One of the world's most loved cruise lines, P&O Cruises can trace its history back over 180 years. Through an impressive and unique collection of imagery, this new and updated edition of A Photographic History of P&O Cruises details the history of the cruise line and explores the impact the company had in shaping the British Empire.
With a vast fleet of ocean liners that undertook voyages to all parts of the globe, P&O was instrumental in immigration to Australia and New Zealand, while acting as a gateway to the Far East and India. After the advent of jet aircraft, the venerable company reorganised its services to offer pleasure cruises. In Australia, P&O held a near monopoly during the 1980s and '90s, with their ships Oriana and Fairstar.
Today, as part of the giant Carnival Corporation, P&O Cruises remains an iconic brand, offering British-based cruises, world voyages and a specialist Australian subsidiary that sails into the South Pacific.
| ISBN: | 9781803994376 |
| Publication date: | 14th March 2024 |
| Author: | Chris Frame, Rachelle Cross, Rob Henderson, Doug Cremer |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Genres: |
Ships: Liners and other ocean-going vessels Maritime history Photographs: collections History of specific companies / corporate history |