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White Star Line, RMS Olympic, top of on board stationery
White Star Line, RMS Olympic, top of a piece of on board stationery dated September 20th 1911, the day of the Hawke collision incident, from May brothers personal archive of shipping items. Date: 1911
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This evocative piece of maritime history is a top of a board stationery from the White Star Line's RMS Olympic, dated September 20th, 1911. The Olympic was the sister ship to the ill-fated RMS Titanic, and this stationery bears witness to a significant event in its history – the Hawke collision incident. The White Star Line, renowned for its luxury cruises and iconic red-and-white star logo, was a leading player in ocean liner travel during the early 1900s. This stationery, part of the personal archive of the May brothers, adds an intriguing layer to the story of the White Star Line and its vessels. On the day of September 20th, 1911, the RMS Olympic was en route to Southampton from New York when it collided with the SS Hawke, a collier, off the coast of Ireland. The incident caused minor damage to the Olympic but resulted in the loss of several lives on the Hawke. The collision was a stark reminder of the challenges and risks inherent in ocean travel during this era. The stationery, with its elegant design and the White Star Line's distinctive logo, offers a glimpse into the world of luxury ocean liner travel in the 1910s. The rich history and intrigue surrounding the White Star Line, RMS Olympic, and the Hawke collision incident make this piece of ephemera a valuable addition to any maritime or historical collection.
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