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Second Class stateroom on the 'Orduna' (1914). Cabin interior on the passenger/cargo liner 'Orduna' (1914) showing a stateroom in Second Class accommodation. The Pacific Steam Navigation Co insignia appears on the blankets.
February 1914
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Salamis. Signed by artist and dated.
19 Feb 1914
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HMS Birmingham (1913). Scale 1:96. A plan showing the outboard profile of the light cruiser HMS Birmingham (1913), illustrating the arrangement of her rig as completed. The plan has been subsequently updated to show alterations made up to 1923.
26 February 1914
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Boat Deck Aft on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the central area of the Boat Deck Aft. A view looking forward, two of the semi-collapsible lifeboats supplied by Hugh McLean & Co,
May 1914
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Bottom plating of the 'Aquitania' (1914). The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the bottom of the dock, showing hull plati
May 1914
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Bottom plating of the 'Aquitania' (1914). The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the bottom of the dock, showing hull plati
May 1914
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Bottom plating of the 'Aquitania' (1914). The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the bottom of the dock, showing hull plati
May 1914
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Bow view of the 'Aquitania' (1914) in drydock. The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the head of the dock, looking up at t
May 1914
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First Class Promenade on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Promenade, on the port side of the Bridge Deck (B Deck). A view looking forward towards the sheltered part of
May 1914
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First Class Promenade on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the First Class Promenade, on the port side of the Promenade Deck (A Deck). A view looking aft, with the windows of the Long G
May 1914
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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 port side of the Bridge Deck (B Deck). The raised terrace on the inboar
May 1914
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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). The pool ladders and dressing room curtains
May 1914
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Flying Bridge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the Flying Bridge (or Upper Navigating Bridge), a view looking across to the port side. Two crew members are standing on the compass p
May 1914
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Forecastle of the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the forecastle at the forward end of the Shelter Deck (C Deck). A view from the port side, with the foremast and Third Class Entrance in
May 1914
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Forward end of the first class lounge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the forward end of the First Class Lounge, also called Palladian Lounge, on the Promenade Deck (A Deck), prior
May 1914
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Forward end of the first class lounge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the forward end of the First Class Lounge, also called Palladian Lounge, on the Promenade Deck (A Deck), prior
May 1914
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Funnels of the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914). A view from the port side of the Flying Bridge, looking aft, showing the four funnels surrounded by cowl ventilators on the tops of the deckhouses.
May 1914
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Rudder and inner propellers of the 'Aquitania' (1914). The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the bottom of the dock, showi
May 1914
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Rudder and inner propellers of the 'Aquitania' (1914). The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the bottom of the dock, showi
May 1914
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Rudder and inner propellers of the 'Aquitania' (1914). The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the bottom of the dock, showi
May 1914
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Stern view of the 'Aquitania' (1914) in drydock. The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the bottom of the dock, showing the
May 1914
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Stern view of the 'Aquitania' (1914) in drydock. The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the bottom of the dock, showing the
May 1914
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Stern view of the 'Aquitania' (1914) in drydock. The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the caisson at the entrance end of
May 1914
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Stern view of the 'Aquitania' (1914) in drydock. The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, in preparation for her maiden voyage across the Atlantic. A view from the caisson at the entrance end of
May 1914
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View from the Docking Bridge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914). A view looking forward from the port side of the Docking Bridge, showing the arrangement of semi-collapsible lifeboats on the
May 1914
