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Image Not Available for Better travel Shaw Savill SOUTHERN CROSS - NORTHERN STAR
Better travel Shaw Savill SOUTHERN CROSS - NORTHERN STAR
Image Not Available for Better travel Shaw Savill SOUTHERN CROSS - NORTHERN STAR

Better travel Shaw Savill SOUTHERN CROSS - NORTHERN STAR

Publisher (British, founded 1882)
Date1975-1985
Object numberANMS0178[082]
NameBrochure
MediumPaper
DimensionsOverall (closed): 215 × 95 mm
Overall (open): 430 × 554 mm
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineAustralian National Maritime Museum Collection
DescriptionThis collection of 8 programs for the launching and dedication of ships span the period 1958 - 1985. The programs feature the launching of the following vessels MV ACCOLADE, MV BASS SHORE, MV CAPE YORK, MV SOUTHERN TIDE, SS IRON FLINDERS, SA JUBILEE, FALIE, MV LADY JOYCE and HMAS COOK. This archival collection was assembled by Alan Rice whilst serving as a merchant seaman in the Australian coastal trade.