CardCow Vintage Postcards

M. V. Oriana

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
M. V. Oriana
Chrome unused

Description:
M. V. Oriana, large tourist liner, entering Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal.

M. S. Bergensfjord

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
M. S. Bergensfjord
Chrome unused

Description:
M.S. Bergensfjord, large tourist liner passing through Culebra Cut – Panama Canal.

Ohio River Barges

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Ohio River Barges
(KY), Chrome unused

Description:
Ashland Oil & Refining Company towboat pushes crude oil barges downstream past Huntington, W. Va., Ashland, Ky., and Portsmouth. Ohio.

Avalon

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Avalon
(KY), Chrome unused

Description:
Paddle Wheel Excursion Boat On Ohio River. Kentucky

Riverboat Robert E. Lee, U. S. Highway 21

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Riverboat Robert E. Lee, U. S. Highway 21
(NC), Chrome unused

Description:
On U. S. Highway 21, between Davidson and Mooresville, a "sho-nuff" Mississippi river boat, The Robert E. Lee, churns the cool crystall waters of enormous Lake Norman, offering still more variety of North Carolina's Variety Vacationland.

Ship Ahoy!

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Ship Ahoy!
(NC), Chrome unused

Description:
The ferry is leaving Cedar Island on its scheduled trip to Ocracoke Island – a beautiful 2 hour trip, one of the six trips by ferry on the North Carolina Outer Banks.

Riverboat Robert E. Lee, U. S. Highway 21

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Riverboat Robert E. Lee

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Riverboat Robert E. Lee
(NC), Chrome unused

Description:
One of Lake Norman's top attractions is this colorful replica of one of the most famous riverboats. The paddle wheeler offers regularly scheduled and charter excursions from its dock just off 1-77 at Davidson, N. C.

Aerial View H. M. C. S. Magnificent

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:19:02 +0100

Title:
Aerial View H. M. C. S. Magnificent
Chrome unused

Passing through Miraflores Locks of Panama Canal

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:19:01 +0100

Title:
Passing through Miraflores Locks of Panama Canal
Chrome PM 1967 Feb-20

Description:
Passing through Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal

Grace Line

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:19:01 +0100

Title:
Grace Line
Chrome PM 1965 Apr-06

Description:
These 20,000- ton Sister luxury liners, air-conditioned throughout and gyro-stabilized for cruising comfort. Were expressly designed and built to serve the Caribbean. They sail weekly on 13-day cruises form New York to colorful ports of the Caribbean, South America, and Florida.

S. S. Constitution American Export Isbrandtsen Lines

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:19:01 +0100

Title:
S. S. Constitution American Export Isbrandtsen Lines
Chrome PM 1965 Mar-06

Description:
The Beautiful Sunliners . . . S. S. Constitution provide regular service between New York and Mediterranean ports along the Sunlane . . . Beachcomber Cruises to the Caribbean 1,085 Passengers . . . 23 knots cruising speed . . . 683 feet long . . . 30,090 tons.

Grace Line

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:19:00 +0100

Title:
Grace Line
Chrome PM 1963 May-03

Description:
Santa Magdalena • Santa Mariana • Santa Maria. These brilliant new 20,000 ton liners offer a special combination of elegance and easygoing informality on 19-day cruises to the Caribbean and the Pacific Coast of South America, completely air conditioned, fin stabilized and First Class throughout . Fabulous Terrace Decks provide a unique resort atmosphere for play or relaxation. Sailing every resort atmosphere for play or relaxation. Sailing every Friday from New York to the Republics of panama, Colombia and Ecuador.

Gatun Locks Panama Canal

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:19:00 +0100

Title:
Gatun Locks Panama Canal
Chrome PM 1970 Mar-25

Description:
View from Control Tower. One ship leaving towards Gatun Lake and the other entering the locks

S. S. Constitution American Export Isbrandtsen Lines

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:59 +0100

Title:
S. S. Constitution American Export Isbrandtsen Lines
Chrome PM 1965 Mar-13

Description:
The beautiful Sunliners . . . S. S. Constitution provide regular service between New York and Mediterranean ports along the Sunlane . . . Beachcomber Cruises to the Caribbean 1,085 Passengers . . . 23 knots cruising speed . . . 683 feet long . . . 30,090 tons.

S. S. Nieuw Amsterdam

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:59 +0100

Title:
S. S. Nieuw Amsterdam
Chrome PM 1971 Apr-13

Description:
S. S. Nieuw Amsterdam • 36982 gross tons. • Complete air-conditioning • Swimming pools • Automatic stabilizers. Regular Transatlantic Service and luxury Cruises

Cristoford Colombo

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:59 +0100

Title:
Cristoford Colombo
Chrome PM 1969 Nov-11

Description:
"(29,430 tonn). In Servito Sulla Linee Mediteraneo - North America.

New Flag Ship of Cross Sound Ferry Service

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:58 +0100

Title:
New Flag Ship of Cross Sound Ferry Service
Chrome unused

Description:
New Flag Ship of Cross Sound Ferry Service entering Plum Gut at Orient Point, New York. The M/V "New London" sails four times daily from New London, Connecticut and Orient Point, New York. She is the largest commercial ship ever built in New London. Painting by her Commander, Captain William P. Dukeshire.

The Furness Luxury Liner Queen of Bermuda

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:58 +0100

Title:
The Furness Luxury Liner Queen of Bermuda
Chrome PM 1956 Dec-24

S. S. Independence American Export Lines

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:57 +0100

Title:
S. S. Independence American Export Lines
Chrome PM 1996 Sep-06

Description:
The beautiful Sunliners . . . S. S. Constitution provide regular service between New York and Mediterranean ports along the Sunlane . . . Beachcomber Cruises to the Caribbean 1,085 Passengers . . . 23 knots cruising speed . . . 683 feet long . . . 30,293 gross tons.

Western Cruise Lines

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:56 +0100

Title:
Western Cruise Lines
Miami (FL), Chrome unused

Description:
Western Cruise Lines Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc. General Sales Agents Miami, Florida S. S. Azure seas Registry Panama California's Favorite Water Sport.

Eastern Steamship Lines Inc.,

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:56 +0100

Title:
Eastern Steamship Lines Inc.,
Miami (FL), Chrome unused

Description:
Eastern Steamship Lines Inc., General Sales Agents / Operators Miami, Florida. S. S. Emerald Seas Registry Panama.

Port Houston Loading Cotton For Export

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:55 +0100

Title:
Port Houston Loading Cotton For Export
Chrome unused

Grace Line

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:55 +0100

Title:
Grace Line
Chrome PM 1961

Description:
New Santa Rosa. New Santa Paula. These new Queens of the Grace Line fleet, custom Built for Caribbean Cruising, have all the brilliance of fine resorts, all the last-ward comforts of luxury hotels. Completely air-conditioned; all rooms are outside, each with private bath; topside La Playa decks after largest outdoor swimming pools afloat, expansive areas for sunning and sport. Friday sailings from New York on 13-Day Cruises to six colorful ports in he Caribbean, South America, Florida.

S. S. United States World's Fastest Liner

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:54 +0100

Title:
S. S. United States World's Fastest Liner
Chrome unused

Description:
Largest and most luxurious ship ever built in America and the world's fastest liner. 990 feet long, 101 feet 6 inches broad, 53,300 gross tons. She established new transatlantic speed records both eastbound and westbound on her maiden voyage from new York, July 3, 1952 and from Europe, July 10, 1952. This flagship of the United States Lines and her running mate, the beautiful S. S. America, maintain regular frequent sailings between New York and Europe.

S. S. United States S. S. America

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:54 +0100

Title:
S. S. United States S. S. America
Chrome unused

Description:
S. S. United States • Length 990 ft. • Gross Tonnage 53,300 S. S. America • Length 723 ft. • Gross Tonnage 33,532. The S.S. United States, Flagship of the United States Lines - largest liner ever built in America, is the world's fastest and most modern ship. Holder of Trans-Atlantic speed records, both East and Westbound. The S. S. America - great American luxury liner operating in regular Trans-Atlantic service with the superliner United States.

Georgian Bay Line sister Ships

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:53 +0100

Title:
Georgian Bay Line sister Ships
Chrome unused

Description:
S. S. North American S. S. South American. These two popular vacation ships of the Great Lakes are enjoyed by thousands of tourists as they travel between Buffalo, Detroit, Chicago, Mackinac Island and Duluth.

The Yarmouth Bar harbor Ferry Bluenose

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:51 +0100

Title:
The Yarmouth Bar harbor Ferry Bluenose
Chrome PM 1957 Jul-23

Description:
The Yarmouth-Bar Harbor ferry Bluenose heading for Nova Scotia leaves in her wake the famous Hills of Mount Desert Island seen here across the waters of Frenchmans Bay on he coast of Maine

Ferry Islander

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:51 +0100

Title:
Ferry Islander
Chrome PM 1974 Jul-05

Description:
Ferry Islander, of the Steamship Authority fleet serving Martha's Vineyard with frequent and dependable schedules the year round. The Islander carries 50 autos and 700 passengers and has the most modern equipment including two-way radio phone and radar.

M. V. Siasconset

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:51 +0100

Title:
M. V. Siasconset
Chrome PM 1967 Sep-10

Description:
M. V. Siasconset making daily trips between Hyannis and Nantucket Island During the Summer season

Ferry Islander

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:50 +0100

Title:
Ferry Islander
Chrome unused

Description:
Ferry Islander, of the Steamship Authority fleet serving Martha's Vineyard with frequent and dependable schedules the year round. The Islander carries 50 autos and 700 passengers and has the most modern equipment including two-way radio phone and radar.

Island Queen

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:49 +0100

Title:
Island Queen
Chrome unused

Description:
This new 300 passenger vessel sails daily from Pier 45, Falmouth Harbor, to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, June thru Labor Day. Sailing from Pier 45, Fajardo, Puerto Rico, to St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.

