A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY OF P&O CRUISES
Presented by Chris Frame
May 29, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
2025 is a year of change for P&O Cruises, with its long-established Australian brand closing ending a long line of P&O voyages to the Southern Hemisphere. But where did it all start? P&O Cruises’ heritage can be traced back to the dawn of passenger shipping when Arthur Anderson and Brodie McGhie Willcox formed a shipping company to service the Iberian Peninsula. From the dawn of steam engines to service in two world wars, to becoming a leading cruise line, we will take a fascinating look back at the heritage of P&O.
Chris Frame is an internationally renowned Australian maritime history author who has been fascinated by ocean liners since his first voyage on Cunard’s QE2 as a boy, and since 2008 Chris has been a regular lecturer aboard Cunard’s ships. He has published 18 maritime history books alongside co-author Rachelle Cross. Today Chris is host of the popular YouTube channel “Cruise News and Ship History” which has attracted over 12 million video views. Chris is a regular maritime history commentator for documentaries and news organizations worldwide, including ABC, CNN, BBC, and Sky News.
Please note that this month our virtual membership meeting will take place on a Thursday evening.
(Image: Chris Frame)