Liner Collection (#89)

Stoking a Liner
Seedie Boys - firemen at work in the stokehole of a P&O passenger liner en route to India

Lusitania Sinks (Morell)
Torpedoed within sight of the Irish coast: a reconstruction of where and how the Cunard passenger liner was sunk by German U-boat U-20, with the loss of 1198 lives

Air Liner Project 1932
Thinking big, and way beyond the giant flying-boats of the 1930s is this massive flying liner which carries vehicles in its wings, freight and passengers in its twin hulls

Steamship / Mauretania
During World War one the Mauretania was converted from passenger liner to hospital ship

Lusitania in 1908
Passenger liner of the Cunard line, the largest in the world at the time of her launch; she will be torpedoed by a German U-boat in 1915, with the lost of 1198 lives

Futuristic sea view
A futuristic sea view, as people observe strange marine creatures from the deck of an under-ocean cruise liner

Entering Suez Canal
An India-bound P&O liner at Port Said, as it enters the Suez Canal

Boarding India Ship
Going on board an India-bound P&O liner at Tilbury

Steamship: Normandie
Remember, if anyone touches her while I m away, you ll have me to answer to !

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"Liner: A Voyage through Time and Luxury" Step aboard the magnificent world of liners, where opulence meets adventure. From the majestic Union-Castle Line to the iconic Queen Mary, these floating marvels have shaped maritime history. Embark on a journey as we explore some of the most legendary liners that have graced our oceans. The QE2, a Cunard cruise ship known for its elegance and grandeur, captivated travelers with its luxurious amenities and impeccable service. Its presence was felt worldwide, just like the poster advertising Royal Mail Lines to the West Indies enticed wanderlust souls to embark on exotic voyages. Union-Castle shipping line poster evokes memories of an era when liners were symbols of prestige and sophistication. The Normandie Poster captures the essence of French artistry blended seamlessly with engineering brilliance. Delve into history with a glimpse at Titanic's blueprint - an ambitious design that tragically met its fate but forever etched in our collective memory. RMS Carpathia emerges as a hero amidst tragedy, rescuing survivors from Titanic's ill-fated voyage. SS Asturias stands tall as an ocean liner that transported passengers across vast seas while offering comfort and luxury beyond compare. RMS Olympic EPW041070 showcases White Star Line's commitment to excellence in both design and service. Immerse yourself in nostalgia through a captivating painting depicting Lusitania - once hailed as one of the fastest vessels crossing Atlantic waters before meeting her untimely demise during World War I. These liners embody more than mere transportation; they represent dreams realized, adventures embarked upon, and stories woven into maritime folklore. So let us celebrate these magnificent vessels that continue to inspire awe even today – reminding us that there is still magic within every liner's graceful silhouette cutting through azure waves.