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Steamship Collection (#11)

"Embarking on a Journey through Time: The Magnificent World of Steamships" Step back in time and witness the awe-inspiring era of steamships

Background imageSteamship Collection: The General Screw Steam Shipping Compy's Screw Steam Ship Croesus, 1854 (lithograph, coloured)

The General Screw Steam Shipping Compy's Screw Steam Ship Croesus, 1854 (lithograph, coloured)
7342570 The General Screw Steam Shipping Compy's Screw Steam Ship Croesus, 1854 (lithograph, coloured) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (c.1819-91); 54.7x75.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: A group of people on the stern of the steamer Yorkshire (1871), c.1871 (glass, metal, velvet)

A group of people on the stern of the steamer Yorkshire (1871), c.1871 (glass, metal, velvet, leather)
7342538 A group of people on the stern of the steamer Yorkshire (1871), c.1871 (glass, metal, velvet, leather) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 0.8x9.4x8.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: On London River, 1918 (watercolour on card)

On London River, 1918 (watercolour on card)
7342156 On London River, 1918 (watercolour on card) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 53x76 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: View of a harbour, 1918 (gouache on paper)

View of a harbour, 1918 (gouache on paper)
7342153 View of a harbour, 1918 (gouache on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 42x59 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: S.S. Greystone Castle, 1918 (pastel and watercolour on paper)

S.S. Greystone Castle, 1918 (pastel and watercolour on paper)
7342151 S.S. Greystone Castle, 1918 (pastel and watercolour on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 38.1x46.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: Taking in ballast, 1918 (crayon and graphite on paper)

Taking in ballast, 1918 (crayon and graphite on paper)
7342148 Taking in ballast, 1918 (crayon and graphite on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 43.6x57.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: H.M.S. Alexander flagship of the Mediterranean Fleet, 1883 (watercolour)

H.M.S. Alexander flagship of the Mediterranean Fleet, 1883 (watercolour)
7342710 H.M.S. Alexander flagship of the Mediterranean Fleet, 1883 (watercolour) by Simone, Antonio de (fl.1860-1900); 65.6x92.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: American Line St Louis and St Paul Red Star Line International Navigation Company (chromolithograph)

American Line St Louis and St Paul Red Star Line International Navigation Company (chromolithograph)
7342684 American Line St Louis and St Paul Red Star Line International Navigation Company (chromolithograph) by American School, (19th century); 54.9x95.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: Paddle Steamer City of Troy Citizens Line Troy and Saratoga (lithograph, coloured)

Paddle Steamer City of Troy Citizens Line Troy and Saratoga (lithograph, coloured)
7342677 Paddle Steamer City of Troy Citizens Line Troy and Saratoga (lithograph, coloured) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Background imageSteamship Collection: Paddle Steamer Gloria (lithograph, coloured)

Paddle Steamer Gloria (lithograph, coloured)
7342674 Paddle Steamer Gloria (lithograph, coloured) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 59x92 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Endicott & Co)

Background imageSteamship Collection: Narragansett steamship Co.'s world renowned steamer Providence B M Simmons. Commander

Narragansett steamship Co.'s world renowned steamer Providence B M Simmons. Commander... (lithograph, coloured)
7342666 Narragansett steamship Co.'s world renowned steamer Providence B M Simmons. Commander... (lithograph, coloured) by Endicott (18th-19th century); 62.8x96 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageSteamship Collection: Low water in the Mississippi Robert E Lee, 1868 (lithograph, coloured)

Low water in the Mississippi Robert E Lee, 1868 (lithograph, coloured)
7342664 Low water in the Mississippi Robert E Lee, 1868 (lithograph, coloured) by Palmer, Frances Flora Bond (Fanny) (c.1812-76) (after); 59.9x83.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: S.S. Villa Clara with view of New York (lithograph, coloured)

S.S. Villa Clara with view of New York (lithograph, coloured)
7342663 S.S. Villa Clara with view of New York (lithograph, coloured) by Endicott (18th-19th century); 61x90.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Endicott & Co)

Background imageSteamship Collection: P.M.S.S.Co. Montana, 1865 (lithograph)

P.M.S.S.Co. Montana, 1865 (lithograph)
7342660 P.M.S.S.Co. Montana, 1865 (lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 44.5x89 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist, (19th century) P.M.S.S.Co

