Cruise Ship Collection (#24)

Abandoning Ship
30th August 1909: Passengers transfer from the Cunard liner SS Mauretania to the ships tender, before reaching the shore at Fishguard, Pembroke. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Sharp Prow
circa 1935: The sharp angled prow of the Cunard liner SS Aquitania against a cloudy sky. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

The Caronia
14th May 1947: The new Cunard liner Caronia, under construction at Clydebank. The Caronia weighed 34, 183 gross tons and was capable of carrying her 930 passengers at a speed of 22 knots.The Caronia

The Lusitania
14th September 1909: The Cunard liner the Lusitania arrives at Fishguard. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Aquitania
16th June 1920: The Cunard liner, the Aquitainia, in her pre-war paint, after being transformed from a coal to an oil-burning vessel. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Scottish Shipbuilding
29th May 1913: The Cunard luxury liner Aquitania under construction at John Brown & Companys Clydebank yard. The Aquitania took three years to build and was launched in 1914 weighing 45

Building Aquitania
21st December 1911: The Cunard luxury liner Aquitania under construction at John Brown & Companys shipyard at Clydebank near Glasgow

Riveting Work during the construction of the Cunard luxury liner Aquitania
circa 1911: Construction workers using hydraulic riveting machinery during the construction of the Cunard luxury liner Aquitania at the Clydebank shipyard owned by John Brown & Company

Shipbuilding Yard
circa 1911: Construction of the Cunard luxury liner Aquitania at John Brown & Companys Clydebank shipyard. The Aquitania took three years to build and was launched in 1914 weighing 45

Walking On Gangway
December 1911: Passengers on British Cunard liner Lusitanias gangway on arrival. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Rough Seas
1st June 1912: Rough seas seen from the deck of the Cunard liner Lusitania, which was sunk by a German torpedo in 1915 with great loss of life. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Building A Liner
circa 1911: The Cunard luxury liner Aquitania under construction at John Brown & Companys Clydebank shipyard. The Aquitania took three years to build and was launched in 1914 weighing 45

SS Mauretania
circa 1925: Cunards first sailing ship Mauretania (the second Mauretania had her maiden voyage in 1939) which held the Blue Riband for 22 years and was painted white in the early thirties

SS Olympic
circa 1929: The Cunard White Star liner Olympic built in 1911. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

SS Olympic
circa 1929: The Cunard White Star liner Olympic, built in 1911. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Scottish Shipyard
circa 1911: The Cunard luxury liner Aquitania surrounded by scaffolding while under construction at the Clydebank shipyard owned by John Brown & Company

After The Launch
27th September 1938: The Cunard White Star liner Queen Elizabeth approaching the fitting out basin after being launched at the John Brown shipyard in Clydebank, Glasgow

New Dock
19th October 1932: The Cunard liner Mauretania being towed into the West Dock, Southampton for her annual overhaul after the summer season. She is the first liner to use this facility

High And Dry
19th August 1948: Cunard White Star liner Queen Elizabeth in dock for refitting prior to its return to commercial use after being used as a troopship during WW II

SS Andania
12th August 1913: The SS Andania which was built for Cunards London-Canada service in the Surrey commercial docks. She was later sunk by mines off the Sussex coast

Port Zante cruise ship port, Basseterre, St. Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Elevated view over Kotors Stari Grad (Old Town) and The Bay of Kotor at sunset, Kotor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Montenegro, Europe

Woman in bathing costume holding life preserver

Olympic Launch
The launch of the 883-foot-long White Star liner Olympic from the Harland and Wolff yard, Belfast. Known as Old Reliable, she was the sister ship of the Titanic and Britannic

SS Olympic
The White Star liner, and sister ship of the recently sunk Titanic, S.S. Olympic having its cargo unloaded at Southampton Docks

Emigrants on The Olympic
Emigrants on board the RMS Olympic, sister ship of the Titanic, circa 1913. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Britannic Launch
The launch of the White Star liner Britannic from Belfast. The sister ship of the Olympic and Titanic, she sunk in the Aegean Sea on November 21st, 1916. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Coming To America
Image shows passengers and immigrants on the B and C decks towards the aft of the White Star liner RMS Olympic (sister of Titanic) as she sits in port and they await processing, New York, late 1920s

