Lusitania Collection

Cunard Line Poster
Cunard Line, Monarchs of the Sea poster for the Lusitania and Mauretania, 1907 Date: 1907

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

Lusitania Torpedoed
Lusitania torpedoed by a German submarine on her return journey from New York to Liverpool

Cunard Line poster
Poster advertising the Royal Mail four screw steamers of the Cunard Line shipping line, Lusitania and Mauretania, the finest, fastest and largest steamers in the world

Cunard Line Transatlantic Steamer Timetable poster
Timetable poster advertising the journey times of the Transatlantic steamers of the Cunard Line with 2nd class and Cabin Fares lisited from Liverpool for New York, October 1910. 1910

Lusitania Medal
The medal struck in Germany to commemorate the sinking. It reads " Business above all on Cunard Line. The great liner Lusitania sunk by a German submarine."

Lusitania Inquiry Mr Boddy and his life saving apparatus 15 June 1915

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

Lusitania Bridge over the Guadiana river. Merida, Spain

The Puente Romano (Roman Bridge) over the Guadiana river, dating back to the 1st century BC. It is the worlds longest bridge from ancient times

Detail of the Portico of the Roman Forum in Merida depicting Medusa. Spain

Portico of the Roman Forum in Merida, Spain

Charles Frohman, last photograph
3779656 Charles Frohman, last photograph; (add.info.: Charles Frohman, last photograph before he died in the sinking of the RMS Lusitania, a British luxury ocean liner)

Casement Square, Cobh, County Cork, Ireland

Plaza de Espana and Santa Maria la Mayor cathedral (Santa Iglesia Catedral Metropolitana de Santa Maria la Mayor) in the evening, Merida. Spain

Detail of a house. Merida, Spain

The Alcazaba, a Moorish fortification built in 835. A Unesco World Heritage Site, Merida. Spain

Detail of a fountain at Plaza de Espana, Merida. Spain

The Emperor Augustus in the gardens of the Roman Theatre of Merida, a construction promoted by the consul Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, dating back to the year 15 BCE. A Unesco World Heritage Site

Detail of the Roman Theatre of Merida, a construction promoted by the consul Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, dating back to the year 15 BCE. A Unesco World Heritage Site. Merida, Spain

Templo de Diana (Diana Temple), a roman temple dating back to the 1st century BC. A Unesco World Heritage Site. Merida, Spain

Santa Maria la Mayor cathedral (Santa Iglesia Catedral Metropolitana de Santa Maria la Mayor), Merida. Spain

Cunard's RMS Aquitania at speed

RMS Mauretania and RMS Lusitania early 1900s

Cunard RMS Lusitania Date: circa 1900s

RMS Lusitania early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

May Collection, RMS Lusitania two silk postcards
THE MAY COLLECTION: RMS Lusitania, two silk postcards

RMS Lusitania, Cunard Liner, early 1900s

RMS Lusitania Edwardian period

Two RMS Lusitania silk postcards
THE MAY COLLECTION: Two RMS Lusitania silk postcards

Sinking of the Lusitania, poem by Baker and Cure
RMS LUSITANIA: Rare pamphlet entitled Sinking of The Lusitania, a poem written by Lewis O. Baker and R. W. Cure, extending over three pages. Date: circa 1915

RMS Lusitania, brass porthole recovered from wreck
RMS LUSITANIA: An extremely rare brass porthole recovered from the wreck of the Lusitania in 1982. The porthole bears several labels, principally Porthole No

Watercolour of steamer by D J Lund
MARITIME ART: 20th Century English School D.J. Lund watercolour of steamer (Titanic, HMS Britannia or Lusitania), framed and glazed. 9ins. 5ins

Ocean Liners - 20 magic lantern slides including views of Lusitania and Mauretania, and music, Nearer My God to Thee. Date: 20th century

Engineering Magazine, quadruple screw RMS Lusitania
Cunard Line - hardbound 1907 reprint from Engineering magazine of the quadruple screw RMS Lusitania. Date: 1907

RMS Lusitania - three sheet music covers. Lusitania, Two Step and March by Leslie H Stowe; Lusitania Two Step, and Lusitania March and Two Step by John M Gray. Date: 20th century

