Tourist third cabin list for her June 27, 1925, crossing from New York to Plymouth, Cherbourg, and Hamburg. A very unusual itinerary for Cunard. The nascent German merchant fleet has not yet recovered enough from WWI to impede British service at their ports. In fair condition. An inch tear on the back cover and some staining. The front cover is creased. $12.
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Printed photo card of a liner we usually don't see much for. Written on and post marked September 19, 1927. $6.
Artist's rendering card. Mint condition. $5.
An abstract of log for her Southampton to Halifax voyage of September 13, 1949, while she was on life support as a Canadian immigrant ship. Cunard certainly let her take her time on these voyages. This one averaged only 18.15 knots. After this voyage, she only had a little over two months before ringing finished with engines for the last time. Excellent condition with a slight crease on one corner. Very hard to find anything for her post-war career. $30.
Mint condition log cards. I have a quantity of these from the 1930's available. Various dates. $15 ea.
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I love these ink blotters. Produced as colorful advertising pieces, they were inexpensive yet effective ways of promoting the companies ships. This striking image of Aquitania most probably dates to the 1920s. Measures 9½ "x 4½". $35.
"The Fastest Ocean Service in the World!" Dating to the late 1920's, this brochure is full of interior photos (ten of them), including three fold outs. With embossed covers, it measures about 6" x 3½". In excellent condition. $50.
Wonderful brochure for Cunard’s answer to Olympic. Produced around the time of the launch, it is filled with interesting (and overwritten) text. With a stunning cover including super graphics and Aquitania's name heavily embossed. Has 45 illustrations in 32 pages. Measures about 10" x 5¼". Absolutely mint interiors with some dirt on cover and some separation at spine. Designed and printed in New York on 5th Avenue. How often do we see brochures for her pre-war period? Cunard was justifiably proud. $175.
I always love it when a shipping company puts out a brochure covering just one ship. This example for Aquitania was produced at the height of her popularity and profitability for Cunard, this brochure is lavish. Covering both first and second class, it is 28 pages with 25 photos, one to a page. Some of the illustrations included are a sitting room in the Gainsborough Suite, the Grill Room, a long view of her promenade deck showing the elevated deck chair area (which was later removed), a spectacular shot of her funnels, and many images of second class. Tied with a fancy cord. Excellent condition. $185.
Twenty-four pages with twenty-one renderings and photos of her building. Views include her on the stocks, the first-class lounge, smoking room, swimming pool, staircase, grill room, some second class interiors, and lots more! Did you know that the original Cunard fleet could fit on the boat deck of Aquitania? Includes a printed flyer advertising Aquitania as Britain’s largest liner and announcing her first sailing on May 30, 1914. Embossed covers. In excellent condition. $175.
Printed on glossy paper, which makes the photos quite clear. 32 pages with 54 (!) photos. Covers first and second class. All amazing and most not published elsewhere, including such oddities as her motor lifeboat with bamboo wireless mast raised, the upper bridge before it was enclosed, the cabin-class barber shop, the cabin-class verandah café, etc. Embossed cover with tissue endpapers. What many consider the best brochure produced for her. Great condition with some small tears on the edge of the cover. $195.
Cunard's ubiquitous celluloid cigarette box. They produced these for all the ships in the post-war era. including the Georgic which was strictly on austerity service. Their status as post-war souvenirs makes me conclude that this example dates to the late 1940's. Sold in the on-board gift shops, these only fit non-filtered smokes. Excellent condition. Everyone loves Aquitania; so I would buy it quickly. $125.
One of the earliest deck plans I have offered for Aquitania. Dated March 30, 1926, from Aquitania's gravy years! A few years later, one of the new owners of Leviathan famously remarked: "We spent $16 million on Leviathan only to discover that Aquitania is the most popular ship on the Atlantic."
Color coded tissue deck plans for her are very popular as they frame well. Some separations at the folds that do not affect the plan. Otherwise in very good condition. Measures about 41" x 28". $135.
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First- and second-class list for her October 14, 1922, crossing from Southampton to New York. As it was the end of the "season," she's very full. One of the best covers ever for a Cunard passenger list. Captain Charles in command. Also on board as Chief Steward is F.V. Jones, who survived the sinking of the Lusitania. Excellent condition. A passenger has written on the cover that they are listed as second class (when they were actually in first!). $45.
