Alexander Allan


1780 - 1854

Captain and ship-owner. Born in Saltcoats (North Ayrshire). He founded the Allan Line of sailing ships in 1819 which sailed regularly between Greenock and Quebec (Canada).

His sons were all involved in the shipping industry, including Sir Hugh Allan (1810-82), who became prominent in Canada.


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