Australasian United Steam Navigation Company Ltd china cup
Maker
Australasian United Steam Navigation Company Limited
(1887 - 1961)
Manufacturer
Grindley Hotel Ware Co
Datebefore 1974
Object number00007209
NameCup
MediumCeramic
DimensionsOverall: 50 x 80 x 60 mm
ClassificationsTools and equipment
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThis china cup features the Australasian United Steam Navigation Company Ltd (A.U.S.N.Co Ltd) crest. The A.U.S.N. Co Ltd, formed from the Australasian Steam Navigation Company, and successfully traded Australian and Pacific routes.HistoryThe Australasian Steam Navigation Company was formed from the Hunter River Steam Navigation Company in 1851. In 1861 the company extended to Adelaide from Sydney via Melbourne and in 1870 commenced trans-pacific services to Honolulu and San Francisco. In 1887 the company amalgamated with the Queensland Steamship Co. and became the Australasian United Steamship Navigation Company.SignificanceThis souvenir cup highlights the history of Australasian United Steam Navigation Company Limited as an Australian steamship company.
Australasian United Steam Navigation Company Limited
1887-1930
Australasian United Steam Navigation Company Limited
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Australasian United Steam Navigation Company Limited
17 February 1929
Australasian United Steam Navigation Company Limited
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Australasian United Steam Navigation Company Limited
1974-1979
Australasian United Steam Navigation Company Limited
1931
Australasian United Steam Navigation Company Limited
c 1889
Australasian United Steam Navigation Company Limited
c 1889
Australasian United Steam Navigation Company Limited
c 1889
Australasian United Steam Navigation Company Limited
c 1889