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'Empress of Asia' (1913). The passenger liner 'Empress of Asia' (1913) underway, probably on trials in the Firth of Clyde in May 1913, a view from a position off the port quarter. This is a copy negative made by Bedford Lemere &
1913
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'Otranto' (1909). The passenger liner 'Otranto' (1909) underway during speed trials off Skelmorlie, a view of the starboard side of the ship from broadside. This is a copy negative made by Bedford Lemere & Co in 1913; the original
30 June 1909
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. A white glazed porcelain plate from the Russian Imperial yacht 'Standart' 1896. Painted in colour on the rim of the plate is the Russian Imperial Standard for use at sea. The crowned initial and date 'N 1913' is painted on the base,
1913
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. Airship pelorus An early type of bearing plate or pelorus for use in airships. White metal disc painted black, has graduated dial, quadrantally in degrees, which is set to course steered, against a lubbers arrow. Sights are taken by sight vanes set on a
1913
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. Booklet of instructions and information relating to an orrery.
c.1915
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. Box for Liquid compass
1913
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. Box with a handle for the automatic pistol. Inscribed on the lid is 'GRT'.
1913
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. Brass arm with model of Mars and two satellites.
c.1915
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. Cleaning rod for the automatic pistol.
1913
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. Cleaning rod for Webley & Scott Mark I Automatic pistol. In two parts.
1913
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. Eleven brass letters that spell out the ship's name: 'King George V', from HMS 'King George V' 1911.
1913
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. Fitted box containing models of planets for planetarium.
c.1915
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. Liquid compass Bowl: Black painted brass, filler plug at side, expansion chamber at base. Inside of bowl painted white. The lubber point is of unusual shape, this being to permit the reading of an adjustable graduated ring which is operated by a screw i
1913
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. Liquid compass. Bowl: A brass bowl painted black set in double gimbals. Has a heavy metal weight at the bottom with hole inside to allow for illumination. Protruding lubber line. Card: A white card with black markings graduated to points and 0 - 360
1913
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. Magnet carrier, compass corrector A simple type of carrier for correcting magnets as used with Patt 200 compasses. Wooden block in form of a +. Accomodating 4E-W and 4 N-S magnets. Has four metal plates covering holes where magnets are inserted. Metal m
1913
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. Round base table with tellurium mechanism
c.1915
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. Signalling lamp 'B' pattern, in a fitted wooden carrying box. A black tin lamp with a large bullseye lens, collapsable handle, various sliding panels, shutter knob on top of lamp. In a fitted box with 3 spare glasses, wick holder etc. Leather
1913
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. Tip of cleaning rod (AAA2437.1)
1913
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Admiral Sir Arthur William Moore (1847-1934). A three-quarter length portrait to left in an admiral’s frock coat and wearing the stars of the G.C.B. and G.C.V.O. Moore holds a telescope in his right hand and his left holds the hilt of his sword. On
1913
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Captain S. Robinson of the 'Empress of Asia' (1913). A full-length portrait of Captain Samuel Robinson (1870-1958), master of the passenger liner 'Empress of Asia' (1913). Robinson is shown in uniform, standing outside his quarters on
1913
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Chief Steward of the 'Empress of Asia' (1913). An informal portrait of two men on the port side of the Promenade Deck of the passenger liner 'Empress of Asia' (1913). The man in uniform is likely to be Mr T. J. Bridge, Chief Steward on
1913
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Dardenelles Campaign medal 1913. Obverse: Bird's-eye view of the Dardanelles with forts and galleys defending it and troops in foreground. Legend: "ITALIE.CLASSIARIVS.SVM". Reverse: view of Venice, the Doge's Palace, Campanile and St.M
1913
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First and Second Class Galley on the 'Empress of Asia' (1913). Interior of the passenger liner 'Empress of Asia' (1913). The First and Second Class Galley, on the Shelter Deck, a view looking across to the starboard side. At the cen
