Visiting England 1849 It was perhaps the Governor’s delighted response to Ardaseer’s domestic invention, as much as his achievements in steam machinery that gave Ardaseer…
An Indian shipbuilding dynasty This family story begins with Lowjee Nusserwanjee (c.1700-1774) the great (x2) grandfather of Ardaseer Cursetjee. He was born at Siganpur near…
Ships, Steam & Innovation: An East India Company Family Story, c.1700-1877 By Blair Southerden (with Helen Clifford) Please note that this case study…
William Gamul Farmer’s fortune And so, at last, to William’s possible acquisition of the fortune he had sought for so long. It was the climax…
William Gamul Farmer’s career Nine writers were appointed to the Bombay residency in 1763 according to EIC records.[1] Of five there is no trace later…
The career of William Gamul Farmer (1746-1797) in India, 1763-1795 By Penelope Farmer Please note that this case study was first published on blogs.ucl.ac.uk/eicah in…
The Child family’s interest in East India Company sea trade was carried forward through their investment in shipping. Company ships were instrumental in the network…
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