John T. Rennie

John Thomson Rennie (1824-1878) was a Scottish ship-owner who played an important role in the South African shipping business from the mid-nineteenth century, carrying mail, cattle, and passengers.

[1] Rennie was destined for a maritime career from an early age, becoming joint owner with his father of the sailing vessel Sampson which was registered in his sole name when he was 21.

[1] He established his own business of John T. Rennie in Aberdeen in 1849 but subsequently moved it first to London and then to South Africa.

[6][7] Rennie eventually lost the contract to transport mails but continued in business in other shipping activities.

[9] Rennie died on 2 February 1878 and was buried in Nellfield Cemetery in Aberdeen, alongside his father.