Shipping Industry Collection (#3)

Centre-piece of the Wilcox and Anderson Services of Plate, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Centre-piece of the Wilcox and Anderson Services of Plate, 1856. This ornament is four feet in height, and has branches for nine candles and three dishes for flowers

The Peninsular and Oriental Navigation Company's New Steam-ship "Pera", 1856. Creator: Edwin Weedon
The Peninsular and Oriental Navigation Company's New Steam-ship "Pera", 1856. This fine screw steam-ship, which was built by Messrs. Mare, of Blackwall, from designs by Mr

A Shipwreck, 1750s. Creator: Johan Sevenbom
A Shipwreck, 1750s

King George's Sound, 1857. Creator: Unknown
King George's Sound, 1857. View near...the southwestern extremity of the Australian continent. It consists of an outer sound and two inner basins or harbours, which are perfectly landlocked

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

Portrait of Pieter Dircksz Hasselaer (1554-1616), after c.1610. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Pieter Dircksz Hasselaer (1554-1616), after c.1610. Copy after Cornelis van der Voort

Iron Mines, Ironwood, Mich. between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Iron Mines, Ironwood, Mich. between 1880 and 1899

Portrait of a captain or ship-owner, 1678. Creator: Michiel van Musscher
Portrait of a captain or ship-owner, 1678

Portrait of Gillis Hooftman, Shipowner, and his Wife Margaretha van Nispen (Gilles van Eichelenberg)
Portrait of Gillis Hooftman, Shipowner, and his Wife Margaretha van Nispen (Gilles van Eichelenberg, called Hoffman), 1570

Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905

Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905

Wharf office and Commandancia Street wharf, Pensacola, Fla. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Wharf office and Commandancia Street wharf, Pensacola, Fla. between 1900 and 1905

Commandancia and Tarragona Street wharves, Pensacola, Fla. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Commandancia and Tarragona Street wharves, Pensacola, Fla. between 1900 and 1905

Commandancia and Tarragona Street wharves, Pensacola, Fla. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Commandancia and Tarragona Street wharves, Pensacola, Fla. between 1900 and 1905

Commandancia Street wharf, Pensacola, Fla. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Commandancia Street wharf, Pensacola, Fla. between 1900 and 1905

Strs. A.D. MacTier and F.P. Jones, sponsors, 1913 Mar 8. Creator: Unknown
Strs. A.D. MacTier and F.P. Jones, sponsors, 1913 Mar 8

Str. F.P. Jones, sponsor, 1913 Mar 8. Creator: Unknown
Str. F.P. Jones, sponsor, 1913 Mar 8

Strs. A.D. MacTier and F.P. Jones, sponsors, 1913 Mar 8. Creator: Unknown
Strs. A.D. MacTier and F.P. Jones, sponsors, 1913 Mar 8

Str. F.P. Jones, sponsor, 1913 Mar 8. Creator: Unknown
Str. F.P. Jones, sponsor, 1913 Mar 8

Strs. A.D. MacTier and F.P. Jones, launching party, 1913 Mar 8. Creator: Unknown
Strs. A.D. MacTier and F.P. Jones, launching party, 1913 Mar 8

Strs. A.D. MacTier and F.P. Jones on the ways, 1913 Mar 8. Creator: Unknown
Strs. A.D. MacTier and F.P. Jones on the ways, 1913 Mar 8

Str. F.P. Jones, launch, 1913 Mar 8. Creator: Unknown
Str. F.P. Jones, launch, 1913 Mar 8

Unidentified freighter, Detroit, Mich. between 1906 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Unidentified freighter, Detroit, Mich. between 1906 and 1915

Amsterdam as the Centre of World Trade, c.1604-c.1607. Creator: Pieter Isaacsz
Amsterdam as the Centre of World Trade, c.1604-c.1607. Other Title(s): Painting on a harpsichord lid with an Allegory of Amsterdam as the center of world trade

S.S. Bremen, North German Lloyde (i.e. Lloyd) Pier, Hoboken, N.J. The, c1905. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Bremen, North German Lloyde (i.e. Lloyd) Pier, Hoboken, N.J. The, c1905

Le torpillage du paquebot "Arabia"; un canot de passagers du paquebot-poste... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le torpillage du paquebot "Arabia"; un canot de passagers du paquebot-poste anglais "Arabia", torpille par un sous-marin allemand. 6 novembre, 1916

Brown electric hoist, unloading ore, Buffalo, N.Y. c1908. Creator: Unknown
Brown electric hoist, unloading ore, Buffalo, N.Y. c1908

