A Photographic History of P&O in Australia @ Clarkson Library

Celebrating the Australian Heritage Festival.

Join Chris Frame as he takes a look back at the long and varied history of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O).

Following the recent closure of P&O Cruises Australia, a long chapter of maritime history in the Southern Hemisphere has come to an end. But where did it all start? The heritage of P&O can be traced back to the dawn of passenger shipping, when Arthur Anderson and Brodie McGhie Willcox formed a company to service the Iberian Peninsula. It grew to become a mainstay of Australian shipping, from the first steam services and the transport of troops in two world wars to its final era as a dedicated cruise line.

Chris Frame Bio

Chris Frame is an Australian maritime historian, author, and lecturer known for his accessible storytelling about ocean liners and passenger‑ship history. His passion began in childhood and grew during his first voyage on QE2, inspiring him to co‑author QE2: A Photographic Journey in 2008. He has since written over a dozen maritime history books, appeared as an expert on BBC, CNN, Channel 5, and ABC Radio, and is a regular speaker on cruise ships, in museums, and at public events. Chris also runs a popular YouTube channel and co‑hosts a cruise‑industry podcast with Rachelle Cross.

Target audience: Adults

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