Liner Collection (page 8)

A Queen Mary Stateroom

Ships at Southampton
An ocean-going passenger liner leaves the port of Southampton, beneath a remarkably cloudy sky

Lusitania Sinks (Dixon)
The Cunard passenger liner sinks, with the loss of 1198 lives, after being torpedoed off the Irish coast by German U-boat U-20, while returning to Britain from America

Communications / Radio
The Wireless Telegraphy room of an Atlantic liner

Model of RMS Olympic BL26950_003
A model of RMS Olympic. Olympic was one of White Star Lines Olympic-class ocean liners, and sister ship to the Titanic and Britannic

Cabin suite, RMS Olympic BL24990_032
The " Bibby" cabin suite D23, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

White Star Line designs BL22569a
A drawing of a staircase on board a ship, showing a dome above. The name of the ship is not recorded, but it is believed to be RMS Britannic

Cafe design for RMS Titanic BL21522_002
A drawing showing the proposed design for No. 2 Cafe Parisien on board RMS Titanic. This photograph of the original drawing was taken for Aldam Heaton and Company Limited

Model of RMS Olympic BL26950_002
A model of RMS Olympic. Olympic was one of White Star Lines Olympic-class ocean liners, and sister ship to the Titanic and Britannic

3rd class cabin, RMS Olympic BL24990_053
A 3rd class 2 berth cabin, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

3rd class companionway, RMS Olympic BL24990_049
Third class entrance and companionway, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

2nd class cabin, RMS Olympic BL24990_045
A 2nd class four berth cabin, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

2nd class library, RMS Olympic BL24990_043
The 2nd class library, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

B saloon, RMS Olympic BL24990_040
The annexe of B saloon, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

1st class saloon, RMS Olympic BL24990_036
A cross view and looking aft in the 1st class saloon, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Adam sitting room, RMS Olympic BL24990_034
The " Adams" sitting room in cabin B37, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Bedroom suite, RMS Olympic BL24990_027
The " Louis XVI" bedroom suite in cabin C61, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Bedroom suite, RMS Olympic BL24990_025
The " Empire" bedroom in cabin C55, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Sitting room, RMS Olympic BL24990_024
The " Regence" sitting room in cabin C53, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

2nd class saloon, RMS Olympic BL24990_022
The 2nd class saloon, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Reception room, RMS Olympic BL24990_018
The reception room, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Gymnasium, RMS Olympic BL24990_014
The gymnasium, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic. This Bedford Lemere

Verandah Cafe, RMS Olympic BL24990_013
The Verandah Cafe, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Smoking room, RMS Olympic BL24990_010
Fractured glass plate negative. The 1st class smoking room, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Reading and writing room, RMS Olympic BL24990_003
The reading and writing room, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Off to the Cape of Good Hope (engraving)
8631645 Off to the Cape of Good Hope (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Off to the Cape of Good Hope, the Castle liner, Dunottar Castle)

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The passenger liner 'Great Britain' (1843) at Brandon Warf, Bristol, 1844 (salted paper print, paper)
7342531 The passenger liner 'Great Britain' (1843) at Brandon Warf, Bristol, 1844 (salted paper print, paper) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); 6.8x8.8 cm; National Maritime Museum

The New York and London Packet ship Victoria (entering New York Harbour), c.1839-44 (lithograph, coloured)
7341929 The New York and London Packet ship Victoria (entering New York Harbour), c.1839-44 (lithograph, coloured) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (c.1819-91); 26.2x40.1 cm; National Maritime Museum

Woodcut engraving of the passenger liner 'Schiller' (1873), c.1875 (gelatine dry plate)
7341205 Woodcut engraving of the passenger liner 'Schiller' (1873), c.1875 (gelatine dry plate) by British School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Suevic' (1899) (glass negative)
7340355 Suevic' (1899) (glass negative) by British School, (19th century); 16.5x21.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Gibson & Sons of Scilly A port side view)

