John J. Farrell (businessman)
John J. Farrell | |
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| Born | John Joseph Farrell April 28, 1890 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 22, 1966 (aged 75) Darien, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Yale College |
| Occupation | Shipping Executive |
| Known for | Co-founder of Farrell Lines |
| Spouse | Mary Maud Hadden (m.1900–1966) |
| Father | James A. Farrell |
| Relatives | James A. Farrell, Jr. (brother) |
John Joseph Farrell (April 28, 1890 – April 22, 1966)[1] was an American shipping line executive.
Farrell was the son of James A. Farrell, president of the United States Steel Corporation. In 1940, while serving as president of the Argonaut Line, he merged the company with the American South African Line, which was led by his brother, James A. Farrell Jr..[1] The resulting company was renamed Farrell Lines, consolidating the family’s maritime interests into a single entity.
References
[edit]- ^ a b René De La Pedraja Tomán (1994). A Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Merchant Marine and Shipping Industry: Since the Introduction of Steam. Greenwood Press. pp. 200–201. ISBN 9780313035029. Retrieved 7 December 2024.