Steam Ships Collection (#11)

Britannia Cunarder
Passenger liner of the Cunard Line which starts the first regular transatlantic mail service; in 1849 she is sold to Germany and ends her career sunk as a target ship

Bristol Paddlesteamer
Paddle steamer of the Fall River Line, plying between New York and Boston

Balkal (Cig Card)
British-built steamship built for use on Russias Lake Balkal. Her hull is designed to withstand the ice which frequently impedes navigation of the lake

Warrior Cigarette Card
This British battleship is the worlds first iron-hulled capital ship; she has a speed of 14 knots (26km/h). Now restored and docked at Portsmouth, Hampshire

esperance Bay steamship
Passenger ship of the Aberdeen and Commonwealth Line

LINER MAURETANIA
Passenger liner of the Cunard White Star line, she held the Blue Riband for 21 years; she was withdrawn from service and broken up in 1935

Warrior (Dutton)
This British warship is the first ironclad - a capital ship with an iron hull. She has been restored and is docked at Portsmouth, Hampshire

Great Eastern (Cig Card)

Great Eastern Construct
Under construction, at Millwall, seen from the river Thames

Great Eastern in Gale
The Ladies Saloon is an uncomfortable place to be when the Great Eastern encounters a gale

Great Eastern Remains
The last, sad remains of the great ship at New Ferry, on the Mersey, Lancashire

Great Eastern Launched
Miss Hope hopefully names the ship Leviathan - but the launch is abortive and is not completed until 31 January 1858

Great Eastern / Lifeboats
Lifeboats on the starboard quarter of the Great Eastern

Great Easterns Engines
The huge screw engines of the Great Eastern, designed and bult by James Watt and Co

AMERIQUE STEAMSHIP
The French Transatlantic Companys steamship Amerique towed into Plymouth by tugs

German Steam Warship
Ein Segelschiff - with sails backed by steam engines

Olympic in Dock
The White Star liner in floating dock

COLUMBA STEAMER
Paddle steamer of Macbayne Line, plying between the Scottish islands

ROOSEVELT STEAMSHIP
Steamship used by Peary for his Arctic expedition

RANGITATA STEAMSHIP
Mail steamer on the New Zealand run

Queen Mary Restaurant
The C-deck restaurant

Cunard Queen Mary 1936
The famous Cunard liner

Ship / Gt Western, 1838
The Great Western at dock in New York (nearby is the Sirius )

I K Brunel / Mayall
ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL Designer and builder of railroads, bridges, tunnels, steamships, docks &c

Brunels Great Britain
Depicted in rough seas off Lundy, Brunels ship is the first iron, screw-propelled liner; in 1846 she will run aground, but end her career as a hulk in the Falklands

Steamship Brochure
Brochure for the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company and the Pacific Steam Navigation Company

Swiss Steamship
The steamship Valais on Lake Geneva, Switzerland

Laguna Belle
Express paddle steamer plying the Thames between Tower Bridge and Clacton

Hms Revenge
Cruiser of the Royal Navy

Australian Ferry Boats
Australian ferry boats carrying holidaymakers to the sea beaches

Worthing Belle
Loaded with holidaymakers, the paddle-steamer leaves Brighton pier for a journey along Britains South Coast

Lusitania / Mauretania
The Lusitania and her sister-ship the Mauretania, Cunarders on the Atlantic run, are described here as the fastest vessels in the world

AQUITANIA
Passenger liner on the trans- Atlantic run

Titanic Music Sheet
The Wreck of the Titanic, piano composition by Jeanette Forrest - The Voyage Begins - Everybody Happy and Care-free - Whistle sounds the Alarm - Nearer my God - Ship sinks

Arcadian at Leningrad
The Arcadian at Leningrad shortly after the Revolution

Arcadian at Danzig
The Arcadian at Danzig (now in Poland)

Swedish Frigate
The frigate - steam- powered but sail-assisted - sails past one of the defensive forts on the Swedish coast, passing a paddle steamer and some fishing vessels

Ericsson Monitor
Seen at anchor in the harbour at Stockholm

The City of Boston
The steamship City of Boston which went missing during a journey from Halifax to Liverpool in 1870

Great Eastern X-Section
Plans and cross-sections of Brunels steamship, the Great Eastern

MAJESTIC
Previously the Bismarck, German-built passenger liner of the White Star Line, at this time the largest steamer in the world, pictured at New York

Five Steam Warships
Removed from the effective list: The last cruise of the coast-defence monitors (left to right) Hydra, Glatton, Cyclops, Gorgon and Hecate

/ Steamships / Dreadnought
The battleship Dreadnought sails past Nelsons Victory

Lusitania Sinks (Morell)
Torpedoed within sight of the Irish coast: a reconstruction of where and how the Cunard passenger liner was sunk by German U-boat U-20, with the loss of 1198 lives

Steamship / Mauretania
During World War one the Mauretania was converted from passenger liner to hospital ship

PRINCETON SHIP
American propeller-driven steam frigate

Mauretania Cig. Card
Steam ship of the Cunard line

BELLs COMET
Henry Bells Comet which plied on the Clyde from 1812 till 1820 - the first practical steamboat on any European river

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Steam ships have long been an iconic symbol of maritime travel, connecting continents and cultures across the vast oceans. From the majestic vessels of the Union-Castle Line to the captivating posters adorning Barry Island and Normandie, these steamships epitomize a bygone era of elegance and adventure. One cannot help but be enthralled by the grandeur depicted in the Barry Island poster, showcasing a magnificent steamship sailing through azure waters towards distant horizons. The image evokes a sense of wanderlust, beckoning travelers to embark on unforgettable voyages. Similarly, the Normandie poster exudes sophistication with its sleek design and bold colors. This French Line masterpiece captures the essence of luxury travel aboard this renowned vessel, enticing passengers with promises of opulence and refinement. In contrast to leisurely cruises, warships like HMS Hood served as formidable protectors during times of conflict. The sheer power emanating from this British battleship reminds us that steamships played crucial roles in shaping history. The British India Steam Navigation Company Ltd stands as a testament to Britain's colonial past. Its steamships traversed vast distances between England and India, facilitating trade routes and cultural exchanges that forever altered both nations' destinies. Meanwhile, Cunard White Star liners embodied elegance at sea. These floating palaces were synonymous with comfort and style – where passengers could revel in luxurious accommodations while journeying across oceans towards new adventures. Tragically, not all tales had happy endings; such was the case for Lancastria Steamship. Despite being one of Britain's most celebrated ocean liners before World War II erupted tragically sank off France's coast during an evacuation mission - reminding us that even mighty vessels are vulnerable amidst chaos. Yet amidst triumphs or tragedies alike—South America beckoned explorers via Royal Mail service offered by Union-Castle liner—a promise that exotic lands awaited those who dared venture forth into uncharted territories.