Maru Collection

N. Y. K. Line - M. S. Heiyo Maru
N.Y.K. Line (Nippon Yusen Kaish) - M.S. Heiyo Maru. Date: 1938

Dhola and Maru on a Camel, c1830. Creator: Unknown
Dhola and Maru on a Camel, c1830

Miniature Painting on Paper, Ragini Maru, Nathdwara School
3610057 Miniature Painting on Paper, Ragini Maru, Nathdwara School by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting on Paper, Dhala Maru, Rajasthan, India
3609952 Miniature Painting on Paper, Dhala Maru, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

N. Y. K. S. S. Yasukuni Maru - set within decorative border
N.Y.K. (Nippon Yusen Kaish line) ocean liner S.S. " Yasukuni Maru" - set within a decorative border. The ship was launched in 1930 by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. at Nagasaki

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A lionfish, Pterois volitans, and alcyonarian soft coral, Fiji

Japan - Yokohama - The Grand Pier. The HMS Rawalpindi (left) was a British armed merchant cruiser (a converted passenger ship - as it was at the time of this photograph - as the P&O vessel the SS)

Crew on board the Yawata Maru of Tokyo, Japan, belonging to the NYK (Nippon Yusen Kaisha) Line

NYK SS Mishima Maru - Japan
N.Y.K. (Nippon Yusen Kaish line) Ocean Liner SS Mishima Maru - Japan - inset photograph on a beautiful decorative postcard Date: 1911

N. Y. K. S. S. Hakone Maru - set within decorative border
N.Y.K. (Nippon Yusen Kaish line) Ocean Liner S.S. " Hakone Maru" - set within decorative border. Sunk during WW2 on November 27th 1943 by USaF B-25s bombers. Date: circa 1925

Small Japanese Steamer the Gunzan Maru. Date: circa 1910s

S. S. Mukogawa Maru
S.S. Mukogawa Maru - built in 1893 Date: circa 1910s

Japan - Yokohama - The Hikawa Maru leaving port
The Hikawa Maru - a Japanese ocean liner that was built for the Nippon Yusen KK line by the Yokohama Dock Company, leaving the harbour

Japan - Kobe - Enormous Floating Dock
The enormous floating dock at the Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Yard at Kobe, Japan. The liner Hakozaki Maru SS (pictured being finished in the dock)

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Maru, a name that echoes through time and across continents. From the N. Y. K. Line's M. S. Heiyo Maru to the elopement of Dhola and Maru in Bundi, this name holds stories of adventure, love, and cultural heritage. The N. Y. K. S. S. Yasukuni Maru stands proudly within its decorative border, symbolizing strength and elegance combined. On board the Yawata Maru of Tokyo, Japan, a diverse crew comes together to navigate uncharted waters with skill and determination. Toenga, daughter of Maori Chief from New Zealand captures our attention with her grace and beauty as she embodies the spirit of her people. The NYK SS Mishima Maru sails through Japanese waters with purposeful precision while the N. Y. K S. S Hakone Maru showcases intricate artistry in its ornate design. A small Japanese steamer named Gunzan Maru reminds us that even in simplicity lies great potential for exploration and discovery. The S. S Mukogawa Maru carries tales untold as it traverses vast oceans connecting distant lands. In Yokohama, Japan - a bustling port city - we witness the Hikawa Maru leaving port on an exciting journey filled with anticipation for what lies ahead. Alongside it stands the grand pier; a testament to human ingenuity and progress. Maru is more than just a name; it represents connections forged between nations, cultures intertwining like threads on a tapestry woven by history itself. It signifies resilience in face of adversity and celebrates diversity as vessels sail towards new horizons. Whether it be through maritime trade or personal narratives etched onto paper canvases like "The Elopement of Dhola and Maru, " marus continue to leave their mark on our collective consciousness – reminding us that beyond their physical presence lie stories waiting to be told.