White Star Line Vanity License Plate
12" × 6"
$17.99
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$17.99
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Bring a piece of Liverpool maritime history to the road, garage, workshop, or collector display with this White Star Line vanity license plate. Inspired by the shipping line founded in 1845 and reorganized by Thomas Ismay in 1868, it recalls an era of transatlantic crossings, Oceanic-class steamships, and the Liverpool-to-New York route. A fitting accent for admirers of ocean liners, corporate history, migration stories, and the enduring White Star Service legacy.
White Star Line was a British shipping line whose first Liverpool company was founded by John Pilkington and Henry Wilson in 1845. It initially served the UK-Australia trade, later acquiring its first steamship in 1863, before financial failure led to bankruptcy in 1867. On 18 January 1868, Thomas Ismay bought the house flag, trade name and goodwill and established headquarters at Albion House, Liverpool. With financing tied to Gustav Christian Schwabe and shipbuilding by Harland and Wolff, the reorganized line developed North Atlantic services between Liverpool and New York. Its Oceanic-class ships entered service from 1871, followed by notable liners including Britannic, Germanic, Teutonic, Majestic, Cymric and Oceanic. White Star emphasized comfortable travel for upper-class and steerage passengers alongside cargo operations. It merged with rival Cunard Line in 1934 as Cunard-White Star Line; Cunard bought White Star's share in 1950. Modern Cunard ships retain the term White Star Service.
White Star Line Vanity License Plate
$17.99
Sale price
$17.99
Regular price
Bring a piece of Liverpool maritime history to the road, garage, workshop, or collector display with this White Star Line vanity license plate. Inspired by the shipping line founded in 1845 and reorganized by Thomas Ismay in 1868, it recalls an era of transatlantic crossings, Oceanic-class steamships, and the Liverpool-to-New York route. A fitting accent for admirers of ocean liners, corporate history, migration stories, and the enduring White Star Service legacy.
White Star Line was a British shipping line whose first Liverpool company was founded by John Pilkington and Henry Wilson in 1845. It initially served the UK-Australia trade, later acquiring its first steamship in 1863, before financial failure led to bankruptcy in 1867. On 18 January 1868, Thomas Ismay bought the house flag, trade name and goodwill and established headquarters at Albion House, Liverpool. With financing tied to Gustav Christian Schwabe and shipbuilding by Harland and Wolff, the reorganized line developed North Atlantic services between Liverpool and New York. Its Oceanic-class ships entered service from 1871, followed by notable liners including Britannic, Germanic, Teutonic, Majestic, Cymric and Oceanic. White Star emphasized comfortable travel for upper-class and steerage passengers alongside cargo operations. It merged with rival Cunard Line in 1934 as Cunard-White Star Line; Cunard bought White Star's share in 1950. Modern Cunard ships retain the term White Star Service.
| 12" × 6" | |
| Width, in | 12.00 |
| Height , in | 6.00 |
Product features
- Durable 100% aluminum construction with silver backing
- High-definition, vibrant color printing on white front
- Standard size 12" × 6" (30.5 × 15.2 cm)
- Four pre-drilled holes for easy hanging or mounting
- Assembled in the USA from globally sourced parts (mounting hardware not included)
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth