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Topic: Blue Star Line


  
 Blue Line - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Blue line (ice hockey), the line between center ice and each team's zone
Blue Line (Lebanon), the UN drawn line between Israel and Lebanon
Blue Line (Dallas Area Rapid Transit), Dallas, Texas
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Blue_Line   (164 words)

  
 Arandora Star - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Arandora Star was a cruise ship that was sunk in controversial circumstances by a German U-boat during World War II.
Built by Cammell Laird and Company, Limited for the Blue Star Line in 1927, at 12,847 gross tonnage and a length of 535 feet she was capable of transporting 354 first class passengers at a service speed of sixteen knots.
The Arandora Star's Master, Edgar Wallace Moulton, was posthumously awarded the Lloyd’s War Medal for "Bravery at Sea", and the Canadian commander Harry DeWolf was cited for his heroism in the rescue operation, as was Captain Burfeind.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Arandora_Star   (420 words)

  
 Blue Star Line
The Blue Star Line was owned by Vestey Brothers, Union Cold Storage Company and commenced operating their own ships in 1909, principally for the carriage of frozen produce initially from South America and China.
In1935 Blue Star Line purchased the goodwill and services (but no ships) of Frederick Leyland and Company and transferred some of its existing vessels to Leyland registered ownership.
Similarly, Blue Star Line purchased the Lamport and Holt Line in 1944 and the Booth Line in 1946.
www.theshipslist.com /ships/lines/bluestar.html   (2158 words)

  
 Lamport and Holt Line
ex- Albion Star, 1954 transferred from Blue Star Line renamed Balzac, 1959 renamed Carroll, 1960 reverted to Blue Star Line renamed Norman Star.
1955 transferred to Blue Star Line renamed Washington Star, 1956 reverted to Debrett, 1964 sold, renamed Ambasciata and scrapped.
Chartered from Booth Line, 1967 reverted to Booth Line renamed Cuthbert.
www.theshipslist.com /ships/lines/lamport.html   (3343 words)

  
 Blue Star Banner
The Blue Star Service Banner was designed and patented in 1917 by World War I Army Capt. Robert L. Queissner of the 5th Ohio Infantry who had two sons serving on the front line.
On flags displaying multiple stars, including gold stars, when the flags are suspended as against a wall, the gold star(s) will be to the right of, or above the blue star(s) a place of honor nearest the staff.
Blue Star Service Banners, while widely used across America during World Wars I and II, were not embraced during the Korean or Vietnam wars with nearly the same enthusiasm.
www.ialegion.org /blue_star_banner.htm   (517 words)

  
 Kline's Blue Star
The service flag (also known as "blue star banners" or "son in service flags") was designed and patented by World War I Army Captain Robert L. Queissner of the 5th Ohio Infantry who had two sons serving on the front line.
The color of the stars is also symbolic in that the blue star represents hope and pride and the gold star represents sacrifice to the cause of liberty and freedom.
In 1942, the Blue Star Mothers of America was founded as a veteran service organization and was part of a movement to provide care packages to military members serving overseas and also provide assistance to families who encountered hardships as a result of their son or husband serving during the war.
home.houston.rr.com /b17gunner/Kline's_Blue_Star.html   (469 words)

  
 British shipping companies (B)
During their operations Weir have operated several service lines and one, the India-Africa Line which originated from the 1932 takeover of the India Natal Line, had its own flag which was blue with a narrow diagonal biband of white over red from upper hoist to lower fly.
The Black Ball Line noted here is that operated by James Baines and Co. of Liverpool, U.K. and according to Loughran (1979) both the name and the flag were appropriated from the American company of that name, despite their protests, which means that the field was red, not white.
According to http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~nzbound/nzbound/lines.htm, the flag of the Blackball line was a white swallowtail with a fl ball.
www.allstates-flag.com /fotw/flags/gb~hfba.html   (2488 words)

  
 The Hindu Business Line : Blue Star bets on offshore income
SOFTWARE services provider Blue Star Infotech Ltd. (BSIL) expects 85 per cent of its revenue in the current financial year to come from offshore efforts, according to its Managing Director, Mr Parmod Bhalla.
Blue Star had recently won a three-year new order of Rs 22 crore from its existing client, York International.
Blue Star also sees a strong momentum in client adds in the current quarter.
www.blonnet.com /2003/03/10/stories/2003031001140200.htm   (462 words)

  
 Mothers of Marines; Blue Star Flag
Theodore Roosevelt's family had a banner with a gold star in honor of their son who was shot down over France in 1918.
When a soldier dies in action the blue star is replaced with a gold star.
Another method is to put a smaller gold star on top of the blue star so the blue still surrounds the gold.
www.bctonline.com /~momusmc/blue_star.html   (260 words)

