Princess Cruises, Inc.

found: Princess Cruises celebrates 40 years of operation [news release, 2005](Princess Cruises; L.A.-based; est. 1965 w/ferry vessel Princess Patricia (chartered from Canadian Pacific Railway) from which "Princess" company name emerged; negotiations w/London-based Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, world's largest & oldest shipping company, culminated in P&O's acquisition of Princess Cruises in 1974; Princess Cruises catapulted to stardom 1977 when Pacific Princess featured on tv show "The Love Boat;" acquired L.A.-based Sitmar Cruises 1988; ownership changed 2003 w/merger of parent company P&O Princess Cruises & cruise giant Carnival Corporation)

found: Princess Cruises' Internet website, Dec. 2, 2008(Princess Cruises ; 3rd largest cruise line in world; fleet of 17 modern vessels; as of April 2003 part of Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL and CUK))