Transatlantic Collection (#3)

The Atlantic Telegraph Paying-Out Machine, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Atlantic Telegraph Paying-Out Machine, 1858. In the Engraving, which is taken from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, the paying-out machine is shown in perspective nearest to the observer

The new steam-ship Australia, 1876. Creator: J. R. W
The new steam-ship Australia, 1876. Ocean-going steamer in the South West India Dock, River Thames. A number of state rooms on the upper or hurricane deck are arranged for two passengers only

On the Way to the Philadelphia Exhibition, 1876. Creator: C.R
On the Way to the Philadelphia Exhibition, 1876. Bringing mails on board; smoking saloon; playing quoits; the Belle of the voyage; New York pilot boat in sight...[View of] the upper deck of

The R.M.S. Oceanic, 1901. Creator: Norman Wilkinson
The R.M.S. Oceanic, 1901. RMS Oceanic was a transatlantic ocean liner built for the White Star Line. She sailed on her maiden voyage on 6 September 1899

The Atlantic Cable, ready for shipment, Morden Wharf, East Greenwich, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Atlantic Cable, ready for shipment, Morden Wharf, East Greenwich, [London], 1857. The core is conveyed to [Glass, Elliott, and Co.'s works at] East Greenwich upon large reels

Machines covering with Gutta Percha the Atlantic Cable Wire, at the Gutta Percha Company's... 1857
Machines covering with Gutta Percha the Atlantic Cable Wire, at the Gutta Percha Company's Works, Wharf-Road, [London], 1857

Manufacture of the Atlantic Submarine Cable, at Glass, Elliott, and Co.'s Works, East... 1857. Creator: Unknown
Manufacture of the Atlantic Submarine Cable, at Glass, Elliott, and Co.'s Works, East Greenwich, [London], 1857. The firm has...undertaken to complete 1250 miles within a specified period...The

Launch of the "Torino", at Blackwall, 1856. Creator: Edwin Weedon
Launch of the "Torino", at Blackwall, 1856. Steamship on the River Thames in London, ...built by Messrs. C. Mare and Co. for the Genoese Transatlantic Navigation Company...designed by Mr

Les routes l'Atlantique; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Les routes l'Atlantique; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Le "Deutschland"; le submersible allemand "Deutschland" dans la baie de Chesapeake, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Le "Deutschland"; Le capitaine Koenig, commandant du "Deutschland", 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le "Deutschland"; Le capitaine Koenig, commandant du "Deutschland", 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Launch of the "Vittorio Emanuele" Iron Screw Steamer, at Blackwall, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Launch of the "Vittorio Emanuele" Iron Screw Steamer, at Blackwall, 1854. Steamship on the Thames in London. The Vittorio Emanuele has been constructed under the superintendence of Messrs

The "Helena Sloman" Steam-Ship, 1850. Creator: Unknown. The "Helena Sloman" Steam-Ship, 1850
The "Helena Sloman" Steam-Ship, 1850. This splendid screw steamer was built at the works of Messrs. T. and W. Pim

After-Deck of the "Asia", 1850. Creator: Smyth. After-Deck of the "Asia", 1850. Creator: Smyth
After-Deck of the "Asia", 1850. The Asia was built by Messrs. Steele, of Greenock. The engines and boilers were furnished by Mr

The British Mail Steam-Ship "Asia", 1850. Creator: Smyth. The British Mail Steam-Ship "Asia", 1850
The British Mail Steam-Ship "Asia", 1850. The Asia was built by Messrs. Steele, of Greenock. The engines and boilers were furnished by Mr

Grand Saloon of the "Atlantic", 1850. Creator: Smyth. Grand Saloon of the "Atlantic", 1850
Grand Saloon of the "Atlantic", 1850. The Atlantic arrived at Liverpool...the first of six similar vessels to be built for E. K. Collins, Esq

The United States Mail Steam-Ship "Atlantic" entering the Mersey, 1850. Creator: Smyth
The United States Mail Steam-Ship "Atlantic" entering the Mersey, 1850. The Atlantic arrived at Liverpool on the 10th [May]. the first of six similar vessels to be built for E. K

Departure of Mdelle. Jenny Lind from Liverpool for America, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Departure of Mdelle. Jenny Lind from Liverpool for America, 1850. The Swedish singer sets off amid a...magnificent display of public feeling and sympathy...the booming of cannon

Departure of the "Viceroy" Steamer from the Dock Quay, Galway, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Departure of the "Viceroy" Steamer from the Dock Quay, Galway, [Ireland], 1850. Crowds turn out to see the steamer begin her journey across the Atlantic Ocean carrying the mail

Putting the Mail on Board the "Viceroy", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Putting the Mail on Board the "Viceroy", 1850. Mail sacks being loaded at Galway in Ireland, to be carried across the Atlantic Ocean

The "Viceroy", at Anchor in the Roads at Galway Bay, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The "Viceroy", at Anchor in the Roads at Galway Bay, [Ireland], 1850. Steamship carrying mail across the Atlantic....with the steamer O'Connell putting visitors on board; and Salt Hill

RMS Berengaria, formerly SS Imperator, ocean liner
RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line, formerly SS Imperator, transatlantic ocean liner, seen here at Southampton. Date: circa 1925

Hole torn in the hull of RMS Olympic after the collision with HMS Hawke in the Solent, 1911
Hole torn in the hull of RMS Olympic after the collision with HMS Hawke in the Solent, 20th September 1911. The collision took place as Olympic

The sinking of the S.S. Athenia, 3 September 1939. Struck by a torpedo from a German submarine, she was the first ship to be sunk in WWII. From The War in Pictures, First Year.

