Programs collected from various cruise ships
Date1951 - 1984
Object numberANMS0346
NameArchive series
MediumPaper
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from William Brennan
DescriptionThia archive series consists of 49 programs collected by Bill Brennan from cruise ships from 1951-1984. The series includes entertainment programs, shore excursion details, race cards, orders of service, daily programs and ladies night programs.SignificanceSince the 1940s Mr Bill Brennan has undertaken a number of cruises upon P&O, Royal Viking, Holland America, China Navigation Company and Huddart Parker ships. The documents collected by Mr Brennan during these voyages provide a comprehensive insight into an individual's cruise experience over a period of 40 years. This period saw many changes in the way that shipping companies organised their passenger business, such as the introduction of single class vessels and the development of the cruise industry.