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Background imageCentral News Collection: German cruiser Dresden sunk. HMS armed liner Orama which with British warships

German cruiser Dresden sunk. HMS armed liner Orama which with British warships
German cruiser " Dresden " sunk. HMS armed liner " Orama " which with British warships engaged the German cruiser " Dresden " off Juan Fernandez Island

Background imageCentral News Collection: New type of Cargo and passenger liners built without masts The Steamship Wenatchee

New type of Cargo and passenger liners built without masts The Steamship Wenatchee, the first of the largest type of passenger and cargo liners built for the USA shipping board

Background imageCentral News Collection: German State River police guard cable works. Work has been suspended at the Oberspree

German State River police guard cable works. Work has been suspended at the Oberspree Cable Factory owing to a strike. The building is being guarded by the State River Police

Background imageCentral News Collection: Ss Voldendam Lounge first class 16 November 1922

Ss Voldendam Lounge first class 16 November 1922

Background imageCentral News Collection: HMS Submarine No 3 During her sea trials in the North Sea. Her 12 inch gun is

HMS Submarine No 3 During her sea trials in the North Sea. Her 12 inch gun is seen in the high angle position 30 March 1920

Background imageCentral News Collection: A study in similarity, the messenger boy twins. Born on Boat Race day, Edward Fowles

A study in similarity, the messenger boy twins. Born on Boat Race day, Edward Fowles and Richard Fowles, twin brothers, aged 17, of Upper Ground St Blackfriars

Background imageCentral News Collection: Hospital ship Maine in Port Said harbour, on her way to the Far East. 3 February

Hospital ship Maine in Port Said harbour, on her way to the Far East. 3 February
Hospital ship " Maine " in Port Said harbour, on her way to the Far East. 3 February 1927

Background imageCentral News Collection: Rowing. Worlds only blind crew of eight practice on the River Severn. 25 July 1923

Rowing. Worlds only blind crew of eight practice on the River Severn. 25 July 1923

Background imageCentral News Collection: British navy helps to re enact Mystery Ship campaign of the great war. The

British navy helps to re enact Mystery Ship campaign of the great war. The
British navy helps to re enact " Mystery Ship " campaign of the great war. The British submarine H52 in the role of a German U-boat

Background imageCentral News Collection: Royal Sovereign pack for todays first trip Leaving the pier 22 May 1920

Royal Sovereign pack for todays first trip Leaving the pier 22 May 1920

Background imageCentral News Collection: SS President Roosevelt, at Southampton. 1928

SS President Roosevelt, at Southampton. 1928

Background imageCentral News Collection: Where the Armistice Conference Met This view of Mudanya of Turkey from the sea

Where the Armistice Conference Met This view of Mudanya of Turkey from the sea. 3 October 1922

Background imageCentral News Collection: The latest Oil Burning Liner. The White Star liner, SS Homeric, was inspected

The latest Oil Burning Liner. The White Star liner, SS Homeric, was inspected at Southampton docks after her conversion into an oil burning liner

Background imageCentral News Collection: Royal Sovereign resumes her sailing. The Royal Sovereign resumed her daily

Royal Sovereign resumes her sailing. The Royal Sovereign resumed her daily
" Royal Sovereign " resumes her sailing. The " Royal Sovereign " resumed her daily sailings from the Old Swan Pier, London Bridge, to Southend, Margate, and Ramsgate. 31 May 1924

Background imageCentral News Collection: Naval review at Spithead. The famous old Victory ready for the Kings visit at Portsmouth

Naval review at Spithead. The famous old Victory ready for the Kings visit at Portsmouth
Naval review at Spithead. The famous old " Victory " ready for the Kings visit at Portsmouth. The vessel has had a new coat of paint. 26 July 1924

Background imageCentral News Collection: The revolt in Portugal, Rebels in Oporto. The Don Luiz Bridge, Oporto, with

The revolt in Portugal, Rebels in Oporto. The Don Luiz Bridge, Oporto, with the Riveira boat quay in foreground. 7 February 1927