Ocean Liners - Mauretania, Lusitania and Aquitania
Hard bound reference books relating to ocean liners Mauretania, Lusitania and Aquitania, by Mark Warren. Date: 20th century

RMS Lusitania - bronze trench art, WW1
RMS Lusitania - extremely rare WW1 bronze trench art souvenir related to the sinking of the original Lusitania. She was sunk a mile east of Folkestone gate by German submarine U5

RMS Lusitania - captured German UC5 submarine. WW1
RMS Lusitania - rare cross-sectional postcard of the UC5, German submarine responsible for the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915

RMS Lusitania - four items. Large sepia photograph, handwritten postcard, 1918 pamphlet Remember the Lusitania, and a card with technical data. Date: early 20th century

RMS Lusitania - cover design, Life magazine, 13 October 1972, New evidence on the unprovoked sinking that dragged us toward war'. Date: 1972

RMS Lusitania - propaganda medal, leaflet and other items
RMS Lusitania - Carlton ware model 6.5 inches, together with German propaganda medal, leaflet, and other items. The bronze German Lusitania medal was designed by Karl Goetz

Cunard liners Mauretania and Lusitania - two items
William Affleck Anderson Archive - two items. Top: rare postcard of the Cunard sisters Lusitania and Mauretania together titled Funnels of Mauretania and Lusitania Canada Dock 14 October 1909

Cunard Line, Winter Cruises, brochure cover design
Cunard Line 1913-1914 Winter Cruises Through to Egypt -Saloon Rates and Plans, soft cover brochure offering information of Cunard Liners with plans and rates

Cunard liners Mauretania and Lusitania, Canada Dock
Cunard liners Mauretania and Lusitania, William Affleck Anderson Archive. An extremely rare postcard of the Cunard sister ships Lusitania and Mauretania together

Daily Mirror - loss of the Lusitania, WW1
The Daily Mirror breaking the news of Lusitania's demise, 8 May 1915, Torpedoed by German Pirate. Date: 1915

Cunard Line, New York to Liverpool rates and plans
Cunard Line, soft cover brochure for Saloon Rates and Plans of Lusitania, Mauretania, Campania, Caronia and Carmania, New York to Liverpool Service, 31 pages. 9 x 6 inches. Date: circa 1912

Cunard and White Star Line - three items
Cunard Line money order showing the Mauretania/Lusitania, Cunard White Star money order dated 1936, and a Hudson Scott and Sons biscuit tin depicting a four funnel liner. Date: 20th century

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The Lusitania, a legendary vessel of the Cunard Line, captured the hearts and imaginations of people around the world. Its grandeur was immortalized in a stunning Cunard Line poster that depicted its majestic presence on the vast ocean. A painting of the Lusitania showcased its elegant design and luxurious interiors, inviting travelers to embark on an unforgettable journey across the Atlantic. Little did they know that this very ship would later become a tragic symbol of loss and destruction. In 1915, tragedy struck when the Lusitania was torpedoed by a German U-boat, sending shockwaves through history. The incident shook nations and forever changed maritime warfare. Another Cunard Line poster displayed their Transatlantic Steamer Timetable, reminding passengers of the once bustling voyage aboard this magnificent vessel. To honor those who lost their lives during this fateful event, a commemorative Lusitania Medal was created as a token of remembrance for future generations. Inquiries were held to uncover what had happened on that ill-fated day. Mr Boddy's life-saving apparatus became crucial evidence during these investigations on June 15th, 1915. Amongst those who survived was Jack Roper - his harrowing tale serving as a testament to human resilience in times of adversity. A sectional drawing revealed intricate details about every nook and cranny within the ship's structure - showcasing both its beauty and vulnerability simultaneously. Dixon's powerful illustration depicting "Lusitania Sinks" encapsulated the heart-wrenching moment when hope gave way to despair as thousands plunged into icy waters. While grief still lingered in people's hearts after such devastation, other ships like RMS Aquitania continued sailing at full speed under Cunard's banner - carrying dreams and aspirations across oceans with unwavering determination.