Lowland Tanker Co Ltd
Organization
Biography
The Lowland Tanker Co. Ltd was formed in 1951 by Matheson & Co. Ltd, the British Tanker Co. Ltd and Common Brothers Ltd. The new company's fleet of oil tankers was managed by Common Brothers Ltd, Newcastle-on-Tyne, with Matheson & Co. Ltd acting as the company's Secretaries. Its vessels included the 'Border Castle', 'Border Chieftan', 'Border Falcon', 'Border Fusilier', 'Border Hunter', 'Border Keith', 'Border Laird', 'Border Lass', 'Border Minstrel', 'Border Pele', 'Border Regiment', 'Border Reiver', 'Border Sentinel', 'Border Shepherd' and 'Border Tenir', launched between 1952 and 1960. Matheson & Co. Ltd and Common Brothers Ltd sold their interests in the company on 31 December 1975 to B.P., which assumed control of the ships during the following year. B.P. acquired the remaining shareholdings in 1979.
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
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Correspondence re Australia China Line, 3 Jan. 1952-16 Oct. 1953
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/1/19/5/2
Scope and Contents
The ring-binder is labelled '2. Ocean Shipping', and is divided into four sections:1. General: a letter from J.H. Keswick, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, to A.G. Potter, Birt & Co. (Pty) Ltd, Sydney, N.S.W., 21 March 1952, and Potter's reply, 25 March 1952, regarding the Australia China Line Ltd.2. Lowland Tanker Co. Ltd: correspondence (including extracts of letters) between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with related papers, 19 June...
Dates:
3 Jan. 1952-16 Oct. 1953
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Correspondence re Australia China Line, 19 Feb. 1954-26 Oct. 1955
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/1/19/6/2
Scope and Contents
The ring-binder is labelled '1954/55 Ocean Shipping Australia China Line' and '2. Ocean Shipping', and is divided into three sections:1. General: correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with two letters from Common Brothers Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne, to Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Agents, Australia China Line Ltd, 28 September-9 November 1954.2. Lowland Tanker Co.: correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and...
Dates:
19 Feb. 1954-26 Oct. 1955
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Correspondence re Common Brothers Ltd and Common Brothers (Management) Ltd, 1955-1970
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/80
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and related papers regarding Common Brothers Ltd and its successor Common Brothers (Management) Ltd.
Dates:
1955-1970
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Correspondence re Lowland Tanker Co. Ltd, 1950-1977
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/291
Scope and Contents
Correspondence of Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, regarding the Lowland Tanker Co. Ltd, with related letters and papers, including monthly financial statements, progress reports, reports of the operations of the fleet and other papers regarding the company. The correspondence is comprised of originals and copies of letters to Matheson & Co. Ltd and copies of other letters.
Dates:
1950-1977
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
File
Correspondence re Lowland Tanker Co. Ltd F.C.I. agreement, finance and tonnage, 14 Mar. 1960-20 Nov. 1968
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/292
Scope and Contents
A small set of copies of correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, Common Brothers Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne, Finance Corporation for Industry Ltd, London, and Lowland Tanker Co. Ltd, London, and related papers, 14 March 1960-29 July 1963, regarding the Lowland Tanker Co. Ltd's loan facilities with the Finance Corporation for Industry Ltd and the funding of new tankers, including a new 19,000 ton tanker.Loose inside the file is a larger folder labelled 'Lowland Tanker...
Dates:
14 Mar. 1960-20 Nov. 1968
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Correspondence re ocean shipping, 1940-1955 (mainly 1945-1955)
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/1/19
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd's involvement in ocean shipping. The series covers a wide range of subjects, including the Australia China Line Ltd, Glen Line Ltd, Lowland Tanker Co. Ltd, Pacific Transport Lines Inc. and Prince Line Ltd.
Dates:
1940-1955 (mainly 1945-1955)
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Correspondence re shipping, 1964-1982
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/2/21
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and related papers regarding Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd's shipping ventures. The series covers a wide range of subjects, including the Australia National Line, Dominion Far East Line, Flinders Shipping Co. Pty Ltd, Glen Line Ltd, George Grimble & Co. Ltd, Indo-China Steam Navigation Co. Ltd, Lowland Tanker Co. Ltd, Orient Overseas Container Line and Vallum Shipping Co. Ltd.
Dates:
1964-1982
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Correspondence re shipping, etc., 19 Feb. 1951-24 Oct. 1957 (mainly 1956-1957)
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/2/1/53
Scope and Contents
The ring-binder is labelled '1956/57 Private & Confidential' and is numbered 50. It is divided into five sections:1. San Miguel Brewery: correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, with related letters and papers, including correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and the Ansor Corporation, San Francisco, and San Miguel Brewery, Manila, and balance sheets and accounts of the San Miguel Brewery, 13 March 1956-3 September...
Dates:
19 Feb. 1951-24 Oct. 1957 (mainly 1956-1957)
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Photographs of the launch of the 'Border Hunter', 1953
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/L8/51
Scope and Contents
Seventeen black-and-white photographs of the launch on 22 December 1953 of the M.T. 'Border Hunter', built for the Lowland Tanker Co. Ltd by Scotts' Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd, Greenock. The album includes photographs of the vessel at dock and at sea and of the guests at the launch.
Dates:
1953
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.