Shipyard Collection

New Hydraulic Lift at the Victoria Docks, 1858. Creator: Walmsley
New Hydraulic Lift at the Victoria Docks, [London], 1858. The new graving-docks in connection with the Victoria Docks, the construction of which was commenced about two years back

Blythswood Shipbuilding Co Ltd yard February 1959. Workers at the launch of the Regent Eagle Texaco oil tanker

Isambard Kingdom Brunel Standing Before the Launching Chains of the Great Eastern, 1857, printed 1863-64

The Esso Northumbria supertanker being built at Swan Hunter shipyard in Wallsend. Circa April 1969

North Shields Docks EAW005502
Smiths Docks, the Bull Ring Graving Docks and the Albert Edward Dock, North Shields. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in May 1947

South Shields Shipyard EAW008937
The Middle Docks & Engineering Company Ltd Ship Repair Yard at Middle Docks, South Shields. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in August 1947

The RMS Titanicas propellers as the mighty ship sits in dry dock
Vintage maritime history photo of the RMS Titanicas propellers as the mighty ship sits in dry dock

The Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Limited was a Scottish shipbuilding company in the Govan area on the Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland. 5th January 1966

Olympic and Titanic, Harland and Wolffs, Belfast
Olympic and Titanic, Harland and Wolff S, Belfast - a view of the two ships side by side in the gantries in the Shipyard. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Tyne shipyard EAW010662
The Neptune Shipyard on the River Tyne, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, from the east. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in September 1947

Govan Shipbuilders Ltd was a British shipbuilding company based on the River Clyde at Glasgow in Scotland. It operated the former Fairfield Shipyard

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Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast, Queens Island, Harland and Wolff cranes Samson and Goliath

Queen Elizabeth Ii-Cruiser
General view dated 19 September 1967 of the British ocean liner " Queen Elizabeth II" in the John Brown Shipyard in Clydebank, Scotland

Comedian Billy Connolly in Glasgow, Scotland. 3rd April 1975

Part of the tremendous stores of Stephen and Sons Ltd shipyard, Glasgow. This was a Scottish shipbuilding company based in Linthouse, Govan in Glasgow, on the River Clyde. Circa, 1950s

A nuclear submarine berthing at Devonport docks, Plymouth, Devon, 1980. The site has been established as a naval construction and refit yard since 1690

Shipyard Workers crossing Queens Bridge (Study for Men of the Home Front ). Conor, William 1881-1968

Devonshire Dock - Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria Date: circa 1910s

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SS Himalaya moored in Buccleuch Dock, St Georges Square and the town, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in October 1948

Wearside shipyard EAW001030
The River Wear, the Deptford Shipbuilding Yard and the residential area at Monkwearmouth, Sunderland. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in June 1946

Shipyard workers, engineers and boilermakers leave after the first day at work at Scott Lithgow shipyard on the River Clyde, Scotland October 1972

Arrol Gantry, Belfast BL20480
The Arrol Gantry and crane at Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries shipyard on Queens Island, Belfast, Northern Ireland. This enormous gantry, measuring 840 feet long and over 200 feet high

Shipyard at Birkenhead EAW030649
The Cammell Laird Shipbuilding and Engineering Works, Birkenhead. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in June 1950

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 27 November 1979 - The Prince chats with workers during his visit to the Pallion Shipyard in Sunderland

A striking bow view of the giant Cunard liner, Queen Mary, at Clydebank, Glasgow, 1934
A striking bow view of the giant Cunard liner, Queen Mary, under construction at Clydebank, Glasgow, 1934. Queen Mary was the flagship of the Cunard Line from May 1936 until October 1946 when she was

Japanese pre-dreadnought battleship Mikasa - built in the UK
The Mikasa - a pre-dreadnought battleship built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) in the late 1890s, and was the only ship of her class

The Royal Navys aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious seen here under construction at the Swan Hunter Shipbuilders yard on the Tyne at Wallsend. 13th December 1977

