Steamer Collection (page 5)

The wreck of the screw steamer 'The Larristory', 1850
3478499 The wreck of the screw steamer 'The Larristory', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the wreck of the screw steamer 'The Larristory' in the China Sea)

The 'State of Indiana', 1850
3478487 The 'State of Indiana', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the 'State of Indiana' trading between Glasgow and New York)

Apparatus on board the American steam ship 'Arctic', 1850
3478751 Apparatus on board the American steam ship 'Arctic', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting apparatus on board the American steam ship 'Arctic')

The steamer 'The Great Britain', 1850
3478585 The steamer 'The Great Britain', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the steamer 'The Great Britain', the first screw steamer to cross the Atlantic)

The steamer 'The Great Britain', 1850
3478578 The steamer 'The Great Britain', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the steamer 'The Great Britain', the first screw steamer to cross the Atlantic)

The steamer 'The Great Britain', 1850
3478572 The steamer 'The Great Britain', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the steamer 'The Great Britain', the first screw steamer to cross the Atlantic, after it's refit)

The steamer 'The Great Britain', 1850
3478571 The steamer 'The Great Britain', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the steamer 'The Great Britain', the first screw steamer to cross the Atlantic, after it's refit)

A paddle steamer, 1850
3478559 A paddle steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a paddle steamer on the upper Missouri. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The paddle steamer 'The Carroll of Carrolton', 1850
3478549 The paddle steamer 'The Carroll of Carrolton', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an American river paddle steamer 'The Carroll of Carrolton')

The steamer 'Lady Daly', 1850
3478548 The steamer 'Lady Daly', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the stern wheel paddle steamer 'Lady Daly' on the Murray River, Australia)

A steam-boat collision, 1850
3478539 A steam-boat collision, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a steam-boat collision in Dover. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The wreck of the steamship 'Mosel', 1850
3478537 The wreck of the steamship 'Mosel', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a the wreck of the steamship 'Mosel' at Lizard Point)

The Thames Conservancy steam launch, 1850
3478535 The Thames Conservancy steam launch, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Thames Conservancy steam launch moored over the wreck of the steamer Princess Alice near Woolwich)

Paddle steamer 'United Kingdom', 1850
3359157 Paddle steamer 'United Kingdom', 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the paddle steamer 'United Kingdom' built for the London/Edinburgh trade)

The paddle steamer 'Clermont', 1850
3359143 The paddle steamer 'Clermont', 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the paddle steamer 'Clermont'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The screw steamer 'Luiahine', 1850
3330467 The screw steamer 'Luiahine', 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the screw steamer 'Luiahine', built for the Ranama, New Zealand and Sydney run)

Dicey, 1850
3330451 Dicey, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the 'Dicey' the proposed double-hulled Channel passenger steamer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The screw steamer 'City of Boston', 1850 (engraving)
3330461 The screw steamer 'City of Boston', 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of the screw steamer 'City of Boston'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Bertha, 1850
3330459 The Bertha, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of 'The Bertha' a passenger and cargo steamer built for trade between England and Calcutta via the Suez Canal)

Twin screw steamer 'Flora', 1850
3330474 Twin screw steamer 'Flora', 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of twin screw steamer 'Flora'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Photo Achensee, Tyrol, cruise, 2 June 1926, Boat
953341 Photo Achensee, Tyrol, cruise, 2 June 1926, Boat by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Photo Steam ship Habsburg, Danube, Austria
952515 Photo Steam ship Habsburg, Danube, Austria by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Dampfer Leipzig on the Elbe, Hahn Verlag 4697
950335 Dampfer Leipzig on the Elbe, Hahn Verlag 4697 by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Photo Bremen, view of the steamer Frauenfels, DDG Hansa
950284 Photo Bremen, view of the steamer Frauenfels, DDG Hansa by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Photo passengers, group photo, steamship, 1927
951926 Photo passengers, group photo, steamship, 1927 by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Photo view of the steamer Cap Arcona of the HSDG
950202 Photo view of the steamer Cap Arcona of the HSDG by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

World War I 1914 1918 - War on the seas
5315140 World War I 1914 1918 - War on the seas; (add.info.: World War I 1914 1918 - War on the seas. A French steamer hit by torpedoes from a German U-boot sinks beneath the waves bringing the poor)

The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat
5616358 The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Weser workmen destroying Denis Papin's steamboat)

Gendarmes examining passengers
5616121 Gendarmes examining passengers; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Gendarmes examining passengers from a Channel steamer as they disembark at Calais. Dated 19th Century)

