Butterfield & Swire Shipping Code

Code book produced by Butterfield & Swire for the purpose of confidential communication


Order number: JSS Box 3060
Date(s) of creation: 1925
Level: File
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Order number: JSS Box 3060
Summary: Code book produced by Butterfield & Swire for the purpose of confidential communication
Extent: 1
Admin history: By the early 1920s, it was clear that Butterfield & Swire needed a code of its own for telegraphic communications, to cover routine matters which were nonetheless peculiar to its highly specialised business operations. A unique code had the added advantage of keeping confidential memos secure, and of protecting the company’s interests against the unwanted attentions of unscrupulous rivals. The B&S Code was first introduced in 1925, at the then huge cost of £6,583, which covered its compilation and the printing of 250 copies. ... View more
Access status: Open
Copyright: Copyright is owned by John Swire & Sons, Ltd, 59 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AJ
User restrictions: Copying for personal research purposes is permitted. Please contact the archivist for all publication requests.
Format: Archive