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In 1955, the Red Star Line would launch the ''[[King Louis III (ship)|S.S King Louis III]]'', its first ship dedicated to cruise lining. The maiden voyage of the ''S.S King Louis III'' would be a resounding success for the company, who was almost at the brink of bankruptcy. Following continue financial success from the cruise line industry, the company would completely shift to cruise lining in 1962, ending its shipping operations. The company would continue to financial gain throughout the late twentieth century. In 1981, the Red Star Line would begin its {{w|Caribbean Sea}} cruises, which would eventually become a staple for the company. In the same year, the Red Star Line would be incorporated into the newly-formed [[Red Star Group]]. In the modern era, the Red Star Line is considered one of the "[[Big Three]]" of the cruise line industry, along with {{w|Carnival Corporation & plc|Carnival}} and {{w|Genting Hong Kong}}. In 2019, it was reported that the ships of the Red Star Line saw over TBD million passengers, with the company earning $TBD that year. | In 1955, the Red Star Line would launch the ''[[King Louis III (ship)|S.S King Louis III]]'', its first ship dedicated to cruise lining. The maiden voyage of the ''S.S King Louis III'' would be a resounding success for the company, who was almost at the brink of bankruptcy. Following continue financial success from the cruise line industry, the company would completely shift to cruise lining in 1962, ending its shipping operations. The company would continue to financial gain throughout the late twentieth century. In 1981, the Red Star Line would begin its {{w|Caribbean Sea}} cruises, which would eventually become a staple for the company. In the same year, the Red Star Line would be incorporated into the newly-formed [[Red Star Group]]. In the modern era, the Red Star Line is considered one of the "[[Big Three]]" of the cruise line industry, along with {{w|Carnival Corporation & plc|Carnival}} and {{w|Genting Hong Kong}}. In 2019, it was reported that the ships of the Red Star Line saw over TBD million passengers, with the company earning $TBD that year. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Red Star Line was established in 1871 by prominent [[United Commonwealth (1866–1921)|American]] shipping magnate {{w|Clement Griscom}}. Griscom, who was considered a leading pioneer in the pre-revolutionary United Commonwealth shipping industry, founded the company after merging the American-based International Navigation Company and the Dutch-based Dutch-American Anonymous Navigation Society. Griscom would serve as the company's first chairman and president, serving until 1902. The Red Star Line would be one of the many shipping companies owned and operated by Griscom. The Red Star Line shares no historical connection with the British-based {{w|White Star Line|White Star}} and {{w|Blue Star Line}}s other than the obvious name similarities... | |||
==Fleet== | ==Fleet== | ||
==Private resorts== | ==Private resorts== | ||
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| Industry | |
| Founded | 1871 in New York City |
| Headquarters | San Francisco City, San Francisco, Kingdom of Sierra |
Key people | Alec Tremaine (CEO and president) |
| Services | Cruises |
| Parent | Red Star Group |
The Red Star Line is a Sierran-based international cruise line. Founded in 1871, the company is the central subsidiary of Red Star Group and is also one of the oldest active cruise lines in the world. Headquartered in San Francisco City, the Red Star Line owns and operates a total of 22 ships, three of which are the largest passenger ships in the world.
Founded in 1871, the Red Star Line was founded by American and Dutch shipping companies in New York City, with an additional European-based headquarters in Antwerp. The Red Star Line would act as a shipping company, primarily focusing on trade between the United Commonwealth and the Netherlands. During the Northeastern Revolution, the Red Star Line would relocate to San Francisco City in the Kingdom of Sierra and would completely abandon its European headquarters, solely focusing on North American trade. In 1932, the Red Star Line would be granted a royal warrant by Louis III, for "exemplary service to the Crown and people of Sierra". Despite success, the Red Star Line would be considered a minor player in the Sierran shipping industry, with there being larger and more successful shipping companies overshadowing it. Following a merger with a number of smaller passenger liner companies and a number of financial troubles, the Red Star Line would begin to shift its focus away from shipping and to the growing industry of cruise lining.
In 1955, the Red Star Line would launch the S.S King Louis III, its first ship dedicated to cruise lining. The maiden voyage of the S.S King Louis III would be a resounding success for the company, who was almost at the brink of bankruptcy. Following continue financial success from the cruise line industry, the company would completely shift to cruise lining in 1962, ending its shipping operations. The company would continue to financial gain throughout the late twentieth century. In 1981, the Red Star Line would begin its Caribbean Sea cruises, which would eventually become a staple for the company. In the same year, the Red Star Line would be incorporated into the newly-formed Red Star Group. In the modern era, the Red Star Line is considered one of the "Big Three" of the cruise line industry, along with Carnival and Genting Hong Kong. In 2019, it was reported that the ships of the Red Star Line saw over TBD million passengers, with the company earning $TBD that year.
History
The Red Star Line was established in 1871 by prominent American shipping magnate Clement Griscom. Griscom, who was considered a leading pioneer in the pre-revolutionary United Commonwealth shipping industry, founded the company after merging the American-based International Navigation Company and the Dutch-based Dutch-American Anonymous Navigation Society. Griscom would serve as the company's first chairman and president, serving until 1902. The Red Star Line would be one of the many shipping companies owned and operated by Griscom. The Red Star Line shares no historical connection with the British-based White Star and Blue Star Lines other than the obvious name similarities...