Historical information

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.

Physical description

A hand-painted life ring with P&O Stratheden - London written on and P&O emblems and flags. Circled by a white coloured cord.

Inscriptions & markings

S.S Stratheden