Royal Mail Ship Collection

Wreck of the Montreal Ocean Steam-Ship Company's mail-steamer Jura, Crosby Point...Liverpool, 1864. Creator: Smyth
Wreck of the Montreal Ocean Steam-Ship Company's mail-steamer Jura, at Crosby Point, near Liverpool, 1864. 'The Jura...had made her passage across the Atlantic...She arrived at the Bell Buoy

The Royal Mail Clipper "Schomberg", 1856. Creator: Unknown. The Royal Mail Clipper "Schomberg"
The Royal Mail Clipper "Schomberg", 1856. The Melbourne papers received by last Australian mail contain full particulars of the wreck of this splendid ship

The Royal Mail Steamer, " Moselle, " which struck on a reef near Colon and became a Total... 1891
'The Royal Mail Steamer, " Moselle, " which struck on a reef near Colon and became a Total Wreck. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

The Royal Mail Motor Liner Asturias (22, 500 Tons Gross), c1930. Creator
The Royal Mail Motor Liner " Asturias" (22, 500 Tons Gross), c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

The Attractive Colouring of the Union Castle liner Stirling Castle, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. II, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Fleetway House, London]

A Twin-Screw motorship, the Stirling Castle built by Harland and Wolff, 1937
A Twin-Screw motorship of 25, 550 tons gross, the Stirling Castle was built by Harland and Wolff, Ltd. for the Union-Castle Lines South African Royal Mail service, 1937

Top Deck of the Strathmore with modern lifeboats, 1936
The Top Deck of the Strahmore showing some of the fine modern lifeboats carried by this liner, 1936. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. 1, edited by Clarence Winchester

A Home on the Rolling Deep. Aboard a Royal Mail. 1914. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell. [William Heinemann, London, 1914]

A Royal Mail Dining Hall, 1914. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell. [William Heinemann, London, 1914]

The RMS Mauretania, 20th century. RMS Mauretania, sister ship of the Lusitania, was an ocean liner built by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson at Wallsend, Tyne and Wear

Paddlewheel steamship Arabia of the Cunard LIne
Royal Mail steamship " Arabia" of the Cunard Line, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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The Royal Mail Ship was a symbol of luxury and elegance, transporting passengers in style across the vast oceans. These majestic vessels were adorned with opulent decor and provided top-notch service to their esteemed guests. From grand ballrooms to lavish dining rooms, every detail on board exuded sophistication and class. Passengers aboard a Royal Mail Ship could expect nothing but the best as they embarked on their journey to exotic destinations around the world. Whether sipping champagne on deck or enjoying a gourmet meal in the elegant dining room, travelers were treated like royalty from start to finish. The allure of sailing on a Royal Mail Ship was not just about reaching your destination, but also about experiencing the journey itself. The ship's crew went above and beyond to ensure that every passenger felt pampered and well taken care of throughout their voyage. As these magnificent ships glided through the ocean waters, they left a trail of awe and wonder in their wake. The sight of a Royal Mail Ship approaching port was always met with excitement and anticipation, as it meant another unforgettable adventure was about to begin. In an age where travel has become more about efficiency than luxury, the legacy of the Royal Mail Ships serves as a reminder of a time when crossing oceans was an experience to be savored and cherished forever.