Australia, Sydney, Sydney Harbour, Sydney Bridge and Opera House

Australia, Sydney, tourist boat and cruise ship in Circular Quay

Sydney harbour bridge at sunrise
Cruise ship sailing by Sydney Harbour bridge at sunrise, New South Wales

Orontes
Well-wishers wave goodbye to Douglas Jardine and the other members of the MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) as they set sail from Tilbury to Australia on the Orient liner Orontes

Welcome To Sydney
21st August 1956: A ship docks in Sydney Harbour bringing hundreds of Italian immigrants to start new lives in Australia. A crowd of friends and relatives

Emigrants Farewell
20th August 1912: Emigrants wave their last goodbyes as the emigrant ship Monrovian leaves Tilbury in Essex, bound for Australia. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

View From The Bridge
A British passenger liner passing under Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia, circa 1935. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Sydney Harbor

Dining on Rough Seas. ca. 1938, Sailing, sailing, Over the bounding spray, Oh well, if we d eaten our dinner, We d have lost it anyway

A Tourist With His Gear
Alaska: c. 1958. A passenger on the Canadian cruise ship, Prince George, is well prepared with two cameras, binoculars, and a pipe as they cruise through the Inside Passage from Vancouver to Skagway

Italy, Venice, Cruise ship in front of Doges Palace
Cruise ship passing in front of the Doges Palace, Venice, Italy

Norway, Sognefjorden, cruise ships moored on Neroyfjord

Egypt, Aswan, cruise ship on the River Nile

MS Nordstjernen Cruise Ship, Monaco Glacier, Spitzbergen, Svalbard Islands, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

China, Hong Kong, Star Ferry coming into Victoria Harbour with cruise ship in background

Cruise ship docked at Ocean Terminal at sunset, with Hong Kong Island in background

Panoramic image of Fira in the evening with cruiser and volcanic landscape, Santorini, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Cruise Ship in Geirangerfjord, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

France, Amboise, Maiden voyage of the steam-ship Normandie, The entrance to New York harbor, watercolor
United States - 20th century. Maiden voyage of the steam-ship Normandie. The entrance to New York harbor. Watercolor

Crociere Mediterranee, Mediterranean cruise advertising for Italia Cosulich Lloyd Triestino
Posters, Italy, 20th century. Crociere Mediterranee, Mediterranean cruise advertising for " Italia Cosulich Lloyd Triestino". Sketch by Oscar Hermann Lamb (1876-1947)

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Step aboard the time capsule of luxury and laughter with the Marx Brothers on a cruise ship adventure in A Night at the Opera, 1935. As they navigate through hilarious escapades, some of the ship's crew join their mischievous antics in their cabin, creating unforgettable moments. Embark on your own celebrity experience as you set sail on a Celebrity Cruises Liner ship in the breathtaking Caribbean. Feel the warm breeze caress your face as you explore St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, nestled in the vibrant West Indies region of Central America. Immerse yourself in its rich culture and indulge in tropical delights. Transport yourself to another era as you gaze upon Old Harry Rocks off the coast of Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England. These majestic rock formations stand tall against crashing waves, reminding us of timeless beauty that transcends generations. Relive history onboard OCEAN LINER QUEEN MARY - an icon launched back in 1934 by Cunard White Star liner. Admire William McDowell's captivating painting from that era and let it transport you to a golden age where elegance ruled supreme. Feel like royalty as you dockside at Nassau, Bahamas - a jewel amidst West Indies' Central America charm. The vibrant colors and lively atmosphere will captivate your senses while offering endless opportunities for relaxation or adventure. Experience grandeur reminiscent of QE2 or step into nostalgia with The Metagama and RMS Campania - legendary vessels that have left indelible marks on maritime history. Let their stories inspire your own journey across vast oceans. Discover Portugal's enchanting Madeira island with Funchal harbor serving as a picturesque backdrop for unforgettable memories to be made during your cruise vacation. Indulge in opulence aboard SS Caronia - relish every moment surrounded by luxurious amenities fit for discerning travelers seeking unparalleled comfort at sea. Join us onboard Cunard liner R. M. S.