Vintage Steamship Collection

Layout of heraldic shield divisions, French, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Layout of heraldic shield divisions, French, 19th Century. Materiaux et Documents D Architecture et de Sculpture, by Raguenet

SS Great Western at New York
Vintage engraving showing the arrival of the SS Great Western at New York. SS Great Western of 1838, was an oak-hulled paddle-wheel steamship; the first purpose-built for crossing the Atlantic

Victorian London - Westminster Stairs
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. Showing the Westminster stairs with steamers leaving

HMS Captain
Vintage engraving of HMS Captain of the Royal Navy, an unsuccessful warship built for the Royal Navy due to public pressure

HMS Thunderer
Vintage engraving of HMS Thunderer of the Royal Navy, a Devastation class battleship. Thunderer was an ironclad turret ship designed by Edward James Reed with revolving turrets, launched in 1872

HMS Glatton
Vintage engraving of HMS Glatton of the Royal Navy, a breastwork monitor. 1884

Victorian ironclad battleship, HMS Inflexible Engraving
Vintage engraving showing the HMS Inflexible, a Victorian ironclad battleship carrying her main armament in centrally placed turrets

Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula), lithograph, published in 1882
Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula). Lithograph, published in 1882

Traditional old working steamship making its way across lake Wakatipu, Queenstown on the South Island of New Zealand

Mississippi steamboats alongside the Levee, New Orleans
Vintage engraving of Mississippi steamboats alongside the Levee, New Orleans, 19th Century

Cargo Steamship
Antique illustration of a Cargo Steamship

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Step back in time and embark on a journey through the captivating world of vintage steamships. With their intricate layout of heraldic shield divisions, reminiscent of French design from the 19th century, these majestic vessels exude an air of elegance and grandeur. One such iconic steamship was the SS Great Western, which made its mark at New York's bustling harbor. Its arrival signaled an era of transatlantic travel that would forever change the course of history. Meanwhile, Victorian London came alive as passengers descended upon Westminster Stairs to board these magnificent ships. The naval scene was not to be outdone, with renowned vessels like HMS Captain, HMS Thunderer, and HMS Glatton dominating the seas. The sight of these imposing ironclad battleships struck fear into the hearts of enemies while instilling pride in those who served aboard them. An engraving immortalizes one such vessel - HMS Inflexible - capturing its sheer power and strength. Beyond military might, nature also found its place within this vintage narrative. A lithograph published in 1882 showcases the vibrant beauty of a Baltimore oriole perched delicately on a branch. This juxtaposition between man-made marvels and natural wonders adds another layer to our exploration. As we venture further along our journey, we find ourselves amidst bustling activity along the Levee in New Orleans where Mississippi steamboats docked side by side. These floating palaces transported goods and people alike along America's great river systems. Not forgetting cargo steamships that played a vital role in global trade during this era; they carried precious cargo across vast oceans connecting distant lands together economically and culturally. Finally, picture a traditional old working steamship gracefully gliding across Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown on New Zealand's South Island – a testament to human ingenuity conquering even remote corners of our planet. In all their varied forms and functions, vintage steamships embody the spirit of a bygone era.