{"title":"New Items","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"empress-of-england-1957-tissue-deck-plan-form-1960s","title":"EMPRESS OF ENGLAND: 1957 - Tissue deck plan from 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanadian Pacific: A fold-out (34\" by 34\") tissue deck plan from the 1960s for the EMPRESS OF ENGLAND.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSix decks are shown in detail covering both First and Tourist classes. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe EMPRESS OF ENGLAND was the second of three sister ships built by Canadian Pacific for North Atlantic service. Her maiden voyage in April of 1957 was just in time to see the jet introduced for passenger service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCP was especially hard-hit and sold off the first of the sisters in 1964. The EMPRESS OF ENGLAND was the next to go in 1970 to become Shaw Savill's OCEAN MONARCH. The ship was not much for a success in that role either and ended her career at the scrappers in 1975 at the relatively young age of 18. Her two sisters went on to great success as popular cruise ships which helped launch the Carnival brand. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32915385090095,"sku":"747","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/products\/747.jpg?v=1610914539"},{"product_id":"various-ships-1965-k-d-line-rhine-river-cruises-brochure","title":"Various Ships - 1965 K.D. Line Rhine River cruises brochure","description":"K.D, Line: A sixteen-page, English-language brochure for K.D. Line's Rhine River cruises in 1965. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eK.D. Line, or Koln-Dusseldorfer Rheindampfschiffahrt in German, showcased a fleet of four ships in this brochure - EUROPA, HELVETIA, NEDERLAND, and FRANCE. A map shows the spectacular route from Basel, Switzerland to Rotterdam. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor photos, unidentified as to vessel, show the Main Staircase, a cabin with a picture window, attached bath of a cabin, Dining Room, Grill, Observation Lounge, Swimming Pool,, Bar, and Sun Deck. Each ship gets their own simple deck plans in back. 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Inside are many color photos of the deluxe interiors, sample cabin photos, full deck plans, itineraries, rates, and destination info. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe SANTA MERCEDES, SANTA MARIANNA, SANTA MARIA, and SANTA MAGDALENA would have been very comfy ships for a 'round South America voyage. When Delta gave up this service in 1984, the ships went into lay-up. 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Also included are rates and passenger information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBull Lines lost their two passenger liners during the war and replaced them in 1949 with the purchase of the Porto Rico Line's BORINQUEN. Renamed PUERTO RICO, the ship carried 200-passengers on the New York to San Juan route. The service was not successful and in 1953 the ship was sold to Arosa Line. Bull Lines soldiered on with freighter service until 1956 when the company was sold. The ship lasted until 1970 when as LA JENELLE she dashed upon the rocks north of Los Angeles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48315094139161,"sku":"593a","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/593a.jpg?v=1711914835"},{"product_id":"canberra-1961-2-pre-maiden-voyage-brochures","title":"CANBERRA: 1961 - 2 pre-maiden voyage brochures","description":"\u003cp\u003eP\u0026amp;O-Orient Lines - Two fold-out brochures from 1961 promoting the upcoming CANBERRA and her maiden voyage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFold-out #1 opens to 14\" by 16\" and shows a simple cutaway with twenty points of interest marked off. Quotes from P\u0026amp;O head honcho Sir William Currie and Commodore J.C.W. Last describe the wonders of \"the most remarkable ship of her kind ever constructed\" and, just in case that didn't impress, \"the ship of the century\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFold-out #2 opens to six panels to highlight the CANBERRA's June 2, 1961, maiden voyage that sailed not only to Australia and New Zealand, but on to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver, then back again, returning to Southampton on September 1. A list of minimum rates is in dollars shows that for around two-grand you could sail the entire round trip in First Class, or $1,700 in Tourist where all the fun passengers would be booked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51841422721305,"sku":"3072a","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/3072a.jpg?v=1767912046"},{"product_id":"niagara-1913-large-deck-plan-w-interior-photos-for-famous-disaster-ship","title":"NIAGARA: 1913 - Large deck plan w\/ interior photos for famous disaster ship","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanadian-Australasian Line: A large (30\" by 40\") tissue deck plan from 1936-1937 for the disaster ship NIAGARA. The liner was a mainstay on the Sydney to Vancouver route from 1913 until 1940 when mines laid by the Germany raider ORION sent her to the bottom along with ten tons of gold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour decks are shown in detail covering First, Cabin, and Third classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn back are b\u0026amp;w photos, including a portrait of the stately two-stacker.  