Liverpool and Great Western Steamship Company Ltd.

(Guion Line)

The Liverpool and Great Wester Steamps Company, Ltd. began sailing between Liverpool and New York in 1866 and began carrying mail in 1870.  The Guion Line operated until 1894.  The Guion Line held a contract with the United States for sailings to Liverpool starting in December 1869; however, there was no contract with Great Britain, so voyages from Liverpool to New York were not contract sailings. 

Liverpool December 21, 1869, consignee letter per Guion Line S.S. Minnesota, contents 20 cases of opium, sent by Thomas Irvine & Co. S.S. Minnesota departed Liverpool December 22, arrived New York January 3, 1870, New York Ship Letter January 3, 4¢ due.  The return trip from New York was the first contract sailing for the Minnesota. 

Liverpool March 10, 1876, consignee letter per Guion Line S.S. Wisconsin, contents 25 cases of opium, sent by Thomas Irvine & Co.  New York Ship Letter March 23, 4¢ due.