Berths Collection

The midships saloon of the City of New York, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The midships saloon of the City of New York, 1864. 'The steam-ship City of New York, one of the ships belonging to the Liverpool, New York, and Philadelphia Steam-ship Company

Sailing boats at sunrise, on background Capraia Island (Macinaggio, Rogliano, Bastia, Haute-Corse department, Corsica, France

Interior of "The Great Britain"Steam-Ship (engraving)
1095365 Interior of " The Great Britain" Steam-Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of " The Great Britain" Steam-Ship)

The accommodation of the Chelsea pensioners designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Each ward had 36 veterans sleeping in old oak cubicles with little curtains that could be drawn across

London to Paris, Notes from an Artists Sketch Book (engraving)
1054396 London to Paris, Notes from an Artists Sketch Book (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London to Paris, Notes from an Artists Sketch Book)

The Cockpit, plate from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy
1630663 The Cockpit, plate from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy by John Mitford, 1818 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Williams

Interior of a traveler car wagon with bunks, 1950

Late 19th century train travel. Compartments/berths in a sleeping carriage, the dining car and first class seating

Short S23 Canopus berths

Man in the Moon Postcard
I keep laughing and laughing all night, for I see on the Earth such fun, I wouldn t be kept out of sight, no, not to change berths with the Sun !

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"Embracing the Serenity: Berths at Sunrise, with Capraia Island as a Breathtaking Backdrop" As the golden rays of dawn painted the sky in hues of pink and orange, sailing boats gracefully adorned the tranquil waters. The picturesque scene unfolded against the backdrop of Capraia Island, casting an ethereal glow upon Macinaggio, Rogliano, and Bastia. Nature's canvas seemed to come alive as these berths became a sanctuary for seafarers seeking solace amidst the vastness of the sea. In another realm altogether, "The Great Britain" Steam-Ship welcomed passengers into its luxurious interior. An engraving captured this grandeur; every detail meticulously etched to showcase opulence and comfort. As travelers embarked on their journey from London to Paris, they marveled at Sir Christopher Wren's architectural brilliance in designing accommodations fit for Chelsea pensioners. Venturing further into history's annals, we find ourselves immersed in naval adventures depicted by artists' sketches. "The Cockpit, " a plate from "The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy, " reveals sailors finding respite within their berths after daring escapades on treacherous seas. Transportation evolved over time; traveler car wagons emerged as havens during mid-century travels. These wagons boasted interiors complete with bunks that provided weary explorers with much-needed rest while traversing unknown territories. Flipping through pages from an attractive picture book filled with colored engravings transports us back to an era when steamships reigned supreme. The majestic presence of "The Great Britain" looms large once again – a testament to engineering marvels that revolutionized travel experiences. Late 19th century train journeys evoke nostalgia for simpler times when trains were lifelines connecting distant lands and cultures. Berths served not only as resting places but also as windows into new worlds waiting beyond each stop along the way.