AUSTRALIS: 1940 - "Berthing" plan from late 1960s Dollar Steamship Lines CARINTHIA and SYLVANIA

CARINTHIA and SYLVANIA

and rebuilt as the first post-war liner converted from a cargo vessel

the large Saul Steinberg mural was rediscovered and removed

A tug was chartered to tow her to China for further repairs

The miniature tour starts with the Empress Room

AUSTRALIS: 1940 - "Berthing" plan from late 1960s Dollar Steamship Lines CARINTHIA and SYLVANIAChandris Lines: A fold out (22" by 35") "Berthing Plan" from the late 1960s while the AUSTRALIS was being used as an immigrant ship on the Australian run. The ship was much loved by many of her passengers who took the long voyage to seek new opportunities and new lives. Eight decks are shown. During her days as United States Lines' AMERICA, the ship was divided into 3 classes. When Chandris bought her in 1964 the ship was converted to one class.