Ship Owner Collection

I Sail for All, 1875
1574445 I Sail for All, 1875; (add.info.: Vignette inspired by the Granger movement, depicts a ship owner watching his vessel through a window)

"I Feed You All!", published c. 1875 (colour litho)
1275178 " I Feed You All!", published c.1875 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Russell Rea - Promotional Political postcard (reverse)
Promotional Political election postcard for Russell Rea (18461916) - an English ship-owner from Liverpool and Liberal Party politician

I Feed You All!, c. 1875
I Feed You All!, published c.1875 (colour lithograph). Poster to promote the importance of farming in the United States of America

Arthur Wilson, 1836 - 1909. English ship-owner who is best known for playing host to his friend Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, at his home Tranby Croft, the scene of the royal baccarat scandal

Portrait captain ship-owner shipowner Knee standing
Portrait of a captain or ship-owner, Portrait of a captain or shipowner. Knee, standing in front of a balustrade, gloves in the right hand

John Cory - coal-owner and ship-owner
John Cory (18281910) - British philanthropist, coal-owner, and ship-owner. Cory Way is named after him in the eastern area of Barry Docks

Portrait of a captain or ship-owner, Michiel van Musscher, 1678

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"I Feed You All!": A Captivating Glance into the World of 19th-Century Ship-Owning Elite Step back in time to the late 1800s, an era of grandeur and opulence, where the lives of influential ship-owners like Arthur Wilson unfolded against the backdrop of the thriving maritime industry. Arthur Wilson, an English ship-owner, is best known for his hospitality towards his esteemed friend, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales. Their bond was famously tested during a baccarat game at Wilson's residence, Tranby Croft, which became the scene of a royal scandal. This captivating era is beautifully encapsulated in the color lithograph "I Feed You All." published around 1875. The image showcases a jovial ship-owner, standing proudly with a captain at his side, surrounded by a bountiful feast, symbolizing the prosperity and abundance of the shipping industry. Russell Rea's promotional political postcard from the same period further highlights the grandeur of the ship-owning elite. The reverse side of the postcard features an image of Wilson, dressed elegantly, with a confident and affluent demeanor. Another notable figure of the time was John Cory, a coal-owner and ship-owner, whose portrait, painted by an unknown artist, depicts him in a captain's uniform, standing tall and resolute. Michiel van Musscher's portrait of a captain or ship-owner, created in 1678, offers a glimpse into the earlier days of the shipping industry, where the captain or ship-owner was a symbol of power and authority on the high seas. These captivating portraits and images offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the ship-owning elite, a time of prosperity, grandeur, and intrigue.