The 1950s to 1970s was a period of great migration to Australia, especially from Europe. Shipping lines took advantage of the demand, with some companies benefiting from the Australian government's subsidized immigration scheme.
Many shipping lines sailed via the Suez Canal or South Africa across the Indian Ocean to Australia and the Far East. Others undertook the leisurely, long voyage across the Pacific to reach Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Some of these lines offered voyages completely around the world.
Click the shipping companies below for their interesting history, ships, images and trade routes: