Andrea Doria Press Photo on Bridge
Unusual press photo of a passenger “tour” of the bridge of the ss Andrea Doria. Measures about 10″ x 8″.
Unusual press photo of a passenger “tour” of the bridge of the ss Andrea Doria. Measures about 10″ x 8″.
A set of four photographs taken by the ship’s photographer during a storm in mid-Atlantic in March, 1930. That would have been quite a ride! How would you like to have been on board? They… read more ›
Very dramatic photo of the wreck of the Caribia (formerly the Cunarder RMS Caronia) on the breakwater at Apra Harbor, Guam. Taken shortly after she ran aground, this is before she broke into three pieces… read more ›
Private snapshots taken on board Carpathia are almost unheard of, and these are by far the best I’ve seen! Six private photos taken during a crossing of various spots on deck and on board. Whoever… read more ›
Ah, 1897 what a year. It was the year of Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, but at the same time, German competition on the Atlantic became a major threat. The threat to England’s dominance of the… read more ›
A fascinating set of nine photos of ss Lurline — all taken in November, 1939. I first thought these might have something to do with the outbreak of war, but visible on the back of… read more ›
Press image of the interior of the ss Normandie after she burned. Per the blurb: “Taken during the actual fire Monday…” meaning that this photo was taken before she capsized early in the morning of… read more ›
A story was told by the late John Maxtone-Graham that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were notorious skinflints when it came to tipping cash–instead giving crew members on the great liners autographed photos of… read more ›
A real photograph of the launch of the famous Big Ship. Mrs. Tom Connolly, wife of the Texas senator, performing the honors. 40,000 people were on hand to witness this event in 1951. Excellent condition. … read more ›