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1. www.scientificamerican.com › article › the-extraordinary-story-of-the-titanicThe Extraordinary Story of the White Star Liner Titanic

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   Apr 4, 2012 · Among the many U.S., Belgian, British, Dutch and German lines controlled by the IMM, certainly the most famous among the British-flag steamship lines was the Oceanic Steam Navigation...

2. www.titanic.memorial › content › pageThe White Star Line | Titanic Memorials

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   The White Star Line was first founded in 1845 but by 1869 the company was bankrupt. The trading name of the company, including its flag of a White Star on a red background, was sold to the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company for £1,000.

3. www.historyonthenet.com › the-titanic-the-white-star-lineThe Titanic - The White Star Line - History - History on the Net

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   The White Star Shipping Line was founded in 1850 to take advantage of an increase in trade following the discovery of gold in Australia. Loading... In 1867, the White Star Shipping Line was purchased by Thomas Ismay and set up to rival Cunard in Trans-Atlantic passenger traffic.