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Ships

Portraits painted of ships were used from the earliest days, right up to the 1960's, to advertise P&O's fleet.  Several examples are included in this selection together with works commissioned to commemorate particular and notable events.

  • CEYLON at anchor in Southampton Water

    CEYLON at anchor in Southampton Water
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  • FORMOSA in Chinese waters

    FORMOSA in Chinese waters
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  • CADIZ in Chinese waters

    CADIZ in Chinese waters
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  • CANBERRA Approaching Southampton

    CANBERRA Approaching Southampton
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  • MALTA leaving Marseilles

    MALTA leaving Marseilles
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  • SUNDA at the Grand Harbour, Valetta

    SUNDA at the Grand Harbour, Valetta
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  • ROYAL TAR in rough seas

    ROYAL TAR in rough seas
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  • BRITANNIA off the English Coast

    BRITANNIA off the English Coast
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  • VICEROY OF INDIA and MANELA off Grays

    VICEROY OF INDIA and MANELA off Grays
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