Summary

Folded double-sided Pamphlet for Orient Line ships Orcades, Oronsay, Orsova, Orion and Otranto. One side of pamphlet, fully opened out, shows a colour map of the world illustrating the destinations en route during a cruise. Reverse side has black and white photogrpahs of the ships, and information about the cruises available.

Orient Line ships cited on the pamphlet:

The Orcades was launched on 14th October 1947 and was the first new liner to reach Australia after World War II. For the first six years, the Orcades travelled only between Britain and Australia via the Suez Canal. Her first Pacific voyage was made in December 1954, and used for a number of Pacific voyages and cruises. In 1973, she was sent to ship breakers in Taiwan.

The S.S. Oronsay was launched in on 30th June 1950. She left Tilbury on her maiden voyage on 16th May 1951 and arrived in Fremantle on 8th June. 'Oronsay' was originally used for voyages between Britain and Australia, but made her first cruise on 14th February 1953. In 1960, P & O absorbed Orient Lines and the Oronsay remained in service for the company until 1975.

Orsova - the first liner to be built without masts and to have a welded hull, she was launched on 14th May 1953. She accommodated 681 first class passengers, 813 tourist class and 620 crew. Cruises were undertaken between Britain and Australia, around the Pacific, and world cruises. In 1965, Orsova's ownership transferred to P & O, and continued in service until 1974.

Orion - Launched by the Duke of Gloucester on 7th December 1934, she was the first British ship to have air conditioning. She accommodated 486 first class passengers and 653 tourist class, or could be converted for cruises to carry 600 in a single-class. Before World War II, Orion made cruises between Britain and Australia, but was then requisitioned as a troup ship when war broke out. ommercial services were resumed in 1947 after an extensive refit, and in the late 1950s and early 60s, Orion was involved in transporting assisted migrants from Britain to Australia. The Orion remained in service until 1963.

Otranto - Launched June 1925, with accommodation for 572 first class passengers and 1114 third class passengers. With the outbreak of war, she was operated as a troup ship, making several trips to the Middle East and India, and being involved in the North African landings in 1942. Otranto was returned to Orient Lines in 1948 and was refitted to carry 1410 tourist class passengers. She was withdrawn from service in 1957 after persistent engine problems.

Physical Description

Folded double-sided pamphlet on matte paper. Colour illustrations and black and white photographs. Text in English.

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