Maritime History Socks
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: Maritime History - RMS Empress of Asia was an ocean liner built in 1912–1913 for Canadian Pacific Steamships. As well as being a passenger liner in peacetime, Empress of Asia served as an armed merchant cruiser and a troopship in wartime. She was sunk during World War II by Japanese aircraft while transiting from Bombay to Singapore.
Description: Maritime History - RMS Empress of Canada was an ocean liner built in 1920 for the Canadian Pacific Steamships. This ship regularly traversed the trans-Pacific route between the west coast of Canada and the Asian waters until 1939. Following the outbreak of World War II in 1939, she was converted for use as a troopship. On the 14th of March 1943, Empress of Canada was torpedoed at midnight and sunk by the Italian submarine Leonardo da Vinci off the coast of Africa.
Description: Maritime History - RMS Empress of Britain was built between 1928 and 1931 for the Canadian Pacific Railway Company and operated by Canadian Pacific Steamship Company. In her time, the Empress of Britain was the largest, fastest and most luxurious ship between the United Kingdom and Canada, and the largest ship in the Canadian Pacific fleet. She was spotted by a German long-range bomber, who hit her twice, before the ship was torpedoed and sank on the 28th of October 1940. she was one of the largest liners lost in the Second World War and the largest ship sunk by a U-boat.
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: Celebrate the rich nautical heritage and coastal charm of Fremantle, Western Australia, with this vintage-inspired sailing design. Featuring a classic tall ship sailing over ocean waves alongside a historical lighthouse illustration, it captures the essence of October ocean breezes and maritime exploration.
Description: Celebrate the rich nautical heritage and autumn coastal charm of Annapolis with this detailed maritime illustration. Featuring a classic Chesapeake Bay sailing vessel, historic coastal architecture, and vibrant autumn foliage, this artwork for locals, sailors, and anyone who cherishes the scenic waterfront beauty of Maryland.
Description: Celebrate the nautical heritage and coastal charm of Annapolis, Maryland with this detailed artwork. Featuring a classic sailing vessel navigating the Chesapeake waters against a backdrop of historic architecture, autumn leaves, and soaring gulls, this illustration captures the essence of waterfront life during the autumn season.
Description: Celebrate the rich nautical heritage of Fremantle with this striking maritime history design. Featuring a classic coastal lighthouse, vintage ships sailing the ocean waves, and classic typography celebrating Western Australia, this coastal illustration captures the essence of ocean breezes and port city life.
Description: Explore the rich maritime heritage of coastal towns like Gloucester, MA; Newport, RI; Rockport, MA; Bar Harbor, ME; Cape May, NJ; Hyannis, MA; and San Francisco, CA. This minimalist design features iconic symbols of the sea, such as fishing boats, lighthouses, and coastal landscapes, celebrating the connection between these towns and their vibrant marine cultures. Perfect for anyone who loves the ocean and appreciates the beauty of coastal living!
Description: Titanic - Eternal Father, Strong to Save, is a British hymn traditionally associated with seafarers, particularly in the maritime armed services. Written in 1860, its author William Whiting was inspired by the dangers of the sea described in Psalm 107. It was popularised by the Royal Navy and the United States Navy in the late 19th century, and variations of it were soon adopted by many branches of the armed services in the United Kingdom and the United States. The hymn contains the well known lament, For Those in Peril on the Sea.
Description: Jack Mainwaring sure did warn ‘em. Having trawled the Bering Sea for fifty years, Jack had seen just about everything the sea had to offer. He even claimed to have seen the fabled giant squid. Sitting at the bar in the Green Mollusk Hotel, Jack warned the crew of the Mary Buchman to be wary of the giant sea creature before they set out from port – for it is out there and has been devouring maritime vessels and their crew for centuries. Of course, no one believed him, until the Mary Buchman and her crew were never seen again.
Description: Celebrate the historic coastal city of Plymouth, England with this detailed illustration featuring a classic sailing ship, the iconic lighthouse, the waterfront buildings the Barbican. Embellished with colorful autumn leaves a nautical rope border, this design captures the rich maritime heritage of Devon's famous port town. It a wonderful way to show your love for English history and coastal navigation.
Description: White Star Line - HMHS Britannic was the third and final vessel of the White Star Line's Olympic class of steamships. She was the youngest sister of the RMS Olympic and the RMS Titanic and was intended to enter service as a transatlantic passenger liner. She was operated as a hospital ship from 1915 until her sinking near the Greek island of Kea, in the Aegean Sea, in 1916. At the time she was the largest hospital ship in the world..
Description: Celebrate the nautical history and seasonal charm of Plymouth with this detailed nautical artwork. Featuring a classic sailing ship, historic coastal architecture, an autumn atmosphere, this piece a must-have for anyone who appreciates coastal heritage and historic maritime stories from the English coast.
Description: Honor local history and coastal heritage with this striking design celebrating Halifax, Nova Scotia. Featuring iconic local landmarks, vibrant red poppy blossoms, and maritime details, this artwork pays tribute to Citadel Hill and historic remembrance traditions. Anyone who cherishes the city's rich military past, coastal identity, and enduring memorial spirit.
Halifax Nova Scotia Maritime Remembrance Citadel Hill Socks
by travel2xplanet
$14 $20
