Chandris Lines new flagship RHMS AUSTRALIS
Artist
Derrick Oswald Smoothy
(British, 1923 - 2009)
Maker
Chandris Lines
(Greek, 1960 - 1996)
Date1965 - 1977
Object number00044245
NamePoster
MediumPaper, in, linen
DimensionsDisplay dimensions: 995 x 737 mm, 650 g
ClassificationsPosters and postcards
Credit LineANMM Collection
Purchased with USA Bicentennial Gift funds
DescriptionAdvertising poster depicting RHMS AUSTRALIS at sea. Text reads 'Chandris Lines New Flagship RHMS AUSTRALIS to UK and Europe. The largest one class liner in the world. 35,400 tons, 723 feet long, 8 decks, 2,200 berths. Fully air-conditioned. Attractive public rooms. Indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Speed 22.4 knots. Lithograph by Derrick O. Smoothy signed in image on lower left. Printed in England.
