Golden Age of Cruise Liners
Memorabilia Pack
Product Description
This Cruise Liner memorabilia pack is perfect for those interested in history, Cruise Liners or studying transport. The pack is full of facinating information and detail which brings this historical era to life.
Technical Details (In this pack)
Cunard Information for Passengers
Interesting 20 page booklet (1959) crammed with information and illustrations ranging from the geography of the ship to the cost of renting rugs (5/-).
P & O Strathaird Luncheon Menu
This veritable feast on June 14th 1937 included Singapoer Curry, Ox Tongue and Spring Onions. Anyone for seconds?
Landing Arrangements
Leaflet (1949) for passenger on the RMS Queen Mary with information on the evening 'Cabaret and Dance'. The entertainment included dancing with Ken Grieff's Band and the baritone Fernand Martel. A great time was had by all.
NYK Line Tour Guide
Fascinating pamphlet (1936) outlining world tours, including interior photographs of cabins and 'smoking rooms'. The going rate for an 'Around the World fare'? A princely £91.
Programme of events
Never a dull moment on the RMS Caronia on August 10th 1926. Games including Chalking the Pig's Eye and a 'nail driving contest'. If that doesn't float your boat then there is always the Bun Eating Contest!
Trade Cards
A small collection of trade cards beautifully illustrated and reflective of a bygone age.
Miscellaneous Ephemera
Assortment of odds and ends, including an invitation for cocktails with the Commodore, landing card, and baggage labels.
NOTE: These items are replicas of original documents and information about steam travel.
