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The Cruise Lines
Top 7 Ocean Liner Shipping Lines of the 20th Century
Founded: 1840
Currently operating
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Based in Great Britain
Founded: 1845
Merged with Cunard in 1934
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Based in Great Britain
The Oceanic Steam Navigation Company
British ships contracted with the Royal Mail, therefore using the designation of Royal Mail Steamer, or RMS.
Founded: 1861
Defunct as of 1975
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Based in Paris, France
Compagnie Generale Transatlantique
The United States Lines
Founded: 1921
Defunct as of 1992
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Based in NY, USA
The Italian Line
Founded: 1932
Defunct as of 2002
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Based in Genoa, Italy
Italia di Navigazione
