Steam Boat Collection

OCEAN LINER QUEEN MARY. The Cunard White Star liner Queen Mary launched in 1934. Painting, 1934, by William McDowell

STEAMBOAT RACE, 1870. The Great Mississippi Steamboat Race between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez from New Orleans to St. Louis won by the Robert E

Marietta on the Ohio River, 1870s
Steamboats on the Ohio River at Marietta, Ohio, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

LOUISIANA: STEAMBOAT, 1865. Through the Bayou by Torchlight. Lithograph, c1865, by Currier & Ives

Rome, Georgia, in the mid-1800s
Town of Rome, Georgia, viewed from the Coosa River, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Brooklyn Bridge when newly opened, 1883
Brooklyn Bridge over the East River, looking toward Manhattan, 1883. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Riverboats at Shreveport, Louisiana, 1870s
Stevedores loading barrels at the Red River levee at Shreveport, Louisiana, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dundee / Harbour 1912
Dundee: the harbour

Spain / Balearics / Ibiza
A view from the sea toward the island of Ibiza. Date: 1896

First Atlantic crossing by steamship, 1819
American paddlewheeler " Savannah, " the first steamship to cross the Atlantic, 1819. 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

Advertisment for the White Star Line, 1876 (printed paper)
TPG440681 Advertisment for the White Star Line, 1876 (printed paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

CORNWALL: LIGHTHOUSE, 1870. Putting the keepers on the newly completed Wolf Rock lighthouse 8 miles off Lands End, Cornwall, England. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1870

IRISH IMMIGRANTS, 1851. Emigrants leaving Cork, Ireland, to change for the trans-Atlantic steamers, likely at Liverpool, England. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1851

Ohio River at Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s
Riverboats loading at the Ohio River levee in Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

IRELAND: WATERFORD, c1840. Scene at the quay in Waterford, Ireland, near the mouth of the river Suir. Steel engraving, English, c1840, after William Henry Bartlett

IMMIGRANTS ON SHIP, 1887. Immigrants on the steerage deck of an ocean steamer passing the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. Engraving, 1887

NY: BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, 1849. View of New York from Brooklyn Heights. Lithograph, 1849, by Nathaniel Currier

TITANIC: RE-CREATION, 1912. A Hollywood re-creation of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. No actual photograph of the event exists

TITANIC: SOAP AD, 1912. The White Star liner Titanic used in an English newspaper advertisement for Vinolia Otto toilet soap shortly before the liner sank, April 1912, in the Atlantic Ocean

St. Louis on the Mississippi River, 1870s
Steamboat traffic on the Mississippi River at St. Louis, Missouri, 1870s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Towing Erie Canal barges on the Hudson River
Erie Canal grain-boats towed down the Hudson River to New York City, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Lake Erie grain boat in a snowstorm
Steamship carrying grain on Lake Erie in a snowstorm, headed for Buffalo, New York, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Thames River in London, mid-1800s
Westminster and the Houses of Parliament from the Thames, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Champions of the Mississippi-- A Race for the Buckhorns. Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives
MISSISSIPPI RIVER RACE. The Champions of the Mississippi--" A Race for the Buckhorns." Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives

SULTANA EXPLOSION, 1865. The explosion of the paddle steamer Sultana on the Mississippi River, 28 April 1865. Contemporary wood engraving

IRELAND: COVE OF CORK. View of the Cove of Cork (also known as Queenstown, or Cobh) in Cork Harbor, Ireland. Steel engraving, English, c1840, after William Henry Bartlett

NAVIGATION, 1871. A navigator using a sextant to measure the angular distance of the moon from a star. Wood engraving, American, 1871

SHIPWRECKS, 1875. The wreck of the Deutschland, inspiration of Gerard Manley Hopkins poem. Line engraving, English, 1875

MONET: CHARING CROSS Bridge, London. Oil on canvas, 1901-04

The steam yacht Surf at anchor, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Surf at anchor, 1912

The steam yacht Aldebaran under way, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Aldebaran under way, 1913

