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"Exploring the Rich History of Matson: From New Zealand to Australia, Steam Ship Sailings Define the Matson Line" Embarking on a journey through time

Background imageMatson Collection: New Zealand and Australia, Steam Ship sailings Matson Line

New Zealand and Australia, Steam Ship sailings Matson Line advert - Handbook for New Zealand Visitors to London 1936 Date: 1936

Background imageMatson Collection: RMS Titanic - Shipping Casualties report and letter

RMS Titanic - Shipping Casualties report and letter
RMS Titanic, Shipping Casualties report and letter from Matson Life Raft Company of Boston, USA. From a collection of documents and newspapers discovered at the old school of Sir Arthur Rostron

Background imageMatson Collection: Gloucester GL4 6 Map

Gloucester GL4 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Gloucester GL4 6

Background imageMatson Collection: raising siege Jerusalem Troops Old City intent

raising siege Jerusalem Troops Old City intent
The raising of the siege of Jerusalem Troops of the Old City intent on giving their names & addresses to a cameraman Eric Matson to have pictures sent to them. Photo shows G

Background imageMatson Collection: Eric M Matson sitting edge desk 1925

Eric M Matson sitting edge desk 1925
Eric Matson sitting on edge of desk. 1925, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Background imageMatson Collection: G Eric Matson fixing Eymo wreck Deir esh-Sheikh

G Eric Matson fixing Eymo wreck Deir esh-Sheikh
G. Eric Matson fixing Eymo, near the wreck near Deir esh-Sheikh. Photo shows photographer Eric Matson with a Eyemo film camera. 1934, Israel

Background imageMatson Collection: Mrs Matson American Colony palm gardens 1935

Mrs Matson American Colony palm gardens 1935
Mrs. Matson in American Colony palm gardens. 1935, Jerusalem, Israel

Background imageMatson Collection: Mrs Matson garden 1898 Jerusalem Israel

Mrs Matson garden 1898 Jerusalem Israel
Mrs. Matson in garden. 1898, Jerusalem, Israel

Background imageMatson Collection: Boat day in, Honolulu harbour, Hawaii, USA

Boat day in, Honolulu harbour, Hawaii, USA
Boat day in Honolulu harbour, Hawaii, USA. Date: 1935

Background imageMatson Collection: Matson liner Lurline, Honolulu harbour, Hawaii, USA

Matson liner Lurline, Honolulu harbour, Hawaii, USA
Matson liner Lurline (sister ship of Monterey and Mariposa) entering Honolulu harbour, Hawaii, USA. Date: 1935

Background imageMatson Collection: Steamer day in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Steamer day in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Date: 1920s

Background imageMatson Collection: AFRICA: NATIVE WOMAN, 1936. Woman with patterned face and extended upper lip in Dar-es-Salem

AFRICA: NATIVE WOMAN, 1936. Woman with patterned face and extended upper lip in Dar-es-Salem, Tanganyika (now Tanzania). Photograph, 1936

Background imageMatson Collection: AUTO RACING, 1910. American auto racer Joe Matsons Corbin race car

AUTO RACING, 1910. American auto racer Joe Matsons Corbin race car. Photographed at the Vanderbilt Cup Race in Long Island, New York, 1910

Background imageMatson Collection: OLAF MATSON, C1905. Probably taken in the courtyard of the American Colony building, Jerusalem

OLAF MATSON, C1905. Probably taken in the courtyard of the American Colony building, Jerusalem. Photograph, c1905

Background imageMatson Collection: USA, Missouri, Matson: Missouri River Valley, farm and barn

USA, Missouri, Matson: Missouri River Valley, farm and barn

Background imageMatson Collection: USA, Missouri, Matson: Missouri River Valley Farm Field

USA, Missouri, Matson: Missouri River Valley Farm Field

Background imageMatson Collection: VERNE: EARTH TO MOON. From the Earth to the Moon. Ideal sketch of J. T. Mastons gun

VERNE: EARTH TO MOON. From the Earth to the Moon. Ideal sketch of J. T. Mastons gun
VERNE: EARTH TO MOON. From the Earth to the Moon. Ideal sketch of J.T. Mastons gun. Wood engraving from a 19th century edition


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"Exploring the Rich History of Matson: From New Zealand to Australia, Steam Ship Sailings Define the Matson Line" Embarking on a journey through time, we delve into the captivating story of Matson. Originating from New Zealand and Australia, this renowned steamship line has left an indelible mark in maritime history. Intriguingly, even amidst tales of grandeur and success, there are somber reminders like the RMS Titanic's Shipping Casualties report and letter that remind us of the risks faced by seafarers. Yet, it is in Gloucester GL4 6 Map where we find solace as we trace Matson's footsteps. Picture-perfect scenes come alive during Boat Day in Honolulu Harbor, Hawaii, USA – a bustling hub where dreams set sail. The iconic Matson liner Lurline stands tall against the backdrop of this vibrant cityscape. Steamer Day in Honolulu further showcases how Matson played an integral role in connecting distant lands. Its ships became lifelines for trade and cultural exchange between nations. Beyond oceans and continents lie stories intertwined with historical events such as raising siege Jerusalem Troops Old City intent. Here we witness how Matson voyages witnessed significant moments that shaped civilizations. Immersed in nostalgia, our gaze shifts to Eric M. Matson sitting at the edge of his desk in 1925 – a man whose vision propelled this shipping giant forward. His dedication is evident as G Eric Matson fixes Eymo wreck Deir esh-Sheikh; his commitment to excellence knows no bounds. But let us not forget Mrs. Matson – her presence felt both near and far. In American Colony palm gardens (1935), she exudes grace amidst lush greenery while Mrs. Matson's garden (1898) transports us back to Jerusalem’s enchanting past. Our exploration takes us beyond borders too.