Background imageCentral News Collection: Kashmir, India. Baramulla showing the Jhelum river. 4 December 1924

Kashmir, India. Baramulla showing the Jhelum river. 4 December 1924

Background imageCentral News Collection: M V Alcantara. 1st Class Social Hall and Theatre. 1927

M V Alcantara. 1st Class Social Hall and Theatre. 1927
M V " Alcantara ". 1st Class Social Hall and Theatre. 1927

Background imageCentral News Collection: Naval review at Spithead. HMS Argus, the famous seaplane carrier. 25 July 1924

Naval review at Spithead. HMS Argus, the famous seaplane carrier. 25 July 1924

Background imageCentral News Collection: Cowes Regatta, Isle of Wight. Captain Cecil Slade s, Joyette. 31 July 1922

Cowes Regatta, Isle of Wight. Captain Cecil Slade s, Joyette. 31 July 1922
Cowes Regatta, Isle of Wight. Captain Cecil Slade s, " Joyette ". 31 July 1922

Background imageCentral News Collection: Scene of Great tidal wave Hilo Bay where the sea after receding swept landwards

Scene of Great tidal wave Hilo Bay where the sea after receding swept landwards in a wall 15 feet high. Motorists on the seas front abandoned their cars and fled up the island slopes

Background imageCentral News Collection: Wonders of the most up to date all - electric liner. The James I smoking room in the liner

Wonders of the most up to date all - electric liner. The James I smoking room in the liner. It is based on the State Room of the Old Palace, Bromley by Bow built for James I. 9 April 1929

Background imageCentral News Collection: New York liner launched at Hamburg by Mayoress of New York. The vessel photographed after launch

New York liner launched at Hamburg by Mayoress of New York. The vessel photographed after launch. 22 October 1926

Background imageCentral News Collection: First Labour Cabinet in Denmark Standing, ( left to right ) M Bording ( Minister

First Labour Cabinet in Denmark Standing, ( left to right ) M Bording ( Minister of Agriculture ), Rev Dahl ( Ecclesiastical Affairs ), M Rasmussen ( Minister of Defence )

Background imageCentral News Collection: More warships for Palestine. Destroyers leave Malta in the small hours. The Destroyer

More warships for Palestine. Destroyers leave Malta in the small hours. The Destroyer " HMS Wanderer " which left for Palestine at 2 am on Monday morning. 26 August 1929

Background imageCentral News Collection: Crew of British steamer rescued. The City of Norwich ( pictured here in Hamburg

Crew of British steamer rescued. The City of Norwich ( pictured here in Hamburg
Crew of British steamer rescued. The " City of Norwich " ( pictured here in Hamburg ) which went aground on Gardner Island ( Nikumaroro ) in the South Pacific. 2 December 1929

Background imageCentral News Collection: The crested eagle passing under London bridge on the way to Margate. 28 May 1927

The crested eagle passing under London bridge on the way to Margate. 28 May 1927

Background imageCentral News Collection: Motor boat trials on the River Thames Z1 during the race 6 June 1925

Motor boat trials on the River Thames Z1 during the race 6 June 1925

Background imageCentral News Collection: Minnekahda, All one class liner sails from Tilbury for New York 16 May 1925

Minnekahda, All one class liner sails from Tilbury for New York 16 May 1925

Background imageCentral News Collection: A missing director. Mr W Roy Chadburn, managing director of Chadburn ( Ships ) telegraph co

A missing director. Mr W Roy Chadburn, managing director of Chadburn ( Ships ) telegraph co, who is reported missing. 10 March 1927

Background imageCentral News Collection: Chatham navy week. Visitors watching a naval diver about to descend. 12 August 1929

Chatham navy week. Visitors watching a naval diver about to descend. 12 August 1929

Background imageCentral News Collection: Narrow escape for Princess Xenia in burning motor boat. Mrs W B Leeds ( Princess

Narrow escape for Princess Xenia in burning motor boat. Mrs W B Leeds ( Princess Xenia of Russia ) photographed a few days after her narrow escape on her husbands motor boat on a lake near York

