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Steamship Collection (page 9)

"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 steamer The Great Britain, 1850

The steamer The Great Britain, 1850
3478586 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: The steamer The Great Britain, 1850

The steamer The Great Britain, 1850
3478582 The steamer The Great Britain, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the steamer The Great Britain, the first screw steamer to cross the Atlantic, ashore in Dundrum Bay)

Background imageSteamship Collection: The steamer Le Stanley, 1850

The steamer Le Stanley, 1850
3478566 The steamer Le Stanley, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the portable steamer for the Congo called Le Stanley'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSteamship Collection: A shallow draft steamer, 1850

A shallow draft steamer, 1850
3478565 A shallow draft steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a shallow draft steamer with its paddle at the stern, built for use on rivers in Columbia)

Background imageSteamship Collection: A steamer, 1850

A steamer, 1850
3478564 A steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a steamer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSteamship Collection: A Mississippi paddle steamer, 1850

A Mississippi paddle steamer, 1850
3478555 A Mississippi paddle steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Mississippi paddle steamer taking on fuel at a wooding station. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageSteamship Collection: The screw steamer Solway, 1850

The screw steamer Solway, 1850
3478513 The screw steamer Solway, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the burning of the screw steamer Solway on her way from Belfast to Swansea)

Background imageSteamship Collection: German ocean liner SS Imperator (colour litho)

German ocean liner SS Imperator (colour litho)
8663673 German ocean liner SS Imperator (colour litho) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cross section of the German ocean liner SS Imperator)

Background imageSteamship Collection: Brunel's Great Eastern (colour litho)

Brunel's Great Eastern (colour litho)
8663657 Brunel's Great Eastern (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isambard Kingdom Brunel's paddle steamer Great Eastern)

Background imageSteamship Collection: British ocean liner Aquitania under construction (colour litho)

British ocean liner Aquitania under construction (colour litho)
8663654 British ocean liner Aquitania under construction (colour litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: British ocean liner Aquitania under construction)

Background imageSteamship Collection: In the port of Rotterdam (colour litho)

In the port of Rotterdam (colour litho)
8663651 In the port of Rotterdam (colour litho) by Heijenbrock, Herman (1871-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the port of Rotterdam, Netherlands)

Background imageSteamship Collection: Prince Alfred entering service in the Royal Navy (engraving)

Prince Alfred entering service in the Royal Navy (engraving)
8676576 Prince Alfred entering service in the Royal Navy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Alfred entering service in the Royal Navy)

Background imageSteamship Collection: Bananas, 2, Loading a steamship, Costa Rica (colour litho)

Bananas, 2, Loading a steamship, Costa Rica (colour litho)
8659388 Bananas, 2, Loading a steamship, Costa Rica (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bananas, 2, Loading a steamship, Costa Rica)

Background imageSteamship Collection: Engraving depicting the Royal Mail Company's steamer Boyne, 19th century

Engraving depicting the Royal Mail Company's steamer Boyne, 19th century
5308632 Engraving depicting the Royal Mail Company's steamer Boyne, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Royal Mail Company's steamer Boyne')

Background imageSteamship Collection: King George IV of England (1762-1830) boarded Lightning, the postal service's first steamboat

King George IV of England (1762-1830) boarded Lightning, the postal service's first steamboat
MMM5458991 King George IV of England (1762-1830) boarded Lightning, the postal service's first steamboat, bound for Dublin (Ireland), August 12, 1821 by Huggins

Background imageSteamship Collection: The steamship and wheeled Superb, off the coast of Folkstone (England). Oil on canvas, 1825

The steamship and wheeled Superb, off the coast of Folkstone (England). Oil on canvas, 1825
MMM5470287 The steamship and wheeled Superb, off the coast of Folkstone (England). Oil on canvas, 1825, by William Adolphus Knell (1802-1875)

Background imageSteamship Collection: The Nigerian Expedition, at the confluence of the Niger and Benoue rivers, the ships Albert, Sudan

The Nigerian Expedition, at the confluence of the Niger and Benoue rivers, the ships Albert, Sudan
MMM5483607 The Nigerian Expedition, at the confluence of the Niger and Benoue rivers, the ships Albert, Sudan, and Wilberforce off Holyhead (Wales), August-October 1841 by Walters

Background imageSteamship Collection: The ship HMS Jumna (1866), an iron-hulled Royal Navy boat, for transporting troops

