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Background imageOcean Collection: Cycles: This is 20 year old David Healey and his Sailbike

Cycles: This is 20 year old David Healey and his Sailbike. David, who is the grandson of car designer, Donald Healey, has produced his sail device, which will fit onto virtually any bike

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

Men taking baggage off a ship. Circa December 1911

Background imageOcean 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 imageOcean 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 imageOcean 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 imageOcean Collection: James Hunt jogging on beach with his dog Oscar in Marbella 9th May 1979

James Hunt jogging on beach with his dog Oscar in Marbella 9th May 1979

Background imageOcean 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 imageOcean Collection: Princess Diana on holiday with her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry

Princess Diana on holiday with her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, in Antigua and Barbuda. 25th March 1996

Background imageOcean Collection: Two airmen adrift in their dinghy in the Indian Ocean. A Hurricane on patrol sighted

Two airmen adrift in their dinghy in the Indian Ocean. A Hurricane on patrol sighted the drifting men, signalled his base, and then guided an RAF speed launch to the spot. March 1943

Background imageOcean 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 imageOcean Collection: The burnt-out remains of an Italian torpedo bomber in the Mediterranean following an

The burnt-out remains of an Italian torpedo bomber in the Mediterranean following an unsuccessful attack on a British convoy, which was repelled by aircraft from HMS Ark Royal. October 1941

Background imageOcean Collection: Picture shows the HMS Hunter. H35. Picture is passed by Censors

Picture shows the HMS Hunter. H35. Picture is passed by Censors. HMS Hunter was a H-class destroyer built for the Royal Navy in the mid-1930s

Background imageOcean Collection: The Single-handed Trans-Atlantic Race was conceived by Herbert 'Blondie'

The Single-handed Trans-Atlantic Race was conceived by Herbert "Blondie"
The Single-handed Trans-Atlantic Race was conceived by Herbert " Blondie" Hasler in 1956. Pictued, Herbert George " Blondie" Hasler

Background imageOcean Collection: The Observer Trophy Single-handed Trans Atlantic Race. Yachtsmen leaving from Plymouth

The Observer Trophy Single-handed Trans Atlantic Race. Yachtsmen leaving from Plymouth. Pictured, the wash almost swamping the passengers of an amphibious motor car

Background imageOcean Collection: The aircraft carrier HMS Formidable seen from the quarter deck of the battleship HMS

The aircraft carrier HMS Formidable seen from the quarter deck of the battleship HMS Warspite at sea. August 1942

Background imageOcean Collection: Operation Pluto (pipe-lines under the ocean). First pictures

Operation Pluto (pipe-lines under the ocean). First pictures. One of the greatest supply stories of the war is now being told for the first time

Background imageOcean Collection: Prefabricated Ports. Two Prefabricated Ports each as big as Gibraltar were manufactured

Prefabricated Ports. Two Prefabricated Ports each as big as Gibraltar were manufactured in Britain, in sections, towed across the channel, and set down off the coast of Normandy

Background imageOcean 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 imageOcean 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 imageOcean 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 imageOcean 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 imageOcean Collection: Petty Officer on the quarter deck of a Royal Naval destroyer, White Ensign at half mast

Petty Officer on the quarter deck of a Royal Naval destroyer, White Ensign at half mast, circa 1938

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

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

Background imageOcean 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 imageOcean 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 imageOcean 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 imageOcean 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 imageOcean 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 imageOcean 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 imageOcean 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

Background imageOcean Collection: The launching is compete of the Queen Elizabeth II, it makes a splash as the bows enter

The launching is compete of the Queen Elizabeth II, it makes a splash as the bows enter the water after the launching ceremony by Queen Elizabeth II, John Browns yard, Clydebank, Scotland

Background imageOcean Collection: The maiden voyage of the Queen Mary. 27th May 1936

The maiden voyage of the Queen Mary. 27th May 1936

Background imageOcean Collection: Shipyard director George Parker rose to the occasion when the new liner Queen Elizabeth

Shipyard director George Parker rose to the occasion when the new liner Queen Elizabeth II seemed reluctant to be launched

Background imageOcean Collection: The Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth II, 17th July 1974

The Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth II, 17th July 1974

Background imageOcean Collection: The rudder of the QE2 - bigger than a double decker bus is winched slowly into position

The rudder of the QE2 - bigger than a double decker bus is winched slowly into position. John Browns shipyard, Clydebank, Scotland. 15th May 1967

Background imageOcean Collection: Workmen leaving the Cunard Liner The Queen Elizabeth, 30th January 1953

Workmen leaving the Cunard Liner The Queen Elizabeth, 30th January 1953

Background imageOcean Collection: The rudder of the QE2 is held in position with winches and wooden blocks to await

The rudder of the QE2 is held in position with winches and wooden blocks to await the fitting of a five ton pin. John Browns shipyard, Clydebank, Scotland. 15th May 1967

Background imageOcean Collection: Captain John Treasure Jones aboard the Queen Mary, during the Cunard White Star liner

Captain John Treasure Jones aboard the Queen Mary, during the Cunard White Star liners last Atlantic run. 27th September 1967

Background imageOcean Collection: The Cunard White Star liner Queen Mary after her record run. 20th August 1966

The Cunard White Star liner Queen Mary after her record run. 20th August 1966



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