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William Lambert Hotchkin was a ship and insurance-broker who lived in Kensington, London. In the 19th century the job of the ship-broker was to obtain goods on freight or a charter for outward bound ships. They were also responsible for entering and clearing vessels at the customs-house. Ship brokers were usually insurance-brokers as well.
William Lambert Hotchkin was a ship and insurance-broker who lived in Kensington, London. In the 19th century the job of the ship-broker was to obtain goods on freight or a charter for outward bound ships. They were also responsible for entering and clearing vessels at the customs-house. Ship brokers were usually insurance-brokers as well.
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| Name: | William Lambert Hotchkin |
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| Gender: | Male |
| Nationality: | English |
| Date of birth: | 1819 |
| Date of death: | 1909 |
| Role: | Business and Finance |
| Linked correspondent: | William Henry Prowse (link opens in new window) |
| Project person ID: | SLP074 |
| Image rights: | © clipartqueen.com |
