Rms Mauretania Collection

Cunard ocean liners, 1920s. Creator: Unknown
Cunard ocean liners, 1920s. Fastest Ocean Service in the World: R.M.S. " Mauretania", R.M.S. " Berengaria" & R.M.S

Prince Ruspoli, 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Prince Ruspoli, 1919. Shows Prince Eugenio Ruspoli, Secretary of the Italian Embassy, probably taken aboard the Mauretania at the Cunard pier in New York on November 25, 1919.

R. M. S. Mauretania, 1937
R.M.S. Mauretania, 1937. From The Story of Navigation. [The Imperial Tobacco Co. (Of Great Britain & Ireland), Ltd. 1937]

The Mauretania, 1922, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The Mauretania, 1922, (1935). In May 1922, the liner Mauretania set a new record of 5 days 8 hours 56 minutes for the crossing from New York to Southampton

Outward Bound, The Mauretania, 1910, printed 1918 / 32. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz
Outward Bound, The Mauretania, 1910, printed 1918/32. A work made of gelatin silver print

Cunard Line - Fastest Steamers in the World, c1910s. Creator: Unknown
Cunard Line - Fastest Steamers in the World, c1910s. RMS Mauretania was built for the Cunard Line by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson at Wallsend on the Tyne in England

R. M. S. Mauretania. (Cunard Line), c1930s. Creator: Unknown
R.M.S. Mauretania. (Cunard Line), c1930s. The Mauretania was built for the Cunard Line by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson at Wallsend on the Tyne in England

The Mauretania in Dry Dock, c1930. Creator: H. Aslin
The " Mauretania" in Dry Dock, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

At Work on the Stern of the Mauretania, in Dry Dock, c1930. Creator: Unknown
At Work on the Stern of the " Mauretania", in Dry Dock, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

The Mauretania (Cunard Line), 30, 696 Tons, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The " Mauretania" (Cunard Line), 30, 696 Tons, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

The Mauretania at Cherbourg, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The " Mauretania" at Cherbourg, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Maurtania: Great Britains Fastest Greyhound of the Atlantic, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

One of the Most Popular Transatlantic Liners, the Mauretania at Southampton, 1937
One of the Most Popular Transatlantic Liners was the Mauretania, shown above being painted at Southampton in preparation for one of the cruises on which she was sometimes employed, 1937

The Thrust of the Modern Liners Mighty Engines, 1936. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. 1, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd. London]

Former Queen of the Ocean, R, M. S. Mauretania of the Cunard White Star Line, 1936
Former Queen of the Ocean, R, M.S. Mauretania of the Cunard White Star Line, 1936. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. 1, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd. London]

Triumphant for Twenty Years. The Mauretania, built in 1907, c1927, (1936). From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. 1, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd. London]

EMIGRANTS, c1900. A group of European emigrants with a painting of a Cunard Line ocean liner, probably the Mauretania or the Aquitania. Photograph, c1910

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The R. M. S. Mauretania, a legendary ocean liner that sailed the seas in the early 20th century, holds a special place in maritime history. With its sleek design and impressive speed, it was known as one of the fastest steamers in the world. Dating back to 1906, when construction began on this magnificent vessel, the Mauretania quickly became an icon of luxury travel. Its maiden voyage took place in 1907 and marked the beginning of an illustrious career spanning several decades. Throughout its years of service, various artists captured stunning images of this grand ship. In 1910, Alfred Stieglitz immortalized it with his photograph titled "Outward Bound. " The image showcased the Mauretania's majestic presence against a backdrop of serene waters. As time went on, advancements were made to enhance both comfort and speed onboard. By 1922 and again in 1935, renovations were carried out to modernize and improve passenger amenities while maintaining its reputation for swift transatlantic crossings. The Cunard Line proudly operated this vessel during its prime years. Posters from the 1920s depicted these elegant ocean liners sailing through vast oceans with unknown creators adding an air of mystery to their allure. In dry dock photographs from around 1930 by H. Aslin and other unknown photographers reveal meticulous maintenance work being done on both stern and hull—a testament to preserving this engineering marvel's integrity over time. By the mid-1930s, as aviation gained popularity for transatlantic travel, the Mauretania faced new challenges but remained one of Great Britain's fastest greyhounds at sea. It continued to be adored by passengers who boarded her decks at Southampton or marveled at her beauty while docked at Cherbourg. In its final years before retirement in 1935 after nearly three decades of service, the Mauretania still held its place as one of the most popular transatlantic liners.