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| Industry | Shipping |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1871 |
| Defunct | 1926 |
| Fate | Taken over |
| Successor | British and Irish Steam Packet Company |
| Headquarters | |
Area served | Dundalk, Newry, Liverpool |
The Dundalk and Newry Steam Packet Company provided shipping services between Dundalk and Liverpool from 1871 to 1926. [1]
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Services from Liverpool to Dundalk and Newry ceased in 1968.
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