The Union-Castle Line offices in Fenchurch Street.

Repro ID: H1814

Description: The South African Mail Service office of the Union-Castle Mail Steamship Company in Fenchurch Street in the City. The company was formed in 1900 after the merger of the two most influential shipping companies in existence - the Union Steam Ship Company and the Castle Packet Company. The "Mailships" were renowned for their reliability and excellence, and carried passengers as well as cargo.

Creator: Stewart Bale

Date: Unknown

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London