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View from the Docking Bridge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). The passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) in the Gladstone Graving Dock, Liverpool, prior to her maiden voyage across the Atlantic, a view looking forward from the starboard side of
May 1914
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View from the Flying Bridge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914). A view from the starboard side of the Flying Bridge, looking aft, showing the lifeboats along the starboard side of the Boat De
May 1914
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View from the Flying Bridge on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914). A view from the starboard side of the Flying Bridge, looking aft, showing the lifeboats along the starboard side of the Boat De
May 1914
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Electric deck crane on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing the forward end of the Second Class Promenade, on the starboard side of the Bridge Deck (B Deck). The Babcock & Wilcox Ltd 1
June 1914
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Marconi Room on the 'Aquitania' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Aquitania' (1914) showing wireless telegraph equipment at the forward end of the Marconi Room, on the port side of the Boat Deck. The doors of the Motor Alternato
June 1914
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Wreck of the 'Gothland' off the Isles of Scilly. Photographic print, Gibsons of Scilly Shipwreck Collection. This shows a detail of the torn keel of this Red Star Line ship, which ran on a rock in fog. The ship was on her way from Montreal with
June 1914
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German warships in Kiel Bay, during the regatta of 23-30 June 1914. Inscribed 'Huns in Kiel Bay' by the artist, lower right. and probably a drawing made on the spot, this is a scene in Kielerfjorde during the Kiel Week yachting regatta, 23 - 30
probably 1914
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Lower Humber reduced from Conservator's Survey April 1st - July 21st, 1914. J.H. Kenning [?] Captain R.N. (retired), conservator of the Humber. Scale: [circa 1:20,000]. Chart coloured and ungraduated. Chart tatty on top and R.H. edges
1914
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HMS Iron Duke (1912). Scale 1:48. A plan showing the inboard profile of the Iron Duke class battleship HMS Iron Duke (1912). Annotations in amber and green reflect alterations carried out in 1921 and 1923.
3 July 1914
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Aircraft on the Hamilton Bank, Portsmouth, for the fleet review by King George V on 18 July 1914. Inscribed and signed by the artist, 'The Aircraft on Hamilton Bank / W L Wyllie 1914'. The Hamilton Bank is a shoal at the entrance to Portsmouth H
1914
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Royal Naval Inpection of the Home Fleet napkin. A napkin that commemorates the Royal Naval Inspection of the Home Fleets that took place on Saturday July 18th 1914. The napkin consists of 4 portraits, one in each corner, of member of the Royal Family, wit
July 18th 1914
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Spithead assembly of the fleet 15th to 20th July 1914. Single sheet. Coloured lithograth. Scale: [ca. 1:28,000]. Additional Places: Solent. Ships' positions marked.
1914
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The British Islands: approximate track of fleet flagship between August 4th 1914 and November 11th 1918.. Single sheet. Coloured lithograph. Scale [circa 1:2,000,000]. The printed tracks have a different colour code for each year from 1914 to 1918. Text
1919
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Annotated rough sketches relating to mine-sweeping. original art: drawing
27 Aug 1914
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The breech of after port side four-inch gun on HMS 'Aurora (1913) while in drydock.. A close-up of the breech of the after port side four-inch gun, without its shield, on the light cruiser HMS 'Aurora' (1913) while in dry dock during her co
September 1914
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'Carmania' sinking the 'Cap Trafalgar' off Trinidade Island in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914. Signed and dated by the artist, lower left, and with the ships' names also inscribed in the sea below them. The British 'Ca
1923
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. rig, general arrangement
21 Sep 1914
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. torpedo net defence, plan
21 Sep 1914
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. torpedo net defence, profile
21 Sep 1914
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Aft Boat Deck on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914) showing the starboard side of the Aft Boat Deck. A view looking forward towards a nest of three lifeboats under a pair of davits, with crew
October 1914
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Boat Deck on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914); a view from the starboard side of the Flying Bridge, looking across the tops of the deckhouses and down on the Boat Deck. The lifeboats and fun
October 1914
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Boat Deck on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914); a view looking aft, showing lifeboats stowed on the starboard side of the raised part of the Boat Deck. One of the boats has been hoisted out o
October 1914
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Boat Deck on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914); a view looking aft, showing the Babcock & Wilcox Ltd davits for traversing and swinging out the lifeboats stowed on the raised part of the
