Maiden Voyage Collection

The Great Western
The SS Great Western departs on her maiden voyage from Bristol to New York, 8th April 1838. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the oak-hulled paddle-wheel steamship was scrapped in 1856

The 83, 000 ton Cunard-White Star Liner Queen Elizabeth cast off her moorings
The 83, 000 ton Cunard-White Star Liner " Queen Elizabeth" cast off her moorings and Southampton and slid slowly from her berth to begin her maiden passenger voyage to New York

An engraving depicting the loss of the Royal Mail steamship 'Amazon' on her maiden voyage, 4th January 1852
5311055 An engraving depicting the loss of the Royal Mail steamship 'Amazon' on her maiden voyage, 4th January 1852

The loss of the Royal Mail steam ship 'Amazon', 1850
3478514 The loss of the Royal Mail steam ship 'Amazon', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the loss of the Royal Mail steam ship 'Amazon' on her maiden voyage)

Maiden Voyage of the SS Normandie from Le Havre, 29 May, 1935 (colour lithograph)
488568 Maiden Voyage of the SS Normandie from Le Havre, 29 May, 1935 (colour lithograph) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Eastern, 1860: The Vessel leaving Southampton on her First Voyage, June 17, (1901). The SS Great Eastern was an iron sailing steamship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel with John Scott

The RMS Titanic. Creator: Unknown
The RMS Titanic. Operated by the White Star Line, Titanic was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner of her time, and thought to be unsinkable

Britannia steamship, first of Cunard steamships, sailing from Liverpool to Boston on maiden voyage, 1840 (colour litho)
3610862 Britannia steamship, first of Cunard steamships, sailing from Liverpool to Boston on maiden voyage, 1840 (colour litho) by British School

The launch of the new battleship Regina Elena in the Spezia Arsenal (colour litho)
2798788 The launch of the new battleship Regina Elena in the Spezia Arsenal (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

On the Way to South Africa (litho)
1043174 On the Way to South Africa (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to South Africa)

The Great Battleship Regina Margherita Launched In La Spezia On May 30th (colour litho)
2798440 The Great Battleship Regina Margherita Launched In La Spezia On May 30th (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

RMS Titanic departing from Southanpton on her maiden voyage, April 5, 1912 (b / w photo)
DGC449521 RMS Titanic departing from Southanpton on her maiden voyage, April 5, 1912 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Savannah, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic, 1819 (engraving)
PNP248806 Savannah, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic, 1819 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The progress of science in the Victorian era (photogravure)
6030874 The progress of science in the Victorian era (photogravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The progress of science in the Victorian era)

Maiden voyage of the Cunard liner Aquitania, 1914 (colour litho)
972778 Maiden voyage of the Cunard liner Aquitania, 1914 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maiden voyage of the Cunard liner Aquitania, 1914)

The RMS Titanic leaving Southampton, 10 April 1912. Creator: Unknown
The RMS Titanic leaving Southampton, 10 April 1912. Operated by the White Star Line, Titanic was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner of her time, and thought to be unsinkable

The Titanics Passengers Taking Their Last Look at Home, (April 20), 1912. Creator: Unknown
The Titanics Passengers Taking Their Last Look at Home, (April 20), 1912. A photograph taken as the boat was leaving Southampton on April 10th, showing, on the deck

Her First and Last Voyage: the Titanic Passing up the Solent on Wednesday, April 10th on her Departure from Southampton, (April 20), 1912. The ship on her maiden, and last, voyage

First Class Dining Saloon on board Victoria, 1931. Victoria by Italian cruise company Lloyd Triestino. Its maiden voyage from Italy to Egypt, decomissioned in 1974

Second Class Smoking Room on board Victoria, 1931. From The Studio Volume 102, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1931]

First Class Cabin de Luxe on board Victoria, 1931. From The Studio Volume 102, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1931]

At Toulon, Launching the Russian battleship Cesarevitch, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 17th March 1901

Isambard Kingdom Brunels Great Western, 1882. The Great Western was launched in 1837 for the Great Western Steamship Co as the first of three steamships designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Robert Fultons steam vessel The North River Steamboat or North River, aka The Clermont. She steamed 150 miles in 32 hours on her trial trip in 1807. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920

Ship surrounded by crowd celebrating maiden voyage

A Woman passengers on the maiden voyage of the RMS Queen Elizabeth luxury liner
A Woman passengers on the maiden voyage of the RMS " Queen Elizabeth" luxury liner, wears make up in front of a vanity mirror in her cabin aboard the ship. 23 October 1946

Passengers on the maiden voyage of the RMS Queen Elizabeth a luxury liner, enjoyed
Passengers on the maiden voyage of the RMS " Queen Elizabeth" a luxury liner, enjoyed deck sports during the Atlantic crossing. The sports deck extends the whole width of the great ship

First Transatlantic Steamship Crossin
The paddle steamers SS Sirius and the SS Great Western in New York harbour after their arrival following the first transatlantic crossing by steam power

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"The Maiden Voyage: A Journey Through Maritime History" Embarking on a journey through time, we witness the grandeur and significance of maiden voyages that have shaped maritime history. In 1838, The Great Western set sail as the first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean, marking a new era in travel. This remarkable feat paved the way for future iconic vessels like The 83, 000-ton Cunard-White Star Liner Queen Elizabeth, which cast off her moorings with elegance and grace. The year was 1860 when The Great Eastern embarked on her inaugural voyage from Southampton. With hearts filled with anticipation, passengers bid farewell to loved ones as this colossal vessel ventured into uncharted waters. Fast forward to April 1912 - an infamous date etched in our collective memory. Two survivors of the ill-fated Titanic stand before us in a haunting black and white photograph. Their eyes tell tales of tragedy and resilience amidst one of history's most devastating maritime disasters. Yet hope emerged from despair as Captain Rostron of the Carpathia is presented with the American Cross of Honour in 1913. His heroic efforts saved countless lives during that fateful night aboard Titanic. A glimpse into another chapter reveals us a somber scene - members of Titanic's crew at an inquiry held after its sinking. Faces etched with sorrow bear witness to their shared responsibility for this unimaginable loss. Returning to brighter days, we find ourselves transported back to Liverpool in 1840 where Britannia steamship embarks on her maiden voyage to Boston. This historic moment marks Cunard's entry into transatlantic travel and sets forth a legacy that endures till today. April 2nd, 1912 - Titanic stands proudly ready for her maiden voyage; majestic yet unaware of what fate has in store for her just days ahead. Her lights blaze brightly against an ominous backdrop – an eerie foreshadowing of the tragedy that would unfold.