This captivating photograph captures the spirit of "Boat Day," the beloved ritual that marked every Matson liner's departure between Honolulu and San Francisco. Passengers crowd the decks of S.S. Lurline, draped in fresh lei while showering the pier below with a dazzling cascade of paper streamers root the scene firmly in the golden age of Pacific Ocean travel. Rows of gleaming white decks and billowing streamers create a composition alive with movement, celebration, and the bittersweet romance of farewell. For decades, Matson Navigation Company's famed "White Ships," Lurline, Malolo, Matsonia, Mariposa, and Monterey, carried travelers between the mainland and the islands in unmatched style.
Print Types
Enhanced MatteArtwork prints onto a premium, bright white matte paper that yields vibrant images with excellent highlight and shadow detail. Print includes a 1" white border on all sides of the image. |
Canvas Wrap White SidesArtwork prints onto museum-grade canvas then stretched on a wooden frame of 1.5" depth stretcher bars. Canvas is delivered to you with wire hardware, so it is ready to hang. |
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Rolled CanvasArtwork prints onto museum-grade canvas with 2-inch white borders on all sides for stretching or framing at your convenience.
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