Ephemera of the Calédonien and Tahitien
A few bits and pieces collected from on board.
Crossing the date line
Note left in cabins announcing the crossing of the date line, Tahitien, 25 February 1964. From the collection of Luc Pieterbourg
Luggage label and a timely reminder.
Luggage label and card placed in cabins to remind passengers to advance watches. Collection of Richard Francis.
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Passenger list Passenger list of First and Tourist Class passengers from Calédonien journey departing Sydney in April 1970. Click on the image to view or download a pdf of the document. Collection of Richard Francis. |
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MM brochure describing ports of call Booklet distributed to passengers on Calédonien and Tahitien in 1967. Click on the image to view or download a pdf of the document. Collection of Helmut Kriege. |
Positioning notice
Caledonien’s position on Sunday 6 October 1968. At 12:00 sharp every day, the ship’s position was measured with a sextant, and the result posted in a box for everyone to view. From the collection of Helmut Kriege
