The Art that Sold the Ocean Liner

From the early days of steam to the final voyages of the last great liners, shipping lines commissioned some of the greatest artists of their times to produce stunning works of art in order to advertise ocean travel. These iconic works of poster art offer a peak into the cultural, technological, and political movements that created the great ocean liners and defined the world they sailed in. Support Big Old Boats by joining our crew over on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/BigOldBoats Check out our ship-shape merch! https://www.bigoldboats.com/shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigoldboats Twitter: https://twitter.com/BigOldBoats Sources: The Liner by Philip Dawson: https://amzn.to/31SAOBK The Only Way to Cross by John Maxtone-Graham: https://amzn.to/3lLVFjA Music sourced from Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/hdulva Chapters: 0:00 Advertising the Ocean Liner 1:46 Chapter 1: An Uncomfortable Crossing 5:22 Chapter 2: The New Narrative 9:21 Chapter 3: Nationalism 13:59 Chapter 4: Tourism in the Modern Age 19:56 Chapter 5: Getting There is Half the Fun! Disclaimer: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you. Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue providing free high-quality historical content.