1913
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First Class Ante Room on the 'Empress of Asia' (1913). Interior of the passenger liner 'Empress of Asia' (1913). According to Bedford Lemere & Co daybooks this photograph shows the 'Ante Room (Café) by Saloon'. It
1913
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First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Empire of Asia' (1913). Interior of the passenger liner 'Empress of Asia' (1913) showing the First Class Dining Saloon, on the Shelter Deck (a view of the starboard side, looking forward). One of the e
1913
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First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Empress of Asia' (1913). Interior of the passenger liner 'Empress of Asia' (1913) showing the First Class Dining Saloon, on the Shelter Deck (a view of the central area, looking forward). The vertical
1913
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First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Empress of Asia' (1913). Interior of the passenger liner 'Empress of Asia' (1913) showing the First Class Dining Saloon, on the Shelter Deck (a view of the port side, looking aft). Doors through to the
1913
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First Class Entrance on the 'Empress of Asia' (1913). Interior of the passenger liner 'Empress of Asia' (1913) showing the First Class Entrance, at Promenade Deck level (a view from the port side, looking forward). The head of the stai
1913
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First Class Gymnasium on the 'Empress of Asia' (1913). Interior of the passenger liner 'Empress of Asia' (1913) showing the First Class Gymnasium, inside a deckhouse on the Top of Houses. The horse and camel riding machines are shown i
1913
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First Class Lounge on the 'Empress of Asia' (1913). Interior of the passenger liner 'Empress of Asia' (1913) showing the First Class Lounge, on the Promenade Deck (a view from the port side, looking aft). The central area under the gla
1913
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First Class Lounge on the 'Empress of Asia' (1913). Interior of the passenger liner 'Empress of Asia' (1913) showing the First Class Lounge, on the Promenade Deck (a view from the port side, looking towards the fireplace at the forward
1913
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First Class Lounge on the 'Empress of Asia' (1913). Interior of the passenger liner 'Empress of Asia' (1913) showing the First Class Lounge, on the Promenade Deck (a view of from the starboard side, looking aft). The central area under
1913
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First Class Smoking Room on the 'Empress of Asia' (1913). Interior of the passenger liner 'Empress of Asia' (1913) showing the First Class Smoking Room, on the Promenade Deck (a view from the port side, showing the forward end in detai
1913
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First Class Smoking Room on the 'Empress of Asia' (1913). Interior of the passenger liner 'Empress of Asia' (1913) showing the First Class Smoking Room, on the Promenade Deck (a view from the starboard side, looking aft). The windows o
1913
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First Class suite on the 'Empress of Asia' (1913). Cabin interior on the passenger liner 'Empress of Asia' (1913) showing the bedroom in a First Class suite (this is suite number 129.131 according to Bedford Lemere & Co daybooks).
1913
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First Class suite on the 'Empress of Asia' (1913). Cabin interior on the passenger liner 'Empress of Asia' (1913) showing the bedroom in a First Class suite (this is suite number 16.18 according to Bedford Lemere & Co daybooks). Th
1913
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First Class suite on the 'Empress of Asia' (1913). Cabin interior on the passenger liner 'Empress of Asia' (1913) showing the sitting room in a First Class suite. This is suite number 129.131 according to Bedford Lemere & Co dayboo
1913
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First Class Verandah Café on the 'Empress of Asia' (1913). Interior of the passenger liner 'Empress of Asia' (1913) showing the First Class Verandah Café, on the Promenade Deck; a view looking across to the port side, wit
1913
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First Class Writing Room on the 'Empress of Asia' (1913). Interior of the passenger liner 'Empress of Asia' (1913) showing the First Class Writing Room, on the starboard side of the Promenade Deck (a view from a position just inside th
1913
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HMS King Alfred. Medium includes bodycolour and pen and ink.
