CANBERRA: 1961 - 2 pre-maiden voyage brochuresP&O Orient Lines Two fold out brochures from 1961 promoting the upcoming CANBERRA and her maiden voyage. Fold out #1 opens to 14" by 16" and shows a simple cutaway with twenty points of interest marked off. Quotes from P&O head honcho Sir William Currie and Commodore J. C. W. Last describe the wonders of "the most remarkable ship of her kind ever constructed" and, just in case that didn't impress, "the ship of the century". Fold out #2 opens to six

The SAGAFJORD was always more popular than her younger sister VISTRAFJORD and had a high return rate among her passengers

and often not

The best Italian designers of the day including Gustavo Pulitzer Finali and Nino Zoncada created a subtle decor that paid homage to the ship's famous namesake

5" cachets feature red

Companhia Colonial de Navegacao: A tissue deck plan (17

Holland America Line: A fold-out (22" by 30") plan issued in 1948 for the combo-liner NOORDAM

Seven decks are shown beginning with A Deck

In those pre-air conditioning days

One side has a foliage-lined stage with a scenic backdrop and the other an art deco fireplace

Morgan Line (Southern Pacific Steamship Lines):  "One Hundred Golden Hours at Sea"

Holland America Line - The transatlantic market was dying quickly when this NIEUW AMSTERDAM plan was printed in 1968

Inside is a four- panel illustration of the ship in tropical waters