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| Industry | Shipping |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1837 |
| Founder | Neal Kelly |
| Defunct | 1871 |
| Fate | Taken over |
| Successor | Dundalk and Newry Steam Packet Company |
| Headquarters | |
Area served | Dundalk, Liverpool |
The Dundalk Steam Packet Company provided shipping services between Dundalk and Liverpool from 1837 to 1871. [1]
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