Aberdeen And Commonwealth Line
One sheet vintage lithographic travel poster for the Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line advertising maritime passenger service from England to Australia.Poster Details & Visuals Artist: The poster was illustrated by the prominent poster artist E.J. Kealey. Publisher: It was printed by Gibbs & Gibbs, Ltd. in London.Date: Circa 1933–1938.Imagery: The main graphic depicts a grand, green-hulled ocean liner departing a tropical harbor. In the foreground, an exotic local sailing dhow floats on the water, emphasizing the scenic route via the Suez Canal and Colombo (Sri Lanka). Service Model: The poster features the text "One Class Service", which was an appealing, affordable marketing strategy of the era meaning all passengers shared the same level of on-board facilities and freedom of the ship.Historical Background The Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line was formed in 1933 when the famous Aberdeen Line merged with the fleet of the former Australian Commonwealth Line. Operating a fleet of "Bay-class" steamships (such as the SS Jervis Bay and SS Moreton Bay), the company specialized in carrying migrants, mail, and cargo between Britain and Australia. The "Aberdeen" name was eventually dropped from the company title in 1938.
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