Ships Collection (page 5)

HMS Endurance
The Royal Navys Antarctic Survey Vessel HMS Endurnace during her patrol of the Antarctic Peninsula early in 2007. HMS Endurance is the Royal Navys Ice Patrol ship whose function is to support British

The Cutty Sark sailing ship in London Docks
Dockers stop work to watch the Cutty Sark pass by on her way to a berth at Millwall Docks, 1952

Spithead Naval Review
The Coronation Naval Review at Spithead, Portsmouth

Aerial view of Sydney Opera House, and a cruise ship in the harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Belgian Navy. The stern view of the new giant ship, Belgenland, before her launch. She originally served as a freighter and World War I troopship for the White Star Line

Albert Docks Liverpool
A Tallship in the Albert Docks at Liverpool, once one of the busiest ports in the country, now a busy tourist centre

London and the Thames, 18th century. This view looks westwards through London, over sailing ships on the River Thames. Prominent landmarks include St Pauls Cathedral (centre)

Bottlenose Dolphin - playing / bow riding in front of cargo ship in the strait of Gibraltar. Spain
WAT-12944 Bottlenose Dolphin - playing / bow riding in front of cargo ship in the strait of Gibraltar Spain Tursiops truncatus M

HMS Revenge of the Royal Sovereign-class of battleships. From British Warships, published 1940

View of the old town Gamla Stan in Stockholm, Sweden

A colourised version of a version of classic photograph from the Chronicle archive, summer holidays. A child plays in the shadow of one of the supertankers, Tyne Pride, built at Swan Hunter, 1975

HMS Fury leads the 8th destroyer flotilla during a fleet exercise close to Scapa Flow. Circa 1942

British Royal Navy warship HMS Warspite, flagship of Admiral Sir James Somerville, commanding the Eastern Fleet in the Indian Ocean during the Second World War. September 1942

The latest type of motor torpedo boat in use by the Royal Navy, discharging her weapons during exercises in the English Channel during the Second World War. July 1940

Suez Crisis 1956, The aircraft carriers HMS Theseus (nearest camera) and HMS Bulwark docked at Portsmouth, In the background can be seen the cruiser HMS Glasgow July 1956

The Somerset Maughan seen here returning St Andrews Dock, Hull after a her voyage to the Icelandic fishing grounds. 16th June 1966

The Flower class corvette HMS Camellia (K31) getting up steam before escorting a convoy across the North Atlantic. December 1941

Aerial view showing London docks in the East, 1951

SS Canberra leaves on her first voyage after Falklands Service. August 1982

Ship Queen Elizabeth - November 1968, leaves Southampton for the last time. Crowds gather to watch and wave goodbye

The ship Oxfordshire later renamed the Fairstar, the (Fun Ship) was a popular Australian cruise ship operating out of Sydney during a career lasting almost 25 years

Rescue operation of Mini Sub. Mother ship Vickers Voyager with mini sub Pisces V after an attempt to locate the sub. Life line white nylon rope from the stern of the ship. 31st August 1973

The 36, 000-ton tanker, Esso Durham after her launch at the Walker Naval shipyard on the River Tyne, Newcastle

The tanker Esso Durham stands on a slipway in a North East Shipyear

View at Porto Santo Stefano harbor, Maremma, Grosseto, Monte Argentario, Tuscany, Italy

Deck of container ship, elevated view

Blue and white fishing trawler, side view

The 1886 square-rigger ship Balclutha, side view

Minoans Traders: wall painting from Acrotiri in Thera (Santorini) showing Minoan ships. Bronze Age (3200-1050 BC). The exchange of products with distant countries was served by the well-organized

Atlantis, artwork
Atlantis. Artists impression of the mythological city of Atlantis. The Greek philosopher Plato made the first written references to Atlantis in 360 BC

HMS York, May 1933
York Class Cruiser HMS York during the Home Fleet Summer Cruise, May 1933

View of the 8000 ton Royal Navy Mauritius class cruiser HMS Nigeria, during the Second World War. January 1942

The fifteen inch guns of British Royal Navy warship HMS Warspite, shelling German invasion coast positions on the Normandy coast during the Allied landings on D-Day during the Second World War

General scenes showing workers gathered at Gladstone Docks in Liverpool. 31st October 1967

A submarine crew line the decks as they await the Britannia and the Queen for the Silver Jubilee Royal Navy Review. Lined up at Spithead for the Jubilee Review of the Fleet. 28th June 1977

The Reina Del Pacifico returns to Liverpool. 24th July 1957

Ketch ship Everyman III. 26th September 1962

The Cunard White Star Liner the RMS Queen Mary makes her way down the River Clyde to commence her sea trials. Circa 1936

The 18, 000-ton tanker ship Horomya leaving the River Tyne after completion at Hawthorn Leslie, Hebburn

The 18, 000-ton tanker ship Horomya built at Hawthorn Leslies Hebburn

The band headed the procession of strikers from Swan Hunter shipbuilders in Wallsend

The giant size of the dry dock at Brigham and Cowans, South Shields is seen here with the ship that is now in for inspection & repairs. Circa 1960

The P&O ocean liner Canberra. 23rd May 1961

England, London, Greenwich, The Cutty Sark, The Hull

Ancient Greece, wooden sailing boat with two large sails

Old bridge over the River Shannon, Shannonbridge, County Offaly and Roscommon, Ireland, Europe

Hebridean Princess cruise ship sailing past island on way into Oban harbour, Kerrera, Inner Hebrides, Argyll, Scotland, May

Ambleside, Lake Windermere, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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From historic vessels to majestic warships, they have always captivated our imagination. The Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village by A. G. Sherwood Hunter transports us back in time, showcasing the beauty of traditional sailing boats amidst picturesque scenery. Meanwhile, the Gokstad Ship at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo stands as a testament to Scandinavian seafaring prowess and craftsmanship. The HMS Bulwark, an iconic British aircraft carrier, has played a significant role throughout history. From its involvement in World War II to hosting Westland Whirlwinds and witnessing the return of HMS Invincible from the Falklands conflict in 1982, this mighty vessel has seen it all. Speaking of historical significance, the Vasa warship takes center stage at Stockholm's Vasa Museum. Despite its tragic sinking on its maiden voyage in the 17th century, this marvel of engineering now serves as a reminder of Sweden's naval heritage. During World War II, HMS Illustrious proudly served her country with distinction. Her bravery was matched only by that of her sister ship HMS Ark Royal and their valiant crew members who fought tirelessly for freedom on treacherous seas. Not all they can bound for battle; some embark on remarkable journeys across diverse landscapes. The SS Oriana epitomizes adventure as it voyages from tropical paradises to snow-covered destinations—a true symbol of exploration and wanderlust. Lastly but not leastly is HMS Ajax—her name synonymous with courage and resilience since 1936 when she first set sail under British colors. This formidable cruiser paved the way for future naval triumphs while leaving an indelible mark on maritime history. Whether they transport us through time or carry us into uncharted territories, ships continue to inspire awe and fascination worldwide.