FEDERICO C: 1957 - Late 1960s intro to American marketCosta Line: An interiors and destination brochure from the late 1960s introducing the American cruise market to the FEDERICO C. The ship was transitioning from South American line voyages to cruising. The 9" by 12" brochure is printed in textured stock and has twelve pages promoting monthly Florida to Naples crossings. Famed Italian designer Nino Zoncada's sleek interiors shine throughout the brochure. FEDERICO C was the pride of the Costa fleet and

The ship had been built on spec in Italy but the owners went bankrupt

5") deck plan for the AUSONIA

Interesting to note that each is postmarked from Panama rather than their New York departure day

the lovely AMERICA wasn't long for USL

the plan is in excellent condition

Chandris initially planned to convert the laid-up Union Castle liner into a two-class transatlantic ship

She was HAPAG's only post-war passenger ship and was treated to a deluxe retrofit

Eight decks are shown covering all three classes

It was said along the docks that when the Alaska Line sold a ship it was only suitable for scrapping

Royal Mail Lines: From March 1961

Shaw Savill - A twenty-eight page promotional brochure for the SOUTHERN CROSS and NORTHERN STAR

Verandah Grill