Browsing: Oddities
Media and the Seasick Horses
Back in the 1950s and 60s, Cunard Line’s Media had the unusual responsibility of supplying…
Empress of Scotland—Cursed By Fire
There have been two liners bearing the name Empress of Scotland. Both ultimately fell victim…
Aquitania Abandon Ship Drill
Journey back to the days of weak industrial health and safety rules for an Aquitania…
Ghostly Lusitania
The title card on this brief, undated, silent film clip states: “New York—The steamer ‘Lusitania’…
Meet Baldur: Ship’s Dog
Let’s return to August 1957 and spend some time Greek Line’s New York, formerly Anchor…
Caronia’s Famous Funnel
Other than her mint green color, the most interesting feature of Caronia (1949) was her…
Film: Franconia Fashion Show
Cunard’s Transatlantic Crossing Fashion Week isn’t until September. Yet, as this film shows, the line’s…
Three Stowaway Stories
Who, at one time or another, hasn’t at least briefly entertained the thought of stowing…
Father Christmas Visits Aquitania
It’s Christmas on Aquitania in 1921, and Father Christmas visits “The Ship Beautiful” with gifts…
Belgic — White Star’s Only US-Built Ship
The ship that would become Belgic (1903), and hold the distinction of being the only…