Background imageSteamship Collection: New York And New Haven Steamers Continental (lithograph, coloured)

New York And New Haven Steamers Continental (lithograph, coloured)
7342655 New York And New Haven Steamers Continental (lithograph, coloured) by Endicott (18th-19th century); 48.1x86.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Endicott & Co)

Background imageSteamship Collection: New York and Boston Line, via New London, Norwich and Worcester steamers City of Boston

New York and Boston Line, via New London, Norwich and Worcester steamers City of Boston and City of New York
7342652 New York and Boston Line, via New London, Norwich and Worcester steamers City of Boston and City of New York... 1860 (lithograph)

Background imageSteamship Collection: The Iron Steam Ship Great Eastern... Constructed under the direction of I K Brunel

The Iron Steam Ship Great Eastern... Constructed under the direction of I K Brunel... 1858 (lithograph, coloured)
7342648 The Iron Steam Ship Great Eastern... Constructed under the direction of I K Brunel... 1858 (lithograph, coloured) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Background imageSteamship Collection: The Atlantic Royal Mail Steam Navigation Company's Steamer S.S

The Atlantic Royal Mail Steam Navigation Company's Steamer S.S. Adriatic, c.1856 (lithograph, tinted)
7342646 The Atlantic Royal Mail Steam Navigation Company's Steamer S.S. Adriatic, c.1856 (lithograph, tinted) by Maclure, Macdonald & Co

Background imageSteamship Collection: Atlantic Royal Mail Steam Navgn. Co. Steamer Adriatic... (lithograph, linen-backed)

Atlantic Royal Mail Steam Navgn. Co. Steamer Adriatic... (lithograph, linen-backed)
7342645 Atlantic Royal Mail Steam Navgn. Co. Steamer Adriatic... (lithograph, linen-backed) by Parsons, Charles (1821-1910); 57.6x88 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: A Race For The Buckhorns on the Mississippi, 1866 (lithograph, coloured)

A Race For The Buckhorns on the Mississippi, 1866 (lithograph, coloured)
7342640 A Race For The Buckhorns on the Mississippi, 1866 (lithograph, coloured) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); 57x79.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: Steamer New York of Philadelphia... H W Chisholm, Commander... 1852 (lithograph, tinted)

Steamer New York of Philadelphia... H W Chisholm, Commander... 1852 (lithograph, tinted)
7342637 Steamer New York of Philadelphia... H W Chisholm, Commander... 1852 (lithograph, tinted) by Endicott (18th-19th century); 56.7x89.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: This print of the Meteor and Prince of Wales iron steam vessels

This print of the Meteor and Prince of Wales iron steam vessels... leaving the Brunswick Wharf, Blackwall
7342631 This print of the Meteor and Prince of Wales iron steam vessels... leaving the Brunswick Wharf, Blackwall... dedicated to the Directors of the Blackwall Railway Company, 1844 (lithograph)

Background imageSteamship Collection: Seven O'Clock Evening Line Between New York And Albany, Direct: The steam boats Knickerbocker

Seven O'Clock Evening Line Between New York And Albany, Direct: The steam boats Knickerbocker
7342629 Seven O'Clock Evening Line Between New York And Albany, Direct: The steam boats Knickerbocker... and Rochester...lithograph, coloured, 542 x 881 mm, PAI6613, 19th century (lithograph)

Background imageSteamship Collection: New Orleans. Steam Boat Missouri (lithograph, coloured)

New Orleans. Steam Boat Missouri (lithograph, coloured)
7342621 New Orleans. Steam Boat Missouri (lithograph, coloured) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 57.6x83.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: after Hunt, J F; Blood)

Background imageSteamship Collection: The Great Eastern Railway Company's steam ship Zealous, 19th century (coloured lithograph)

The Great Eastern Railway Company's steam ship Zealous, 19th century (coloured lithograph)
7342222 The Great Eastern Railway Company's steam ship Zealous, 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (c.1819-91); 42.8x67 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: The SS Samphire and Maid of Kent, 1863 (coloured lithograph)

The SS Samphire and Maid of Kent, 1863 (coloured lithograph)
7342221 The SS Samphire and Maid of Kent, 1863 (coloured lithograph) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (c.1819-91); 43.5x62.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: The Indus and Ripon, 19th century (coloured lithograph)

