Shipping Line Collection

The Harwich-Zeebrugge Train Ferry, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The Harwich-Zeebrugge Train Ferry, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's new iron mail steam-ship Quito, 1864. 'This beautiful vessel, which left the Mersey on the 27th January with mails and passengers for St

The North German Lloyd's New Steam-ship "Hudson", 1858. Creator: Unknown
The North German Lloyd's New Steam-ship "Hudson", 1858. This magnificent steam-ship, built by the eminent iron shipbuilding firm of Messrs. Palmer, Allport, and Co

Launch of the "Paramatta" Steam-ship at Blackwall on Monday week, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Launch of the "Paramatta" Steam-ship at Blackwall on Monday week, 1858. Paddle steam-ship, built by the Thames Iron and Shipbuilding Company

The United States New Mail Steam-Ship "Adriatic", 1857. Creator: Unknown
The United States New Mail Steam-Ship "Adriatic", 1857....the largest and most powerful vessel afloat...The Adriatic was constructed in New York by the late Mr

S.S. Bremen, North German Lloyde (i.e. Lloyd) Pier, Hoboken, N.J. The, c1905. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Bremen, North German Lloyde (i.e. Lloyd) Pier, Hoboken, N.J. The, c1905

A State room, Str. City of Cleveland, [Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co.], (1908?). Creator: Unknown
A State room, Str. City of Cleveland, [Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co.], (1908?)

Main deck, Str. City of Cleveland, [Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co.], (1908?). Creator: Unknown. Main deck, Str
Main deck, Str. City of Cleveland, [Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co.], (1908?)

Le "Deutschland"; le submersible allemand "Deutschland" dans la baie de Chesapeake, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Le "Deutschland"; Le capitaine Koenig, commandant du "Deutschland", 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le "Deutschland"; Le capitaine Koenig, commandant du "Deutschland", 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

'SS Scott, The New Union Line Passenger Ship to the Cape of Good Hope, 1891. Creator: W Small
'SS Scott, The New Union Line Passenger Ship to the Cape of Good Hope, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The iron clipper-ship Cornwallis, a new vessel of the Black Ball line, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The iron clipper-ship Cornwallis, a new vessel of the Black Ball line, 1862. This magnificent new iron clipper ship, which was launched on the 11th ult. from the yard of Messrs

RMS Atlantis, c1929-c1952. Previously a liner named Andes, the Atlantis was converted into a cruise ship and renamed by the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company in 1929

Poster advertising South America by Royal Mail Lines (colour lithograph)
1770110 Poster advertising South America by Royal Mail Lines (colour lithograph) by Shoesmith, Kenneth (1890-1939); 102x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Passengers boarding a ship of the Austrian Lloyd line at the port of Suez, Egypt (chromolitho)
1093876 Passengers boarding a ship of the Austrian Lloyd line at the port of Suez, Egypt (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Osaka Shosen Kabushiki Kaisha Shipping Line, 1920. Creator: Anonymous
Osaka Shosen Kabushiki Kaisha Shipping Line, 1920. Private Collection

Osaka Shosen Kaisha Shipping Line, 1921. Creator: Anonymous
Osaka Shosen Kaisha Shipping Line, 1921. Private Collection

Toyo Kisen Kaisha - Oriental Steamship Company, Yokohama, 1917. Creator: Anonymous
Toyo Kisen Kaisha - Oriental Steamship Company, Yokohama, 1917. Private Collection

Steamship City of New York, Inman Line, from the Ocean and River Steamers series (N83) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1887

The captain of the Bremen, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
The captain of the Bremen, 1898. The SS Bremen was a ship of the Norddeutscher Lloyd (North German Lloyd), a German shipping company

Captain MacNicol, of the Bavarian. 1900. Creator: Unknown
Captain MacNicol, of the " Bavarian.", 1900. MacNicol was the captain of the Allan liner Bavarian, launched in 1899

Table tennis on board a Red Star Line passenger ship, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Table tennis on board a Red Star Line passenger ship, 1907. The Red Star Line ran between Antwerp in Belgium, Dover in England and New York in the USA. Postcard

Fisherman and sailors watching a Red Star ocean liner, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Fisherman and sailors watching a Red Star ocean liner, c1900. Old salts watch from the quay as a steam-powered transatlantic passenger ship leaves port

Passengers relax on board a Red Star liner, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Passengers relax on board a Red Star liner, 1907. Men play chess and read the ship newspaper in the Smoking Lounge of an ocean liner on a transatlantic crossing

Sailing ship and Red Star ocean liner, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Sailing ship and Red Star ocean liner, c1900. Sailors on board a wind-powered vessel, with a steam-powered transatlantic passenger ship passing in the opposite direction

Red Star liner in dry dock for repair, c1905. Creator: Unknown
Red Star liner in dry dock for repair, c1905. Passenger ship of the Red Star Line undergoing regular hull cleaning or other repairs. Postcard

Passengers play cards on the deck of a Red Star liner, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Passengers play cards on the deck of a Red Star liner, 1907. People enjoy a game of Bridge on board an ocean liner on a transatlantic crossing

