Liner Collection

RMS Carpathia
The Cunard RMS Carpathia on her maiden voyage in 1903. She was the first vessel built by Cunard exclusively for second and third class passengers

RMS Mauretania - Passenger liner of the Cunard White Star line, she held the Blue Riband for 21 years; she was withdrawn from service and broken up in 1935. Date: circa 1907

RMS Olympic, 1911 Date: 1911

Ships: "Empress of Canada". August 1948 P005444
Ships: " Empress of Canada". August 1948 P005444

Union-Castle Line
Poster advertising the Union-Castle Line, a shipping line that operated a fleet of passenger liners and freighters between Europe and Africa from 1900 to 1977

Union-Castle shipping line poster
Poster advertising the Union Castle shipping lines services to South and East Africa via the Canary Islands and Madeira featuring a big ship forging through the waves

Queen Mary, Cunard cruise ship
Poster by Turner of the Cunard liner, the Queen Mary

Seaton, Devon, poster advertising Southern Railway (colour litho)
STC398728 Seaton, Devon, poster advertising Southern Railway (colour litho) by Shoesmith, Kenneth (1890-1939); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Normandie Poster
Poster emphasising the great size of the French transatlantic liner at Le Havre - dwarfing even the New York skyline !

THE QE2
The RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 ( QE2 ), Cunard Line Ocean Liner, flagship of the line from 1969 to 2004. Date: 1977

Lancastria Steamship
Passenger liner and mail steamer of the Cunard White Star Line

Painting of the Lusitania
A framed painting by B Parr, dated 1919, of the SS Lusitania, a passenger ship which was torpedoed without warning by a German U-boat in May 1915

Poster advertising Royal Mail Lines to the West Indies
Poster advertising a Royal Mail Lines cruise to the West Indies on the liner Atlantis

Cunard White Star liner
The Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth sails into New York Date: circa 1940

The RMS Olympic - White Star Line - sister ship of the ill-fated RMS Titanic. Many postcards have the incorrect ship depicted as the two were very similar

Cunard Line Poster, the fastest ocean service in the world, promoting the Mauretania, Berengaria, and Aquitania cruise ships between Southampton and New York

RMS Olympic EPW041070
The RMS Olympic in White Star dock 44, Southampton. Photographed in April 1933 by Aerofilms Ltd

White Star Line Poster advertising travel on the worlds largest liner between Southampton and New York

Poster for Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line to Australia
Poster for the Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line: cruises to Australia via the Suez Canal and Colombo (one class only)

French Line Normandie poster
French Line poster for the SS Normandie ocean liner, the worlds most perfect ship

The Launch of R. M. S. Queen Mary, Clydebank, September 1934
Photograph of the launch of the R.M.S. Queen Mary, viewed from the slipway she had just left, 26th September 1934. The Cunard White Star Liner then spent the next year-and-a-half in Clydebank

Union-Castle
Advertising poster for Union-Castle, Mail Steamship Company Limited, featuring a liner running from Southampton to Cape Town and vice versa next to small sailing dinghies

QUEEN MARY
Cunard White Star liner - at the time, both the largest and the fastest ship of her kind in the world, with accommodation for 5000 passengers. Date: launched 26 Sept. 1934

The Lutine Bell in the Underwriting Room at Lloyds of London, 1933, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The Lutine Bell in the Underwriting Room at Lloyds of London, 1933, (1935). The SS L Atlantique was insured by Lloyds for almost £ 1, 000, 000

The pantry, RMS Olympic BL24990_038
The pantry, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic. This Bedford Lemere

3-berth cabin, RMS Olympic BL24990_030
The 3 berth cabin D23, looking towards the dressing table, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

White Star dock with three liners, Southampton
White Star dock at Southampton with three liners, RMS Aquitania, Mauretania and Olympic. Date: circa 1910s

Jersey Airways Poster
Poster, Jersey Airways Ltd, Regular Daily Services, Multi-Engined Air-Liners. Showing a De Havilland biplane with a map below. 20th century

Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster
Poster, Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Ltd, showing a passenger airliner flying above a cruise liner, advertising Travel by Air Ferry to Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. 20th century

THE QE2
The RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 ( QE2 ), Cunard Line Ocean Liner, flagship of the line from 1969 to 2004. Date: 1977

Union-Castle liner
The Windsor Castle, a steamship of the Union-Castle line, recognisable by the lavender hull and red and black funnel

French Line CGT Poster showing the Normandie cruise ship travelling from Southampton to New York, advertising an express luxury service on both the Ile de France and the Normandie

Hamburg American line passenger ship poster
Bright and graphic poster advertising the Southampton to New York service run by the Hamburg-American company. An enormous passenger liner is depicted with its funnels belching smoke

SS Asturias, ocean liner, built in 1926, served during the Second World War, and was used as the Titanic in the 1957 film, A Night to Remember. Date: late 1940s

Southampton Docks - Great Ocean Liners
Aerial View of Southampton Docks - Great Ocean Liners awaiting departure on the Trans-Atlantic route. The ships include RMS Olympic. Date: circa 1930

Promenade deck, RMS Olympic BL24990_054
A 3rd class " Poop Deck" (promenade deck), RMS Olympic, White Star Line, October 1921. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Cunard travel Poster for travel on the Aquitania cruise ship between Europe and the USA and Canada

The P&O cruise ship Canberra returns to Southampton water after service as a troopship during the Falklands War. Seen here being welcomed home by an escort of hundreds of little ships July 1982

Sailing Ships Date: 1927

Cunard Line poster -- The largest passenger fleet on the Atlantic. Showing the fleet of ships, led by the Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mary, together with a key, November 1956. Date: 1956

3rd class dining, RMS Olympic BL24990_047
Tables set for dining in the 3rd class saloon, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

SS United States - United States Line - Transatlantic liner - prior to construction and maiden voyage. Date: 1949

RMS Campania steamship
Photograph of RMS Campania, British ocean line steamship, owned by the Cunard Steamship Line, built by Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company of Govan, Scotland

RMS Queen Mary, Cunard Line cruise ship. Date: 1957

White Star Liner Titanic, . Date: 1912

The beehive terminal building at Gatwick Airport in 1937. de Havilland DH86 Express Air Liner, G-ADEA, of British Airways, flies past. Date: 1937

White Star Line pipe rack with drawers
A wooden item, possibly a pipe rack, with two drawers, from the White Star Line cruise liner company

Paris, Paris all the way to New York. When you board any French Line ship you step right into Paris itself! French Line C.G.T. (Compagnie Generale Transatlantique) poster for the SS Paris ocean liner

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"Liner: A Voyage through Time and Luxury" Step aboard the magnificent world of liners, where opulence meets adventure. From the majestic Union-Castle Line to the iconic Queen Mary, these floating marvels have shaped maritime history. Embark on a journey as we explore some of the most legendary liners that have graced our oceans. The QE2, a Cunard cruise ship known for its elegance and grandeur, captivated travelers with its luxurious amenities and impeccable service. Its presence was felt worldwide, just like the poster advertising Royal Mail Lines to the West Indies enticed wanderlust souls to embark on exotic voyages. Union-Castle shipping line poster evokes memories of an era when liners were symbols of prestige and sophistication. The Normandie Poster captures the essence of French artistry blended seamlessly with engineering brilliance. Delve into history with a glimpse at Titanic's blueprint - an ambitious design that tragically met its fate but forever etched in our collective memory. RMS Carpathia emerges as a hero amidst tragedy, rescuing survivors from Titanic's ill-fated voyage. SS Asturias stands tall as an ocean liner that transported passengers across vast seas while offering comfort and luxury beyond compare. RMS Olympic EPW041070 showcases White Star Line's commitment to excellence in both design and service. Immerse yourself in nostalgia through a captivating painting depicting Lusitania - once hailed as one of the fastest vessels crossing Atlantic waters before meeting her untimely demise during World War I. These liners embody more than mere transportation; they represent dreams realized, adventures embarked upon, and stories woven into maritime folklore. So let us celebrate these magnificent vessels that continue to inspire awe even today – reminding us that there is still magic within every liner's graceful silhouette cutting through azure waves.