Steam Ships Collection (page 5)

Admiral Farraguts Fleet engaging the Rebel Batteries at Port Hudson, March
2646253 Admiral Farraguts Fleet engaging the Rebel Batteries at Port Hudson, March, 14th 1863, pub. Currier & Ives, 1863 (colour litho) by American School

The Steam Ships "Pottinger"and "Cyclops"stranded in Thorness Bay, Cowes, Isle of Wight (engraving)
1617426 The Steam Ships " Pottinger" and " Cyclops" stranded in Thorness Bay, Cowes, Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School

New York and Brooklyn, pub. 1875 (colour lithograph)
2836288 New York and Brooklyn, pub. 1875 (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Sveaborg (engraving)
1607661 Sveaborg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sveaborg. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 August 1854)

The Confederacy screw steamer Rappahannock lying at Calais Pier (coloured engraving)
728615 The Confederacy screw steamer Rappahannock lying at Calais Pier (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Port of New York: Birds Eye View from the Battery, looking South, pub
2836289 The Port of New York: Birds Eye View from the Battery, looking South, pub. 1862 (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Fatal Collision at Sea between the Steam-Ships Jesmond and Lord Elgin (engraving)
2772201 Fatal Collision at Sea between the Steam-Ships Jesmond and Lord Elgin (engraving) by Tozer, Henry Spernon (c.1870-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in America (coloured engraving)
728767 The War in America (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in America: General Popes division at the Levee, Cairo)

London to Ostend via Ramsgate (engraving)
1594216 London to Ostend via Ramsgate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London to Ostend via Ramsgate. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 18 July 1846)

Steam-Ships of the Allied Fleet searching for Infernal Machines off Cronstadt (engraving)
1607625 Steam-Ships of the Allied Fleet searching for Infernal Machines off Cronstadt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Coronation Naval Display, Bird s-Eye View of the Fleet assembled at Spithead (litho)
1040944 The Great Coronation Naval Display, Bird s-Eye View of the Fleet assembled at Spithead (litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The arrival of Garibaldi at Southampton (engraving)
728368 The arrival of Garibaldi at Southampton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

New Steam Ships (engraving)
1057291 New Steam Ships (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Steam Ships. Illustration for The Graphic)

Storm King on the Hudson, 1866. Creator: Samuel Colman
Storm King on the Hudson, 1866

Imaginary Regatta of Americas Cup Winners, 1889 or after. Creator: Unknown
Imaginary Regatta of Americas Cup Winners, 1889 or after

Mounting of the Guard, mid 19th century. Creator: Redpath
Mounting of the Guard, mid 19th century

Composite Harbor Scene with Castle, c. 1875. Creator: Jurgan Frederick Huge
Composite Harbor Scene with Castle, c. 1875

Rounding a Bend on the Mississippi - The Parting Salute, 1866

Bird s-Eye View of the Great New York and Brooklyn Bridge, and Grand Display of Fireworks on Opening Night...May 24, 1883

Lord Mayors Day - the Stationers Companys barge at Lambeth Palace, 1845. Annual flotilla of boats on the River Thames in London

Great Meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society of England, the Town and Port of Southampton, 1844. Cityscape of Southampton in Hampshire. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

The Royal Yacht passing the Drachenfels, 1845. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
The Royal Yacht passing the Drachenfels, 1845. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert travel down the River Rhine during a royal visit to Germany

Illustration of a Large French Port Trading with Many Nations (Furansukoku oominato shokoku koeki zu), 4th month, 1866

Fifty-three Stations of Suehiro: Warrior Looks at Passing Steamship, ca. 1865

The London Bridge Steam Wharf, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The London Bridge Steam Wharf, 1844. Steamships on the River Thames: The spirited scene represented in the engraving - the Steam Packet Wharf at London-bridge - may be regarded as the main focus of

View of Southampton, 1844. Creator: Unknown
View of Southampton, 1844. Port on the south coast of England. Large new docks are in progress, and considering the security of the harbour and its numerous advantages as a packet station

Ironclad fleet on James River below Rebel Howlett House Battery, 1865
Ironclad fleet on James River below Rebel " Howlett House Battery", 1865. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Port Royal, Rappahannock River, 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Port Royal, Rappahannock River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Unloading Supplies at Port Royal, Virginia, 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Unloading Supplies at Port Royal, Virginia, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Naval Blockade, 1865. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Naval Blockade, 1865

Wilcox Landing, 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Wilcox Landing, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Quartermaster cargoes and transports, Pamunkey River, 1861-65. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Quartermaster cargoes and transports, Pamunkey River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Belle Plain. Distant View of Landing, 1864. Creators: Tim O Sullivan, James Gardner
Belle Plain. Distant View of Landing, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Belle Plain, Virginia. Lower Wharf, 1864. Creators: Tim O Sullivan, James Gardner
Belle Plain, Virginia. Lower Wharf, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Cossack Bay, Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Cossack Bay, Balaklava, 1855

Supply Steamers at Nashville, Tennessee, 1862. Creator: Rodney Poole
Supply Steamers at Nashville, Tennessee, 1862

Fete de S. A. Ismail Pacha a bord des bateaux de LL. A A. les princes, janvier 1867, 1867

The Atlantic Telegraph Cable Fleet Assembled at Berehaven (Southwest Coast of Ireland): Ships, the Great Eastern, H.M.S. Terrible, the Alby, the Medway and the William Cory, 1866

The Settlement and Church of Hearts Content, Newfoundland, 1866

View from Staten Island, ca. 1855. Creator: Unknown
View from Staten Island, ca. 1855

The Damage on the Lusitania by the first torpedo
A diagram showing the actually broken and the area weaked by the explosion. Date: 7 May 1915

Pyroscaphe Steamboat
Jouffroys steamboat proves its capability by steaming against the current on the Saone at Lyon, but the French government refuse to adopt the new technology

HMT SOMALI
H.M.T. Somali, troopship employed by the British government to carry troops to China and elsewhere. The ship was at Gallipoli in World War One

Steerage of a North German Lloyds Atlantic Steam-ship, 1872
Engraving showing the steerage of a North German Lloyds Atlantic Steam-ship, 1872. Emigrants from many countries, heading for North America, are shown in this image. Date: 1872

Auxiliary Steamship
At first, steam engines are fitted in ships only as a back-up to sail, hence vessels of this kind are known as auxiliary steamships. Date: 1882

Norddeutscher Lloyd poster
A poster for the shipping company Norddeutscher Lloyd which operated out of Bremen in North Germany, advertising travel to the Far East on the express service

Cunard White Star
Poster for the Cunard White Star shipping company, former rivals who had merged in 1933, featuring the White Star flagship RMS Majestic before its retirement in 1936

Egypt - Port Said - The Harbour
The Harbour at Port Said, Egypt - at the entrance to the Suez Canal

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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.