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Advert, Orient Line of Steamships to Australia
Advert, Orient Line of Steamships to Australia, direct service in 40 days.
1880
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Adelaide Days Destination Destinations Direct Distance Fares Melbourne Orient Prices Steamer Steamers Steamship Steamships Sydney
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Step aboard the elegant Orient Line of Steamships, your ticket to a new life in Australia in just 40 days! This advertisement from 1880 showcases the luxury and efficiency of the Orient Line, inviting passengers to embark on a journey of a lifetime. The ornate border, adorned with intricate designs and vibrant colors, frames the image of the steamships, their brown hulls gliding gracefully on the tranquil waters. The green steam rising from their stacks signifies the power and might of the engines that would propel you across the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean. The text in bold, clear letters promises a direct service to the major Australian destinations of Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. The prices and fares, though not mentioned, were undoubtedly a selling point for those seeking a more affordable and convenient means of transportation. The long distance, once a daunting prospect, was now made manageable by the Orient Line's impressive speed. The Victorian era's love for the exotic is reflected in the advertisement's evocative language, with Australia presented as a desirable destination full of opportunity and adventure. The steamships, with their promise of a swift and comfortable journey, were the gateway to a new world, a new beginning. This advertisement, a testament to the power of advertising and the allure of travel, invites us to imagine the stories of those who sailed on the Orient Line and the lives they were about to start in the land down under.
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