Nelson French

Ormonde to Oriana: Orient Line to Australia and Beyond Nelson French

Marc Notes: Nelson French joined the Orient Line as an Assistant Purser when he was released from the Army in 1947. He was appointed Purser in 1954 and thereafter served in every ship of the Orient fleet. Here he tells of his time with the Orient Line. Publisher Marketing: This excellent book relates the experiences of a sea-going Purser during the golden era of British passenger vessels, plying their trade between the UK, North America, Australia and the Far East. It would be of great interest to anyone with connections to the sea and the P&O Line/Orient Line in particular. Contributor Bio:  French, Nelson Nelson French joined the Orient Line as an Assistant Purser when he was released from the Army in 1947. He was appointed Purser in 1954 and thereafter served in every ship of the Orient Fleet. He was involved in the commissioning and the Maiden Voyage of the last great Orient Liner, Oriana.