Ship Yard Collection

RMS Carpathia, 1903
Photograph of the Cunard Lines RMS Carpathia, launched by the Swan Hunter Shipyard, in 1902. She was the first vessel built for the Cunard Line which was exclusively for second

The Launch of R. M. S. Queen Mary, Clydebank, September 1934
Photograph of the launch of the R.M.S. Queen Mary, viewed from the slipway she had just left, 26th September 1934. The Cunard White Star Liner then spent the next year-and-a-half in Clydebank

Harland and Wolff Yard
The South Yard of Harland and Wolffs shipyards, Belfast. Date: early 20th century

Launch of HMS Ark Royal, Birkenhead, 1937
Photograph showing the aircraft-carrier HMS Ark Royal being launched down the slipway at the Cammell Laird Shipyard, Birkenhead, 13th April 1937

Canberra: the swimming-pool
Colour illustration depicting the swimming pool of P&Os super-liner Canberra. Designed by architects Casson and Rendle, the pool was of white mosaic and set within tiers of sunbathing terraces

The Lobnitz Shipyard, Renfrew, Scotland, 1912
Photograph showing the Lobnitz yard at Renfrew on the River Clyde. The Lobnitz company was famous for its rock-cutters and dredgers

R. M. S. Queen Mary leaving Clydebank, March 1936
Photograph of the R.M.S. Queen Mary leaving John Browns shipyard, Clydebank, for Greenock on 24th March 1936. Several of the seven tugs involved in manoevering the Queen Mary down the Clyde are

Shipyard Sunset
Sunset over the shipyards of the River Wear at Sunderland, Co Durham, England

R. M. S. Queen Mary under construction, 1934
Photograph of Queen Mary, then known as 534, under construction at John Browns shipyard, Clydebank. Work on the massive liner had been halted between 1931 and 1934 due to lack of funds

View of the luxurious reading room onboard the Titanic
A view of one of the many luxurious interior features of the Titanic; the reading and writing room. First class passengers travelled in style onboard the Titanic, having free use of the gym

The Launch of R. M. S. Queen Mary, Clydebank, September 1934
Photograph of the launch of R.M.S. Queen Mary from John Browns shipyard, Clydebank, 26th September 1934. The ship is seen under the control of a number of tugs

R. M. S. Queen Mary under construction, Clydebank, September
Photograph of the Cunard White Star Liner, R.M.S. Queen Mary, under construction at the John Brown shipyard, Clydebank, September 1934

Traditional construction of gulets at a Bodrum boatyard, Bodrum, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

VENICE: ARSENALE. The Arsenale of Venice, Italy. Drawing by Antonio di Natale, 18th century

BUSN2A-00135
Dutch East India House in Amsterdam, showing warehouses and shipyard. Hand-colored woodcut

Tyneside Shipyard
Shipbuilding on the River Wear in Sunderland, Tyneside

Inverkeithing Bay, Inverkeithing, 1949
Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland

Shipyard Apprentice
Apprentice at Swan Hunters Yard, Tyneside. Date: 1950s

TITANIC: CONSTRUCTION, c1910. View of the Olympic (left) and Titanic under construction at the Harland & Wolff shipyards, Belfast, Ireland. Photographed c1910

Kaiser Wilhelm II at Kiel shipyard, Germany, WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor, visiting Kiel shipyard, Germany, towards the end of the First World War. Date: 2 October 1918

Propellor of R. M. S. Queen Mary, September 1934
Photograph of one of the propellors of R.M.S. Queen Mary, then nearing completion in the John Brown Shipyard, Clydebank. The ship was christened and launched by Queen Mary on 26 September 1934

R. M. S. Queen Mary under construction, Clydebank, 1934
Photograph of Queen Mary, then known as 534, under construction at John Browns shipyard, Clydebank. Work on the massive liner had been halted between 1931 and 1934 due to lack of funds

Canberra: The First Class Lounge
Colour illustration depicting the First Class Lounge of Canberra, P&Os super-liner. The ship set off on her maiden voyage to Sydney, Australia in June 1961

Sunset over Barrow in Furness town and shipyard, Cumbria, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Cranes and ships in the Okpo Shipyard in South Korea, Asia

Cranes of German shipyard Blohm&Voss are silhouetted during sunset in Hamburg
Cranes of German shipyard Blohm&Voss are silhouetted against the setting sun in Hamburg July 22, 2013. Picture taken July 22

Ballstad, Vestvagoy, Lofoten Islands, Nordland, Norway

Another harrier of the U-boats nears completion... Marine Construction Co. Stamford, Conn. 1942
Another harrier of the U-boats nears completion at an eastern boat yard, Marine Construction Co. Stamford, Conn. Many new 110-foot wooden sub-chasers are taking the water these days at yards in all

