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Smith-Johnson Steamship Corporation

Former US Shipping Company

Smith-Johnson Steamship Corporation, Smith & Johnson was founded by Howell B. Smith (1898–1979) and Algot W. Johnson (1900–1987) in 1921 in New York City. Howell B. Smith and Algot W. Johnson worked as ship brokers for the Munson Steamship Line before starting their own firm in 1921.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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Smith-Johnson Steamship Corporation, Smith & Johnson was founded by Howell B. Smith (1898–1979) and Algot W. Johnson (1900–1987) in 1921 in New York City. Howell B. Smith and Algot W. Johnson worked as ship brokers for the Munson Steamship Line before starting their own firm in 1921.2

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