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Farrell Lines

Farrell Lines, Incorporated is a U.S.-based shipping company specializing in roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) cargo transportation. Founded in 1925 as the American South African Line by James A. Farrell Jr. and John J. Farrell, the company initially served trade routes between the United States and South Africa. It was renamed Farrell Lines in 1948 to reflect its expanded operations across Africa and to honor their father, James A. Farrell, Sr., a prominent industrialist and former president of the United States Steel Corporation. Over its history, Farrell Lines adapted to significant industry changes, including the transition to containerized cargo and adjustments to financial and operational challenges. After being acquired by P&O Nedlloyd in 2000, the company became part of Maersk in 2005. Under Maersk, the Farrell Lines brand was revitalized in 2010, focusing on RO/RO services primarily in support of U.S. military operations. Today, Farrell Lines operates a fleet of U.S.-flagged vessels in partnership with Höegh Autoliners and Alliance Navigation. It participates in government programs such as the Maritime Security Program (MSP) and the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA), contributing to national defense logistics and maintaining its role in international ocean transportation.

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Farrell Lines, Incorporated is a U.S.-based shipping company specializing in roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) cargo transportation. Founded in 1925 as the American South African Line by James A. Farrell Jr. and John J. Farrell, the company initially served trade routes between the United States and South Africa. It was renamed Farrell Lines in 1948 to reflect its expanded operations across Africa and to honor their father, James A. Farrell, Sr., a prominent industrialist and former president of the United States Steel Corporation. Over its history, Farrell Lines adapted to significant industry changes, including the transition to containerized cargo and adjustments to financial and operational challenges. After being acquired by P&O Nedlloyd in 2000, the company became part of Maersk in 2005. Under Maersk, the Farrell Lines brand was revitalized in 2010, focusing on RO/RO services primarily in support of U.S. military operations. Today, Farrell Lines operates a fleet of U.S.-flagged vessels in partnership with Höegh Autoliners and Alliance Navigation. It participates in government programs such as the Maritime Security Program (MSP) and the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA), contributing to national defense logistics and maintaining its role in international ocean transportation.

Key claims

  1. date of foundation: 1925 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
  2. The record states that the date of foundation is "1925". What evidence would count against this claim?
  3. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
  4. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

  1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1375117066

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