First Class images show the Dining Saloon, Lounge, Music Room, a deluxe stateroom, and a regular stateroom.  Cabin Class views include the Dining Saloon, Ladies Lounge, and a stateroom.  Third Class photos include the Dining Saloon and a cabin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecovery operations for the gold began soon after the NIAGARA sank.  A local salvage company was hired, and after months of searching (and accidentally setting off more mines), the wreck was located in 360 feet of water.  Using only rudimentary tools and a simple diving chamber, the salvagers blew opened the NIAGARA'S hull and recovered most of the gold.  At the time it was one of the deepest underwater recovery missions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52592045949209,"sku":"3531","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/3531.jpg?v=1781633892"},{"product_id":"montcalm-montrose-montclare-1922-large-deck-plan-w-interior-photos","title":"MONTCALM, MONTROSE \u0026 MONTCLARE: 1922 - Large deck plan w\/ interior photos","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanadian Pacific:  A 30\" by 40\" deck plan from the early 1930s for this trio of cabin ships; MONTCALM, MONTROSE, and MONTCLARE.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sisters took their maiden voyages in 1922. At the time their Cabin Class accommodations were considered to be second-to-none on the North Atlantic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive decks are shown. On back are eight large b\u0026amp;w photos showing interiors from all three liners. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three sisters were built with gun mounts so when WW2 arrived they were quickly called up for military service. The MONTCALM and MONTCLARE survived the war but never sailed again as passenger ships.  The most popular of the trio, MONTROSE, was sunk by torpedo with a heavy loss of life in December 1940.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition with separation along several folds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nautiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52592078455065,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/4820.jpg?v=1781634618"},{"product_id":"empress-of-france-empress-of-canada-1928-post-ww2-plan-w-interior-photos","title":"EMPRESS OF FRANCE \u0026 EMPRESS OF CANADA: 1928 - Post-WW2 plan w\/ interior photos","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanadian Pacific:  A large (30\" by 40\") fold-out deck plan from the late 1940s or early 1950s for the sister ships EMPRESS OF FRANCE and EMPRESS OF CANADA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liners first sailed in 1928 as DUCHESS OF BEDFORD and DUCHESS OF RICHMOND.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix decks are shown in detail with all sorts of color-coding indicating cabin types and public rooms.  Photos line the sides, unidentified as to vessel.  First Class views show the Lounge,  Dining Room, Cocktail Room, Empress Room, and two different cabins.  Tourist Class images include Lounge, Children's Room, and two different cabins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA special treat are the photos on the flip side.  There is a large photo of the EMPRESS OF CANADA at Montreal.  Five photos show passengers enjoying the decks.  Along the bottom are four more interior views: First Class Card Room, Promenade Deck Entrance and Nursery plus the Tourist Class Dining Room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoon after the plan was issued, the EMPRESS OF CANADA was destroyed by fire at Liverpool.  The ship heeled over and caused quite a ruckus for a year and a half while the wreck blocked busy dock space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52592086614297,"sku":"5828","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/5828.jpg?v=1781634898"},{"product_id":"empress-of-britain-1956-tissue-deck-plan-from-1959","title":"EMPRESS OF BRITAIN: 1956 - Tissue deck plan from 1959","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanadian Pacific:  A fold-out (27\" by 31\") tissue deck plan from 1959 for the EMPRESS OF BRITAIN, the first of C.P. post-war trio of liners.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix decks are shown in detail covering both First and Tourist classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis EMPRESS OF BRITAIN left the fleet in 1964 to become the QUEEN ANNA MARIA and later Carnival's CARNIVALE.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52592090120473,"sku":"5515","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/5515.jpg?v=1781635256"},{"product_id":"empress-of-canada-1961-pre-maiden-voyage-tissue-deck-plan","title":"EMPRESS OF CANADA: 1961 - Pre-maiden voyage tissue deck plan","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanadian Pacific:  A fold-out (34\" by 34\") tissue deck plan issued in July 1960 for the upcoming EMPRESS OF CANADA.  Marked \"No. 1 Preliminary\", the ship was still nine months out from its maiden voyage. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEight decks are shown in detail.  In a nod towards post-war British austerity, most cabins are small and in some places jammed eight abreast.  Very few have private baths, certainly an issue that hurt Canadian Pacific when marketing cruises towards shared bathroom wee-shy Yanks.  The EMPRESS OF CANADA closed out CP's transatlantic service and became Carnival's MARDI GRAS, certainly making her one of the most influential ships of the 20th century. