Striking photo of the Andrea Doria sinking. She was, of course, famous for sinking in the modern era when an airplane could just come out and grab unbelievably impressive shots like this. Oversized, measuring about… read more ›
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 ›
Huge publicity photo of the first-class “Guignol” (puppet theater) on board the French Line Ile de France, one of the most beautiful Art Deco liners ever built. This room is so Art Deco that it’s… read more ›
Huge publicity photo of the dining room of one of the grand luxe suites on board the French Line Ile de France, one of the most beautiful Art Deco liners ever built. When looking at… 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 photo of the RMS Olympic. Date written on back of May 27, 1925. Brief blurb on the back listing a few of the passengers who arrived on this trip, which included a large contingent… 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 ›
