Historic Ocean Liners

Vintage black-and-white images of historic ocean liners, showcasing their grandeur and significance in maritime history during the early to mid-20th century.

Vintage photograph. Cunard White Star Line RMS Queen Mary

Italian ship the Liguria for transporting settlers to Libya, October 25, 1938, Genoa port, Italy, 20th century.

Vintage photograph. Cunard White Star Line RMS Queen Mary

Normandie In Snow-Storm At Southampton After Breaking Atlantic Record: The "Normandie" flying the Blue Riband as she left Southampton in the snow-storm to continue her voyage to Havre. A snow-storm greeted the French liner Normandie when she arrived at Southampton flying the Blue Riband after her first return trip from the United States since her overhaul. It is claimed that the Normandie has beaten the Queen Mary's record of last year and her own previous record of June 1935. She covered the distance between Ambrose Light and Bishops Rock in 4 days 6 minutes 23 seconds at an average speed of 30.99 knots. March 23, 1937.

Ss Britannic Underway. Formerly a White Star Line Ltd Liner

Chitral. February 3, 1953.

To Replace 'Empress Of Canada' - The liner de Grasse (20,000 gross tons) which the Canadian Pacific Steamships company has acquired to replace the Empress of Canada which was destroyed by fire at Liverpool last month, pending delivery of its first new passenger liner. The news came in a message from the management of C.G.T. (French Line) and Canadian Pacific Steamships announcing completion of an agreement under which the former has sold the De Grasse to the Canadian Pacific. The ship, which was built by Cammell Laird at Birkenhead, has established an excellent reputation with trans-American trade and in cruise service to the West Indies. February 16, 1953.

The Lusitania -- the swiftest liner of her day - was sunk on May 7, 1915 by the German submarine U-20 off Old Head of Kinsale, Ireland. The catastrophe coast the lives of 1195 persons, 103 of them were children under 3 years of age. 124 Americans perished in the sinking. November 18, 1935.

R M S Orcades. January 14, 1949. (Photo by Gordon Herbert Short/Fairfax Media).

Photograph of the Orient Steam Navigation Company's Australian Mail Liner SS 'Orsova' at sea, 1909. Built in 1909 by John Brown and Co., Clydebank, she was specially built for the route to Australia, with good ventilation for passengers and cargo. Date: 1909

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. S.S. "On Noort" KPM. undated

Cracovia transatlantic. 1930.

08/31/1936. The Steamers "Uruguay" and "Argentina", Converted into Prisons on the occasion of the Uprising.

Georgic Liner - (Merchant Shipping). February 23, 1949.

High sea passenger steamer "Fatherland" at a quayDS Imperator am Kai

Photograph of the Cunard turbine steamer 'Carmania', built in 1905 by the John Brown Shipyard of Clydebank. The 'Carmania' was reputed to be the first very large turbine steamer, with a gross tonnage of 20,000. During sea trials in November 1905, she achieved a steady speed of nineteen and a half knots. Date: 1905

Konung Gustaf V

The Kanimbla photographed shortly after launching at Belfast. February 27, 1936

"Queen Mary" Enters Dry-Dock For Inspection -- The "Queen Mary" entering King George V dock at Southampton for overhaul.The liner "Queen Mary" has entered the giant King George V dry-dock at Southampton for her mid-season under-water inspection.The work will last four days. July 26, 1938. (Photo by Rosmos Press Bureau).

The Aquitania (Cunard Line) in Southampton Water. RMS Aquitania was a British ocean liner of the Cunard Line in service from 1914 to 1950. She was built by John Brown & Company in Clydebank, Scotland. She was launched on 21 April 1913 and sailed on her maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York on 30 May 1914. Shortly after Aquitania entered service, World War I broke out, during which she was first converted into an auxiliary cruiser

High angle view of a cruise ship in the sea, SS America

The Mauretania Passes Through The Panama Canal - A view of the British liner Mauretania passing through departure from New York for an unknown departure from New York for an unknown destination. Note the uniform coat of dull grey "war-paint" with which the famous British liner has been covered. It is believed that the Mauretania is on her way to Australia to act as a Troopship. April 3, 1940. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Poll photo collection. The Carneveld cargo ship (Amsterdam) is dragged through the Amsterdam tug to the North Sea Canal from the Amsterdam port area. undated. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Dutch merchant fleet. S.S. "Polyphemus". undated. Britain

Hochsee passenger steamer "Fatherland" on a quay. View with passengersHigh sea passenger steamer "Fatherland" at a quay

Arrival of the MS "Princess Beatrix" in Den Helder, where during the festivities on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Adelborsten Training, will serve as a logy ship for the Rünists. Part of the AVDKM 540685 to 540693 object series.

