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Background imageShip Collection: Martens - The Beagle in the Murray Narrow J980080

Martens - The Beagle in the Murray Narrow J980080
DOWN HOUSE, Downe, Kent. Darwin Heirlooms Trust. " The Beagle in the Murray Narrow, Tierra del Fuego " watercolour by Conrad Martens

Background imageShip Collection: Shipping on the Avon BB89_03975

Shipping on the Avon BB89_03975
Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol. A view looking towards the gorge and bridge showing the pier in the foreground and sailing and steam vessels on the Avon

Background imageShip Collection: London Docks 1958 EAW071687

London Docks 1958 EAW071687
LONDON DOCKS, Southwark. Aerial photograph of Greenland Dock, Rotherhithe in June 1958. Also showing South Dock, the River Thames and the entrance to the Millwall Outer Dock (on the Isle of Dogs)

Background imageShip Collection: Sutton Hoo ship burial J910330

Sutton Hoo ship burial J910330
SUTTON HOO, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Reconstruction drawing of the Sutton Hoo ship burial in 620 or 630 - by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Background imageShip Collection: Cutty Sark and HMS Worcester EPW061029

Cutty Sark and HMS Worcester EPW061029
Greenhithe, Kent. The Cutty Sark tea clipper and HMS Worcester berthed outside Ingress Abbey (the Incorporated Thames Nautical Training College). Photographed in May 1939 by Aerofilms Ltd

Background imageShip Collection: King George V Dock a002109

King George V Dock a002109
KING GEORGE V DOCK, Canning Town, London. Shipping in the dock with dock workers standing on the dockside in the foreground (mid 20th century)

Background imageShip Collection: Old London Bridge a98_05984

Old London Bridge a98_05984
Extract from an engraving showing the City of London from Southwark. Major monuments are recorded, including Old London Bridge

Background imageShip Collection: Sandown Pier EPW043023

Sandown Pier EPW043023
SANDOWN, Isle of Wight. The Paddle Steamer Sandown arriving at Sandown Pier in August 1939. Sandown Pier was originally much shorter

Background imageShip Collection: Barrow-in-Furness shipyard 1920 EPW004064

Barrow-in-Furness shipyard 1920 EPW004064
BARROW-IN-FURNESS, Cumbria. Aerial view of the shipyard in July 1920 with four ships in various stages of completion. The shipyard was first established in 1852; by 1920 it was operated by Vickers

Background imageShip Collection: Gloucester Docks c. 1880 CC53_00092

Gloucester Docks c. 1880 CC53_00092
GLOUCESTER DOCKS, Gloucestershire. The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal was built to specifications that allowed ocean going vessels to reach Gloucester, despite its distance from the sea

Background imageShip Collection: Turner - The Iveagh Seapiece J910563

Turner - The Iveagh Seapiece J910563
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " The Iveagh Seapiece " by TURNER JMW. Also known as " Coast Scene of Fishermen Hauling a Boat Ashore "

Background imageShip Collection: Three Castles. Deal, Walmer and Sandown J920039

Three Castles. Deal, Walmer and Sandown J920039
WALMER CASTLE, Kent. " Three Castles". Unknown artist. Painting of Deal, Walmer and Sandown Castles during late 17th century

Background imageShip Collection: HMS Warspite EAW005978

HMS Warspite EAW005978
HMS WARSPITE, Prussia Cove, Cornwall. Warspite was launched in 1913 and saw action with the Royal Navy at the Battle of Jutland in 1916

Background imageShip Collection: RMS Olympic BL24990_002

RMS Olympic BL24990_002
RMS OLYMPIC, White Star Line. First class companion, A deck. Interior view of the stairway to first class entrance on boat deck

Background imageShip Collection: HMS Belfast and Tower Bridge a98_05144

HMS Belfast and Tower Bridge a98_05144
TOWER BRIDGE, Stepney, London. Looking down onto the foredeck of the cruiser HMS Belfast. Being guided up the River Thames by two tugs on the approach to Tower Bridge

Background imageShip Collection: Seascape with Dover Castle K940794

Seascape with Dover Castle K940794
WALMER CASTLE, Kent. " Seascape with Dover Castle". Artist unknown. Early 18th century

Background imageShip Collection: Oceanic House, the White Star Line shipping company BL21285

Oceanic House, the White Star Line shipping company BL21285
OCEANIC HOUSE, Cockspur Street, London. The London office of the White Star Line shipping company decorated for George V coronation (22nd June 1911)

Background imageShip Collection: Gymnasium, RMS Olympic BL24990_015

Gymnasium, RMS Olympic BL24990_015
The gymnasium, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic. This Bedford Lemere

Background imageShip Collection: Smoking room, RMS Olympic BL24990_011

Smoking room, RMS Olympic BL24990_011
Looking aft in the 1st class smoking room, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Background imageShip Collection: RMS Olympic EPW041070

