Historic P & O-Orient Liners

The name of P&O is synonymous with world shipping. Dating back to 1839, P&O vessels have plied the world's oceans helping maintain the economies of the many countries on its routes. Over 150 years on, the company retains its importance in the shipment of freight and passengers, although the latter services have clearly altered to the now all important cruise markets. This book does not pretend to portray a full history or its vessels. It does through the reproduction of many rare color postcards accomplish a shortened account of some of the company's most famous ships of the past.