Orient Steam Navigation Company
The Orient Steam Navigation Company, also known as the Orient Line, was a British shipping company with roots going back to the late 18th century. From the early 20th century onwards, an association began with P&O which became 51% shareholder in 1919 and culminated in the Orient Line being totally absorbed into that company in 1966.
| Industry | Cruising |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1797 |
| Founder | James Thompson |
| Defunct | 1966 |
| Fate | Absorbed by P&O |
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| Headquarters | , United Kingdom |
Key people | James Thompson |
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