Liner Collection (page 15)

RMS Ivernia, ocean liner, built in 1955 by John Brown & Company in Clydebank, Scotland for Cunard Line, In 1963 she was rebuilt as a cruise ship and renamed RMS Franconia

The RMS Olympic sister ship to the Titanic seen here arriving at Southampton docks The RMS Olympic was the first of the three sisters to be completed and was launched in 1911

The steamship SS President Roosevelt. 1st February 1926

RMS Mauretania - Cunard LIne Transatlantic Ocean Liner
RMS Mauretania was an ocean liner designed by Leonard Peskett and built by Wigham Richardson and Swan Hunter for the British Cunard Line, launched on the afternoon of 20 September 1906. circa 1920

Poster for Union Castle / Safmarine boat services Date: circa 1970s

Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen - Steamship Europa
SS Europa of Norddeutscher Lloyd (NDL) (North German Lloyd) was a German shipping company. SS Europa (later SS Liberte) and her sister ship, Bremen, were the two most advanced

Map showing the movements of HMS Ark Royal, 1939-1941, (1942). Creator: Unknown
Map showing the movements of HMS Ark Royal, 1939-1941, (1942). Map of the Atlantic Ocean, western Europe and Africa, indicating journeys

The HMT Royal Edward, c1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The HMT Royal Edward, c1915, (c1920). The British Transport Royal Edward, sunk by a German submarine in the Aegean, with a loss of over 1000 lives, August 14, 1915

The sinking of the SS Arabic, First World War, 19 August 1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The sinking of the SS Arabic, First World War, 19 August 1915, (c1920). Germanys Submarine War: the torpedoing of the outward-bound White Star Liner Arabic off the Irish coast

The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour... Departure of the Ophir from Portsmouth, 1901
The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour, 1901: Departure of the Ophir from Portsmouth, March 16, 1901. Ships are decorated with flags as crowds turn out to wave off the royal yacht HMS Ophir as

The Mauretania, 1922, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The Mauretania, 1922, (1935). In May 1922, the liner Mauretania set a new record of 5 days 8 hours 56 minutes for the crossing from New York to Southampton

The SS Kaiser Wilhelm II, c1910. Creator: Unknown
The SS Kaiser Wilhelm II, c1910. Passenger ship named after the German Emperor, Kaiser Wilhelm II, launched in 1902 and operated by the North German Lloyd (Norddeutscher Lloyd) shipping line

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

France-Ship
The French prestigious ocean liner France is seen from the bridge of its ageing fleet mate Libert, leaving the port of Le Havre to Southampton for its first trip with passengers

Hymn to which the Titanic sunk and photo of the liner
Hymn to which the Titanic sunk ( Nearer, My God, To Thee ) and picture of the liner. Date: 1912

Vickers Viscount 700
A Stewardess Walking Down the Airstairs of an Aer Lingus Viscount 700 Date: 1960s

Douglas DC-4E
Flat-Bed Sleeper Seat in the First-Class Cabin of a Dc-4E with Square Windows Date: 1950s

Airbus A340
A Stewardess Serving Champagne Drinks to Passenger from the Trolley in the Aisle in a First-Class Cabin Mock-Up Date: 1994

The Daily Graphic - Titanic-In-Memoriam-Number, front cover, April 20, 1912. The White Star Line ship RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in thick fog off Newfoundland on 14 April 1912

RMS Queen Mary passing Cowes, Isle of Wight, August 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
RMS Queen Mary passing Cowes, Isle of Wight, August 1936. A policeman watches from the quay as the ocean liner Queen Mary passes the port of Cowes

RMS Olympic, White Star Line ocean liner, 1911-1912. Artist: FGO Stuart
RMS Olympic, White Star Line ocean liner, 1911-1912. Launched in 1910, Olympic was the first of her class of ocean liners built for the White Star Line

RMS Majestic, White Star Line steamship, c1920s. Artist: Kingsway
RMS Majestic, White Star Line steamship, c1920s. Built in Germany as the SS Bismarck, this was the largest ship in the world when she was launched in 1914

RMS Titanic
Poster for the RMS Titanic, a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in the early morning of 15 April 1912 after colliding with an iceberg during her maiden voyage

Sunset at the coast of George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Cruise Ship by the coast of George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Bay of Kotor Viewed From Perast, Montenegro, South East Europe

CPR's Empress of India in Vancouver, early 1900s Date: early 1900s

RMS Empress of India in Vancouver, Canada Date: early 1900s

RMS Queen Elizabeth launching ceremony in 1938

Construction of RMS Queen Elizabeth launched in 1938

Construction of RMS Queen Elizabeth launched in 1938 Sir Percy Bates, Lord Aberconway ands J Piggott

Hoboken Docks New Jersey USA early 1900s

Transatlantic Cunard liner RMS Aquitania

Deck games on board a transatlantic liner

Deck games on board a trans-Atlantic liner, early 1900s

Cunard's RMS Aquitania at speed

Cunard berth at docks, New York, USA

The Cunard Line Berth, New York, early 1900s

Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada

Steamship Paris, French ocean liner, hand coloured photo
Steamship Paris, French ocean liner, early 1900s, hand coloured photo

RMMV Athlone Castle 1st Class dining saloon, Union-Castle Line

RMMV Athlone Castle, a passenger ship of the Union Castle Line

New Brighton beach, Wirral - Victorian period

New Brighton beach

RMS Oceanic - White Star Line - early 1900s

RMS Oceanic, White Star Line

RMS Mauretania camouflaged during WW1

White Star Line RMS Celtic in dry dock early 1900s

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"Liner: A Voyage through Time and Luxury" Step aboard the magnificent world of liners, where opulence meets adventure. From the majestic Union-Castle Line to the iconic Queen Mary, these floating marvels have shaped maritime history. Embark on a journey as we explore some of the most legendary liners that have graced our oceans. The QE2, a Cunard cruise ship known for its elegance and grandeur, captivated travelers with its luxurious amenities and impeccable service. Its presence was felt worldwide, just like the poster advertising Royal Mail Lines to the West Indies enticed wanderlust souls to embark on exotic voyages. Union-Castle shipping line poster evokes memories of an era when liners were symbols of prestige and sophistication. The Normandie Poster captures the essence of French artistry blended seamlessly with engineering brilliance. Delve into history with a glimpse at Titanic's blueprint - an ambitious design that tragically met its fate but forever etched in our collective memory. RMS Carpathia emerges as a hero amidst tragedy, rescuing survivors from Titanic's ill-fated voyage. SS Asturias stands tall as an ocean liner that transported passengers across vast seas while offering comfort and luxury beyond compare. RMS Olympic EPW041070 showcases White Star Line's commitment to excellence in both design and service. Immerse yourself in nostalgia through a captivating painting depicting Lusitania - once hailed as one of the fastest vessels crossing Atlantic waters before meeting her untimely demise during World War I. These liners embody more than mere transportation; they represent dreams realized, adventures embarked upon, and stories woven into maritime folklore. So let us celebrate these magnificent vessels that continue to inspire awe even today – reminding us that there is still magic within every liner's graceful silhouette cutting through azure waves.