38700     ns Savannah                     Brochure

American Export-Isbrandtsen Lines full-color brochure for the ns Savannah.  10 pages with color-coded deck plans for her passenger accommodations.  16 color illustrations, including the dining room, the verandah, the lounge, the reactor control room, and more.  There is also a cut-away of her engine room and the nuclear reactor. Brochure is dated May, 1964.  Lots of information about her revolutionary power plant.  $45.

38444     ns Savannah                     Brochure

A souvenir guide with a broadside longitudinal section showing the layout of the entire center section of the ship.  Complete with roster of all the crew members on board.  Dates to Lyndon Johnson’s term as president.  $25.

SOLD!

38880     ns Savannah                     China, Demi Tasse Cup and Saucer

Fantastic and much-sought-after demi-tasse cup and saucer by Mayer made exclusively for the ns Savannah.  Complete with her nuclear logo.  In my opinion, this is the best logo for any ship ever.  Very evocative logo, you immediately know exactly what it is.  Both pieces are dated 2/1960.  Mint.  $275.

SOLD!

38054     ns Savannah                     China, Dinner Plate

Very large dinner plate for the ns Savannah.  Measures 10¼” in diameter.  Made by Mayer and dated 4/1964.  Excellent condition.  $195.

As a side note, when I was lucky enough to be given a private tour of the Savannah in March, 2009, I asked if I could go through the drawers of the sideboard in the dining room.  I was told that there was no point, that they had long ago been emptied, but I was welcome to.  At first, all I found were old salt and pepper shakers, still filled with their contents.  But then I discovered a napkin and three table cloths.  What made those table cloths special was that appearing on the linen was the name "ns Savannah" and the nuclear logo.  The curator of the ship was flipping out at the find as was I!

38665     ns Savannah                     China, Sugar Bowl

Great open sugar bowl with the nuclear logo.  Dates to very early in her career and is marked 2/1960. Made by Mayer China and in mint condition.  Measures 3½” in diameter by 2½” tall.  $175.

Despite being only able to carry 65 passengers, the Savannah almost always sailed full because people wanted the novelty of being able to say that they sailed on a nuclear ship.

38578     ns Savannah                     Magazine

“The Savannah Saga.”  Large 38-page magazine published by the ns Savannah Celebration Committee for her first visit to her home port of Savannah, GA, on August 22, 1962.  Lots of interesting articles and illustrations.  List of vital statistics for the ship and a list of and information about all 22 vessels named Savannah from 1779 to 1960.  The ns Savannah still exists and is currently docked in Baltimore.  $55.

Full deck-plan brochure with lots of color photos of her interior and exterior.  12 pages.  Mint condition.  $25.

Full-color brochure for this former Soviet liner.  26 photos with a old-out deck plan in the middle.  Completed in 1973, this lovely liner sank in 1986.  Given her Soviet operation and the cold war conditions it can be tough to find anything for these ships.  $35.

35800    Meteor                            Deck Plan

Very hard-to-find color-coded deck plan for Bergen Line's Meteor.  Dated October, 1963.  Measure 16" x 15".  Mint condition.  $30.

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.

Excellent brochure with color-coded deck plan for her with lots of color photos.  "All rooms have wall-to-wall carpeting."  Mint.  $25.

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.

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.

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.

A small bowl from the tourist-class service of the Greek Line, probably from the Olympia (Regal Empress) or the Queen Anna Maria.  These two Greek liners were mostly tourist class and carried only about 140 first-class passengers, the rest being tourist.  The Olympia was one of the longest-serving passenger ships and was extremely popular with ocean-liner buffs when she was renamed Regal Empress.  She looked almost like a min Queen Mary inside.

Measures 5" across and made by Steelite.  In mint condition.  2 available @ $40 ea.

Nice Greek Line bowl.  Measures 4¼ across and stands about 2½" tall and made by Steelite.  In mint condition.  One reviewer in the 1960's said that the Olympia was like "Tourist Class DeLuxe."  2 available @ $50 ea.

Lovely coffee cup and saucer in the tourist-class pattern as used on board the Olympia and Queen Anna Maria.  Great Greek Line logo emblazoned on the side in blue.  Made by Steelite, the same company that made all of QE2's original china in 1969.  Near-mint condition with no cracks, chips, or crazing.  2 available @ $65 ea.

Side plate in the tourist-class pattern from the Olympia.  Measures about 6¼" across.  50% of Olympia's tourist-class cabins had private baths, which was a rarity then.  Combined with air-conditioning and cheap rates, it is easy to see why she was so popular.  Near-mint condition.  2 available @ $35 ea.

