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Queen Mary Ocean Liner, dining saloon
The dining saloon (not to be confused with the restaurant) for Cabin Class passengers on the Queen Mary Date: 1935

H. M.s Caledonia formerly Majestic 1937
The former Cunard White Star Liner Majestic, changed to H.M.S Caledonia, was bought in 1937 by the Admiralty and was converted at a cost of 391

RMS Titanic, Dutch Suite, Room B60. Date: circa 1912

Queen Mary ocean liner: Lifeboats & gravity davits
Lifeboats built to carry 145 passagers, more than the total accommodated in the first Cunarder, " Britannia" : One of the Queen Marys 24 large lifeboats

Cunard ships of increasing size by G. H. Davis
A diagram showing the advance in ship-building from the foundation of the Cunard Company from the 1840 Cunarder Britannia

Lowering the Titanic life boats
A view of the mechanism by which the Titanic lifeboats were lowered, showing a pair of Welin Davits on board. The Davit, an invention by Mr Axel Welin, could be found on most passenger liners

Early 20th century chart showing the comparitive length and tonnage of ships of the White Star Line starting with the SS Oceanic, the SS Baltic and the SS Republic

Historic image in sepia of the crew aboard the SS Russia, a Cunard liner built by J & G Thomson, circa 1880;Glasgow
Historic image in sepia of the crew aboard the SS Russia, a Cunard liner built by J & G Thomson, circa 1880; Glasgow, Scotland

The Progress Of Aviation During The 25 Years Reign Of King George V. From The Illustrated London News, Silver Jubilee Record Number, 1910 - 1935

Silk postcard, HMS Olympic, giving the liner's measurements

The launch of the QE2 ship at Clyde shipyard in September 1967

The QE2 ship is launched from the Clyde 1967 where Queen Elizabeth opened the processions in the dry dock to a packed crowd

An aerial view of the QE2 ship at sea April 1994

One of the more luxurious dining rooms aboard the Cunard liner Queen Mary. This picture was taken as the gigantic ship left Southampton on its maiden voyage

The passenger liner Empress of England, under her own steam, passes through the Tyne piers and heads out into the open sea in March, 1957

Ship Queen Elizabeth II leaving New York April 1994

Queen Elizabeth 2 launch on the River Clyde at John Browns shipyard at Clydebank 20th September 1967

The Cunard Liner Queen Elizabeth in dry dock in Southampton for her yearly overhaul February 1962

RMS Victorian - Allan Line - Route to Canada. Date: 1910

Pleasure routes across the Atlantic
Pleasure routes in the wake of Columbus - mapped in the manner of the old cartographers: ocean cruises to the Caribbean and the romantic islands of the West Indies, once the haunt of the buccaneers

Colonel de Basil & dancers arrives in England on Normandie
Colonel (Wassily) de Basil, Russian ballet impresario, pictured on board the ocean liner, Normandie, with dancers in his company including, from left, David Lichine, Irina Baronova, Colonel de Basil

Queen Mary Ocean Liner, swimming pool
The swimming pool for Cabin Class passengers on the Queen Mary Date: 1936

Queen Mary ocean liner: Steering-wheels; crows nest
The first example of complete steering-gear duplication; and the first crows nest provided with warmth (besides improved shelter) for the look-out men. Date: 1936

Blue Star Line advertisement
Advertisement for the Blue Star Line and its luxury passenger service to London and South America, the last word in ocean travel. Date: 1928

Cross-section of the Liner Mauretania by G. H. Davis
A cross-section of the Cunard Liner " Mauretania", after its refit. At the time, the liner held the Atlantic speed record, with an average speed of 26.25 knots

The RMS Lusitania, British ocean liner in port

Canada by the Cunard Line poster
Advertising poster for the Cunard Line shipping company encouraging people, particularly emigrants, to travel to Canada via their ships

The Shipbuilder, Souvenir Number
Front cover of a Souvenir Number of The Shipbuilder industry journal, focusing on the White Star Line triple-screw cruise liners, Olympic and Titanic

UK, London, River Thames, Tower Bridge, Cruiseliner, HMS Belfast

Cunard Line to New York
Poster advertising the Cunard Line service to New York and the Continent via Fishguard in Wales, featuring a passenger liner

The mountains of the Livingstone Range and island at the stern of the MV Discovery during a landing at Half Moon Bay in Antarctica

