Passenger Ship Collection (page 12)

As the vibrant hues of the sunset painted the sky, a majestic passenger ship sailed gracefully on the tranquil waters

Portrait of young woman in sailor suit on ship

Friends standing in boat at beach

Junks in Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vietnam, Southeast Asia, Asia

House of Parliament and Big Ben

Hallstatt

Ha Long Bay

Passenger Ship Collection: Geirangerfjord, Seven Sisters waterfall, Dei Sju Systrene in Norwegian

Geirangerfjord, Seven Sisters waterfall, Dei Sju Systrene in Norwegian, Knivsfla farm centre right, cruise ship, More og Romsdal province, Vestland or Western Norway, Norway

Passenger Ship Collection: The lighthouse at Podersdorf on Neusiedler Lake

The lighthouse at Podersdorf on Neusiedler Lake
The Neusiedler lake is situated on the border of Austria with Hungary. Typical for the lake is that most of the lake is surrounded by reeds which serve as a habitat for wildlife

Passenger Ship Collection: Taxi boat and Venice

Taxi boat and Venice in a sunny day in Veneto, Italy

Passenger Ship Collection: Rabelo boats in Douro river, Porto

Rabelo boats in Douro river, Porto
The Rabelo boat is a traditional Portuguese cargo boat that for centuries was used to transport people and goods along the Douro River

Antique illustration of ship

Antique illustration of dock

Passenger Ship Collection: Shipping In Belfast

Shipping In Belfast
A woman with two children stops to look at shipping in a harbour, Belfast, Northern Ireland, June 1955. Original publication: Picture Post - 7825 - Belfast - pub

Passenger Ship Collection: Jadrolinija passenger ferry ships and Split Harbor from the Split-Vis ferry as it

Jadrolinija passenger ferry ships and Split Harbor from the Split-Vis ferry as it pulls away from the harbor. Split. Croatia

Captain Rheinburg of the SS Nord Friesland 1928

Landfall
Passengers on the QE2 line the rails as the ship arrives in New York. (Photo by Stroud/Getty Images)

Passenger Ship Collection: Titanic In Belfast

Titanic In Belfast
The ill-fated White Star liner Titanic, under construction at the Harland and Wolff shipyard, Belfast, February 1912. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Passenger Ship Collection: View From The Bridge

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

Passenger Ship Collection: Jews Emigrate To South America

Jews Emigrate To South America
South America: c. 1930 European Jews aboard a liner as they emigrate to South America after the United States placed restrictions on immigration

Passenger Ship Collection: Waiters aboard the SS President Monroe

Waiters aboard the SS President Monroe
San Francisco, California: c. 1940 s. Five passengers who were servers aboard the SS President Monroe

Passenger Ship Collection: Two Sisters Arrive In Style

Two Sisters Arrive In Style
New York, New York: 1953. Two sisters sport matching leopard-skin toreador pants upon their arrival aboard the liner Queen Elizabeth in New York

Great Britain, Scotland, two people onboard the Mallaig to Skye ferry

Passenger Ship Collection: Radar on a cruise ship

Radar on a cruise ship. Radar and communications equipment on top of a passenger cruise ship

Passenger Ship Collection: MS Ruby Princess cruise ship

MS Ruby Princess cruise ship in port. This ship, operated by Princess Cruises, was launched in 2008. Registered in Hamilton, Bermuda, it is 290 metres long, and 36 metres across, with 16 decks

GATL2A-00035
Native women carrying coal onto a steamship at Kingston, Jamaica, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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As the vibrant hues of the sunset painted the sky, a majestic passenger ship sailed gracefully on the tranquil waters. The silhouette of this Viking ship against the backdrop of nature's masterpiece created a mesmerizing sight that seemed straight out of a 3D graphics rendering. This captivating vessel carried with it stories and history, reminiscent of both triumphs and tragedies. From the haunting loss of HMS Birkenhead to the grandeur of QE2, each tale etched into its hull told a unique narrative. Stepping back in time, an Art Deco 1920s illustration showcased passengers enjoying their voyage aboard a luxurious cruise ship. Silkscreened onto paper, this vintage artwork captured an era when travel by sea was considered glamorous and elegant. Yet not all journeys were smooth sailing. A hole torn in the hull of RMS Olympic after colliding with HMS Hawke in 1911 served as a reminder that even these mighty vessels could face perilous encounters at sea. However, amidst such adversity, hope prevailed as rescue efforts using breeches buoy techniques saved lives. From picturesque landscapes to architectural marvels, this passenger ship took its occupants on unforgettable adventures around the world. Whether it be exploring Hallstatt's enchanting beauty in Austria or cruising along Portugal's Douro River under Rabelo boats and beneath Dom Luis I bridge - every destination offered new wonders to discover. Reflecting upon maritime history, we recall significant moments like Van Noort Landing in Manila Bay during 1600 or witnessing Great Eastern being built on Thames' Millwall docks back in 1857. These events shaped our understanding of seafaring achievements and technological advancements throughout centuries. Finally arriving at Halong Bay in Vietnam – where limestone karsts emerge from emerald waters – one couldn't help but feel awe-struck by nature's artistry mirrored within these ancient geological formations. Aboard this passenger ship lies more than just transportation.