Shipbuilding Collection (page 6)

Inside of a vessel lying on its hull, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert
XIR414999 Inside of a vessel lying on its hull, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert, plate 40 (pencil & w/c on paper) by French School, (17th century); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

Inner prow of a vessel, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert
XIR414994 Inner prow of a vessel, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert, plate 46 (pencil & w/c on paper) by French School, (17th century); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

Cross-section of the fully completed inside of a vessel
XIR415000 Cross-section of the fully completed inside of a vessel, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert, plate 37 (pencil & w/c on paper) by French School

Frontispiece to Desseins of different ways of ships... from Nantes to Bayonne
619867 Frontispiece to Desseins of different ways of ships... from Nantes to Bayonne... 1679 (pencil & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Service Historique de la Marine

Eleven torpedo boats under construction by Schneider and Co in Chalon-sur-Saone in eastern France
660479 Eleven torpedo boats under construction by Schneider and Co in Chalon-sur-Saone in eastern France. Postcard sent in 1913

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-59) beside the Great Eastern, c. 1857 (photo)
STC213522 Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-59) beside the Great Eastern, c.1857 (photo) by Howlett, Robert (1831-58); Private Collection; (add.info)

French officers at a boatyard near Kupang, Timor, 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi after Alphonse Pellion from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

The Iron-Cased Steam-Frigate "Warrior", View of the Stern (engraving)
2773270 The Iron-Cased Steam-Frigate " Warrior", View of the Stern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Leviathan, the Drums (engraving)
2771374 The Leviathan, the Drums (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leviathan, the Drums)

The Leviathan during its Construction (engraving)
2771368 The Leviathan during its Construction (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leviathan during its Construction)

Making chains for the ship (litho)
3622181 Making chains for the ship (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making chains for the ship)

Lifting in the boilers (litho)
3622175 Lifting in the boilers (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lifting in the boilers)

Builders model of Japanese battleship "Hatsuse", c. 1890-99 (mixed media)
3617507 Builders model of Japanese battleship " Hatsuse", c.1890-99 (mixed media) by English School, (19th century); 132x64x281 cm; Discovery Museum, Tyne & Wear

Adverts, Dunsmuir & Jackson, Stewart & McDonald
Adverts for Dunsmuir & Jackson, Marine Engine Makers, Govan Engine Works, Glasgow, and Stewart & McDonald, Wholesale Warehousemen and Manufacturers, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Bow of the "Leviathan"("Great Eastern") Steam-Ship during Time of Building (engraving)
1609189 Bow of the " Leviathan" (" Great Eastern" ) Steam-Ship during Time of Building (engraving) by Weedon

The Great Eastern on the Stocks, Stern View (colour litho)
1609289 The Great Eastern on the Stocks, Stern View (colour litho) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Eastern on the Stocks, Stern View)

Building the "Lapwing"and "Ringdove"Dispatch Gun-Vessels by Gaslight, at Cowes (engraving)
1608386 Building the " Lapwing" and " Ringdove" Dispatch Gun-Vessels by Gaslight, at Cowes (engraving) by English School

Mr John Laird, and the Birkenhead Ironworks and Docks (engraving)
1619632 Mr John Laird, and the Birkenhead Ironworks and Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr John Laird, and the Birkenhead Ironworks and Docks)

Laying down the Keel-Plate of the Battle-Ship "Queen"in Devonport Dockyard (b / w photo)
1593494 Laying down the Keel-Plate of the Battle-Ship " Queen" in Devonport Dockyard (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Building a Battle-Ship, completing the New Ironclad "Majestic"in Portsmouth Dockyard (litho)
1100236 Building a Battle-Ship, completing the New Ironclad " Majestic" in Portsmouth Dockyard (litho) by English School

New Patent Slipway in Course of being erected at Cronstadt for the Russian Government, by Mr H Grissell (engraving)
1098214 New Patent Slipway in Course of being erected at Cronstadt for the Russian Government, by Mr H Grissell (engraving) by English School

Designs for a system of composite shipbuilding, recommended by Lloyds (class 66). By J.H. Cornish Date: 1867

Launch of the Marion Macintyre and part of ship Iron Frame
Launch of the " Marion Mactintyre" and part of the ship " Iron Frame", at Messrs Jordan and Gettys building-yard Liverpool (not Getley as printed in the ILNs caption), 1851

American poster, Shoot Ships to Germany, WW1
American poster, design by Adolph Treidler, Shoot Ships to Germany and help America Win, First World War. 1917

The Home of a Royal Shipwright (engraving)
1041767 The Home of a Royal Shipwright (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Home of a Royal Shipwright, Scenes at Zaandam, Holland)

Four Contingent Battleships Ordered 1909
Building a Dreadnought, at Barrow-in-Furness. Digging out the upper half of a Dreadnought turbine cover. Thedressing shop in the large iron foundry of the works of Vickers, Sons and Maxim

John Scott Russell (1808 - 1882), Scottish civil engineer, naval architect and shipbuilder who built the Great Eastern in collaboration with Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Date: 1858

Construction of The Leviathan later Great Eastern 1857
Christened Leviathan in construction, thereafter always known as SS Great Eastern, showing the bows with shipbuilders on the sides of the vessel hanging form hoists. Date: 1857

Construction of The Leviathan later Great Eastern 1855
Christened Leviathan in the early stages, thereafter always known as SS Great Eastern, an iron sailing steam ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and built by J

