Ships Collection (page 15)

The steamship SS President Roosevelt. 1st February 1926

The Former Crack liner ship Olympic being broken up at Thos. W Ward Limited Shipbreakers at Jarrow on the River Tyne

The hull of the Former Crack liner ship Olympic leaves Jarrow bound for Inverkeithing, where her breaking up will be completed

The dry dock at T W Greenwell shipbuilders in Sunderland

Workers from at Swan Hunter shipbuilders in Wallsend leave after a shift

The Shell oil tanker Megara seen here on her way up the River Thames to discharge her cargo of 206, 000 tons of oil. The ship is nearly a quarter of a mile from bow to stern. 7th October 1968

The ship SS Asturias which transported many immigrants from Britain to Australia 15th September 1953

The US navy ship The Constitution, side view
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The P&O Liner Canberra at Harland and Wolff shipyard, Belfast 1960
The P&O Liner Canberra at Harland and Wolff shipyard Belfast 1960

Eleanor, replica of one of the Boston Tea Party ships, outside Boston Tea Party Museum
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Eleanor, replica of one of the Boston Tea Party ships, outside Boston Tea Party Museum

RMS Queen Mary under construction at Clydebank, Glasgow 1931

Tall Ships sail out of the river Mersey at Liverpool
More than 20 vessels sail out of the river Mersey at Liverpool to the start of the 2008 tall ships race first leg to Norway

Hull Docks, 1935
The Fish docks at Hull during the 1935 fishermens strike

The schooner Atlas on the beach in the harbour, St Ives, Cornwall. 1903
Children make the most of the anchor cable as a seat in the sun at low tide. The small boat to the left of the Atlas, has the name Irene painted on the bow

Sailing ships in Runcorn Dock, Cheshire 1934

Shipwreck washed ashore by hurricane Maria. Dominica, December 2017. Stitched panorama. Wrecks like this appear picturesque but may release toxic materials from the hulls

Kneehigh Theatre, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1990
The Kneehigh Theatre Company performed, for one night only, Boris Howarths The Last Voyage of Long John Silver in Lostwithiel Community Centre. Back row: Jo Gulliver, Alan Kennedy and Giles King

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Archipelago with a ssiling ship in the Mljet National Park, Mljet Island, Dubrovnik-Neretva, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe

Sailing boats on the Tigris in 1917

The ocean liner QE2 at sea
The Queen Elizabeth 2 in 1987

Tower Bridge raised for Dixie Queen Paddlesteamer, London, UK
Tower Bridge raised for Dixie Queen Paddlesteamer on the River Thames in London

Porto Pollo beach with Isola Isuledda Island, Porto Puddu, Gallura, Sardinia, Italy

Cala Spinosa, Capo Testa, Santa Teresa di Gallura, Sardinia, Italy

Harbor of Greetsiel in the morning light, Krummhorn, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Harbor of Leer with city hall and river Leda, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Turf ship at Groszefehn, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Historical steam ship at Papenburg, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Main canal with sailboat at Papenburg, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Greetsiel harbor in early morning light, Krummhorn, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Greetsiel Harbor at sunrise, Krummhorn, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Turf ship in front of the Van-Velen moor and homeland museum, Papenburg, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Aeneas Mackintosh, Jameson Adams and Bertam Armytage on board Nimrod
British Antarctic Expedition 1907-09. Leader: Ernest Shackleton

Stena Line dock and Port of Kiel administrative building, Kiel harbor, Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Sailing boat at Germaniahafen port, Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Houses with colorful facades on Hafenstrasse and anchored boat, Husum, Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Houses with colorful facades on Hafenstrasse and boat at low tide, Husum, Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Shipwreck Tonnenleger Hildegard at Binnenhafen, Husum, Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Navy Day celebrations, Saint Petersburg, Russia

View towards Cruiser Aurora, that in 1917 fired a blank shot at the Winter Palace to start the revolution, and Nakhimov Naval School, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Navy Day celebrations on Neva River, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Boats in the Bodden harbour of Zingst, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Baltic Sea, North Germany, Germany

Restaurant boats in the port of Wismar, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Baltic Sea, Northern Germany, Germany

Stralsund harbour, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, North Germany, Germany

Les 9 Ecluses de Fonseranes at the Canal du Midi near Beziers, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Herault, Occitanie, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Sailing boats and fishing boat in the old port of Honfleur, Calvados, Normandy, France

Sailing boats in the old port of Honfleur, Calvados, Normandy, France

Sailing boats in Honfleur Harbour, Calvados, Normandy, France

Honfleur harbor in the evening light, Calvados, Normandy, France

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From historic vessels to majestic warships, they have always captivated our imagination. The Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village by A. G. Sherwood Hunter transports us back in time, showcasing the beauty of traditional sailing boats amidst picturesque scenery. Meanwhile, the Gokstad Ship at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo stands as a testament to Scandinavian seafaring prowess and craftsmanship. The HMS Bulwark, an iconic British aircraft carrier, has played a significant role throughout history. From its involvement in World War II to hosting Westland Whirlwinds and witnessing the return of HMS Invincible from the Falklands conflict in 1982, this mighty vessel has seen it all. Speaking of historical significance, the Vasa warship takes center stage at Stockholm's Vasa Museum. Despite its tragic sinking on its maiden voyage in the 17th century, this marvel of engineering now serves as a reminder of Sweden's naval heritage. During World War II, HMS Illustrious proudly served her country with distinction. Her bravery was matched only by that of her sister ship HMS Ark Royal and their valiant crew members who fought tirelessly for freedom on treacherous seas. Not all they can bound for battle; some embark on remarkable journeys across diverse landscapes. The SS Oriana epitomizes adventure as it voyages from tropical paradises to snow-covered destinations—a true symbol of exploration and wanderlust. Lastly but not leastly is HMS Ajax—her name synonymous with courage and resilience since 1936 when she first set sail under British colors. This formidable cruiser paved the way for future naval triumphs while leaving an indelible mark on maritime history. Whether they transport us through time or carry us into uncharted territories, ships continue to inspire awe and fascination worldwide.