Passenger Ship Collection (page 8)

British emigrants on their way to America, 1870
British emigrants on their way to America as steerage passengers. From The Graphic, London, March 1870. Wood engraving

English family travelling to France, 1886. An English family taking the air on deck crossing the English Channel on a steamer on their way to France for a continental holiday

Wake of a ship in the Baltic Sea

Engraving: Shipbuilding
Engraved illustrations of the Theory of Shipbuilding from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored

Passenger ship leaving with streamers

Dom Luis I bridge and rabelo boats in Porto
Dom Luis I bridge over Douro river from Vila Nova de Gaia side and rabelo boats. Dom LuAis I Bridge in Porto from Vila Nova de Gaia

The Bergen Line ship Venus leaving the Tyne in the 1950 s, Herd Groyne in the background; South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Historic image in sepia of the crew aboard the Idaho, a wooden steamship built for Pacific Coast passenger and freight service. She was launched in 1866 and wrecked in 1889; United States of America

Historic image in sepia tone of the steamship SS Chicora, a passenger-and-freight steamer built in 1892 for service on the Great Lakes; Michigan, United States of America

The Aquitania on the Stocks, c1930. Creator: John Brown & Company
The " Aquitania" on the Stocks, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

animal behaviour, perching, physical stance, sitting, group of animals, flock of birds
Light-mantled albatross on a cliff top nest, on South Georgia Island in the Falklands

Bucentaur - Galley of the doges of Venice, built 1728
Bucentaur, the state galley of the doges of Venice. Built 1728, and destroyed by soldiers of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1798. Wood engraving, published in 1880

Map of New England by Explorer John Smith, Circa 1624
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Historical Map of New England from Explorer Captain John Smith, Circa 1624. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Chicago before the Great City Fire in 1871, published 1872
Birds eye view of Chicago before the Great City Fire in 1871. Legend: 1) West-side, 2) Union-park, 3) Gasworks, 4) Lincoln-park, 5) Washington-place, 6) Promenade, 7) North-side, 8) Waterworks

Illustration of Mr Morgan, crew member on the Ellen Austin walking on a ghost ship found in the Atlantic Ocean, south of Bermuda

Acrylic oil painting of sailboat on ocean
Acrylic oil painting of a sailboat on an ocean done in the impressionism style. No people

Flag of the Dominican Republic at the stern of a sailing ship, Dominican Republic, Caribbean

Dragon on a junk, Halong Bay, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

The Great Eastern 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

Mississippi steamboats alongside the Levee, New Orleans
Vintage engraving of Mississippi steamboats alongside the Levee, New Orleans, 19th Century

Levee on the Lower Mississippi, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Levee on the Lower Mississippi, 19th Century

Central Pacific Wharf, San Francisco, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Central Pacific Wharf, San Francisco, 19th Century

sailboats engraving 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895

Illustration of a passenger ferry

Van Noort Attacked by Theives on the Marianne Islands, 1600
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Historical Engraving of Van Noort Attacked by Thieives on the Marianne Islands, 1600

Historical Map of Van Noort at the Island of Principe, 1599
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Historical Map of Van Noort at the Island of Principe, from The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators

Oliver Van Noort Dutch Navigator, Victorian Illustration, 1558-1622
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Oliver Van Noort Dutch Navigator, Victorian Illustration, 1558-1622. Copyright has expired on this artwork

St. Brandans Celebration of the Holy Mass Engraving, Circa 1550
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of St. Brandans Celebration of the Holy Mass on the Back of a Whale Engraving, Circa 1550

Historical Map of Dutch Navigators Battle in Portugal Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Historical Map of Dutch Navigators Battle in Portugal Illustration. Copyright has expired on this artwork

Historical Map of Dutch Navigators Expedition to Sumatra Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Historical Map of Dutch Navigators Expedition to Sumatra. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored

Historical Map of Dutch Navigators Artic Expedition
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Historical Map of Dutch Navigators Arctic Expedition. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored

The Cocos Islands Dutch Navigation, Victorian Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of The Cocos Islands. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored

canoe in Kerala
canoe in the backwaters of Kerala, India

Antique illustration of Submarine section

Brig
Vintage engraving of Brig ship

Bridge over Missouri river
Antique illustration of Bridge over Missouri river

Cargo Steamship
Antique illustration of a Cargo Steamship

Fisherman on open sea catching fish with fishingnet

Charles and Robert brothers balloon
Antique illustration of Charles and Robert brothers balloon

De Clie on voyages to Martinique with coffee plants
Antique illustration of a De Clie on voyages to Martinique with coffee plants

Brig ship
Antique illustration of a brig ship

Ships at the port of Copenhagen
Illustration of a Ships at the port of Copenhagen, Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg

The entrance to Christiania
Illustration of the entrance to Christiania by Hans Gude

White ocean liner with red underside

Illustration of methods of navigation, determining latitude and longitude by various means, includin

Illustration of captain talking to officer standing at helm on bridge of ship

Illustration of Captain Gould ordering his men off the ghost ship and back onto the Ellen Austin

Illustration of a ship between two icebergs

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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.