Stokers Collection

Royal Navy recruitment poster. Stokers required, no previous experience necessary, age 18 to 25 years. Apply to the Royal Navy Recruiting Office, Naval Base, Great Yarmouth

Stoking a Steamship
Stokers at work in the hold of a coal-burning steamship

WW1 recruitment poster with silhouettes
World War One recruitment poster with silhouettes -- Remember! England Expects -- the Need is Great Today.... the Navy requires you for its glorious service. Join today

An illustration of the last moments of the Titanic
Calmly awaiting the order to save themselves: Stokers of the Titanic standing in a squad on the vessel while she was sinking fast

Coal for fishing boats, Great Yarmouth, early 1900s

Ocean Liner - Stokers Manual 1912
Ocean Liner - rare copy of the 1912 Stokers Manual. Date: 1912

Stokers feed the furnaces of HMS Kent while she pursues the German ship Nurnberg after the Battle of the Falkland Islands. Date: 1914

Lascars on British Ships: The Question of their Retention. " Human Salamanders" :The Lascar at Work and Play. Employed on board P&O Australian Line liners - working as Coal Stokers

Stokehole of the Atlantic Liner 1903
Stokers in the boiler room on board a atlantic liner. Date: 1903

Gas Stokers strike 1872
Political disturbance in the industrial south-eastern districts of Victorian London involving Trade Unionists, striking to assert their rights

The Naval Manoeuvres, Snapshots on Board HMS "Hermione"(litho)
1050869 The Naval Manoeuvres, Snapshots on Board HMS " Hermione" (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

The Stokehole, from P & O Pencillings (colour litho)
STC286252 The Stokehole, from P & O Pencillings (colour litho) by Lloyd, W. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: seedie boys; firemen at work; ); The Stapleton Collection; English

Across Two Oceans, the Atlantic Voyage (engraving)
1595132 Across Two Oceans, the Atlantic Voyage (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Across Two Oceans, the Atlantic Voyage)

Stokers for the British Navy, some Episodes in the Training of Recruits (engraving)
1047305 Stokers for the British Navy, some Episodes in the Training of Recruits (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stokers for the British Navy)

From the Thames to the Nile, all the Way by Sea in a P and O Boat avoid Quarantine (engraving)
1045706 From the Thames to the Nile, all the Way by Sea in a P and O Boat avoid Quarantine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Thames to the Nile)

The baby of a Royal Navy officer is christened on a submarine during the Second world War. Here, the " Black Gang" coaling crew of a nearby ship cheer the party. 12th June 1942

Sailors relax on the deck of a British destroyer 1916
Stokers, Sailors and Gunners, have a cigarette break - and shelter from the sun - lying on the wooden decks of a British destroyer

WWI Recruitment Poster for the Naval Service of Canada, 1915
WWI Recruitment Poster for the Naval Service of Canada, pub. 1915 (colour lithograph)

History, Europe, Industrial Revolution, Steam Engines, Fuel, Shovelling Coal, Stoker, Clocks, Efficiency, Frank Lillian Gilbreth, Hand, Laborers, Shoveling, Shovels, Stokers, Stop, Timing, Watches

British Royal Naval Recruitment Poster, WW1
Remember! England Expects -- The need is great today.... the Navy requires you for its glorious service. Join today. Skilled artificers and artisans, seamen, stokers, marines and boys

H. M. S. Diadem
The lead ship of the Diadem class of Royal Navy protected cruisers. Launched in October 1896, in 1914 she was a stokers training ship

Men at work in engine room of a ship, WW1
Men at work loading coal in the engine room of a ship during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

STOKERS FOR THE BRITISH NAVY, AT PHYSICAL DRILL, engraving 1890, UK, U. K. Britain
STOKERS FOR THE BRITISH NAVY, AT PHYSICAL DRILL, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Stokers for the British Navy, Training-Class-Learning the Use of the Rifle, Engraving 1890
STOKERS FOR THE BRITISH NAVY, TRAINING-CLASS-LEARNING THE USE OF THE RIFLE, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Stokers for the British Navy, Kitting the New Hands Up, Engraving 1890, Uk, U. K
STOKERS FOR THE BRITISH NAVY, KITTING THE NEW HANDS UP, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Stokers for the British Navy, Stokers Waiting to be Drafted to a Sea Going Ship
STOKERS FOR THE BRITISH NAVY, STOKERS WAITING TO BE DRAFTED TO A SEA GOING SHIP, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

STOKERS FOR THE BRITISH NAVY, CUTLASS DRILL, engraving 1890, UK, U. K. Britain, British
STOKERS FOR THE BRITISH NAVY, CUTLASS DRILL, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Dr. Stokers Field Ambulance Corps (Stafford House Society), British in Turkey