An engraving depicting floating grain elevators at Chicago. The grain was transferred from canal barges direct into
5311285 An engraving depicting floating grain elevators at Chicago. The grain was transferred from canal barges direct into the holds of the ocean steamers

The European and Australia Royal Mail Company's steamer 'Australasia', 1850
3359469 The European and Australia Royal Mail Company's steamer 'Australasia', 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the European)

The London Bridge, 1850
3359165 The London Bridge, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the London Bridge, showing the traffic of barges and paddle steamers on the Thames)

The launch of the Iron Screw steamer 'W.S. Lindsay' at Newcastle, 1850
3331136 The launch of the Iron Screw steamer 'W.S. Lindsay' at Newcastle, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the launch of the Iron Screw steamer 'W.S. Lindsay' at Newcastle)

The screw steamer and sailing ship, lost on the Kentish knock, 1850
3331135 The screw steamer and sailing ship, lost on the Kentish knock, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the screw steamer and sailing ship, lost on the Kentish knock)

Captain Dicey's shallow draft twin-hulled Channel steamer 'Castalia', 1850
3330672 Captain Dicey's shallow draft twin-hulled Channel steamer 'Castalia', 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of Captain Dicey's shallow draft twin-hulled Channel steamer)

Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850
3330670 Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer fouling the pier at Calais)

The SS Connector, 1850
3330665 The SS Connector, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the SS Connector, a jointed steamer designed as a coaster in which the separate sections could be uncoupled so that cargo could be discharged)

Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850
3330664 Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer fouling the pier at Calais)

The end view of cigar shaped steamer, 1850
3330662 The end view of cigar shaped steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the end view of cigar shaped steamer, launched by Winans of Baltimore. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850
3330655 Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer fouling the pier at Calais)

The 'S.S. City of Boston', 1850
3330464 The 'S.S. City of Boston', 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the 'S.S. City of Boston', belonging to the Iman Line. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The steamship 'J. C. Stevenson', 1850
3330458 The steamship 'J. C. Stevenson', 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the steamship 'J. C. Stevenson' built by Palmers of Jarrow for Greens of Blackwall)

Hindoo, 1850
3330455 Hindoo, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the 'Hindoo' screw steamer trading between London and India via the Suez Canal. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A boiler and water casing of a steamship, 1850
3330536 A boiler and water casing of a steamship, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a boiler and water casing of a steamship. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Australian screw steamer 'Antelope', 1850
3330490 The Australian screw steamer 'Antelope', 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the Australian screw steamer 'Antelope'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The steamer 'The Great Britain', 1850
3478576 The steamer 'The Great Britain', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the steamer 'The Great Britain', the first screw steamer to cross the Atlantic)

Paddle steamers at Albany, 1850
3478556 Paddle steamers at Albany, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting paddle steamers at Albany on the Hudson. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A paddle steamer on the Mississippi River, 1850
3478551 A paddle steamer on the Mississippi River, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the loading of a paddle steamer from a cotton chute on the Mississippi River)

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"Unleashing the Power of Steam: A Journey through Time and Seas" From I K Brunel's visionary designs to the hauling chains of the Great Eastern, steamers have shaped our world. Just like Turner immortalized The Fighting Temeraire in his oil on canvas masterpiece, these vessels evoke a sense of awe and nostalgia. In 1891, a vibrant poster beckoned travelers to explore Guernsey & Jersey via Weymouth aboard majestic steamers. The Bay of Avalon in Santa Catalina Island, California became witness to the graceful dance between steamers and waves, as they navigated new horizons. Even Einstein himself found solace in playing his violin while contemplating the wonders that steam-powered vessels brought forth. And who can forget the Lancastria Steamship? Its tragic fate reminds us of both its grandeur and vulnerability. Broughty Ferry witnessed countless departures and arrivals as steamers connected communities along rivers and seas. The Mew on River Dart in Devon during the 1920s captured moments frozen in time - families embarking on adventures or bidding tearful farewells. Old Fishguard Harbour stood proudly amidst Pembrokeshire's rugged beauty, serving as a gateway for trade and exploration. Budleigh Salterton exuded charm with its quaint steamer port, where dreams set sail towards distant shores. Littlehampton Harbour bustled with life as steamers carried passengers yearning for adventure or seeking respite from their daily routines. An enticing poster lured wanderlust souls to Oban, Scotland - promising breathtaking landscapes only reachable by these magnificent vessels. Through triumphs and tragedies alike, steamers remain an indelible part of our history - bridging gaps between nations while igniting imaginations across generations.