Cruise Ships 1960s

Mid 1961 SS Oriana was joined by the PO Peninsulars new 45733 GRT SS Canberra which became the largest liner to.

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1960s Cruise Ships SS Canberra and SS Oronsay San Francisco. Cruising as we know and love has changed a great deal over the years its roots trace back to the 1800s and used to be a much more exclusive affair with only the wealthiest clientele choosing to cruise. I remember going on this ship in October 1973 it was with Sholing Girls School I hated everyday of sailing as I was sea sick everyday I lost 2 stone in weight.

The modern cruising that were now familiar with emerged in the 1960s when they began the transformation. Do any one else remember going on this cruise. Firefox Google Chrome are not suitable Use Internet Explorer or old Google for this page to load correctly.

It becomes more convenient and cost effective to fly rather than travel by ocean liner. We may not be able to take a cruise today but we can take a look at the glory days of cruise ships. This category is for ships launched in the decade 1960s.

From about 1946 into the 1960s perhaps one million boat people arrived in Australia aboard a range of passenger carrying ships that ranged from as low as 3000 gross tonnes to perhaps 25000. Meanwhile a global transportation network of airports with regulated common language and air traffic controllers in coordination with the United States Federal Aviation Administration was being established. People enjoyed the luxurious accommodations and lifestyle.

Last time we talked about the Royal Caribbean ships that are likely to leave their fleets soon you can read the story here. Every vessel had a unique personality history and enough passengers to keep companies financially afloat. See more ideas about cruise cruise ship vintage.