Luncheon plate in the tourist-class pattern from the Olympia.  Measures about 8¼" across.  Near-mint condition.  Looks like it has never been used.  2 available @ $50 ea.

Rarely seen toothpick holder with a Greek Line logo on the side.  Stands 1¾" tall.  No maker listed, but probably Steelite.  My favorite ship reviewer from the 1950's said Olympia was "geared for the traveler-on-a-budget -- a streamlined, money-saving offering."  He liked her but said her food was not as good as her Dutch tourist-class competition.  Mint.  2 available @ $40 ea.

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

Bathroom soap sporting a rendering of Olympia's funnel.  It still smells of soap as it should and feels like the bar is impressed with this logo although I have not opened to confirm this.  Measures a little over 3" in diameter.  $8.

35207    Bergensfjord (1956)              Deck Plan

Fold-open deck plan measuring about 34" x 26".  Shows both classes.  Mint.  $25.

35180    Bergensfjord (1956)              Post Card

The beloved Bergensfjord.  Looking lovely with clean 1950s Doria like lines.  Unused and in very good condition.  $5.

Beautiful full-color line-issued poster of the Bergensfjord.   The slightest bit of foxing otherwise excellent.  Measure about 20" x 14".  Boy, was she a beauty!  (Sorry for the flash on the image.  This does not appear on the print.)  $20.

26791    Oslofjord (1938)               Cover

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

35662    Oslofjord (1949)               Deck Plan

Mint condition fold-open deck plan for the Oslofjord of 1949.  Measures about 34" x 27".  She caught fire and sank in 1971 while on charter tot he Greek Line.  $25.

35797    Sagafjord                    Deck Plan

It's interesting to me how much Sagafjord took her styling cues from the Doria and Colombo.  Deck plan covers the entire passenger accommodation.  15 color images.  Judging by the photos, this very likely dates to the 1960's.  Measures 18" x 16".  Mint.  $25.

35006    Sagafjord                    Deck Plan

Large fold-open plan that measures 34" x 24".  A note on the plan reads: "Interior alterations 1977."  Perfect condition.  $20.

Glossy full-color poster for the Sagafjord.  Measures about 18" x 12".  Has three slight folds where it has been rolled for many years otherwise in excellent condition.  $15.

Full-color rendering card of the Stavangerfjord probably at the beginning of World War II because her name is painted on the side.  Unused and in very good condition.  $8.

35559    Norwegian American Line                    Baggage Label

An unused gummed baggage tag that is in excellent condition.  Instructions on the back for affixing the tag onto your trunks.  $5. 

35806    Norwegian American Line                    China, Demi-Tasse Cup and Saucer

Made by Christiania Glasmagasin , this demi-tasse cup and saucer probably comes to us from the service of the Sagafjord or Vistafjord.  Mint condition.  Everyone loved Sagafjord and Vistafjord plus everyone loves a demi!  $65.

35121    Norwegian American Line                    Crystal, Champagne Flute

Tall champagne flute that stands 6½" tall.  Excellent condition with a slight manufacturing flaw on the back.  At some point in the 1960's almost everyone switched from champagne saucers to flutes.  I cannot decide which I like better.  As long as it has champagne in it, right?  $30.

Made by Walker & Hall.  No loss of plate and in very good condition with some of the usual in-service dings.  Hard to find larger silver pieces for N.A.L. these days.  Dates to the 1950's or 1960's.  When I have asked these types of questions before you have always come through so here goes.  Does anyone know how to date Walker & Hall silver?  If so, please let me know.  Holds one pint and stands about 5" tall.  $95.

35411    Orient Overseas Line                          Deck Plan / Brochure

Great fold-open brochure from 1971 for Orient Overseas cruises.  Ten color photos along with deck plans for the fleet.  Measures 18" x 15" when open.  Mint.  $20.

"The Leisure Line."  The ships look fairly basic, but it was all about the itineraries, and as they promote themselves as being a cargo company, you have plenty of time (at least two days) in every port.  A varied and lengthy cruise was offered at low rates.  Looks like fun!  Lots of full-color photos.  Orient Overseas items are very hard to find!  Mint.  $45.

