Funnels Collection (page 5)

Number 9000, the first engine to be completed since VE Day. One of the features is that the frontage lighting is electric instead of the old fashioned oil lamps. here its pictured in the station

The first blooms of spring steam into London Paddington, onboard the the GWRs West of England and Scilly Isles Flower Special in the dark early hours of a February morning in 1937

Lifeboats on board the passenger liner France 7th January 1962

RMS Berengaria, 1932. Creator: Unknown
RMS Berengaria, 1932. Originally a German ocean liner named SS Imperator and launched in 1912, Berengaria served as a troopship during the First World War

United States Navy - Atlantic Fleet in harbour, including the Illinois-class battleships USS Alabama and USS Illinois, distinctive for having side-by side funnels

General Grant at Kingston Gap, Tennessee River, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
General Grant at Kingston Gap, Tennessee River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Entering the Rapids, 1874. Creator: James David Smillie
Entering the Rapids, 1874. Tourists on board the steamer Spartan as it navigates white water on the the Saint Lawrence River, Ontario, Canada....the water leaps tempestuously around her

La Crosse, and Scenery Above, 1874. Creator: John J. Harley
La Crosse, and Scenery Above, 1874. Steamboat landing on the River Mississippi at the city of La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA, and the scenery further upstream....the town of La Crosse

The Levee at St. Louis, 1874. Creator: W. Roberts
The Levee at St. Louis, 1874. Paddle steamers on the Mississippi at St Louis, Missouri, USA. St. Louis is destined for a great future

London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) - SS Prague - launched in 1929. Built by John Brown and Company at Clydebank, a sister of Vienna and Amsterdam

The SS George Washington, c1910. Creator: Unknown
The SS George Washington, c1910. German passenger ship launched in 1908, named after the first US president George Washington (1732-1799)

The SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie, c1910. Creator: Unknown
The SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie, c1910. Passenger ship named after the German crown princess, Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1886-1954)

Cunard Line, In Mid-Atlantic, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Cunard Line, In Mid-Atlantic, c1900. The RMS Campania ocean liner had her maiden voyage in 1893, from Liverpool to New York

The Red Star Line, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Red Star Line, c1900. Red Star Line passenger ships ran between Antwerp in Belgium, Dover in England and New York in the USA. Postcard

Cunard Line - Fastest Steamers in the World, c1910s. Creator: Unknown
Cunard Line - Fastest Steamers in the World, c1910s. RMS Mauretania was built for the Cunard Line by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson at Wallsend on the Tyne in England

RMS Aquitania, c1930. Creator: Unknown
RMS Aquitania, c1930. The Aquitania was built by John Brown and Company on the Clyde in Scotland for the Cunard Line. Launched in 1914

R. M. S. Mauretania. (Cunard Line), c1930s. Creator: Unknown
R.M.S. Mauretania. (Cunard Line), c1930s. The Mauretania was built for the Cunard Line by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson at Wallsend on the Tyne in England

The RMS Titanic leaving Southampton, 10 April 1912. Creator: Unknown
The RMS Titanic leaving Southampton, 10 April 1912. Operated by the White Star Line, Titanic was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner of her time, and thought to be unsinkable

House Flags and Funnels of Passenger Steamship Lines, c1930. Creator: Unknown
House Flags and Funnels of Passenger Steamship Lines, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Boat Deck of the Leviathan. c1930. Creator: Unknown
Boat Deck of the " Leviathan". c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Her First and Last Voyage: the Titanic Passing up the Solent on Wednesday, April 10th on her Departure from Southampton, (April 20), 1912. The ship on her maiden, and last, voyage

View of Hong Kong harbour, with ships and buildings
General panoramic view of Hong Kong harbour, with various ships, including HMS Medway, submarine depot ship, in the centre. To the left are two County class cruisers (with three funnels)

RMS Titanic - White Star Line
The RMS Titanic, the largest ship afloat at the time it entered service, was the second of three Olympic class ocean liners operated by the White Star Line

House Flags and Funnels. circa 1910

H. M.s Caledonia formerly Majestic 1937
The former Cunard White Star Liner Majestic, changed to H.M.S Caledonia, was bought in 1937 by the Admiralty and was converted at a cost of 391

Book cover, RMS Mauretania, by Gerald Aylmer
Book cover, RMS Mauretania, the Ship and her Record, by Gerald Aylmer, published in 1934 by Percival Marshall & Co Ltd. Date: 1934

