Historical information

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.

Physical description

A set of 6 match rectangle boxes from P & O Cruises from SS Canberra - they depict the an image of SS Canberra on front.

Inscriptions & markings

Each box has an image of SS Canberra printed on front with the name of the ship printed on one side.