Contrast in Funnels. The peculiar shaped funnel of the S.S. Chusan, the flagship of the P & O line, in her berth in King George V Dock. Gone are the days of the 'old fashioned' standardised shipsˇ funnels. Nowadays with stream lining and the many new Innovations incorporated in the design of the various funnels, they have as much individuality as.. ladies hat fashions and great contrast in design can be seen in the funnels of ships in dock. March 27, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).