Cars parked near the Long Reach Tavern in Dartford, Kent. People have come here for a chance to spot the RMS Mauretania which will pass by along the River Thames

RMS Mauretania, used as hospital ship during WW1
The RMS Mauretania, a Cunard ocean liner which was used as a hospital ship during the First World War. Launched in 1906, retired from service 1934. Date: 1914-1918

Thomas Edisons Megaphone, Using Three Separate Funnels Lined Up In A Row. From El Museo Popular Published Madrid, 1889

Blue And Green Abstract

HMS Collingwood, battleship, on a Victorian scrap
HMS Collingwood, ironclad battleship, on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

The passenger liner Empress of England, under her own steam, passes through the Tyne piers and heads out into the open sea in March, 1957

Sailing boats and ships on nine Victorian scraps. Date: circa 1890s

RMS Mauretania leaving Southampton for the last time
RMS Mauretania, Cunard ocean liner, leaving Southampton for the last time, heading to Rosyth, Scotland, where she was to be broken up. Date: 1935

View of Taganrog port, Sea of Azov, Russia
View of Taganrog port, Sea of Azov, Rostov, Russia, with ships of the Imperial Russian Navy, including the battleship Ioann Zlatoust (centre right, with three funnels)

The Cunard Ocean Liner RMS Mauretania leaving Southampton Docks. Date: 1922

RMS Aquitania, a Cunard Line ocean liner, in the Mersey
The RMS Aquitania, a Cunard Line ocean liner, in the Mersey - Liverpool, England. Date: 1922

The Royal Princess cruise ship

The Herring Fishing fleet moored in harbour at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England 1923

The United States Linesr SS Leviathan at Southampton 4 November 1931

The SS Menominee of the Atlantic Transport Line 5 June 1924

SS Paris, the French ocean liner. 9 April 1929

Battleship as ice breaker. Over 40 ships freed in the frozen Baltic Sea. Owing to the exceptionally severe frost the Baltic is almost completely frozen over

HMS Monmouth
Built in 1901, the sixth HMS Monmouth of the British Royal Navy was the lead ship of a class of armoured cruisers of 9, 800 tons displacement. She was sunk at the Battle of Coronel in 1914

HMS Good Hope, British armoured cruiser
HMS Good Hope, British Drake-class armoured cruiser, launched 1901, sunk during the Battle of Coronel, 1 November 1914, off the coast of Chile. Date: circa 1914

Steamer Providence, Fall River Line, Massachusetts, USA
Steamer Providence of the Fall River Line, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1900

Fall River Line steamer setting off from New York, USA. Date: circa 1900

Steamer Pilgrim of the Fall River Line, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1900

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"Funneling Through Time: A Journey into Maritime History" Step aboard as we embark on a captivating voyage through the annals of maritime history. Our first stop takes us back to the early 20th century, where a painting of the majestic Lusitania captures our imagination. Its towering funnels symbolize power and elegance, reminiscent of an era when ocean liners ruled the seas. Next, we encounter the RMS Mauretania, another marvel from the Hamburg American Line. Its grandeur is immortalized in a vintage passenger ship poster that beckons travelers to explore distant lands. As we venture further, an aviation poster for Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight catches our eye. The sight of planes soaring above picturesque coastal towns reminds us that funnel-like structures are not limited to ships alone; they guide us towards new horizons. Returning to sea-bound adventures, we encounter the iconic RMS Queen Mary from Cunard Line – a floating palace that epitomizes luxury travel. Its imposing funnels stand tall against azure skies as it glides across vast oceans. But let's not forget about naval prowess. The HMS Prince of Wales emerges proudly with its formidable funnels signifying strength and national pride during World War II. Shifting gears once more, we delve into leisurely voyages aboard the RMS Caronia by Cunard Line. This vessel embodies refined elegance and offers passengers unforgettable experiences amidst opulent surroundings. The regal presence continues with RMS Queen Elizabeth – yet another masterpiece by Cunard Lines. Her majestic silhouette adorned with multiple funnels exudes timeless grace while sailing across endless blue waters. Our journey reaches Liverpool's bustling port where the RMS Aquitania majestically docks alongside other vessels. Witnessing this scene evokes nostalgia for an era when these magnificent ships were at their zenith – symbols of progress and adventure. Finally, we take a detour down memory lane with La Marguerite, a charming paddle steamer.