Background imageCentral News Collection: Atlantic crossed from east to west. Bremen down on a remote island. The straits of Belle Isle

Atlantic crossed from east to west. Bremen down on a remote island. The straits of Belle Isle, showing the Labrador Fishing Fleet passing Amour Point. 14 April 1928

Background imageCentral News Collection: Towering above the Golden Eagle. The Golden Eagle passing under Tower Bridge with

Towering above the Golden Eagle. The Golden Eagle passing under Tower Bridge with East Coast seaside visitors 5 June 1926

Background imageCentral News Collection: Lifeboat men decorated for gallantry At the annual general meeting of the royal

Lifeboat men decorated for gallantry At the annual general meeting of the royal national life boat institution. Sir Philip Cunliffe Lister presided

Background imageCentral News Collection: The Balmoral Castle. The Balmoral Castle is bringing the Duke of Gloucester Home

The Balmoral Castle. The Balmoral Castle is bringing the Duke of Gloucester Home
The " Balmoral Castle ". The Balmoral Castle is bringing the Duke of Gloucester Home. 8 December 1928

Background imageCentral News Collection: The Zoos new baby. The baby sea lion at the Zoo is making good progress

The Zoos new baby. The baby sea lion at the Zoo is making good progress and is seen taking a constitutional all on his own. 21 July 1922

Background imageCentral News Collection: The passing of a famous ship. HMS Southampton, built on Clydebank in 1911, is to be broken up

The passing of a famous ship. HMS Southampton, built on Clydebank in 1911, is to be broken up. It was from her deck the German fleet was first sighted at the Battle of Jutland

Background imageCentral News Collection: First apple ship from Australia arrives at King George Vth dock. Sir Joseph Cook

First apple ship from Australia arrives at King George Vth dock. Sir Joseph Cook. 8 April 1927

Background imageCentral News Collection: The King to go to Sandringham. The King and Queen will leave London for Sandringham

The King to go to Sandringham. The King and Queen will leave London for Sandringham on Saturday. This new picture was taken by special permission on Thursday

Background imageCentral News Collection: The Ocean Tank. A hydroland tank making 14 knots through the water during recent

The Ocean Tank. A hydroland tank making 14 knots through the water during recent manoeuvres at Panama. The tank is part of the equiment of the USS Wyoming

Background imageCentral News Collection: Ss Faraday takes seven miles of shore end cable in preparation to the start of

Ss Faraday takes seven miles of shore end cable in preparation to the start of the new cable line from Rockaway to Nova Scotia, Canada 3 September 1923

Background imageCentral News Collection: A group taken recently at Solliden, the Queens summer residence of the royal

A group taken recently at Solliden, the Queens summer residence of the royal family of Sweden Left to right Prince Sigward ( 2nd son of Crown Prince )

Background imageCentral News Collection: In search of pirate gold. Mrs Dillingham, the well known yachting woman, who has fitted out

In search of pirate gold. Mrs Dillingham, the well known yachting woman, who has fitted out and is leading an expedition to search for Captain Henry Morgans pirate treasure

Background imageCentral News Collection: Chatham navy week. The long queue waiting to go on board submarines. 12 August 1929

Chatham navy week. The long queue waiting to go on board submarines. 12 August 1929

Background imageCentral News Collection: Amundsen Ellsworth Polar Flight, making final preparations at Spitsbergen Left

Amundsen Ellsworth Polar Flight, making final preparations at Spitsbergen Left to right Amundsen ( centre ) with Fencht ( left ) and Riiser Larson, members of his flying boat crew 7 May 1925

Background imageCentral News Collection: Cheap American cotton for Lancashire. An interesting picture from San Diego, showing

Cheap American cotton for Lancashire. An interesting picture from San Diego, showing a section of 30, 00 bales of long staple imperial valley cotton awaiting shipment to Liverpool

Background imageCentral News Collection: HMS Ajax fresh from being released by dockers March 27 1920

HMS Ajax fresh from being released by dockers March 27 1920



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