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52592094183705,"sku":"744","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/744.jpg?v=1781635598"},{"product_id":"majestic-1922-second-class-deck-plan-w-interiors-from-1929","title":"MAJESTIC: 1922 - Second Class deck plan w\/ interiors from 1929","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Star Line - A Second Class deck plan dated March 1929 for the MAJESTIC, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plan unfolds to 18\" by 31\" with six pages. Six decks are shown, all crammed into the stern. For \"The Largest Ship in the World\", Second Class seems like an after-thought carved out of discarded space left over from First Class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos show the Lounge, Smoke Room, Dining Salon, Gymnasium, Reading and Writing Room, a spacious cabin, and cramped cabin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plan is in the diabolical IMMC style where pages flip up and then over, usually leading frustrated readers to rip the darn thing. This ninety-seven-year-old plan has only been used by patience people as it is in very good condition with no rips nor tears, just loose center pages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52614506742041,"sku":"484b","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/484b_f01cc960-2db4-4e22-981d-61c203c0430e.jpg?v=1781811126"},{"product_id":"canopic-1900-first-class-deck-plan-from-1920","title":"CANOPIC: 1900 - First Class deck plan from 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Star Line: A fold-out (20\" by 30\") tissue deck plan dated November 1920 for the CANOPIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour decks are shown in detail covering First Class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ship first sailed in 1900 as Dominion Line's COMMONWEALTH.  In 1903 she was transferred over to White Star and renamed CANOPIC.  By the mid-1920s the CANOPIC was considered surplus and went to the breakers in 1925.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition with a few rips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52614780322073,"sku":"3067b","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/3067b_c0a075c0-8390-405b-85c9-fabed104764b.jpg?v=1781811010"},{"product_id":"cretic-1900-first-class-deck-plan-pre-ww1","title":"CRETIC: 1900 - First Class deck plan pre-WW1","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Star Line - A 21\" by 27\" tissue deck plan showing First Class on the CRETIC. Although undated, it is pre-WW1. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour decks are shown in detail. Interesting to note that two sets of public rooms are shown, indicating the original configuration was changed early in the CRETIC's career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout her years, the ship bounced around between lines owned by International Mercantile Marine Corporation.  CRETIC took her maiden voyage in 1902 as Leyland Line's HANOVERIAN.  Ten months later she went to Dominion Line and was renamed MAYFLOWER.  That gig lasted just a few months until she headed over to White Star with the name CRETIC.  After WW1 Leyland Line took her again, this time as DEVONIAN.  A date with the breakers in 1929 ended the name game.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair condition with several rips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52615726498073,"sku":"4876a","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/4876a.jpg?v=1781810863"},{"product_id":"majestic-1890-first-class-deck-plan-from-1907","title":"MAJESTIC: 1890 - First Class deck plan from 1907","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Star Line - A 17\" by 25\" First Class deck plan for the MAJESTIC, the favorite command of Captain Edward Smith who later steered the TITANIC into the iceberg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour decks are shown, revealing an old-fashioned lay-out considered passe by the time this plan was printed in August 1907. The MAJESTIC was laid up in November 1911 but White Star kept her as a reserve ship.  Good thing, as when Smith and the TITANIC went down, the MAJESTIC was pressed back into service before a 1914 date with the breakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition with several holes at the folds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52616467841305,"sku":"11514a","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/11514a.jpg?v=1781811865"},{"product_id":"majestic-1922-grand-first-class-deck-plan-from-1924-w-color-interiors","title":"MAJESTIC: 1922 - Grand First Class deck plan from 1924 w\/ color interiors","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Star Line:  A grand First Class deck plan worthy of the MAJESTIC, as big as a bath sheet (38\" by 45.5\") and as detailed as a road map. The plan is dated 1924.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eSeven decks are covered in a scale usually not enjoyed with deck plans. Just by glancing over it, you can tell that the ship was designed around wealthy passengers. First Class takes up most of A through F decks with grand vistas through elegant public rooms and vast numbers of deluxe cabins. There is lots to study with odd rooms and delightful spaces tucked in throughout.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo need to waste time choosing accommodations. You or I would naturally pick the Regal Suites on C Deck.  