Shipyard cranes rise above tenement apartment buildings by the River Clyde in Scotland March 1971

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

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Ireland, North, Belfast, Titanic Quarter, Visitor centre designed by Civic Arts & Eric R Kuhne

Queen Mary Ocean Liner, at Southampton
Reaching Southampton the Queen Mary docked in an enormous King George V graving drydock, ready for its maiden voyage to New York in May 1936

Three women chippers working in a shipbuilding shipyard, 1942

Messrs Vickers Iron Foundry - Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. Date: circa 1910s

A helmet hanging with welders goggles amongst the empty cranes after the closure of Govan Shipbuilders shipyard in Scotland August 1979

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

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

Launching of the cargo ship Rembrandt, built and engined by the Smiths Dock Company Ltd for the Bolton Steam Shipping Company Ltd, at Smiths Dock at South Bank on the River Tees. 29th January 1960

John Browns shipbuilding industry on the River Clyde in Glasgow, Singer clock tower in the distance Circa 1951

The ship Berengaria at a Jarrow shipyard where she will be broken up

Finnieston Cantilever Crane, Stobcross Quay, Glasgow, Scotland. Date: 1950s

Built in a Belfast Shipyard - The launching of the Edinburgh Castle, a fine ship built recently for the South African run and launched by Princess Margaret, c1948

Saunders Shipyard (Interior), Cowes, 1938. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Saunders Shipyard (Interior), Cowes, 1938

Shipbuilding scene, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Shipbuilding scene, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

The Sea Based X-band Radar is an integral part of the Ballistic Missile Defense System and is temporarily located at the Pearl Harbor Naval Base Shipyard

The launch of the Cunard White Star Liner - Queen Mary by HM The Queen at Clydebank, Septmeber 26th, 1934. Now permanently located at Long Beach, California, United States. Date: 1934

Neptune Energy Park Walker DP174618
Neptune Energy Park, Neptune Historic Dry Dock, Shepherd Offshore Ltd, Fisher Street, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyneside

The national company for boat building by machine at Deptford, 1860 (photo)
7340365 The national company for boat building by machine at Deptford, 1860 (photo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

George Vancouver's 'Discovery', c.1789 (pen, ink wash)
7295413 George Vancouver's 'Discovery', c.1789 (pen, ink wash) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Maritime Museum, London

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"Unveiling the Magnificence: A Glimpse into Shipyard Marvels" Isambard Kingdom Brunel Standing Before the Launching Chains of the Great Eastern: Witnessing history in motion as Brunel oversees the birth of a colossal engineering marvel at the shipyard. North Shields Docks EAW005502: A bustling hub of activity, where ships come to life amidst towering cranes and skilled craftsmen. The RMS Titanic's propellers as the mighty ship sits in dry dock: Behold the intricate beauty of Titanic's powerful propellers, crafted with precision at a renowned shipyard. South Shields Shipyard EAW008937: A symphony of industry echoes through this shipyard, where dreams set sail on waves of determination. The Esso Northumbria supertanker being built at Swan Hunter shipyard in Wallsend: Marvel at Swan Hunter's expertise as they construct an awe-inspiring supertanker that will conquer vast oceans. Queen Elizabeth II-Cruiser (Tyne shipyard EAW010662): The Tyne shipyard proudly presents its latest creation - a majestic cruiser fit for royalty and destined to rule seas. The Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Limited was a Scottish shipbuilding: Discover Scotland's rich maritime heritage through Fairfield Shipbuilding's legacy etched upon these hallowed grounds. Govan Shipbuilders Ltd was a British shipbuilding company based on the River Clyde at: Govan Shipbuilders' legacy lives on along Scotland's iconic River Clyde, where innovation meets tradition. Devonshire Dock - Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria: Step into Barrow-in-Furness' historic Devonshire Dock and witness centuries-old craftsmanship shaping nautical wonders. Shipyard Workers crossing Queens Bridge: United by their dedication to craftmanship, these resilient workers forge ahead, bridging the gap between dreams and reality.