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World Unicorn

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Tue, 17 May 2011 05:43:48 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

World Unicorn, built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard, Tyneside in 1973.

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Bower Anchor - Mauretania

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Tue, 17 May 2011 05:26:03 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

Here is a man stood next to a bower anchor, which were usually attached one each side of the bow. This was one used on the Mauretania and the gentlemen helps demonstrate how large these anchors actually were.

The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard and was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside

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Onboard the Mauretania

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Tue, 17 May 2011 05:15:11 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

A view of the deck onboard the Mauretania, with a young boy and girl skating along the deck.

The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard and was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside.

Ref: TWAS:DS.SWH/5/3/3/1/46

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Mauretania - Bridge Front

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Wed, 04 May 2011 01:45:52 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

A view of the bridge front of the Mauretania.

The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard and was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside.

Ref: TWAS:DS.SWH/4/PH/7/6/53

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Female Workers - Wallsend

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Wed, 04 May 2011 01:40:01 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

The Wallsend Slipway and Engineering Company Limited, which constructed 'Mauretania's turbines, with female workers in the yard. ND 1914-1918

Ref: TWAS:DS.WS/143/35

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Stern of Mauretania

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Wed, 04 May 2011 01:29:29 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

View of the stern of the ship showing the propellers.

The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard, sections being maufactured by Wallsend Slipway & Engineering Company Limited.

RMS MAURETANIA was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside.

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Ref: TWAS:DS.WS/143/2/6/A346F

Mauretania - Propeller

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Tue, 03 May 2011 07:54:40 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

This shows one of the four bladed propellers of the Mauretania, manufactured by Wallsend Slipway & Engineering Company Limited (as can be seen on one of the blades to the right).

The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard and was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside

Ref: TWAS:DS.WS/143/2/5/A346F

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Mauretania - Turbine Machinery

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Tue, 03 May 2011 07:31:26 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

Turbine machinery for the Mauretania, in the erecting shop of the makers, the Wallsend Slipway & Engineering Company Limited.

The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard and was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside.

Ref: TWAS:DS.WS/143/2/2/A346F

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Boiler Uptake - Mauretania

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Tue, 03 May 2011 07:19:18 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

This section of the Mauretania was the lead from the boilers to the base of one of the funnels, to exhaust the smoke and flue gas.

The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard, sections being made by Wallsend Slipway & Engineering Company Limited.

RMS MAURETANIA was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside.

Ref: TWAS:DS.WS./143/2/1

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Promenades - Mauretania

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:28:40 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

Heres a view showing the second- class promenades of the Mauretania.

The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard and was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside.

Ref: TWAS:DS.SWH/4/PH/7/6/54

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Library - Mauretania

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:16:29 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

This photograph shows the bookcase in the library of the Mauretania. Situated on the boat deck, along with a lounge, music room and smoking room, the library was one of many first-class facilities on board the ship.

The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard and was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside.

Ref: TWAS: DS.SWH/4/PH/7/6/9

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Dining Room - Mauretania

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:10:50 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

This is the second class dining room on the Mauretania.

The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard and was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside.

Ref: TWAS:DS.SWH/4/PH/7/6/32

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Navigating House - Mauretania

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:06:19 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

Heres a view of the navigating house on board the Mauretania.

The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard and was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside.

Ref: TWAS:DS.SWH/4/PH/7/6/55

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Observation Room - Mauretania

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:55:52 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

The observation room was based on the promenade deck. Here passengers could view the vessel forging ahead, but had protection from the strong winds that were caused by the great speeds that Mauretania travelled.

The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard and was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside.

Ref: TWAS:DS.SWH/4/PH/7/6/33

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Grand Entrance - Mauretania

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 03:01:37 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

There were 9 decks in the Mauretania and this was the Grand Entrance on the boat deck.

Also on this deck was the first-class library, the first-class lounge and music room, the first-class smoking room and the verandah café.

The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard and was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside.

Reference: TWAS:DS.SWH/4/PH/7/6/20

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Children's Room - Mauretania

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:55:58 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

The children's dining-saloon and nursery on the shelter deck of the Mauretania, was decorated with paintings illustrating nursery ryhmes by the artist J. E. Mitchell of Newcastle.

The rocking horse would have been in high demand by the young passengers on board.

The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard and was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside.

Reference: TWAS:DS.SWH/4/PH/7/6/19

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Verandah Café - Mauretania

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:47:32 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

On board the RMS Mauretania, was housed this spectacular verandah café. It was situated on the boat deck where passengers could sit and drink their coffee in the open air - looking out to sea.

The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard and was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside.

Reference: TWAS:DS.SWH/4/PH/7/6/40

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Mauretania Starting Platform

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:27:08 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

View of the engine room controls.

The inner wheel you can see towards the middle of the photograph was used to control steam to the low pressure turbine for manoeuvring. The outer wheel was used for ocean steaming and controlled the main steam flow to the high pressure turbine.

The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard.

RMS MAURETANIA was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside.

Reference: TWAS:DS.SWH/4/PH/7/6/57

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Kitchens - Mauretania

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:45:48 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

First and second class kitchens on RMS "Mauretania"

The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard.

RMS MAURETANIA was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside.

Reference: TWAS:DS.SWH/4/PH/7/6/49

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Drawing Room - Mauretania

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:24:13 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

Heres a view of the second-class drawing room on the RMS Mauretania.

The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard and was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside.

Ref: TWAS:DS.SWH/4/PH/7/6/29

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