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Marine Collection

Background imageMarine Collection: Cunard line steamship SS Ascania. 11th August 1958

Cunard line steamship SS Ascania. 11th August 1958

Background imageMarine Collection: Gousse Arsene, 27, deck swabber on the Pierre Guillaumat, a 555, 000 ton Cargo Ship

Gousse Arsene, 27, deck swabber on the Pierre Guillaumat, a 555, 000 ton Cargo Ship. OPS Him riding a bicycle on the huge deck of the super-tanker. 24th January 1980

Background imageMarine Collection: Norwegian Windjammer Christian Radich in a Tall Ships Race

Norwegian Windjammer Christian Radich in a Tall Ships Race, leading the way out of Plymouth, Devon. 30th July 1970

Background imageMarine Collection: The ship Oxfordshire later renamed the Fairstar

The ship Oxfordshire later renamed the Fairstar, the (Fun Ship) was a popular Australian cruise ship operating out of Sydney during a career lasting almost 25 years

Background imageMarine Collection: Rescue operation of Mini Sub. Mother ship Vickers Voyager with mini sub Pisces V after an

Rescue operation of Mini Sub. Mother ship Vickers Voyager with mini sub Pisces V after an attempt to locate the sub. Life line white nylon rope from the stern of the ship. 31st August 1973

Background imageMarine Collection: The P&O ocean liner Canberra. 23rd May 1961

The P&O ocean liner Canberra. 23rd May 1961

Background imageMarine Collection: Monas Isle Steamer Launch, Birkenhead, Merseyside

Monas Isle Steamer Launch, Birkenhead, Merseyside
Monas Isle, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Companys fifth postwar passenger steamer, was launched from Cammell Lairds yard at Birkenhead, Thursday 12th October 1950

Background imageMarine 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 imageMarine 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 imageMarine Collection: The British Bombardier Cargo ship towering over the surrounding warehouses at Clyde

The British Bombardier Cargo ship towering over the surrounding warehouses at Clyde Dockyard, Glasgow, with dockers playing football underneath her bow, 5th April 1962

Background imageMarine Collection: British Marines escort Chinese women from an occupied area in Hong Kong. 30th August 1945

British Marines escort Chinese women from an occupied area in Hong Kong. 30th August 1945

Background imageMarine Collection: Women at John I Thorneycroft & Co, Hampton Launch Works

Women at John I Thorneycroft & Co, Hampton Launch Works, Platts Eyot have just put the finishing touches to a Whaleback boat. 25th April 1943

Background imageMarine Collection: The men of the 29th Marine Commando Royal Artillery return from the Falklands

The men of the 29th Marine Commando Royal Artillery return from the Falklands. They wade ashore at Plymouth from the same landing craft used in their invasion of San Carlos Bay

Background imageMarine Collection: The fog horn on the Guernsey coast warns ships of a very dangerous spot where rocks

The fog horn on the Guernsey coast warns ships of a very dangerous spot where rocks abound. Circa 1935

Background imageMarine Collection: Russian Kometa Hydrofoil arriving at Dover, Kent, for a sales drive down the Thames

Russian Kometa Hydrofoil arriving at Dover, Kent, for a sales drive down the Thames before the Soviet Exhibition at Earls Court. 5th August 1968

Background imageMarine Collection: Sir Bernard and Lady Dockers private yacht Shemara

Sir Bernard and Lady Dockers private yacht Shemara, one of the largest in the world, is on the market for £ 300, 000. 20th May 1968

Background imageMarine Collection: The Shell oil tanker Megara seen here on her way up the River Thames to discharge her

The Shell oil tanker Megara seen here on her way up the River Thames to discharge her cargo of 206, 000 tons of oil. The ship is nearly a quarter of a mile from bow to stern. 7th October 1968

Background imageMarine Collection: The ship SS Asturias which transported many immigrants from Britain to Australia

The ship SS Asturias which transported many immigrants from Britain to Australia 15th September 1953

Background imageMarine Collection: A Hudson aircraft of the R. A. F Coastal command sighted and attacked a U-boat in

A Hudson aircraft of the R. A. F Coastal command sighted and attacked a U-boat in
A Hudson aircraft of the R.A.F Coastal command sighted and attacked a U-boat in the Atlantic. Pictured, the U-boat as she lay helpless in the heavy seas awaiting a boarding party from H.M. ships

Background imageMarine Collection: Royal Air Force High Speed Launch HSL 164 of No. 203 Air Sea Rescue Unit heads out

Royal Air Force High Speed Launch HSL 164 of No. 203 Air Sea Rescue Unit heads out from Colombo, Ceylon, into the Indian Ocean, guided by a Hawker Hurricane search aircraft of No. 222 Group RAF

Background imageMarine Collection: Dutch Marines and Naval Officers pass through London. Dutch Marines today arrived in

Dutch Marines and Naval Officers pass through London. Dutch Marines today arrived in London on their way to a south coast port

Background imageMarine Collection: Picture shows a cheery exchange of officers and crew on the HMT Kirkella

Picture shows a cheery exchange of officers and crew on the HMT Kirkella. The HMT Kirkella was requisitioned for service in World War Two on September 1939

Background imageMarine Collection: Deal Pageant and Tattoo, marines of 1761. 31st July 1935

