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Royal Mail Steamer Chitral
An advertisement illustration for the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, showing the luxurious new P. & O. Royal Mail Steamer, ??Chitral, ? 15, 248 tons, the third and last of the series of mail steamers recently built for the Company's Australian passenger service, arrived at Sydney on the 15th August, 1925, on her Maiden Voyage. The P. & O. Company has now restored its fleet to pre-war strength, and placed its mail service on the same footing as in 1914. Date: circa 1925
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Arrived Australian Chitral Companys Footing Luxurious Maiden Mail Navigation Peninsular Pre War Recently Restored Steamer Steamers Strength Sydney Tons Unattributed Voyage 15th 1925 Fleet
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This advertisement illustration showcases the Royal Mail Steamer Chitral, the third and final addition to the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's (P&O) series of luxurious mail steamers built for their Australian passenger service. The Chitral, with a grand size of 15,248 tons, made her maiden voyage and arrived in Sydney harbor on August 15, 1925. With the completion of the Chitral, P&O had successfully restored its fleet to its pre-war strength, ensuring the continuity of its mail service on par with the level provided in 1914. The elegance and sophistication of the Chitral are evident in this image, which transports us back in time to the golden age of ocean travel. The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's commitment to providing top-notch passenger experiences continued to flourish, making each voyage an unforgettable journey across the vast expanse of the ocean.
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