American President - Bangkok

Bangkok, the capital of Thailand is known for its ornate architecture, sacred temples and vibrant city life. The Chao Phraya River is a major river in Thailand that flows through Bangkok, allowing ease of transportation by ship. In this poster, we observe a ship calmly passing by a most serene backdrop. This poster is one of a series commissioned by American President Lines to promote travel by way of ship using their 50 port locations.

The American President Lines was created in 1938, just prior to World War II, as a result of the renaming of the Dollar Steamship Lines which emerged from bankruptcy as APL. By 1940 the American Government commissioned 16 new ships, all to be named after American Presidents. The growth of the company continued for the next 70 years with American President Lines Ltd, along with its parent company CMA CGM, the world’s third largest container transportation and shipping company providing more than 80 services. APL operates a container-ship fleet, including 153 container vessels. Formerly a subsidiary of Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), it is now a wholly owned subsidiary of CMA CGM, a global transportation and logistics company engaged in shipping and related businesses based in France.

J. Clift was an artist who designed many posters advertising travel to both Thailand and Singapore. Unfortunately, there is little information on the artist.

This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all our posters.