Axel Broström bought his first sailing vessel in 1865 and participated in Hermes Steamship from 1874, Ferm from 1883 and the Axel company around 1884. Ferm briefly bore the name Freya. Tirfing was formed in 1890; steamship ownership is separately dated from 1881. Dan became a partner in February 1898 as Axel Broström & Son, succeeding Axel after his death in 1905. Dan died in a car accident in July 1925. Tirfing’s change to Broströms Rederi is dated 1976 or 1978, alongside the 1978 reorganisation.
The liner business went to Transatlantic in 1984 as Transocean, taking the Svenska liveries with it. Following financial difficulties, ASEA acquired Broström in 1988, reportedly to offset tax against its debts; Shipinvest bought it in January 1992. In December 2004 Shipinvest announced distribution of its 10.8 holding to its shareholders. Maersk’s acquisition is reported in March 2009.
Sweden, Kristineham; Gothenburg from 1882.
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