Name/Title
S.S. Franconia - Cunard White Star LineEntry/Object ID
K0001.030.034Scope and Content
This folder contains ten items. Items in this collection refer to the second Franconia, built 1923.
1. Brochure titled 'Around the World - Franconia Southern Hemisphere Cruise' (1934) - advertises a five month cruise from New York or Los Angeles. Includes a map, a deck plan, a schedule of fares, many black-and-white photographs, thorough copy, etc.
2. Brochure titled 'Around the World 1936 Franconia Cruise' (1935) - cover features a graphic advertises the 'unusual' southwest route taken on the cruise. Includes Includes a map, a deck plan, a schedule of fares, many black-and-white photographs, thorough copy, etc.
3. Deck plan titled 'Cruise Plan S.S. Franconia' (1936?) - shows 'Marked Plan' written in blue pencil on cover. Contains a map of Franconia's passenger decks with cabins color-coded. Some cabins have been crossed through with blue pencil, as an aide de memoire. Includes an illustration of ventilator operation, an important concern for tropical travellers.
4. Brochure titled 'Cruise Plan - S.S. Franconia' (1937) - features similar colored deck plans as in item 3, but with the addition of black-and-white photographs and extensive copy.
5. Brochure titled 'Franconia - Plan of Cabin Class' (1937) - early pages contain photographs of shipboard interiors, later pages revert to the colored deck plan and photgraph format. Extensive copy throughout.
6. Brochure titled 'Franconia World Cruise - A Great New Itinerary in the Northern and Southern Hemisperes' (1938) - includes a map, a deck plan, a schedule of fares, a descriptive itinerary, many black-and-white photographs, etc. Interesting two-color print work.
7. Brochure titled 'The Franconia - Plan of Third Class Accomodations' (1938) - contains illustrations and descriptions of third-class accomodations and facilities. Many black-and-white photographs. Copy presents interesting contrasts.
8. Large booklet titled 'Franconia World Cruise 1938 Cunard White Star' (1937) - describes a planned world cruise in detail - sailing dates and times, fares, the planned course, inbvol;ved descriptions of destinations and the sightseeing tours and entertainment available at those destinations. Contains many photographs and illustrations. Each geographic section of teh cruise is represented by a different combination of colors. Lavish production.
9. Large booklet titled 'Franconia World Cruise 1939 Cunard White Star' (1938) - similar to item 8 in style and format. Contains all-new copy and new photgraphs to reflect changes in itinerary, etc. Similar range of information.
10. Deck plan for the Franconia (1950s) - date unknown. Reference to 'ten pin club for teen-agers' suggests 1950s. Second Franconia scrapped 1956.Collection
Kingsbury Maritime Ephemera CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Folder, FileNomenclature Primary Object Term
Container, DocumentNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing AccessoriesNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationSearch Terms
Cruise Liners, Cruise Ships, Passenger Liners, Cunard Line, Franconia, Passenger Accomodation, Passenger Activities, Shipbuilding, Shipboard Life, Deck Plans, Cunard White Star Line, White Star Line, RMS Franconia, SS Franconia, World CruisesArchive Details
Date(s) of Creation
1934 - 1956
