Plimsoll Line Collection

Title page of Samuel Plimsoll's Our Seaman
3733622 Title page of Samuel Plimsoll's Our Seaman'.; (add.info.: Title page of Samuel Plimsoll's Our Seaman'. Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898) an English politician and social reformer

Samuel Plimsoll comforting his wife, 1850
3330078 Samuel Plimsoll comforting his wife, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Samuel Plimsoll comforting his wife. Samuel Plimsoll initiated a Royal Commission to investigate overloading)

Samuel Plimsoll
3733624 Samuel Plimsoll.; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898) an English politician and social reformer. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Samuel Plimsoll
3733619 Samuel Plimsoll.; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898) an English politician and social reformer. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Samuel Plimsoll, 1850
3330623 Samuel Plimsoll, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Samuel Plimsoll initiating a Royal Commission to investigate overloading)

The retirement of Samuel Plimsoll as MP for Derby
5310123 The retirement of Samuel Plimsoll as MP for Derby; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the retirement of Samuel Plimsoll as MP for Derby, a seat which he held from 1868-1880)

Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898)
864818 Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898); (add.info.: Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898) English politician and social reformer born at Bristol, called the sailor's friend

Samuel Plimsoll addressing the Commons, 1850
3330624 Samuel Plimsoll addressing the Commons, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Samuel Plimsoll addressing the Commons during the debate on bringing in regulations about the loading)

Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard: stern view of the ship, 1876. Creator: J. R. W
Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard: stern view of the ship, 1876. Warship launched using electricity. Hammers and battering-rams were applied to the foremost blocks

Caricature of Samuel Plimsoll (colour litho)
960354 Caricature of Samuel Plimsoll (colour litho) by Faustin (Faustin Betbeder) (1847-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Plimsoll, British politician and social reformer)

A sailors tribute to Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898), an English politician
5309062 A sailors tribute to Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898), an English politician and social reformer, for the work he did whilst MP for Derby in bringing in legislation regulating the loading

Samuel Plimsoll, from The History of the Nation (b / w photo)
STC306669 Samuel Plimsoll, from The History of the Nation (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Samuel Plimsoll (b / w photo)
984213 Portrait of Samuel Plimsoll (b/w photo) by Lock and Whitfield (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Plimsoll, British politician and social reformer)

Samuel Plimsoll, M. P. c1890, (1904). Artist: James Russell
Samuel Plimsoll, M.P. c1890, (1904). Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898) was an English politician and social reformer, now best remembered for having devised the Plimsoll line From Social England

Samuel Plimsoll, British politician and social reformer, c1880. Artist: Moritz Klinkicht
Samuel Plimsoll, British politician and social reformer, c1880. Known popularly as the sailors friend because of his championing of sailors interests

Samuel Plimsoll, Esq, MP, British Liberal politician and social reformer, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Samuel Plimsoll, Esq, MP, British Liberal politician and social reformer, 1876. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science

The Coffin-Ships, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Coffin-Ships, 1873. Jack Tar is embraced by his lover as he prepares to board his ship. This relates to recent agitation on the part of Samuel Plimsoll for a Royal Commission into the condition

National Load Line or Plimsoll Line on fishing boat at harbour, Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, july

Load lines on side of cargo ship
Plimsoll lines on the side of a cargo ship. The original Plimsoll lines (the circle with a line through it) were introduced after the 1876 Merchant Shipping Act

Samuel Plimsoll, British politician
Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898), British politician, social reformer and inventor of the Plimsoll line. Plimsoll was a Member of Parliament who was concerned that sailors were being put at risk because

Samuel Plimsoll commemorative plaque
Samuel Plimsoll. Plaque commemorating the British politician and social reformer Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898). Plimsoll is best known as the inventor of the Plimsoll line

Samuel Plimsoll commemorative monument
Samuel Plimsoll. Monument commemorating the British politician and social reformer Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898). Plimsoll is best known as the inventor of the Plimsoll line

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"Samuel Plimsoll: A Champion of Safety at Sea" Caricature of Samuel Plimsoll (colour litho): Depicting the determined spirit behind maritime safety reforms. A sailor's tribute to Samuel Plimsoll (1824-1898), an English politician: Honoring his tireless efforts to protect seafarers' lives. Samuel Plimsoll, from The History of the Nation (b/w photo): Capturing the face that launched a thousand reforms in ship safety. Portrait of Samuel Plimsoll (b/w photo): Gazing into the distance, envisioning a safer future for sailors worldwide. M. P. , c1890: An artist's rendition showcasing his influential role as a Member of Parliament and advocate for social change. British politician and social reformer, c1880: Moritz Klinkicht's artwork immortalizing a man who fought against exploitation in shipping industry practices. Samuel Plimsoll, Esq. , MP, British Liberal politician and social reformer, 1876: Lock & Whitfield capture his dignified presence while championing workers' rights on vessels. The Coffin-Ships, 1873: Joseph Swain's powerful illustration depicting perilous conditions faced by sailors before the introduction of load lines advocated by Samuel Plimsoll. National Load Line or Plimsoll Line on fishing boat at harbor: Eyemouth witnesses enhanced safety measures thanks to this iconic line marking safe loading levels on vessels nationwide. Load lines on side of cargo ship: Visual reminders ensuring ships are not overloaded beyond their limits – all thanks to Samuel Plimsoll's unwavering dedication to maritime safety regulations. Samuel Plimsoll - The Unsung Hero Behind Maritime Safety Reforms Remembering Samuel "The Sailor’s Friend" - A Tribute to Samuel Plimsoll 13. Samuel Plimsoll.