Features Episodes 3 and 4 from the popular Classic Liners TV series, presented as a continuous programme.
Look back to the days when regular passenger routes stretched from Britain, across the North Atlantic and to South Africa and Australia!
Archive footage recorded by Southampton-based historian Barry J. Eagles, brings together ships of South Africa, Greece, Italy, Russia and Norway.
Many shots are from the water, offering a unique view of these classic vessels as they arrived, departed and manoeuvred in Southampton Water.
Ships featured include:
• SA Oranje
• Australis
• Britanis
• Fairstar
• Archille Lauro
• Fedor Shalyapin
• Saga Fjord
Also a special tribute to the much-admired Canberra, including her spectacular final arrival at her home port!
Produced by - Viewpoint Productions
Running time - 53 Minutes
DVD only