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"White Star Line: A Legacy of Triumphs and Tragedies" Step back in time to 1912

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: Bow of the RMS Olympic in the slip (b / w photo)

Bow of the RMS Olympic in the slip (b / w photo)
3104557 Bow of the RMS Olympic in the slip (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bow of the RMS Olympic in the slip)

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: RMS Titanic departing from Southanpton on her maiden voyage, April 5, 1912 (b / w photo)

RMS Titanic departing from Southanpton on her maiden voyage, April 5, 1912 (b / w photo)
DGC449521 RMS Titanic departing from Southanpton on her maiden voyage, April 5, 1912 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: RMS Titanic: 1st Class Dining Saloon on D-Deck, 1912 (b / w photo)

RMS Titanic: 1st Class Dining Saloon on D-Deck, 1912 (b / w photo)
DGC449520 RMS Titanic: 1st Class Dining Saloon on D-Deck, 1912 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: RMS Titanic being moved out of drydock to allow her sister ship, RMS Olympic

RMS Titanic being moved out of drydock to allow her sister ship, RMS Olympic
DGC449522 RMS Titanic being moved out of drydock to allow her sister ship, RMS Olympic, to have a propeller replaced, March 6, 1912 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: Stateroom B-58 onboard the Titanic, decorated in Louis XVI style, 1912 (b / w photo)

Stateroom B-58 onboard the Titanic, decorated in Louis XVI style, 1912 (b / w photo)
DGC449519 Stateroom B-58 onboard the Titanic, decorated in Louis XVI style, 1912 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: The White Star Line, Royal and United States Mail Steamers (engraving)

The White Star Line, Royal and United States Mail Steamers (engraving)
2792330 The White Star Line, Royal and United States Mail Steamers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The White Star Line)

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: The home of the Ismays, Dawpool, on the banks of the river Dee (b / w photo)

The home of the Ismays, Dawpool, on the banks of the river Dee (b / w photo)
3642032 The home of the Ismays, Dawpool, on the banks of the river Dee (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The home of the Ismays, Dawpool)

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: Mr J Bruce Ismay (b / w photo)

Mr J Bruce Ismay (b / w photo)
3642026 Mr J Bruce Ismay (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr J Bruce Ismay)

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: RMS Queen Mary (b / w photo)

RMS Queen Mary (b / w photo)
3104548 RMS Queen Mary (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: RMS Queen Mary)

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: The Emigrant Ship, Victorian sheet music cover (colour litho)

The Emigrant Ship, Victorian sheet music cover (colour litho)
6030667 The Emigrant Ship, Victorian sheet music cover (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emigrant Ship)

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: The Late Mr T H Ismay (engraving)

The Late Mr T H Ismay (engraving)
1043350 The Late Mr T H Ismay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Mr T H Ismay, of the White Star Line)

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: The Largest Ship in the World, the Launch of the Steamer 'Oceanic'at Belfast (engraving)

The Largest Ship in the World, the Launch of the Steamer "Oceanic"at Belfast (engraving)
1051394 The Largest Ship in the World, the Launch of the Steamer " Oceanic" at Belfast (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Largest Ship in the World)

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: The Emigrant Ship: A Musical Voyage, by Carl Reber (colour litho)

The Emigrant Ship: A Musical Voyage, by Carl Reber (colour litho)
3638967 The Emigrant Ship: A Musical Voyage, by Carl Reber (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emigrant Ship: A Musical Voyage, by Carl Reber)

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: Third clas dining room on the Celtic (b / w photo)

Third clas dining room on the Celtic (b / w photo)
3642029 Third clas dining room on the Celtic (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Third clas dining room on the Celtic)

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: The grand saloon of the White Star liner Celtic (b / w photo)

The grand saloon of the White Star liner Celtic (b / w photo)
3642028 The grand saloon of the White Star liner Celtic (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The grand saloon of the White Star liner Celtic)

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: New Steam Ships (engraving)

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)

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: The Steam-Ship Atlantic, of the White Star Line, wrecked near Halifax, Nova Scotia (engraving)

The Steam-Ship Atlantic, of the White Star Line, wrecked near Halifax, Nova Scotia (engraving)
1105296 The Steam-Ship Atlantic, of the White Star Line, wrecked near Halifax, Nova Scotia (engraving) by Wells, J. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Steam-Ship Atlantic)

