A poster, measuring approx. 24.5 x 38 inches, of ''Royal Mail Lines'' by Padden, advertising ''Sunshine Cruises '' on S.S. Atlantis, showing the ship and an Arab seller of jewellry. Atlantis was built in 1913 as ''Andes'' and served with the Royal Mail Lines on their crusies to South America. In World War I she served as an auxiliary cruiser. In 1930 she was modified for crusing and renamed ''Atlantis''. In World War II she served as a hospital ship, and after WWII as an emigrant carrier, until broken up in Scotland in 1952. Poster, dating from 1930''s was purchased in Oudtshoorn, South Africa. From a collection of maritime and nautical ephemera collected over a lifetime by a former Dutch diplomat. Please note that all of our posters, prints, pochoirs and ephemera are original, non-reproduction, vintage works of art. Please check out our other items for sale and contact us with any questions, or requests for additional photos. This poster appears to be in excellent condition but has not been removed from its frame. Poster is framed currently and will be shipped framed unless otherwise requested be the purchaser. Thank You! Status: For Sale Reference#: GB05 Condition: A Year: 1930s circa Country: England Height: 24.5 in. (62.23 cm) Width: 38 in. (96.52 cm) Title: Sunshine Cruises/Atlantis/Vintage 1930''s Travel Poster

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