Launched Collection (#2)

Honda RA108 Media Launch
The new Honda RA108 detail. Honda RA108 Media Launch, Honda Racing F1 Factory, Brackley, England, 29 January 2008

Honda RA108 Media Launch
Ross Brawn (GBR) Honda Team Principal. Honda RA108 Media Launch, Honda Racing F1 Factory, Brackley, England, 29 January 2008

Map showing the Russian advance in October 1943, the Red Army launched an offensive of a 1,000 mile front from Vitebsk to the Taman Peninsula, Russia, wiping out German bridgeheads on the way

Honda RA108 Media Launch
The new Honda RA108 detail. Honda RA108 Media Launch, Honda Racing F1 Factory, Brackley, England, 29 January 2008

Vought F-8 Crusader. An early F-8 - F8U, at the Naval Air Engineering Laboratory, on Mustin Field, part of the Philadelphia Naval Yard

A torpedo fired from HMS Afridi - British Destroyer
A torpedo fired from HMS Afridi - Britains Biggest Destroyer (at this time). Date: circa 1939

Honda RA108 Media Launch
(L to R): Jenson Button (GBR) Honda and Rubens Barrichello (BRA) Honda with the new Honda RA108. Honda RA108 Media Launch, Honda Racing F1 Factory, Brackley, England, 29 January 2008

Cleopatra 32 Guns Launched At Bristol Dec 1779

Construction of RMS Queen Elizabeth launched in 1938

Construction of RMS Queen Elizabeth launched in 1938 Sir Percy Bates, Lord Aberconway ands J Piggott

White Star Line, Oceanic and Britannic - three items
White Star Line, Oceanic and Britannic - rare White Star Line carte de visite cabin plans, two for the Oceanic and one for the Britannic

HMS Aboukir, British Cressy class armoured cruiser, launched 1900, sunk by German U boat in September 1914

Cunard liner RMS Mauretania, launched in 1906. A New Wonder of the World Date: 1906

HMS Kale, E-class - River-class destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Kale, a Hawthorn Leslie type River-class destroyer ordered under the 1903-1904 Naval Estimates and named after the Kale Water in the Scottish Borders

HMS Hornet, Acheron-class Destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Hornet, an Acheron-class Destroyer that served during the First World War and was sold for breaking in 1921. She was the seventh Royal Navy ship to be named Hornet

HMS Vulture - a Clydebank three funnel - 30 knot destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Vulture, a Clydebank three funnel - 30 knot destroyer ordered under the 1895 - 1896 Naval Estimates. She was the fifth ship to carry this name since it was introduced in 1776 for a

RMS Mauretania, ocean liner being launched 1938
The launch of the RMS Mauretania unveiled the name by Lady Bates, wife of the Chairman of the Cunard White Star taking place at Cammell Laird's yard, Birkenhead

Spanish Civil War. German bombs launched over Madrid and that they didn't explode. SPAIN. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)

Nationalist Artillery; Spanish Civil War, 1939
Photograph showing a battery of 15.5 cm howitzers, used by the Nationalist army during their offensive against Catalonia; Spanish Civil War, 1939

The New Spanish Submarine Torpedo-Vessel, El Peral, at Cadiz (engraving)
1626706 The New Spanish Submarine Torpedo-Vessel, El Peral, at Cadiz (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Spanish Submarine Torpedo-Vessel, El Peral)

Launch of the New Torpedo Depot Ship "Vulcan, "at Portsmouth (engraving)
1055718 Launch of the New Torpedo Depot Ship " Vulcan, " at Portsmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

New Barge of Magdalen College, Oxford, recently launched (engraving)
1046211 New Barge of Magdalen College, Oxford, recently launched (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Barge of Magdalen College, Oxford)

HMS "Trafalgar, "the Largest Ironclad in the British Navy, launched at Portsmouth 20 September (engraving)
1046121 HMS " Trafalgar, " the Largest Ironclad in the British Navy, launched at Portsmouth 20 September (engraving) by English School

Dr Nansens Ship, specially built for his Expedition to the North Pole, just launched at Laurick, Norway (litho)
1047734 Dr Nansens Ship, specially built for his Expedition to the North Pole, just launched at Laurick, Norway (litho) by English School

The Great Britain Steam Ship, to be launched at Bristol next Wednesday, 19 July (engraving)
1100623 The Great Britain Steam Ship, to be launched at Bristol next Wednesday, 19 July (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Britain Steam Ship)

The New Ironclads, HMS "Royal Sovereign"and HMS "Royal Arthur"which were launched at Portsmouth by
1062646 The New Ironclads, HMS " Royal Sovereign" and HMS " Royal Arthur" which were launched at Portsmouth by HM the Queen on Thursday (engraving) by Nash

Our Ironclad Fleet, HMS Temeraire, launched at Chatham on Tuesday Last (engraving)
1106059 Our Ironclad Fleet, HMS Temeraire, launched at Chatham on Tuesday Last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Ironclad Fleet, HMS Temeraire)

Solemn ceremony for the launch of the great battleship Conte di Cavour in La Spezia
2815466 Solemn ceremony for the launch of the great battleship Conte di Cavour in La Spezia, on the morning of August 10 (colour litho) by Beltrame

