The foundation of P & O flag

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The P & O flag traces earliest routes to Spain and Portugal in the 1830´s, the flag reflects royal patronage of both Iberian Countries, the red and yellow of Spain and the blue and white of the Portuguese old Monarchy,next year the company celebrates 175 years of Maritime History, today it still is one of the most prestigious names on the cruise market industry


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