October 1914
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Cabin Class Card Room on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914) showing the Cabin Class Card Room, on the starboard side of the Upper Promenade Deck (B Deck). A view looking forward, with the panel
October 1914
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Cabin Class Dining Saloon on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914) showing the Cabin Class Dining Saloon, on the Upper Deck (E Deck), a view from the starboard side, looking forward. A piano can b
October 1914
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Cabin Class Dining Saloon on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914) showing the central area of the Cabin Class Dining Saloon, on the Upper Deck (E Deck); a view showing the mirrored panels around
October 1914
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Cabin Class Drawing Room on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914) showing the Cabin Class Drawing Room, on the Upper Promenade Deck (B Deck). A view from the starboard side, looking forward toward
October 1914
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Cabin Class Entrance on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914) showing the entrance hall and enquiry office for Cabin Class passengers on the Lower Promenade Deck (C Deck); a view looking across to
October 1914
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Cabin Class Lounge on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914) showing the Cabin Class Lounge, on the Upper Promenade Deck (B Deck), a view from the starboard side, looking aft. The Cabin Class Drawi
October 1914
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Cabin Class Lounge on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914) showing the Cabin Class Lounge, on the Upper Promenade Deck (B Deck). A view from the starboard side, looking forward, with stairs down
October 1914
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Cabin Class passage on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914) showing the passage on the port side of the Upper Promenade Deck (B Deck); a view looking forward. The panelling covering the engine an
October 1914
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Cabin Class Promenade on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914) showing the Cabin Class Promenade on the starboard side of the Upper Promenade Deck (B Deck); a view looking aft. The exterior of th
October 1914
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Cabin Class Promenade on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914) showing the Cabin Class Promenade on the starboard side of the Upper Promenade Deck (B Deck); a view looking forward. The exterior o
October 1914
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Cabin Class Smoking Room on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914) showing the Cabin Class Smoking Room, on the Upper Promenade Deck (B Deck), a view from the starboard side, looking towards the fi
October 1914
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Cabin Class Verandah Café on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914): the Cabin Class Verandah Café, on the Upper Promenade Deck (B Deck). A view looking across to the port side, show
October 1914
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Third Class cabin on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Cabin interior on the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914) showing a six berth cabin in Third Class accommodation on the Upper Deck (E Deck). The blankets are embroidered with the Canadian P
October 1914
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Third Class Dining Saloon on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914) showing the aft section of the Third Class Dining Saloon, on the Upper Deck (E Deck); a view from the starboard side. The forwar
October 1914
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Third Class Dining Saloon on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914) showing the forward section of the Third Class Dining Saloon, on the Upper Deck (E Deck); a view from the starboard side. The aft
October 1914
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Third Class Ladies' Lavatory on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914) showing the Third Class Ladies' Lavatory, on the starboard side of the Shelter Deck (D Deck). A wash tub and basins
October 1914
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Third Class Ladies' Room on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914) showing the Third Class Ladies' Room, on the Shelter Deck (D Deck); a view along the centre line, looking towards the pi
October 1914
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Third Class Promenade on the 'MIssanabie' (1914). Deck view on the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914) showing the Third Class Promenade on the starboard side of the Lower Promenade Deck (C Deck); a view looking aft, showing lifeboats
October 1914
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Third Class Smoking Room on the 'Missanabie' (1914). Interior of the passenger liner 'Missanabie' (1914) showing the Third Class Smoking Room, on the Lower Promenade Deck (C Deck); a view from the starboard side, looking forward.
October 1914
National Maritime Museum

Postcard sent from "Hollydene". Hobart, Tasmania dated 30th October 1914.. Post card sent from “Hollydene”, Campbell Street, Hobart, Tasmania, marked “Where we are staying” and dated 30th October 1914.
