Mid Century Ship Interiors

2009 September 15

The Canberra started her illustrious career in 1961, taking emigrants to a new life in Australia, but as global transportation and travel habits evolved, so did Canberra in order to survive becoming a passenger cruiser.  I dig the vivid upholstery colors and the galaxy carpeting, in the Crow’s Nest Lounge, should definitely make a come back.

"Canberra - Meridian Room by Bonito Club.

Image from the main First Class lounge on the P&O liner “Canberra”, 1961.

"Canberra" - William Fawcett Room by Bonito Club.

The main Tourist Class lounge on the P&O liner “Canberra”, 1961.

P&0 Liner "Canberra" 1961 by glen.h.

The Crow’s Nest Lounge

S/S Oriana, the last ocean liner built at Vickers Armstrong Ltd, Barrow in Furness and the largest ocean liner ever built in England.

"Oriana" - Lookout Bar by Bonito Club.

First Class observation lounge on the Orient Line’s “Oriana” of 1960.

The Monkey Bar Verandah

"Oriana" - Princess Room by Bonito Club.

The main First Class lounge on the P&O liner “Oriana”, 1960.

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  1. January 3, 2012

    It looks very simple yet you can tell that the materials on this sea craft is of quality. Having a place like this would give people more time to mingle with others. They would have a more comfortable trip.

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