Ship Collection (page 8)

White men bringing cleanliness to native cultures, 1890s
" White mans burden" is to teach cleanliness, described in a Pears Soap ad, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

SS Orduna was an ocean liner built in 1913-14 by Harland and Wolff in Belfast for the Pacific Steam Navigation Company. After two voyages she was chartered to Cunard Line. Circa 1914

1st class entrance, RMS Olympic BL24990_001
The First Class entrance (Boat Deck), RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

2nd class cabin, RMS Olympic BL24990_044
A 2nd class two berth cabin, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Cafe Parisien, RMS Olympic BL24990_009
The Cafe Parisien, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

The B saloon, RMS Olympic BL24990_008
The B saloon, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic. This Bedford Lemere

Entrance to A deck, RMS Olympic BL24990_007
Fractured glass plate negative. Looking aft in the 1st class entrance to A deck, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Trying to break the ship out. Fitchie at work
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. Fitchie stands on the ice at the bows of the ship Scotia holding a shovel

Trying to cut the anchor free from the ice
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. Five expedition members stand on the ice at the bows of the ship Scotia by a chain running down into a hole

Three mates on skis, winter quarters. Second steward in background
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. Three men stand on skis. They each hold one ski pole

Fishery Protection Vessel HMS Mersey
River Class Patrol Vessel HMS Mersey of the Fishery Protection Squadron is pictured at sea near Portsmouth. HMS Mersey is the youngest of the original batch of River- class patrol vessels built for

HMS Cornwall
Type 22 Frigate HMS Cornwall is silhouetted against a strong Mediterannean sun, during her service as part of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2)

Shipwreck on Duddon Sands EAW019741
A wreck on the Duddon Sands (possibly the Anastasi), Walney Island, Barrowe-in-Furness, Cumbria. Viewed from the north. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in October 1948

RMS Aquitania EAW022293
RMS Aquitania at the New Docks (Western Docks), Southampton. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in April 1949. Aquitania was scrapped in 1950

Southend Pier EAW017029
The Southend Pier Prince George Extension, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, viewed from the south. Docked is the New Medway Steam Packet Co PS " Queen Of Thanet" built in WWI as a minesweeper

Port side of the ship and meteorological screens
Photographer: Reginald William Skelton (1872-1956). Expedition: British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04 (Discovery)

Crew members of the ship Discovery, on deck. The Mess No. 4
Photographer: Reginald William Skelton (1872-1956). Expedition: British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04 (Discovery). Crew members of the ship Discovery

Cutty Sark 27532_007
Cutty Sark, Greenwich. London. A historic tea clipper built in 1869, now in dry dock. Photographed in September 2012, it had been reopened as a visitor attraction in April of that year following

QE2 at Southampton EAW191249
The QE2 liner docked at Southampton. February 1969. Aerofilms Collection

Maritime Hartlepool EAW695745
HMS Trincomalee and PSS Wingfield Castle docked at Hartlepool. Trincomalee was laid down in Bombay, India in 1812. The Wingfield Castle is a paddle steamer built at Hartlepool and launched in 1934

Carrack, a merchant ship of the late 1400s
Armed Genoese carrack, a merchant ship of the 1400s and 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

French frigate, 1700s
Armed French frigate of the 18th century. Hand-colored woodcut of an illustration

Steerage passengers on their way to America, 1800s
European emigrants in steerage section of steamship to the US, 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

New York harbor, 1850s
New York City, viewed from Brooklyn, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Phoenician traders in port
Phoenician sailors trading goods in an ancient Mediterranean seaport. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Manila Bay, 1898
Admiral George Dewey commanding US fleet in the Battle of Manila Bay, Spanish-American War, 1898. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

HMS Belfast and More London Place at sunset, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Dhow Race
Benjamin Broussard

Tenbys new 47 foot long Tyne Class lifeboat, the RFA Sir Galahad, arrives at the Tenby RNLI station yesterday. 14th July 1986

The RFA Sir Tristram enters the River Tyne after an 8, 000 mile rescue operation following the Falklands Conflict. On board were a handful of ship repair yard workers

HMS Ark Royal Aircraft Carrier March 1965 A Supermarine Scimitar is prepared before bing raised on to the flight deck of the Royal Navy Aircraft carrier The Ark Royal © Mirrorpix

