A Photographic History of P&O Cruises
Author | : Chris Frame |
Publisher | : History Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2024-03-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 1803994371 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781803994376 |
Rating | : 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Photographic History of P&O Cruises written by Chris Frame and published by History Press. This book was released on 2024-03-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the world's most loved cruise lines, P&O Cruises can trace its history back over 180 years. Through an impressive collection of imagery, this book details the history of P&O Cruises and explores the impact P&O had in shaping the British Empire. With a vast fleet of ocean liners that undertook voyages to all parts of the globe, P&O was instrumental in immigration to Australia and New Zealand, while acting as a gateway to the Far East and India. After the advent of jet aircraft, the venerable company reorganized to offer pleasure cruises. In Australia, P&O held a near monopoly during the 1980s and '90s, with their ships Oriana and Fairstar. Today, part of the giant Carnival Corporation, P&O Cruises remains an iconic brand, offering British-based cruises, world voyages and a specialist Australian subsidiary that sails into the South pacific.