Tourist-class list for her August 22, 1935, crossing from New York to Southampton. Great cover for her as a Cunard White Star ship. Captain Peel in command. Near-mint condition with interesting sailing schedule because the only White Star ships mentioned are Majestic, Britannic, and Georgic. Amazing how quickly the new company got rid of the old White Star liners. Excellent condition. $25.
Tourist Third Cabin passenger list for her October 11, 1930, crossing from Southampton to New York. Captain Diggle in command. Her chief engineer is Mr. Roberts who later went on to be chief engineer on the Queen Mary's maiden voyage. Mint condition. $20.
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A souvenir pencil from Aquitania's Cunard White Star days. Still contains its original lead. Very good condition. $50.
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Printed card of Aquitania. In good condition. Unused. $6.
If you like loose-leaf tea, here's the spoon to measure it with. From her on-board gift shop. Measures 3" in length. During the Queen Elizabeth's last years of service, it was noted by a reporter that the vast quantities of loose wet tea leaves being dumped in the kitchen sinks day after day was constantly clogging the plumbing so Cunard switched to tea bags. Very good condition with no plate loss except where it rested on the back. No damage to the enamel. The best condition I have seen. $75.
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Her stationery. Watermarked with the maker’s name. Unused and in very good condition. You have cleaned me out! Only a single sheet left $20.
Small brochure covering first-class on Berengaria. Running 20 pages with 16 photos and information about the improvements on board. A "restocked gym" amongst other changes. In excellent condition. Written on the inside back cover is "Vacation July, 1924, Summer." $45.
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First-class passenger list dated August 23, 1924. Captain Irvine in command. Also among the crew listed is W.H. Harkness, who survived the sinking of the Lusitania and who saved second-class passenger Miss Barbara Anderson.
On board this list is The Prince of Wales (the future Edward VIII), later Duke of Windsor. As a result of his being on board, the list reads like a Who's Who of 1920's society. Among the other passengers are Duponts, Mountbattens, Lady Diana Duff Cooper, Her Royal Highness Princesse de Bragance (Duchess of Oporto), future murder victim and tobacco heir Z. Smith Reynolds (and his bother and sisters), to name just a few.
Most importantly to liner buffs, however, is the presence of the former Mrs. John Jacob Astor, Titanic survivor, now Mrs. W.K. Dick and her children, including John Jacob VI.
An extremely full, outstanding list. One page is loose. Cover is dirty and has a small tear at edge. $250.
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First-, second-, and third-class sepia post card booklet. 10 cards in original folder. Tears at the binding and edges of the cover otherwise good condition. $35.
Unused card of Berengaria in New York. Appears to have originally been a card of the Imperator with her name and bow shield marked out. Bumped corners. $6.
Cunard White Star overprint artist's rendering card. Post marked at sea on June 25, 1935. Some foxing on the front. $6.
Beautiful ladies' souvenir cigarette case, proudly sporting her name and the Cunard logo in enamel. Still has its original stays inside to hold the cigarettes in place. The space on the reverse to have your initials engraved has not been used. A great souvenir for a vessel we see few souvenirs for. Measures 3" x 1¾". In very good condition with the merest hint of surface spotting. No damage to the enamel. $95.
Standard company issue stationery for this popular Cunarder. Unusued. $12.
13214 Brescia Post Card
A very unusual post card of the Cunard liner Brescia docked in Preston awaiting demolition. Outstanding card of this liner for which little is seen. $15.
33877 Campania Deck Plan
Outstanding fold-out tissue deck plan for this famous 19th century Cunarder. During World War I she was converted to an aircraft carrier with a wooden flight deck as well as a divided forward funnel. She was sunk almost at the end of the war on November 5, 1918, after a collision with the HMS Glorious.
When unfolded, measures 24" x 19". Has full listing of rates. Previous owner marked his cabin in crayon as well as dating the plan to 1914 (her last year of service). Aside from that, it is in absolutely mint condition. Would frame spectacularly. $195.
Great bone-china souvenir for the Campania. In excellent condition. No damage whatever to the plate or painting. Measures 6" in diameter. $75.
33002 Campania Post Card
Unusual full-color post card for the Drawing Room of the Campania/Lucania. Considering the time period, the room isn't as overpowering as some of the Teutonic competitors. A crease to one corner and bumps to the others. A Ken Schultz "stamp of excellence" on the back. (If you're not familiar with what this stamp is as it was discontinued over 20 years ago, please ask!) Unused. $12.
