P&O ephemera from the archive of Viscount Craigavon

including signed photographs from Cliffoird Edgecombe, captain of SS Oriana

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This is a collection of original documents and photographs from the career of James Craig, 2nd Viscount Craigavon. After being educated at Eton and service in the Royal Navy in the Second World War he became Liaison and Entertainments Officer on the Orient Line and the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O). Various dates.

The contents are:

1. Three original photographs of Craig with the Commodore of the SS Oriana, Clifford Edgecombe. Two of which have been signed by Edgecumbe to Craigavon and dated 1962 and 1965.

2. A large gold birthday card from the SS Orsova wishing James a happy birthday signed by 28 people, presumably some of the crew or his entertainments team.

3. Craig's photo ID for landing in America ("Alien Crewman Landing Permit... valid only if the bearer is employed aboard a vessel")

4. The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, May 12, 1937, arrangements at Malta and on board S.S. Orontes (programme and prayers).

5. A typed letter signed from the P&O Press Officer to Viscount Craigavon enclosing eight press cuttings on his retirement.

6. A Thorensen Car Ferries postcard sent to Viscount Craigavon, mentioning ships seen.

7. A 1939 photograph aboard the Orcades off the Dalmation coast and mentioning family members aboard.

Condition

All items are in fair to good condition, some creasing and tanning but an interesting lot.

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