Fantastic return-to-post-war service 12-page brochure for the Reina del Pacifico.  What makes this brochure so amazing is that it is printed on glossy paper in full color.  Covers mostly first class (there are 12 color images for this), and there are three photos of cabin class at the back in black and white.  Nicely produced spiderweb-covered tissue end papers start this brochure off.  There is slight damage on almost every photo (some photos are a bit worse than others).  I think these flaws may have happened in manufacture because of the way it looks.  Doesn't really detract, and I didn't notice it the first time I looked through the brochure.  Otherwise mint.  This is the only color brochure that I have seen for her.  $65.

Superb pre-war and near-mint brochure for the "Queen of the Pacific."  Dates to about 1932 and includes 23 images of both first and second class.  Printed on glossy paper so the photos are very clear.  This fine liner was built by Harland and Wolf and was one of the last to come out for the Pacific Line before the entire Royal Mail group fell into spectacular bankruptcy.  She is listed as "new."  $125.

Rarely seen brochure for this most-popular of liners.  She was built as the Maasdam for Holland America in 1952 and was sold to Polish Ocean Lines in 1968.  She had a very loyal following.  Her last sailing for Polish Ocean Lines was in 1988.  32 pages with 73 images, most in full-color.  One of the best brochures done for her.  Dates to the earliest days of her Polish service.  Absolutely mint.  The best you'll see for her.  $85.

Fold-out full-color brochure with 14 color images of the ex-Maasdam.  Measure 16" x 9" when open.  Includes a flyer for the fall 1974 and full 1975 sailing schedule.  People to this day still talk about her fondly.  Mint.  $35.

Fold-open deck plan.  Everything listed in both Polish and English.  Opens to 23" x 16".  If you ever wanted to know how to say "washbasin" in Polish, here's your chance to learn!  Mint condition.  $25.

Tourist third cabin deck plan for the Belgenland.  Dates to the late 1920’s or early 1930’s because of the style of the plan.  16 photos showcasing Belgenland’s close family resemblance to Olympic and Titanic right down to the floor tiles.  Some separations at folds.  Measures 31” x 18” when unfolded.  $95.

38977          Red Star Line            Brochure

Beautiful brochure dated 1926 for Red Star’s ships and services.  Did you know that the Belgenland had 31 suites and the Lapland had 18?  I’d love to know their criteria for a suite!  32 pages with lots of photos, many full page, with a particular emphasis on their flagship Belgenland.  Arguably the best brochure for this company at their height.  Having been built by Harland & Wolff at around the same time, the Belgenland in particular shows quite the family resemblance to Olympic and Titanic.  Lots of the same fittings and furniture.  Belgenland’s smoking room fireplace, for example, is reminiscent of what was going to be installed on White Star’s Britannic of 1914.  The linoleum tiles on the walls of her gym are another example, identical to those used on White Star ships.  The text for the cafe image states "Here one notes an absence of convention reminiscent of the continent."  Excellent condition.  $195.

38792          Red Star Line            China, Tea Pot

Amazing bone-china individual tea pot in a Red Star pattern I haven’t had before.  Measures 6½” from handle to spout and stands 4” tall.  Absolutely mint with the Red Star name on the bottom.  A lovely item!  $295.

38961          Red Star Line            China, Salad Dish

Crescent-shaped salad dish in the well-known delft pattern, made famous by its use in second-class on Titanic.  There might have been some IMM cost savings involved in ordering china and silver for Red and White Star as they used many of the same patterns.  Mint condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing.  Measures 8¼” across.  Made by Mintons with Red Star Line on the back.  $295.

As an aside, this shape of china is sometimes referred to as a "bone dish."   I have seen archivals showing these in use as salad dishes on several different lines. I am confident this type of china was used for salad and not for bones. 

38572          Red Star Line            China, Soup Bowl

Soup bowl in the delft pattern as used on board the Belgenland.  Made by Mintons and back stamped Red Star Line.  Date of May, 1929, impressed in the clay.  9½” in diameter.  Has the usual utensil marks and some slight manufacturing flaws.  No chips, cracks, or crazing.  $225.

38223          Red Star Line            Crystal, Cordial

Lovely crystal cordial emblazoned with the Red Star logo on the front.  Stands just under 3¾” tall.  No cracks but the tiniest of flea bits (almost invisible) on the stem.  $125.

38434          Red Star Line            Menu

Farewell dinner menu from the Lapland of Titanic fame.  Dated July 19, 1929, this menu is in excellent condition.  Signed by several passengers who shared a table.  Shows where attached to an album page on the back.  $10.

38244          Red Star Line            Silver, Fork

Fork measuring 7” in length and produced by Elkington.  Looks like they are all dated 1923, but I can’t be sure due to the use wear on the date codes.  A quantity available.  @ $25 each.