1913
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Medal commemorating HMS 'New Zealand'. Medal commemorating HMS 'New Zealand'. Obverse: The arms of the Dominion, with supporters, crest and the motto 'ONWARD.' Legend (above): 'THE DOMINION OF'; (below) 'NEW ZE
1913
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Medal commemorating SS 'Imperator', Hamburg American Line. Medal commemorating SS 'Imperator', Hamburg American Line. Obverse: Bust of the Emperor in uniform and cloak (right). Legend: 'WILHELM II . IMPERATOR . REX'. Reverse
1913
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Medal commemorating the centenary of David Livingstone. Gold medal depicting David Livingstone (1813-1873), in box of issue. A commemorative medal designed by Allan Wyon and issued by The London Missionary Society. The obverse: with relief bust of David L
1913
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Medal commemorating the centenary of the 'Shannon' and 'Chesapeake' action, 1913. Medal commemorating the centenary of the 'Shannon' and 'Chesapeake' action, 1913. Obverse: Small bust of Captain Sir Philip Bowes Ver
1913
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Medal commemorating the centenary of the Shannon and Chesapeake action, 1913. Medal commemorating the centenary of the Shannon and Chesapeake action, 1913. Obverse: Small bust of Captain Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke (1776-1841) in uniform (three-quarter ri
1913
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Medal commemorating the inauguration of the port of Puerto Mar Del Plata, 1910. Medal commemorating the inauguration of the port of Puerto Mar Del Plata, 1910. Obverse: Mercury, a caduceus in his right hand and a scroll in his left hand, seated (right) in
1913
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Medal commemorating the visit of New Zealand's gift battleship, HMS 'New Zealand'. Medal commemorating the visit of New Zealand's gift battleship, HMS 'New Zealand'. Obverse: The battleship HMS 'New Zealand'. Legend
1913
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Medway Sailing Barge March trophy salver. Medway Sailing Barge Match trophy salver, 1959. Silver salver with a shaped double rim standing on three feet, the centre engraved: MEDWAY BARGE SAILING MATCH 1959. RESTRICTED STAYSAIL CLASS 1ST PRIZE PRESENTED B
1938-39
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Philip's Complete Wheelwork Orrery. This orrery consists of a wooden base with three turned legs supporting the wheelwork for a planetarium with tellurium. The top of the table is painted blue with zodiac and calendar scales and compass directions. T
circa 1913
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Plaque commemorating the inauguration of the canals Arias La Seina and Arana for navigation, 1913. Plaque commemorating the inauguration of the canals Arias La Seina and Arana for navigation, 1913. Plaque with curved top. Obverse: A three-quarter-length f
1913
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Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1903. Captain's belt, full dress sword
1913
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Santissima Trinidad. Signed by artist in graphite below image.
1913
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Sovereign. A gold sovereign of George V in a velvet lined box. A label is enclosed which reads: 'EGYPT' SALVAGE This sovereign was recovered in June 1932 by the Italian salvage steamer 'Artiglio' from the P & O steamer 'Egypt&
1913
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The Clyde at Govan. Technique includes drypoint and roulette work.; Signed by artist.
1913
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The steamship Titanic. Oil painting
1913
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Very slight sketch of shipping in the Thames at Greenwich (on reverse of sheet). Bound in Dawson sketchbook no.27 with PAG1701-PAG1775, PAG1777-PAG1789, page 82. A very slight sketch in soft pencil of the Royal Naval College from the river to the west, wi
1913
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Webley & Scott Mark I Automatic. Automatic pistol. The stock consists of blue steel with chequered rubber grips. The butt incorporates the magazine and there is a magazine release latch on the underside of the butt. A lanyard ring is fitted to the hee
1913
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[C. Khersone to Lukul Bluff Sevastopol Harbour]. Single sheet. Engr. Additional Places: Crimea.
1913
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. Azimuth motor for the Sperry Mark II Gyro Compass
c1913
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During the hurricane at Apia, 1889. Oil painting
Signed 1913
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Badge: Order of the Bath, 2nd class (military). Neck badge: Gold rimmed, white enamel, eight pointed cross; each point tipped with a gold ball. Within each angle between the arms of the cross, a gold lion. Centre medallion consists of three gold crowns se
1913
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Miniature: Order of the Bath, 2nd class (military). Awarded to Admiral Sir Frederick Tower Hamilton in 1913. Neck badge: Gold rimmed, white enamel, eight pointed cross; each point tipped with a gold ball. Within each angle between the arms of the cross, a
1913
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Star: Order of the Bath, 2nd class (military). Star: in the shape of a silver cross patee, centre medallion the same as the badge.
1913
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HMS Conqueror (1911). Scale 1:48. A plan showing the inboard profile of the Orion class battleship HMS Conqueror (1911). Annotations in blue pencil relate to the damage inflicted when the ship collided with her sister HMS Monarch (1911) on 27 December 191
19 February 1913
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HMS Conqueror (1911). Scale 1:48. A plan showing the main deck of the Orion class battleship HMS Conqueror (1911).
