White Star Line Collection (page 3)

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

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

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, ]

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, ]

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

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, ]

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, ]

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

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, ]

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, ]

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, ]

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, ]

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

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

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)

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]

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

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

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

White Star Line poster to promote the Titanics return trip from New York, 1912. A poster prepared by the White Star Lines New York office to promote the Titanics return trip from New York

The White Star Liner Majestic entering the worlds largest graving dock at Southampton, c1934, (19)
The White Star Liner Majestic entering the worlds largest graving dock at Southampton, c1934, (1935). RMS Majestic was a White Star liner working on the North Atlantic run

Ascania, Cunard White Star, 1920s. Ascania was launched on 20 December 1923 at the Armstrong Whitworth Shipbuilders Ltd yard in Newcastle-upon-Tyne but due to unforeseen cost overruns

Steamship SS Celtic at the quayside, Liverpool, Lancashire, c1904. Artist: Valentine & Sons Ltd
Steamship SS Celtic at the quayside, Liverpool, Lancashire, c1904. Postcard posted in 1904. The Celtic was built by Harland and Wolff in Belfast for the White Star Lines transatlantic trade

Ocean liner RMS Queen Mary, 20th century. Docked in harbour. Built by John Brown & Co on Clydeside for the Cunard White Star Line, the 81

Sir Edward James Harland, British shipbuilder, c1880. In 1855, Harland (1831-1896) went to Belfast as manager of the then small shipyard. He went on to build the famous White Star liners

White Star Lines steamer Oceanic, 1871. Built in 1870 by Harland and Wolff at Belfast, the Oceanic was the first liner built for the White Star Line

Worlds largest ship arrives at Southampton The new White Star Liner RMS Majestic the largest ship in the world arrived at Southampton on Monday from Cuxhaven 10 April 1922

Passengers enjoy some tea on deck aboard the ocean liner, RMS Adriatic of the White Star Line

RMS Homeric was operated by White Star from 1922 to 1935

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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.