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Notascript One nominative share cerificate (transferable by annotation in reverse) of the company: "Gumersindo Junquera,SA", Gijón,Asturias,Spain 1952 .
Condition (opinion): Excellent (EF+). Cuts or tears: None. Uncancelled. One handwritten signature on the left and one printed signature on the right.
Size (excluding coupons): 23.2 cm x 24.7 cm (small to average/small). Printed by: Lit. Muñiz, Gijón.
The Giant of El Musel: Lights, Shadows, and the Metamorphosis of a Shipping Empire
How did a small mining supply agency founded in 1918 manage to become Asturias' largest shipping fleet and survive the most turbulent crises of the 20th century? The incorporation of Gumersindo Junquera, S.A. in 1941 marked a turning point in the Asturian economy. Shipwrecks in broad daylight off the Costa da Morte, vessels intercepted during the Civil War, and a shrewd generational handover are just a few of the episodes that shaped the firm's destiny. We dispel the myths surrounding its alleged disappearance and reveal how one of Gijón's most iconic brands reinvented its business model to continue reigning at sea. See additional information below.

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Banknote Grading

	UNC	AU	EF	VF	F	VG	G	Fair	Poor
	Uncirculated	About Uncirculated	Extremely Fine	Very Fine	Fine	Very Good	Good	Fair	Poor
Edges	no counting marks	light counting folds OR...	light counting folds	corners are not fully rounded	much handling on edges	rounded edges
Folds	no folds	...OR one light fold through center	max. three light folds or one strong crease	several horizontal and vertical folds	many folds and creases
Paper color	paper is clean with bright colors			paper may have minimal dirt or some color smudging, but still crisp	paper is not excessively dirty, but may have some softness	paper may be dirty, discolored or stained	very dirty, discolored and with some writing	very dirty, discolorated, with writing and some obscured portions	very dirty, discolored, with writing and obscured portions
Tears	no tears			no tears into the border	minor tears in the border, but out of design	tears into the design
Holes	no holes				no center hole, but staple hole usual	center hole and staple hole
Integrity	no pieces missing						no large pieces missing	piece missing	piece missing or tape holding pieces together

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The Main History

The Journey of Gumersindo Junquera, S.A.: From Asturian Coal to the Maritime Empire of El Musel

In the economic history of Asturias, a select group of companies stands out for reflecting the industrial and maritime evolution of the region. Among them, Gumersindo Junquera, S.A. shines prominently—a firm whose roots trace back to the booming port of El Musel in Gijón and the mineral and coal trade of the early 20th century.

1. Origins and Founders: The Spark of 1918 and the Incorporation of 1941

To understand the formal establishment of Gumersindo Junquera, S.A. on April 29, 1941, we must go back in time to 1918.

In that year, as World War I was coming to an end, businessman Gumersindo Junquera Blanco founded the general partnership Junquera y Fonseca in Gijón. Its initial purpose was closely linked to supplying the Asturian mining sector: trading coal, minerals, scrap metal, machinery, and tools for mining operations.

Over time, driven by growing coal exports from Gijón's harbor, the family business expanded from land to sea. After consolidating its position in the 1920s as the largest shipowner in Asturias, postwar economic reorganization led to the formalization of the business structure. Thus, on April 29, 1941, the company adopted the corporate structure of a Corporation (Sociedad Anónima), giving birth to Gumersindo Junquera, S.A., backed by the founder's family and historical business partners.

2. The Business Model: An Integrated Logistical Engine

The business strategy of Gumersindo Junquera, S.A. was built around vertical integration within Northern Spain's maritime and land logistics chain:

Shipowning and Bulk Cargo Transport: The core foundation was sea freight transport, primarily focused on Asturian coal, iron ore, and cement sent to other Spanish and European ports.
Vessel Consignment and Customs Agency: Serving as representatives for domestic and international shipowners at the ports of El Musel (Gijón) and Avilés, handling legal, customs, and operational vessel clearances.
Stevedoring, Cargo Handling, and Chartering: As port capacity grew, the company diversified into cargo loading and unloading, alongside ship chartering operations in global markets.

3. Curious Incidents, Unique Episodes, and Company Anecdotes

Throughout its decades at sea, the firm accumulated remarkable episodes reflecting the turbulent history of Spanish merchant shipping:

Asturias's Largest Fleet (1928–1930): Within just two years of entering the shipping business in 1928, Gumersindo Junquera assembled the region's premier merchant fleet. Steamships such as the Luis Adaro, María Adaro, Maruja y Aurora, María Celina, and the company's namesake steamship Gumersindo Junquera navigated the Cantabrian sea laden with coal.
The Shipwreck of the Steamer Gumersindo Junquera (1935): A surprising event occurred in 1935 when the steamship named after the founder ran aground at Bajo Farelo (Malpica, La Coruña) in broad daylight under favorable sea conditions. Despite rescue attempts dispatched from Ferrol, the vessel was completely lost, becoming a dramatic reminder of coastal navigation hazards along the Costa da Morte.
The Steamer Simancas and the Civil War: During the Spanish Civil War, the steamer Simancas was seized in September 1936. Armed and repurposed for military transport, it held the historic distinction of being the first merchant ship of the Nationalist fleet to enter the Port of El Musel after Gijón was captured in October 1937. In July 1938, Gumersindo Junquera repurchased the vessel, returning it to Asturian commercial service.

4. Closure, Liquidation, or Transformation? The True Destiny of the Corporation

Contrary to popular belief that many historic mid-century companies disappeared through bankruptcy or liquidation, Gumersindo Junquera, S.A. stands out as a prime example of corporate adaptation and transformation:

Generational Succession and the Founder's Passing: Following the death of Gumersindo Junquera, leadership passed to his grandson, Claudio Fernández Junquera, who reshaped the shipping strategy to align with economic liberalization and the decline of traditional coal bulk freight.
Port Diversification (1995): In May 1995, the group made a major strategic move by acquiring Remolques Gijoneses, S.A., securing essential harbor towing and maneuvering services at the Port of Gijón.
Corporate Restructuring (Retiring the S.A. Structure): The historical entity Gumersindo Junquera, S.A. did not collapse nor was it dissolved due to debts. As modern corporate law evolved in Spain, the family business reorganized into a modern corporate holding named G. Junquera Marítima, S.L.
Current Status: Today, the legacy of the company established in 1941 remains fully operational in the Port of Gijón under the umbrella of Grupo Junquera Marítima, providing ship agency, chartering, towing, and maritime management services worldwide.