Red Star Line Collection

The SS Belgenland at Southampton 22 December 1933

Table tennis on board a Red Star Line passenger ship, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Table tennis on board a Red Star Line passenger ship, 1907. The Red Star Line ran between Antwerp in Belgium, Dover in England and New York in the USA. Postcard

Fisherman and sailors watching a Red Star ocean liner, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Fisherman and sailors watching a Red Star ocean liner, c1900. Old salts watch from the quay as a steam-powered transatlantic passenger ship leaves port

Passengers relax on board a Red Star liner, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Passengers relax on board a Red Star liner, 1907. Men play chess and read the ship newspaper in the Smoking Lounge of an ocean liner on a transatlantic crossing

Sailing ship and Red Star ocean liner, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Sailing ship and Red Star ocean liner, c1900. Sailors on board a wind-powered vessel, with a steam-powered transatlantic passenger ship passing in the opposite direction

Red Star liner in dry dock for repair, c1905. Creator: Unknown
Red Star liner in dry dock for repair, c1905. Passenger ship of the Red Star Line undergoing regular hull cleaning or other repairs. Postcard

Passengers play cards on the deck of a Red Star liner, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Passengers play cards on the deck of a Red Star liner, 1907. People enjoy a game of Bridge on board an ocean liner on a transatlantic crossing

Peg quoits on board a Red Star Line passenger ship, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Peg quoits on board a Red Star Line passenger ship, 1907. Passengers enjoy tea and peg quoits (also known as the Ring Game) on deck. Postcard

Passengers looking through the porthole on board a Red Star ocean liner, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Passengers looking through the porthole on board a Red Star ocean liner, c1900. A man and woman watch another ship passing their own. Postcard

Red Star Line passenger ship and tender, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Red Star Line passenger ship and tender, c1900. A tender would take passengers to or from an ocean liner when it was not possible for the ship to dock. Postcard

Passengers relax after dinner on a Red Star liner, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Passengers relax after dinner on a Red Star liner, 1907. Passengers enjoy music in the saloon of an ocean liner on a transatlantic crossing

The Red Star Line, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Red Star Line, c1900. Red Star Line passenger ships ran between Antwerp in Belgium, Dover in England and New York in the USA. Postcard

Shuffleboard on board a Red Star Line passenger ship, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Shuffleboard on board a Red Star Line passenger ship, 1907. Shuffleboard was popular on early steamships, like the Red Star liner Vaderland, at the turn of the century. Postcard

Red Star Line, 1899. Artist: Cassiers, Henri (1858-1944)
Red Star Line, 1899. From a private collection

The Belgenland (Red Star Line), 27, 132 Tons, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The " Belgenland" (Red Star Line), 27, 132 Tons, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Red Star Line, 1908. Artist: Cassiers, Henri (1858-1944)
Red Star Line, 1908. From a private collection

Hans Bohrdt Muhlmeister & Johler Red Star Line
Hans Bohrdt, Muhlmeister & Johler, Red Star Line: Antwerp - New York - Philadelphia, Paper, Chromolithography, Total: Height: 106.6 cm; Width: 73 cm, Product and business advertising (posters)

ELLIS ISLAND LANDING CARD. Back of a landing card with instructions to display it, issued to an immigrant arriving at Ellis Island on a Red Star Line ship in 1923

ELLIS ISLAND LANDING CARD. Front of a landing card issued to an immigrant arriving at Ellis Island on a Red Star Line ship in 1923

IMMIGRATION: DANZIG, 1920. Polish Jews and refugees in a quarantine station in Danzig, awaiting ships bound for the United States. Photograph, 1920

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"Journeying through Time: Exploring the Legacy of Red Star Line" Step aboard the SS Belgenland at Southampton on a chilly December day in 1933, and let your imagination transport you back to an era of grand ocean liners. In 1907, passengers indulged in friendly table tennis matches on board a Red Star Line ship, proving that even amidst their travels, leisure was never far away. The allure of a Red Star ocean liner captured the attention of fishermen and sailors alike around the turn of the century. Their gazes fixed upon these majestic vessels as they sailed by, evoking dreams of distant shores. Passengers found solace and relaxation on board Red Star liners in 1907. Basking under warm sunrays or enjoying gentle sea breezes, they reveled in moments that would become cherished memories for years to come. A captivating sight unfolded before their eyes as sailing ships gracefully shared the waters with Red Star ocean liners during this time. A juxtaposition between tradition and modernity showcased humanity's relentless pursuit of progress. Maintenance was crucial for these magnificent vessels; hence we catch a glimpse into history with an image depicting a Red Star liner undergoing repairs while docked in dry dock circa 1905. It serves as a reminder that behind every glamorous voyage lies meticulous upkeep. Card games were not only reserved for land-based entertainment but also provided amusement for passengers onboard Red Star liners in 1907. As laughter filled the air, friendships blossomed amidst shuffling cards and playful banter. Peg quoits added another layer of enjoyment to life at sea aboard a Red Star Line passenger ship in 1907. Passengers engaged in friendly competition while aiming rings onto pegs—a delightful pastime fostering camaraderie among fellow travelers. Peering through portholes offered glimpses into an enchanting world beyond steel walls—an opportunity to witness nature's vastness or perhaps catch sight of a distant shore.