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'Corcovado', Rio di Janeiro. A cruise to South America is not recorded in 'We Were One' (1935), M.A. Wyllie's memoir of her husband, but another watercolour in the series is dated 1914, evidence that Wyllie and his wife cruised to
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'Launch of the Shamrock' ['Shamrock IV']. Inscribed lower left, as title, signed by the artist and dated 1914. This shows the launch of Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht, 'Shamrock IV' from Camper & Nicholson's Solent y
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'Missanabie' (1914). The passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914) underway; a view of the starboard side of the ship from broadside. This is a copy negative made by Bedford Lemere & Co in October 1914; the original photographer is unkno
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. A miniature birch broom with a silver handle, the head is made of twigs bound with silver wire. The handle is inscribed 'Presented to ADMIRAL SIR JOHN RUSHWORTH JELLICOE KCB KCVO by the inhabitants of BUTTERWORTH TRANSKEI CAPE PROVINCE as a Mark of
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. A Sevres biscuit porcelain group of a wild boar hunt. The boar stands over one hound which lies on his back while the other bites the boar's ear. The figures stand on a base with tree trunks. There is a separate shaped base with painted gold border
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. A Sevres biscuit porcelain group of a wild boar hunt. The boar stands over one hound which lies on his back while the other bites the boar's ear. The figures stand on a base with tree trunks. There is a separate shaped base with painted gold border
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. Cadet's jacket, round
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. Case for Sevres biscuit porcelain group of a wild boar hunt.
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. Fragment of a shell
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. Intended for use in a projected transatlantic flight in the first large Curtis flying boat (abandoned due to the war). This type of compass was subsequently used in airships during the war. Aluminium was used in its contruction to reduce weight. Bowl:
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. Lid for liquid aircraft compass.
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. Lieutenant-Commander's coat, full dress
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. Liqueur glass with a plain stem and foot made for HMS 'Agincourt' 1913 when under construction as 'Sultan Osman I'. The crest of the sultan is engraved on the side.
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. Liquid compass Card White painted mical with black markings, graduated to 1/2 points and to 360 degs. Mounted on black painted float, whcih incorporates two 3.25" (8.2cm) neeedles. Centre of float coned to take pivot, top of cone fitted with jewell
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. One of a pair of small handled glasses ex HMS 'Agincourt' 1913. She was appropriated for the Royal Navy when under construction as 'Sultan Osman I'. The crest of the sultan is engraved on the side.
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. One of a pair of small handled glasses ex HMS 'Agincourt' 1913. She was appropriated for the Royal Navy when under construction for Turkey, as 'Sultan Osman I'. The crest of the sultan is engraved on the side.
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. Plinth for Sevres biscuit porcelain group of a wild boar hunt.
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. sheer
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. Shell case
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. Shell case mounted on a base.
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. Shell case mounted on a circular base.
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. Shell case.
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. Ship bell's metal ring.
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. Ship bell's washer.
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. Ship bell's wooden clapper.
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. Ship bellrope.
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. Solid half-basket hilted sword owned by Master at Arms A E Peek. The hilt consists of a solid half-basket guard with crown and anchor badge. The black fish-skin grip is bound with three copper wires. There is a modified stepped pommel with slightly flut
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. Solid half-basket hilted sword: Royal Naval Air Service. Owned by Air Commodore Wilfrid Henry Dunn RNAS (Active 1915-1918). The hilt consists of a gilt solid half-basket guard, with folding flap on the inside (having a hole to engage on a stud on the to
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. Steyr rifle. Virtually fully stocked to muzzle and fitted with a steel butt plate and trigger guard. Fullers each side of the fore-end afford a grip for the left hand. A single steel band, secured by a forward spring round the stock, acts as a sling sw
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. The scabbard is black leather, with two gilt lockets with rings and a chape, ornamented with lines, scrolls and hearts and with a honeysuckle ornament at the bottom of the chape.
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. This achromatic telescope is a heavy-duty instrument for military use. There is a focusing ring towards the eyepiece end and a pointer within the tube for accurate sighting. The body is made of brass and has a sliding shade of laquered brass to prevent
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. Waistcoat, mess
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. Wooden ditty box, hinged and lockable (no key). Inscribed with ships' names, the brass name plate is uninscribed. The lid has three metal plates screwed to it, the front another three, another two at one end and a metal shoe cut-out at the other. T
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A corner of the First Class Garden Lounge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the entrance at the forward end of the First Class Garden Lounge, on the port side of the Promenade Deck (A
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Badge: Aryan and Seigneurial Order of the Empire. Obverse: Gold Maltese cross of eight points, enamelled white, each point tipped with a small gold ball and in the angle between each arm of the cross a gold maple leaf. In the centre a shield, surmounted
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Bare Needle Type. Mining compass in wooden box. Dia. 5.25" (13.4cm) Brass, graduated quadrantally 0-360 degs. Bare needle type. Card fitted with two spirit levels. Two sight vanes (folding). Fitted with vernier for azimuth readings. Hedley type inven
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Boat Deck on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the port side of the Boat Deck, a view looking forward, showing one of the two 30ft motor boats supplied by John I. Thornycroft & Co L
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Bosphorus. Single sheet. Engr. Medium: Blue paper backing. Scale: [ca.1:35 000 (bar)]. Additional Places: Bosporus. Contents Note: Inset: Oumour Bay [ca. 1:6 500 (bar)], Inset: Entrance to the Golden Horn [ca. 1:6 500 (bar)].
