Epirotiki Lines

Archive

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Maritime Museum of San Diego

Item 1

Item 1

Name/Title

Epirotiki Lines

Entry/Object ID

B001.20.01

Scope and Content

This folder contains three items: Item 1: Brochure (single page; double-parallel fold); 9" by 4" (closed), 12-1/2" by 16" (opened); The promotional brochure for the MTS Jason offers a nostalgic snapshot of luxury cruise travel in the late 1960s. The document, promoting winter voyages for 1967/68 from the Port of Los Angeles, details the opulence and comfort of the MTS Jason, operated by Epirotiki Lines of Greece. It invites prospective travelers on deluxe cruises to various destinations, highlighting the elegance and comprehensive amenities available onboard. With promises of fine continental cuisine, entertainment, and comfortable staterooms featuring private bathrooms and individual music controls, the brochure aims to attract patrons seeking an exclusive seafaring experience. Additionally, it outlines specific cruise rates and ship accommodations, providing a clear overview of the lavish journey one could expect. This brochure not only served as an advertisement but also as a representation of the era's maritime leisure industry, encapsulating the grandeur of transoceanic travel at the time. Language: English. Item 2: Brochure (single page; half fold); 9" by 4" (closed), 9" by 8" (opened); The brochure for the MTS Jason, for the 1967/68 season, offers an intriguing glimpse into the past, advertising two 17-day air/sea Caribbean cruises departing from Los Angeles. It showcases the ship's services and facilities, including luxury staterooms with private bathrooms and piped-in music, fine dining, and on-board entertainment. Detailed cruise rates and schedules provide potential travelers with comprehensive information about the voyage, with stops in exotic locations like San Juan, Acapulco, and the Virgin Islands. The brochure also emphasizes the ship's safety features and the exclusive nature of the cruising experience on board the MTS Jason, reflecting the travel norms and expectations of the period. This document serves as a historical record, capturing the essence of luxury travel and the allure of distant destinations in the late 1960s. Language: English. Item 3: Menu (single page; half fold); 6-3/4" by 9-1/2" (closed), 6-3/4" by 19" (opened); This menu, hailing from the MTS Orpheus of the Epirotiki Lines in December 1969, is a charming artifact of maritime culinary offerings. The cover features a stylized lyre, an emblem of Orpheus, the mythical musician, poet, and prophet in ancient Greek religion and myth, set against a vibrant turquoise backdrop adorned with geometric and astral motifs. Inside, the menu presents a selection of luncheon dishes, from hors d'oeuvres to entrees, culminating in a range of desserts and beverages. Each item is carefully selected to offer passengers a gourmet dining experience, with the chef's special suggestion of Lamb Chops à la Robinson signaling a refined palate. The menu reflects the era's dining elegance aboard luxury liners, offering a glimpse into the gastronomic journey passengers would have enjoyed while traversing the sea. Language: English.

Collection

Brown Archival Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Ship, Cruise

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Vessel, Passenger

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Plan

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Itinerary

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Menu

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Vessel, Merchant

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Brochure

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Deck

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Projection

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Document, Travel

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

List

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Watercraft

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Architectural Spaces

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Water Transportation Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Advertising Media

Nomenclature Class

Building Components

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 01: Built Environment Objects

Getty AAT

Concept

brochures, deck plans, menus

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1967 - Dec 1969