19 February 1913
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After end of the 'Aquitania' (1914) on the stocks. The passenger liner ‘Aquitania’ (1914) under construction by John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. A view of the port quarter of the ship surrounded by staging, seen from a position
April 1913
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Bow view of the 'Aquitania' (1914) before launch. Preparations for the launch of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) from the shipbuilding yard of John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. A view from a position north of the building be
April 1913
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Bow view of the 'Aquitania' (1914) before launch. Preparations for the launch of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) from the shipbuilding yard of John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. The photograph is showing the port bow of the s
April 1913
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Bow view of the 'Aquitania' (1914) before launch. Preparations for the launch of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) from the shipbuilding yard of John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. The starboard bow of the ship is viewed from a
April 1913
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Bow view of the 'Aquitania' (1914) on the stocks. The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) under construction by John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. A general view along the port side of the ship. A bucket dredger is working on the Riv
April 1913
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Bow view of the 'Aquitania' (1914) on the stocks. The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) under construction by John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. A view from a position north of the building berth, with a group of well-dressed men s
April 1913
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Bow view of the 'Aquitania' (1914) on the stocks. The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) under construction by John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. A view from the East Wharf of the Fitting-out Basin showing the port bow of the ship i
April 1913
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Bow view of the 'Aquitania' (1914) on the stocks. The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) under construction by John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. The bows of the ship surrounded by derrick cranes and staging is viewed from a positio
April 1913
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Bow view of the 'Aquitania' (1914) on the stocks. The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) under construction by John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. The starboard bow of the ship is viewed from a position north of the building berth. A
April 1913
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Fore part of the 'Aquitania' (1914) before launch. Preparations for the launch of the passenger liner ‘Aquitania’ (1914) from the shipbuilding yard of John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. The photograph is showing the port bow and f
April 1913
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Fore part of the 'Aquitania' (1914) on the stocks. The passenger liner ‘Aquitania’ (1914) under construction by John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. A view of the fore part of the ship on the starboard side. Parts of vertical slidi
April 1913
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Fore part of the 'Aquitania' (1914) on the stocks. The passenger liner ‘Aquitania’ (1914) under construction by John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. The photograph is an oblique view of the fore part of the ship on the starboard sid
April 1913
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Forecastle of the 'Aquitania' (1914) during construction. The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) under construction by John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. The photograph shows the forward end of the Shelter Deck (C Deck), with the de
April 1913
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Promenade Deck of the 'Aquitania' (1914) during construction. The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) under construction by John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. A view of the Promenade Deck (A Deck), looking aft from a position amidshi
April 1913
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Stern view of the 'Aquitania' (1914) on the stocks. The passenger liner ‘Aquitania’ (1914) under construction by John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. A view from the River Clyde showing the stern of the ship surrounded by derrick cr
April 1913
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The 'Aquitania' (1914) before launch. Preparations for the launch of the passenger liner ‘Aquitania’ (1914) from the shipbuilding yard of John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. The photograph is showing an oblique view of the amidship
April 1913
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The 'Aquitania' (1914) on the stocks. The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) under construction by John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. A view of the amidships area on the port side, clearly showing the holes for gangway doors. The En
April 1913
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The 'Aquitania' (1914) after leaving the ways. The launch of the passenger liner ‘Aquitania’ (1914) from the shipbuilding yard of John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. The photograph is showing the ‘Aquitania’ afloat on t
21 April 1913
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The 'Aquitania' (1914) moving down the ways. The launch of the passenger liner ‘Aquitania’ (1914) from the shipbuilding yard of John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. The photograph is showing an oblique view of the port side of the &
21 April 1913
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The 'Aquitania' (1914) taken in charge by tugs after launching. The launch of the passenger liner ‘Aquitania’ (1914) from the shipbuilding yard of John Brown & Co Ltd at Clydebank. The photograph is showing the ‘Aquitania&r
21 April 1913
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Upper Humber reduced from Conservator's survey August 6th - September 5th 1913.. Single sheet, coloured lithograph. Scale [circa 1:20,000]. The scale, soundings and depth contours are given in feet.
1913
National Maritime Museum

Sketch of Rotorua disembarking New Zealand passengers at Tilbury. Bound with PAG1646, PAG1648-PAG1700.; Page 1.
1 Nov 1913
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