White Star Line Car Magnet
Let the White Star Line story travel with you. This car magnet honors the Liverpool shipping company that became a defining name of North Atlantic passenger travel after Thomas Ismay’s 1868 reorganization. Its fleet included Oceanic, Teutonic, Majestic, Olympic, Titanic, and Britannic, securing a place in maritime memory well beyond its 1934 merger with Cunard. A distinctive display piece for ship enthusiasts, Liverpool history followers, and steamship-age collectors.
White Star Line was a British shipping line associated with passenger and cargo services between the British Empire and the United States. The first company using the name was founded in Liverpool, England, in 1845 by John Pilkington and Henry Wilson, initially serving the UK-Australia trade. After financial difficulties and bankruptcy in 1867, Thomas Ismay bought the house flag, trade name and goodwill on 18 January 1868 and established headquarters at Albion House, Liverpool. Working with Harland and Wolff, the reorganized line developed North Atlantic services between Liverpool and New York. Its Oceanic-class ships entered service from 1871, while later vessels included Britannic, Germanic, Teutonic, Majestic, Olympic, Titanic and Britannic. White Star emphasized comfortable travel for upper-class and steerage passengers rather than speed alone. It merged with rival Cunard Line in 1934 as Cunard-White Star Line. Cunard purchased White Star's share in 1950, continuing as a single company until 2005; Cunard is now part of Carnival Corporation. Modern Cunard ships retain the phrase White Star Service for their expected level of customer service.
| 7.5'' × 4.5'' | |
| Width, in | 7.50 |
| Height, in | 4.50 |
Product features
- 100% vinyl face with matte finish for a muted, non-reflective look
- Black magnetic backing grips metal surfaces and removes cleanly
- All-weather durability—resists rain and sun exposure
- Available in three sizes to fit vehicles, toolboxes, or merch displays
- Printed with Digital-Direct Printing (DDP) for sharp, long-lasting color
Care instructions
- Wipe the dust off gently with a soft, dry cloth.
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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Wipe the dust off gently with a soft, dry cloth.