Shipbuilding Collection (#3)

View of a harbor with a shipyard in Cartagena, Spain, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of a harbor with a shipyard in Cartagena, Spain, 1700-1799. Vue des Chantiers et du Port de Carthagene en Espagne

Dry Dock on Curaçao, 1959. Creator: Suzanne Perlman
Dry Dock on Curacao, 1959

View of a shipyard, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of a shipyard, 1700-1799. Ships and boats lie on the water. On the left a ship being repaired in dry dock and a reinforced structure on the waterfront

Caulking of a Vessel, 1660-1686. Creator: Lieve Verschuir
Caulking of a Vessel, 1660-1686

Industry: design for a wall painting in Rotterdam, c.1908-c.1917. Creator: Huib Luns
Industry: design for a wall painting in Rotterdam, c.1908-c.1917. Shipyard with workers; cherubs and gods above

The Shipyard of the Amsterdam Admiralty, 1655-1660. Creator: Ludolf Bakhuizen
The Shipyard of the Amsterdam Admiralty, 1655-1660

Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. (1906?). Creator: Unknown
Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. (1906?)

Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. (1906?). Creator: Unknown
Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. (1906?)

Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. (1906?). Creator: Unknown
Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. (1906?)

Steamer City of Cleveland, broadside, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Steamer City of Cleveland, broadside, 1907

Steamer "City of Cleveland", stern view showing construction, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Steamer "City of Cleveland", stern view showing construction, 1907

Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907

Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907

Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907

Shafting for new Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co. steamer, (1907?). Creator: Unknown
Shafting for new Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co. steamer, (1907?)

Shafting for new Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co. steamer, (1907?). Creator: Unknown
Shafting for new Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co. steamer, (1907?)

Great Lakes Engineering Works, St. Clair, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Great Lakes Engineering Works, St. Clair, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

Docks, Cramps Shipyard, Philadelphia, Pa. The, between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Docks, Cramps Shipyard, Philadelphia, Pa. The, between 1900 and 1906

A Portion of the yard, Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. (1906?). Creator: Unknown
A Portion of the yard, Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. (1906?)

Some of the shops, Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. (1906?). Creator: Unknown
Some of the shops, Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. (1906?)

U.S.S. Miantonomoh, mounting 10 inch guns, between 1891 and 1901. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. Miantonomoh, mounting 10 inch guns, between 1891 and 1901

U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1898 Aug-Oct. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1898 Aug-Oct

Floating dry dock, Pensacola, Fla. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Floating dry dock, Pensacola, Fla. between 1900 and 1910

Str. Seeandbee, 1912 Dec 28. Creator: William H. Jackson
Str. Seeandbee, 1912 Dec 28

Str. Seeandbee, 1912 Dec 17. Creator: William H. Jackson
Str. Seeandbee, 1912 Dec 17

Str. Seeandbee, 1912 Dec 7. Creator: William H. Jackson
Str. Seeandbee, 1912 Dec 7

Str. Seeandbee, 1912 Dec 7. Creator: William H. Jackson
Str. Seeandbee, 1912 Dec 7

Str. Seeandbee, 1912 Dec 7. Creator: William H. Jackson
Str. Seeandbee, 1912 Dec 7

Complete battery of boilers for Str. Seeandbee, six single- ended, three double-ended, 1912 Nov 23. Creator: William H
Complete battery of boilers for Str. Seeandbee, six single- ended, three double-ended, 1912 Nov 23

Str. Seeandbee just after the launch, 1912 Nov 9. Creator: William H. Jackson
Str. Seeandbee just after the launch, 1912 Nov 9

Launching party, Str. Seeandbee, 1912 Nov 9. Creator: William H. Jackson
Launching party, Str. Seeandbee, 1912 Nov 9

Str. Seeandbee, the christening, 1912 Nov 9. Creator: William H. Jackson
Str. Seeandbee, the christening, 1912 Nov 9

Str. Seeandbee on the ways, broadside, 1912 Nov 8. Creator: William H. Jackson
Str. Seeandbee on the ways, broadside, 1912 Nov 8

Str. no. 190, main engine in shop, 3 cyln. compound-inclined type, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: William H. Jackson
Str. no. 190, main engine in shop, 3 cyln. compound-inclined type, between 1910 and 1920

Launch of the "Torino", at Blackwall, 1856. Creator: Edwin Weedon
Launch of the "Torino", at Blackwall, 1856. Steamship on the River Thames in London, ...built by Messrs. C. Mare and Co. for the Genoese Transatlantic Navigation Company...designed by Mr

Progress of the Great Ship, building at Millwall, for the Eastern Steam Navigation Company, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the Great Ship, building at Millwall, for the Eastern Steam Navigation Company, 1856. Scene by the River Thames in London: Brunel's SS Great Eastern, an iron sail-powered

Galatea, 1886. Creator: Johns Johnston
Galatea, 1886

Launch of the Floating Battery "Thunderbolt" at Millwall, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Launch of the Floating Battery "Thunderbolt" at Millwall, 1856. Warship at Messrs. Samuda's Works on the River Thames in London

Launch of H.M. Dispatch Gun-Boat "Vigilant", at Messrs. Mare and Co.'s, Blackwall, 1856. Vessel...of 670 tons burden, 180 feet in length, 28 feet beam

U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901

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Shipbuilding has long been a symbol of human ingenuity and craftsmanship, as seen in Isambard Kingdom Brunel standing proudly before the launching chains of the Great Eastern. The Esso Northumbria supertanker being constructed at Swan Hunter shipyard in Wallsend showcases the immense scale and complexity of these vessels. Wallsend-on-Tyne, known for its rich shipbuilding history, stands as a testament to the skill and dedication of those involved in this industry. Glasgow, Scotland, on March 6th, 1971 - a date etched into British maritime history. Shipbuilding takes center stage as it is featured in Face of Britain 1971 Feature. The Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company Limited played a significant role in shaping Scotland's shipbuilding legacy. The launch of HMS Eagle aircraft carrier exemplifies both power and grace combined with meticulous engineering precision. Govan Shipbuilders Ltd on the River Clyde continues this proud tradition by contributing to Britain's naval strength. Devonshire Dock in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria serves as an emblematic location where dreams take shape amidst steel and iron. Stephen and Sons Ltd shipyard stores are filled with treasures waiting to be transformed into majestic vessels that will conquer the seas. Witnessing a nuclear submarine berthing at Devonport docks evokes awe-inspiring feelings about our technological advancements over time. Plymouth, Devon becomes synonymous with innovation within the maritime industry during this era. History reminds us that even great ships can face challenges; RMS Olympic bears witness to this truth after colliding with HMS Hawke in the Solent back in 1911. Yet from adversity comes resilience - launching HMS Ark Royal demonstrates our unwavering determination to overcome obstacles while forging ahead towards new horizons. In every rivet hammered down or weld meticulously crafted lies not only an expression of human creativity but also an embodiment of national pride. Shipbuilding remains more than just an industry.