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