OCEAN LINER ROW
THE GREAT LUXURY LINERS OF THE 20TH CENTURY
This website is being offered by Ian Robertson, Ocean Liner Historian and Activist,
in the preservation of our Maritime History
and is dedicated in loving memory to
"Grandad" Roland Owen of Holyhead Wales
who sailed, for 35 years as Chief Butcher,
with the White Star Line,
on the R.M.S Olympic, Majestic and Aquitania,
on the Southampton to New York Run.
Preserve and Protect the Past for the Future
Ocean Liner row new York's Historic Harbor District
PRESERVE OUR MARITIME HISTORY LET'S Get THE WORD OUT
You are invited to take a walk
DOWN MEMORY LANE
along the Hudson River
and imagine a time
when Ocean Liner Row
stretched from Battery Park
at the southern tip of Manhattan
north to 59th Street.
This area of the New York City Waterfront is where
all the great Ocean Liners docked
after their TransAtlantic Crossings from Europe.
These ships carried thousands of families,
their worldly possessions packed in suitcases,
full of hopes and dreams to start a new life here
at the great Port of New York--
GATEWAY TO AMERICA.
The Magnificence of The ERA Of Trans-Atlantic Travel
Over the last 30 years, I have devoted time to collecting Ocean Liner Memorabilia, treasures which have come from the international ports of Genoa, La Havre, Cherbourg, Hamburg, Oslo, Stockholm, Rotterdam, London, Liverpool, Southampton as well as from Restaurants, Bars and Shipping Offices that once flourished on 12th Avenue along the Hudson River at the Great Port of New York.
This website represents a fraction of my Ocean Liner Steamship Collection, memorabilia in need of a permanent home port--preferably along the Hudson River in New York City, or the ports of Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Miami, or at a Seaport in the United Kingdom--London, Liverpool or Southampton.
Let's share with Americans and Visitors from around the World the Magnificence of the Era of Trans-Atlantic Travel.
Photo: New York Harbor 1935
The Great Luxury Liners
S.S. Normandie
The Normandie in New York Harbor
The Pride of the French Line Compagnie Generale Transatlantique.
Built Saint Nazaire, France.
Maiden Voyage 29th of May 1935.
Le Havre to New York.
Blue Riband Holder for Record Speed.
Her Artistic Design and Lavish Furnishings provided by the finest artisans France had to offer.
Rene Lalique
Jean DuPasse
Raymond Subes
Jean Patou
Emile Jacques Ruhlmann
Night Sailing from New York City
by Maritime Historical Artist William G. Muller
The Normandie First Class Dining Room
which spanned 3 deck levels.
Bon Appetit!!!
May 15, 1940, the US seized the Normandie when Germany occupied France (WWII).
She was docked at Pier 88 NYC & renamed as a Troop ship - USS Lafayette.
DISASTER STRUCK
February 9, 1942
The Normandy caught fire, burned out & capsized.
A Total Loss
A tragic end for this luxurious liner.
Fini
by Ian Robertson
PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND THE PANAMA CANAL
On November the 3rd, 1903, Panama was granted independence from Columbia.
Three months later, the United States was given full control to build and operate The Panama Canal Zone.
The Canal was completed on August 15, 1914, linking the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans to commercial and passenger shipping East and Westbound.
This was one of President Roosevelt's greatest achievements.
Story by Ian O. Robertson
Her Royal Majesty Salutes the Cunard Line Officers and Crew of her namesake Cunard Liner Queen Elizabeth 2
Cunard Liner Queen Elizabeth 2 departing New York Harbor Eastbound to Southhampton
The Blue Riband Hales Trophy
The award was given
for the fastest Transatlantic crossing
by a commercial passenger vessel.
The Blue Riband for achievement was handed out over the past 150 years.
The last five Great Liners:
S.S. Bremen N.D.L. Germany 1929
S.S. Rex N.G.I. Italy 1933
The Normandie C.G.T. France 1935
R.M.S. Queen Mary Cunard Great Britain 1936
S.S. United States U.S.L. USA 1952
These were the GREAT ones.
Ocean Liner Row Ongoing Exhibitions
OCEAN LINER ROW'S ON GOING EXHIBITION PIER A
Part of the Heritage of New York's Historic Harbor District
Ocean Liner Row was instrumental in restoring and bringing back the Maritime Heritage and was proud to install, at Pier A, the maritime decor reflecting the grand Maritime History of Harbor House Pier A.
Photo of Pier A
PIER 88
New York City
Ocean Liner Row is honored to have assisted The New York Department of Economic Development in the selection of historical content which is permanently on display at the Mini-Park adjacent to Pier 88 and the Intrepid Museum.
The Ocean Liner Row Mini-Park at Pier 88
Port Authority Bus Terminal
42nd Street off Times Square
New York City
Home of the Annual Fleet Week Exhibit
ANNUAL OCEAN LINER ROW
FLEET WEEK EXHIBIT
Port Authority Bus Terminal
42nd Street off Times Square
New York City
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Bloomingdale Branch
Manhattan, New York
In support of the S.S. United States Conservancy
ssunitedstatesconservancy.org
New York Public Library
City Island Branch, Bronx, New York
Merchant Marine Memorial battery Park New York Harbor
Merchant Marine Memorial
depicting four Merchant Seaman
on the bow of their sinking ship
torpedoed by a German U-Boat
in the North Atlantic during World War II
Fireboat John J. Harvey Salutes the New York City Fire Department with a 21 Gun Salute
"Water Cannons"
international Waters
Also known as the High Seas under Maritime Law begins
12 Miles/22 Kilometers Offshore and covers waters around
the Globe of Nations.
There are also territorial boundaries up to 24 miles where
some countries' border patrols/coast guards
may be able to board any ships,
suspected of illegal activity.
Once ships are in International waters,
the ship's law is governed by the country of registry
and the flag it is flying under.
And, the Captain's word is law.
The United Nations Convention Treaty on the Law of the Sea states:
"Any waters deemed International waters are free to all nations to travel
but belongs to none of them."
***MARITIME LAW ON MARINE SALVAGE***
The historic purpose of Marine Salvage Awards
is to encourage vessels to render aide to other vessels in distress.
The Rights of Salvors are recognized throughout the Maritime world.
In 1869, The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Essentials of Salvage as follows:
1) A Marine Peril to the property is to be rescued,
2) Rescue is a Voluntary Service not owed to the Property as a matter of duty,
and
3) Success is measured in the Saving of the Property or a Portion of that Property from Impending Peril.
The Legal Entitlement of the Salvage Award is
at the discretion of the Admiralty Court.
A WEALTH OF OCEAN LINER MEMORABILIA
Ocean Liner Memorabilia
Bought and Sold
Window Displays,
Special Events,
Promotions,
Educational and Historical Lectures
Custom Designed Maritime Exhibits
To discuss your maritime exhibit and for prices:
Ian Robertson
Ocean Liner Row offers a wealth of ocean liner memorabilia,
passenger ship artifacts, nautical collectibles,
ocean liner gifts and decor as well as boat flags,
diver helmets, clocks, portholes, wheels, lanterns,
ocean liner travel posters, ocean canvas art
and steamship photography.
For Iquiries Mobile & Text Ian 917-416-7653
THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION.
YOUR DONATIONS AND SUPPORT ON BEHALF OF OCEAN LINER ROW ARE DEEPLY APPRECIATED.
VINTAGE SHIP MEMORABILIA FOR SALE
+1-917-416-7653
Ian Robertson
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Collection in Need of a Home Port
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