Funnels Collection (page 9)

Investigating atmospheric electricity in normal cloudy conditions, but not during a thunderstorm. GF: windlass for raising and lowering a kite

RMS Lusitania, early 20th century
RMS Lusitania. The Lusitania was a British ocean liner operated by the Cunard Line. Her maiden voyage was between Liverpool, UK, and New York, USA, in September 1907

RMS Queen Mary - compared in size to Trafalgar Square
The RMS Queen Mary as she would appear if placed across Trafalgar Square, London. Cunard White Star line. Date: circa 1910s

Galati, Romania - Boat for Sulina
An oriental excursion boat to Sulina - this appears to be a rather over-capacity River Danube Ferry decked out for the occasion... Date: 1902

HMS Cumberland - a Monmouth-class armoured cruiser of the British Royal Navy. Date: 1917

WW1 - A German four-stack liner
WW1 - One of the German four-stack liners (as the funnels are in groups of two rather than four equally spaced), either the Kronprinzessin Cecile; Kaiser Wilhelm II; Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse or

Ship with four funnels at sea by night, WW1
A ship with four funnels at sea by night, with light reflecting on the water, during the First World War. 1914-1918

Italian armoured cruiser at sea
An Italian armoured cruiser at sea. It is probably of the Pisa class, built in Italy between 1905 and 1910. Date: 20th century

Ship with two funnels at sea, WW1
A ship with two funnels at sea during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

HMS Endymion, Edgar-class cruiser, WW1
HMS Endymion, an Edgar-class cruiser, at sea during the First World War. Launched in 1891, took part in the Boxer Rebellion and the First World War during the Gallipoli campaign. Date: 1914-1918

HMAS Sydney, British light cruiser, WW1
HMAS Sydney, Australian Town-class (Chatham sub-class) light cruiser, launched 1912, served during the First World War, decommissioned 1928. Seen here leaving Rosyth, Scotland. Date: circa 1917

British ship with four funnels, WW1
A British ship with four funnels, possibly HMS Aboukir, sunk at the beginning of the First World War. Date: early 20th century

Unidentified armoured cruiser
An unidentified armoured cruiser around the time of the First World War. Date: early 20th century

HMS Carnarvon, British armoured cruiser
HMS Carnarvon, British Devonshire-class armoured cruiser, launched 1903, served before and during the First World War, briefly used as a training ship, then sold and broken up 1921

HMS Vanoc, British destroyer at sea, WW1
HMS Vanoc, British V-class destroyer, launched 1917, served during the Second World War as a long-range escort ship. Date: 20th century

HMS Kent, British armoured cruiser, WW1
HMS Kent, British Monmouth-class armoured cruiser, launched 1901, served during the First World War, decommissioned 1920. Showing damage to her upper deck, with crew members standing on either side

HMS Bedford, British armoured cruiser
HMS Bedford, British Monmouth-class armoured cruiser, launched 1901, wrecked 1910. Date: early 20th century

Trooping Funnel (Clitocybe geotropa) fruiting bodies, growing on floor of coppice woodland habitat, Kent, England, october

Hospital shelters at South Wharf, Rotherhithe, London
View of hospital shelters at South Wharf, Trinity Street, Rotherhithe, south east London, where smallpox patients waited before being transported down the Thames to hospital ships moored at Long

River ambulances Albert Victor, Geneva Cross, Maltese Cross
View of the river ambulances Albert Victor, Geneva Cross and Maltese Cross. They were operated by the Metropolitan Asylums Board to transport smallpox patients from London down the Thames to

City of Paris ship at Milford Haven Docks, South Wales
View of the City of Paris ship in for repair at Milford Haven Docks, South Wales, with a railway track in the foreground

Filling Oil Cans - Hackney Wick
A female employee fills BP Oil Cans at a plant in Hackney Wick, London

RAF bombing German warship
An RAF biplane bombs a german warship off the coast of Africa during World War One. Painting by Raymond Sheppard

Turkish Steamship Ertogrul
Turkish Imperial steamship (albeit still with high masts for sails) the Ertogrul (named after the father of Osman I, the founder of the Ottoman Empire) riding high in the Bosphorus

Belgium - Port of Ostende
Port of Ostende, Belgium. The mailship ferry departs the harbour as young boys fish off the pier, while others just lean on the railings watching the ships disappear into the North Sea

Leviathan refueling
The fuel ship British Councillor bunkering (refueling) the large liner Leviathan. The second of a trio of transatlantic liners built by Germanys Hamburg America Line as the SS Vaterland for

Naval Steamship - Charles Robinson
One of the Men-O -War that " guard our shores"

Portland Harbour - Funnels of Ships of the Royal Navy Fleet

Paris Deck View
Deck view of a French passenger liner, showing - for a change - not the fashionable passengers, but the funnels, windlasses and other equipment essential to a big steamship

Ww1 Officers at a Port
World War One officers are driven by car to the docks to board the ferry to France where Glory or Death await them

Erecting the Funnels
Erecting the funnels of a steamship in a British shipyard

Camera Accessories / 1884
A selection of low-cost accessories, including filters, chemicals, zinc & porcelain bowls, funnels and paper

Funnels and Flags
Funnels and house flags of various steam lines

Three ladies and a liner by Dryden
Three ladies and a change of clothes for each stand in front of a steam liner with smoking funnels

Cunard Queen Mary 1936
The famous Cunard liner

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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.