The ship HMS Jumna (1866), an iron-hulled Royal Navy boat, for transporting troops
MMM5481596 The ship HMS Jumna (1866), an iron-hulled Royal Navy boat, for transporting troops from and from the Indian subcontinent. Watercolor, 1873 by William Frederick Mitchell (1845-1914)

Background imageSteamship Collection: The ship HMS London, launched in Portsmouth (England)

The ship HMS London, launched in Portsmouth (England)
MMM5480783 The ship HMS London, launched in Portsmouth (England); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The ship HMS London, launched in Portsmouth, England, on September 21, 1899)

Background imageSteamship Collection: The ship Temeraire (built in 1798), a 98 gun warship that distinguished itself at the Battle of

The ship Temeraire (built in 1798), a 98 gun warship that distinguished itself at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805)
MMM5480748 The ship Temeraire (built in 1798), a 98 gun warship that distinguished itself at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), docked at Rotherhithe (London, England)

Background imageSteamship Collection: The three-masted ship and steamer Dorunda, bearing the flag of the British Indian Steamers

The three-masted ship and steamer Dorunda, bearing the flag of the British Indian Steamers Association
MMM5465095 The three-masted ship and steamer Dorunda, bearing the flag of the British Indian Steamers Association, which dates from 1873, the Dorunda, built in 1875

Background imageSteamship Collection: A convoy of ships whose hull is covered with patterns used for camouflage during the First World War

A convoy of ships whose hull is covered with patterns used for camouflage during the First World War
MMM5460429 A convoy of ships whose hull is covered with patterns used for camouflage during the First World War by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: Passenger/cargo liner the Walmer Castle (1872) at moorings, c.1872 (photo)

Passenger/cargo liner the Walmer Castle (1872) at moorings, c.1872 (photo)
7341138 Passenger/cargo liner the Walmer Castle (1872) at moorings, c.1872 (photo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: Port Kingston (Br, 1904) under way (photo)

Port Kingston (Br, 1904) under way (photo)
7341132 Port Kingston (Br, 1904) under way (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown Passenger/cargo liner)

Background imageSteamship Collection: Photograph of the passenger liner Herefordshire (1905) under way, early 20th Century (photo)

Photograph of the passenger liner Herefordshire (1905) under way, early 20th Century (photo)
7341128 Photograph of the passenger liner Herefordshire (1905) under way, early 20th Century (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: Passenger/cargo liner Gascon (Br, 1897), Union-Castle Mail S.S

Passenger/cargo liner Gascon (Br, 1897), Union-Castle Mail S.S. Co Ltd, under way, late 19th century (photo)
7341117 Passenger/cargo liner Gascon (Br, 1897), Union-Castle Mail S.S. Co Ltd, under way, late 19th century (photo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: Armed merchant cruiser Orama (1911) in drydock at Simonstown, 1917 (b/w photo)

Armed merchant cruiser Orama (1911) in drydock at Simonstown, 1917 (b/w photo)
7340943 Armed merchant cruiser Orama (1911) in drydock at Simonstown, 1917 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: Photograph of passenger liner Ormuz (1886) in Sydney, c.1886-1900 (photo)

Photograph of passenger liner Ormuz (1886) in Sydney, c.1886-1900 (photo)
7340139 Photograph of passenger liner Ormuz (1886) in Sydney, c.1886-1900 (photo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 20.3x15.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: A photograph of the passenger/cargo liner 'Duke of Devonshire' (1873) at moorings in Gravesend Reach

A photograph of the passenger/cargo liner "Duke of Devonshire" (1873) at moorings in Gravesend Reach
7340137 A photograph of the passenger/cargo liner "Duke of Devonshire" (1873) at moorings in Gravesend Reach, River Thames, 19th century (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Background imageSteamship Collection: The Ormuz (1886), 19th century (photo)

The Ormuz (1886), 19th century (photo)
7340135 The Ormuz (1886), 19th century (photo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

Background imageSteamship Collection: Passenger liner Ortona (Br, 1899) Pacific Steam Nav Co Ltd. 1899 (photo)

Passenger liner Ortona (Br, 1899) Pacific Steam Nav Co Ltd. 1899 (photo)
7340134 Passenger liner Ortona (Br, 1899) Pacific Steam Nav Co Ltd. 1899 (photo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSteamship Collection: Ferry boat between Ostend and Dover, ca 1900 (poster)

Ferry boat between Ostend and Dover, ca 1900 (poster)
7422806 Ferry boat between Ostend and Dover, ca 1900 (poster) by Cassiers, Hendrick (1858-1944); (add.info.: Transport. Marine. Ferry boat between Ostend (Belgium) and Dover (England)

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)




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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.