Cunarder Collection

STEAMSHIPS / MAURETANIA
Cunarder on the Atlantic run, at this time the fastest ocean-going liner of them all, breaking all the Atlantic records

SS Lucania - Cunard
SS Lucania. This Cunarder is the first ship to be equipped with Signor Marconis wireless system : for a while she holds the Blue Riband for the fastest Atlantic crossing. Date: circa 1920s

IMPERATOR STEAMSHIP
Liner of the Hamburg-Amerika line - the worlds largest ship in her day: she made only one crossing, then war came, after which she became the Cunarder Berengaria

Cunard Line, RMS Aquitania - brass pressure gauge
Cunard Line, RMS Aquitania - circular brass pressure gauge on a contemporary oak backing with plaque bearing the words Cunarder Aquitania 1914-1950'. Date: 1914-1950

Lusitania arriving in New York City, 1907 (b / w photo)
4072599 Lusitania arriving in New York City, 1907 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir B E Cunard (colour litho)
613078 Sir B E Cunard (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir B E Cunard, A Cunarder, 5 February 1881)

Lord Inverclyde (colour litho)
612757 Lord Inverclyde (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Inverclyde, A Cunarder, 28 July 1904, Vanity Fair)

Launch of Cunarder, Aquitania, by G. H. Davis
The launch of the year. First drawings of the gigantic Cunarder, the Aquitania, in the process of being built on the Clyde. Above: a cross section

The boat question by G. H. Davis
The boat question: a suggested method of launching ships boats (ie lifeboats) with long davits. The longer davit would launch the boat well clear of the ships side

RMS Queen Mary compared in size with Buckingham Palace
The newly launched RMS Queen Mary compared with Buckingham Palace and other large buildings. With other indications of her size, power, speed and safety. Date: 1934

BRITANNIC CUNARDER
Cunard motor vessel. Date: 1930s ?

Britannia Cunarder 2
Cunard passenger liner which starts the first regular transatlantic mail service; in 1849 she is sold to Germany and ignominiously ends her career sunk as a target ship. Date: launched 1840

Lucania Steamship
This Cunarder is the first ship to be equipped with Signor Marconis wireless system : for a while she holds the Blue Riband for the fastest Atlantic crossing. Date: 1901

The Lost Cunarder
Photograph of the Lusitania, a floating palace, torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat on May 7th 1915 with the loss of 1200 lives

STEAMSHIPS / LACONIA
Cunarder on the Atlantic run

STEAMSHIP FRANCONIA
Cunarder on the Atlantic run, described as a floating stadium because of her luxurious sports facilities - swimming pool, gymnasia and racquets court

STEAMSHIP CARONIA
Cunarder sailing between Liverpool and the United States : with her sister-ship Carmania she had a reputation for fine lines and luxurious accommodation

STEAMSHIP AQUITANIA
Cunarder on the Atlantic run, described by Lord Northcliffe as the wonder ship of the world

SCOTIA CUNARDER
The last great ocean-going paddle-wheel steamer, built for the Cunard Line, crossed the Atlantic in 9 days 22 hours : the most magnificent passenger steamer of her day

Britannia Cunarder
Passenger liner of the Cunard Line which starts the first regular transatlantic mail service; in 1849 she is sold to Germany and ends her career sunk as a target ship

Southampton Harbour
Aerial view of the harbour, with a Cunarder undergoing painting or something of the sort

Cunarder Cabin
A third-class two-berth room (they don t call it a cabin) on a Cunarder on the Atlantic run

Cunarder Dining Room
The third-class dining room of a Cunarder on the Atlantic run

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"Cunarder: The Majestic Steamships that Defined an Era" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Cunard Line, where steamships ruled the seas. From the iconic Mauretania to the elegant SS Lucania, these vessels were a testament to engineering marvels and opulent travel experiences. The Imperator Steamship may have been a competitor, but it was Cunard's RMS Aquitania that stole hearts with its brass pressure gauge proudly displayed on board. A set of books dedicated to steamships and ocean liners tells tales of their journeys across vast oceans. In 1907, a black and white photograph captured the awe-inspiring moment when Lusitania arrived in New York City, leaving spectators breathless. Sir B E Cunard himself is immortalized in a vibrant color lithograph alongside Lord Inverclyde - two visionaries who shaped this golden era of maritime history. G. H. Davis' artwork commemorates significant milestones like the launch Aquitania, showcasing both his talent and admiration for these magnificent ships. His masterpiece "The Boat Question" invites us to ponder the allure of sea voyages aboard these floating palaces. To truly grasp their magnitude, imagine RMS Queen Mary standing tall beside Buckingham Palace - an astonishing comparison that highlights their sheer size and splendor. Join us on a journey through time as we celebrate these legendary Cunarders; they remain forever etched in our collective memory as symbols of elegance, innovation, and adventure on the high seas.