Portrait of Brodie McGhie Willcox

In: People and Places; Part of our Paintings gallery

Date:
1850

Medium:
Oil on canvas

Description:
Brodie McGhie Willcox (1786-1862) was one of the founding fathers of P&O, together with Arthur Anderson whom he employed as a clerk in 1815. In addition to his distinguished career in the shipping business, Willcox served as a Member of Parliament for Southampton.

Shipping Line:
P&O STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY