Arranged chronologically as a timeline, this narrative focuses on the development, growth and decline of the Oceanic Steam Navigaton Company (trading as the White Star Line). Covering the origins and foundation of the company, the narrative includes the acquisition by Royal Mail and merger with Cunard, and ends in 2006 with the purchase of the Nomadic at auction by the Northern Ireland Department of Social Develpment. Passage details, events and mishaps from the ships' voyages are also detailed. Illustrated throughout with photographs of the ships, company offices and samples of advertising and publicity material.