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Aberdeen Steam Navigation Company

The Aberdeen Steam Navigation Company Founded c. 1821 by a group of Aberdeen merchants, shipowners and shipbuilders the company was originally named the Aberdeen & London New Shipping Company and operated sailings between Aberdeen and London. The first steam packet ship operated by the company, called the 'Queen of Scotland' was built by John Duffus & Co. and launched on 12th April 1827. The first sailing from Aberdeen took place on 22nd December 1827 arriving at Galley Quay, London 3 days later. In 1835 the 5 sailing ships operated by the Aberdeen & London New Shipping Company were amalgamated with the 3 steamers operated by the Aberdeen & London Steam Navigation Company and the Aberdeen Steam Navigation Company was born.

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