Sea Communications
' Running the Ship : Liners '
Lord ESSENDON
Lord Essendon, who is Chairman of the Furness Withy Line and of the Royal Mail, and a Director of the Cunard White Star Line, has been connected with the shipping industry for over fifty years. And listeners will find in his talk not only an intimate knowledge of the tiniest detail of ships afloat, but almost a lyric love of these ships.
He will describe the evolution of the liner from a ship which Dr. Johnson said was far less comfortable than gaot into the luxurious floating hotel and railway it is today. The planning oft he ship, its construction, the concern for the safety of passengers and crew, the difficulties of catering, cargo, the infinitesimal cost of freight, the economic difficulties of our times, the skill, courage, and loyalty of the personnel-these among other things will be dealt with in Lord Essendon's talk.