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: The Former Crack liner ship Olympic proceeding up the River Tyne to Jarrow

The Former Crack liner ship Olympic proceeding up the River Tyne to Jarrow, where she is to broken up, Circa 1935

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: RMS Majestic, White Star Line, 1935. Creator: Unknown

RMS Majestic, White Star Line, 1935. Creator: Unknown
RMS Majestic, White Star Line, 1935. Ocean liner working on the North Atlantic run

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20122147

EyeUbiquitous_20122147
Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast, Titanic Quarter, Funnels of the restored SS Nomadic a former tender for the White Star Line shipping company that was once used to transfer mail and passengers to

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20122148

EyeUbiquitous_20122148
Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast, Titanic Quarter, Funnels of the restored SS Nomadic a former tender for the White Star Line shipping company that was once used to transfer mail and passengers to

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20122149

EyeUbiquitous_20122149
Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast, Titanic Quarter, Funnels of the restored SS Nomadic a former tender for the White Star Line shipping company that was once used to transfer mail and passengers to

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20122146

EyeUbiquitous_20122146
Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast, Titanic Quarter, Funnels of the restored SS Nomadic a former tender for the White Star Line shipping company that was once used to transfer mail and passengers to

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20122144

EyeUbiquitous_20122144
Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast, Titanic Quarter, Titanic Belfast visitor attraction seen from the upper deck of the restored SS Nomadic a former tender for the White Star Line shipping company that

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20122143

EyeUbiquitous_20122143
Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast, Titanic Quarter, Titanic Belfast Visitor Experience

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20122145

EyeUbiquitous_20122145
Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast, Titanic Quarter, Titanic Belfast visitor attraction with the SS Nomadic a former tender for the White Star Line shipping company that was once used to transfer mail

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: EyeUbiquitous_201068

EyeUbiquitous_201068
Ireland, North, Belfast, Modern Art on Donegall Place celebrating the building of White Star Line ships in Belfast by Harland and Wolff as part of the Streets Ahead Project

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20106831

EyeUbiquitous_20106831
Ireland, North, Belfast, Modern Art on Donegall Place celebrating the building of White Star Line ships in Belfast by Harland and Wolff as part of the Streets Ahead Project

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: White Star Line. Twin-Screw S. S. Doric. c1920s. Creator: Unknown

White Star Line. Twin-Screw S. S. Doric. c1920s. Creator: Unknown
White Star Line. Twin-Screw S.S. " Doric.", c1920s. British ocean liner operated by the White Star Line, constructed by Harland and Wolff in Belfast and launched in 1922. Postcard

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: The RMS Titanic leaving Southampton, 10 April 1912. Creator: Unknown

The RMS Titanic leaving Southampton, 10 April 1912. Creator: Unknown
The RMS Titanic leaving Southampton, 10 April 1912. Operated by the White Star Line, Titanic was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner of her time, and thought to be unsinkable

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: The Majestic (56, 551 Tons) Shown in Section, c1930. Creator: Unknown

The Majestic (56, 551 Tons) Shown in Section, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The Majestic (56, 551 Tons) Shown in Section, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: The White Star Liner Majestic, . Creator: Unknown

The White Star Liner Majestic, . Creator: Unknown
The White Star Liner " Majestic, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: Model Showing The Laurentic As She Originally Lay, 120 Feet Below The Surface, c1930

Model Showing The Laurentic As She Originally Lay, 120 Feet Below The Surface, c1930
Model Showing The " Laurentic" As She Originally Lay, 120 Feet Below The Surface, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: The Olympic (White Star Line) At Sea, c1930. Creator: Unknown

The Olympic (White Star Line) At Sea, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The " Olympic" (White Star Line) At Sea, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: Palm Court and Lounge in the Majestic, c1930. Creator: Unknown

Palm Court and Lounge in the Majestic, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Palm Court and Lounge in the Majestic, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: Part of the Crankshaft of M. V. Britannic (White Star), 27, 000 Tons, c1930

Part of the Crankshaft of M. V. Britannic (White Star), 27, 000 Tons, c1930
Part of the Crankshaft of M.V. " Britannic" (White Star), 27, 000 Tons, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: The White Star Liner Doric Under Construction, c1930. Creator: Unknown