There are two, and each has a Verandah, Drawing Room, two large bedrooms, three baths, and three wardrobes rooms. If our entourage was smaller, we could book any of the twelve \"Suite of Rooms\" and make due with half the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDown the left side are photos, colorized for our enjoyment: Grand Staircase, Dining Saloon, bedroom of a Regal Suite, bedroom of a regular old suite, a cabin for two, a cabin for one, the Verandah of a Regal Suite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair condition with several rips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52619111989529,"sku":"484c","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/484c.jpg?v=1781817072"},{"product_id":"adriatic-1907-colorful-cruise-brochure-deck-plans-from-1929","title":"ADRIATIC: 1907 - Colorful cruise brochure \u0026 deck plans from 1929","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Star Line - A very large (32\" by 40\") fold-out brochure for the ADRIATIC's Mediterranean cruises during January and March 1929.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfolding the brochure reveals a route map, ship and general info, detailed tour itineraries, photos of the exotic sights awaiting, and, finally, color-coded plans of five decks. Ship photos show Reading and Writing Room, Lounge, Smoke Room, a suite, and a double cabin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the belle of the White Star ball, by 1929 the old gal was well past her prime. She would be laid up in 1933 and go to the breakers in 1935.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52650096754969,"sku":"581a","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/581a.jpg?v=1781900290"},{"product_id":"homeric-1922-big-cruise-plan-from-1935","title":"HOMERIC: 1922 - Big cruise plan from 1935","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Star Line: A fold-out (26\" by 40\") cruise deck plan dated March 1935 for the  R.M.S. HOMERIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight decks are shown in detail showing First and Second classes along with bits of Third Class included as cheapie cabins. At the bottom are photos of the First Class Dining Saloon and the Lounge\/Dance Hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the old saying goes, HOMERIC was the red-headed stepchild of the White Star fleet. Launched in 1913 as North German Lloyd's COLUMBUS, WW1 interrupted her completion and afterwards the liner was awarded to White Star. But she was never a suitable companion for the MAJESTIC nor OLYMPIC. Six months after this plan was printed, the HOMERIC was laid up. Eleven months after the printing date, she was sold to the breakers. She sailed in commercial service for a measly thirteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52650204561689,"sku":"3177e","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/3177e.jpg?v=1781901825"},{"product_id":"homeric-1922-large-first-class-deck-plan-from-1924","title":"HOMERIC: 1922 - Large First Class deck plan from 1924","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Star Line - A fold-out (30\" by 40\") First Class deck plan for the HOMERIC dated June 1924.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven decks are shown in detail, covering everything from the bargain-basement cabins down on F deck to the Gymnasium high up on Sun Deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elegant HOMERIC, launched in Germany in 1913, handed over as war reparations in 1919, bought by White Star in 1920, and completed in 1922, was always the red-haired stepchild of an over-stocked fleet. Laid up in 1935, she went to the breakers in 1936 after a service life of only thirteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52650227302681,"sku":"2257b","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/2257b.jpg?v=1781903005"},{"product_id":"arabic-1903-rare-1909-around-the-world-booklet-separate-deck-plan","title":"ARABIC: 1903 - Rare 1909 Around-the-World booklet + separate deck plan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Star Line - A rare 1909 Clark's Around-the-World cruise booklet and separate deck plan for the ARABIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn those pre-Panama Canal days, travel agencies booked back-to-back world cruises with the first departing New York and sailing eastward until ending in San Francisco. Then the ship reversed course and sailed the globe westward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eARABIC departed the Big Apple on October 16, 1909, and sailed east through the Mediterranean and Suez Canal, poked around India and the Far East, touched on Hawaii, and finally arrived in San Francisco on January 31, 1910. Waiting trains whisked weary travellers back across the continent. On February 5th the ARABIC headed off the other way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liner, of course, is lauded as \"being a uniform level of excellence than can scarcely be surpassed.\" Photos show the Dining Room, Smoking Room, Library, and Promenade Deck. The cruise booklet runs seventy-pages with lots of destination info.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe separate deck plan unfolds to 26\" by 45\". Five decks are shown with rates listed down one side. There were four \"Cabines de Luxe\" that included three rooms and a private bath. For everyone else, a hike down the hall was warranted. Those snazzy \"cabines\" cost $6,200 for two, or $217,000 in today's currency.