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Captain W. T. Turner of the 'Aquitania' (1914). A full-length portrait of Captain William Thomas Turner (1856-1933), master of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) and Commodore of the Cunard Line fleet. Turner is wearing the full dr
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Captain W. T. Turner of the 'Aquitania' (1914). A full-length portrait of Captain William Thomas Turner (1856-1933), master of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) and Commodore of the Cunard Line fleet. Turner is wearing the full dr
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Captain W. T. Turner of the 'Aquitania' (1914). A full-length portrait of Captain William Thomas Turner (1856-1933), master of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) and Commodore of the Cunard Line fleet. Turner is wearing the full dr
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Captain W. T. Turner of the 'Aquitania' (1914). A full-length portrait of Captain William Thomas Turner (1856-1933), master of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914). Turner is wearing the uniform of a Captain in the Merchant Navy and
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Ceiling above the First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the decorative painting 'The Triumph of Flora' on the ceiling above the central part of the Fir
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Corridor in First Class accommodation on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the corridor on the port side of the First Class accommodation on the Upper Deck (D Deck). An overhead sign for
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Corridor to the First Class Grill Room on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the panelled corridor between the First Class Dining Saloon (Louis XVI Restaurant) and the First Class Grill R
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Decorative painting in the First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914): the First Class Dining Saloon (Louis XVI Restaurant) on the Upper Deck (D Deck), decorated by P. H. R&e
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Decorative painting in the First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914): the First Class Dining Saloon (Louis XVI Restaurant) on the Upper Deck (D Deck), decorated by P. H. R&e
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Decorative painting in the First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914): the First Class Dining Saloon (Louis XVI Restaurant) on the Upper Deck (D Deck), decorated by P. H. R&e
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Decorative painting in the First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914): the First Class Dining Saloon (Louis XVI Restaurant) on the Upper Deck (D Deck), decorated by P. H. R&e
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Decorative painting in the First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914): the First Class Dining Saloon (Louis XVI Restaurant) on the Upper Deck (D Deck), decorated by P. H. R&e
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Decorative painting in the First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914): the First Class Dining Saloon (Louis XVI Restaurant) on the Upper Deck (D Deck), decorated by P. H. R&e
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Decorative painting in the Grand Entrance on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the painting and carved bas-relief over the First Class Main Staircase, at Promenade Deck (A Deck) level. T
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Dispensary on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the Dispensary, part of the hospital facilities on the port side of the Main Deck (E Deck). Medicine jars and dispensing scales can be see
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Distinguished Service Medal 1914-1936. Distinguished Service Medal awarded to Able Seaman Hubert Samuel Bevis (1884-1955). Bevis was serving on HMS 'Princess Royal' at the Battle of Jutland, May 1916 when, although badly burned on his face, neck
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Distinguished Service Medal 1914-1936. Distinguished Service Medal awarded to Carpenter Clement F. Mander who served in the Trinity House vessel ‘Argus’. The ‘Argus’ was a steam tender of 653 tons launched in 1909. During World War

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Distinguished Service Medal 1914-1936. Distinguished Service Medal awarded to Petty Officer Percy Stanley Inge. The block citation in the ‘London Gazette’ 23 July 1918 reads as follows: ‘The following awards have been approved for servic
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Distinguished Service Medal 1914-1936. Distinguished Service Medal awarded to Richard G. Meek, cook (Merchant Navy), while serving on the ‘Duchess of Hamilton’. The block citation in the ‘London Gazette’ 14 July 1916 reads as follo

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Distinguished Service Medal 1914-1936. Distinguished Service Medal presented to Petty Officer Cecil Ernest Edgar Miles. PO Miles was serving on the submarine E54 that torpedoed and sank the German UC10 in the North Sea on 21 August 1916. E-class submarine
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Doors in a corridor on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing doors in a corridor on the Shelter Deck (C Deck).
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Electrical wiring in the First Class Pantry on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the electrical wiring and switchboard at the forward end of the First Class Pantry, on the Upper Deck (D
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Exterior of the Gainsborough Suite on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the forward end of the sheltered part of the First Class Promenade on the starboard side of the Bridge Deck (B De
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First Class bath and toilet suite on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Cabin interior on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the bedroom in a First Class bath and toilet suite, on the starboard side of the Bridge Deck (B Deck). The ba
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First Class bath and toilet suite on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Cabin interior on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the bedroom in a First Class bath and toilet suite, on the starboard side of the Bridge Deck (B Deck). The ca
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First Class bath and toilet suite on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Cabin interior on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the bedroom in a First Class bath and toilet suite, on the starboard side of the Bridge Deck (B Deck). This c
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First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the central area of the First Class Dining Saloon (Louis XVI Restaurant), on the Upper Deck (D Deck), a view looking forwar
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First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Dining Saloon (Louis XVI Restaurant), on the Upper Deck (D Deck); a view of the port side, looking forward.