Great rending of Campania in Queenstown Harbor surrounded by harbor craft, including a long boat with the name "Cunard" on the bow. Written on and posted May 25, 1907, at New York. Good condition, some postal cancellation on the front. $10.
13201 Campania Post Card
Excellent rendering post card for the Campania. Probably produced after the loss of her sister Lucania because there is no mention of her. Excellent condition. $10.
One of those post cards that leaves me speechless! Amazingly crisp and clear image of Carmania on fire. The cards states it is June 2, 1912. So crisp you can actually see the fire chief just aft of the bridge wing directing the attempts to fight the fire. Fortunately, she survived and was returned to service in August. Unused. In excellent condition and definitely not a common card! $45.
How would you like to have to clean this up? The destruction on the bridge of Carmania after her famous engagement during World War I with the Cap Trafalgar, which was ironically painted to look like Carmania! The Carmania "fought" with herself. One wonders if they repaired the telegraphs or if they had to be replaced.
Great card! Unused. Bumped corners. $35.
June 13, 1925. She's 20 years old and still crossing at the speed she obtained on her trials. The photo of her is bordered with an interesting swastika design. Captain Hossack in command. Excellent condition. $20.
This plan makes it easy to see why they were known as the pretty sisters. Huge fold-out color-coded plan on glossy paper, which measures 36" x 24". Full 1928-1929 rate schedule for her New York Havana service. One original printing error with "Thursday" marked out and "Tuesday" typed in. On the reverse are 11 large, clear photos of her interiors. One small hole at a fold with some slight dirt of front and back cover. A great plan! $125.
Tourist third cabin list for her June 8, 1928, crossing from New York to Plymouth, Havre, and London. Excellent covers, including a stunning rendering of the Britannia at sea over a Cunard rampant lion. One of the best logos I have ever seen for the company. $25.
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33898 Caronia (1905) Post Card
Sepia photo card of the first Caronia. A touch of dirt here and there with a bent corner but overall in very good condition. Unused. $6.
Nice program for the charity night on board. Dated July 4, 1907, this item has many folds, but anything pre-war for the "Pretty Sisters" is hard to find. $10.
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Nice full color brochure produced for Caronia from the mid 1950's on. 12 images for her interiors and exteriors. Measures 16" x 18" inches. Very good condition. I had 8 of these! You guys cleaned me out as this is my last one. $30.
Full-color brochure for one of Caronia's last world cruises, entitled "Following the Summer Sun." Oddly enough, Caronia did all but two of her world cruises "backwards," sailing eastbound rather than westbound, thus losing time instead of gaining it as she passed through the world's time zones. This particular cruise lasted 95 days and visited 21 ports in 15 countries and covered 30,991 miles. Lots of color photos of her interiors and ports of call. In good condition with some foxing and a small stain on the back cover. Comes with the original loose large-sized deck plan so you could choose your cabin. From the Frank Braynard collection. $35.
These cruise brochures for Caronia's luxury long-distance cruises came in three flavors -- small pamphlet, glossy fold-out deck plan, and magazine style brochure. As far as I can tell, all three types were issued for all the luxury cruises she ever undertook. The best, in my opinion, were the brochures like this one. There are lots of on-board color photos, and the full itinerary is printed. Aside from the previous owner's name typed on the front cover, it's in excellent condition. From the Frank Braynard collection. $25.
In my opinion, this is one of the better covers done for Caronia's extensive series of cruise brochures. She had a predictable routine which included Mediterranean cruises as well as North Cape cruises which she was famous for. This one is for her spring Mediterranean cruise of 1962. In absolutely mint condition. Comes complete with original loose deck plan. From the Frank Braynard collection. $30.
I love these colorful cut-aways. Whether you frame them or just take them out and look at them, they're gorgeous and informative. Cunard must have loved them as well because they produced them for all of Caronia's service life. Fortunately, this is from her first years of service as it's the Cunard White Star version and she is listed as "new."
Folds open to reveal her lovely profile by G.H. Davis, the same prolific artist who painted the cut-away of the Queen Mary for Cunard as well as hundreds of other renderings of liners. An extensive key covers 131 locations in the ship. Also includes several color renderings, including one of a private suite and a cut-away of her revolutionary funnel. Opens to 11" x 33". From the Frank Braynard Collection. Mint condition. $75.
