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Aberdeen Line

Shipping company founded in 1825 by George Thompson

The Aberdeen Line was a British shipping company founded in 1825 by George Thompson of Aberdeen to take sailing vessels to the St. Lawrence River, carrying some passengers and returning with cargoes of timber. The business flourished and grew to 12 sailing vessels by 1837, travelling to South America, the Pacific, West Indies and the Mediterranean. In 1842 the line included a regular schedule from London to Australia.2 It ceased to exist in 1957.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1825Founded1

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Photo: Germenfer, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Aberdeen Line was a British shipping company founded in 1825 by George Thompson of Aberdeen to take sailing vessels to the St. Lawrence River, carrying some passengers and returning with cargoes of timber. The business flourished and grew to 12 sailing vessels by 1837, travelling to South America, the Pacific, West Indies and the Mediterranean. In 1842 the line included a regular schedule from London to Australia.2

The story

Founded by George Thompson in 1825.1

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Timeline

  1. 1957Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1825Founded Founded1

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