Launched Collection (#8)

The First-Class Dining Saloon on R. M. S. P. Almanzora, 1920
Photograph of a corner of the first-class dining saloon on board R.M.S.P. Almanzora, 1920. Launched in 1914, she served as an Armed Cruiser in World War I, then was reconverted into a liner

The Childrens Playroom, R. M. S. P. Almanzora, 1920
Photograph of the Childrens Playroom aboard Royal Mail Steam Packet Companys Almanzora, 1920. Launched in 1914, she served as an Armed Cruiser in World War I, then was reconverted into a liner

SS Berengaria leaving Southampton for Jarrow, 1938
Photograph of the Cunard Liner Berengaria heading out of Southampton, with tugs, to head to Jarrow to be broken up, December 1938

HMS Furious, 1918
Photograph of HMS Furious, aircraft carrier, wearing its World War One camouflage in 1918. Launched in 1916, HMS Furious served in both World Wars and was scrapped in 1948

HMS Argus, 1918
Photograph of the aircraft carrier HMS Argus, which saw service in both World Wars, at a Royal review of the fleet 1918. HMS Argus was launched in 1918 and scrapped in 1946

HMS Royal Oak viewed from HMS Queen Elizabeth, 1935
Photograph of a huge wave breaking over the bows of HMS Royal Oak, launched 1916, as seen from the stern of HMS Queen Elizabeth, Mediterranean Sea, 1935

Model of HMS Queen of 1839
Engraving of a model of HMS Queen, displayed in the Naval Gallery of the South Kensington Museum, 1865. HMS Queen, launched in 1839, was a three-decker first-rate with 110 guns

HMS Gadfly, 1906
Photograph of the coastal destroyer, HMS Gadfly, built by Thorneycroft and Co. at Chiswick in 1906. Equipped with Parsons type turbine machinery and Thorneycroft water-tube boilers

The Winans Ocean Steamer, 1858
Engraving of the Winans Ocean Steamer cigar ship, launched at Ferry Bay, Baltimore, on 6th October 1858. Intended as an ocean-going vessel, she was 180 feet long and had a displacement of 350 tons

HMS Goliath, 1907
Photograph of HMS Goliath, a Canopus Class battleship of 12, 950 tons, launched in 1898. She was sunk in May 1915, off Cape Helles, Dardanelles, with the loss of most of her crew

Ocean French Warship
French warship, she will still be in service in 1837

Goeben Warship
Powerful German battle-cruiser which easily outruns her British pursuers and escapes to Istanbul, where she is transferred to the Turkish navy as Yavuz Sultan Selim

Aquitania Photo P / C
Cunard White Star Liner. 901 feet long, 45, 647 tons. Scrapped in 1950

Aquitania Construction
AQUITANIA The Cunard ship Aquitania, on the stocks in the process of construction. 901 feet in length. Scrapped in 1950

Aquitanias Engines
AQUITANIA One of the engines of the Aquitania being lowered into position during its construction

Mauretania, at Cherbourg
Cunard Line R.M.S. Mauretania at Cherbourg

COURONNE SAILING SHIP
French warship, commanded by De Launay-Razilly

London Ship Launched
The 15, 000 ton battleship is launched at Portsmouth

Bismarck Launched 1939
Launch of the German battleship Bismarck after the Anglo-German Naval Treaty of 1935 came into force

Goeben Photo
Admiral Souchons Goeben is one of the most powerful warships of its day, manned by over 1000 men and capable of firing at targets up to 233 km away : top speed 28 knots

Empress of Britain
Built on the Clyde for the Canadian Pacific Line and launched in 1930. Seen here passing through the Panama Canal during a world cruise

Prince George launch
The Duchess of York (later Queen Mary) launches the battleship Prince George at Portsmouth

Honda RA108 Media Launch: Mike Conway Honda test driver
(L to R): Mike Conway (GBR) Honda test driver. Honda RA108 Media Launch, Honda Racing F1 Factory, Brackley, England, 29 January 2008

Honda RA108 Media Launch: Nick Fry Honda F1 Racing Team Chief Executive Officer
Nick Fry (GBR) Honda F1 Racing Team Chief Executive Officer. Honda RA108 Media Launch, Honda Racing F1 Factory, Brackley, England, 29 January 2008

Honda RA108 Media Launch: Yashurio Wada President Honda Racing F1 Team
Yashurio Wada (JPN) President Honda Racing F1 Team. Honda RA108 Media Launch, Honda Racing F1 Factory, Brackley, England, 29 January 2008

Honda RA108 Media Launch: Ross Brawn Honda Team Principal
Ross Brawn (GBR) Honda Team Principal. Honda RA108 Media Launch, Honda Racing F1 Factory, Brackley, England, 29 January 2008

