Copied from "Prisoners of War & Metal Detecting" by Gary Benson. Camp 13 for German & Italian POWsphotograph, people

The pocketknife was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Rare - Mother of pearl pocketknife, with metal ship logo Strathaird inlaid on the front.Ship with Strathairdsouvenir, cruise liners, t.s.s strathaird

These drink coasters were purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the VMC who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the VMC. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.6 Drink Coaster souvenirs in square black holder in plastic box - "Oriana", P.O. Cruisessouvenir, cruise ships, merchant souvenir, p&o cruise ship oriana

The metal shoehorn was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Metal shoehorn with blue logo S.S Himalaya, with coloured flag red, white, blue & yellow.Angus & Coote - Sydneysouvenir, cruise liners, s.s himalaya

The metal bookmark was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.This metal and enamel bookmark is a souvenir that was purchased by people when travelling on cruise liners. It has a logo of Roylen Cruises in enamel, also a picture of blue sky, white ship and dark blue ship.Logo Roylen Cruises in enamelsouvenir, cruise liners, roylen cruises

The plastic dish was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as giftsA triangular shaped dish with a print of the S.S Himalaya printed on the bottom.Ornamin Swiftsouvenir, cruise liners, ornamin swift

The glass dish was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Glass Dish with a photo of the S.S Orcades on right side.Logo S.S Orcadessouvenir, cruise liners, s.s orcades

The glass dish was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as giftsA glass dish with a photo of the S.S Orontes on the left side.souvenir, cruise liners, s.s orontes

The china plate was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as giftsA souvenir china plate from the S.S.Canberra which is white with a gold coloured edge, with a coloured picture of the S.S Canberra thereon.S.S Canberrasouvenir, cruise liners, s.s canberra

The china saucer was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.China saucer with blue pattern on the edge, with Huddart Parker Line flag and emblemHuddart Parker Line flag and emblemsouvenir, cruise liners, huddart parker liner

The ceramic cup and saucer was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A white ceramic coloured cup & saucer, with logo ""Oriana"" reception on back. Westminster vitrified china, Australia.Logo of Oriana Receptions on back.souvenir, cruise liners, p&o cruise ship oriana

The fabric doll was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Fabric doll of sailor double velvet, with small black ribbon. Light blue sailor collar with string. Pink sewn fingers on hands. Hard fabric face painted and papermache. Moulded sailor hat with black band with 'Fäirsky' in gold letters sewn thereon.souvenir, cruise liners, fairsky

The fabric doll of a sailor was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A 'Norah Wellings' souvenir sailor doll from the S.S Iberia, blue in colour with a white coloured hat. S.S Iberiasouvenir, cruise liners, s.s iberia

The souvenir life ring was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Hand painted souvenir life ring from the Orient Line, Orcades, London, 1964. It is coloured in red, white and blue.Orient Line '1964' Orcades - Londonsouvenir, cruise liners, s.s orcades

The souvenir Life Ring was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A hand painted souvenir Life RingHimalaya P&O Orient Line, London, 1982souvenir, cruise liners, s.s himalaya

The souvenir life buoy was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A hand-painted souvenir life ring from the S.S Himalaya. Coloured in red and white with a cord around it.S.S Himalayasouvenir, cruise liners, s.s himalaya

The souvenir life buoy was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A hand-painted souvenir life ring from the S.S Himalaya. Coloured blue and white with a cord around it.S.S Himalayasouvenir, cruise liners, s.s himalaya

The souvenir life buoy was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A hand-painted souvenir Life Buoy from the S.S Orsova. Coloured red and white with string (cord) around it.S.S Orsovasouvenir, cruise liners, s.s orsova

The souvenir life buoy was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A hand-painted souvenir Life Ring from the S.S Canberra. Coloured in red and white with a cord around it.S.S Canberra, P&O, 1982, Londonsouvenir, cruise liners, s.s canberra

The souvenir life buoy was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A hand-painted life ring with P&O Stratheden - London written on and P&O emblems and flags. Circled by a white coloured cord.S.S Strathedensouvenir, cruise liners, s.s stratheden

The souvenir life buoy was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A hand-painted souvenir Life Ring from S.S Kreuzer, Koln. It is coloured red, with a cord around it. There is a photo in the centre.Kreuzer, Kolnsouvenir, cruise liners, s.s kreuzer

The souvenir powder compact was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A souvenir powder compact in the shape of a butterfly wing. On this is part pictures of ships.T.S.S Strathnaversouvenir, cruise liners, t.s.s strathnaver

The souvenir powder compact was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A silver coloured compact with contents inside in the shape of a butterfly wing. There is a picture of a ship on top and inscription S.S Strathaird embossed on the bottom.S.S Strathairdsouvenir, cruise liners, s.s strathaird

The souvenir powder compact was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A silver metal coloured powder compact embossed with the logo Strathnaver.Strathnaver made in Englandsouvenir, cruise liners, t.s.s strathnaver

The souvenir powder compact was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.This souvenir metal powder compact has the words S.S Orford inscribed on the bottom.S.S Orfordsouvenir, cruise liners, s.s orford

The souvenir cigarette case was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A souvenir plastic cigarette case, translucent with picture in yellow and white colours of the S.S Orsova.S.S Orsovasouvenir, cruise liners, s.s orsova