Williams & Guion Black Star Line

The Black Star Line was the name used by American sailing packets owned by the New York firm of Williams and Guion from 1848 to 1866.

[1] The line was shut down in 1863 because of the success of newer, faster liners and the danger of transatlantic travel during the American Civil War.

[1][3] Guion moved to Liverpool in 1852 and acted as the line's agent.

[2] Williams and Guion owned 52% of the steamship line and acted as the New York agent for the company.

[1] The Guion Line was then reorganized as a public stock corporation.