RMS Olympic EPW041070
The RMS Olympic in White Star dock 44, Southampton. Photographed in April 1933 by Aerofilms Ltd

Background imageShip Collection: Liverpool Pierhead 1964 EAW133857

Liverpool Pierhead 1964 EAW133857
PIER HEAD, Liverpool. Aerial photograph of the Princes Dock and Princes Landing Stage, with the Three Graces beyond in July 1964

Background imageShip Collection: RMS Olympic BL24990_021

RMS Olympic BL24990_021
RMS OLYMPIC, White Star Line. View of the boat deck, looking aft, showing lifeboats and funnels. The Olympic was the first of a class of luxurious express transatlantic ocean liners

Background imageShip Collection: Yacht DP033929

Yacht DP033929
Brodsworth Hall, South Yorkshire. A yacht, possibly the Rosalind, in full sail off the White Cliffs of Dover, with buoy in the foreground and lighthouse in the background. Unknown artist

Background imageShip Collection: Promenade deck, RMS Olympic BL24990_054

Promenade deck, RMS Olympic BL24990_054
A 3rd class " Poop Deck" (promenade deck), RMS Olympic, White Star Line, October 1921. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Background imageShip Collection: Humber Ferry EAW 148406

Humber Ferry EAW 148406
The Humber Ferry, Kingston-upon-Hull. June 1965. Aerofilms Collection

Background imageShip Collection: HMS Broadsword EAW582726

HMS Broadsword EAW582726
HMS Broadsword (F88) off Plymouth. July 1990. This Type 22 frigate of the Royal Navy was commissioned in 1979. She was sold to the Brazilian Navy in 1995. Aerofilms Collection

Background imageShip Collection: 3rd class dining, RMS Olympic BL24990_047

3rd class dining, RMS Olympic BL24990_047
Tables set for dining in the 3rd class saloon, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Background imageShip Collection: The pantry, RMS Olympic BL24990_038

The pantry, RMS Olympic BL24990_038
The pantry, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic. This Bedford Lemere

Background imageShip Collection: 3-berth cabin, RMS Olympic BL24990_030

3-berth cabin, RMS Olympic BL24990_030
The 3 berth cabin D23, looking towards the dressing table, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Background imageShip Collection: Fish wharf at Billingsgate Market CC72_01834

Fish wharf at Billingsgate Market CC72_01834
BILLINGSGATE MARKET, Lower Thames Street, City of London. Looking from London Bridge down the Thames with the Tower of London in the distance

Background imageShip Collection: HMS Wishart a002466

HMS Wishart a002466
HMS WISHART, Hays Wharf, Bermondsey, London. A Thorneycroft modifed W class destroyer launched in 1919, here bedecked in celebratory bunting

Background imageShip Collection: HMS Warrior J870325

HMS Warrior J870325
HMS WARRIOR, Portsmouth. General view from the bows

Background imageShip Collection: Spithead Review 1924 EPW011365

Spithead Review 1924 EPW011365
REVIEW OF THE FLEET, Spithead, Portsmouth. The Spithead Review in July 1924, at which George V presented colours to the Royal Navy

Background imageShip Collection: HMS Ophir BL16520_030

HMS Ophir BL16520_030
SS OPHIR. Interior of the Saloon from the Gallery. Photographed by Bedford Lemere in 1901 for Anderson Anderson & Co. From 1891 the liner was owned by the Orient Steamship Company

Background imageShip Collection: Tug boat a064985

Tug boat a064985
LONDON DOCKS. The tug Plasma in the foreground departing across the water towards a line of moored ships in the London Docks. Photographed by John Gay in July 1965

Background imageShip Collection: Walmer Castle engraving N070832

Walmer Castle engraving N070832
WALMER CASTLE, Kent. North west view of Walmer Castle in the county of Kent by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck

Background imageShip Collection: Cutty Sark a065184

Cutty Sark a065184
CUTTY SARK, Greenwich, London. A detail view of the stern of the Cutty Sark by night, showing her decorative name plate and rudder

Background imageShip Collection: Royal Albert Dock a001246

Royal Albert Dock a001246
ROYAL ALBERT DOCK, Canning Town, London. Two workmen repainting a ship in dry dock (mid-20th century). The dock was the largest of the three royal docks and opened in 1880.s W Rawlings

Background imageShip Collection: 3rd class dining, RMS Olympic BL24990_048

3rd class dining, RMS Olympic BL24990_048
Tables set for dining in the 3rd class saloon, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Background imageShip Collection: 1st Class saloon, RMS Olympic BL24990_035

1st Class saloon, RMS Olympic BL24990_035
The 1st Class saloon, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Background imageShip Collection: Bedroom suite, RMS Olympic BL24990_029a

