Pearson & Langnese (German Shipping Company)

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Pearson & Langnese

There is no direct evidence in Hamburg shipowners register. The only entries are R.J. Pearson (1853 - 1859) and H. Langnese (widow) (1852 - 1861). It is a red flag with a white 5-point star in the centre. The star contains a red signal tower.
Source: Otto Mathies: "Hamburgs Reederei 1814 - 1914", Hamburg 1924, p.50
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 10 July 2012

Wilson Line

The company was Hull based. The company used a white pennant with a red disc shifted to the hoist.
Source: Gratis Beilage zu Deicken und Behrmann's Neuen Monatsheften Neue Ausgabe Sommer 1897
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 25 Apr 2012

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