38668          Red Star Line            Silver, Serving Fork and Knife

Amazing Elkington silver serving fork and knife probably used on the Belgenland because they are date coded to 1923 which is when she entered service for Red Star.  In excellent condition with the slightest signs of use.  Knife measures 12½”, and the fork is 10½”.  Few large pieces of Red Star silver ever turn up.  A great opportunity.  $295.

38387           Red Star Line            Silver, Spoon

Demi-tasse spoon made by Elkington for Red Star.  This is dated 1927 and is in very good condition.  A must have if you own a Red Star cup and saucer.  $60.

Wonderful fold-open brochure for the Alcantara, which shows how lovely her interiors were.  There are 18 full-color photos of her interiors. She is sporting one funnel so dates to her post war years.  Measures 28" x 26½" when open.  Has some tearing at the folds, but this does not affect the photos.  $75.

Dating to 1927 and Alcantara's entry into service.  This brochure covers first and second class and sports a four-page insert in full color.  Running 24 pages with a full photo per page.  Alcantara had a storied history, having been re-engined while still quite new.  Diesel propulsion was cutting edge in 1927, and the technology was such that Alcantara never lived up to her speed requirements of 18 knots.  In fact, 16 knots was about the best attained.  This would never do in order to keep to schedules; so reluctantly Royal Mail spent the huge sums to drop a new set of turbines into her only seven years later.  She was also involved in a wartime collision with Cunard's Franconia and battled the German auxiliary Thor in the South Atlantic.  She went on after the war to resume her normal peace-time service.  In excellent condition, and I might add, a line we see very little for.  $175.

Royal Mail, in my mind, is known for two things:  The first is their spectacular rise to prominence, followed almost inevitably by an even-more-spectacular crash and bankruptcy.  The second claim to fame was the stunning artwork created in the 1920's and 1930's as advertising for the line by famed artist Kenneth Shoesmith.  Shoesmith had a distinctively pleasing style, and that is readily apparent in the cover he produced for this brochure.  Dated July, 1938, and huge at 36 pages long.  More photos than I can count, including both interiors and extiors.  Very crisp shots that would scan well.  In very good condition with a couple of travel agency stamps and some slight scuffing to the cover.  $195.

The Andes was, according to Royal Mail biographer Stuart Nicol, the largest and fastest ship the South American trade could support.  She was, of course, Royal Mail's flagship at 21 knots and 25,000 tons.  16 pages with each page alternating with a full-color photo or etching of life onboard.  Text in French.  The Andes had mind-blowingly great art deco interiors in the best British ocean-liner style.  Dated June, 1957, which is just a few years before she stopped making mail voyages to South America.  By 1960 she would cruise full time.  This beloved liner had a long and very successful life ending her service in 1971.  In very good condition.  $150.

Mint-condition brochure for Royal Mail's short lived Atlantic services to New York.  It seems with the major depression that shipping was facing after the end of mass emigration Lord Kylsant as head of Royal Mail was casting around for new uses for his ships which were suddenly losing money on their traditional routes.  Thus was born the Royal Mail cabin service to New York in 1923.  This service was handed to White Star after the Royal Mail takeover in 1927.  White Star was also forced to purchase the Royal Mail liners Ohio and Orca which were used on the New York run.  They were renamed Albertic and Calgaric and promptly transferred to White Star's Canadian service.  Dated September, 1924, this 24-page brochure has full-sized photos found on nearly every page.  Many of the photos are stunners, showing life on board, and would scan very well.  Never seen another brochure like this before.  $125.

Rarely seen foldout brochure for second-class service on the "A" class vessels.  Ships covered are the Alcantara, Asturias, Almanzora, and Arlanza.  Interestingly this brochure is in four languages English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.  11 photos of the ships and their interiors.  Measures about 26" x 17".  Most likely dates to the late 1920's as the Alcantara still has her squat motor ship stacks.  More great Shoesmith art.  In very good condition with only slight tears to the folds.  $85.

Fantastic first-class foldout brochure for the Royal Mail "Highland vessels" South American service.  11 photos of the ships interiors.  In four languages English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.  Features more art by Shoesmith.  Two panels completely torn about 6" and long ago taped back together.  Otherwise very good condition.  As is.  $40.

Silk hat band from the short lived Woermann liner Tanganjika.  In service to the former German colonies in east Africa from 1936 to 1939, she later served as a German accommodation ship before being bombed and sunk in Wilhelmshaven in 1943.  Very rare souvenir from a short-lived ship.  Measures 33" long.  In excellent condition.  $35.