The Indus and Ripon, 19th century (coloured lithograph)
7342217 The Indus and Ripon, 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (c.1819-91); 37x52.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: Steam ship Manora, 1884 (watercolour)

Steam ship Manora, 1884 (watercolour)
7342110 Steam ship Manora, 1884 (watercolour) by Percival, H. (fl.c.1884); 36.7x54.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: H)

Background imageSteamship Collection: The Magnificent Steamship City of New York of the Inman Line, late 19th century (lithograph)

The Magnificent Steamship City of New York of the Inman Line, late 19th century (lithograph, coloured)
7341923 The Magnificent Steamship City of New York of the Inman Line, late 19th century (lithograph, coloured) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Background imageSteamship Collection: Auxiliary screw iron steam ship Sarah Sands (1845), c.1843-54 (lithograph)

Auxiliary screw iron steam ship Sarah Sands (1845), c.1843-54 (lithograph)
7341921 Auxiliary screw iron steam ship Sarah Sands (1845), c.1843-54 (lithograph) by Maclure, Macdonald & Co. (19th century); 39.1x48.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: Surrendered German battleships in the Firth of Forth, 1918 (watercolour, with graphite)

Surrendered German battleships in the Firth of Forth, 1918 (watercolour, with graphite)
7341753 Surrendered German battleships in the Firth of Forth, 1918 (watercolour, with graphite) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 21.9x32 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: Dawson's Diorama No.4. The British Queen, a first rate Steam Ship

Dawson's Diorama No.4. The British Queen, a first rate Steam Ship, which on holding it up to the light changes to
7341682 Dawson's Diorama No.4. The British Queen, a first rate Steam Ship, which on holding it up to the light changes to her Majesty Queen Victoria attired in her Robes of State

Background imageSteamship Collection: Plan of the Charlotte Dundas (1802), 1848 (lithograph)

Plan of the Charlotte Dundas (1802), 1848 (lithograph)
7341681 Plan of the Charlotte Dundas (1802), 1848 (lithograph) by Barlow, H. B. (19th century); 16.9x22.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: H. B. Barlow [artist]; C. F)

Background imageSteamship Collection: HM Turret Ship Devastation at Spithead on the occasion of the naval review in honour of the Shah

HM Turret Ship Devastation at Spithead on the occasion of the naval review in honour of the Shah of Persia
7338114 HM Turret Ship Devastation at Spithead on the occasion of the naval review in honour of the Shah of Persia, 23 June 1873, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Cooke

Background imageSteamship Collection: Clipper Ship Taeping, 767 Tons, 1866 (lithograph, coloured)

Clipper Ship Taeping, 767 Tons, 1866 (lithograph, coloured)
7341961 Clipper Ship Taeping, 767 Tons, 1866 (lithograph, coloured) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (c.1819-91); 44.7x58.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: The Great Eastern under weight July 23rd (escort and other ships introduced being the Terrible)

The Great Eastern under weight July 23rd (escort and other ships introduced being the Terrible)
7341897 The Great Eastern under weight July 23rd (escort and other ships introduced being the Terrible, the Sphinx the Hawk & the Caroline), 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Dudley

Background imageSteamship Collection: RMS Briton, late 19th to early 20th century (chromolithograph)

RMS Briton, late 19th to early 20th century (chromolithograph)
7341733 RMS Briton, late 19th to early 20th century (chromolithograph) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 27.4x21.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: The iron ship MacRihanish (lithograph)

The iron ship MacRihanish (lithograph)
7337513 The iron ship MacRihanish (lithograph) by Lebreton, Louis (1818-66) (after); 43.9x59.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: L)

Background imageSteamship Collection: Masters of the seas, 1915 (oil on canvas)

Masters of the seas, 1915 (oil on canvas)
7339102 Masters of the seas, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 151.8x274.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: The Kinfauns Castle as a troop ship, c.1900-05 (Painting)

The Kinfauns Castle as a troop ship, c.1900-05 (Painting)
7337813 The Kinfauns Castle as a troop ship, c.1900-05 (Painting) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936); 34.1x49.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: United States, New York: Cargo on Lake Erie and canal boat along the banks of Buffalo, New York

