Steamboat Collection

ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL (1806-1859). English engineer. Brunel before the Great Eastern steamships braking drum chains, which lowered the ship from the slip for launching: photograph, 1857

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

Grace Darling, rowing with her father
Grace Horsley Darling (1815 - 1842), daughter of the lighthouse keeper, William Darling, on the Farne Islands, seen here rowing with her father to the sinking steamboat the SS Forfarshire in 1838

A Busy Morning on the River Mersey, 1891
OJ22788 A Busy Morning on the River Mersey, 1891 by Krause, Francis (19th century); Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; German, out of copyright

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

SS Great Eastern
Isambard Kingdom Brunels steamship the Great Eastern was launched on 31st January 1858 and broken up in 1888. (Photo by James Valentine/Getty Images)

STEAMBOATS: SULTANA, 1865. The paddle steamer Sultana photographed during a stop at Helena, Arkansas on the Mississippi River, about one day prior to its fateful explosion near Memphis

LOUISIANA: STEAMBOAT, 1865. Through the Bayou by Torchlight. Lithograph, c1865, by Currier & Ives

Advert, Richard Irvin & Sons, Aberdeen, Scotland
Advert, Richard Irvin & Sons, Steam Fishing Vessel Owners, Licensed Auctioneers and Fish Salesmen, Aberdeen, Scotland. 1905

Paddle steamer La Marguerite, off Penmaenmawr, with Great Orme in the distance. Date: circa 1907

English poster, c1930, for LMS Express and Cunard Line, rail and ocean travel
LMS EXPRESS/CUNARD POSTER. English poster, c1930, for LMS Express and Cunard Line, rail and ocean travel

Grace Darling, lighthouse keeper's daughter
Grace Horsley Darling (1815 - 1842), daughter of the lighthouse keeper, William Darling, on the Farne Islands, who rowed with her father to the sinking steamboat the SS Forfarshire in 1838

General Sherman
circa 1865: No.1, the Union Pacific Railways first locomotive, otherwise known as the General Sherman, brought to Omaha by steamboat from St Louis on 8th June 1865

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, watching work on an early steamboat, c 1856 (b / w photo)
3099642 Isambard Kingdom Brunel, watching work on an early steamboat, c 1856 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Paddle steamer Medway Queen, Sheerness, Kent
Paddle steamer Medway Queen, arriving at Sheerness-on-Sea, Kent. During the Second World War she acted as a minesweeper, and made seven evacuation trips from Dunkirk in 1940, rescuing 7000 men

PITTSBURGH: STEEL MILL. Jones and Laughlin steel mills in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photograph, c1910

Naval Battle on the Mississippi, 1861 Civil War Engraving
Engraving of the great Naval battle on the Mississippi, passage of the Second Division of the Federal Squadron past St. Philip, April 24, 1862

Atlantic Cable Laying
Illustration of workers on board the Great Eastern passing out cable for the Trans-Atlantic telegraph cable in July 1866. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

The port from Mont Boron, Nice, France, early 20th century. Postcard showing the famous resort on the Riviera

Latvia - Riga - Agenskalns
Agenskalns a district in Riga, located on the left bank of the Daugava, an old neighbourhood, mainly built in the late 19th - early 20th century. Formerly known as Hegensberg. Date: circa 1901

Steamboat Pier, Fleetwood, Wyre district, Lancashire
Steamboat Pier and Railway Station, Fleetwood, Wyre district, Lancashire Date: circa 1907

A Good Pull
25th May 1929: Cunard liner the SS Berengaria with tugs in attendance. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

French Line steamship poster, 1930s
STEAMSHIP POSTER, 1930s. French Line steamship poster, 1930s

On the Clyde, Glasgow, 1879 (oil on board)
CW213860 On the Clyde, Glasgow, 1879 (oil on board) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 28x44 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

View on the Parramatta River, c1900. Creator: Unknown
View on the Parramatta River, c1900. From " 50 Picturesque Photographic Views of Sydney and Surroundings". [Swain & Co. Sydney]

Steamship in port of Mollendo, Peru, South America
Moonlit scene with a steamship in the port of Mollendo, southern Peru, South America. Date: 1916

The Harbour, Bridlington, Yorkshire, England. Showing steamboat Date: 1940s

Charlotte Dundas Paddle Boat
Print of the Charlotte Dundas, the first practical application of steam power driving a paddle wheel. Designed by William Symington and trested on the Forth and Clyde Canal in 1802

LONDON: ROWING, 1865. Procession of the London Boat Clubs on the Thames River, the opening ceremony of the Thames Rowing Season. Wood engraving, English, April 1865

STEAMER CAPTAIN, 1912. Edgar E. Brookhart, pilot of the Queen City steamboat of New Orleans, Louisiana. Photograph, 1912

