Title
Samuel Plimsoll
Caption
Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898) English politician and social reformer born at Bristol, called the sailor's friend. Campaigned against 'coffin ships', overloaded, unseaworthy vessles, often over insured. In 1876 the Merchant Shipping Act passed by Parliament forcing all British registered ships to be marked with a line, the Plimsoll Line, marking its maximum loading. From "The National Portrait Gallery" (London, c1880). Tinted lithograph.
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07111_006824C
License type
Rights managed
Available size
30,1Mb (2,3Mb) / 9,9in x 11,8in / 2971 x 3543 (300dpi)