Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898) British social reformer, 'the sailor's friend'. Merchant Shipping Act 1876 and 'Plimsoll Mark'. Member of Parliament 1868-1880. Cartoon from 'Vanity Fair', London, March 1873.


Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898) British social reformer, 'the sailor's friend'. Merchant Shipping Act 1876 and 'Plimsoll Mark'. Member of Parliament 1868-1880. Cartoon from 'Vanity Fair', London, March 1873.


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