Steamship Shorts
Description: The United East India Company was a chartered company established on the 20th March 1602 by the States General of the Netherlands amalgamating existing companies into the first joint-stock company in the world, granting it a 21-year monopoly to carry out trade activities in Asia. Shares in the company could be bought by any resident of the United Provinces and then subsequently bought and sold in open-air secondary markets. It is sometimes considered to have been the first multinational corporation. It was a powerful company, possessing quasi-governmental powers, including the ability to wage war, imprison and execute convicts, negotiate treaties, strike its own coins, and establish colonies.
Description: Created from original vintage artwork, and available only from Matchbook Graphics, this high resolution RMS Queen Elizabeth Ocean Liner poster image is sure to please the Cunard White Star Line ship collector and enthusiast. She was the largest passenger liner built when launched in 1938, and held that title for 56 years. But due to WWII, the ship did not actually enter civilian passenger service until after the war in 1947. But if it had...
Description: The Kerberos is a steamship that is commissioned to carry diverse travelers of different cultures and backgrounds from London to New York with the prospect of a better life. However, the voyage goes awry when they discover another migrant ship, the Prometheus, adrift on open sea.
Description: Vintage Travel Poster of the Cunard Line Cruiseliners Here at Culturio we strive to make designs and find posters that we personally love so that you the customer can buy in good faith knowing we would be happy to own it ourselves. All the designs and posters have been cleaned up and colours enhanced to further make your purchase exceptional. If you like a product but want something altered or the background colour changed, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will make it especially for you.
Description: Maritime History - RMS Empress of France was a Canadian Pacific passenger liner and cargo ship, initially named SS Duchess of Bedford when she was launched in 1928. The Duchess served as a troop ship during the Second World War. The name of this ship was changed to Empress of France during her post-war refit in 1947. She was taken out of service in 1960.
Description: The main bow section of the RMS Titanic shipwreck lies in the North Atlantic Ocean at the coordinates 41.7325° N, -49.9469° W (or 41° 43′ 57″ N, 49° 56′ 49″ W). It rests approximately 370 miles (600 km) south-southeast of Newfoundland, Canada, at a depth of about 12,500 feet (3,800 meters).
Description: Mickey Mouse is an American cartoon character co-created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. The longtime icon and mascot of The Walt Disney Company, Mickey is an anthropomorphic mouse who typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves. Inspired by such silent film personalities as Charlie Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks, Mickey is traditionally characterized as a sympathetic underdog who gets by on pluck and ingenuity in the face of challenges bigger than himself.
Description: Maritime History - Turbinia is the first steam turbine-powered steamship. Built as an experimental vessel in 1894, and easily the fastest ship in the world at that time, Turbinia was demonstrated dramatically at the Spithead Navy Review in 1897 and set the standard for the next generation of steamships, the majority of which would be turbine powered.
Description: The Prometheus is a large migrant ship that got lost at sea, presumably claiming the lives of 1,400 passengers and 550 crew members. However, when the ship suddenly reappears during the Kerberos' voyage to America, even more questions arise. The Prometheus is also a station in space. When Maura wakes up from the simulation, she finds herself onboard this station, which is where she first has contact with her brother .
Description: A monochrome silhouette of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald ship in white against a black background. The ship is depicted in full profile, showcasing its length and structure. Above the ship, the text "SS Edmund Fitzgerald" is displayed in a distressed, typewriter-like font. Below the ship, enclosed in a dashed rectangle, is the text "(1958-1975)".
Description: A stylized portrayal of a grand ocean liner against a black background. The vessel features multiple decks, four smokestacks with visible smoke, and numerous windows illuminated with yellow light. The text "TITANIC THE WORLD'S LARGEST LINER SOUTHAMPTON ANW YORK" is displayed prominently at the bottom. A U.S. flag flies from the main mast.
Description: A retro-style circular emblem featuring a large steamship sailing on choppy waves. An anchor rests in the foreground of the water. Text above reads 'BALAMURUGAN MATCH WORKS, PERIAGOLLAPATTI' in English, and there is Tamil text at the very top. Text on the left states '50'S PRIIICE 115 RS.' and on the right 'SAFETY MATCHES'. The style is bold with black outlines and a yellow background within the circle.
Description: In the early 1880s, the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) negotiated with the Government of the United Kingdom to establish trans-Pacific steamship routes between Vancouver, British Columbia and the Far East. The trans-Pacific services of Canadian Pacific were begun by Sir William Cornelius Van Horne, the Canadian-American builder of the railroad network in 1887. In that year, Sir William chartered three vessels from Cunard Line; SS Abyssinia, SS Parthia, and SS Batavia—as a beginning of the CP fleet. The agency for chartering and managing the ships was secured by Adamson, Bell and Company for the first three years. When the new shipping line had shown to be profitable, Canadian Pacific decided not to renew the contract with Adamson,
Description: The skyline of Dresden features the Frauenkirche and other landmarks situated along the banks of the Elbe River. A steam powered river ferry navigates the water in front of the stone bridge and buildings. This composition displays the architecture of the Saxon capital within a decorative frame border. The text highlights the location and the river setting of this town.
Description: A vintage-style depiction of a steamship named 'Foundlee' on a body of water, labeled 'JUNGLE CRUISE'. It is framed by dense foliage and jungle animals. Text at the top reads 'THE WORLD FAMOUS' and at the bottom reads 'ADVENTURELAND'. The scene is rendered in a monochrome purple outline style.
Description: A retro emblem featuring a detailed depiction of a large steamship sailing on wavy water. The ship has multiple decks, smokestacks, and the text 'TITANIC' arcs above it. The year '1912' appears on either side of the ship within a circular border, and the words 'SWIM TEAM' are below. The entire composition is set against a black background.
Description: A monochrome central steamboat is depicted on rippling water, surrounded by lush foliage on either side. Towering, jagged mountains form the backdrop, with two birds flying above. The text "THE WORLD FAMOUS JUNGLE CRUISE" arcs above, and "ADVENTURELAND" arcs below, all in a bold, vintage font.
