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Winans Cigar-ShipOne of the series of cigar- ships built by the American engineer Ross Winans. This one is seen under construction at Blackwall, on the Thames. It was not very successful
Terra Nova SteamshipThis Scottish whaler is used by Captain Scott in his ill- fated attempt to be the first to reach the South Pole, 1911. launched 1884
Nassau WarshipWith three sister-ships, the Nassau is the first dreadnought in the German fleet : she carries twelve 280mm and twelve 150mm guns which will soon come in handy. Date: launched 1908
Von Der Tann CruiserGermanys first battlecruiser, she is severely damaged at the battle of Jutland, all guns out of action, but makes it home. She will be scuttled at Scapa Flow in June 1918. Date: launched 1909
A flotilla of steamships sailing under the flags of several nations. Date 1901
Little girl rescued from the Lusitania 1915Little girl clutching her dolls, survived the sinking of the Lusitania, but both parents drowned. Date: 1915
RMS Aquitania in Liverpool. She was a Cunard White Star Liner. 901 feet long, 45, 647 tons. Scrapped in 1950
The S. S. Princess Sophia, coastal passenger linerThe S.S. Princess Sophia, coastal passenger liner of the Canadian Pacific Railway. She was sunk in October 1918 with the loss of all aboard after grounding on Vanderbilt Reef in Lynn Canal near
S. S. Prince AlbertS.S. Prince Albert in the Bay of Fundy. The SS Prince Albert was wrecked on Butterworth Rocks off South Dundas Island in August 1914. She belonged to the Canadian National Railway. 1902
Cunard Line R. M. S. MauretaniaCunard Line R.M.S. Mauretania. Holder of the Blue Riband for the fastest transatlantic crossing (1907- 1929)
The Knickerbocker Bar on the S. S. Empress of BritainCanadian Pacific S.S. Empress of Britain. The Knickerbocker Bar. She was torpedoed by the german U-boat U-32, on the 28th October 1940. She was the largest British ship to be lost in the war. C. 1930s
An Allan Line Royal Mail triple screw steamerThe Allan Line Royal Mail triple screw steamer, " Victorian" and " Virginian". (12000 tons). Allan Line was bought by Canadian Pacific Steamships in 1917
The Canadian Pacific S. S. Empress of FranceThe Canadian Pacific S.S. Empress of France (18350 tons) 1930s
The magnificent steamships Egypt and Spain: of the national steamship line, between New York and Liverpool. Date c1879
The sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine 1915The giant cunard liner, Lusitania, in the First World War, was attacked by a German U-boat on 7 May 1915 and sank in 18 minutes killing 1198 people
The sinking of the Lusitania on the fateful voyage 1915During the First World War, the British Ocean liner the Lusitania, was sunk after a fatal blow dealt by the striking of two torpedoes, by a German submarine on the 7 May 1915
Lusitania - First sight of the approaching Torpedo 1915Passengers that were on the deck of the Lusitania, were looking out to sea, suddenly they saw a white streak close to the surface coming straight for the vessel. 7 May 1915
Departure of the army works corp from London Bridge for CrimDeparture of the Army Works Corp from London Bridge for the Crimea. About 450 men, consisting of mechanics and labourers, embarked on two Watermens steamers which conveyed them to the steamship Hansa
The Sinking of the Steamship Ville du Havre Date: 1873
Steam Boat Lexington FireAwful Conflagration of the Steam Boat Lexington in Long Island Sound on Monday Evening, January 13th 1840, by which melancholy occurrence, over 100 Persons Perished. Date: January 13th 1840
SS Bloodhound towed to shore - NewfoundlandSS Bloodhound with a broken shaft, being towed to port by SS Diana - Newfoundland and Labrador Date: 1910
Queen Mary Star LinerThe Cunard White Star liner the Queen Mary, moored at Longbeach, U.S.A. Date: late 1960s
Dreadnought PhotoThe battleship which has set the pattern for warships combining heavy gunpower with high speed. Date: 1906
Hms BellerophonThe fourth vessel of this name to serve in the Royal Navy, this Dreadnought-style battleship will take part in the battle of Jutland 1916, and be sold for scrap in 1921. Date: launched 1907
BRIGHTON QUEENA paddle steamer employed for holiday excursions. Date: 1934
Essex QueenPaddle steamer carrying holidaymakers on the Essex coast of East Anglia. Date: early 20th century
Ship ManitouThe Manitou carries passengers from Chicago to Mackinac Island, a popular resort in the Great Lakes. 1916
KILDONAN CASTLEA passenger liner of the Union Castle line : 9692 tons. Date: early 20th century
Hms IndominatbleOne of three battle-cruisers added to the R N at this time, sister to Invincible, she will take part in several notable engagements of WW1 including Jutland. Date: completed 1908
Destroyer at Speed 2A torpedo boat destroyer of the Royal Navy traveling at 36 knots. Their high speed and manoeuvrability make these ships ideal for scouting and escort duties. Date: circa 1914
HMS SUPERBThe seventh vessel of this name to serve in the Royal Navy. She will be sold in 1922. Date: built 1907
Yarmouth BelleA paddle-driven pleasure steamer carrying holidaymakers from Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Date: 1910
MARTHAs VINEYARDPaddle steamer serving the islands of the New England coastline. Date: 1874
Turner Paddle SteamerRiver steamer, paddle powered, operated by the London County Council. Date: 1905
Steamship SamariaPassenger liner of the Cunard White Star line, employed as a troopship in World War One. Date: circa 1915
Shipping on the Shatt al-Arab - Basra, Iraq - the waterway which eventually leads out into the Persian Gulf. Date: circa 1910s
Steamer Making WavesThe bow wave of a River Clyde pleasure steamer, Scotland. Date: 1950s
QUEEN MARY PASSENGERSLucky passengers relaxing on the stern deck of the Cunard White Star Liner Queen Mary, on one of her last voyages. Date: launched 1934
Erskine Wharf - Wheat Export Yard, Karachi, Pakistan (still India at this stage). Date: circa 1909
Izmir, Turkey - Activity on the quaysideBusy activity at the port of Smyrne (Smyrna, modern Izmir), Turkey Date: 1905
BRITANNIC CUNARDERCunard motor vessel. Date: 1930s ?
Britannia Cunarder 2Cunard 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
United States SteamshipAn American passenger ship is helped into port by some tug boats
TIGRE WARSHIPAn aggressive-looking vessel of the French navy intended for coast protection - she looks like she d scare most would-be invaders away... Date: 1874
STEAMSHIP FLORA 1862Dudgeons new double-screw iron steam-ship Flora. Date: 1862
WARSHIP STRASBOURGFrench battleship Date: 1930s
Kasuga Japan WarshipItalian-built cruiser, bought by Japan, in service till the 1920s when she becomes a training ship, finally scrapped in 1948. Date: launched 1902
Iron Duke WarshipThis dreadnought, seen here in the Pentland Firth, is the flagship at the battle of Jutland : she will become a training ship in 1931 and will be scrapped in 1946. Date: launched 1912