Shipbuilding Collection (#8)

The "Leviathan"(Great Eastern) Steam-Ship, as she appeared at the Commencement of 1855 (engraving)
2785852 The " Leviathan" (Great Eastern) Steam-Ship, as she appeared at the Commencement of 1855 (engraving) by English School

Peter the Czar receiving visitors in the Dockyard (engraving)
654539 Peter the Czar receiving visitors in the Dockyard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Czar receiving visitors in the Dockyard)

Shipbuilding, Gloucester, USA, 1871 (oil on canvas)
712245 Shipbuilding, Gloucester, USA, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

A £1 share certificate issued by The Great Ship Company Limited (engraving)
733813 A £ 1 share certificate issued by The Great Ship Company Limited (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Longitudinal cross-section of an armed and equipped vessel
XIR414995 Longitudinal cross-section of an armed and equipped vessel, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert, plate 47 (pencil & w/c on paper) by French School

Docks at Sebastopol, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub
STC122434 Docks at Sebastopol, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub. by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. 1856 (litho) by Simpson

Cross-section and elevation of a ship, 1776 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
XIR237909 Cross-section and elevation of a ship, 1776 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes, France; French, out of copyright

Construction of a Ship, from l Ile a Helice
CHT199881 Construction of a Ship, from l Ile a Helice by Jules Verne (1828-1905) published in 1865 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Building the Ships. Sketch for the painting of the same title, 1903 (oil on panel)
5642590 Building the Ships. Sketch for the painting of the same title, 1903 (oil on panel) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 31.2A--41.1 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum

The progress of science in the Victorian era (photogravure)
6030874 The progress of science in the Victorian era (photogravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The progress of science in the Victorian era)

Reconstruction of an ancient Roman trireme (engraving)
5997461 Reconstruction of an ancient Roman trireme (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reconstruction of an ancient Roman trireme)

Thompsons Boatbuilding Machinery (engraving)
1619598 Thompsons Boatbuilding Machinery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thompsons Boatbuilding Machinery)

The New Iron-Clad Fleet, bending Armour-Plates by Hydraulic Pressure at Chatham Dockyard (engraving)
1588076 The New Iron-Clad Fleet, bending Armour-Plates by Hydraulic Pressure at Chatham Dockyard (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Iron-Clad Fleet)

The "Great Eastern"Steam-Ship, Construction of the Central Compartment, at Millwall (engraving)
1587569 The " Great Eastern" Steam-Ship, Construction of the Central Compartment, at Millwall (engraving) by English School

Portrait of John Scott Russell (b / w photo)
984212 Portrait of John Scott Russell (b/w photo) by Lock and Whitfield (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Scott Russell)

Samudas Shipbuilding Yard, London, 1863 (b / w photo)
1812835 Samudas Shipbuilding Yard, London, 1863 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Large New Caisson for the East and West India Dock Company (engraving)
1609173 Large New Caisson for the East and West India Dock Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Building of a Battle-Ship, HMS "Ocean, "Twin-Screw, 1st Class, 12, 950 Tons
1606706 The Building of a Battle-Ship, HMS " Ocean, " Twin-Screw, 1st Class, 12, 950 Tons, in the Dockyard at Plymouth (litho) by Holland Tringham

Iron Ship fitting at the Royal Dockyard, Woolwich (engraving)
1607836 Iron Ship fitting at the Royal Dockyard, Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iron Ship fitting at the Royal Dockyard, Woolwich)

Peter the Great at Deptford Dockyard, London (colour litho)
5229958 Peter the Great at Deptford Dockyard, London (colour litho) by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Great at Deptford Dockyard, London)

Maiden voyage of the Cunard liner Aquitania, 1914 (colour litho)
972778 Maiden voyage of the Cunard liner Aquitania, 1914 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maiden voyage of the Cunard liner Aquitania, 1914)

Shipbuilding (coloured engraving)
998162 Shipbuilding (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

