Passenger Ship Collection (#4)

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)

Freezing weather in America (colour litho)
2779789 Freezing weather in America (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freezing weather in America)

The dock at the port of Liverpool, England
19th century vintage photograph: ship leaving the dock at the port of Liverpool, England

The harbour at Yokohama, Japan, c. 1880 s
19th century vintage photograph: the harbour at Yokohama, Japan, c.1880 s

The Torre del Oro, Seville, Spain
Vintage 19th century photograph - The Torre del Oro is a dodecagonal military watchtower in Seville, southern Spain. It was erected by the Almohad Caliphate in order to control access to Seville via

Docks, harbour at Auckland, New Zealand, c. 1895
Vintage 19th century photograph - view of the docks, harbour at Auckland, New Zealand, c.1895

City wharf, busy with boats, probably France or Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph - city wharf, busy with boats, probably France or Italy

Ships in the port, harbour, at Genoa, Genova, Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph - ships in the port, harbour, at Genoa, Genova, Italy

Dufferin Terrace and the Citadel, Quebec, Canada
Vintage 19th century photograph - Dufferin Terrace and the Citadel, Quebec, Canada

Empress of Britain, British ocean liner torpedoed and sunk by German submarine U-32, World War II, October 1940 (photo)
6015187 Empress of Britain, British ocean liner torpedoed and sunk by German submarine U-32, World War II, October 1940 (photo) by English Photographer

Ships in Harbour, c. 1919 (w / c on paper)
RCP330985 Ships in Harbour, c.1919 (w/c on paper) by Tuke, Henry Scott (1858-1929); 36x50 cm; Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, Falmouth, UK; eRoyal Cornwall Polytechnic Society; English

Cunard Ship - Aquitania (chromolitho)
732900 Cunard Ship - Aquitania (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cunard Ship - Aquitania.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Torpedoed liner assisted into port (colour litho)
3622161 Torpedoed liner assisted into port (colour litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torpedoed liner assisted into port)

Bow of the RMS Olympic in the slip (b / w photo)
3104557 Bow of the RMS Olympic in the slip (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bow of the RMS Olympic in the slip)

Poster advertising Hamburg-Amerika Linie routes to the West Indies
AKV384648 Poster advertising Hamburg-Amerika Linie routes to the West Indies and Central America (colour litho) by German School; Private Collection; eAckermann Kunstverlag; out of copyright

The Great Eastern, pub. C. 1859 (hand coloured engraving)
2909724 The Great Eastern, pub. C. 1859 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: designed by Isamabard Kingdom Brunel (1806 - 18590)

RMS Queen Mary, Cunard ocean liner (litho)
981080 RMS Queen Mary, Cunard ocean liner (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: RMS Queen Mary, Cunard ocean liner.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

A section of a big liner (colour litho)
3622164 A section of a big liner (colour litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A section of a big liner)

Deck of an ocean steamer (chromolitho)
3639470 Deck of an ocean steamer (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deck of an ocean steamer)

RMS Queen Mary (b / w photo)
3104548 RMS Queen Mary (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: RMS Queen Mary)

Savannah, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic, 1819 (engraving)
PNP248806 Savannah, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic, 1819 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Imperator, ocean liner built for the German Hamburg America Line in 1913, used by the Allies to transport American
6015396 Imperator, ocean liner built for the German Hamburg America Line in 1913, used by the Allies to transport American troops back to the United States after the end of the First World War

The sinking of the Lusitania, World War I, 7 May 1915 (litho)
972812 The sinking of the Lusitania, World War I, 7 May 1915 (litho) by Dadd, Philip (1880-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sinking of the Lusitania, World War I, 7 May 1915)

Advertisement for the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, 1893 (colour litho)
3105739 Advertisement for the North German Lloyd Steamship Company, 1893 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Emigrants bound for Canada aboard RMS Empress, Liverpool, 1913 (colour litho)
PNP256719 Emigrants bound for Canada aboard RMS Empress, Liverpool, 1913 (colour litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Fitchs (1743-98) second steamboat, 1788 (engraving)
PNP248808 John Fitchs (1743-98) second steamboat, 1788 (engraving) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The sinking of the Lusitania, World War I, 7 May 1915 (litho)
972811 The sinking of the Lusitania, World War I, 7 May 1915 (litho) by Millar, Addison Thomas (1850-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sinking of the Lusitania, World War I, 7 May 1915)

Maiden voyage of the Cunard liner Aquitania, 1914 (colour litho)
972778 Maiden voyage of the Cunard liner Aquitania, 1914 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maiden voyage of the Cunard liner Aquitania, 1914)

P. & O. India-China-Australia Mail and Passenger Services, S. S. Maloja, 1932
P. & O. India-China-Australia Mail and Passenger Services, S.S. Maloja, 1932. Ocean liner carrying passengers and mail between England, Australia, China and India

RMS Majestic, White Star Line, 1935. Creator: Unknown
RMS Majestic, White Star Line, 1935. Ocean liner working on the North Atlantic run

P. & O. Electric Ship Strathaird, 22, 000 Tons, 1932. Creator: Unknown
P. & O. Electric Ship Strathaird, 22, 000 Tons, 1932. Ocean liner carrying passengers and mail between England, Australia and India

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

P. & O. S. S. Ranchi, 16, 600 Tons Gross, India Mail and Passenger Service, 1934
P. & O. S.S. Ranchi, 16, 600 Tons Gross, India Mail and Passenger Service, 1934. The Ranchi, (named after the city of Ranchi in eastern India) sailed on a scheduled route between England and Bombay

The City of London Aberdeen Steam-Ship, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The City of London Aberdeen Steam-Ship, 1844. This magnificent iron steamer has just been constructed in the Clyde, by Mr

Nashville destroying a federal merchantman
Vintage engraving from 1878 showing the CSS Nashville destroying a federal merchantman duriing the American Civil War

Engine room of HMS Warrior. HMS Warrior was the name ship of her class of two armoured frigates built for the Royal Navy in 1859a'61

Cricket Match on Board Ship
Vintage engraving showing a Cricket Match on Board Ship, 1878

The Torpedoing of the Channel Steamer Sussex, First World War, March 1916, (c1920)....view of the vessel beached at Boulogne, showing how the bows were blown clean off by the explosion

Georges Landing-Stage, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Georges Landing-Stage, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

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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.