Nicholas Cayzer, Baron Cayzer

William Nicholas Cayzer, Baron Cayzer (21 January 1910 – 16 April 1999), known as Sir Nicholas Cayzer, 2nd Baronet from 1943 to 1982, was a British ship-owner responsible for amalgamating the Clan Line, Union-Castle Line, King Line and Bullard King & Company to form the British & Commonwealth Shipping Co. Ltd.

He was the elder son of Sir August Cayzer, 1st Baronet, whom he followed into the shipping business and succeeded to the baronetcy.

In 1944 he became chairman of the Liverpool Steamship Owners Association.

In the 1982 New Year Honours list he was given a life peerage in recognition of his contribution to shipping and politics, and was created Baron Cayzer, of St Mary Axe in the City of London on 8 February.

He had two daughters.

Coat of arms

Coat of arms of Nicholas Cayzer, Baron Cayzer

Crest A sea lion erect Proper gorged with a naval crown holding in his dexter paw a fleur-de-lys Gold. Escutcheon Per chevron Azure and Argent two estoiles Or and an ancient ship with three masts sails furled Sable colours flying Gules on a chief of the third three fleurs-de-lys of the first. Supporters Two golden retriever bitches sejant Proper each having a collar Azure buckled edged and garnished Or and in the shoulder from between the forelegs a lilly reflexed behind the head also Proper. Motto Caute Sed Impavide