Steam Ships Collection (page 10)

NORMANDIE (SEBILLE)
French transatlantic liner

GREAT WESTERN STEAMER
One of the first steamships to cross the Atlantic, Brunels paddle-wheel vessel was the first purpose-built passenger liner, making 64 crossings before being broken up in 1856

ATLANTIQUE SWIM POOL
The Swimming Pool

Steamship Leith 1847
The Leith arriving at Granton Pier, Edinburgh, while The Monarch leaves for London

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

Hms Invincible
Battle-cruiser HMS Invincible played a crucial role in the Battle of the Falklands in 1914, sinking the German vessels Scharnhorst and Gneisnau

LINER UNITED STATES
A number of small tugs alongside the liner United States, holder of the Blue Riband of the Atlantic, at Southampton

Robert F Stockton Ship
John Ericsson successfully tests his screw propeller on this steamship which crosses the Atlantic, leading to his emigration to the U.S. and many other innovations

Staffordshire Steamship
Passenger liner of the Bibby line

Strathnaver Steamship
Passenger liner of the P&O line

Strathmore Steamship
Passenger liner of the P&O line

Tsukuba Warship
Japanese battlecruiser, somewhat obsolete even when built : in 1917 her magazine will catch fire and she will explode and sink in Yokosuka Bay

Tuscania Steamship
Passenger liner of the Anchor Line, plying between England and India, on one occasion carrying the writer of this caption as a small boy

Vandyck Steamship
Passenger liner of the Lamport and Holt company

Vindictive Warship
British warship active during World War One

William Fawcett Steamer
The first steamship of the Peninsula Steam Navigation Company, later the Peninsula and Oriental (P&O) line

Standart Royal Yacht
Royal yacht of the Tsar of Russia

Victoria & Albert Yacht
Royal yacht of Queen Victoria : this is the third such ship to proudly bear this illustrious name

Orduna Steamship
Passenger liner of the Pacific Steam Navigation company

OLYMPIC STEAMSHIP
Passenger liner of the Cunard line

Newfoundland Steamer
Passenger steamship of the Furness line, preseumably sailing between Britain and Canada

Niagara Steamship
Canadian passenger liner used on the Vancouver to Australia run

NIMROD STEAMSHIP
Former Newfoundland whaler, used by Shackleton in his Antarctic expedition

King George V Warship
Warship of the Royal Navy

Moldavia Steamship
Royal Mail steamer of the P&O line to the Far East

STEAMSHIPS / ASTURIAS
Turbine passenger liner of the Royal Mail Lines employed on the South American run

Anchor Line Steamer
A passenger liner of the Anchor Line leaves harbour for India or Australia

Imperial Star Liner
Passenger liner of the Blue Star Line

Highland Patriot Ship
Motor vessel of the Royal Mail Lines

Hohenzollern Steamship
German armed steam yacht

Homeric Liner
Passenger ship of the Cunard White Star line, sailing from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg

DUCHESS OF RICHMOND
Passenger liner of the Canadian Pacific Line

Fitch Steamboat 2
John Fitchs second steamboat on the Delaware River

CITY OF MANCHESTER
Steam passenger ship of the Inman Line employed on the North Atlantic run

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

Bristol Paddlesteamer
Paddle steamer of the Fall River Line, plying between New York and Boston

Balkal (Cig Card)
British-built steamship built for use on Russias Lake Balkal. Her hull is designed to withstand the ice which frequently impedes navigation of the lake

Warrior Cigarette Card
This British battleship is the worlds first iron-hulled capital ship; she has a speed of 14 knots (26km/h). Now restored and docked at Portsmouth, Hampshire

esperance Bay steamship
Passenger ship of the Aberdeen and Commonwealth Line

LINER MAURETANIA
Passenger liner of the Cunard White Star line, she held the Blue Riband for 21 years; she was withdrawn from service and broken up in 1935

Warrior (Dutton)
This British warship is the first ironclad - a capital ship with an iron hull. She has been restored and is docked at Portsmouth, Hampshire

Great Eastern (Cig Card)

Great Eastern Construct
Under construction, at Millwall, seen from the river Thames

Great Eastern in Gale
The Ladies Saloon is an uncomfortable place to be when the Great Eastern encounters a gale

Great Eastern Remains
The last, sad remains of the great ship at New Ferry, on the Mersey, Lancashire

Great Eastern Launched
Miss Hope hopefully names the ship Leviathan - but the launch is abortive and is not completed until 31 January 1858

Great Eastern / Lifeboats
Lifeboats on the starboard quarter of the Great Eastern

Great Easterns Engines
The huge screw engines of the Great Eastern, designed and bult by James Watt and Co

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Steam ships have long been an iconic symbol of maritime travel, connecting continents and cultures across the vast oceans. From the majestic vessels of the Union-Castle Line to the captivating posters adorning Barry Island and Normandie, these steamships epitomize a bygone era of elegance and adventure. One cannot help but be enthralled by the grandeur depicted in the Barry Island poster, showcasing a magnificent steamship sailing through azure waters towards distant horizons. The image evokes a sense of wanderlust, beckoning travelers to embark on unforgettable voyages. Similarly, the Normandie poster exudes sophistication with its sleek design and bold colors. This French Line masterpiece captures the essence of luxury travel aboard this renowned vessel, enticing passengers with promises of opulence and refinement. In contrast to leisurely cruises, warships like HMS Hood served as formidable protectors during times of conflict. The sheer power emanating from this British battleship reminds us that steamships played crucial roles in shaping history. The British India Steam Navigation Company Ltd stands as a testament to Britain's colonial past. Its steamships traversed vast distances between England and India, facilitating trade routes and cultural exchanges that forever altered both nations' destinies. Meanwhile, Cunard White Star liners embodied elegance at sea. These floating palaces were synonymous with comfort and style – where passengers could revel in luxurious accommodations while journeying across oceans towards new adventures. Tragically, not all tales had happy endings; such was the case for Lancastria Steamship. Despite being one of Britain's most celebrated ocean liners before World War II erupted tragically sank off France's coast during an evacuation mission - reminding us that even mighty vessels are vulnerable amidst chaos. Yet amidst triumphs or tragedies alike—South America beckoned explorers via Royal Mail service offered by Union-Castle liner—a promise that exotic lands awaited those who dared venture forth into uncharted territories.