Aug. Bolten, Wm. Miller's Nachfolger (Firm)

Aug. Bolten, Wm. Miller's Nachfolger (Firm) is a transport company. The company was founded by William Miller, who was born in 1767 in Perth, Scotland, and immigrated to Hamburg in 1797. After his death, August Bolten took over sole responsibility in 1841. The company expanded especially with the age of steam shipping. August Bolten was a co-founder of the Hamburg-America (1847) and Hamburg-Süd (1871) shipping lines. After World War II, the company rebuilt its activities, and in 1951 the 'August Bolten' was commissioned as the first post-war newbuilding. In 1962, Bolten co-founded the private ferry company TT-Line. Today, the company offers ship management services including freight, crew management, technical management, and asset management.

The company was founded by William Miller, born in 1767 in Perth, Scotland. He immigrated to Hamburg in 1797 and received Hamburg citizenship in 1801. After his death, August Bolten took over sole responsibility in 1841. The company expanded especially with the beginning of the age of steam shipping. August Bolten was a co-founder of the Hamburg-America (1847) and Hamburg-Süd (1871) shipping lines. After World War I and post-war inflation, many Swedish shipowners registered their ships under the name 'Bolten'. During World War II, the entire fleet was lost, and the company had to build new business activities. In 1951, the 'August Bolten' was commissioned as the first post-war newbuilding. In 1962, Bolten co-founded the private ferry company TT-Line.

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