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Lloyd’s List and Shipping Gazette

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Lloyd's List and Shipping Gazette was a British periodical that began publication in 1734. It originated from Lloyd's News, first published in 1696 by Edward Lloyd, who kept a coffeehouse frequented by merchants, bankers, and seafarers. This coffeehouse also became a meeting place for marine insurance underwriters. The Lloyd's List and Shipping Gazette combined general and shipping news, reflecting the importance of London's financial activities and the need for a reliable financial press for business. It is considered a forerunner to Lloyd's Register of Shipping, which began as a registry for ships likely to be insured by underwriters at Lloyd's coffeehouse.123

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