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First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Dining Saloon (Louis XVI Restaurant), on the Upper Deck (D Deck); a view of the starboard side, looking for
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First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914). The First Class Dining Saloon (Louis XVI Restaurant), on the Upper Deck (D Deck). A view of the central area, looking forward.
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First Class Drawing Room on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Drawing Room, also called the Adam Drawing Room, on the Promenade Deck (A Deck); a view from the starboard s
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First Class Drawing Room on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Drawing Room, also called the Adam Drawing Room, on the Promenade Deck (A Deck); a view of the library secti
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First Class Galley on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Galley, on the starboard side of the Upper Deck (D Deck). A view looking aft, showing an island range and other ki
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First Class Garden Lounge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Garden Lounge, on the port side of the Promenade Deck (A Deck), a view looking forward. The windows of the
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First Class Garden Lounge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Garden Lounge, on the port side of the Promenade Deck (A Deck). A view looking aft from a position forward
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First Class Garden Lounge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Garden Lounge, on the starboard side of the Promenade Deck (A Deck); a view looking aft from a position for
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First Class Garden Lounge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Garden Lounge, on the starboard side of the Promenade Deck (A Deck); a view looking aft from a position for
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First Class Grill Room on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the forward section of the First Class Grill Room, on the port side of the Upper Deck (D Deck). A view looking aft, from a pos
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First Class Grill Room on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914), showing the forward section of the First Class Grill Room, on the port side of the Upper Deck (D Deck). The room is decorated in the
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First Class Gymnasium on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Gymnasium, on the starboard side of the Main Deck (E Deck), a view looking forward. A cycling machine is in the
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First Class Lounge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Lounge, also called Palladian Lounge, on the Promenade Deck (A Deck), a view looking forward. The Baroque-style i
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First Class Lounge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Lounge, also called Palladian Lounge, on the Promenade Deck (A Deck). This is a view of the starboard side, lookin
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First Class Lounge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Lounge, also called Palladian Lounge, on the Promenade Deck (A Deck); a view along the centre line, looking forwar
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First Class Lounge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Lounge, also called the Palladian Lounge, on the Promenade Deck (A Deck); a view looking aft. The Baroque-style
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First Class Music and Recreation Room on the 'Highland Brae' (1910). Interior of the passenger/cargo liner 'Highland Brae' (1910) showing the First Class Music and Recreation Room, on the Promenade Deck. On the right side of the image
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First Class Pantry on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the starboard side of the First Class Pantry, on the Upper Deck (D Deck). A carving table, hot press and bain-marie units are visi
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First Class Promenade on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the sheltered part of the First Class Promenade on the starboard side of the Bridge Deck (B Deck). A view looking aft, with th
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First Class Salon on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914). The First Class Salon (or Writing Room) on the port side of the Promenade Deck (A Deck); a view looking aft through the entrance arch and
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First Class Secondary Staircase on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Secondary Staircase, at Shelter Deck (C Deck) level. The design of the interiors on the 'Aqui
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First Class Smoking Room on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the after part of the First Class Smoking Room (also called Carolean Smoking Room), on the Promenade Deck (A Deck), a view l
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First Class Smoking Room on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Smoking Room (also called Carolean Smoking Room), on the Promenade Deck (A Deck), a view looking forward. Ab
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First Class Smoking Room on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Smoking Room (also called Carolean Smoking Room), on the Promenade Deck (A Deck), a view looking forward. Ab
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First Class stateroom on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Cabin interior on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing a single berth stateroom in First Class accommodation on the Shelter Deck (C Deck). This is cabin number C22 according to
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First Class stateroom on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Cabin interior on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing a single berth stateroom in First Class accommodation on the Shelter Deck (C Deck). This is cabin number C24 according to
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First Class stateroom on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Cabin interior on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing a single berth stateroom in First Class accommodation on the Shelter Deck (C Deck); the sofa bed provided an additional s
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First Class stateroom on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Cabin interior on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing a single berth stateroom in First Class accommodation, on the port side of the Promenade Deck (A Deck). This is cabin num
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First Class stateroom on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Cabin interior on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing a two berth stateroom in First Class accommodation. According to Bedford Lemere & Co daybooks this is cabin number B9
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First Class stateroom on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Cabin interior on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing a two berth stateroom in the First Class accommodation on the Upper Deck (D Deck). This is cabin number D37 according to
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First Class suite on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Cabin interior on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing one of the bedrooms in a First Class suite on the Shelter Deck (C Deck). This is cabin number C102 according to Bedford Lemer
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First Class suite on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Cabin interior on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing one of the bedrooms in a First Class suite on the Shelter Deck (C Deck). This is cabin number C102 according to Bedford Lemer
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First Class suite on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Cabin interior on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing one of the bedrooms in a First Class suite on the Shelter Deck (C Deck). This is cabin number C133 according to Bedford Lemer
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First Class Swimming Bath on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Swimming Bath, on the starboard side of the Main Deck (E Deck), a view framed by the columns at the forward
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