How did the firm Smith Mackenzie begin? (part 1)

How did the firm Smith Mackenzie begin? (part 1)

by | Apr 1, 2026 | Christine Nicholls

In the 1870s The Sultan of Zanzibar, Seyyid Bhargash, was well disposed towards Westerners, particularly if their activities boosted the island’s commerce. The British India Steam Navigation Company (BISN) started a regular service of steamers between Bombay and Aden...