Steamships Collection (page 4)

Grace Darling (engraving)
816673 Grace Darling (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grace Darling, a lighthouse keepers daughter)

The new double-screw steamship Far East. The launch took place at Cubitt Town, Millwall, in the presence of a large number of people

The "Great Western"Steam-Ship in the late Gale (engraving)
1617405 The " Great Western" Steam-Ship in the late Gale (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The City Steamboat Companys Vessels (engraving)
1618337 The City Steamboat Companys Vessels (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City Steamboat Companys Vessels)

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

The Arrival of Napoleon III (1808-73) in Algeria with an Escort of Battleships
CHT220443 The Arrival of Napoleon III (1808-73) in Algeria with an Escort of Battleships, 1st May 1865 (colour litho) by Lebreton, Louis (1818-66); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Statue of Edward VII outside the Casino, Cannes
A statue erected to honour King Edward VII, situated outside the Municipal Casino at Cannes, South of France. Promotional postcard for Monsieur Barraja (Yacht Agent) Date: circa 1912

Westminster and Hungerford from Waterloo Bridge, c 1840 (colour litho)
815398 Westminster and Hungerford from Waterloo Bridge, c 1840 (colour litho) by Parrott, William (1813-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster and Hungerford from Waterloo Bridge)

General view of Charing Cross Railway Bridge (engraving)
605008 General view of Charing Cross Railway Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of Charing Cross Railway Bridge)

The Lord Mayor of London opening the new steam ferry (engraving)
587743 The Lord Mayor of London opening the new steam ferry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Commercial highways of the world (colour litho)
3648590 Commercial highways of the world (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commercial highways of the world)

Advert, W C Martin & Co, Lighting, Heating and Ventilation
Advert for W C Martin & Co, West Campbell Street, Glasgow, Electric Lighting, Heating and Ventilation of Steamships. 1905

Steamship, Teide, Barcelona, Spain
Steamship, Teide, of the Transmediterranean Company, Barcelona, Spain, serving Barcelona, Cadiz and the Canary Islands. Date: circa 1910s

Cunard Line, Passenger Steam Ships, Liverpool. 1905

Steam ships at night with lights to the foremast head. 19th century

Luchana, River Nervion, Bilbao, Spain
Luchana, River Nervion estuary, Bilbao, Spain, with ships. Date: circa 1902

Coaling a steamship, Nagasaki, Japan. Date: circa 1910s

SS Great Eastern - opposite Blackwall 1859
Great Eastern, progress down the River Thames, illustration showing the vessel near the Blackwall with powerful towing-tugs

SS Great Eastern - at her moorings in Deptford 1859
At half-past seven on Wednesday morning on the 8th September 1859, the Great Eastern, left her moorings off of Deptford, under the combined action of a charge of flour powerful towing-tugs

Sir Charles Napiers Steam-Ship, "Sidon"(engraving)
1617227 Sir Charles Napiers Steam-Ship, " Sidon" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Charles Napiers Steam-Ship, " Sidon")

Steamship Cedric in cross-section to show contents. Date: 1903

Steamship, City of Paris, Inman liner. 1892

Cattle steamship at sea 1891
Vessels were tied up to the docks in Jersey City and Weehawken in America. The cattle were loaded up onto narrow gang-planks

Unloading bananas from steamship 1891
Fruit steamships were solely used for tropical fruits, such as bananas, cocoa-nuts, oranges, pineapples and other fruits. 1891

The Winans Ocean Steamer (engraving)
1619478 The Winans Ocean Steamer (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Winans Ocean Steamer. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 November 1858)

First Cunard steamship Britannia in the ice, Boston, USA
The First Cunard steamship Britannia in the ice at Boston, USA. 1844

Government Steam-Tug for Shallow Rivers in India (engraving)
1098675 Government Steam-Tug for Shallow Rivers in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Government Steam-Tug for Shallow Rivers in India)

The English, French, and Belgian Companys New Mail-Packet "John Penn"(engraving)
1098602 The English, French, and Belgian Companys New Mail-Packet " John Penn" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The English, French)

Steam-Tug for Indian Rivers (engraving)
1098678 Steam-Tug for Indian Rivers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam-Tug for Indian Rivers)

German warships Stein and Charlotte in Port au Prince Harbour, Haiti, during the Luders Affair
1094105 German warships Stein and Charlotte in Port au Prince Harbour, Haiti, during the Luders Affair, 6 December 1897 (chromolitho) by Stoewer (Stower) Willy (1864-1931) (after)

German cruiser squadron in the Far East (Jiaozhou), 1898 (chromolitho)
1094102 German cruiser squadron in the Far East (Jiaozhou), 1898 (chromolitho) by Stoewer (Stower) Willy (1864-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advert, Orient Line of Steamships to Australia, direct service in 40 days. 1880

