{"product_id":"centaur-1964-pre-maiden-intro-brochure-w-deck-plans","title":"CENTAUR: 1964 - Pre-maiden intro brochure w\/ deck plans","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Funnel Line - A fold-out (18\" by 28\") intro brochure from 1963 for the unusual combo-liner CENTAUR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Funnel ordered her for the Fremantle-Singapore route.  The CENTAUR's unusual profile combined large cargo-holds in the bow and passenger accommodations for 200 in the stern.  A handsome, four-panel Laurence Dunn portrait provides an aerial view.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe line promoted the voyage as a luxury cruise and the ship became popular with Australians flying in from Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor renderings show spacious public rooms and cabins.  Plans cover three decks in detail.  I, of course, would have booked cabin A-1 or A-2, forward-facing suites with the quietude of the library between them.  The bar and pool were just steps away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCENTAUR sailed for Blue Funnel until 1982.  After a short stint on the St. Helena run, the ship went to China Ocean Shipping Company where she served until 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53036230246681,"sku":"2229","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/2229.jpg?v=1787323596","url":"https:\/\/nautiques.net\/en-ca\/products\/centaur-1964-pre-maiden-intro-brochure-w-deck-plans","provider":"Nautiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}