Chris Frame: The Maritime Historian

Chris Frame

Chris Frame is a well known maritime historian, author, and lecturer. His lifelong fascination with ocean liners began as a child, thanks to Robert D. Ballard’s “Exploring the Titanic.” book.

His passion for ships developed during his first voyage aboard the one and only QE2. This childhood passion quickly morphed into a passion to research, document, and share the history of ocean liners.

Alongside co-author Rachelle Cross, Chris has published 17 maritime history books. Their bibliography covers subjects from the history of Cunard and the stories of P&O and Orient Line, to the evolution of the passenger ship and an in-depth look at the transatlantic liner.

Their works also include collaborations with notable maritime historians Rob Henderson & Doug Cremer, as well as fun and educational children’s colouring books.

Chris is a highly sought-after public speaker, and regularly delivers presentations worldwide. His resume includes regular lectures aboard Cunard, P&O and Celebrity ships.

He speaks at globally recognised maritime museums, such as the Australian National Maritime Museum and Sea City Museum in Southampton. He has also been a keynote speaker at conferences and corporate events, and is known for captivating audiences with the rich history of ocean travel.

Notable Milestones: Chris holds the distinction of being the youngest-ever guest speaker on QE2. He was the first person to lecture on P&O Australia’s Pacific Eden on her maiden voyage, and was the keynote speaker aboard Queen Anne’s maiden voyage. He even interviewed Dr. Stephen Payne, designer of Queen Mary 2, on that ship’s Royal Court Theatre stage in 2025.

Chris is a recognised subject matter expert for ocean liner history and cruising in the media, making regular appearances on television news, documentaries, and radio. You can explore his media profile here. He is the co-host of The Expert Cruise Show, and is the face and voice of a highly popular YouTube channel and Substack. He is also an aviation journalist.

For more insights, connect with Chris on YouTube, explore his full range of books, or discover a curated list of recommended maritime websites here. Chris welcomes your questions and comments: feel free to reach out.