Fishguard Collection

Old Fishguard Harbour, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
View of the Old Fishguard Harbour, with a steamer and sailing ships, in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, before the GWR railway station was built

GWR Harbour & Docks Fishguard, 1909
Arrival of the Maurentania from New York

Tregwynt Mansion, near Granston, West Wales
Tregwynt Mansion, a Georgian house near Granston and Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, West Wales, viewed from the south. The house belonged to the Harries family for many generations

Goodwick Railway Station, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A long line of passengers and staff waiting on the platform at Goodwick Railway Station on the Great Western Railway, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. They are all looking across at the camera

Ship Passengers
Passengers who have disembarked from the Cunard liner Mauretania at Fishguard, Pembroke waiting with their luggage to board the first special passenger train to London

Wales / Fishguard
The Old Fort and Dinas Head, Fishguard Bay, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Date: 1930s

Fishguard Harbour Railway Station construction, South Wales
View of Fishguard Harbour from the sea, during construction of the new GWR railway station, in Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Lower Quay, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire
The Lower Quay, Fishguard, near Goodwick, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Date: 1920s

Mauretania Tender
Passengers disembarking from the Sir Francis Drake, tender to the Cunard liner Mauretania upon their arrival at Fishguard, Pembroke. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

SS Mauretania
The Cunard liner Mauretania draws into the bay at Fishguard, Pembroke. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

SS Mauretania
The Cunard liner SS Mauretania at Fishguard, Pembroke. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Passenger Transfer
Passengers disembarking from the Cunard liner SS Mauretania onto a tender at Fishguard, Pembroke. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Newport, Pembroke and Fishguard railway, South Wales
View of the Newport, Pembroke and Fishguard railway, South Wales. This steam train is on its way to Fishguard, currently passing through fields in the Puncheston area near Haverfordwest

Moby Dick himself takes shape: The monstrous leviathan, with whom Ahab and the whalers waged a feud to the death, is being constructed in Fishguard Harbour

TOMB OF JEMIMA NICHOLAS
The Fishguard tombstone of Jemima Nicholas, Welsh heroine of the French invasion of Britain, 22 February 1797. Aged 47 at the time, she rounded up 12 Frenchmen with her pitchfork! Date: 1750? - 1832

County Map of Pembrokeshire, Wales, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Shipping a British car by ferry, Fishguard, South Wales. Date: 1950s

The Old Market Hall at Fishguard in respect of which plans have been approved in principle by the local council for conversion into a Civic Centre at an estimated cost of £ 21, 000

A striking view of steamships in Fishguard Harbour, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Date: 1950s

Fishguard Harbour, 1910. Artist: Great Western Railway Co
Fishguard Harbour, 1910. From The British Isles in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. D.Lit. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1910]

Construction of Fishguard Harbour Station, Pembrokeshire, c1905
A view of the construction of Fishguard Harbour Station on the Pembrokeshire coast, Wales in c.1905, one year before the station opened

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Coastline at Penbwchdy Strumble Head

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Crfrwy looking back to Newport and Carningli nr Fishguard

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Coastline at Pwllgwaelod

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Heather and coastline near Strumble Head

Loading motor cars, 1937
Motor cards being loaded onto SS St David at Fishguard Harbour in May 1937

SS Aquitania
16th June 1920: The Cunard liner, the Aquitania, arrives at the port of Fishguard, on the return of her maiden voyage. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

River baptism at Fishguard, Wales
The Reverend Dan Davies standing alone with his arms outstretched in the river in Fishguard, Wales, at the conclusion of a public baptismal service

Cunard Line to New York
Poster advertising the Cunard Line service to New York and the Continent via Fishguard in Wales, featuring a passenger liner

Lower Quay, Fishguard, Cardiganshire
Lower Quay, Fishguard, near Cardigan, Cardiganshire, Wales. Date: 1930s

Gorsedd Stone Circle, Penslade, Pembrokeshire
Gorsedd Stone Circle, Penslade, Fishguard, near Goodwick, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Date: 1920s

Coal Train
1st April 1908: Railway sidings at Fishguard. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Boat Train
4th September 1909: The dining car of the Lusitanias boat train, at Fishguard. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

GWR Boat Train
May 1908: The Great Western Railway boat train, taking passengers to the Mauretania, leaving Fishguard station. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

On Board Bar
Passengers drinking in one of the bars on board the Cunard liner SS Mauretania as it draws into Fishguard, Pembroke. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

SS Mauretania
Crowds on a ferry watching the Cunard liner SS Mauretania draw into Fishguard, Pembroke. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

SS Mauretania
The stern of the Cunard liner SS Mauretania as she nears the coast at Fishguard in Pembroke. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Shore Leave
Passengers are transferred from the Cunard liner SS Mauretania to her tender before being transported to shore at Fishguard, Pembroke. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Lone Seamen
Two seamen are drawn behind the stern of the Cunard liner SS Mauretania at Fishguard, Pembroke. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Aquitania Arrival
Crowds on a ferry watching the arrival of the Cunard liner Aquitania at Fishguard, Pembroke. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Abandoning Ship
30th August 1909: Passengers transfer from the Cunard liner SS Mauretania to the ships tender, before reaching the shore at Fishguard, Pembroke. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Lusitania
14th September 1909: The Cunard liner the Lusitania arrives at Fishguard. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Needle Rock, Fishguard, Wales
The Needle Rock at Fishguard, Wales. It is a dolerite stack with a hole through its base, standing 130 feet high. Showing locals rowing a boat through the opening

104-year-old Welshwoman in a motor car
Pictured at Nine Wells near Solva in Pembrokeshire, 104-year-old Welshwoman, Mrs Mary Hughes, the oldest person in Wales. She lived the whole of her life in the Fishguard area

Strumble Head Lighthouse, near Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Date: built 1908

Needle Rock, near Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Date: BC

Fishguard Harbour
Boats in Lower Fishguard Harbour, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Date: early 1960s

Wales / Gwaun Valley
The Gwaun Valley, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, south Wales. Date: 1930s

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Fishguard, located in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, is a town steeped in history and maritime charm. Its origins can be traced back to the Old Fishguard Harbour, which has witnessed countless ships come and go over the years. In 1909, the GWR Harbour & Docks Fishguard was established, further solidifying its importance as a bustling port. Connected to this thriving harbor is the Goodwick Railway Station, serving as a vital link for travelers exploring Pembrokeshire and beyond. Nearby Tregwynt Mansion offers a glimpse into the grandeur of West Wales architecture. Fishguard's significance extends beyond its local boundaries; it holds an important place within Welsh history. The town proudly represents Wales with its vibrant culture and rich heritage. The arrival of ship passengers at Fishguard Harbour Railway Station was always met with excitement and anticipation. Construction efforts aimed to enhance this gateway to South Wales were underway during that time. One cannot miss the picturesque Lower Quay in Fishguard, situated along the stunning Pembrokeshire coastline. It serves as both a reminder of bygone eras and a hub for present-day activities. Notably, Fishguard played host to renowned vessels such as Mauretania Tender and SS Mauretania – symbols of maritime excellence. Passengers eagerly transferred between these majestic ships while experiencing unparalleled luxury on their journeys.