Reference codeI074Name of interviewee (English)SWIRE, Sir AdrianName of interviewee (Chinese)施雅迪爵士Date of interview05/03/2008BiographySir Adrian Swire is the former Chairman of Swire Group, which was founded in Liverpool as a trading company in 1816 by Sir Adrian's great-great grandfather John Swire.Interview summaryRelates the history of the family business starting in 1816 and its extension to Hong Kong. Talks of the impact of the Second World War on the company. Mentions the Taikoo Dockyard being looted and bombed, as well as the employers being sent to internment camps. Discusses the Taikoo Dockyard and the shipping business after the war and relates the business relationship between the Swires and the Kadoories.Duration35 minutesInterviewerAmelia AllsopTopicShippingSwire GroupTaikoo DockyardWWIILanguageEnglishLevel of accessUnclassifiedOther notesEditedCollectionOral History CollectionCollection SummarySWIRE, Sir Adrian, 施雅迪爵士
