Bahamas Philately: 1967 Definitive Series – 5c Oceanic

S/S Oceanic entered cruise service from New York to the Bahamas on 24 April 1965. During summers, Oceanic ran seven-day cruises from New York to the Bahamas with longer cruises to the Caribbean during the winter. Oceanic was one of the most successful cruise ships of her time, operating consistently at 95% capacity with cruises booked up to one year in advance.

Details

  • Designer: Portrait by Anthony Buckley
  • Printer: Bradbury Wilkinson
  • Process: Litho & Recess (portrait & BAHAMAS)
  • Paper: 
    • Normal
    • White (1970) papers
  • Watermark: Multi Crown CA
  • Perf: 13.5
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1968 – Tormena Industrie Grafiche I (Grey)