Steamer Nantucket at Woods Hole

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:49 +0100

Title:
Steamer Nantucket at Woods Hole
Cape Cod (MA), Chrome unused

World's Highest Tides

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:48 +0100

Title:
World's Highest Tides
Chrome unused

Description:
The world's highest tides are shown leaving this Norwegian carrier high and dry. Tides may vary as much as from 30 to 50 feet. These two photographs were taken six hours apart and give an excellent example of the tide changes

M. V. S. John Hamilton Grey

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:48 +0100

Title:
M. V. S. John Hamilton Grey
Chrome unused

Description:
The newest passenger and car ferry operating between Cape Tormentine, New Brunswick and Port Borden, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Welland Canal St. Catharines

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:47 +0100

Title:
Welland Canal St. Catharines
Chrome unused

Description:
Seaway Lookout at Lock 3

Princess Marguerite

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:47 +0100

Title:
Princess Marguerite
Chrome unused

Description:
The C.P.R. ferry, Princess marguerite in Victoria's picturesque harbour. Under the flag of the B. C. Coast Steamship Service this C.P.R. ferry plys the coastal waters of British Columbia, connecting Vancouver Island to the mainland.

The Yarmouth Bar Harbor Ferry Bluenose

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:47 +0100

Title:
The Yarmouth Bar Harbor Ferry Bluenose
Chrome unused

Description:
The Yarmouth-Bar Harbor ferry Bluenose heading for Nova Scotia leaves in her wake the famous Hills of Mount Desert Island seen here across the waters of Frenchmans Bay on he coast of Maine

M. V. S. Lucy Maude Montgomery

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:46 +0100

Title:
M. V. S. Lucy Maude Montgomery
Chrome unused

Description:
Passenger and car ferry operating between Cape Tormentine, New Brunswick and Port Border, Prince Edward Island. This ferry loads and unloads from the bow which opens up as shown in pictures.

M. V. Lord Selkirk

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:46 +0100

Title:
M. V. Lord Selkirk
Chrome unused

Description:
M. V. Lord Selkirk Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island to Carriboo, Nova Scotia, Ferry Service Capacity 65 automobiles. Built 1958. Operated by Northumberland Ferries Ltd., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. (Colour Photo Courtesy Craswell Portrait Studio, Charlottetown, P. E. I.)

M. V. S. Abegweit

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:45 +0100

Title:
M. V. S. Abegweit
Chrome unused

Description:
World's most modern and powerful icebreaker of its kind. Especially built to carry passengers and car traffic between Cape Tormentine, New Brunswick, and Cape Borden, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Car capacity, 125.

C. N. R. Car Ferry Abegweit

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:45 +0100

Title:
C. N. R. Car Ferry Abegweit
Chrome unused

Description:
C. N. R. Car Ferry Abegweit, which operates between Borden, P. E. I., and Cape Tormentine, N. B.

S. S. Prince Edward Island

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:44 +0100

Title:
S. S. Prince Edward Island
Chrome unused

Description:
A powerful ice breaker Ferry, built to carry Railway and automobile traffic between Cape Tormentine, New Brunswick and Cape Borden. Princes Edward Island. Canada.

S. S. Atlantic American Export Isbrandtsen Lines

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:43 +0100

Title:
S. S. Atlantic American Export Isbrandtsen Lines
Chrome PM 1965 Jul-21

Description:
Length 564 Feet . . . 20 knots . . . Completely air conditioned . . . Accommodations for 844 passengers . . . All rooms with private bathrooms. Transatlantic service and 24 day Sunlane Cruises to the Western Mediterranean Beachcomber Cruises to the Caribbean

Eastern Steamship Corp. Gen'l Agents, Pier 3

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:43 +0100

Title:
Eastern Steamship Corp. Gen'l Agents, Pier 3
Miami (FL), Chrome PM 1965 Jun-28

Description:
100% air-conditioned S. S. Evangline 13-day Year-round Cruises to the West Indians form Miami

Princess Helene

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:43 +0100

Title:
Princess Helene
Chrome PM 1962 Aug-22

Description:
Canadian Pacific Passenger and Car Ferry between Digby Nova Scotia and Saint John New Brunswick. Canada

Bateau De Croisiere du Saguenay Saguenay Cruise Ship

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:42 +0100

Title:
Bateau De Croisiere du Saguenay Saguenay Cruise Ship
Chrome PM 1963 Aug-01

TS Bremen

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:42 +0100

Title:
TS Bremen
Chrome unused

Description:
TS Bremen 32,360 GRT Flagship of North German Lloyd.

Homeric Lounge

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:41 +0100

Title:
Homeric Lounge
Chrome PM 1964 May-20

Description:
Life on Board the Homeric

Cunard R. M. S. Queen Elizabeth

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:18:40 +0100

Title:
Cunard R. M. S. Queen Elizabeth
Chrome PM 1957 Jun-24