Shipbuilding Collection (#32)

One of the giant twin ships which have cost three million pounds: The Titanic
One of the giant twin ships which have cost three million pounds: The " Titanic". Keel laid in 1909 10 June 1911

Line engraving, German, 18th century
NOAH BUILDING THE ARK. Line engraving, German, 18th century

Lines of the Baltimore-built brigantines George Latimer and Alexander Kirkland, built 1858 for the West Indian trade
BRIGANTINE PLANS, 1858. Lines of the Baltimore-built brigantines George Latimer and Alexander Kirkland, built 1858 for the West Indian trade

Lines of the Marblehead-type schooners Sir Edward Hawke and Earl of Egremont
SCHOONER PLANS, 1767. Lines of the Marblehead-type schooners Sir Edward Hawke and Earl of Egremont, built at New York for the British Navy in 1767

Drawing from the third and final page of Abraham Lincolns patent application for a method for improving the buoyancy of
LINCOLN: PATENT, 1849. Drawing from the third and final page of Abraham Lincolns patent application for a method for improving the buoyancy of vessels moving through shallow waters, 1849

Lines of the two-masted coasting schooner North Star, built at Sullivan, Maine, 1856
SCHOONER PLANS, 1856. Lines of the two-masted coasting schooner North Star, built at Sullivan, Maine, 1856

Lines of the Square-Topsail Coasting Schooner, Marcia Tribou, built at Bucksport, Maine, in 1847 for the lumber trade
SCHOONER PLANS, 1847. Lines of the Square-Topsail Coasting Schooner, Marcia Tribou, built at Bucksport, Maine, in 1847 for the lumber trade

Peter I, the Great (1672-1725) Tsar of Russia from 1682, here dressed as a ship s
Peter I, the Great (1672-1725) Tsar of Russia from 1682, here dressed as a ships carpenters apprentice so that he could go incognito while studying shipbuilding

Dispatch vessel HMS Iris. Launched in 1877, this was the first steel ship built for the British Admiralty. Constructed of steel made by the Siemens-Martin process at Landore Siemens Steel Company

HOUSE OF PETER THE GREAT, AT SaRDAM or Zaandam, The Netherlands. In 1697 the czar Peter I of Russia spent some time in Zaandam, studying shipbuilding

Industrial electric lighting, 1880s C017 / 6871
Industrial electric lighting. 19th-century artwork of electric lighting being in a shipyard during construction of a ship

Wood engraving, American, c1840
NEW YORK SHIPYARD, 1840. Wood engraving, American, c1840

Historic boats moored at Pier 17 on the East River, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

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Shipbuilding has long been a symbol of human ingenuity and craftsmanship, as seen in Isambard Kingdom Brunel standing proudly before the launching chains of the Great Eastern. The Esso Northumbria supertanker being constructed at Swan Hunter shipyard in Wallsend showcases the immense scale and complexity of these vessels. Wallsend-on-Tyne, known for its rich shipbuilding history, stands as a testament to the skill and dedication of those involved in this industry. Glasgow, Scotland, on March 6th, 1971 - a date etched into British maritime history. Shipbuilding takes center stage as it is featured in Face of Britain 1971 Feature. The Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company Limited played a significant role in shaping Scotland's shipbuilding legacy. The launch of HMS Eagle aircraft carrier exemplifies both power and grace combined with meticulous engineering precision. Govan Shipbuilders Ltd on the River Clyde continues this proud tradition by contributing to Britain's naval strength. Devonshire Dock in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria serves as an emblematic location where dreams take shape amidst steel and iron. Stephen and Sons Ltd shipyard stores are filled with treasures waiting to be transformed into majestic vessels that will conquer the seas. Witnessing a nuclear submarine berthing at Devonport docks evokes awe-inspiring feelings about our technological advancements over time. Plymouth, Devon becomes synonymous with innovation within the maritime industry during this era. History reminds us that even great ships can face challenges; RMS Olympic bears witness to this truth after colliding with HMS Hawke in the Solent back in 1911. Yet from adversity comes resilience - launching HMS Ark Royal demonstrates our unwavering determination to overcome obstacles while forging ahead towards new horizons. In every rivet hammered down or weld meticulously crafted lies not only an expression of human creativity but also an embodiment of national pride. Shipbuilding remains more than just an industry.