Ocean Liner Row

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  • Ocean Liner Row
  • Maritime Preservation
  • Sir Winston Churchill
  • Historical Events
  • WWI (1914) & WWII (1939)
  • Maritime Disasters
  • S.S. United States Trust
  • Vintage Archival Posters
  • Books, Gifts and Posters
  • Ian At Sea and On Land
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    • Ocean Liner Row
    • Maritime Preservation
    • Sir Winston Churchill
    • Historical Events
    • WWI (1914) & WWII (1939)
    • Maritime Disasters
    • S.S. United States Trust
    • Vintage Archival Posters
    • Books, Gifts and Posters
    • Ian At Sea and On Land

Ocean Liner Row

Ocean Liner RowOcean Liner RowOcean Liner Row
  • Ocean Liner Row
  • Maritime Preservation
  • Sir Winston Churchill
  • Historical Events
  • WWI (1914) & WWII (1939)
  • Maritime Disasters
  • S.S. United States Trust
  • Vintage Archival Posters
  • Books, Gifts and Posters
  • Ian At Sea and On Land

Music by Blackmores night

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






The Floating Palaces (Image Display)


    More Floating Palaces Southampton Docks (Image Display)

    Cunard White Star Line The Monarchs
    R.M.S Homeric, R.M.S. Olympic, R.M.S. Berengaria, R.M.S. Aquitania circa early 1920's

      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 

      www.piera.com  


      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




      ANNUAL OCEAN LINER ROW 

      FLEET WEEK EXHIBIT


      Port Authority Bus Terminal 42nd Street off Times Square New York City




      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 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

      ian@oceanlinerrow.com


      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.

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      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

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      Ian Robertson


      A Creative Maritime Artist with an Over The Side Imagination


      Collection in Need of a Home Port


      Exhibit Space Wanted


      www.oceanlinerrow.com


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