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Background imageLiner Collection: Ships: 'Empress of Canada'. August 1948 P005444

Ships: "Empress of Canada". August 1948 P005444
Ships: " Empress of Canada". August 1948 P005444

Background imageLiner Collection: The P&O cruise ship Canberra returns to Southampton water after service as a troopship

The P&O cruise ship Canberra returns to Southampton water after service as a troopship during the Falklands War. Seen here being welcomed home by an escort of hundreds of little ships July 1982

Background imageLiner Collection: SS Orduna was an ocean liner built in 1913-14 by Harland

SS Orduna was an ocean liner built in 1913-14 by Harland and Wolff in Belfast for the Pacific Steam Navigation Company. After two voyages she was chartered to Cunard Line. Circa 1914

Background imageLiner Collection: SS Canberra leaves on her first voyage after Falklands Service. August 1982

SS Canberra leaves on her first voyage after Falklands Service. August 1982

Background imageLiner Collection: Ship Queen Elizabeth - November 1968, leaves Southampton for the last time

Ship Queen Elizabeth - November 1968, leaves Southampton for the last time. Crowds gather to watch and wave goodbye

Background imageLiner Collection: Ships. Empress of Australia. April 1953 P005443

Ships. Empress of Australia. April 1953 P005443

Background imageLiner Collection: The Cunard White Star Liner the RMS Queen Mary makes her way down the River Clyde to

The Cunard White Star Liner the RMS Queen Mary makes her way down the River Clyde to commence her sea trials. Circa 1936

Background imageLiner Collection: Capetown Castle at Port Said, Egypt. c. 1950. The Capetown Castle

Capetown Castle at Port Said, Egypt. c. 1950. The Capetown Castle
Capetown Castle at Port Said, Egypt. c.1950. The Capetown Castle, built by Harland and Wolff, Belfast, was launched on 23 September 1937 and was the largest Union-Castle motor liner at the time

Background imageLiner Collection: The United States Ocean Liner entering service at speed between Capla Hague

The United States Ocean Liner entering service at speed between Capla Hague and Alderney. 3rd July 1952

Background imageLiner Collection: Men taking baggage off a ship. Circa December 1911

Men taking baggage off a ship. Circa December 1911

Background imageLiner Collection: The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Raymond Craine, held a reception to celebrate

The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Raymond Craine, held a reception to celebrate Trafalgar night fought 171 years ago

Background imageLiner Collection: Marie Duffy with a photograph of her husband John who is Hotel Manager of the QE2 which

Marie Duffy with a photograph of her husband John who is Hotel Manager of the QE2 which is soon to visit Liverpool. 20th June 1990

Background imageLiner Collection: Cunards naval architect Dan Wallace, of Clydebank, stands at the empty berth which

Cunards naval architect Dan Wallace, of Clydebank, stands at the empty berth which will house the Q4 - later named the QE2 - his ten year dream. Circa 1965

Background imageLiner Collection: RMS Ivernia, ocean liner, built in 1955 by John Brown & Company in Clydebank

RMS Ivernia, ocean liner, built in 1955 by John Brown & Company in Clydebank, Scotland for Cunard Line, In 1963 she was rebuilt as a cruise ship and renamed RMS Franconia

Background imageLiner Collection: The RMS Olympic sister ship to the Titanic seen here arriving at Southampton docks

The RMS Olympic sister ship to the Titanic seen here arriving at Southampton docks The RMS Olympic was the first of the three sisters to be completed and was launched in 1911

Background imageLiner Collection: The steamship SS President Roosevelt. 1st February 1926

The steamship SS President Roosevelt. 1st February 1926

Background imageLiner Collection: The MV DomalaAseen here beached betweenAHurst CastleAandAThe NeedlesA in the Solent on 6

The MV DomalaAseen here beached betweenAHurst CastleAandAThe NeedlesA in the Solent on 6
The MV Domalaseen here beached betweenHurst CastleandThe Needles in the Solent on 6 March 1940. Following an attack on her by a Heinkel HE 111 of KG26 on the 2nd March 1940

Background imageLiner Collection: Picture shows 8, 441 tons The Domala, an Italian Liner, after it was bombed off

Picture shows 8, 441 tons The Domala, an Italian Liner, after it was bombed off the English coast in 1939. Domala was an 8, 441 ton cargo liner which was built in 1920 and launched as Magnava

Background imageLiner Collection: Picture shows The Domala, an Italian Liner, after it was bombed off the English coast in

Picture shows The Domala, an Italian Liner, after it was bombed off the English coast in 1939. Domala was an 8, 441 ton cargo liner which was built in 1920 and launched as Magnava

Background imageLiner Collection: Shipbuilders at the King George V dry dock in Southampton replace one of the mighty

Shipbuilders at the King George V dry dock in Southampton replace one of the mighty propellors of the Cunard liner R.M.S. Queen Mary

Background imageLiner Collection: The liner QE2 departs from Southampton to take British soldiers off to war in

The liner QE2 departs from Southampton to take British soldiers off to war in the Falkland Islands. After saying goodbye to tearful family members the soldiers boarded the ship

Background imageLiner Collection: QE2 returns home to Southampton. Union Jacks are festooned on cars, draped on shoulders

QE2 returns home to Southampton. Union Jacks are festooned on cars, draped on shoulders, waved on sticks. Southampton gives a " Three Cheers" welcome to the QE2 luxury liner turned trooper

Background imageLiner Collection: The cruise ship Canberra arrives back at her berth in Southampton Docks

The cruise ship Canberra arrives back at her berth in Southampton Docks. She has returned from the Falklands bringing Marines and servicemen home after the conflict

Background imageLiner Collection: The Wright Brothers seen arriving in New York following their tour of Europe to