  
 Colon Cancer Alliance: Blue Star Jewelry
The blue star symbol represents the eternal memory of those people whose lives have been lost to colorectal cancer (CRC) and the shining hope for a future free of this disease.
The blue star collection, designed by Elise Rosenstock of ElyseRyan, will serve as a reminder of the importance of screening and signify that people who have been touched by the disease are not alone.
One Sunday afternoon, she took a picture of the blue star, the national symbol for colorectal cancer, to Elise at her daughter's soccer tournament and asked her if she could design an enhancer to resemble this symbol.
www.ccalliance.org /events/jewelry.htm   (500 words)

  
 Blue Star   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Blue Star has three state- of -the -art-manufacturing units situated in Thane, Bharuch & Dadra.
Each unit has its own line of products and works independently of the other.
Blue Star uses sophisticated 3D modeling software called Pro -Engineer for all its new product development and value engineering.
www.bluestarindia.com /prod-facility1.html   (107 words)

  
 House flag, Blue Star Line... (AAA0152) - National Maritime Museum
Blue Star Line was originally owned by the brothers William and Edmund Vestey, members of a family of Liverpool grocers.
Blue Star Line was registered on 28 July 1911, its vessels carrying imported frozen meat from South America, particularly Argentina.
In 1968 Blue Star Port Lines Management was formed in order to rationalize the two companies' Australasian services.
www.nmm.ac.uk /collections/explore/object.cfm?ID=AAA0152   (258 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Blue Lines: Music: Massive Attack   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
There's a wonderfully sparse, late-night feel on tracks such as 'Blue Lines' and 'Five Man Army' - the way 3D and crew languidly interact with each other on these tracks is awesome - and 'Lately' has such a dreamy, atmospheric quality to it, not forgetting a wicked bassline.
Although many have spoken of the enormous influence of 'Blue Lines' on modern music, few seem to have taken time to consider the influences that have shaped it (something the band has expressley done in the liner notes to the album).
Massive attack's blue lines is undoubtly one of the best debuts over recent years and possibly the best dance album ever.
www.amazon.co.uk /Blue-Lines-Massive-Attack/dp/B000000WHX   (1153 words)

  
 Ð.O.V.A - Blue Funnel Line - Palm Line - Blue Star Line
The Blue Funnel Line and Blue Star Line were cargo lines that operated ships with
Palm Line founded in 1949 stopped operations in 1986 and sold off in 1989.
Blue Star Line was disposed of in 1998 but there are
members.aol.com /linerteck/bpb.html   (141 words)

  
 The Hindu Business Line : Blue Star net up 5 pc
Blue Star has reported a 5 per cent increase in net profit, which touched the Rs.
The company's total income during the year was Rs 716.06 crore, representing a 19 per cent increase compared to its income in the previous fiscal.
Mr Ashok M Advani, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the company, said Blue Star was in the process of implementing several strategic initiatives to augment manufacturing capacity, product innovation and brand building.
www.thehindubusinessline.com /2004/05/13/stories/2004051302030200.htm   (167 words)

  
 blue : All Items on Ruby Lane
It is a pleasant grayish blue with brown tones.
The outside color is a Midnight Blue and both ends are encrusted with 8 Blue Baguette and numerous tiny clear rhinestones.
A 7 inch bowl in the classic 1961 blue and white transfer pattern, with leaf border.
search.rubylane.com /search/,page=149,ss=blue.html   (1459 words)

  
 Blue Star Line
SS Albion Star, which was built in 1919 by Workman Clarke and Co. Ltd., in Belfast.
Brasil Star, like her two sisters, later received a refit and a saw shorter funnel extension than that on the Argentina Star, at the same time her hull was painted grey.
She, like her sisters, Uruguay Star, received a refit at a later date and was given extended pipe atop her funnel and had her hull painted grey.
www.ssmaritime.com /bluestarline.htm   (1223 words)

  
 PITCAIRN ISLAND SHIP COVERS
The Pitcairn Islands Post Office issued an attractive souvenir sheet of stamps on the 8th January, 2003 giving homage to the ships of the Blue Star line which had served as one of the main methods of communication for the isolated island.
America Star called for the last time, southbound sailing from Houston, Texas to Auckland, New Zealand on 8 January 2003, the date upon which the sheetlet was issued.
Melbourne Star was originally named ACT III, America Star was ACT IV, Sydney Star was ACT V and Queensland Star was ACT VI.
www.newzeal.com /theme/Ships/Pitcairn/pitcairnships.htm   (527 words)

  
 Research guide F2: Shipping companies: Blue Star Line bibliography: NMM PORT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
This guide lists some of the printed material about the history of the Blue Star Line in the Museum's Caird Library, which is open to everyone free of charge, Monday - Saturday, 10.00-16.45 (Saturday by appointment).
Blue Star Line, Blue Star Line: Passenger Service de Luxe to South America (London, Blue Star Line).
Haws, Duncan, Blue Star Line (Hereford: TCL Publications, 1988).
www.port.nmm.ac.uk /research/f2.html   (370 words)