Bedroom suite, RMS Olympic BL24990_029a
The " Modern" bedroom suite in cabin C69, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Background imageShip Collection: Promenade deck, RMS Olympic BL24990_020

Promenade deck, RMS Olympic BL24990_020
The promenade deck, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Background imageShip Collection: RMS Mauretania EPW041073

RMS Mauretania EPW041073
The original RMS Mauretania in the floating dry dock, Southampton. Designed by Leonard Peskett and built by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson for the Cunard Line. She was launched in September 1907

Background imageShip Collection: Chatham Dockyard 27552_024

Chatham Dockyard 27552_024
Chatham Historic Dockyard, Kent. Once one of the Royal Navys main facilities, the dockyard is now a maritime museum. HMS Gannet

Background imageShip Collection: HMS Centaur EAW108229

HMS Centaur EAW108229
HMS Centaur docked in Liverpool. February 1963. One of the Centaur-class light fleet carriers of the Royal Navy. Launched in 1947 she saw service until 1966. Aerofilms Collection

Background imageShip Collection: Royal Docks, London a002112

Royal Docks, London a002112
ROYAL DOCKS, Silvertown, Canning Town, London. Shipping moored by the dockside including barges in the foreground. Photographed by Stanley W Rawlings. Date range: 1945 - 1965

Background imageShip Collection: River Tyne 1935 EPW048817

River Tyne 1935 EPW048817
Aerial view of the Tyne River looking towards Tynemouth and Jarrow, August 1935. Lots of shipping in the river and in dock. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Background imageShip Collection: Paddle steamer under arms CC80_00195

Paddle steamer under arms CC80_00195
DEPTFORD CREEK, LONDON. The paddle steamer Plinlimmon (formerly Cambrai) was hired by the Ministry of War transport in 1939

Background imageShip Collection: Dover Castle siege J020150

Dover Castle siege J020150
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. The siege of 1216. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team) of a naval battle in Sandwich Bay

Background imageShip Collection: Reconstruction of Darwins cabin on HMS Beagle N090135

Reconstruction of Darwins cabin on HMS Beagle N090135
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Interior view. A reconstruction of Darwins cabin on HMS Beagle with a " Peppers Ghost" hologram of Charles Darwin

Background imageShip Collection: St Mawes Castle engraving N070781

St Mawes Castle engraving N070781
ST MAWES CASTLE, Cornwall. East view of St Maws Castle in the County of Cornwall by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck

Background imageShip Collection: Cutty Sark a065203

Cutty Sark a065203
CUTTY SARK, Greenwich, London. A detail view of the bow and rigging of the Cutty Sark in its dry docking at Greenwich, looking up from the ground towards the foremast. John Gay. Date range: 1955-1965

Background imageShip Collection: RMS Aquitania BL26730_002

RMS Aquitania BL26730_002
RMS AQUITANIA. Interior view towards the fireplace in the Palladium Lounge. The Aquitania was launched in 1913 as the third of the Cunard Line express ocean liners (after the Mauretania and Lusitania)

Background imageShip Collection: B saloon, RMS Olympic BL24990_039

B saloon, RMS Olympic BL24990_039
A general view in the B saloon, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Background imageShip Collection: Bedroom suite, RMS Olympic BL24990_028a

Bedroom suite, RMS Olympic BL24990_028a
The " Louis XVI" bedroom suite in cabin C59, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Background imageShip Collection: Bedroom suite, RMS Olympic BL24990_028

Bedroom suite, RMS Olympic BL24990_028
The " Empire" bedroom in cabin C55, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Background imageShip Collection: HMS Amethyst EAW031911

HMS Amethyst EAW031911
HMS Amethyst (F116) moored off the Plymouth Breakwater, Plymouth. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in August 1950

Background imageShip Collection: RMS Queen Elizabeth EAW022298

RMS Queen Elizabeth EAW022298
RMS Queen Elizabeth in the Solent approaching Southampton Water, Cowes, from the south-west. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in April 1949

Background imageShip Collection: SS Massilia BL05099

SS Massilia BL05099
SS MASSILIA. The Massilia was built in Greenock in 1884 for the Australia service, carrying 154 passengers in first class and 75 in second class. She was broken up in Genoa, Italy 1903-4

Background imageShip Collection: Dutch Fleet J950030

Dutch Fleet J950030
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " A Dutch Fleet coming to anchor in a breeze." Oil on canvas attr. to Willem Van de Velde 1665. IBK 960

Background imageShip Collection: King George V Dock, Canning Town, London a002108

King George V Dock, Canning Town, London a002108
KING GEORGE V DOCK, Canning Town, London. A view looking towards the bow of the Persic as she is assisted into the dock by tugs

Background imageShip Collection: Westminster Palace a98_05990

Westminster Palace a98_05990
PALACE OF WESTMINSTER, Greater London. A print showing the destruction by fire of the Houses of Parliament on the night of 16 October 1834, seen from the River Thames

