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Trevor C. Wignall

 
9781331688549: The Life of Commander Sir Edward Nicholl (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

From shipowner to public servant, a life spent steering through bold risks and lasting charity.

This biography chronicles Sir Edward Nicholl, a Welsh-born figure who shaped Cardiff’s shipping world, led in wartime service, and left a lasting mark on his community and its people.

This tightly drawn portrait traces a man who built a thriving fleet, stood up for workers, and funded causes that touched hundreds of lives. It blends public milestones with intimate anecdotes, showing how Nicholl balanced business leadership with a deep commitment to children, community projects, and national service. Readable and grounded, the book offers a clear view of a prominent sailor, administrator, and patron.
  • Learn how Nicholl developed the Cardiff Hall Line and navigated early 20th‑century shipping challenges.
  • Discover his approach to leadership, arbitration, and worker welfare during strikes.
  • See how his passion for children and community projects shaped his largest benefactions.
  • Get a sense of the man behind the public figure through personal stories and memorable moments.
Ideal for readers of biographies about business leaders, naval history, and Welsh public life, this edition presents a compelling look at a life of service and enterprise.

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Marine Superintendent and consulting engineer The reward for saving money Some inventions A lecturer to engineering students Selected for a 1000 a year position Earthquakes and hailstorms Sir Richard Tangye The turning-point in a career A shipowner for fourpence !. .23 CHAPTER IV A fateful meeting The peer, the engineer, and the clergyman who didnt like cigars I owe you fourpence Lord de Blaquiere A jocular remark and its result A suggestion from Mr. Jones An offer The way to become a shipowner Two disappointments A curse on Consols The story of a fountain pen The turret ship The answer to opportunity ..... 32 CHAPTER VA norder that could not be obeyed A quick decision Champion of the British seaman A clear statement Some appreciations One hundred weeks A postcard sent to shareholders ... 42 CHAPTER VI The first turret steamer of the Hall Line Her maiden voyage A working account R.N.R.
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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

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