Letter to Thomas Henry Ismay
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Letter to Thomas Henry Ismay
A letter to Thomas Henry Ismay from twenty of his colleagues and employees on White Star Works headed paper, dated Bootle, 6 February 1899. Having been invited to attend the launch of the RMS Oceanic, they are enclosing a paper clip as a memento of the event, with their best wishes for the future success and prosperity of the White Star Line. Ismay was a shipbuilder, and Chairman of the White Star Line. He died later the same year
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1899 Attend Best Bootle Boss Chairman Clip Colleagues Employees Employer Future Gift Headed Invited Ismay Letter Liverpool Logo Memento Oceanic Prosperity Ship Builder Signature Signatures Success Token Twenty Typewritten Wishes
EDITORS COMMENTS
this image features a historical letter to Thomas Henry Ismay, a prominent figure in the maritime industry, from twenty of his colleagues and employees at White Star Works in Bootle, Liverpool. The letter, dated February 6, 1899, was written on the company's headed paper and expresses the recipients' excitement and honor at being invited to attend the launch of the RMS Oceanic. As a token of their appreciation and to commemorate the momentous occasion, they have enclosed a red paper clip as a memento. Thomas Henry Ismay was a renowned shipbuilder and the Chairman of the White Star Line, a position he held until his untimely death later that same year. The letter bears the signatures of the twenty individuals, adding a personal touch to this typewritten communication. The RMS Oceanic was a significant vessel for the White Star Line, marking a new era in ocean liner design and technology. This letter serves as a poignant reminder of the close-knit community that existed within the company and the camaraderie shared among its employees. The image is a testament to the rich history of the White Star Line and the important role Thomas Henry Ismay played in shaping its future.
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