By the 1950's, ship-building costs had been inflated so much that you start to see a serious market for prime second-hand tonnage.  Built in 1931 as the Monarch of Bermuda, she was bought in 1958 by the Greek Line and renamed Arkadia.  Measures just over 5".  Absolutely mint.  $40.

Having been built in the 1920's for a Dutch concern, she had a strikingly modern profile after her rebuilding in 1948 for the Greek Line.  This souvenir life ring with a real photo of the ship inserted.  Made of wood, not plastic.  Very good condition with some flaking to paint around the edges.  Measures 5" in diameter.  $30.

The Greek Line's first ship, originally built as the Anchor liner Tuscania, she was acquired by the Greek Line in 1939.  Originally named Nea Hellas, she was renamed New York in 1955.  Withdrawn from service in 1959.  Excellent condition with no rust or damage.  $40.

Great lighter for the Greek Lines New York.  Does not strike, but a good cleaning might fix that.  In very good condition.  Where do you see items like this?  $35.

The Greek Line was making their presence felt in a big way by the 1950's, especially with ships like the Olympia.  Modern, fully air conditioned, and beloved, she sailed for a full 56 years being being retired a few weeks ago.  She is now sadly on her way to the scrappers.  Stands just over 3½" tall.  Excellent condition with some slight wear to the brass but could easily be polished.  No chipping or cracking to the enamel.  $45.

If you're like me, you're interested in the twilight of transatlantic liners.  One of the last classic liners to remain in service, she was extremely popular in her many reincarnations, the final being Regal Empress of Imperial Majesty.  Happily, this Italian made plastic pin tray, most likely dating to the 1960's is in mint condition and has a wire hanger on the back.  Measures 6" x 4".  $40.

One of the finest ships to come out of the 1950's was Canadian Pacific's Empress of Britain, which became the Greek Line's Queen Anna Maria.  Silver souvenir spoon in mint condition.  No loss of plate or damage to the enamel.  Measures 4½".  $40.

On-board ashtray for the Greek Line.  Olympia's funnel put to good use again here.  Excellent condition.  $12.

Iconic ashtray of the Olympia and Queen Anna Maria passing at sea.  Oh, the good old days!  Excellent condition.  $12.

Absolutely mint coaster with a fantastic rendering of Olympia's funnel.  Measures a little over 3" in diameter.  A quantity available @ $2 ea.

An evocative trident logo graces this lovely Greek Line creamer.  Royal Staffordshire pottery.  Must be an individual creamer for one of those strong cups of coffee.  Two small crescent nicks in the rim.  Stand 2¼" tall.  $20.

Impressive silver table number holder.  Made by Rockingham Plate, Ltd., in Sheffield.  Stands 3" tall.  No plate loss but the typical use dings.  $65.

Souvenir trophy maybe won on board in a ship-board activity.  Stands 2½" tall.  Good condition.  $12.

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Covering the Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, and Santa Clara, this color-coded plan is dated January, 1930.  While firmly during prohibition, this plan, oddly, still shows a bar.  They are listed as the "fastest and newest vessels to South America."  About 34" x 25".  Some holes and tears at the folds.  Color-tinted photo of the Santa Barbara/Santa Maria.  $22.

Full-color with 12 photos, both interior and exterior.  Dates to the late 1960's.  "Complies with the new safety standards of 1960 and 1966."  Excellent condition. A passenger has written on the plans the names of some of his fellow passengers and the cabins they occupied.  $8.

13326  Lapland                                    Post Card

Superb photo post card of the Lapland.  This is the ship that many of Titanic’s surviving crew returned to England on.  $22.

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26791    Oslofjord                           Cover

Not often seen are maiden voyage postal covers for the Oslofjord.  Mailed from Bergen in 1938.  Excellent condition.  $12.

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26222    Pilsudski                          Cover

Maiden postal cachet for the Gdynia-America Line's Pilsudski of 1935.  Interesting slogan reads: "Where tourist class is Top Class.  To travel Pilsudski is as smart as it is economical."  Excellent condition.  $12.

30226    Stella Polaris                   Pin Tray

Sterling silver souvenir tray with a lovely image of the Stella embossed in the bowl.  What a tragedy she sank a few years ago.  In mint condition.  Measures about 3½" in diameter.  $30.