Passenger Ship Collection (page 3)

New Route to Belgium - "The Aquila" Steam-ship leaving Antwerp, 1854. Creator: Unknown
New Route to Belgium - "The Aquila" Steam-ship leaving Antwerp, 1854. Ship built by Henderson of Glasgow, with engines by McNab of Greenock

The new Screw Steamer "Barwon", 1854. Creator: Unknown. The new Screw Steamer "Barwon", 1854
The new Screw Steamer "Barwon", 1854. Ship...constructed under the direction of Mr. Bourne, for the steam coasting trade of Australia...the engine works up to 600 horse power...The speed of

Wreck of "The Douro" steam-ship, on the Paracels, in the China Sea, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of "The Douro" steam-ship, on the Paracels, in the China Sea, 1854. Ship runs aground in bad weather between from Hong-Kong

The "Helena Sloman" Steam-Ship, 1850. Creator: Unknown. The "Helena Sloman" Steam-Ship, 1850
The "Helena Sloman" Steam-Ship, 1850. This splendid screw steamer was built at the works of Messrs. T. and W. Pim

Hole torn in the hull of RMS Olympic after the collision with HMS Hawke in the Solent, 1911
Hole torn in the hull of RMS Olympic after the collision with HMS Hawke in the Solent, 20th September 1911. The collision took place as Olympic

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]

RMS Atlantis, c1929-c1952. Previously a liner named Andes, the Atlantis was converted into a cruise ship and renamed by the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company in 1929

SS Great Eastern, 1859. Pictured at the port of Le Havre, France. Isambard Kingdom Brunel proposed to the Eastern Steam Navigation Company the construction of a steamship five or six times the size

Aerial view of Hurtigruten ship during a daily trip from Alesund to Geirangerfjord, More og Romsdal county, Norway

The iron clipper-ship Cornwallis, a new vessel of the Black Ball line, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The iron clipper-ship Cornwallis, a new vessel of the Black Ball line, 1862. This magnificent new iron clipper ship, which was launched on the 11th ult. from the yard of Messrs

The Australian clipper-ship The Royal Family, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Australian clipper-ship The Royal Family, 1862. Sailing ship built by Messrs. W. and R. Wright at St. John, New Brunswick. She is consigned to the well-known firm of Messrs

Departure Time
Yevhen Kostiuk

Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong Junkboat sailing along Hong Kong Skyline on a foggy day

Gulliver captured the enemys fleet by the Blefuscudians, lithograph, c. 1880
Gulliver in the island country of Lilliput. Gulliver captured the enemys fleet of the Blefuscudians. Lithograph after a water color by Carl Offterdinger (German painter)

The HMT Royal Edward, c1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The HMT Royal Edward, c1915, (c1920). The British Transport Royal Edward, sunk by a German submarine in the Aegean, with a loss of over 1000 lives, August 14, 1915

The sinking of the SS Arabic, First World War, 19 August 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The sinking of the SS Arabic, First World War, 19 August 1915, (c1920). Germanys Submarine War: the torpedoing of the outward-bound White Star Liner Arabic off the Irish coast

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

The SS Kaiser Wilhelm II, c1910. Creator: Unknown
The SS Kaiser Wilhelm II, c1910. Passenger ship named after the German Emperor, Kaiser Wilhelm II, launched in 1902 and operated by the North German Lloyd (Norddeutscher Lloyd) shipping line

Corridor and cabins on SS Insulinde, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Corridor and cabins on SS Insulinde, 1914. The Dutch steam ship SS Insulinde was built in 1914 for the Rotterdam Lloyd company and served as a passenger freight ship between Rotterdam and Jakarta

Christening Group for the Yugoslavian Bakar, J Samuel White and Co, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1931
Christening Group for the Yugoslavian Bakar, J Samuel White and Co shipyard, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 10 Jan 1931

SS Great Western at New York
Vintage engraving showing the arrival of the SS Great Western at New York. SS Great Western of 1838, was an oak-hulled paddle-wheel steamship; the first purpose-built for crossing the Atlantic

RMS Majestic, White Star Line steamship, c1920s. Artist: Kingsway
RMS Majestic, White Star Line steamship, c1920s. Built in Germany as the SS Bismarck, this was the largest ship in the world when she was launched in 1914

The Great Eastern, 1886. Isambard Kingdom Brunel proposed to the Eastern Steam Navigation Company the construction of a steamship five or six times the size of any then in use

Group of passengers on deck of S.S. Amsterdam, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Group of passengers on deck of S.S. Amsterdam, c1910

Skyline of Dresden with Bruehl's Terrace, Hofkirche, Residential palace and paddle steamer on river Elbe, Dresden, Saxony, Germany

Boat trip on the Spreewald, Lehde, Lubbenau, Spreewald, Biosphere Reserve, Brandenburg, Germany, Europe

Skyline of Dresden at dusk with Bruehl's Terrace, Academy of Fine Arts, Church of Our Lady, Court Church and river Elbe, Dresden, Saxony, Germany

Skyline of Dresden with Bruehl's Terrace, Academy of Fine Arts, Church of Our Lady and paddle steamer on river Elbe, Dresden, Saxony, Germany

Historic centre in winter, dome of the Academy of Fine Arts, the Church of Our Lady, , Bruhl's Terrace, ship on the Elbe, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Lake Ashinoko with Mount Fuji behind, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Hakone, Shizuoka, Honshu, Japan

Norwegian Cruise Line ship passing through Hudson River with Lower Manhattan financial center behind, Manhattan, New York, USA

The rusting hulk of the Maheno Shipwreck, Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia

Maheno Shipwreck, Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia

Costa Deliziosa
Yevhen Kostiuk

Cruise Life
Yevhen Kostiuk

Leaving Home by a Peninsular and Oriental Companys Steamer; Studies of Life at the Docks, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Leaving Home by a Peninsular and Oriental Companys Steamer; Studies of Life at the Docks, 1890

Good-bye! A P&O Ship leaving for Australia, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Good-bye! A P&O Ship leaving for Australia, 1890

Lusitania arriving in New York City, 1907 (b / w photo)
4072599 Lusitania arriving in New York City, 1907 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Lusitania at end of record voyage, 1907 (b / w photo)
6332270 The Lusitania at end of record voyage, 1907 (b/w photo) by Penfield, N.W. (fl.1907)

Cunard liner RMS Carinthia (colour litho)
813707 Cunard liner RMS Carinthia (colour litho) by Mann, James Scrimgeour (1883-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cunard liner RMS Carinthia.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Victorian London - Westminster Stairs
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. Showing the Westminster stairs with steamers leaving

"Minotaur"English ship in Malta
HMS Minotaur was an armoured frigate built for the Royual Navy during the 1860s, taking nearly 4 years to build. The ship spent most of her active career as the flagship for the Channel Squadron

English ship "Devastation"in Ismidt Gulf
English ship " Devastation" in Ismidt Gulf

1935 Daimler Light 15 with the liner Aquitania at Southampton docks, Hampshire

Outward Bound, The Mauretania, 1910, printed 1918 / 32. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz
Outward Bound, The Mauretania, 1910, printed 1918/32. A work made of gelatin silver print

Cunard White Star Line liner RMS Queen Mary (colour litho)
980345 Cunard White Star Line liner RMS Queen Mary (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ocean liner France, Le Havre. Postcard sent in 1913
660574 Ocean liner France, Le Havre. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

At sea, illustration from Le Petit Journal: Supplement illustre
STC415974 At sea, illustration from Le Petit Journal: Supplement illustre, 10th April 1898 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.