HMS Trafalgar, launched at Portsmouth Last Week (engraving)
1591431 HMS Trafalgar, launched at Portsmouth Last Week (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Trafalgar, launched at Portsmouth Last Week)

Last Sundays solemn launch at the Spezia arsenal of the powerful new battleship Andrea Doria (colour litho)
2815532 Last Sundays solemn launch at the Spezia arsenal of the powerful new battleship Andrea Doria (colour litho) by Beltrame

HMS "Royal Sovereign"(chromolitho)
2790859 HMS " Royal Sovereign" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Royal Sovereign." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette)

The launch of a cruiser (colour litho)
2778252 The launch of a cruiser (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The launch of a cruiser)

The Liverpool Tubular Life-Boat Rescue, recently launched (engraving)
1588144 The Liverpool Tubular Life-Boat Rescue, recently launched (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Liverpool Tubular Life-Boat Rescue, recently launched)

The launch of the ironclad ship HMS Alexandra by Alexandra, Princess of Wales, later Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) 7th April 1875. 7th April 1875

The ironclad ship HMS Alexandra
The launch of the ironclad ship HMS Alexandra, 7th April 1875. 7th April 1875

SMS Oldenburg at the AG Vulcan shipyard, Stettin
The building of the SMS Oldenburg, a German armoured warship, at the AG Vulcan shipyard, Stettin (then in Germany, now Szczecin in Poland), by Carl Hochhaus. She was launched in December 1884. 1880s

A Golf Story (litho)
1048031 A Golf Story (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Golf Story. Illustration for The Graphic)

HMS "Blake", the Protected Cruiser recently launched at Chatham, in Portsmouth Harbour (engraving)
1046800 HMS " Blake", the Protected Cruiser recently launched at Chatham, in Portsmouth Harbour (engraving) by Wyllie

The Wreck of the Channel Steamer "Victoria"near Dieppe (engraving)
1050470 The Wreck of the Channel Steamer " Victoria" near Dieppe (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The New Royal Yacht "Victoria and Albert, "launched at Pembroke on 9 May (b / w photo)
1598865 The New Royal Yacht " Victoria and Albert, " launched at Pembroke on 9 May (b/w photo) by English Photographer

HM 50-Gun Frigate "Nankin, "to be launched this Day, Saturday (engraving)
1612024 HM 50-Gun Frigate " Nankin, " to be launched this Day, Saturday (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: HM 50-Gun Frigate " Nankin)

The Stranding Of The Andrea Doria Battleship At Gallipoli, During The Torpedo Launch Exercises (Colour Litho)
2798451 The Stranding Of The Andrea Doria Battleship At Gallipoli, During The Torpedo Launch Exercises (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The Great Battleship Regina Margherita Launched In La Spezia On May 30th (colour litho)
2798440 The Great Battleship Regina Margherita Launched In La Spezia On May 30th (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Napoleon And The British Sailor (colour litho)
3651560 Napoleon And The British Sailor (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon And The British Sailor)

In the waters of Spezia (colour litho)
2809105 In the waters of Spezia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the waters of Spezia)

HMS "St Vincent"(chromolitho)
2790845 HMS " St Vincent" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " St Vincent." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

The worlds first manned hydrogen balloon flight over the Champs de Mars, Paris
2619128 The worlds first manned hydrogen balloon flight over the Champs de Mars, Paris, France in 1 December 1783, piloted by Nicolas-Louis Robert and professor Jacques Charles

An adventurous launch (colour litho)
2783932 An adventurous launch (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An adventurous launch)

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From the depths of history to the heights of innovation, these iconic launches have left an indelible mark on maritime and aviation history. In 1903, RMS Carpathia set sail, forever etching its name in our hearts as the heroic vessel that came to the rescue of Titanic survivors. Fast forward to 1937, and Birkenhead witnessed a momentous occasion with the launch of HMS Ark Royal, a majestic symbol of British naval power. Meanwhile, across the seas in Australia, Her Majesty's Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne (21) took its first plunge into unknown waters in 1957. This mighty warship would go on to serve its nation with honor for decades. The same year also saw another groundbreaking launch - CITROEN ID. 19 revolutionized automotive design and captivated drivers worldwide with its sleek elegance. In 1962, TS Arethusa gracefully sailed into existence as a training ship for future seafarers - a beacon of knowledge and adventure on tumultuous waves. Speaking of adventure, it was during World War II when B-25 Mitchell Bomber fearlessly took off from Hornet's deck; an awe-inspiring sight that embodied courage amidst chaos. The tragic tale unfolds as we remember LUSITANIA – once hailed as one of the grandest ocean liners ever built but met her untimely fate at sea during World War I. However, hope resurfaced with SS Great Britain's innovative plan – launched years before her time – showcasing Isambard Kingdom Brunel's visionary genius. RMS Mauretania made waves upon her launch in 1938; this luxurious liner redefined opulence while traversing vast oceans effortlessly. Rewinding further back in time brings us face-to-face with a meticulously crafted model: HMS Victory from 1737 stands tall even today as a testament to naval supremacy.