The White Star Liner Doric Under Construction, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The White Star Liner " Doric" Under Construction, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: The White Star Liner Doric (16, 484 Tons), . Creator: Unknown

The White Star Liner Doric (16, 484 Tons), . Creator: Unknown
The White Star Liner " Doric" (16, 484 Tons), . From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: The Olympic (46, 439 Tons) Shown in Section, c1930. Creator: Unknown

The Olympic (46, 439 Tons) Shown in Section, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The Olympic (46, 439 Tons) Shown in Section, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: Cleaning the Hull of the Majestic in Dry Dock, c1930. Creator: Unknown

Cleaning the Hull of the Majestic in Dry Dock, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Cleaning the Hull of the " Majestic" in Dry Dock, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: The Hours of Awful Suspense in London, April 20, 1912. Creator: Unknown

The Hours of Awful Suspense in London, April 20, 1912. Creator: Unknown
The Hours of Awful Suspense in London, April 20, 1912. Relatives and friends of passengers on the Titanic studying the lists of the saved, and leaving the White Star Line offices at Oceanic House

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: The Chefs of the Lost Titanic, and Visitors to the White Star Offices, April 20, 1912

The Chefs of the Lost Titanic, and Visitors to the White Star Offices, April 20, 1912. The Chefs of the Lost Titanic : catering staff on the ship

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: View of the Temple of Aesculapius, pub. 1764. Creator: Robert Adam (1728-92)

View of the Temple of Aesculapius, pub. 1764. Creator: Robert Adam (1728-92)
View of the Temple of Aesculapius, from Ruins of the Palace of Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia, pub. 1764 (engraving)

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: One of the Largest Ships afloat, the Majestic owned by the Cunard White Star Line, 1936

One of the Largest Ships afloat, the Majestic owned by the Cunard White Star Line, 1936. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. 1, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd. London]

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: A Nest of Steel. Cunard White Star liner Georgic in construction, 1927-1929, (1936)

A Nest of Steel. Cunard White Star liner Georgic in construction, 1927-1929, (1936)
A Nest of Steel. The illustration on the opposite page shows the giant Cunard White Star liner Georgic (27, 759 tons) in course of construction, surrounded by cranes and scaffolding, 1936

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: White Star Line. Titanic & Olympic, c. 1911. Artist: Anonymous

White Star Line. Titanic & Olympic, c. 1911. Artist: Anonymous
White Star Line. Titanic & Olympic, c. 1911. Private Collection

Background imageWhite Star Line Collection: S. S. Olympic entering dock with S. S. Titanic alongside, 1912

S. S. Olympic entering dock with S. S. Titanic alongside, 1912
S.S. Olympic entering dock with S.S. Titanic alongside, Belfast, 2 March 1912. Titanic is under construction whilst the Olympic has been brought into dry dock for propellor repairs




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"White Star Line: A Legacy of Triumphs and Tragedies" Step back in time to 1912, as the magnificent RMS Titanic embarked on her maiden and fateful voyage from Southampton, England. This iconic vessel, belonging to the renowned White Star Line, was a symbol of opulence and luxury. Among those who held first-class tickets for this ill-fated journey was Reverend Stuart Holden. However, fate intervened when his wife fell ill just before departure day. Little did they know that their decision not to board would save their lives. It had a rich history even before the Titanic's tragic end. In 1889, another remarkable ship named RMS Teutonic graced the seas under its banner. Built by Harland and Wolff in Belfast, this vessel set sail with great fanfare and marked an era of technological advancements for the company. However, not all moments were filled with celebration. The RMS Olympic suffered a devastating collision with HMS Hawke in 1911 while navigating through the Solent waters. A gaping hole torn into her hull served as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by these majestic ships. As we delve deeper into White Star Line's story, we discover glimpses of life onboard their vessels during different eras. A second-class dinner menu from 1912 offers us a taste of elegance enjoyed by passengers at sea. Beyond passenger ships like Titanic or Olympic lay other notable vessels such as SS Adriatic - twin-screwed marvels that traversed oceans under White Star Line's flag around 1907. Tragedy struck again during World War I when SS Arabic met its untimely demise on August 19th, 1915 – yet another somber chapter etched into this maritime legacy. But amidst triumphs and tragedies alike emerged M. V Georgic in 1937 – showcasing how White Star Line persevered despite adversity throughout its existence.