mauretania

Hi All, This is my 735TH post at ET - 735 being the hull number of my beloved Mauretania. I have enjoyed joining the various discussions, adding what I could and making new friends here. I know I promised I'd make something really neat for this post, but my health has been bad these last few...

In Humphry Jordan's book, Mauretania's voyages from No 97 to 116 are designated wartime voyages, viz 97, 98, 99 are trooping to Gallipoli, 100, 101, 102 are hospital voyages, 103 and 104 are to Canada, 105,6,7,8,9, 10, 11 are the seven American trooping voyages, but there seems no mention of...

Years ago when my Grandmother passed away i found in her things a little sterling silver spoon with an enameled picture of the MAURETANIA on it.......my granny never did any traveling.....don't know where it came from.....was these spoons sold onboard?????

On July 23rd, 1935, a service was held in Winchester Cathedral for the Shipping Festival. it included the unveiling and dedication of a model of R.M.S. Mauretania. A photocopy of the order of service can be got from Winchester Cathedral office, 5 the Close, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9LS...

hi, i was wondering if anyone has or knows where i can find plans of the r.m.s. mauretania (1907-1935) i would be really greatful if anyone could tell me, hope to hear from you soon...

Hello, all. Check out Eric Longo's updated, beautifully illustrated Maurentania article http://northatlanticrun.com/735/Tyne_Departure.html now up and running. I enjoyed, very much, being able to read this piece while it was in draft condition, and can give a sincere "Beautifully done-...

I found this interesting item on Ebay... cunard mauretania | eBay Can anyone tell me a little more about it? I'm guessing this would have come from a passenger area on the ship since it was apparently purchased during the auction in Southampton before she sailed for the breakers (so...

Hi All: Below is a link to a period magazine image I have recolored utilizing color references I gained from recently restoring a few dozen extremely rare color slides of the Aquitania taken at the same location. Those beautiful images will be published in Mark Chirnside's excellent upcoming...

At 7.30pm GMT this Friday (November 16) I hope you will raise a toast to celebrate the 100 years since the departure from Liverpool of Mauretania on her maiden voyage to New York. See the THS site for details of my Mauretania book...

Hi everyone, Last year I bought a ship's lifeboat converted to a cruiser, reputed to be from the Mauretania II and converted in the late 40's, which I am now refitting. Last weekend whilst stripping the paint from the old original gunnels at the prow various stamped and engraved markings...

Hi All, At nightfall on Sunday, July 1st, 1935, the "White Queen" slowly pulled away from Berth 108 of the "New Dock" for the last time under the command of Captain A. T. Brown. She was heading for Rosyth and the oxy-acetylene torch; her masts were already cut so she would fit under the...

I think it would be very interesting to see comparisons of the average passenger figures and overall carryings for the Lucy and Maury from 1907-1915. Some people say the Lusitania was the most popular. Let's see if the numbers show the true story. Brent

here are some photos that my grandmother took of and onboard the mauretania enjoy more to come

i am currently clearing out an old shipyard in california that i recently purchased and i going to build a ship that resembles the mauretania the orignal mauretania could fit from the starboard bridge wing to the port wing and still have room the ship is named the s.s. Lucy shes 6000 ft long...

Does anyone have any pieces of panelling etc from RMS Mauretania they would be looking to sell? Pieces from Olympic seem to abound on ebay etc but very little is out there from this fine old lady.Peter Newalls fine book shows beautiful photos of existing panelling dotted all over the country and...

Hi All, Ninety-nine years ago, on December 23, 1907, while tied up at the Cunard Piers at West Thirteenth Street, the Mauretania (under the command of Captain Pritchard) was hit by a sudden southeasterly squall which caused her to break away from her moorings and sink barge 32 of the...

Hello all! new member--first posting! My name is Jim Baumann-resident in Southampton UK my primary interest is ship modelling in small scales, here is a link to my modelboat web page hosted by Modelwarships.com http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/users/jim-baumann/jb-index.html Th...

Hi Everybody, To look at and known as me if I am in the error. I think that for the LUSITANIA it is like I positioning them. And for the MAURETANIA it is like I positioning them. Regards.

Whilst researching for my new Mauretania book, I found the main whistle for the ship. It can be heard at the following link: Link Removed Peter

As promised here are the details of my new book on Mauretania: The fascinating story of an exceptional ship MAURETANIA: TRIUMPH AND RESURRECTION Peter Newall This unusual book celebrates the 100th anniversary of Mauretania, one of the most famous liners ever built. A lucky ship, she...