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3 unusual facts about Christian Salvesen


Christian Salvesen

During 1908, in partnership with Christian Thams, Christian Salvesen also invested in the construction of the first electric railway from Løkken to Thamshavn in Norway in support of their mining interests.

A potential take-over by Hays plc in 1996 which could have valued the shares in the 350-400 pence range did not result in a formal offer.

In 1868 Christian Salvesen, together with Wilhelm August Thams (1812–1884) founded the mining company Ørkedals Mining Company and bought a number of small mines around Løkken, Norway.



see also

Leith Harbour

It is named after Leith the harbour area of Edinburgh, Christian Salvesen's home town.