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White Star Line
Also Known As Oceanic Steam Navigation Company
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A British shipping line first founded in Liverpool in 1845 and relaunched in 1868 when Thomas Ismay bought the bankrupt firm's name and flag for the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company. It built its transatlantic reputation on passenger comfort rather than pure speed, operated the Olympic class liners including the Titanic, and merged with Cunard in 1934.
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Founded YearFounded 1845; the name and flag were bought and the line relaunched by Thomas Ismay in 1868 as the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company. SignificanceReoriented Atlantic liner competition around passenger comfort across every class of travel. 1 Cross-Tradition Connections
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The White Star article covers Titanic among the line's Olympic class ships; the quoted sentence is that section's account of her loss on the line's service.
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1. Wikipedia: White Star Line
WikipediaEarly history (1845-1868)Quote, Early history (1845-1868)
The first company bearing the name White Star Line was founded in Liverpool, England, by John Pilkington and Henry Wilson in 1845.
1. Wikipedia: White Star Line
WikipediaLead sectionQuote, Lead section
While many other shipping lines focused primarily on speed, White Star branded their services by focusing more on providing comfortable passages for both upper class travellers and steerage passengers.
1. Wikipedia: White Star Line
WikipediaOperates: RMS Titanic, Olympic-class shipsQuote, Operates: RMS Titanic, Olympic-class ships
She was lost after striking an iceberg on her maiden voyage, leading to the deaths of around 1,500 people.
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