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Commonwealth & Dominion / Port Line

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This fact file is a snapshot of the company between 1930 and 1945.

Owners

Cunard (UK)

Company flag

Company flagWhite with a red St George`s cross over a blue St Andrew`s cross.

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Southampton agent

Cunard-White Star

Ship colours

Company ship

Grey hull. Red funnels with black tops and two narrow black bands.

Timeline

1914Founded to operate services between UK, Australia and New Zealand
1916Company is bought by Cunard
1937Commonwealth & Dominion renamed as Port Line
1966Port Line becomes part of Associated Container Transportation group
1982The last two Port Line ships, Port Caroline and Port Chalmers are sold
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