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James Baines | |
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Born | 1822 Liverpool, England |
Died | 8 March 1889 | (aged 66–67)
Nationality | British |
Occupation(s) | Shipbroker, merchant |
Known for | James Baines & Co. and the Liverpool Black Ball line between England and Australia |
Spouse | Anne Netherton[citation needed] |
Children | 2 |
James Baines (1822 – 8 March 1889) was a British merchant, shipowner and shipbroker by trade. He became famous as the founder of James Baines & Co. that ran a fleet of 86 ships on the Liverpool Black Ball line between England and Australia in 1851–1871.[1]