History
A slow Start
All text and photographs (unless stated otherwise) © Paul Timmerman Passenger shipping in the first half of the 19th century was limited to liner service mainly
History
It is interesting to follow the journey of cruising itself in the History section, from the humble beginnings of the mid nineteenth century up to the present day, here is the development of cruising in a nutshell.
History
Cunard Building – New York
The former classic Cunard building is situated at 25 Broadway in Manhattan’s Financial District. It is a vast, 22-story limestone office building with a facade
History
Inter war cruising 1919 – 1940
All text and photographs (unless otherwise stated) © Paul Timmerman After the devastations of WWI several shipping companies switched vessels from liner service to cruising.
History
Post war cruising 1945 – 1972
All text and photographs (unless otherwise stated) © Paul Timmerman After WWII most surviving passenger ships were engaged as troop transports, and after their service
History
Present day cruising
During the years from 1970 onwards, the cruise industry has developed into an important holiday product. In the 1960’s, at the start of this new
History
ss Normandie (1935) – French Line Dining room medallions
Normandie was a French ocean liner built in Saint-Nazaire, France, for the French Line Compagnie Générale Transatlantique (CGT). She entered service in 1935 and at
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Johann Georg Poppe (1837 – 1915)
He brought international flair to ocean liners at the turn
John McNeece (1939 – 2015)
Designer who specialised in creating simple, elegant and lavish cruise
Charles Frederic Mewès (1858 – 1914)
He introduced hotel-style interiors to ocean liners Charles-Frederic Mewès, was