Calking Chisel Used in Milwaukee Ship Yard, 1940. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Calking Chisel Used in Milwaukee Ship Yard, 1940

Robert Thompsons Shipyard at Southwick (oil on canvas)
TW429402 Robert Thompsons Shipyard at Southwick (oil on canvas) by McLea, Duncan F. (1841-1916); 58.4x89.5 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear

Old Houses about to be demolished for the New Courts of Law (engraving)
1103711 Old Houses about to be demolished for the New Courts of Law (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Houses about to be demolished for the New Courts of Law)

Design for the ice-breaking train ferry steamer SS Baikal (ink on paper)
740994 Design for the ice-breaking train ferry steamer SS Baikal (ink on paper) by English School, (19th century); Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

Ship Yard, Tottenham, London (engraving)
603090 Ship Yard, Tottenham, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ship Yard, Tottenham)

William Piles Shipyard, North Sands, c. 1830 (oil on canvas)
TW429403 William Piles Shipyard, North Sands, c.1830 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 76.8x112.4 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear

Women at work in a Naval ship-building yard, 1916 (b / w photo)
443399 Women at work in a Naval ship-building yard, 1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; English, out of copyright

South-West View of an Ancient Structure in Ship Yard, Temple Bar (engraving)
5210862 South-West View of an Ancient Structure in Ship Yard, Temple Bar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The ice-breaking train ferry steamer SS Baikal
740997 The ice-breaking train ferry steamer SS Baikal in frame during construction by Sir W.G. Armstrong Mitchell and Co. Ltd

Shipyards of the Pharo at Marseilles, 1834 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT242855 Shipyards of the Pharo at Marseilles, 1834 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Gautier, Lucien Marcelin (b.1850); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

The ice-breaking train ferry steamer SS Baikal
741000 The ice-breaking train ferry steamer SS Baikal in frame during construction by Sir W.G. Armstrong Mitchell and Co. Ltd. at Low Walker shipyard, Newcastle upon Tyne in 1896, Yard No

The ice-breaking train ferry steamer SS Baikal
740995 The ice-breaking train ferry steamer SS Baikal in frame during construction by Sir W.G. Armstrong Mitchell and Co. Ltd

RAF Photo reconnaissance of Kiel after the heavy daylight attack by USaF Flying Fortresses and Liberators on the Germania Shipbuilding Yards on May 14th 1944 It shows: A Two 740 ton U-boats

Wakefield WF1 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wakefield WF1 1

Elmbridge KT13 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Elmbridge KT13 8

South-west view of an old timber-framed house in Ship Yard, Westminster, London, 1815

Colonial shipyard
Ship-building in colonial North America. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Clipper ship Flying Cloud launched in Boston
Launch of shipbuilder Donald McKays clipper ship " Flying Cloud" in Boston, 1851. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ship-building in New England, 1800s
Busy New England shipyard in the 19th century. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Shipyard: A Glimpse into the Magnificent Maritime History" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of shipyards, where dreams set sail and legends were born. From the iconic RMS Carpathia in 1903 to the majestic R. M. S. Queen Mary leaving Clydebank in March 1936, these shipyards have witnessed remarkable moments that shaped our maritime heritage. The launch of R. M. S. Queen Mary at Clydebank in September 1934 was a spectacle like no other. The air buzzed with anticipation as this grand vessel gracefully took its first plunge into the water, marking a new era of luxury travel. In Birkenhead, 1937 witnessed another historic moment when HMS Ark Royal emerged from its birthplace, showcasing British naval prowess and engineering excellence. Harland & Wolff Shipyard in Belfast holds an indelible place in history as it gave life to two legendary vessels - Titanic and Olympic. These colossal ships forever etched their names on the pages of maritime tragedy and triumph. The Harland and Wolff Yard became synonymous with innovation and craftsmanship, producing awe-inspiring vessels that sailed across oceans with grace and power. Canberra's swimming pool onboard added a touch of elegance amidst vast seas; a testament to luxurious ocean liners designed for utmost comfort. Traveling north to Scotland's Lobnitz Shipyard in Renfrew takes us back to 1912 when skilled hands meticulously crafted vessels that would navigate treacherous waters with resilience. As day turns into night, witness a breathtaking Shipyard Sunset - an enchanting blend of vibrant hues painting the sky above these bustling hubs of creativity and industry. R. M. S. Queen Mary under construction at Clydebank showcases human ingenuity at its finest; every rivet hammered symbolizing dedication towards creating floating marvels capable of defying nature's mightiest forces.