The mountains of the Livingstone Range at the stern of the MV Discovery during a landing at Half Moon Bay in Antarctica

Advertisement for the Arandora Star cruise ship
Advertisement for the Arandora Star from the Blue Star Line, the worlds finest cruising steamer. In 1940, the ship was requisitioned to transport interned enemy aliens from the UK to Canada

A Monster of the Ocean Speedway - ocean liner
An ocean liner being manoeuvred in port by tug boats. Accompanies an article about the rivalry to make the fastest Atlantic crossing by various ocean liners during the 1930s

Vancouver, Canada - The Harbour
Vancouver, British Columbia, Western Canada - The Harbour, with ocean liners moored. Date: circa 1920

Winter cruise fashions for 1937
Fashions for cruising from Bradleys department store of Chepstow Place, London. In the centre is a dress of slub linen. The skirt is cut on trouser lines

The Christmas Sunshine Cruise by Lewis Baumer
Vignettes by Lewis Baumer in The Tatler showing various types on board during a Christmas sunshine cruise, an increasingly popular pursuit during the 1930s. Date: 1937

Matita outfits for cruising, 1933
A marine blue cruising outfit made in Linita fabric with a clever arrangement at the back, the scheme being completed with a blue scarf and white coat. It really does represent the acme of smartness

RMS Kenilworth Castle, people playing deck games
RMS Kenilworth Castle, Union Castle Line -- people playing deck games on their way back from a trip to Madeira. Date: 1930s

Advertisement, Union Castle Line and Royal Mail Service, showing destinations including Madeira, Tenerife, St Helena and Africa, managed by Donald Currie & Co, Fenchurch Street, London

Shipbuilding at Belfast, Great Liners Approaching Completion - a view of two boats at the shipyard. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

French radio broadcaster on Queen Mary on her maiden voyage
A French radio announcer broadcasting from the promenade deck of the Queen Mary ocean liner on her maiden voyage in May 1936

Dining room of the Queen Mary on her maiden voyage
An animated scene in the dining-room of the Queen Mary at the start of her maiden voyage across the Atlantic in May 1936. Date: 1936

Shopping on board a cruise liner
" Bond Street" aboard a liner: Shopping on the high seas. Womans chief diversion still available at sea: Customers at an R.M.S.P

Safe deposits for the valuables of passengers on Queen Mary
The unique provision of safe deposits for the valuables of passengers on board the Queen Mary ocean liner. The problem of protecting valuables at sea solved by providing a passengers strong room

Bathing pool on a cruise liner
Passengers on board a cruise liner cool off in a bathing pool on deck. Date: 1933

Cocktail bar on board an ocean liner
Passengers enjoy cocktails at the bar on board an ocean cruise liner in 1931. Date: 1932

Guests returning on board a cruise liner
Guests returning to their ship after attending a dance on shore at Las Palmas where the Spanish Nautical Club had opened its hospital doors to tourists. Date: 1932

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"Liners: Majestic Voyages Across the Seas" Step aboard a journey through time as we delve into the captivating world of liners. From the iconic Union-Castle Line to the grandeur of Queen Mary, these floating marvels have shaped maritime history and captured our imaginations. Immerse yourself in nostalgia with a vintage Union-Castle shipping line poster, depicting an era when crossing oceans was an elegant affair. Picture yourself on board the luxurious RMS Carpathia, forever etched in history for its heroic role in rescuing Titanic survivors. Travel enthusiasts will be enticed by a vibrant New Zealand travel poster, inviting you to explore breathtaking landscapes from the comfort of a liner's deck. Cunard Line posters beckon with promises of opulence and sophistication, enticing travelers to embark on unforgettable transatlantic crossings. Marvel at the sheer elegance portrayed in French Line Normandie and White Star Line posters; these magnificent vessels were symbols of luxury and style during their time. Discover tales of adventure aboard Cunard Line ships that traversed vast oceans with grace and charm. Transporting us back to 1927, sailing ship posters remind us of an era when wind-powered vessels ruled the seas. Jersey Airways Poster invites you to experience air travel's early days - a testament to human ingenuity pushing boundaries beyond waterborne journeys alone. They have always been more than mere modes of transportation; they are floating palaces that connect continents while providing unparalleled experiences. Whether it is reliving historic voyages or dreaming about future adventures, let these mesmerizing liners take you on extraordinary journeys across time and space.