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Tamaroa Steamship
Passenger liner of the Shaw, Savill and Albion line. Date: 1922
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Albion Savill Shaw Steam Ship Liner
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A Glorious Era of Ocean Travel: The Tamaroa, a Stunning Passenger Liner of the Shaw, Savill and Albion Line (1922) This evocative photograph captures the sleek and majestic Tamaroa, a passenger liner that once graced the waves as a proud symbol of the golden age of ocean travel. Built in 1921 for the esteemed Shaw, Savill and Albion Line, this British steamship was a marvel of engineering and design, representing the pinnacle of luxury and comfort for passengers during the interwar period. The Tamaroa, measuring 612 feet in length and with a tonnage of 16,853 gross register tons, was a sight to behold as she set sail from Southampton, England, on her maiden voyage to New Zealand. With a capacity to carry over 1,300 passengers, this magnificent vessel offered an unparalleled travel experience, featuring spacious cabins, elegant dining rooms, a grand ballroom, and even a swimming pool. As the Tamaroa sliced through the water, her distinctive funnel adorned with the Shaw, Savill and Albion Line's emblem – a shield with a red cross and the motto "Fortuna Favet" (Fortune Favors) – stood tall, a testament to the company's rich maritime heritage and the good fortune that seemed to follow its ships. This photograph, taken in 1922, encapsulates the essence of a bygone era, when ocean travel was an adventure, a journey to be savored and remembered for a lifetime. The Tamaroa, with her graceful lines and imposing presence, remains a captivating reminder of the romance and allure of the sea, inviting us to dream of the thrill of setting sail on a grand voyage across the vast expanse of the ocean.
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