Lawrence Holt
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Lawrence Holt, from the Blue Funnel Shipping Line
, was co-founder of Outward Bound
in 1941, along with renowned educator, Kurt Hahn
.
According to Heathcote (1971), "for five years, Lawrence Holt persuaded his partners to underwrite
the loss on the school and to help with staff and stores. When time and experience were ripe for the development of other Outward Bound schools, the (Outward Bound) Trust was formed to carry on the work." (p. 6).
Blue Funnel Line
Alfred Holt and Company, marketed as the Blue Funnel Line, was founded by Alfred Holt on 16 January 1866.The main operating subsidiary was the Ocean Steam Ship Company, which owned and operated the majority of the company's vessels....
, was co-founder of Outward Bound
Outward Bound
Outward Bound is an international, non-profit, independent, outdoor educationorganization with approximately 40 schools around the world and 200,000 participants per year...
in 1941, along with renowned educator, Kurt Hahn
Kurt Hahn
Kurt Martin Hahn was a German educator whose philosophies are considered internationally influential.-Biography:...
.
According to Heathcote (1971), "for five years, Lawrence Holt persuaded his partners to underwrite
the loss on the school and to help with staff and stores. When time and experience were ripe for the development of other Outward Bound schools, the (Outward Bound) Trust was formed to carry on the work." (p. 6).