James Baines (merchant)
James Baines | |
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| Born | 1822 Liverpool, England |
| Died | 8 March 1889 (aged 66–67) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Shipbroker, merchant |
| Known for | James Baines & Co. and the Liverpool Black Ball line between England and Australia |
| Spouse | Anne Netherton |
| Children | 2 |
James Baines (1822 – 8 March 1889) was a British merchant, shipowner and shipbroker by trade. He became famous as the founder of James Baines & Co. that ran a fleet of 86 ships on the Liverpool Black Ball line between England and Australia in 1851–1871.