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

Cunard line steamship SS Ascania. 11th August 1958

Background imageShipping Collection: Ships - Sailing Ships - Penang - June 1935, with sailor at the wheel

Ships - Sailing Ships - Penang - June 1935, with sailor at the wheel

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

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

Background imageShipping Collection: Blythswood Shipbuilding Co Ltd yard February 1959. Workers at the launch of the Regent

Blythswood Shipbuilding Co Ltd yard February 1959. Workers at the launch of the Regent Eagle Texaco oil tanker

Background imageShipping Collection: Crew of the Barry lifeboat Arthur and Blanche Harris Frederick Batten and Eric Fry (right

Crew of the Barry lifeboat Arthur and Blanche Harris Frederick Batten and Eric Fry (right) at the tiller on board the boat. Standing left is Mr. Emlyn Davies. 14th March 1970

Background imageShipping Collection: The Breaksea Lightship in the Bristol Channel. 22nd December 1954

The Breaksea Lightship in the Bristol Channel. 22nd December 1954

Background imageShipping 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 imageShipping Collection: Radio Caroline 1967

Radio Caroline 1967

Background imageShipping Collection: Govan Shipbuilders Ltd was a British shipbuilding company based on the River Clyde at

Govan Shipbuilders Ltd was a British shipbuilding company based on the River Clyde at Glasgow in Scotland. It operated the former Fairfield Shipyard

Background imageShipping 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 imageShipping Collection: The former Longhope lifeboat T. G. B ON962, seen here leaving Littlehampton

The former Longhope lifeboat T. G. B ON962, seen here leaving Littlehampton
The former Longhope lifeboat T.G.B ON962, seen here leaving Littlehampton, Sussexs after being repaired follow the capsizing of the vessel

Background imageShipping 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 imageShipping Collection: Crewmen of the Fishguard and Goodwick Lifeboat: left to right: Ken Bean, Ieuan Bateman

Crewmen of the Fishguard and Goodwick Lifeboat: left to right: Ken Bean, Ieuan Bateman, Noel Murrow, Roy Williams, Jack Jenkins, Glyn Bateman, Richard Fowles, George Bateman and Byron Nichols

Background imageShipping Collection: A view of the Brixham quays before the new fish market was built

A view of the Brixham quays before the new fish market was built. This picture was taken in 1967 and shows the old Upham shipyard on the opposite shore

Background imageShipping Collection: Part of the tremendous stores of Stephen and Sons Ltd shipyard, Glasgow

Part of the tremendous stores of Stephen and Sons Ltd shipyard, Glasgow. This was a Scottish shipbuilding company based in Linthouse, Govan in Glasgow, on the River Clyde. Circa, 1950s

Background imageShipping Collection: The Dart paddle steamer Compton Castle. 1980s

The Dart paddle steamer Compton Castle. 1980s

Background imageShipping Collection: John McDermott, coxswain of the Hoylake lifeboat with crew members Richard Martindale

John McDermott, coxswain of the Hoylake lifeboat with crew members Richard Martindale, Alan Tolley. Steve Armitage and Jeff Kernighan. 4th October 1990

Background imageShipping Collection: The Barry lifeboat RNLB Rachel and Mary Evans at Barry docks. Circa 1961

The Barry lifeboat RNLB Rachel and Mary Evans at Barry docks. Circa 1961

Background imageShipping 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 imageShipping Collection: Tenbys new 47 foot long Tyne Class lifeboat, the RFA Sir Galahad

Tenbys new 47 foot long Tyne Class lifeboat, the RFA Sir Galahad, arrives at the Tenby RNLI station yesterday. 14th July 1986

Background imageShipping Collection: Framed by old timbers at Sammys Point, Hull, the New Holland ferry Wingfield Castle

Framed by old timbers at Sammys Point, Hull, the New Holland ferry Wingfield Castle berths alongside the pontoon at Corporation Pier. 9th May 1961

Background imageShipping Collection: The Kingstonian, pictured here at the Quay Head (now Cascade Steps

The Kingstonian, pictured here at the Quay Head (now Cascade Steps) offered trips up river to Beeses Tea Gardens and Hanham and Keynsham locks throughout the 1950s and 60s

Background imageShipping Collection: Sunshine on the bridge to Rock Ferry Pier. 6th October 1937

Sunshine on the bridge to Rock Ferry Pier. 6th October 1937

Background imageShipping Collection: The crew of the New Brighton lifeboat seen here aboard their new vessel The Edmund

The crew of the New Brighton lifeboat seen here aboard their new vessel The Edmund and Mary Robinson. The boat a Watson 41 lifeboat was built by Groves & Gutteridge of Cowes, Isle of Wight

Background imageShipping Collection: The 45, 000 ton liner Aquitania leaves Southampton dock on her final voyage

