Miscellaneous

Here is something you don’t see everyday.  A cabin-class landing card and a Duty and Identification receipt from the Andrea Doria for Adele Mannello (Manello) from the fatal voyage in July, 1956.  Mrs. Mannello boarded… read more ›

Andrea Doria.  The name conjures up images not only the tragic loss of one of the most beautiful ships ever built but also of one of the greatest sea rescues in history.  Premium items from… read more ›

One of the earliest on-board ship newspapers you’ll ever find!  This one is from Cunard’s RMS Campania and is dated June 6, 1904.  Runs 8 pages with lots of interesting items.  My favorite is probably… read more ›

RMS Carpathia.  The name conjures up a night long ago when the largest ship in the world struck an iceberg and sank on her maiden voyage.  As we all know, the Cunard liner Carpathia rescued… read more ›

Leave it to the Cunard Line to provide your swizzle sticks shaped like little oars!  These are cute, useful, and date to the 1950s.  They were all dirty and looked a mess due to age,… read more ›

Ok, folks.  Let’s put on our green accountants’ visors for a second because this is a fascinating bit of history.  According to the Cunard Annual Report to shareholders in 1908: “It will be within your… read more ›

A pair of fruit picks as used in mixed drinks on board the famous Cunard Line ships.  One is Cunard Line and the other is Cunard White Star Line.  It’s funny how after decades of… read more ›

Van Ryper started his ship-modeling business in 1933 in Martha’s Vineyard. The idea was straight forward — make handmade models in a very recognizable style. The name is famous, and the models are outstanding. But… read more ›

Outstanding copy of one of the more difficult-to-find Shipbuilders.  The finest ship ever to serve on the Canadian route, Canadian Pacific went all out with her.  So special was she that she was chosen to… read more ›

The definitive and official record of Lusitania’s tragic last voyage.  Published by Cunard in March, 1916, this is the final return of all passengers and crew on her final voyage (survivors and victims).  It is… read more ›

When Oceaneering did its salvage work on the Lusitania in 1982, they went into the specie room and found what they thought were silver Cunard spoons.  What they turned out to be were spoons with… read more ›

Much sought-after pocket watch case recovered from the wreck of the famous Cunard liner SS Lusitania in 1982.  These are getting tough to find for a reasonable price; so little more needs to be said. … read more ›

For one of the most beautiful and important ships ever built, relatively little has been written about the French Line’s Normandie.  This is what makes her special edition of The Shipbuilder even more special.  Even… read more ›

A lovely wool cabin blanket from the French liner Normandie.  Has “CGT” and “1935” embroidered on both ends with lovely satin trim on either end.  Measures about 70″ x 53″.  In great condition with no… read more ›

The French Line always did impressive brochures for Normandie, and this one has superb graphics.  A very rare gold information book for first-class passengers.  Runs over 60 pages.  Tex is in both French and English…. read more ›

Lipsett letter opener for the ss Normandie, one of the most important items I have ever sold for her!  When the French Line’s (CGT) Normandie was broken up, Lipsett (the company which scrapped her) was… read more ›

Unused and unusual gummed sticker for mail posted on Olympic.  Measures about 2″ long.  Excellent condition.  A small quantity available.

One of my goals at Luxury Liner Row is to find ocean-liner items that make you say “wow!” and this is definitely one of them.  An intact chamber pot salvaged from the wreck of the… read more ›

This is one of those items that will set your collection apart from others.  An original on-board life ring from the RMS Queen Elizabeth.  Measuring about 29″ in diameter, this life ring has a special… read more ›

One of the most collectible items ever made for the Queen Mary.  A Chad Valley take-to-pieces model.  As you can see from the photo, each deck pivots revealing a detailed color-coded deck plan, handily numbered… read more ›

Way back in 1987, artifacts from the wreck of the White Star liner Republic, which sank dramatically in 1909, were salvaged.  Claims of massive amounts of gold, wild-goose chases, and tails of sad tragic drama have… read more ›

Great presentation book given to VIP’s who attended the launch of the first Mauretania at Swan Hunter’s yard on September 20, 1906.  One has to wonder whose copy this was.  Measures about 21″ x 16″… read more ›

RMS Queen Mary Furniture

Mint condition abstract of log for Majestic’s crossing to Southampton on April 21, 1928.  This was her 85th crossing, and she was under the command of E.R. White.  As was typical of Majestic, she consistently… read more ›

I’m pleased to be able to offer this life jacket from France’s greatest liner.  Canvas over cork with “Normandie,” “Le Havre,” and the number “56” stenciled in black.  What appears to be a maker’s mark… read more ›

As befitted the flag ship of America’s merchant marine, the decoration aboard the United States was very patriotic.  Among the examples, was a series of 50 medallions by Gwen Lux, each medallion representing a state… read more ›

During my recent travels, I found a book that is one of those items that makes you say “wow”!  It is a testimonial book about a silver service presented to Thomas Ismay (who founded White… read more ›

Rates brochure for the December, 18, 1964, Christmas cruise undertaken nearly 60 years ago now.  Someone, a travel agent I suppose, has written on the front that there were 694 passengers on board.  Back cover… read more ›

Uniform button as used on board the ss United States.  Measures almost 1″ across.  Comes with a round display container.  Not at all common.

The finest advertising poster I have ever offered for America’s most important ocean liner.  I very much lament the relatively sparse number of promotional pieces for the Big U.  Fortunately, that does not extend to… read more ›

5 cardboard signs from the Big U.  I think some of them might be for embarkation or disembarkation day.  “Temporary Sitting Today Only,” for example, sounds like the stewards were busy getting the ship turned… read more ›

When they say that the United States didn’t have wood on board, don’t believe them!  This muddler was bought at the auction of fittings from the Big U in 1984 by Dr. Sarah Forbes, who… read more ›

Ever wondered what it was like to auction an entire Ship of State?  Well, aside from a lot of work, the answer is in this huge catalog.  Nicely illustrated and worth the purchase price alone… read more ›

Want to dine on the incomparable ss United States?  This is a complete setup of ssUS first-class dining room furniture.  It is the entire thing with all the parts — chairs, tables, and straps for… read more ›

Here is something I haven’t offered before.  A White Star Line baggage label from third class.  Unused and in excellent condition.  I don’t need to tell you how rare third-class items like this are.

These cardboard tags are tough to find these days.  This one is for the main express service from the 1920s and was meant to be used on RMS Olympic or RMS Majestic, for example.  This… read more ›

Want to own some shares in your favorite ocean-liner corporation?  Here is your chance.  The White Star Line became a British owned firm again when IMM sold the company to Royal Mail Line in 1927. … read more ›