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSadly, the ARABIC was a victim of WW1. On August 19, 1915, a German U-boat attacked without warning when the ship was off the Old Head of Kinsale, Ireland. Within fifteen minutes the ARABIC was gone, taking with her the lives of forty-four people. Three-hundred and ninety were rescued. The LUSITANIA had been sunk in the same spot just three months earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARABIC was reputed to be carrying diamonds, and that has attracted treasure hunters ever since. A series of dives in the late 1990s\/early 2000s turned up wonderful relics such china, but no treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52650276323609,"sku":"7455b","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/7455b.jpg?v=1781905919"},{"product_id":"oceanic-1899-large-color-portrait-card-w-fleet-list","title":"OCEANIC: 1899 - Large color portrait card w\/ fleet list","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Star Line - A large (6\" by 9\") souvenir card with a color portrait of the new OCEANIC on one side and a WSL fleet list on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely cover lithography features a starboard view of the OCEANIC with details such as portholes, rigging, lifeboats, and even tiny passengers on deck. The allegorical background shows the ship in a seashell with Neptune holding the White Star Line burgee on one side and stormy seas crashing against a lighthouse with a star-shaped beacon on the other. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn back is a fleet list topped by the 17,000 ton OCEANIC. Also included are freight and livestock carriers plus smaller steamers to Australia, New Zealand, and trans-Pacific. At the tail end are the passenger tenders MAGNETIC and PONTIC. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition with a tape-repaired bent lower-left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52659177586969,"sku":"5183a","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/5183a.jpg?v=1781971747"},{"product_id":"arabic-1903-music-programme-card-from-1908","title":"ARABIC: 1903 - Music programme card from 1908","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Star Line: A 3.5\" by 5.75\" \"Music Programme\" from the ARABIC dated April 8, 1908.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ship's orchestra was busy with music listed for Luncheon, Dinner, and \"9 O'clock 'Pops'\". The WSL burgee and ship name are in red at the top. The backside is blank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52659207930137,"sku":"5636b","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/5636b.jpg?v=1781973023"},{"product_id":"various-pre-war-circa-1930-white-star-line-travellers-handbook-on-france","title":"Various: pre-war - Circa 1930 White Star Line Travellers Handbook on France","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Star Line - From the early 1930s,  a 160-page \"Travellers Handbook on France\" providing the ins and outs of visiting the land of \"L'Hexagone\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat would you like to know? Distances between cities? American dentists or occultists? Annual Parisian exhibitions? Fine hotels or resorts?  Or perhaps, to brush up on your knowledge, an illustrated eight-page history of WSL? It is all here at your finger tips. In back is a 21.5\" by 27.5\" fold-out map showing Paris landmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition with light wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52659440976153,"sku":"11279","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/11279.jpg?v=1781981785"},{"product_id":"olympic-1911-1920-white-star-line-first-class-rates-brochure","title":"OLYMPIC: 1911 - 1920 White Star Line First Class rates brochure","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Star Line - From October 1920 as transatlantic travel returned to normalcy following WW1, a twelve-page First Class passenger rates brochure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe star of the fleet was the OLYMPIC, \"the largest British steamer\". Besides a two-page portrait-at-sea and glowing text, a page of photos show the Reading Room, Lounge, Verandah Cafe, drawing room of a suite, and a photo of nine New York tugboats valiantly trying to nudge the mammoth liner into the pier. Five other photos show interiors from the older \"Big Four\" sisters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs far as rates go, look no further than Parlor Suites in B Deck. Consisting of two bedrooms, two wardrobe rooms, drawing room, and a private bathroom, this exquisite luxury cost $2,970 for two, or $50,000 in today's greenbacks. For those demanding the veneer of luxury without the expense, a shared windowless hovel on E Deck went for $240.50 p.p., or about $4,000 today. Want to cut the tab further? Pass yourself off as a servant and sail for $150 ($2,500 today).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Class rates are also included for the ADRIATIC, BALTIC, CEDRIC, CELTIC, CRETIC, and CANOPIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52659480592665,"sku":"3750a","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/3750a.jpg?v=1781983586"}],"url":"https:\/\/nautiques.net\/en-ca\/collections\/new-items\/canadian-australasian-line.oembed","provider":"Nautiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}