Cruise ships in 1940’s 1950’s

[Robert George Young]

Dad was on Empress of Canada and other cruise ships after the war.
Wonder if anybody has any stories about these ships?

Maybe one for dad, grandad or great grandad ?

Thank you
Bob

[Doc Vernon]

I am sure amongst all the old Timers here Robert there should be some Stories of such likes forthcoming. Hope you get some good ones!
Cheers

My wish is that my dear Late Uncle was still here, as i know he could have told some really good ones of his nearly 33 Years at Sea on the Cruise Ships of many Companies!

[Ivan Cloherty]

Were they cruise ships in the 40/50's, were they not all on regular runs, only asking

[Doc Vernon]

Know what you mean Ivan however i think its just a matter of Speech on this point?
Although many of the older Liners had their Routes i think one could say it was still Cruising
Here is a site showing many old Ships and the Routes they took, along with Passenger lists.
Cheers

SS Empress of Canada Passenger Lists | GG Archives (gjenvick.com)

Cruise

The Canadian Pacific liner EMPRESS OF CANADA was destroyed by fire in the Gladstone Dock at Liverpool on 25th January 1953 (liverpoolships.org)


Empress of Canada (ssmaritime.com)

[Captain Kong]

One of my old ships, Cunards FRANCONIA did a World Cruise in the 1930s
If Bob gave us a list of Cruise ships maybe we cou;ld give some stories.#

Brian

[happy daze john in oz]

Indeed, cruising is not so new, though many of the younger generation will think so.

It has been going on for many a long year, but in the early days it was only for the rich, and maybe famous, or maybe not depending on your opinion.

[Doc Vernon]

I was never Rich or Famous LOL
cHEERS

[happy daze john in oz]

Not rich in money but very famous and rich in this site with all the members.

[Robert George Young]

Brian
The 3 Empresses
Scotland
France
Canada

Love to know “romantic” stories of guests cruises taking an interest in handsome crew.
Must happen.

But any other stories would be great
Love some that will make my book