United States, New York: Cargo on Lake Erie and canal boat along the banks of Buffalo, New York, years 1880
NWI4966939 United States, New York: Cargo on Lake Erie and canal boat along the banks of Buffalo, New York, years 1880. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: United States)

Background imageSteamship Collection: View of Portland, Maine, from the harbour, circa 1850. Navigation boats, sailboats, steamboat

View of Portland, Maine, from the harbour, circa 1850. Navigation boats, sailboats, steamboat. 19th century lithography
NWI4966468 View of Portland, Maine, from the harbour, circa 1850. Navigation boats, sailboats, steamboat. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: View of Portland, Maine, from the harbour, circa 1850)

Background imageSteamship Collection: United States, Indianapolis: New Albany, Indiana, view of the Ohio River, circa 1870

United States, Indianapolis: New Albany, Indiana, view of the Ohio River, circa 1870
NWI4965461 United States, Indianapolis: New Albany, Indiana, view of the Ohio River, circa 1870. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: United States, Indianapolis: New Albany, Indiana)

Background imageSteamship Collection: The shipwrecked hull of the steamboat Great Eastern, failed at New Ferry, England, 1889

The shipwrecked hull of the steamboat Great Eastern, failed at New Ferry, England, 1889. Colour engraving
NWI4962827 The shipwrecked hull of the steamboat Great Eastern, failed at New Ferry, England, 1889. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: The shipwrecked hull of the steamboat Great Eastern)

Background imageSteamship Collection: Apparatus on board the American steam ship Arctic, 1850

Apparatus on board the American steam ship Arctic, 1850
3478750 Apparatus on board the American steam ship Arctic, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting apparatus on board the American steam ship Arctic')

Background imageSteamship Collection: The steamer The Great Britain, 1850

The steamer The Great Britain, 1850
3478574 The steamer The Great Britain, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the steamer The Great Britain, the first screw steamer to cross the Atlantic)

Background imageSteamship Collection: Barge, c.1910 (photo)

Barge, c.1910 (photo)
8698415 Barge, c.1910 (photo); (add.info.: Transport. Marine. Barge at Vendhuile on the Canal of Saint Quentin, North of France. Photo, France, ca 1910.); © Archives Charmet

Background imageSteamship Collection: US naval bombardment of Matanzas, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War, 1898

US naval bombardment of Matanzas, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War, 1898
NWI4712495 US naval bombardment of Matanzas, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War, 1898.; (add.info.: US naval bombardment of Matanzas, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War)




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"Embarking on a Journey through Time: The Magnificent World of Steamships" Step back in time and witness the awe-inspiring era of steamships, where engineering marvels ruled the seas. Isambard Kingdom Brunel's vision comes to life as he stands proudly before the launching chains of the Great Eastern, a true testament to human ingenuity. Explore the intricate plan of SS Great Britain, a ship that revolutionized maritime travel with its iron hull and screw propeller. Witness history being built as Sydney Bridge takes shape under construction, connecting land and sea in an extraordinary feat of architecture. Marvel at RMS Orvieto, an Orient Line Steamer exuding elegance and luxury as it gracefully glides through tranquil waters. Behold the grandeur of RMS Aquitania in Liverpool's bustling port, showcasing Cunard Line's commitment to opulence and sophistication. P&O Liner Chusan beckons adventurers with promises of exotic destinations and unforgettable voyages across vast oceans. Ivernia, another jewel from Cunard Line, captures hearts off New Brighton with her timeless beauty against a picturesque backdrop. Experience nostalgia aboard La Marguerite paddle steamer - relish in its charming allure while cruising along serene riverbanks. Amidst WW1 turmoil, RMS Olympic emerges as a beacon of hope; this White Star Line cruise ship symbolizes resilience amidst adversity. Board Royal Iris Ferry Steamer for delightful excursions across shimmering waters - enjoy breathtaking views while indulging in leisurely moments onboard. Bid farewell to familiar shores as SS Endurance leaves Millwall Docks on an epic expedition into uncharted territories. Discover M. S. Heiyo Maru from N. Y. K. Line - witness innovation unfold as this majestic vessel defies boundaries on global trade routes. From visionary engineers to luxurious liners that captured imaginations worldwide, steamships epitomize an era where adventure met technology head-on.