By 1904, Emmanuel Gaggero was in charge of the Bland Group's towing and salvage operations, opting to invest in fast vessels that could outrun competitors to respond to distress calls from third party shipping. During the early 1900s, the Bland Group continued to expand its fleet, focusing on commercial trade between North Africa, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
By this time, Emmanuel Gaggero was in charge of the Bland Group's rescue and salvage operations, choosing to invest in fast boats that could outmaneuver rivals to respond quickly to distress calls from other shipping companies. As the Bland Group grew during the early 1900s, it focused on trade between North Africa, Spain, and the UK.