Anchor Line ad vintage travel poster, 1921 - Editorial use only Editorial use only

Cinque-Tetes or the Paris Monster, cartoon satirising the XYZ Affair
CHT231015 Cinque-Tetes or the Paris Monster, cartoon satirising the XYZ Affair, 1797 (colour litho) by American School, (18th century); Archives du Ministere des Affaires Etrangeres, Paris

RMS Mauretania - Cunard LIne Transatlantic Ocean Liner
RMS Mauretania was an ocean liner designed by Leonard Peskett and built by Wigham Richardson and Swan Hunter for the British Cunard Line, launched on the afternoon of 20 September 1906. circa 1920

Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen - Steamship Europa
SS Europa of Norddeutscher Lloyd (NDL) (North German Lloyd) was a German shipping company. SS Europa (later SS Liberte) and her sister ship, Bremen, were the two most advanced

The Great Eastern, 1860: The Vessel leaving Southampton on her First Voyage, June 17, (1901). The SS Great Eastern was an iron sailing steamship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel with John Scott

First transatlantic telephone call, from London to New York, 7 March 1926, (1935). Ringing Up " Uncle Sam"...the actual scene at the switchboard when London spoke to America by radio

The Mauretania, 1922, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The Mauretania, 1922, (1935). In May 1922, the liner Mauretania set a new record of 5 days 8 hours 56 minutes for the crossing from New York to Southampton

The RMS Titanic. Creator: Unknown
The RMS Titanic. Operated by the White Star Line, Titanic was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner of her time, and thought to be unsinkable

Hymn to which the Titanic sunk and photo of the liner
Hymn to which the Titanic sunk ( Nearer, My God, To Thee ) and picture of the liner. Date: 1912

Mr. Charles T. Bright, Chief Engineer of the Atlantic Telegraph Company, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Charles T. Bright, Chief Engineer of the Atlantic Telegraph Company, 1858. This gentleman, the chief engineer of the Atlantic Telegraph Company

Laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable - Displacement of the Cable on Board the "Agamemnon", 1858. Storm of 20th June

Laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable - Breaking Adrift of the Coal on Board the "Agamemnon", 1858. A storm on 20th June....everything broke adrift, whether secured or not

Transatlantic Cunard liner RMS Aquitania

Deck games on board a transatlantic liner

Steamship Paris, French ocean liner, hand coloured photo
Steamship Paris, French ocean liner, early 1900s, hand coloured photo

CGT poster, Le Havre-New York, Paris, Ile de France
CGT Poster, French Compagnie Gnrale Transatlantique poster, Transatlantic Service from Le Havre to New York, Paris, Ile de France, Suffren, France. 31ins. x 23ins. Date: early 20th century

CGT Limoges First Class dinner plates, cup and saucer
OCEAN LINER: Compagnie Generale Transatlantique Limoges First Class dinner plates. 9ins. (3) Plus a Limoges commemorative France and Norway Demitasse cup and saucer

Robert Leonard in film The Master Key
Robert Leonard, actor, in the Trans-Atlantic Film Co production The Master Key'. Date: 1915

Ella Hall, actress in The Master Key'. Date: 1915

RMS Queen Elizabeth of Cunard White Star Line. With Queen Mary she provided weekly luxury liner service between Southampton in the United Kingdom and New York City in the United States

G-ADHJ - Mercury - Transatlantic Float Seaplane - the upper component of the Short Bros. Mayo Composite Aircraft - launched in mid-air from a Flying Boat (see 13816872). Only one ever built

White Star Line, crystal water jug
White Star Line, rare First Class crystal water jug. 6ins. 5ins

White Star Line, cut glass decanter with logo
White Star Line, cut glass decanter with flag logo. 9ins

White Star Line, vase with piecrust rim and logo
White Star Line, rare oversize vase with piecrust rim and flag logo. 7ins. 7ins

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"Journeying Across the Atlantic: A Glimpse into Transatlantic Travel" Step back in time and embark on a voyage across the vast Atlantic Ocean. From the luxurious RMS Caronia of Cunard Line to the magnificent S. S Etruria, this caption takes you on a visual tour history. Immerse yourself in the opulence of the RMS Windsor Castle, as it majestically docks at Capetown. Feel the rhythm and energy as a jazz orchestra entertains passengers by the pool on board the iconic Mauretania. Marvel at a cutaway view of the legendary Pan-American Clipper, Boeing 314, soaring through skies during its heyday in 1940. Admire G. H. Davis' artistic portrayal of ocean liner Normandie, capturing its grandeur and elegance. Experience White Star Line's RMS Megantic and indulge in luxury within First Class Lounge aboard RMS Mauretania. Dive into relaxation at Berengaria's inviting swimming pool while sailing across waves. Witness history unfold with RMS Olympic, transformed from cruise ship to serve during World War I. Celebrate alongside New York as Queen Mary triumphantly arrives after her maiden voyage. Finally, explore groundbreaking transatlantic communications with telephoning London to New York - bridging distances like never before. These captivating images encapsulate an era when crossing oceans was an adventure filled with glamour and excitement. Let your imagination sail away as you delve into these remarkable moments from transatlantic travel's golden age.