In April 1995 two companies both with with long histories had reason to celebrate, for P&O ORIANA was the culmination of over 150 years experience in passenger shipping with her being the largest ship and that the company had ordered for their UK operation, but for Meyer Werft themselves ORIANA as was a reason to celebrate, not only the largest ship built in Germany her completion also marked the 200th anniversary of the company which had been founded by Wilam Rolf Meyer in 1795.
The celebrations were held on board Oriana where German Chancellor Helmut Kohl joined P&O's chairman Lord Sterling and P&O Cruises Chairman Tim Harris for a tour and lunch on their latest technical masterpiece.
German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, second from left joins P&O management to celebrate Meyer Werfts 200 years of shipbuilding activities.
Photo Copyright: Meyer Werft.
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