Cunard Collection (page 3)

The stern of the S. S. "Umbria"in dock, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
5669160 The stern of the S.S. " Umbria" in dock, c.1900 (b/w photo) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); Museum of the City of New York, USA; eMuseum of the City of New York; American

SS Lucania - Cunard
SS Lucania. This Cunarder is the first ship to be equipped with Signor Marconis wireless system : for a while she holds the Blue Riband for the fastest Atlantic crossing. Date: circa 1920s

Hotel Nacional de Cuba, Havana, 1931. Designed by New York architectural firm McKim, Mead and White, the hotel opened in 1930

Aquitania Illustration
Cunard White Star Liner. 901 feet long, 45, 647 tons. Scrapped in 1950

Ship / Q Elizabeth / Pcard
Cunard White Star liner

MAURETANIA (PEARS)
Passenger liner of the Cunard line on the Atlantic run to New York

Great liners on hospital duty, WW1
The Cunard ocean liners, Olympic and Aquitania pictured arriving back on Britains shores during the First World War. Both vessels were converted for use as hospital ships during this time. Date: 1916

The launch of the Cunard White Star Liner - Queen Mary by HM The Queen at Clydebank, Septmeber 26th, 1934. Now permanently located at Long Beach, California, United States. Date: 1934

For safety and comfort take the old reliable Cunard line. Date c1875 Jan. 22

Poster advertising Cunard from Europe to the USA and Canada
Poster advertising Cunard departures from Cherbourg and Le Havre to the USA and Canada

R. M. S. Queen Mary under construction, Clydebank, 1934
Photograph of Queen Mary, then known as 534, under construction at John Browns shipyard, Clydebank. Work on the massive liner had been halted between 1931 and 1934 due to lack of funds

Steamship berengaria be
Passenger ship on the Atlantic crossing, at this time the largest liner in the Cunard fleet

A Queen Mary Stateroom

Lusitania Sinks (Dixon)
The Cunard passenger liner sinks, with the loss of 1198 lives, after being torpedoed off the Irish coast by German U-boat U-20, while returning to Britain from America

The Cunard steamship Bothnia, 1850
3359476 The Cunard steamship Bothnia, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the Cunard steamship Bothnia'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Cunard Trans Atlantic Asia, 1850
3331163 The Cunard Trans Atlantic Asia, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Cunard Trans Atlantic Asia'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Crowds gather outside the Cunard offices in London to read the news of the sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat
3502754 Crowds gather outside the Cunard offices in London to read the news of the sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat in 1915, from The Pageant of the Century

Sir Samuel Cunard
5306999 Sir Samuel Cunard; (add.info.: Sir Samuel Cunard. 1st Baronet (21 November 1787 - 28 April 1865) was a Canadian shipping magnate. born in Halifax. Nova Scotia

The launch of the RMS Aquitania, 21 April 1913 (litho)
3252825 The launch of the RMS Aquitania, 21 April 1913 (litho) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The launch of the RMS Aquitania, 21 April 1913)

The new screw steam-ship Cuba, of the Cunard Liverpool and New York Line, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The new screw steam-ship Cuba, of the Cunard Liverpool and New York Line, 1864. Engraving from a drawing by Mr. Hugh Aird

Captain William Harrison, Commander of the "Great Eastern" Steam-ship, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Captain William Harrison, Commander of the "Great Eastern" Steam-ship, 1858. Engraving from a portrait taken by Mr

The Oregon Landing Mails at Queenstown, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The "Oregon" Landing Mails at Queenstown, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

"The Europa" Steam-Ship leaving Kingstown with the 90th Regiment on board, for the Seat of War, 1854. The large ocean paddle-wheel steamer Europa

After-Deck of the "Asia", 1850. Creator: Smyth. After-Deck of the "Asia", 1850. Creator: Smyth
After-Deck of the "Asia", 1850. The Asia was built by Messrs. Steele, of Greenock. The engines and boilers were furnished by Mr

The British Mail Steam-Ship "Asia", 1850. Creator: Smyth. The British Mail Steam-Ship "Asia", 1850
The British Mail Steam-Ship "Asia", 1850. The Asia was built by Messrs. Steele, of Greenock. The engines and boilers were furnished by Mr

Grand Saloon of the "Atlantic", 1850. Creator: Smyth. Grand Saloon of the "Atlantic", 1850
Grand Saloon of the "Atlantic", 1850. The Atlantic arrived at Liverpool...the first of six similar vessels to be built for E. K. Collins, Esq

The United States Mail Steam-Ship "Atlantic" entering the Mersey, 1850. Creator: Smyth
The United States Mail Steam-Ship "Atlantic" entering the Mersey, 1850. The Atlantic arrived at Liverpool on the 10th [May]. the first of six similar vessels to be built for E. K

