Royal Mail Steam Packet Company
Incorporated by Royal Charter 26th September 1839. Registered as being in existence on the passing of the 1844 Joint Stock Companies Act.
Capital:
1. £2,100,000 in £1,500,000 Ordinary shares of £100, convertible into stock and £600,000 5% Non-Cumulative Preference stock.
2. £5,000,000 in 5% Non-Cumulative Preference stock and Ordinary stock.
3. £6,500,000 in 5% non-Cumulative Preference stock and Ordinary stock.
4. £25,000,000 in 5% Non-Cumulative Preference shares, 6½% Cumulative Preference stock and Ordinary stock.
1839