Refit Collection

The steamer The Great Britain, 1850
3478572 The steamer The Great Britain, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the steamer The Great Britain, the first screw steamer to cross the Atlantic, after it's refit)

The steamer The Great Britain, 1850
3478571 The steamer The Great Britain, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the steamer The Great Britain, the first screw steamer to cross the Atlantic, after it's refit)

Cunard Line, QE2 turbine blade limited edition
Cunard Line, QE2 turbine blade. In 1986 the Queen Elizabeth 2 underwent a £90 million refit that marked the end of her life as a steamship as her turbine engines were replaced by a diesel

RMS Olympic - promotional poster showing accommodation on board for all classes, prices and news items, following the final refit in 1933. 24 x 18 inches. Date: circa 1933

HMS Vulture - a Clydebank three funnel - 30 knot destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Vulture, a Clydebank three funnel - 30 knot destroyer ordered under the 1895 - 1896 Naval Estimates. She was the fifth ship to carry this name since it was introduced in 1776 for a

Taking Torpedo-Boats across the Atlantic (engraving)
1596145 Taking Torpedo-Boats across the Atlantic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking Torpedo-Boats across the Atlantic)

The latest in shipbuilding, the submarine with seaplane, of the United States Navy (colour litho)
2809260 The latest in shipbuilding, the submarine with seaplane, of the United States Navy (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The latest in shipbuilding)

Battleship Hood
1930: HMS Hood during a dockyard refit at Portsmouth. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

A New Tooth - hoisting new gun into a destroyer, WWI
A new gun being hoisted by crane into a destroyer under refit during the First World War. 1918

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"Reviving the Majesty: A Tribute to the Art of Refit" Step aboard as we embark on a captivating journey through time, where ships are reborn and legends come alive. From the grandeur of Cunard Line's majestic vessels to the intricate details of a QE2 turbine blade limited edition, refit unveils a world where history meets innovation. Immerse yourself in the allure of yesteryears with an iconic RMS Olympic promotional poster. Feel the nostalgia wash over you as you envision her glorious days sailing across vast oceans, carrying dreams and aspirations on her sturdy shoulders. Witness the power and might of HMS Vulture, a Clydebank three funnel - 30 knot destroyer. With its imposing presence and unwavering speed, this vessel stands as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess. Marvel at an engraving capturing the audacious feat of taking torpedo-boats across the treacherous Atlantic. This daring endeavor showcases mankind's relentless pursuit for exploration amidst nature's formidable challenges. Discover cutting-edge advancements in shipbuilding with United States Navy's submarine equipped with a seaplane. The vibrant colors leap off from lithographic prints, showcasing how technology continues to push boundaries even beneath ocean depths. Feel your heart race as you gaze upon Battleship Hood, symbolizing strength and resilience that echoes throughout naval history. Its sheer magnitude serves as both inspiration and reminder of sacrifices made by brave souls who fought valiantly for their nations' honor. Experience firsthand the meticulous process involved in hoisting new guns into destroyers during World War I. Witnessing this pivotal moment captures not only war efforts but also highlights humanity's determination to adapt swiftly when faced with adversity. Refit breathes life into these remarkable stories etched within maritime heritage – tales that transcend time itself, and is here that past meets present; it is here that we celebrate our ability to preserve legacies while embracing progress like never before.