Deal Pageant and Tattoo, marines of 1761. 31st July 1935

Background imageMarine Collection: Marine Andrew Riley delighted to see his baby son Darren 4 weeks old born while Andrew

Marine Andrew Riley delighted to see his baby son Darren 4 weeks old born while Andrew was in Falklands, with wife Karen and other son Adam. 9th July 1982

Background imageMarine Collection: Marine Andrew Riley delighted to see his baby son Darren 4 weeks old born while Andrew

Marine Andrew Riley delighted to see his baby son Darren 4 weeks old born while Andrew was in Falklands, with wife Karen and other son Adam. 9th July 1982

Background imageMarine Collection: Holidaymakers returning from the Isle of Man make their way along Liverpool landing stage

Holidaymakers returning from the Isle of Man make their way along Liverpool landing stage from the steamer ship Mona Isle

Background imageMarine Collection: The William Everard, sailing ship, leaves Kings Lynn, Norfolk

The William Everard, sailing ship, leaves Kings Lynn, Norfolk, for Hull with 270 tons of wheat aboard. 27th May 1966

Background imageMarine Collection: A sailor from HMS Arrow walks along arm in arm with his wife after arriving back from

A sailor from HMS Arrow walks along arm in arm with his wife after arriving back from the South Atlantic Conflict in Plymouth

Background imageMarine Collection: Marines playing music on their rifles fitted with Trumpet mouthpiece

Marines playing music on their rifles fitted with Trumpet mouthpiece

Background imageMarine Collection: 11th Battalion Royal Marines run ashore from a dingy while training in Ceylon

11th Battalion Royal Marines run ashore from a dingy while training in Ceylon during WW2 1943

Background imageMarine Collection: US Marines advance on Barry Island in the Marshall Islands in the wake of fleeing

US Marines advance on Barry Island in the Marshall Islands in the wake of fleeing Japanese troops. The trees were either uprooted or deleafed by the bombardment before the US invasion. WW2 1944

Background imageMarine Collection: A British submarine noses its way through ice covered waters off the East Coast of

A British submarine noses its way through ice covered waters off the East Coast of England during WW2 1940

Background imageMarine Collection: Two British submarines tied up to a supply ship prepare for another patrol during WW2

Two British submarines tied up to a supply ship prepare for another patrol during WW2 1943 1940s

Background imageMarine Collection: Replica of The Golden Hind at Southend Pier. 27th May 1949

Replica of The Golden Hind at Southend Pier. 27th May 1949

Background imageMarine Collection: Two Thames Barges leaving the London Docks with the high tide on a summers evening

Two Thames Barges leaving the London Docks with the high tide on a summers evening. 25th July 1932

Background imageMarine Collection: Thames Tug Harbour Light turns turtle outside Regents canal

Thames Tug Harbour Light turns turtle outside Regents canal, drowning 3 crew members. 20-2-1928

Background imageMarine Collection: A very high tide at The Thames, Blackfriars, London. 29th December 1931

A very high tide at The Thames, Blackfriars, London. 29th December 1931

Background imageMarine Collection: Sailing boat in a British Port during World War Two. 9th February 1940

Sailing boat in a British Port during World War Two. 9th February 1940

Background imageMarine Collection: 250 ton crane lifting a new turbine for Deptford Power Station. 29th April 1949

250 ton crane lifting a new turbine for Deptford Power Station. 29th April 1949

Background imageMarine Collection: Return of SS Great Britain 4th July 1970

Return of SS Great Britain 4th July 1970

Background imageMarine Collection: The Russian fishery ship Chernyshevsky lying at anchor in Plymouth Sound after

The Russian fishery ship Chernyshevsky lying at anchor in Plymouth Sound after being arrested by British authorities. 18th April 1963

Background imageMarine Collection: Double hulled cruise ship The SSC Radisson Diamond. 26th May 1992

Double hulled cruise ship The SSC Radisson Diamond. 26th May 1992

Background imageMarine Collection: Arctic survey vessel the Discovery II arriving at St Katharines Docks in London

Arctic survey vessel the Discovery II arriving at St Katharines Docks in London. 11 May 1939

Background imageMarine Collection: Zealandia also known as S. S. Zealandia and nicknamed 'Z'(or 'Zed'

Zealandia also known as S. S. Zealandia and nicknamed "Z"(or "Zed"
Zealandia also known as S.S. Zealandia and nicknamed " Z" (or " Zed" ) was a historically-significant 6, 683 ton multi-decked single-funnelled Australian cargo and passenger ship

Background imageMarine Collection: The SS Canterbury sets off for Calais with holidaymakers cars and bicycles on board

The SS Canterbury sets off for Calais with holidaymakers cars and bicycles on board

Background imageMarine Collection: The Santa Maria in Dock. The ship was later hi-jacked by pirates in January

The Santa Maria in Dock. The ship was later hi-jacked by pirates in January 1961 with 650 passengers on board and was chased around Trinidad and The British West Indies. November 1960

Background imageMarine Collection: The Herzogin Cecilie in Belfast, 1934. 13th June 1934

The Herzogin Cecilie in Belfast, 1934. 13th June 1934

Background imageMarine Collection: The Mayflower II

The Mayflower II



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