Tonnage Collection

QUEEN MARY
The Cunard White Star passenger liner at the time of her launch. Tonnage 70, 000. Length at water-line 306m

British merchant ship war losses by G. H. Davis
British merchant ship war losses during the Second World War: the toll of oversea supplies. Britain lost through enemy action 2570 ships and over 11 million tonnage

HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier, at anchor, steaming up. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War

Cartoon, Honourable Ratio
Honourable Ratio: or, Naval Conversationsin London. Ratio 5:5:3, between Great Britain, United States of America and Japan. Date: 1934

HMS Glorious 77
Royal Navy - HMS Glorius, aircraft carrier, at anchor in Grand Harbour Valetta.. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First

Cunard White Star, Lancastria deck plan with statistics

Cartoon, The Pipe of Peace II
The Great Dry Chief. I was half afraid my navy cut might make you sick; But so far I see no ill effects. Mr Balfour. On the contrary, I could do with it a bit stronger. Date: 1921

Cartoon, The Pipe of Peace
Great Dry Chief. I do trust this won t make any of them sick! Date: 1921

Harland & Wolff Collection - National Museums NI
Port stern view on old No. 9 slip, renumbered 4, North Yard, prior to launch. Ship No: 300. Name: Canada. Type: Passenger Ship. Tonnage: 8800. Launch: 14 May 1896. Delivery: 26 September 1896

Early 20th century chart showing the comparitive length and tonnage of ships of the White Star Line starting with the SS Oceanic, the SS Baltic and the SS Republic

Cunard 1840-1893

Silk postcard, HMS Olympic, giving the liner's measurements

Aquitania and Vaterland compared by G. H. Davis
The Aquitania (British) and Vaterland (German) compared. Showing their relative length, displacement, engines and horsepower. Date: 1914

RMS Asia, 1850
Engraving of the Cunard Line Royal Mail Paddle-steamer Asia at sea, 1850. Asia was the largest steamship yet built on the River Clyde

RMS Carisbrook Castle, 1898
Photograph of the Castle Line Mail Steamship Carisbrook Castle, shortly after her launch in 1898. Built by the Fairfield Shipbuilding Company on the Clyde, she was 500 foot in length

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"Tonnage: A Journey through Maritime History" Step aboard the majestic QUEEN MARY and delve into the fascinating world of tonnage. Explore the British merchant ship war losses documented by G. H. Davis, a testament to the sacrifices made at sea. Marvel at the Harland & Wolff Collection in National Museums NI, where tales of triumph and tragedy unfold. Discover the heroic tale of HMS Glorious 77, an aircraft carrier that left an indelible mark on history. Immerse yourself in Cunard White Star's Lancastria deck plan, a glimpse into luxurious ocean travel during its heyday. The Harland & Wolff Collection offers insights into shipbuilding prowess that shaped maritime heritage. Uncover hidden stories within cartoons like "Honourable Ratio, " shedding light on naval strategies and their impact on tonnage calculations. Compare Aquitania and Vaterland through G. H. Davis' eyes, as he captures their grandeur and significance. Delight in a silk postcard featuring HMS Olympic, sister ship to Titanic, reminding us of both opulence and tragedy intertwined with tonnage records. Reflect upon "La Bourgogne" leaving Havre through an engraving capturing a French Atlantic liner's ill-fated journey. Tonnage is more than mere numbers; it represents human ingenuity, resilience, and exploration across vast oceans. Join us as we unravel captivating narratives woven within these historical artifacts – each telling its own unique story about our enduring relationship with tonnage throughout time.