The 45, 000 ton liner Aquitania leaves Southampton dock on her final voyage, bound for her birthplace The Clyde to be broken up after 36 years service. 20th February 1950. RMS Aquitania

Background imageShipping Collection: The Grand Union Canal near Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire. Circa 1948

The Grand Union Canal near Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire. Circa 1948

Background imageShipping Collection: Ships: Canberra September 1982 - First cruise after Falklands services

Ships: Canberra September 1982 - First cruise after Falklands services

Background imageShipping Collection: Blyth, Northumberland Lifeboat crew (left to right) Charlie Hatcher (coxswain)

Blyth, Northumberland Lifeboat crew (left to right) Charlie Hatcher (coxswain), Tommy Moss (2nd coxswain), John Scott (motor mechanic)

Background imageShipping Collection: Early lifeboat at Cresswell, Northumberland. There were three lifeboats at

Early lifeboat at Cresswell, Northumberland. There were three lifeboats at Cresswell, Northumberland, and it is not clear which boat is pictured here

Background imageShipping Collection: The Tynemouth lifeboat Tynesider is lifted into position from where it will

The Tynemouth lifeboat Tynesider is lifted into position from where it will make its journey from The Tyne at Newcastle Quayside to the Town Moor, Newcastle

Background imageShipping Collection: Keeping a lookout during exercises of the Barry lifeboat in the Bristol Channel is crew

Keeping a lookout during exercises of the Barry lifeboat in the Bristol Channel is crew member Mr. Emlyn Davies. 14th May 1970

Background imageShipping Collection: Carving a wake in the winter grey waters of the Bristol Channel

Carving a wake in the winter grey waters of the Bristol Channel, the Barry lifeboat Arthur and Blanche Harris sets out on an exercise. 13th March 1970

Background imageShipping Collection: The Boyd Line Fleet sidewinder trawler Arctic Explorer seen here leaving the St Andrews

The Boyd Line Fleet sidewinder trawler Arctic Explorer seen here leaving the St Andrews Dock, Hull 11th June 1954

Background imageShipping Collection: The new lifeboat Augustus and Laura is named by Lady Frances Osborne at Newbiggin

The new lifeboat Augustus and Laura is named by Lady Frances Osborne at Newbiggin. 24th June 1939

Background imageShipping Collection: The Tynemouth Lifeboat Dinghy. Trevor Fryer

The Tynemouth Lifeboat Dinghy. Trevor Fryer, Paul Henderson and David Thompson put an inshore boat through its paces. Picture taken 23rd July 1984

Background imageShipping Collection: The new motor lifeboat Robert and Marcella Beck in Plymouth before its naming ceremony in

The new motor lifeboat Robert and Marcella Beck in Plymouth before its naming ceremony in Plymouth, Devon. 3rd July 1927

Background imageShipping Collection: The Somerset Maughan seen here returning St Andrews Dock

The Somerset Maughan seen here returning St Andrews Dock, Hull after a her voyage to the Icelandic fishing grounds. 16th June 1966

Background imageShipping 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 imageShipping 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 imageShipping 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 imageShipping 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 imageShipping Collection: The Teesmouth lifeboat returning to harbour yesterday with the coxswain safe after he was

The Teesmouth lifeboat returning to harbour yesterday with the coxswain safe after he was washed overboard. Picture taken 17th November 1968

Background imageShipping Collection: The Holly Island lifeboat Milburn being launched from Holy Island

The Holly Island lifeboat Milburn being launched from Holy Island, Northumberland, on its way to Berwick. She is 45 feet long by 12.5 feet, and has an 80 h.p. engine. Picture taken 13th June 1930

Background imageShipping Collection: The James Knott lifeboat sails from Cullercoats on her final voyage

The James Knott lifeboat sails from Cullercoats on her final voyage. Four maroons were fired as she started her three-day trip to an Essex yard for repairs

Background imageShipping Collection: Blyths new lifeboat Shoreline. Northumberland, North East England

Blyths new lifeboat Shoreline. Northumberland, North East England. Boat number 37-36 Sir Alec Rose, lone round-the-world yachtsman and founder member of the Shoreline membership scheme

Background imageShipping Collection: A new lifeboat, the Will and Fanny Kirby, launched at Seaham Harbour to replace

A new lifeboat, the Will and Fanny Kirby, launched at Seaham Harbour to replace the George Elmy which capsized with the loss of eight men. 21st September 1963

Background imageShipping Collection: The naming ceremony of the new Barry Dock lifeboat the Arthur and Blanche Harris

The naming ceremony of the new Barry Dock lifeboat the Arthur and Blanche Harris, was performed on Saturday afternoon at Barry Docks by Lady Traherne, the wife of the Lord Lieutenant of Glamorgan

Background imageShipping Collection: General scenes showing workers gathered at Gladstone Docks in Liverpool

General scenes showing workers gathered at Gladstone Docks in Liverpool. 31st October 1967



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