Boat Builders on the Tyne, 1820 (pencil & wash (brown) on paper)
1213591 Boat Builders on the Tyne, 1820 (pencil & wash (brown) on paper) by English School, (19th century); 44.9 x29.0 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

The Griffin Entering the Harbor at Mackinaw, August 27th 1679, 1847-48 (oil on canvas)
5858118 The Griffin Entering the Harbor at Mackinaw, August 27th 1679, 1847-48 (oil on canvas) by Catlin, George (1796-1872); 38x56.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Builders model of Japanese battleship "Hatsuse", c. 1890-99 (mixed media)
3617508 Builders model of Japanese battleship " Hatsuse", c.1890-99 (mixed media) by English School, (19th century); 132x64x281 cm; Discovery Museum, Tyne & Wear

Builders model of Japanese battleship "Hatsuse", c. 1890-99 (mixed media)
3617506 Builders model of Japanese battleship " Hatsuse", c.1890-99 (mixed media) by English School, (19th century); 132x64x281 cm; Discovery Museum, Tyne & Wear

Yarrow and Company Shipbuilding Works, Isle of Dogs, torpedo boat no
1812808 Yarrow and Company Shipbuilding Works, Isle of Dogs, torpedo boat no. 80, London, 1887 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

The Great Eastern on the Stocks, as seen from the River (colour litho)
1609191 The Great Eastern on the Stocks, as seen from the River (colour litho) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Eastern on the Stocks)

Casting a Monster Cylinder, at Messers Scott Russell and Cos Building-Yard, Millwall (engraving)
1607835 Casting a Monster Cylinder, at Messers Scott Russell and Cos Building-Yard, Millwall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Casting a Monster Cylinder)

Launch of the Warrior (engraving)
2773272 Launch of the Warrior (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of the Warrior)

The Ship Carpenter (engraving)
2808346 The Ship Carpenter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ship Carpenter)

The "Great Eastern"Steam-Ship building on the Stocks, Millwall, 22, 500 Tons Burden (engraving)
1587634 The " Great Eastern" Steam-Ship building on the Stocks, Millwall, 22, 500 Tons Burden (engraving) by Weedon

The launching of a battleship (colour litho)
3622159 The launching of a battleship (colour litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The launching of a battleship)

Launch of the Affondatore, Iron-Clad Cupola Frigate, built for the King of Italy at Millwall, 1865 (engraving)
1216811 Launch of the Affondatore, Iron-Clad Cupola Frigate, built for the King of Italy at Millwall, 1865 (engraving) by English School

Mr Joseph D Aguitar Samuda (colour litho)
611867 Mr Joseph D Aguitar Samuda (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Joseph D Aguitar Samuda, Iron shipbuilding, 15 February 1873)

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

Cross-section of the fully completed inside of a vessel
XIR415001 Cross-section of the fully completed inside of a vessel, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert, plate 37 (pencil & w/c on paper) by French School

Prow of a vessel at anchor, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert
XIR414997 Prow of a vessel at anchor, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert, plate 49 (pencil & w/c on paper) by French School, (17th century); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

Trees are chopped down to build ships for the Norman fleet
XIR183127 Trees are chopped down to build ships for the Norman fleet, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

View of the Royal Dock Yard at Deptford, engraved by William Woollett
RNM286341 View of the Royal Dock Yard at Deptford, engraved by William Woollett, published 1st July 1793 (coloured etching) by Mortimer, J. H

The New Iron-Clad Fleet, framing of Her Majestys Steam-Frigate Achilles, 50 Guns (engraving)
1620302 The New Iron-Clad Fleet, framing of Her Majestys Steam-Frigate Achilles, 50 Guns (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Iron-Clad Fleet)

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Shipbuilding has long been a symbol of human ingenuity and craftsmanship, as seen in Isambard Kingdom Brunel standing proudly before the launching chains of the Great Eastern. The Esso Northumbria supertanker being constructed at Swan Hunter shipyard in Wallsend showcases the immense scale and complexity of these vessels. Wallsend-on-Tyne, known for its rich shipbuilding history, stands as a testament to the skill and dedication of those involved in this industry. Glasgow, Scotland, on March 6th, 1971 - a date etched into British maritime history. Shipbuilding takes center stage as it is featured in Face of Britain 1971 Feature. The Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company Limited played a significant role in shaping Scotland's shipbuilding legacy. The launch of HMS Eagle aircraft carrier exemplifies both power and grace combined with meticulous engineering precision. Govan Shipbuilders Ltd on the River Clyde continues this proud tradition by contributing to Britain's naval strength. Devonshire Dock in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria serves as an emblematic location where dreams take shape amidst steel and iron. Stephen and Sons Ltd shipyard stores are filled with treasures waiting to be transformed into majestic vessels that will conquer the seas. Witnessing a nuclear submarine berthing at Devonport docks evokes awe-inspiring feelings about our technological advancements over time. Plymouth, Devon becomes synonymous with innovation within the maritime industry during this era. History reminds us that even great ships can face challenges; RMS Olympic bears witness to this truth after colliding with HMS Hawke in the Solent back in 1911. Yet from adversity comes resilience - launching HMS Ark Royal demonstrates our unwavering determination to overcome obstacles while forging ahead towards new horizons. In every rivet hammered down or weld meticulously crafted lies not only an expression of human creativity but also an embodiment of national pride. Shipbuilding remains more than just an industry.