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The International Mercantile Marine Company, originally the International Navigation Company, was a trust formed in the early twentieth century as an attempt by J.P. Morgan to monopolize the shipping trade.
The White Star Line, the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company was, from 1902 until 1927, a wholly owned subsidiary of the International Mercantile Marine Company (IMMC). From its inception thirty years earlier up to the turn of the century, it was probably the most successful of the British transatlantic carriers.
Jul 24, 2012 · The International Mercantile Marine Company merger of 1902 has hitherto been misrepresented as a promotion of Wall Street.
Apr 1, 2012 · THE MOST IMPORTANT SHIPPING EVENT in North Atlantic history was the creation of the International Mercantile Marine company (IMM) in 1902. This giant shipping trust was the brainchild of the...
Jun 15, 2023 · Learn about the rise and fall of White Star Line, one of the most famous ocean liner companies in history. From its origins in 1845 to its merger with Cunard in 1934, explore its ships, routes, owners and controversies.
The International Mercantile Marine Company was incorporated in October, 1902 by Messrs. J. P. Morgan & Company to consolidate the various steamship lines running between the United States and Europe.
Apr 16, 2022 · Titanic: The Tragedy That Sank J.P. Morgan's Shipping Empire. While the shipping industry prospers in the early twentieth century, International Mercantile Marine (IMM) Co. is formed as an attempt to monopolize the attractive North Atlantic routes.