MISSISSIPPI STEAMBOAT, c1896. The Bluff City, sternwheel steamboat of the Anchor Line, moored along the Mississippi River some time between its launching in 1896

NEW YORK: CHAUTAUQUA. The Hotel Athenaeum, on Chautauqua Lake, New York. Drawing, 1881

SS Arandora Star
11th July 1931: Blue Star liner Arandora Star at Immingham docks, Lincolnshire. (Photo by J. B. Helsby/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Italy - Bellagio - Great British Hotel on Lake Como Date: circa 1900s

Here Comes Haig
January 1919: The Jan Beydell in dazzle camouflage bringing Sir Douglas Haig in to port and to the reception committee awaiting him on the quayside. (Photo by A. R)

SS Berengaria
4th May 1933: The giant Cunard liner Berengaria entering Southampton harbour assisted by tugs. (Photo by Edward G. Malindine/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Port of New Orleans, engraved by D. G. Thompson (coloured engraving)
XIR192825 Port of New Orleans, engraved by D.G. Thompson (coloured engraving) by Waud, Alfred R. (1828-91) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; American, out of copyright

Newcastle-upon-Tyne from the South (engraving)
XJF466215 Newcastle-upon-Tyne from the South (engraving) by Knox, John (1778-1845); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat
5616355 The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Weser workmen destroying Denis Papin's steamboat)

USA History: Steamboat
5313436 USA History: Steamboat; SeM Studio/UIG.

The Paddlesteamer "Comet", built by Henry Bell in 1812
3083163 The Paddlesteamer "Comet", built by Henry Bell in 1812.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900).

Landing-Stage, the Lido, c.1910 (b/w photo)
FTB103660 Landing-Stage, the Lido, c.1910 (b/w photo); Collezione Naya-Bohm, Venice, Italy; © Francesco Turio Bohm.

Steam launches on the Thames, 1850
3359164 Steam launches on the Thames, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of steam launches on the Thames. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Robert Fulton's paddle steamer 'Clermont' on her maiden commercial voyage, 1850
3359160 Robert Fulton's paddle steamer 'Clermont' on her maiden commercial voyage, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Fulton's paddle steamer 'Clermont' which plied)

Robert Fulton's paddle steamer 'Clermont', 1850
3359156 Robert Fulton's paddle steamer 'Clermont', 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Fulton's paddle steamer 'Clermont' which plied between New York)

IMMIGRATION USA 'We look for a million-man: very good salary', c.1885 (woodcut)
2967620 IMMIGRATION USA 'We look for a million-man: very good salary', c.1885 (woodcut); (add.info.: IMMIGRATION USA 'We look for a million-man)

Photo Achensee, Tyrol, cruise, 2 June 1926, Boat
953341 Photo Achensee, Tyrol, cruise, 2 June 1926, Boat by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Photo Steam ship Habsburg, Danube, Austria
952515 Photo Steam ship Habsburg, Danube, Austria by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

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"Revolutionizing Transportation: The Legacy of Steamboats" Steamboats, a marvel of engineering and innovation, have left an indelible mark on the history of transportation. Spearheaded by visionary minds like Isambard Kingdom Brunel, these vessels propelled humanity into a new era of travel. In the early 19th century, Brunel's genius gave birth to steam-powered ships that revolutionized maritime exploration. Grace Darling and her father rowed valiantly in their steamboat, rescuing stranded sailors from treacherous waters. Their heroic act showcased the immense potential and life-saving capabilities of this groundbreaking invention. The grandeur and power of steamboats reached its pinnacle with the RMS Titanic. As it sat majestically in dry dock, its colossal propellers stood as testament to mankind's ambition to conquer the seas. Even Queen Elizabeth II herself embarked on a luxurious cruise aboard a majestic steamboat cruiser. One such iconic vessel was the SS Great Eastern - a true engineering marvel that dwarfed all others at its time. Its sheer size and technological advancements made it an epitome of human ingenuity. Across continents, steamboats played vital roles in shaping history. The paddle steamer Sultana sailed through Helena during critical times capturing moments frozen in time forevermore. In Louisiana's Bayou by Torchlight, these magnificent boats illuminated waterways with their glowing presence. From Aberdeen came Richard Irvin & Sons' advert showcasing Scotland's contribution to this transformative industry. Paddle steamer La Marguerite exemplified elegance as it gracefully glided across serene waters while offering unparalleled comfort to its passengers. As technology advanced further into the 20th century, rail and ocean travel seamlessly merged thanks to companies like LMS Express and Cunard Line depicted in an enchanting English poster from 1930s – promising unforgettable journeys for adventurous souls seeking new horizons. But amidst all these achievements lies another tale worth mentioning - that of Grace Darling, the lighthouse keeper's daughter.