Swan & Son, Ship Brokers and Commission Merchants
Variant namesBusiness operated out of New York Harbor by William and John Swan. The related company William H. Swan, Ship Chandlery and Grocer was founded in 1874 by William H. Swan, John's father. Swan and Son ships engaged in foreign trade, carrying cargoes such as lumber, cement, rice, hemp, sugar, railroad ties, guano, coal, sand, and hay to and from places such as South America, Cuba, Barbados, the Philippines, South Africa and New Zealand. Swan and Son probably operated into the 1940s. The chandlery was in business until the 1980s.
From the description of Swan & Son records, 1875-1948 (bulk 1890-1915). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71129634
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| creatorOf | Swan & Son, Ship Brokers and Commission Merchants. Swan & Son records, 1875-1948 (bulk 1890-1915). | Penobscot Marine Museum |
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