To Contest the "America"Cup Race, the Launch of Sir Thomas Liptons Yacht "Shamrock II"(litho)
1040341 To Contest the " America" Cup Race, the Launch of Sir Thomas Liptons Yacht " Shamrock II" (litho) by Dixon

Polson Iron Work Yard, Ship War Hydra on Stocks, 1918 (w / c on paper)
3087904 Polson Iron Work Yard, Ship War Hydra on Stocks, 1918 (w/c on paper) by Gagen, Robert Ford (1847-1926); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; eCanadian War Museum; Canadian, out of copyright

Toronto Shipbuilding, 1918 (w / c on paper)
3087902 Toronto Shipbuilding, 1918 (w/c on paper) by Gagen, Robert Ford (1847-1926); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; eCanadian War Museum; Canadian, out of copyright

Sir William Fairbairn, Baronet (engraving)
1053094 Sir William Fairbairn, Baronet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Fairbairn, Baronet)

The Advance in the Soudan, launching a Barge in Sections at Shalal (litho)
1063640 The Advance in the Soudan, launching a Barge in Sections at Shalal (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance in the Soudan)

The Late Dr Charles Mitchell (engraving)
1100176 The Late Dr Charles Mitchell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Dr Charles Mitchell)

Figurehead, c. 1937. Creator: John Davis
Figurehead, c. 1937

Two Large Ships under Construction. Creator: N. Artsay
Two Large Ships under Construction

Where the city ends and the ships begin
Azim Khan Ronnie

When this naval liberty boat is completed in the yard of a midland town, which used to be a football field, it will go on a journey thru the streets of before it is launched in the Trent to begin its

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill making a tour of the shipyard of Cammell Laird and Co. Birkenhead. Alongside him is Mr. R. S. Johnson, chairman and managing of the shipyard

The launch of HMS Teredo by Mrs Jamieson at Barrow in Furness watched going down the slipway by some of the men who helped to build her. 27th April 1945

RAF Photo reconnaissance of Kiel after the heavy daylight attack by USaF Flying Fortresses and Liberators on the Germania Shipbuilding Yards on May 14th 1944 It shows: A Two 740 ton U-boats

Shipbuilders at the King George V dry dock in Southampton replace one of the mighty propellors of the Cunard liner R.M.S. Queen Mary

The guided missile destroyer HMS Norfolk, built at the Wallsend yard of Swan Hunter, has been delayed from sailing from the Tyne to Portsmouth by minor defects. 3rd March 1970

Princess Alexandra launches the SS Oriana ship at Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. 3rd November 1959

Prince Philip lays Dreadnoughts Keel. The Duke of Edinburgh lays the keel of Britains first nuclear powered submarine, Dreadnought, at Vickers Armstrongs yard at Barrow-in-Furness. 12th June 1959

The Duke of Edinburgh is at Vickers Armstrongs yard at Barrow-in-Furness to lay the keel of Britains first nuclear powered submarine, Dreadnought

Walker Naval Yard was besieged by man anxious for work. Some of those who hoped to get a start on the new liner to be constructed there. 15th March 1930

A group of workmen at Doigs Grimsby yard in the 1920s

Welding plates on an unnamed ship in the Swan Hunter shipyards on the Tyne. 30th April 1973

The the luxury liner Vistafjord under construction at the Neptune Yard of Swan Hunter on the Tyne. 27th January 1972

The bows of the the luxury liner Vistafjord are eased into place at the Neptune Yard of Swan Hunter on the Tyne. 27th January 1972

Knocking off of work are the shipyard workers of P. S. Austin shipyards on the river Wear
Knocking off of work are the shipyard workers of P.S. Austin shipyards on the river Wear, Sunderland, 28th April 1954

Launch of the County Class Royal Navy destroyer HMS Devonshire at Cammell Laird shipyard n Birkenhead near Liverpool. Here she glides down the slipway on the date of her launch, 10th June 1960

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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.