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Founded by Thomas Wilson in 1840.1
Private company
Thomas Wilson Sons & Co.
Former British shipping company
Thomas Wilson Sons & Co. was a British shipping company, founded in 1840, It evolved from a joint venture formed by merchants Thomas Wilson, John Beckinton and two unrelated partners named Hudson in 1822.2 It ceased to exist in 1973.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Thomas Wilson Sons & Co. was a British shipping company, founded in 1840, It evolved from a joint venture formed by merchants Thomas Wilson, John Beckinton and two unrelated partners named Hudson in 1822.2
Leadership
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- FounderThomas Wilson1
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