Robert G. Manette collection of steamship memorabilia, 1897-1982 (bulk 1926-1971).

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Robert G. Manette collection of steamship memorabilia, 1897-1982 (bulk 1926-1971).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/701073137

Memorabilia collected from a variety of steamship companies by Robert G. Manette, an employee of the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand.

.8 linear feet.

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Maritime Research Center, Maritime Library, Maritime Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8004124

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Maritime Research Center, Maritime Library, Maritime Archives

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Lurline (Ship)

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Manette, Robert G.

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Robert G. Manette was a passenger representative for the San Francisco Branch of the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, which was established in New Zealand in 1875 and transported both passengers and freight. In 1914, at its height, it was the largest shipping company in the Southern Hemisphere. In 1917, Union Steamship was acquired by the Peninsular and Oriental Navigation Company (P&O) but retained its own identity. According to The Ships List, the company entered into a joint ventur...