Vintage photograph. C3 passenger and cargo ship President Jackson

Anefo photo collection. New Amsterdam in Dock 46000 tons at Wilton-Fijenoord. April 11, 1950

Goede reis - tot weerziens..A ship with passengers standing on the railings. Photo in the photo album offered to A. van der Eyk on behalf of the chefs and the staff of the Amsterdam trade association (HvA) in Surabaja at his departure from Java in April 1931.

UK: RMS Titanic being fitted out at Harland and Wolf Shipyard, Belfast, 1911-1912

Bulolo - Merchant Shipping. October 31, 1938.

Side view of the hospital ship HMHS Guildford Castle at anchor, bearing red cross flags and with patients and nursing staff visible on the decks. Sources state that the Guildford Castle was largely anchored off southern Africa during the war, dealing primarily with cases of disease. Original manuscript caption: H.M.H.S. Guildford Castle.

Arriving at Auckland from Vancouver - An aerial view of R.M.S. Niagara taken on August 10. - Keep for possible future use on file. September 08, 1931. (Photo by The Auckland Weekly News).

Finnish lust hunting and one of the Sveabolaget's vessels during the 1930s Sandhamn regatta. The Finnish boat looks to be of the Finnish family. Finsk lustjakt och ett av Sveabolagets fartyg under 1930 års Sandhamnsregatta. Den finska båten ser ut att vara av den finska ätten Rettigs.

transport ship

Straithaird P & O Company. March 03, 1948.

Side view of twin-funnelled, two-masted, medium-sized troopship R.I.M.S. Northbrook. Caption reads: RIMS Northbrook.

The train ferry "Prince Christian".

The steamer New York and the transatlantic liner Titanic, avoid collision before sailing from the harbor of Southampton, United Kingdom, photograph from the magazine L'Illustration, year 70, no 3608, April 20, 1912.

IMPERATOR docking

ANDREA DORIA, cruise ship taken during its service from 1953-1956. The ship sinks on July 25, 1956, after 11:10 PM.

Shipping - Ships - Centaur. May 24, 1943.

R.M.S. Mauretania.

Italian ship the Duilio with the legionary air force on board arriving from Spain, June 14, 1939, Genoa port, Italy, 20th century.

High angle view of a cruise ship in the sea, RMS Queen Mary, New York City, New York State, USA

Year's Largest Liner Launcher in Britain: The new liner 'Oronsay' entering the water at her launch. The 28,200 ton 'Oronsay' biggest passenger liner to be built in Britain this year, was launched from the Vickers-Armstrong yards at Barrow-in-Furness. The liner, last at present on the yards' order book, is the eight to be built at Barrow for the Orient Company. She is scheduled for then Tilbury-Australia service, will carry 668 first-class and 633 tourist-class passengers and have a crew of 622. Turbines of 42,500 shaft horsepower will give her a service speed of 22 knots. 'Oronsay' is due to make her maiden voyage next March. July 1, 1950. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Vintage Photograph. Queen Elizabeth shipping New York Harbor.

The SS. Exiria, re-named the SS. Friendship food, sails down the Hudson river here today at the start of her ten-day voyage to Italy, carrying 5,000,000 pounds of food collected on the tour of the Friendship Train as a donation to the Italian People. December 12, 1947. (Photo by AP Wirephoto)

Passagedampfer

Model of the Gustaf V train ferry; Railway Museum.

Long Gull wheeling over the freighter Nottingham was the only sign of life when this picture was taken at Victoria Docks today. November 8, 1954.

Vintage photograph. SS Washington, US Lines

Ocean Monarch At Tilbury -- With a "King Neptune" figurehead on the bow, the "Ocean Monarch" has last minute preparations before sailing (painters scaffolding is still over the side). Sailing today from Tilbury to New York to join in the cruise traffic, is the new liner Ocean Monarch (about 14,000 tons) Built for Massrs. Furness withy and Company, the new liner is the first large ship specially built for the cruising traffic in Britain since the war. She has accommodation for 40 one class passengers and will assist the liner Queen of Bermuda during the busy season of the New York - Bermuda run. She is a turbine steamship. April 17, 1951. (Photo by Fox Photos).

AS-11 Fulton , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

High angle view of a cruise ship in the sea, SS Queen Mary, New York City, New York State, USA

Vintage photograph. Mauretania cruise ship being towed

HMT Empire Windrush

Photograph of the SS Parisima. Photograph of S. S. Parisima.Date: - June 18 1918. Nationality: - American. Tonnage: - 4937. Captain: - C. W. Wood. Owners: - Parisima S. S. Co. Where from: - New Orleans, La. Destination: - Newyork New York, N. Y. Where photographed: - Charleston, S. C. Sixth Naval District. By whom photographed: - J. B. Dearborn. Date photographed: - June 12th., 1918.. 1918-06-12T00:00:00.