Honda RA108 Media Launch: Alex Wurz Honda RA108 drives onto the stage
Alex Wurz (AUT) Honda RA108 drives onto the stage. Honda RA108 Media Launch, Honda Racing F1 Factory, Brackley, England, 29 January 2008

Honda RA108 Media Launch: Rubens Barrichello Honda
(L to R): Rubens Barrichello (BRA) Honda. Honda RA108 Media Launch, Honda Racing F1 Factory, Brackley, England, 29 January 2008

Honda RA108 Media Launch: Jenson Button Honda
(L to R): Jenson Button (GBR) Honda. Honda RA108 Media Launch, Honda Racing F1 Factory, Brackley, England, 29 January 2008

Honda RA108 Media Launch: The new Honda RA108
The new Honda RA108 Honda RA108 Media Launch, Honda Racing F1 Factory, Brackley, England, 29 January 2008

MAURETANIA 1907
Cunard passenger liner on the transatlantic run

STEAMSHIP CALIFORNIA
Anchor Line passenger ship sailing between Glasgow and New York

Whitehead Torpedo Launch
A Whitehead torpedo is launched from a torpedo boat

Buoy Marks Broken Cable
When the cable breaks in mid- ocean, a buoy is launched from the Great Eastern to mark the spot

SUCCESS SAILING SHIP
British convict ship, launched at Moulmein, Burma : in 1900 she was the oldest ship afloat

Italian Battleship
A new addition to the Italian fleet is launched at La Spezia. (There are many vessels with this name.)

Le Suchet Launched
The French cruiser Le Suchet is launched at Toulon

Tsukuba Warship
Japanese battlecruiser, somewhat obsolete even when built : in 1917 her magazine will catch fire and she will explode and sink in Yokosuka Bay

Gustave Zede Submarine
The Gustave Zede is one of the worlds first successful submarines, performing 2500+ dives without mishap : she is the first submarine to be equipped with a periscope

St George, Blakes Ship
This is Admiral Blakes flagship in 1657, in action against the French and Spaniards

Britannia Cunarder
Passenger liner of the Cunard Line which starts the first regular transatlantic mail service; in 1849 she is sold to Germany and ends her career sunk as a target ship

Warrior Cigarette Card
This British battleship is the worlds first iron-hulled capital ship; she has a speed of 14 knots (26km/h). Now restored and docked at Portsmouth, Hampshire

LINER MAURETANIA
Passenger liner of the Cunard White Star line, she held the Blue Riband for 21 years; she was withdrawn from service and broken up in 1935

Warrior (Dutton)
This British warship is the first ironclad - a capital ship with an iron hull. She has been restored and is docked at Portsmouth, Hampshire

Northumberland Launched
Naval warship launched at Millwall, on the Thames : shipworkers man the capstan preparatory to the launch

Great Eastern Launched
Miss Hope hopefully names the ship Leviathan - but the launch is abortive and is not completed until 31 January 1858

Swigging while Swimming
Swigging while you swim - a new idea is launched, literally, by bars on Italian beaches

First Montgolfiere 1783
THE FIRST PRACTICAL BALLOON Montgolfiers first air balloon, unmanned, was launched at Annonay, rose to 2000 metres; the Academie Royale des Sciences paid for the venture

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From the depths of history to the heights of innovation, these iconic launches have left an indelible mark on maritime and aviation history. In 1903, RMS Carpathia set sail, forever etching its name in our hearts as the heroic vessel that came to the rescue of Titanic survivors. Fast forward to 1937, and Birkenhead witnessed a momentous occasion with the launch of HMS Ark Royal, a majestic symbol of British naval power. Meanwhile, across the seas in Australia, Her Majesty's Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne (21) took its first plunge into unknown waters in 1957. This mighty warship would go on to serve its nation with honor for decades. The same year also saw another groundbreaking launch - CITROEN ID. 19 revolutionized automotive design and captivated drivers worldwide with its sleek elegance. In 1962, TS Arethusa gracefully sailed into existence as a training ship for future seafarers - a beacon of knowledge and adventure on tumultuous waves. Speaking of adventure, it was during World War II when B-25 Mitchell Bomber fearlessly took off from Hornet's deck; an awe-inspiring sight that embodied courage amidst chaos. The tragic tale unfolds as we remember LUSITANIA – once hailed as one of the grandest ocean liners ever built but met her untimely fate at sea during World War I. However, hope resurfaced with SS Great Britain's innovative plan – launched years before her time – showcasing Isambard Kingdom Brunel's visionary genius. RMS Mauretania made waves upon her launch in 1938; this luxurious liner redefined opulence while traversing vast oceans effortlessly. Rewinding further back in time brings us face-to-face with a meticulously crafted model: HMS Victory from 1737 stands tall even today as a testament to naval supremacy.