Bombay Steam Navigation Company

Bombay Steam Navigation Company was the first Indian owned shipping company.[1] It was founded by Ismail Hasham, a Kutchi Memon.[2]

The House flag of Bombay Steam Navigation Co. Ltd.

The company operated passenger ferry and cargo services along the Konkan coast of India.[3] In 1952, it was amalgamated with the Scindia Steam Navigation Company Limited.[4]

Ships

At various times, Bombay Steam Navigation Company owned and operated the following ships-

List of Proprietors

In chronological order -

External links

References

  1. Hocking, Charles (1969). Dictionary of disasters at sea during the age of steam. UK: Lloyds register of shipping. ISBN 0900528036.
  2. Chainani, Shyam. [Jump up ^ Chainani, Shyam. Nhava & Sheva. India: Academic Foundation. ISBN 8171889654. Nhava & Sheva]. India: Academic Foundation. ISBN 8171889654.
  3. Ramachandran, P.P. (14 October 2012). "Nhava & Sheva - A case study". The Free Press Journal. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  4. "Bombay Steam Navigation Co. ... vs Commissioner Of Income-Tax". Retrieved 26 September 2013.
  5. "Ships of Bombay Steam Navigation Company". The European Wreck Site. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  6. "SS Bhima". SS Bhima page - The European Wreck Site. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  7. Tony, Allen. "SS Brahmani". Ships of Bombay Steam Navigation Co. The European Wreck Site. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  8. "A twin screw steamer ‘Godavari’ for Thorn & Cameron, Glasgow". Greenock Telegraph. 25 October 1884. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  9. Lloyds shipping register. UK: LR - Lloyds register. 1910.
  10. Allen, Tony. "SS Mozaffari". The Wreck Site. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  11. Chipchase, Nick. "MV Dipavati". The European Wreck Site. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
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