Advert, Dominion Line Steamers, Quebec and Montreal
Advert, Mississippi & Dominion Steamship Company Limited, Dominion Line Steamers to Quebec and Montreal, and to New Orleans. 1880

Inter-island steamship, La Palma Island, Canary Islands
Inter-island steamship at the dockside in La Palma Island, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. circa 1910

The French Transatlantic Companys Steam-Packet Washington (engraving)
1103278 The French Transatlantic Companys Steam-Packet Washington (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Transatlantic Companys Steam-Packet Washington)

Stern-Wheel Steamer of Steel for River Magdalena, South America (engraving)
1106984 Stern-Wheel Steamer of Steel for River Magdalena, South America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fishing boats and steamship, with additions by Prince Alfonso Maria di Borbone (1841-1934
1108746 Fishing boats and steamship, with additions by Prince Alfonso Maria di Borbone (1841-1934) (pencil, w/c & gouache on paper) by Gigante

The New Saloon Steamer "Lord of the Isles, "built for the New Tourist Route in the Western Highlands of
1049575 The New Saloon Steamer " Lord of the Isles, " built for the New Tourist Route in the Western Highlands of Scotland from Greenock to Inverary (engraving) by English School

Construction of The Leviathan later Great Eastern 1857
Christened Leviathan in construction, thereafter always known as SS Great Eastern, showing the bows with shipbuilders on the sides of the vessel hanging form hoists. Date: 1857

Construction of The Leviathan later Great Eastern 1855
Christened Leviathan in the early stages, thereafter always known as SS Great Eastern, an iron sailing steam ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and built by J

Egypt, Visit of the Khedive to Mansourah (engraving)
1045413 Egypt, Visit of the Khedive to Mansourah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egypt, Visit of the Khedive to Mansourah)

Sketches by a Pilgrim on the Way to Paray-le-Monial (engraving)
1048976 Sketches by a Pilgrim on the Way to Paray-le-Monial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches by a Pilgrim on the Way to Paray-le-Monial)

Design for a Painting of Devonport (pen & ink & pencil on paper)
1214428 Design for a Painting of Devonport (pen & ink & pencil on paper) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 54.5x38.3 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Poster advertising the North German Lloyd Line, 1907 (colour litho)
SFP409447 Poster advertising the North German Lloyd Line, 1907 (colour litho) by Eckenbrecher, Karl Paul Themistocles von (1842-1921); Cauer Collection, Germany; German, out of copyright

Bombardment of Alexandria by the British fleet during the rebellion of Ali Pasha, Egypt, 1882 (photogravure)
6030869 Bombardment of Alexandria by the British fleet during the rebellion of Ali Pasha, Egypt, 1882 (photogravure) by Wright

Merchantmen Off Boston Harbor, 1863 (oil on canvas)
2652555 Merchantmen Off Boston Harbor, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Fitz Henry (1804-65); 61.6x100 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; eShelburne Museum; Museum purchase

Greenwich and the Dreadnaught, c 1840 (colour litho)
815396 Greenwich and the Dreadnaught, c 1840 (colour litho) by Parrott, William (1813-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greenwich and the Dreadnaught, c 1840.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Gravesend from Tilbury Fort (engraving)
730559 Gravesend from Tilbury Fort (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gravesend from Tilbury Fort)

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"Revolutionizing the Seas: A Journey through Steamships" Step back in time and witness the birth of a new era as Isambard Kingdom Brunel, adorned with chains of innovation, unveils his masterpiece - the SS Great Britain. This monumental steamship, showcased in its intricate plan, set sail to redefine travel across oceans. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter the mighty HMS Invincible proudly displaying her strength on tumultuous waters. Meanwhile, the Royal Iris Ferry Steamer gracefully ferries passengers to their destinations with unparalleled elegance. Enter Le Grand Salon onboard SS Normandie – an opulent sanctuary where luxury meets grandeur. The epitome of engineering marvels arrives next; behold Turbinia - a steam turbine-powered steamship that propelled maritime technology into uncharted territories. The RMS Lucania emerges from misty horizons, captivating hearts with her majestic presence. Cross-sections reveal Aquitania's inner workings – a testament to meticulous craftsmanship and unwavering dedication. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as iconic posters showcase White Star Line liners RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic side by side - vessels that captured imaginations but met contrasting fates. A Tatler cover photoshoot captures timeless beauty against the backdrop of these magnificent vessels. Witness glamour intertwine with maritime excellence as models grace their decks. Finally, we unveil RMS Campania – an emblematic steamship that united continents and bridged cultures through its remarkable voyages across vast seas. Join us on this extraordinary voyage through time as we celebrate the legacy – pioneers who forever altered our perception of exploration and connectivity at sea.