Tramp Shipping Dynasty - Burrell & Son of Glasgow, 1850-1939

R. A. CAGE is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economic History at the University of New England in Australia and an Honorary Research Consultant, Department of Economics, University of Queensland. /eDr. Cage has published widely in the fields of business and economic history.

• Introduction The Nature of Tramp Shipping A Brief History of Burrell & Son Ownership Patterns The Financing of Tramp Ships Profitability of Burrell & Son's Operations Conclusions Appendix 1: List of Burrell & Son Ships, by Dates in the Fleet Appendix 2: Selected Statistics on Ships Held, by Time Periods Appendix 3: Total Shares plus Burrell & Son's Holdings, by Ship Appendix 4: Details of Ships in which Burrell & Son had Financial and Controlling Interests Appendix 5: List and Details of Puffers Built by Burrell & Son at Hamilton Hill Yard Appendix 6: List and Details of Ships Built by Burrell & Son at Lower Woodyard Appendix 7: Names, Addresses, and Occupations of Shareholders in Burrell & Son Ships Appendix 8: Summary of Wills of Burrell Family Members Appendix 9: Strath Steamships Mutual Insurance Association, Ltd., 1914-1931 Bibliography