Peg quoits on board a Red Star Line passenger ship, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Peg quoits on board a Red Star Line passenger ship, 1907. Passengers enjoy tea and peg quoits (also known as the Ring Game) on deck. Postcard

Passengers looking through the porthole on board a Red Star ocean liner, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Passengers looking through the porthole on board a Red Star ocean liner, c1900. A man and woman watch another ship passing their own. Postcard

Red Star Line passenger ship and tender, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Red Star Line passenger ship and tender, c1900. A tender would take passengers to or from an ocean liner when it was not possible for the ship to dock. Postcard

Passengers relax after dinner on a Red Star liner, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Passengers relax after dinner on a Red Star liner, 1907. Passengers enjoy music in the saloon of an ocean liner on a transatlantic crossing

The Red Star Line, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Red Star Line, c1900. Red Star Line passenger ships ran between Antwerp in Belgium, Dover in England and New York in the USA. Postcard

Allan Line to Canada, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Allan Line to Canada, c1900. Passengers on the deck of an ocean liner. The Allan Line ran steamships between Liverpool in England, and Montreal and Quebec in Canada. Postcard

Shuffleboard on board a Red Star Line passenger ship, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Shuffleboard on board a Red Star Line passenger ship, 1907. Shuffleboard was popular on early steamships, like the Red Star liner Vaderland, at the turn of the century. Postcard

Allan Line to Canada, R. M. S. Victorian, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Allan Line to Canada, R.M.S. Victorian, c1910. A mother and two daughters, one holding a toy sailing boat. RMS Victorian was an ocean liner of the Allan Line

The Berengaria (Cunard Line), 52, 700 Tons, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The " Berengaria" (Cunard Line), 52, 700 Tons, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

The Majestic (56, 551 Tons) Shown in Section, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The Majestic (56, 551 Tons) Shown in Section, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

An Impressive Array of Boats Aboard the Leviathan. c1930. Creator: Unknown
An Impressive Array of Boats Aboard the " Leviathan". c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

House Flags and Funnels of Passenger Steamship Lines, c1930. Creator: Unknown
House Flags and Funnels of Passenger Steamship Lines, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

An Aerial Photograph of the Leviathan Being Towed By Small Tugs Into
An Aerial Photograph of the " Leviathan" Being Towed By Small Tugs Into Her Dock At New York, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co

The White Star Liner Majestic, . Creator: Unknown
The White Star Liner " Majestic, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Model Showing The Laurentic As She Originally Lay, 120 Feet Below The Surface, c1930
Model Showing The " Laurentic" As She Originally Lay, 120 Feet Below The Surface, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co

The Orsova (Orient Line), c1930. Creator: Unknown
The " Orsova" (Orient Line), c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

The Leviathan at New York, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The " Leviathan" at New York, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

A Famous French Liner, The Paris (34, 569 Tons), c1930. Creator: Unknown
A Famous French Liner, The " Paris" (34, 569 Tons), c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

The Main Engine Control Platform of the Aquitania. c1930. Creator: Unknown
The Main Engine Control Platform of the " Aquitania". c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

First Class Smoking-Room in the Cunard Liner Franconia, . Creator: Unknown
First Class Smoking-Room in the Cunard Liner " Franconia", . From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

At Work on the Stern of the Mauretania, in Dry Dock, c1930. Creator: Unknown
At Work on the Stern of the " Mauretania", in Dry Dock, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Fascinating World of Shipping Lines" Step aboard the majestic RMS Atlantis, a legendary vessel that sailed the seas from 1929 to 1952. Its grandeur and elegance captured the hearts of all who embarked on its unforgettable voyages. Immerse yourself in a vibrant world as you gaze upon a stunning poster advertising South America by Royal Mail Lines. The vivid colors transport you to exotic destinations, enticing you to embark on an adventure like no other. Witness history unfold before your eyes as passengers eagerly board a ship of the Austrian Lloyd line at the bustling port of Suez, Egypt. A chromolithograph captures this momentous occasion, preserving it for generations to come. Delve into anonymity with captivating images showcasing Osaka Shosen Kabushiki Kaisha Shipping Line in both 1920 and 1921. These enigmatic creations leave us pondering about their origins and significance within maritime history. Travel back in time to Yokohama in 1917 with Toyo Kisen Kaisha - Oriental Steamship Company. An anonymous artist beautifully depicts this Japanese shipping line, evoking nostalgia for an era long gone but not forgotten. Experience life onboard during New York's golden age with "Homeward Bound, " a captivating image from around 1860. This unknown creator transports us back to an era where steamships ruled the waves and dreams were born anew with every voyage. Marvel at the regal Steamship City of New York, proudly representing Inman Line in an exquisite lithograph from N83's Ocean and River Steamers series. It symbolizes an era when these vessels were lifelines connecting distant lands across vast oceans. Meet Captain Christian Wilhelm Allers' Bremen captain from 1898—a portrait exuding authority and command over his mighty vessel—an embodiment of strength amidst turbulent waters. Discover another enigma—Captain MacNicol—who captained Bavarian ships around 1900.