Olympic and the White Star buy out of 1928
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Mark Baber
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What "buy out of 1928"?
Mark Baber
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Royal Mail Steam Packet Co purchased the White Star Line in 1928
Ah! Never seen or heard it called a "buy out" before, and from the wording of your message I thought it had something to do with Olympic's "redecoration."
(The year was 1926, not 1928, btw.)
Try tracking down a copy of "A Business of National Importance," a history of Royal Mail that devotes considerable attention to the RMSP acquisition of White Star and the subsequent disintegration of the Royal Mail Group.
Also, run a search on the board; we've discussed the post-IMM history of White Star on numerous occasions.
Ah! Never seen or heard it called a "buy out" before, and from the wording of your message I thought it had something to do with Olympic's "redecoration."
(The year was 1926, not 1928, btw.)
Try tracking down a copy of "A Business of National Importance," a history of Royal Mail that devotes considerable attention to the RMSP acquisition of White Star and the subsequent disintegration of the Royal Mail Group.
Also, run a search on the board; we've discussed the post-IMM history of White Star on numerous occasions.
Michael H. Standart
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I don't know if any "Sprucing up" was done in response to a change in ownership, but then a ship undergoes numerous facelifts and refits during her operational lifetime. My understanding of the Olympic was that she was very well looked after by White Star with the result that her material condition was very good...and in some respects improved...throughout her career. Refinishing, re-upholstering and/or replacing worn furniture would happen as a matter of routine.
Having said that, some of the "improvements" thought of as a good idea at the time, left a thing or dozen to be desired. For example refinishing the Grand Staircase in a lime colour that can only be described as ghastly. (At least to our eyes.)
You might want to get a copy of RMS Olympic, Titanic's Sister, by Mark Chirnside which is available at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/075243148X/qid=1126713340/sr=2-2/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_2/002-0140115-8186416?v=glance&s=books
This may not be what you can call the definitive history of the ship, but it's as close as you can ever come to it for now. Mark researched this work for years and did one hel of a job digging up some very obscure source material.
Having said that, some of the "improvements" thought of as a good idea at the time, left a thing or dozen to be desired. For example refinishing the Grand Staircase in a lime colour that can only be described as ghastly. (At least to our eyes.)
You might want to get a copy of RMS Olympic, Titanic's Sister, by Mark Chirnside which is available at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/075243148X/qid=1126713340/sr=2-2/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_2/002-0140115-8186416?v=glance&s=books
This may not be what you can call the definitive history of the ship, but it's as close as you can ever come to it for now. Mark researched this work for years and did one hel of a job digging up some very obscure source material.
Steve Olguin
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I believe that the changes in the dining saloon reflected the taste of Lady "soandso" (her name escapes me) who was basically one of the new owners of the ship. (all found in Mark Chirnside's book.)
Trevor Powell
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Steve, I believe you are referring to Lady Kylsant.
Steve Olguin
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Thanks Trevor
Trevor Powell
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Your very welcome, Steve.
Mark Chirnside
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Hi Michael,
That's high praise indeed! Thanks for your kind words, and thanks to all who have bought the book. Sales seem to be particularly strong at the moment. I'll never complain about a free advertisement.
Best wishes,
Mark.
That's high praise indeed! Thanks for your kind words, and thanks to all who have bought the book. Sales seem to be particularly strong at the moment. I'll never complain about a free advertisement.
Best wishes,
Mark.
Michael H. Standart
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>>Thanks for your kind words<<
You earned them Mark, and then some. I hope the sales will continue to be strong and that this ship will finally get some of the recognition she deserves.
You earned them Mark, and then some. I hope the sales will continue to be strong and that this ship will finally get some of the recognition she deserves.
Mark Chirnside
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Hi Luke,
I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks!
Hi Michael,
Hopefully indeed. I'd like to think that the book will go a small way towards raising her profile. Fortunately, we have a November reprint so there will be plenty of copies available for Christmas.
Best wishes,
Mark.
I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks!
Hi Michael,
Hopefully indeed. I'd like to think that the book will go a small way towards raising her profile. Fortunately, we have a November reprint so there will be plenty of copies available for Christmas.
Best wishes,
Mark.
Trevor Powell
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>>Fortunately, we have a November reprint so there will be plenty of copies available for Christmas.<<
Great! Perhaps I'll find a copy under the Christmas Tree. Knowing your work, Mark, it will make an outstanding read.
Great! Perhaps I'll find a copy under the Christmas Tree. Knowing your work, Mark, it will make an outstanding read.