B.I. History

A summary of the British India Steam Navigation Company’s history is available for download as a pdf. It includes a tabulated list of all the Company’s ships as well as a bibliography.

John Coulthard has kindly provided a 52 page colour prospectus, circa 1961, for “a Career at sea” with B.I., and this has been digitally recompiled so that it can be downloaded as a pdf.

During its distinguished history, the British India Steam Navigation Company was to name 3 of its ships Chindwara. An article on The First Chindwara is available for download as a pdf.

Hugh Ferguson has written a most interesting article - "The Sole Survivor" - based upon the tragic loss of the Gairsoppa during the Second World War, and it is available for download as a pdf here.

Captain Henry Severs could reasonably be described as an iconic figure within the ranks of those responsible for the training and development of countless British India apprentices. It is entirely fitting that a Tribute to Henry Severs, comprising memories and anecdotes recorded by some of the many who knew and respected him, is available for download as a pdf here.

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