The Wright Brothers seen arriving in New York following their tour of Europe to demonstrate their aircraft. Circa June 1909

Background imageLiner Collection: QE2 returns home to Southampton. Union Jacks are festooned on cars, draped on shoulders

QE2 returns home to Southampton. Union Jacks are festooned on cars, draped on shoulders, waved on sticks. Southampton gives a " Three Cheers" welcome to the QE2 luxury liner turned trooper

Background imageLiner Collection: Scott McKenzie, pictured. Scott McKenzie was born Philip Wallach Blondheim

Scott McKenzie, pictured. Scott McKenzie was born Philip Wallach Blondheim. He lived from January 10, 1939 to August 18, 2012, and was an American singer and songwriter

Background imageLiner Collection: Scott McKenzie, pictured at the centre in white, Scott McKenzie was born

Scott McKenzie, pictured at the centre in white, Scott McKenzie was born Philip Wallach Blondheim. He lived from January 10, 1939 to August 18, 2012, and was an American singer and songwriter

Background imageLiner Collection: RMS Queen Elizabeth seen here lying againt berth 101 in Greenock at the John Brown

RMS Queen Elizabeth seen here lying againt berth 101 in Greenock at the John Brown Shipyard after a small internal fire had been extinguished 17th March 1946

Background imageLiner Collection: Captain Robin Woodall, Master of the QE2, on the bridge of the ship as it is sailed into

Captain Robin Woodall, Master of the QE2, on the bridge of the ship as it is sailed into Liverpool as part of Cunards birthday celebrations. Liverpool, 24th July 1990

Background imageLiner Collection: The Exhibition 'QE2 - A first look inside the new Cunarder'

The Exhibition "QE2 - A first look inside the new Cunarder"
The Exhibition " QE2 - A first look inside the new Cunarder" at The Design Centre. The exhibition gives the first general impression of some of the interior designs for the Queen Elizabeth

Background imageLiner Collection: Captain William Warwick the new master of the Cunard liner Q4

Captain William Warwick the new master of the Cunard liner Q4 (later name the Queen Elizabeth 2) on the Liverpool waterfront with the Liver Buildings in the background. 9th January 1966

Background imageLiner Collection: Launch of the RMS Mauretania, at the Cammell Laird yard in Birkenhead. 28th July 1938

Launch of the RMS Mauretania, at the Cammell Laird yard in Birkenhead. 28th July 1938

Background imageLiner Collection: Bow view of the Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary, from the bridge

Bow view of the Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary, from the bridge. Clydebank, Scotland, 26th September 1934

Background imageLiner Collection: Boat deck of the Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary, 26th September 1934

Boat deck of the Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary, 26th September 1934

Background imageLiner Collection: The Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary in the Clyde

The Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary in the Clyde. Crowds on shore as the Clyde Paddle steamer Eagle III passing the Queen Mary laden with sightseers for a last look, 22nd March 1936

Background imageLiner Collection: People viewing The Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary from the deck of the River

People viewing The Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary from the deck of the River Steamer Kylemore, 21st March 1936

Background imageLiner Collection: MPs and Cunard officials visit to John Brown for a progress report on the Q4

MPs and Cunard officials visit to John Brown for a progress report on the Q4, later named the QE2. Lord Aberconway (3rd right) and Sir Basil Smallpiece (4th right)

Background imageLiner Collection: The third Scythia is towed into the fitting-out basin the day after the launch

The third Scythia is towed into the fitting-out basin the day after the launch. Liverpool, 26th August 1964

Background imageLiner Collection: The Cunard vessel Scythia waits for the American Dock strike to finish before leaving her

The Cunard vessel Scythia waits for the American Dock strike to finish before leaving her Huskisson Dock berth. 10th February 1969

Background imageLiner Collection: The Scythia on her way down the slipway, dwarfing the figures in the foreground

The Scythia on her way down the slipway, dwarfing the figures in the foreground, Liverpool, 25th August 1964

Background imageLiner Collection: The Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary, 26th March 1936

The Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary, 26th March 1936

Background imageLiner Collection: Miss Liverpool, Maureen Martin, with Commodore William E Warwick CBE RD RNR who was

Miss Liverpool, Maureen Martin, with Commodore William E Warwick CBE RD RNR who was the first Master of the QE2 before he retired in 1972

Background imageLiner Collection: The huge anchor chains of The Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary

The huge anchor chains of The Cunard White Star ocean liner Queen Mary. Each link weighs about a hundredweight. 3rd December 1935

Background imageLiner Collection: Commodore William E Warwick CBE RD RNR who was the first Master of the QE2 before he

Commodore William E Warwick CBE RD RNR who was the first Master of the QE2 before he retired in 1972. Pictured at the wheel of the Woodchurch ferry boat, circa January 1967

Background imageLiner Collection: Champagne flows as Mrs Philip E Bates launches the Scythia, Liverpool, 25th August 1964

Champagne flows as Mrs Philip E Bates launches the Scythia, Liverpool, 25th August 1964

Background imageLiner Collection: The Queen Elizabeth II gathers speed as the stern enters the water after the launching

The Queen Elizabeth II gathers speed as the stern enters the water after the launching ceremony at John Browns yard, Clydebank, Scotland. Queen Elizabeth II launched the QE2. 20th September 1967

Background imageLiner Collection: Queen Elizabeth 2, ocean liner, built for the Cunard Line which was operated by Cunard as

Queen Elizabeth 2, ocean liner, built for the Cunard Line which was operated by Cunard as both a transatlantic liner and a cruise ship from 1969 to 2008

Background imageLiner Collection: The RMS Mauretania brought up the Thames to King George V Dock at Woolwich

The RMS Mauretania brought up the Thames to King George V Dock at Woolwich. She is the biggest ship to ever come up the Thames to unload her cargo. 6th August 1939



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