Steam bar "Holland". View from a ship

Ford Peace Party - NOORDAM of the Holland America Line, which carries the delegation of women to attend the Peace Conference at the Hague

09/30/1918. Bilbao. German ship seized. The Steamer "Eriphia", which has been requisitioned by the Spanish government - approximate date.

Photograph of the South-Eastern and Chatham Railway Company's turbine steamer 'Onward', during the inauguration of its service between Folkestone and Boulogne, 17th July 1905. Date: 1905

Konung Gustaf V

The river steamer Pilgrim, historical photo, America

Cunard Line R.M.S. Mauretania. Holder of the Blue Riband for the fastest transatlantic crossing (1907- 1929)

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Sea slipboat action. background passenger ship need. {1940-1945}

Lusitania docking at new Hudson River piers, Bain

Vintage Photograph. Aerial view of MS Berlin

LA FRANCE w/ tug boat in harbor

"Australia" at sea. May 21, 1951. (Photo by Cav. Uff. Mario Agosto).

The H.M.Telegraph ship "Monarch".H.M.Telegraph ship "Monarch" The largest cable laying vessel in the world sails for the Bahamas in the West Indians tomorrow to lay cables to earn dollars. April 07, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

S.S. Saratoga

Steam yacht at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. M.S. "Indrapoera" Rotterdam Lloyd port Sabang. undated. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sabang

Freighter docked at port of Houston, Texas 1939. still image. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Texas , Houston, Texas , Harris County

Lusitania leaves New York harbor

RMS Mauretania on the River Tyne in 1907.

AO-107 Pussumpsic , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

On-board shots. Low-end view of the high-sea passenger steamer Emperor in the harbor of SouthamptonView of the passenger steamer Emperor in the harbor of Southampton

. Photograph of British Anchusa class minesweeping sloop HMS Coreopsis.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Departure from the ship Volendam to the Netherlands. Demobilizing to the Netherlands. The Volendam leaves the harbor. June 21, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

"De Ruijter" (Holland) at Curacao (12/5/08) (8/17/14)

GREAT NORTHERN ship

NEW YORK arrives, 8/9/14

KARLSRUHE coaling at San Juan P.R.

German ship Kron Prinz Wilhelm in tow circa 1916.

Anefo photo collection. Nice plates of the Ms. "Oranje" in Amsterdam. 28 February 1957. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

AO-107 Pussumpsic , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Fulbright Students, Arrival in Le Havre. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Southampton (United Kingdom), 04/10/1912. The English ocean liner "Titanic" leaves the port of Southampton for New York on its maiden voyage, which turned out to be its last. (reproduction by V. Muro).

The SS Titanic seen at night whilst visiting Cherbourg on the evening of 10th April 1912. Date: 1912

Steamer EMPRESS OF RUSSIA off Mt. Fujiyama, the sacred mountain of Japan. Japan, Photograph by Canadian Pacific Railway, Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection .

Group of people standing near a cruise ship, Queen Mary, London, England, 1936

Elsevier photo collection. M.S. "Columbia" K.N.S.M. prosperous journey west, returned port Amsterdam again. January 1931. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Photograph of Steamship 'Sampo' a newly constructed ice-breaker, built by Armstrong, Whitworth and Co. for the Senate of Finland, 1898. This vessel was novel, in being one of the first ice-breakers to have a propellor at the bow to help break through ice. The bow propellor disturbed the water supporting the ice, which made the ice less resistant to the ice-breaker's bow. She was intended to work at the port of Hango, keeping the port open through the winter months. Date: 1898

Hospital ship, Mesopotamia

An aerial photograph of the United States taken today between Alderney and Cape Hague. America's new 53,000-ton liner United States passed the Bishop Rock in a fierce gale at 6.16 a.m. today to win the Atlantic Blue Riband from the Queen Mary. She had made the Transatlantic crossing in 3 days, ten hours forty minutes, ten hours and two minutes faster than the record held by the Queen Mary. Her average speed was 35.59 knots, compared with the Queen Mary's record of 31.69. July 7, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Dutch merchant fleet. SS "Drechtdijk". 1923

Vintage photograph. ss united states

Anefo photo collection. Ferry Hoek Van Holland to Harwich. October 16, 1972. Harwich, Hoek van Holland

Anefo photo collection. Placing the chimneys on the "Rotterdam". March 19, 1959. Rotterdam

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