This photograph records the concurrent visit to Station Pier of three cruise ships - the peak of the Cruising Victoria strategy aimed at encouraging cruise shipping to Melbourne. Also the Devil Cat was berthed at Station Pier on this day but not in the photo (4 ships in one day)Aerial colour photograph taken by The Age, showing from left to right, cruise ships Regal Princess, QE2 and Silver Cloud, all at Station Pier on 13 February 2001. An unusual persective showing the rear of 'The Anchorage', formerly Swallow and Ariell, also Stokes and Princes Streetspiers and wharves - station pier, transport - shipping, rms queen elizabeth 2, qe2, swallow & ariell ltd, regal princess, silver cloud

Further update of Ron Laing's photographic coverage of Port Melbourne11 photographs of various cruise ships which visited Station Pier during the 2001 to 2002 season.piers and wharves - station pier, transport - shipping, pacific sky, silver cloud, regal princess, rms queen elizabeth 2, qe2, norwegian wind, silver shadow, asuka, clipper odyssey, ron laing

Part of Ron Laing's collection of photographs recording Port Melbourne over a thirteen year period. Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer.A set of 32 colour photos of various cruise and cargo ships visiting the Port of Melbourne in 1999-2000.piers and wharves - station pier, ron laing, vistamar, silver cloud, rotterdam, norwegian star, arcadia (ex star princess), takaradi, óocl accord, msc rita, óceanic odyssey, direct jabiru, msc fremantle, doulos, kakariki, legend of the seas, uss paul hamilton, fletcher, blue ridge, benfold, chosen, lake erie, nivose - french nato ship

This is a souvenir which was sold on cruise ships to passengers wishing to have a memento of their holiday. This matchbox case was part of a collection by Debbie Benson & family which the VMC purchased part of, the remainder was donated by D. Benson.Metal souvenir matchbox holder – rectangle in shape with one side open for match strike – silver coloured metal – embossed shipping line logo and flag in enamel. Enamelled logo for MV Manunda - EPNSmatchbox cover, souvenir, cruise ships

This is a souvenir which was sold on cruise ships to passengers wishing to have a memento of their holiday. This matchbox case was part of a collection by Debbie Benson & family which the VMC purchased part of, the remainder was donated by D. Benson.The matchbox holder 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 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 smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Metal souvenir matchbox holder– rectangle in shape with one side open for match strike – silver coloured metal – embossed shipping line logo and flag in enamel. Enamelled logo for SS Himalaya & P & O Flag on front of matchbox holder embossed on it - shipping line flag.souvenir, cruise ships, shipping liners, merchant souvenir

12 Page promotional booklet to attract cruise ships to Portland. Includes information on attractions in and around Portland, history, Great Ocean Road and specifications of S.L. Patterson Berth where potential cruise ships would berth. Booklet made from light card; full colour; front has image of cruise ship superimposed on old view of Portland Harbour.

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 matchboxes were 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 smoked cigarettes and purchased these match box souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A set of 6 match rectangle boxes from P & O Cruises from SS Canberra - they depict the an image of SS Canberra on front.Each box has an image of SS Canberra printed on front with the name of the ship printed on one side.match boxes, cruise ships, merchant souvenir, ss canberra

LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Cruise Ship Menu Front: Painted sketch of a cruise ship P&O Lines Oriana Inside Pages: Dinner and drinks menu On the rear cover are the technical details of the 'Oriana' and the meaning of the name Oriana.. Writing on the back cover 'from Mr and Mrs H. Guest' Printed on the Isler of Wight, England, by J Arthur Dixon Ltd.

Colour photograph of cruise ship Fairstar arriving at Outer West Station Pier. In the foreground stands the outer beacon off the breakwater at Port Melbourne. Mounted in photocorners on white card.transport - shipping, fairstar, alison kelly

Colour photograph of cruise ship Fairstar (bow only) laying at Outer West Station Pier. To the left in the background athe two lead beacons can be seen. Mounted in photocorners on white card.transport - shipping, fairstar, alison kelly

LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CRUISE SHIP Menu On the front cover is a colour painted village street scene. Small print under the painting is 'Folgaria (MT, 1168) and in larger cursive script 'Sitmar Line. Inside: 'Mv. Fairsea' Saturday, April 13th, 1963 On the left page is the Luncheon menu and on the right side is the dinner menu. In the centre is a sketch of a waiter delivering drinks. on the rear is the cruise ship flag and in small print: Saiga Genova, Some small numbers and '(Printed in Italy)'

LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CRUISE SHIP Menu Front Cover Colour print of Koala in a gum tree and mountains in the background. Inside: Drins and Food Menus. Enroute Auckland to Suva Thursday May 31 1962

LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Cruise Ship Rotary Meeting Programme Front: Painted sketch of a cruise ship with a blue background surrounding, an anchor motif in the top left, printed near the bottom is the Rotary International logo and the words: 'Rotary Meeting Thursday, 29th March, 1956 Orient Line S.S. Orsova Inside Pages: The loyal toast and introduction. A list of the rotarians attending: Their names, work clssifications and their Club. On the rear cover are the technical details of the 'Orsova' and the meaning of the name Orsova.. Writing on the back cover 'from Mr Jones'person, individual, lydia chancellor

The MS (Merchant Ship) Europa is a cruise ship operated by a German company.Coloured photo postcard showing the MS Europa.tourism, travel, cruise, vessel

RMS Strathaird was the second of a pair to be built and was completed on January 10, 1932. She was preceded by her identical sister the RMS Strathnaver completed on September 2, 1931. They were built by Vickers-Armstrong Ltd, in Barrow-in-Furness, England.RMS Strathaird departed Tilbury on her maiden voyage on February 12 1932, bound for Brisbane Australia sailing via Port Said, Aden, Bombay, Colombo, Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, a service she would remain on until the war would put an end to her passenger’s service for six long years! After the Mediterranean had been declared safe in late 1943, the Strathaird was the very first ship to sail through the Suez Canal in 1943. In 1945 she returned to Australia and New Zealand with their troops heading home. The RMS Strathaird was handed back to P&O in December 1947 and after a major refit she departed Tilbury on January 5, 1948. She returned to her regular Australian service but also continued to operate the occasional cruises. Due to demand and the migrant trade, in 1954 the Strathaird was converted to become a one-class liner, accommodating a good 1,252 passengers. Upon completion she departed Tilbury for her first voyage on April 8, 1954. TSS Strathaird departed Tilbury for Australia on March 28, 1961 and she then departed Sydney on May 9. As she sailed from Australia and had passed through the Suez Canal and was now in the Mediterranean she passed P&O’s newest superliner, the 42,570 GRT SS Canberra that had departed the UK on June 2, for Australia and New Zealand.A PDF doc of a Passenger List from the 'RMS Strathaird' passenger list dated September 1952P&O Passenger Listrms strathaird, passenger liners, migrant ships, cruise liners, british travellers

LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CRUISE SHIP MENU On the front cover is a print of three flowers and fern leaf. Words are: Motonave 'Angelina Laura' Inside on the left is the italian Dinner Menu and on the right hand side English Dinner Menu. 22nd Aug 1966 On the rear is the cruise line flag and writing: Geo 111 and Mary Sep 1966

Recording of PMHPS Meeting on 17.04.2000. Recording done by Glen Stuart at Port Town Hall. Speakers were Martin Pash and "Dugga" Beazley regarding the sinking of the "Centaur" hospital ship in 1943. Martin's life as the child of a fish monger in Bay St; merchant seman: wharfie; carriage service (truck); survivor of the "Centaur"; traveller; cruise ships. Recording duration 44.06transport - shipping, war - world war ii, domestic life, centaur, leonard george 'dugga' beazley, martin pash

LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CRUISE SHIP DAILY PROGRAM On the front cover: Tagesprogramm Daily Program T.S. >>Hanseatic<< 300029 BRT Coloured sketches on the front depict people in lounge chairs , dancing, playing shuttle board and kid's activities. Also a sketch of the ship Hanseatic. Inside Daily program in German and English. This was for the last night of the cruise arriving in New York the next day Sept 20th 1963 On the rear are the service hours.

LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CRUISE SHIP MENU On the front cover a coloured painted scene of a formal ball. In the centre is the dinner and drinks menu - S.S. 'Oronsay' Wednesday 24th October, 1956) On the rear printed 'This menu was designed and drawn for the Orient Line by Dorrit Dekk M.S.I.A. and printed by W.S. Cowell Ltd, Ipswich. Further copies may be obtained from the head waiter or from the Orient Line, 7 Bishopgate, London E.C.2