The Cruise Lines
Top 7 Ocean Liner Shipping Lines of the 20th Century
Founded: 1840
Currently operating
Based in Great Britain
Founded: 1845
Merged with Cunard in 1934
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
Based in Paris, France
Compagnie Generale Transatlantique
The United States Lines
Founded: 1921
Defunct as of 1992
Based in NY, USA
The Italian Line
Founded: 1932
Defunct as of 2002
Based in Genoa, Italy
Italia di Navigazione
Founded: 1857
Merged with HAPAG in 1970
Based in Bremen, Germany
Norddeutscher Lloyd Line
Founded: 1847
Merged with NDL in 1970
Based in Bremen, Germany
HAPAG
List of Flag and Funnel Design for Ocean Liners