Brown electric hoist, unloading ore, Buffalo, N.Y. c1908. Creator: Unknown
Brown electric hoist, unloading ore, Buffalo, N.Y. c1908

Hulett machine unloading ore, Pennsylvania [Railroad] dock, Buffalo, N.Y. c1908. Creator: Unknown
Hulett machine unloading ore, Pennsylvania [Railroad] dock, Buffalo, N.Y. c1908

Hulett machine unloading ore, Buffalo, N.Y. c1908. Creator: Unknown
Hulett machine unloading ore, Buffalo, N.Y. c1908

The Shipyard St Jago'on Bickers Eiland, Amsterdam, 1823. Creator: Pieter Godfried Bertichen
The Shipyard St Jago'on Bickers Eiland, Amsterdam, 1823

The Shipyard D'Hollandsche Tuin on Bickers Eiland, Amsterdam, 1823. Creator: Pieter Godfried Bertichen
The Shipyard D'Hollandsche Tuin on Bickers Eiland, Amsterdam, 1823

A tow entering St. Clair Ship Canal, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
A tow entering St. Clair Ship Canal, between 1900 and 1905

A tow entering St. Clair Ship Canal, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
A tow entering St. Clair Ship Canal, between 1900 and 1905

Unloading bananas, New Orleans, Louisiana, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Unloading bananas, New Orleans, Louisiana, between 1900 and 1910

Mule teams and the levee, New Orleans, Louisiana, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Mule teams and the levee, New Orleans, Louisiana, between 1900 and 1910

S.S. Merick [sic] of Duluth, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Merick [sic] of Duluth, between 1900 and 1910

Merchants and Miners Wharf, Norfolk, Va. between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Merchants and Miners Wharf, Norfolk, Va. between 1910 and 1920

S.S. Charles R. Van Hise, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Charles R. Van Hise, between 1900 and 1910

S.S. Moses Taylor, between 1902 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Moses Taylor, between 1902 and 1910

S.S. Samuel Mather, (1908?). Creator: Unknown
S.S. Samuel Mather, (1908?)

S.S. William Livingstone, (1908?). Creator: Unknown
S.S. William Livingstone, (1908?)

S.S. Howard L. Shaw, ca 1908. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Howard L. Shaw, ca 1908

A State room, Str. City of Cleveland, [Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co.], (1908?). Creator: Unknown
A State room, Str. City of Cleveland, [Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co.], (1908?)

Main deck, Str. City of Cleveland, [Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co.], (1908?). Creator: Unknown. Main deck, Str
Main deck, Str. City of Cleveland, [Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co.], (1908?)

Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: B. F. Mills
Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905. "John Craig of Fairport" on boat

Copper for shipment, Houghton, Mich. between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Copper for shipment, Houghton, Mich. between 1900 and 1920

S.S. Sultana, between 1902 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Sultana, between 1902 and 1910

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The shipping industry has a rich history that spans across continents and centuries. From the majestic S. S Etruria, sailing from New York to Liverpool in November 1890, to the Cunard Line's Ivernia off New Brighton in 1910, these vessels were not just means of transportation but symbols of human ingenuity and exploration. In Hamburg, Germany, Europe, a container ship gracefully glides along the River Elbe. This modern marvel represents the evolution of shipping technology and its vital role in global trade. Meanwhile, a glimpse into history takes us back to 1912 when passengers aboard the Titanic enjoyed a sumptuous dinner with their second-class menu. The Queen Mary stands tall at Clydebank, Glasgow in 1934 - an iconic Cunard liner that captured hearts with its grandeur and elegance. Centuries earlier in London's Lloyds Coffee House of 1798 (depicted in 1947), maritime insurance was born as merchants gathered to discuss risks associated with sea voyages. As we fast forward to 1936, we witness the magnificent Berengaria approaching Cunard pier - another testament to engineering prowess and luxury travel. However, even before these giants graced our oceans, there was Great Eastern on the stocks at Millwall on the Thames in 1857 - an ambitious project ahead of its time. Art also captures moments within this industry's narrative; John Wood Approaching Bombay by Joseph Heard showcases both beauty and adventure as ships sailed through exotic waters around c1850. And let us not forget how ports like Antwerp were bustling hubs for trade as early as1520. Lastly, we delve into artistic representations such as Steamship La Champagne from French Line's Ocean and River Steamers series (N83). These artworks immortalize vessels that connected people across vast distances while symbolizing progress during their respective eras.