Vessel Collection (#97)

Gaios Harbour, Paxos, The Ionian Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

A wooden sailing boat off Lamu Island. The islands inhabitants are fine sailors

RMS Titanic - nail scissors recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett
RMS Titanic - from inventory of items recovered from bodies by cable ship Mackay-Bennett - silver mounted steel nail scissors with rusted steel blades

RMS Titanic passengers Lily and Jack Odell
RMS Titanic - first generation pre-sinking studio photograph of Titanic First Class passengers Lily and her son Jack Odell, who were on board from Southampton to Queenstown only

White Star Line, RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic, postcard
White Star Line, RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic, pre-maiden voyage promotional postcard dated 12 April 1912. Date: 1912

RMS Olympic and Titanic - Lounge
RMS Olympic and Titanic - original sepia photo postcard of Olympic and Titanic lounge, with serrated edge showing it originally came from the red ground Titanic and Olympic postcard booklet

RMS Olympic and Titanic - Gymnasium
RMS Olympic and Titanic - original sepia photo postcard of Olympic and Titanic gymnasium, with serrated edge showing it originally came from the red ground Titanic and Olympic postcard booklet

RMS Titanic after launch, Belfast
RMS Titanic - Hurst and Co. real photo postcard of the ship after her launch at Belfast on 31 May 1911. Date: 1911

RMS Olympic andTitanic - compared to building heights
White Star Line, RMS Olympic and Titanic American postcard showing length in comparison to the heights of a number of important buildings and monuments. Date: early 20th century

RMS Titanic in the stocks, Harland & Wolff, Belfast
RMS Titanic - rare cabinet style photograph of the Titanic in the stocks at Harland and Wolff, Belfast. In the foreground a sign reading White Star Royal Mail Steamer can clearly be read

Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm lunch and dinner menu
Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen, Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm lunch and dinner menu for Sunday 14 April 1912. The Prince Frederick Wilhelm was one of the ships in the vicinity when the Titanic hit the iceberg

Daily Sketch front page, Prince of Wales in Paris
Daily Sketch front page, April 1912, pocket sized edition, Prince of Wales in Paris. Date: 1912

White Star Line - RMS Britannic, launch at Belfast - Signal series real photo postcard of Titanic's younger sister Britannic being launched in Belfast on 26 February 1914. Date: 1914

MV Britannic - chrome mantel clock in stylised shape of a ship's wheel, engraved MV Britannic. 3.5 inches. Date: 1930s

RMS Queen Elizabeth - Rolstar metal table lighter
RMS Queen Elizabeth ocean liner - Rolstar metal table lighter

RMS Franconia - yellow metal compact
RMS Franconia, ocean liner - yellow metal compact

Shipboard souvenir - butterfly compact

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"From the RMS Carpathia to the USS Thresher: A Journey through Vessels" Step back in time to 1903, as the majestic RMS Carpathia set sail, carrying dreams and aspirations across vast oceans. Witness her grandeur as she embarked on a voyage that would forever be etched in history. Meanwhile, at HMS Worcester in Greenhithe, Kent, young cadets honed their skills, preparing to navigate uncharted waters. The Bay of Avalon off Santa Catalina Island beckoned with its serene beauty, offering solace amidst turbulent seas. Fast forward to 1962 when the mighty USS Randolph sailed gracefully with two S2F airplanes perched on its catapults. A symbol of naval power and technological advancement, it epitomized strength and precision. But let us not forget the legendary RMS Olympic of White Star Line fame; a vessel that captured hearts worldwide. Her elegance knew no bounds as she traversed vast oceans alongside her sister ships. Speaking of legends, who can overlook the heroic efforts of RMS Carpathia? In an act of unparalleled bravery during Titanic's fateful night in 1912, this vessel became a beacon of hope for those lost at sea. And then there was HMS Hood – the last battlecruiser built for the Royal Navy. With sheer might and unwavering determination coursing through her veins, she stood tall against adversity until fate intervened tragically. In contrast to battleships and ocean liners stands another kind - a crew team rowing tirelessly towards victory. Their synchronized strokes create harmony amidst fierce competition; their bond unbreakable like waves crashing upon shorelines. Yet sometimes even vessels face mythical adversaries such as Kraken attacks that test their mettle against monstrous tentacles emerging from dark depths. Tales whispered by sailors remind us how nature's forces can challenge even man-made marvels.