Chandris: An Immigration Story @ Wanneroo Library

Celebrating the Australian Heritage Festival.

Embark on a visual voyage through the history of the Chandris Line during the golden age of the ocean liner with Chris Frame as your guide. Discover how Chandris, with vessels like the Patris and Australis, thrived by transporting thousands of migrants to a new life Down Under through the Australian assisted passage scheme. We will witness the shift from traditional liner services to the burgeoning cruise industry as the company adapted to changing travel demands.

The talk then explores the establishment of Celebrity Cruises as a premium Chandris brand, its innovative early years, and its eventual acquisition by Royal Caribbean International.

Concluding with a look at today's fleet, this photographic journey reveals how Celebrity evolved into a leader in the contemporary cruise world, known for its elegant design and refined onboard experience.

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

FREE: bookings essential

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