RMS Berengaria, formerly SS Imperator, ocean liner
RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line, formerly SS Imperator, transatlantic ocean liner, seen here at Southampton. Date: circa 1925

R. M. S. Mauretania, 1937
R.M.S. Mauretania, 1937. From The Story of Navigation. [The Imperial Tobacco Co. (Of Great Britain & Ireland), Ltd. 1937]

Hong Kong skyscrapers building of modern business district and cruise ship, Hong Kong. Asia

Shipbuilding - RMS Franconia 1910
In construction the Cunard companys steamer RMS Franconia, covered in girders and scaffolding. Franconia, was intended for the lines Boston service, between Liverpool and Boston, USA. Date: 1910

The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Raymond Craine, held a reception to celebrate Trafalgar night fought 171 years ago

Marie Duffy with a photograph of her husband John who is Hotel Manager of the QE2 which is soon to visit Liverpool. 20th June 1990

Cunards naval architect Dan Wallace, of Clydebank, stands at the empty berth which will house the Q4 - later named the QE2 - his ten year dream. Circa 1965

The rudder of the QE2 - bigger than a double decker bus is winched slowly into position. John Browns shipyard, Clydebank, Scotland. 15th May 1967

RMS Ivernia, ocean liner, built in 1955 by John Brown & Company in Clydebank, Scotland for Cunard Line, In 1963 she was rebuilt as a cruise ship and renamed RMS Franconia

RMS Mauretania - Cunard LIne Transatlantic Ocean Liner
RMS Mauretania was an ocean liner designed by Leonard Peskett and built by Wigham Richardson and Swan Hunter for the British Cunard Line, launched on the afternoon of 20 September 1906. circa 1920

The Mauretania, 1922, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The Mauretania, 1922, (1935). In May 1922, the liner Mauretania set a new record of 5 days 8 hours 56 minutes for the crossing from New York to Southampton

UK, Liverpool, Skyline, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Skyline view from the Mersey ferry of the Three Graces, the Royal Liver Building, The Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building, part of Liverpool as a World Heritage City, riverfront

RMS Queen Mary passing Cowes, Isle of Wight, August 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
RMS Queen Mary passing Cowes, Isle of Wight, August 1936. A policeman watches from the quay as the ocean liner Queen Mary passes the port of Cowes

M. V. Georgic, 1937
M.V. Georgic, 1937. From The Story of Navigation. [The Imperial Tobacco Co. (Of Great Britain & Ireland), Ltd. 1937]

Man on a raft, Kingston, Jamaica, 1931. The photograph was taken during a Cunard Line cruise to the West Indies between January and March 1931

England, Merseyside, Liverpool, Pier Head, The Three Graces Buildings, Royal Liver and Cunard and Port of Liverpool Buildings

After launch being towed to fitting-out basin, construction of RMS Queen Elizabeth

Ready to launch, Construction of RMS Queen Elizabeth

RMS Queen Elizabeth launching ceremony in 1938

Launching ceremony, Construction of RMS Queen Elizabeth

One of the boilers being assembled, Construction of RMS Queen Elizabeth

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Step aboard the majestic world of Cunard, where history and luxury converge. From the iconic Queen Mary to the opulent Cunard cruise ships that grace our seas today, this renowned line has left an indelible mark on maritime travel. In 1903, RMS Carpathia set sail under the Cunard flag, embarking on a journey that would forever change its destiny. This vessel became synonymous with heroism as it rescued survivors from the ill-fated Titanic in 1912. The grandeur continued with THE QE2, a floating palace that epitomized elegance and sophistication. Its presence commanded attention wherever it docked, captivating hearts around the globe. Cunard Line posters adorned walls worldwide, showcasing these magnificent vessels against breathtaking backdrops. They beckoned travelers to embark on unforgettable adventures across oceans and continents. A painting of the Lusitania serves as a poignant reminder of both triumphs and tragedies experienced by Cunard throughout its storied past. It stands as a testament to resilience in times of adversity. As part of the prestigious Cunard White Star liner fleet, Lancastria Steamship embodied excellence in every aspect. Its impeccable service standards set new benchmarks for luxury travel during its time. RMS Mauretania reigned supreme as one of Cunard's most celebrated ships – a true marvel of engineering prowess and aesthetic beauty. It captured imaginations with its speed and splendor on transatlantic crossings. Witnessing The Launch of R. M. S Queen Mary at Clydebank in September 1934 was an awe-inspiring moment etched into history books forever. This monumental event marked another milestone for Cunard's legacy. Through it all, each voyage encapsulated dreams realized and memories made – tales woven into fabric only found within those who have sailed under the banner Line. So step aboard this timeless journey where tradition meets innovation; where the spirit of adventure thrives amidst luxurious surroundings.