1914-10-30
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Awning Deck on the 'Ciudad de Buenos Aires' (1914). Interior of the cross-channel passenger ferry 'Ciudad de Buenos Aires' (1914) showing the saloon area between First Class staterooms at the after end of the Awning Deck. A view lookin
November 1914
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First Class cabin de luxe on the 'Ciudad de Buenos Aires' (1914). Cabin interior on the cross-channel passenger ferry 'Ciudad de Buenos Aires' (1914) showing one of the First Class cabines de luxe at the forward end of the Promenade De
November 1914
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First Class Chinese Tea Room on the 'Ciudad de Buenos Aires' (1914). Interior of the cross-channel passenger ferry 'Ciudad de Buenos Aires' (1914) showing the First Class Chinese Tea Room (or Verandah Café), on the Promenade Dec
November 1914
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First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Ciudad de Buenos Aires' (1914). Interior of the cross-channel passenger ferry 'Ciudad de Buenos Aires' (1914) showing the after end of the First Class Dining Saloon, on the Promenade Deck (a view looki
November 1914
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First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Ciudad de Buenos Aires' (1914). Interior of the cross-channel passenger ferry 'Ciudad de Buenos Aires' (1914) showing the forward end of the First Class Dining Saloon, on the Promenade Deck (a view loo
November 1914
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First Class Dining Saloon on the 'Essequibo' (1914). Interior of the passenger/cargo liner 'Essequibo' (1914) showing the First Class Dining Saloon, on the Main Deck; a view from the starboard side, looking towards the buffet. The Fir
November 1914
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First Class Lounge on the 'Essequibo' (1914). Interior of the passenger/cargo liner 'Essequibo' (1914) showing the First Class Lounge, on the Promenade Deck (a view from the port side, looking forward). The First Class Lounge was decor
November 1914
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First Class Lounge on the 'Essequibo' (1914). Interior of the passenger/cargo liner 'Essequibo' (1914) showing the First Class Lounge, on the Promenade Deck; a view from the port side, looking aft towards the bookcase. The First Class
November 1914
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First Class Smoking Room on the 'Essequibo' (1914). Interior of the passenger/cargo liner 'Essequibo' (1914) showing the First Class Smoking Room, on the Promenade Deck (a view from the port side, looking forward). Behind the camera i
November 1914
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First Class Social Hall on the 'Ciudad de Buenos Aires' (1914). Interior of the cross-channel passenger ferry 'Ciudad de Buenos Aires' (1914) showing the First Class Social Hall, on the Awning Deck; a view from the starboard side, look
November 1914
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First Class special stateroom on the 'Ciudad de Buenos Aires' (1914). Cabin interior on the cross-channel passenger ferry 'Ciudad de Buenos Aires' (1914) showing one of the First Class special staterooms towards the after end of the Aw
November 1914
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First Class stateroom on the 'Essequibo' (1914). Cabin interior on the passenger/cargo liner 'Essequibo' (1914) showing a single berth stateroom in First Class accommodation. This is staterooom number 4 according to Bedford Lemere &
November 1914
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First Class Verandah Café on the 'Essequibo' (1914). Interior of the passenger/cargo liner 'Essequibo' (1914) showing the First Class Verandah Café, on the Promenade Deck (a view looking across to the starboard side). A
November 1914
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Promenade Deck on the 'Ciudad de Buenos Aires' (1914). Interior of the cross-channel passenger ferry 'Ciudad de Buenos Aires' (1914) showing the saloon area between First Class staterooms at the forward end of the Promenade Deck (a vie
November 1914
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Stateroom on the 'Essequibo' (1914). Cabin interior on the passenger/cargo liner 'Essequibo' (1914) showing a three berth stateroom, probably in Second Class accommodation. This is one of a tandem pair numbered 70 and 71 according to
November 1914
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Menu card for a dinner at the Australia Hotel, Sydney on 16th November 1914.. Card for a dinner held in honour of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition at the Australia Hotel, Sudney on 16th November 1914, signed by, amongst others, Hayward, Mackintosh
1914-11-16
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Track chart of Battles off the Falkland Isles 8th December 1914. Scale: circa 1:350,000 and 1:750,000. MS charts with tracks in red and green action off the Falkland Islands. Ungraduated charts. With notes on the action Insets: 1. Course during action be
1914
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. hold
16 Dec 1914
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. rig, general arrangement
21 Dec 1914
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. watertight compartments, general arrangement
21 Dec 1914
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. Aft section plan
22 Dec 1914
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. Forecastle deck plan
22 Dec 1914
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. Platform deck plan
22 Dec 1914
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. Upper deck plan
22 Dec 1914
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. Upper deck plan
22 Dec 1914
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HMS Caroline (1914). Scale 1:48. A plan showing the inboard profile of the Caroline class light cruiser HMS Caroline (1914). Annotations in black ink show alterations carried out at Pembroke Dockyard in 1919.
22 December 1914
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