Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1863
Deaths and poor conditions aboard Rockhampton
Rockhampton reached Keppel Bay after a 116-day voyage with 26 deaths among 460 passengers. The incident became an example of the overcrowding, inadequate ventilation, and poor cleanliness associated with conditions on some of the line’s emigrant ships.
1851
Disputed use of the Black Ball name and flag
James Baines & Co. entered the packet trade using the name and flag of the existing New York Black Ball Line, despite protests from the American company. The resulting overlap created two separately owned Black Ball operations competing in the transatlantic packet business.