Steam yacht Liberty running east. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Liberty running east. Liberty was built for Joseph Pulitzer in 1908. Designed by George Lennox Watson she was one of the largest private yachts of her day

Mississippi river steamboat. Steamboats on river with scenes of African-Americans on raft, picking cotton, and dancing and playing instruments. Map of southern states in upper left corner. Date c1895

A steamboat race on the Mississippi, (between the Baltic & Diana). Date c1859 May 21. A steamboat race on the Mississippi, (between the Baltic & Diana). Date c1859 May 21

Jonathan Hulls steamboat, 18th century
Jonathan Hulls steamboat, historical artwork. A patent for this steam-powered towboat was taken out by the British inventor Jonathan Hulls in 1736

STEAMSHIP TRAVEL POSTER. English poster, 1932, for Southern Railway advertising the Dover-Calais crossing of the English channel

CINCINNATI, OHIO, c1856. View of Cincinnati as seen from the south bank of the Ohio River. Lithograph, c1856

RACE ON MISSISSIPPI, 1860. A Midnight Race on the Mississippi River. Lithograph, 1860, by Currier & Ives

Boats on the Delaware River near New Castle, 1880s
City of New Castle on the Delaware River, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Steamboat pier, Trefriew (i. e. Trefriw), Wales
Steamboat pier, Trefriew (i.e. Trefriw), Wales. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Shannon, County Limerick, Ireland
Foynes Pier River - Shannon, County Limerick, Ireland Date: circa 1910s

NEW ORLEANS, 1884. The Levee in New Orleans. Lithograph, 1884, by Currier & Ives

CONFEDERATE WARSHIP, 1865. The Confederate war-steamer, Tallahassee. Color engraving, 1865

CONFEDERATE WARSHIP, 1863. C. S. S. Rappahannock anchored at Calais, France. Wood engraving, English, 1863
CONFEDERATE WARSHIP, 1863. C.S.S. Rappahannock anchored at Calais, France. Wood engraving, English, 1863

NORTH CAROLINA: WILMINGTON. View of the city and harbor of Wilmington, North Carolina. Wood engraving, American, 1853

ROBERT FULTONs CLERMONT. Robert Fultons steamboat, Clermont, built in 1807. Color engraving, 19th century

CIVIL WAR: VICKSBURG, 1863. Admiral David Porters fleet on the Mississippi River, bombarding the Confederate blockade at Vicksburg, 16 April 1863. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, 1863

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"Unleashing the Power of Steam: A Journey through Time" Step aboard and embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the fascinating world of steamboats. From thrilling races to majestic ocean liners, these vessels have left an indelible mark on history. In 1870, the Great Mississippi Steamboat Race between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez captivated audiences with its fierce competition. The Robert E. Lee emerged victorious after traversing from New Orleans to St. Louis in an impressive time of 3 days, 18 hours, and 14 minutes. Fast forward to 1934 when the magnificent Ocean Liner Queen Mary graced the seas with her presence. This grand vessel, captured beautifully by William McDowell's painting, symbolized luxury and elegance during a golden era of travel. Travel back even further to Rome, Georgia in the mid-1800s where steamboats played a vital role in transportation along its rivers. These vessels brought life and prosperity to this charming city nestled amidst picturesque landscapes. The allure of steamboats extended beyond America's borders as depicted in a lithograph showcasing Louisiana's Bayou by Torchlight in 1865. Illuminated by flickering flames, these boats navigated through enchanting waterways evoking mystery and intrigue. Crossing over to Brooklyn Bridge's opening day in 1883, witness how steam-powered innovation connected cities like never before. This architectural marvel united communities while providing breathtaking views for those fortunate enough to traverse it. Venturing down south towards Shreveport in the 1870s reveals bustling riverbanks adorned with elegant riverboats gracefully gliding across shimmering waters - a sight that epitomizes Southern charm at its finest. Across continents lies Dundee Harbor in 1912; here steam power facilitated trade and exploration as ships set sail towards new horizons - their billowing smokestacks leaving trails behind them like whispers of progress.