Background imageShip Collection: RMS Aquitania BL26730_001

RMS Aquitania BL26730_001
RMS AQUITANIA. Interior view of the A Deck staircase. The Aquitania was launched in 1913 as the third of the Cunard Line express ocean liners (after the Mauretania and Lusitania)

Background imageShip Collection: St Michaels Mount engraving N070782

St Michaels Mount engraving N070782
ST MICHAELS MOUNT, Marazion, Cornwall. The North View of St Michaels Mount in the County of Cornwall by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck, 1736

Background imageShip Collection: Cuyp - View of Dordrecht J910518

Cuyp - View of Dordrecht J910518
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " View of Dordrecht" c1652-3 by Aelbert Cuyp (1620-91)

Background imageShip Collection: The Great Eastern BB88_06275

The Great Eastern BB88_06275
BLACKWALL, London. Isambard Kingdom Brunels steamship the " Great Eastern " under construction in 1857. Robert Howlett

Background imageShip Collection: Models of SS and RMS Britannic BL22639_002

Models of SS and RMS Britannic BL22639_002
Models of the SS Britannic and the RMS Britannic, photographed by Bedford Lemere and Company in May 1914. The smaller SS Britannic was launched by White Star Line in 1874 and scrapped in 1903

Background imageShip Collection: 3-berth cabin, RMS Olympic BL24990_031

3-berth cabin, RMS Olympic BL24990_031
The 3 berth cabin D23, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Background imageShip Collection: Turkish bath, RMS Olympic BL24990_042

Turkish bath, RMS Olympic BL24990_042
The cooling room of the Turkish bath, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Background imageShip Collection: Tilbury Docks a001349

Tilbury Docks a001349
The Strathaird moored at dockside with its mast reflected in a puddle in the foreground. The ship was built in 1932 and scrapped in 1967. Photographed by Stanley W Rawlings. Date range: 1945-1965

Background imageShip Collection: 2nd class cabin, RMS Olympic BL24990_044

2nd class cabin, RMS Olympic BL24990_044
A 2nd class two berth cabin, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Background imageShip Collection: Cafe Parisien, RMS Olympic BL24990_009

Cafe Parisien, RMS Olympic BL24990_009
The Cafe Parisien, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Background imageShip Collection: The B saloon, RMS Olympic BL24990_008

The B saloon, RMS Olympic BL24990_008
The B saloon, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic. This Bedford Lemere

Background imageShip Collection: Entrance to A deck, RMS Olympic BL24990_007

Entrance to A deck, RMS Olympic BL24990_007
Fractured glass plate negative. Looking aft in the 1st class entrance to A deck, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Background imageShip Collection: Shipwreck on Duddon Sands EAW019741

Shipwreck on Duddon Sands EAW019741
A wreck on the Duddon Sands (possibly the Anastasi), Walney Island, Barrowe-in-Furness, Cumbria. Viewed from the north. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in October 1948

Background imageShip Collection: RMS Aquitania EAW022293

RMS Aquitania EAW022293
RMS Aquitania at the New Docks (Western Docks), Southampton. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in April 1949. Aquitania was scrapped in 1950

Background imageShip Collection: Southend Pier EAW017029

Southend Pier EAW017029
The Southend Pier Prince George Extension, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, viewed from the south. Docked is the New Medway Steam Packet Co PS " Queen Of Thanet" built in WWI as a minesweeper

Background imageShip Collection: Cutty Sark 27532_007

Cutty Sark 27532_007
Cutty Sark, Greenwich. London. A historic tea clipper built in 1869, now in dry dock. Photographed in September 2012, it had been reopened as a visitor attraction in April of that year following

Background imageShip Collection: QE2 at Southampton EAW191249

QE2 at Southampton EAW191249
The QE2 liner docked at Southampton. February 1969. Aerofilms Collection

Background imageShip Collection: The yacht Tartar DP033930

The yacht Tartar DP033930
Brodsworth Hall, South Yorkshire. The yacht Tartar in full sail. Stormy sea with buoy in the foreground and headland with lighthouse in the background. Unknown artist. Inventory number 9000 7699

Background imageShip Collection: 1st class entrance, RMS Olympic BL24990_001

1st class entrance, RMS Olympic BL24990_001
The First Class entrance (Boat Deck), RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Background imageShip Collection: A group portrait, RMS Olympic BL24989_003

A group portrait, RMS Olympic BL24989_003
A group posed on the deck of RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Background imageShip Collection: A group portrait, RMS Olympic BL24989_001

A group portrait, RMS Olympic BL24989_001
Six men posed on the deck of RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Background imageShip Collection: Cafe Parisien, RMS Olympic BL24990_041

Cafe Parisien, RMS Olympic BL24990_041
The Cafe Parisien, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic



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