Stokers for the British Navy, Newly Joined Men Drawing their Rations, Engraving 1890
STOKERS FOR THE BRITISH NAVY, NEWLY JOINED MEN DRAWING THEIR RATIONS, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Stokers for the British Navy, are you Willing to Serve for Twelve Years ?, Engraving 1890
STOKERS FOR THE BRITISH NAVY, ARE YOU WILLING TO SERVE FOR TWELVE YEARS ?, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Stokers for the British Navy, Candidates Passing the Doctor, Engraving 1890, Uk, u
STOKERS FOR THE BRITISH NAVY, CANDIDATES PASSING THE DOCTOR, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Stokers for the British Navy, Training-Class-Learning the Use of the Rifle, Engraving 1890, Uk, u
STOKERS FOR THE BRITISH NAVY, TRAINING-CLASS-LEARNING THE USE OF THE RIFLE, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

STOKERS FOR THE BRITISH NAVY, CUTLASS DRILL, engraving 1890, UK, U. K. Britain, British
STOKERS FOR THE BRITISH NAVY, CUTLASS DRILL, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Stokers for the British Navy, Kitting the New Hands Up, Engraving 1890, Uk, U. K
STOKERS FOR THE BRITISH NAVY, KITTING THE NEW HANDS UP, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Stokers for the British Navy, Stokers Waiting to be Drafted to a Sea Going Ship, Engraving 1890
STOKERS FOR THE BRITISH NAVY, STOKERS WAITING TO BE DRAFTED TO A SEA GOING SHIP, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

STOKERS FOR THE BRITISH NAVY, AT PHYSICAL DRILL, engraving 1890, UK, U. K. Britain
STOKERS FOR THE BRITISH NAVY, AT PHYSICAL DRILL, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Stokers for the British Navy, Newly Joined Men Drawing their Rations, Engraving 1890, Uk, u
STOKERS FOR THE BRITISH NAVY, NEWLY JOINED MEN DRAWING THEIR RATIONS, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Stokers for the British Navy, Candidates Passing the Doctor, Engraving 1890, Uk, u
STOKERS FOR THE BRITISH NAVY, CANDIDATES PASSING THE DOCTOR, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Stokers for the British Navy, are you Willing to Serve for Twelve Years Ja, Engraving 1890, Uk, u
STOKERS FOR THE BRITISH NAVY, ARE YOU WILLING TO SERVE FOR TWELVE YEARS ja, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Industrial boiler room, 1897
Industrial boiler room. 19th-century artwork of stokers shovelling coal into furnaces in a factory boiler room. These are industrial boilers constructed by the US company Babcock and Wilcox

Ship heating room, 19th century
Ship heating room. Stokers shovelling coal into the boilers of a ship heating room. Artwork from the tenth volume (second period of 1892) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree

Lady Passenger on a Trans-Atlantic Steamship, 1888
Illustration showing a female passenger on the trans-Atlantic steamship Moselle, relaxing on her deckchair with a book, 1888

The Stoke-Hold of a Cole Burning British Warship, 1913
Photograph of stokers working in the stoke-hold of a British Warship, 1913

Titanic Stokers Wait
Stokers wait on the deck hoping to board lifeboats

Imperial Gas Works
Retort house of the Imperial Gas Works, Kings Cross, London, stoking the burners

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"Unsung Heroes: Stokers Fuel the Fire of Naval Power" In the early 20th century, stokers played a crucial role in powering the mighty vessels that sailed across oceans. From Royal Navy recruitment posters to illustrations capturing their tireless efforts, these individuals were indispensable to maritime operations. One such poster from World War I depicted silhouettes of brave men with shovels in hand, symbolizing the vital contribution to naval strength. Whether it was stoking a steamship or feeding coal into the furnaces of an ocean liner like Titanic, their work ensured smooth sailing and efficient propulsion. Even beyond luxury liners and warships, fishing boats relied on coal for their daily catch. In Great Yarmouth during the early 1900s, stokers diligently supplied fuel for these vessels as they ventured into treacherous waters. To master their craft, stokers referred to manuals like "Ocean Liner - Stokers Manual 1912, " which provided guidance on maintaining optimal furnace conditions. This knowledge proved invaluable during intense battles at sea when HMS Kent pursued German ship Nurnberg after the Battle of Falkland Islands in 1914. During World War I, British Royal Naval recruitment posters emphasized the need for skilled stokers who could keep engines roaring amidst adversity. H. M. S Diadem became a testament to their dedication as they tirelessly fueled her journey through tumultuous waters. The presence of Lascars on British ships also raised questions about retaining this diverse workforce within maritime operations. Their contributions alongside other stokers showcased unity amidst diversity while highlighting shared goals aboard seafaring vessels. Venturing back even further in time reveals glimpses into history's struggles; gas stoker strikes erupted in 1872 as workers fought for fair treatment and improved working conditions. These events shed light on challenges faced by those who kept industry running smoothly behind closed doors.