Titanic Stock signed with High Share Amounts - International Mercantile Marine - 1915 dated Shipping Stock Certificate

Stock printed by American Bank Note Company, New York w/ high amounts of shares & w/ revenue stamps on back of many.

The White Star Line, a British shipping company, emerged from the ashes of a defunct packet company. Over time, it gradually rose to become one of the world’s most prominent shipping lines, providing passenger and cargo services between the British Empire and the United States. While other shipping lines prioritized speed, White Star differentiated itself by prioritizing comfort for both upper-class travelers and immigrants.

Today, the White Star Line is remembered for its innovative vessel, the Oceanic, and the tragic losses of several of its most renowned passenger liners. The wrecking of the Atlantic in 1873, the sinking of the Republic in 1909, the infamous loss of the Titanic in 1912, and the wartime sinking of HMHS Britannic in 1916 cast a shadow over the company. Despite these casualties, the White Star Line maintained a significant presence in global shipping markets before succumbing to the decline of the Great Depression. This decline ultimately led to a merger with its chief rival, Cunard Line, forming the Cunard-White Star Line until 1950 when Cunard acquired White Star’s share in the joint company. Cunard Line operated as a separate entity until 2005 and is now part of Carnival Corporation & plc. As a lasting testament to the White Star Line, modern Cunard ships continue to refer to their service as the White Star Service, embodying the company’s commitment to exceptional customer care.