SS St Julien at the Banana Dock in Dieppe c. 1939
SS St Julien is pictured here at the Banana Dock in Dieppe during her service as a hospital ship. St Julien was built in 1925 as a vessel to serve the GWRs Weymouth route

Rigging of the sailing ships, wood engravings, published in 1897
Rigging of the sailing ships: 1) Completely rigged mainmast of a warship; 2) Cutter boat; 3) Schooner bark; 4) Schooner; 5) Brig; 6) Barque; 7) Frigate, or full-rigged ship; 9) Yawl

The Hayle lifeboat New Oriental Bank (later renamed E. F. Harrison) with the wreck of the SS Escurial in
SS Escurial, an iron built schooner-rigged screw steamer built by Alex Stephens of Lighthouse, Govan, for Raeburn and Verel of Glasgow in 1879, was outward bound from Cardiff, laden with 1

Harbor of Kyrenia at sunset, Northern Cyprus

Henry Scott Tukes French brigantine Julie of Nantes at the Mill Dam, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1886
The artist, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929), purchased Julie of Nantes in 1886 for use as a floating studio. It is thought that he can be seen standing at the bow of the ship

Ketch Elizabeth loading cargo at Mother Iveys Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Ketch Elizabeth loading cargo (possibly sand) at Mother Iveys Bay. The ketch is possibly the Elizabeth Couch of Barnstaple built at Bideford in 1838 or it may the Elizabeth of Burton upon Stather

The yacht Tartar DP033930
Brodsworth Hall, South Yorkshire. The yacht Tartar in full sail. Stormy sea with buoy in the foreground and headland with lighthouse in the background. Unknown artist. Inventory number 9000 7699

A group portrait, RMS Olympic BL24989_003
A group posed on the deck of RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

A group portrait, RMS Olympic BL24989_001
Six men posed on the deck of RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Cafe Parisien, RMS Olympic BL24990_041
The Cafe Parisien, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Bedroom suite, RMS Olympic BL24990_029
The " Modern" bedroom suite in cabin C69, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Reception room, RMS Olympic BL24990_019
The reception room, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Gymnasium, RMS Olympic BL24990_015
The gymnasium, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic. This Bedford Lemere

Verandah Cafe, RMS Olympic BL24990_012
Fractured glass plate negative. Looking forward in the Verandah Cafe, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Lounge, RMS Olympic BL24990_006
The lounge, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic. This Bedford Lemere

Lounge, RMS Olympic BL24990_005
Looking forward in the lounge, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Cadgwith Cove, Cornwall, England

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"Discover the rich maritime history of Scandinavia and Europe at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo, Norway. Marvel at the well-preserved Gokstad Ship, a testament to Viking craftsmanship and seafaring prowess. " "Step back in time with Gilbert and Sullivan's iconic H. M. S. Pinafore, as depicted in this vintage poster from 1878. Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of operetta aboard a fictional ship bound for laughter and romance. " "London Docks come alive with bustling activity in this captivating photograph from 1958. Witness the vibrant energy as ships docked here connect Britain to distant lands, fostering trade and cultural exchange. " "At Stockholm's Vasa Museum, behold the grandeur of Vasa—a magnificent warship that tragically sank on its maiden voyage in the 17th century. Explore its salvaged remains and unravel stories of naval power gone awry. " "The Bayeux Tapestry weaves together an epic tale of conquest as it chronicles William the Conqueror's triumph over England. Amongst its intricate threads lies a vivid depiction of ships carrying warriors across treacherous waters. " "Embark on a historic journey aboard Mayflower—the legendary ship that carried Pilgrims seeking religious freedom to America's shores in 1620. Experience their courage amidst tumultuous seas as they forge a new destiny. " "Buster Keaton takes center stage aboard The Navigator (1924), where comedic chaos ensues on an ill-fated ship voyage filled with slapstick humor and unexpected adventures. Prepare for laughter aplenty. " "Intrigue surrounds Sutton Hoo's mysterious ship burial—an archaeological marvel discovered within an Anglo-Saxon burial mound dating back to medieval times. Uncover secrets buried deep within these ancient grounds. " "HMS Illustrious proudly returns to Portsmouth after undergoing extensive refurbishment—her majestic presence symbolizing British naval strength throughout history. Witness her triumphant homecoming.