  
 Blue Star Speaks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The roles of all humans of all Earth Star generations would eventually either seek other planets to inhabit, or be asked to volunteer to inhabit other spheres.
It was then that plan “A” was initiated for the safe evacuation of our Star Keepers on all the continents, as well as those humans whose “fight for life,” was centered upon the dissolution of the Illuminati forces and the emergence of Spiritual Principals.
Although the Earth Star Planet was Created in a blink in God’s Eye, her format, geophysical layout, atmospheric conditions etc., were Created well in advance.
www.bluestarspeaks.com /bluestar4a.html   (4579 words)

  
 Blue Stars | Recent News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Blue Star Organization is proud to announce the sponsorship of Coulee Cadence - Winter Drum Line.
Striving to provide more music educational opportunities through out the coulee region school districts, the concept of a winter drum program for youth ages 10-16 was designed.
Membership in the Blue Star Cadets is not required.
www.bluestars.org /story.php?story_id=213   (129 words)

  
 About Blue Star Sportswear   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Blue Star has been imitated, but never duplicated.
Blue Star has added several new items to our lineup, including the Elite Series Singlets: The Sunburst and The Accelerator.
Blue Star has made a commitment to Middle School uniforms.
www.bluestarsportswear.com /about_us.html   (403 words)

  
 Blue Star Speaks/Song of the Third Millennium
Blue Star explains in detail the myriad reasons for the birthing
The Blue Star Trilogy is a compilation of Truths.
Song Of The Third Millennium is highly recomended by Ann Ulrich Miller, Publisher of the Earth Star Publications.
www.bluestarspeaks.com /thesongofthethirdmillennium.htm   (994 words)

  
 Blue Star Jets - travel agents contact for private charter jets worldwide with 4 hour notice.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Blue Star Jets - travel agents contact for private charter jets worldwide with 4 hour notice.
Plus, Virtuoso's personal relationships with the top hotels, resorts, spas, lodges, cruise lines and tour companies provide you with incredible values and rare experiences - from complimentary upgrades and amenities, to special recognition and privileged access.
As a Virtuoso Travel Partner, Blue Star Jets managing directors, Andrea Spring and Jose Zavala, work closely with over 6,000 elite travel specialist in North and South America, with their daily charter requirements.
www.bluestarjets.com /ltadcontact_virtuoso.htm   (225 words)

  
 Rossi's Blue Star - Location
Rossi's Steakhouse, Tavern, Blue Star and Star Pizza are located in the Metro Building, in the heart of downtown Minneapolis at 9th St. and Marquette Ave.
From the ramp, take the elevator downstairs to the street level for Star Pizza or the lower level for the Steakhouse, Tavern or Blue Star.
Rossi's is also located near several public transit routes including the Hiawatha Light Rail line.
www.bluestarjazz.com /locations.php   (194 words)

  
 Blue Star Spares - The BEST source for Australian Chrysler Valiant Restoration parts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Blue Star Spares - The BEST source for Australian Chrysler Valiant Restoration parts
In addition to the wide range of new parts we sell we also supply quality used parts from our stock of approximately two hectares of vehicles stored at our yard.
If there is anything you require in that line, please contact us and we can advise you as to the availability of a particular part.
www.bluestarspares.com.au /about.asp   (197 words)

  
 Blue Stars Discussion Forums -> 1971
Blue Stars Discussion Forums -> Main Forums -> Miscellaneous Discussion
Dawn sent me an email telling me that while cleaning her basement, she found this program for the 1971 Rhapsody.
From a four-pointed star to a five-pointed star to a six-pointed star.
www.bluestars.org /forum/index.php?showtopic=2351   (196 words)

  
 Blue Star AeroSpace - Experience
CEO level responsibility for a large national travel related company with staff and facilities in six states.
These responsibilities include planning, bottom line financial responsibility and reporting to a Board of Directors, downsizing staff and facilities, sale of assets, data security.
Blue Star AeroSpace, LLC · (360) 756-6940 · info@bluestaraerospace.com
www.bluestaraerospace.com /experience.html   (191 words)

  
 Ahoy - Mac's Web Log-Letters -Napier Star 1
My grandfather served with the Blue Star Line throughout the 2nd war, and was torpedoed at least once.
Both he (as Chief Engineer) and the Captain were interviewed by a Brisbane radio station for their "In Town Tonight" show in 1946 (or maybe 1948?).
Anyway, I'd be interested in finding out more about his time with teh Blue Star Line, but am not sure how to.....
ahoy.tk-jk.net /Letters/NapierStar1.html   (354 words)

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