Inman Line, The Liverpool, New York & Philadelphia Steam Ship Company's Steamer City of Montreal (lithograph)
7342670 Inman Line, The Liverpool, New York & Philadelphia Steam Ship Company's Steamer City of Montreal (lithograph, coloured) by Endicott (18th-19th century)

Paddle Steamer Commonwealth. Great Eastern Line to Boston via Norwich & Worcester, 1854 (lithograph, coloured)
7342643 Paddle Steamer Commonwealth. Great Eastern Line to Boston via Norwich & Worcester, 1854 (lithograph, coloured) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 35.5x88.7 cm; National Maritime Museum

Clipper ship Dreadnought off Tuskar Light 12 1/2 days from New York on her celebrated passage into dock at Liverpool in
7342614 Clipper ship Dreadnought off Tuskar Light 12 1/2 days from New York on her celebrated passage into dock at Liverpool in 13 days 11 hours Decr 1854

PAH1223; Sketch of the passenger liner Majestic (unfinished) (drawing)
7342478 PAH1223; Sketch of the passenger liner Majestic (unfinished) (drawing) by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum, London

Dinner D'adieu: menu cover from RMSP 'Araguaya' (1906), 1927 (menu)
7339849 Dinner D'adieu: menu cover from RMSP 'Araguaya' (1906), 1927 (menu) by Shoesmith, Kenneth (1890-1939); 60x51 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The failure of the Anglo Saxon in Newfoundland (Canada). Lithography (34.4x43.4 cm) by F. Sala et Co, 1863
MMM5483503 The failure of the Anglo Saxon in Newfoundland (Canada). Lithography (34.4x43.4 cm) by F. Sala et Co, 1863.; National Maritime Museum, London

The cruise ship 'Magdalena', anchored off the coast of Trinidad (Caribbean), c.1889 (b/w photo)
MMM5479253 The cruise ship 'Magdalena', anchored off the coast of Trinidad (Caribbean), c.1889 (b/w photo); National Maritime Museum, London

Carmania' sinking 'Cap Trafalgar' off Trinidade in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914, 1923 (paper)
7341572 Carmania' sinking 'Cap Trafalgar' off Trinidade in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914, 1923 (paper, watercolour) by Dixon

The 'Great Eastern' under way, c.1860 (coloured lithograph)
7341687 The 'Great Eastern' under way, c.1860 (coloured lithograph) by Dudley, Robert (fl.1865-91) (after); 19.5x28.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: R)

The 'Cheshire' (Br, 1891) under way, c.late 19th century (photo)
7341127 The 'Cheshire' (Br, 1891) under way, c.late 19th century (photo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

The 'Teutonic' leaving Liverpool, 1889 (oil on canvas)
7339087 The 'Teutonic' leaving Liverpool, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 91.5x152.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The steamship 'Great Eastern' (1858) laying the first successful Atlantic cable, 1865 (oil painting)
7338123 The steamship 'Great Eastern' (1858) laying the first successful Atlantic cable, 1865 (oil painting) by Clifford, Henry Hugh (1826-83); 43x58.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The packet 'Antarctic', 1853 (panel)
7338108 The packet 'Antarctic', 1853 (panel) by MacFarlane, D. (fl.1853); 61x91.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: D)

The Foredeck
WH48819 The Foredeck by Whyte, Duncan McGregor (1866-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Duncan McGregor Whyte); Photo © Whitford & Hughes, London, UK.

Fixing the inner skin on the "Olympic" (b/w photo)
8636655 Fixing the inner skin on the "Olympic" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fixing the inner skin on the "Olympic)

Ocean liners: SS "Rex", Gymnasium (colour litho)
8659360 Ocean liners: SS "Rex", Gymnasium (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: SS "Rex", Gymnasium)

Ocean liners: SS "Rex" (colour litho)
8659359 Ocean liners: SS "Rex" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: SS "Rex")

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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.