Zippo-style lighter made by Corona for her 1959 World Cruise. In mint condition, never having even been filled with lighter fluid. All you need is some fluid and a flint, and you're in business. Oddly, I've only ever seen souvenir lighters dated to her 1958 and 1959 world cruises. $35.
Like an old rolodex each page of this deck plan is tabbed so you could jump from deck to deck with ease. Dating from the late 1950s after she was air-conditioned but before the major changes of the 1960's took place. Glossy pages with 14 real color photographs. Excellent condition. $40.
Perhaps one of you out there can tell me why Cunard bothered to make so many temporary plans in the post-war period, even after the ship was in service. Here's a temporary plan for first class in her transatlantic configuration, dated March, 1951. In excellent condition. From the Frank Braynard Collection. $25.
Looking for the entire set of Caronia temporary deck plans? I have found another cabin class plan so collect all three! Like most of these plans this is dated October 1948, just prior to Caronia's entry into service. Excellent condition. $25.
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I like Caronia's cruise plans. Like most ships, she cruised as one class so this plan covers the entire ship's layout. Rather extensive for a temporary plan, there are many illustrations in black & white taken directly from Caronia's entry-into-service brochure. Dated October, 1948, before her entry into service. Has some water staining on the bottom third of the plan all the way through. From the Frank Braynard Collection. $20.
23451 Caronia (1949) Deck Plan
Color-coded cruise plan for the "Green Goddess." Not dated, but dates prior to the 1965 refit. Measures 37" x 24". Excellent condition. $10.
Stunningly crisp 8x12 photograph of Caronia sailing into New York harbor on her maiden voyage. They pulled out all the stops on this cold January morning, flag bedecked and fire boats going full blast. Two folds at the corners else excellent. $30.
Amazing shot of Moran tugs at the stern of Caronia on one of the few times she was in NYC with ice in the Hudson. I think this image is 1963. Measures 8" x 10". Stamp on the back indicates it is from the public relations department of Moran Towing. Frank Braynard collection. Very good condition with a slight tear at top of photo. Does not affect image. $30.
Large 8" x 12" press photo of Caribia on the rocks off Apra harbor. In an incredibly short time she would break up and the bulk of her would sadly slide back into the main shipping channel, thus triggering the largest salvage ever undertaken by the Army Corps of Engineers. Excellent condition. $25.
Cunard produced a sharp set of 12 photographs that could be bought on board Caronia circa 1957. I know the dates because these images are so clear, when you scan them, you can read the dates on the writing room tables' calendars! This is one picture from that set of 12, showing the observation lounge. At some point in the mid-1950's, much of the original wicker furniture in this room was replaced with what is shown in this shot. Who knows why as not all of it was replaced. Excellent condition. $20.
The images from the 12-pack set are harder to find than the standard photo postcard sets you often see for her. I suspect this is the onboard librarian, and this is one of the few times I have seen the bookcases open. $20.
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Bone-china souvenir portrait plate for the Franconia of 1911. She was the first British ship to not have bolted swivel chairs in her first-class dining room. Still retaining its gold and the painted image in very good condition. Franconia, a beautiful ship, was sadly only in service for a few years before being lost during World War One. As such, items for her are hard to find, especially one in this condition. $125.
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This plan shows both first and second class with a great color rendering of her in white in her cruising role. Dated August, 1933, this was the first year she was famously painted white for cruising. This ship has always captivated me because of her world-wide luxury cruises to unspoiled and interesting locations, long before many of them became tourist destinations. If you get a chance I highly recommend reading Cunard 150 Glorious Years by John Maxton-Graham. The chapter on Franconia's world cruise is very well done in John's unique writing style. He has a knack for making you feel almost like you were on-board yourself! Measures about 43" x 34". A few small holes where the plan folds. Otherwise excellent. $40.
Very "austere" plan that measures 24" x 9". This is dated June, 1949, and is most likely her return to service plan. $22.
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Dated November, 1950, this rare plan is quite nice. Tough to find much for Franconia post war. She was really just hold the colors aloft till new ships could be built for the Canadian run. The plan covers first class and includes lots of great color photos, which we all know are quite rare for this pre-World War 2 liner. It doesn't look like Cunard did much redecorating. Measure about 23" x 9". In near-mint condition with a great "centerfold" of her by Kenneth Shoesmith. $32.
Great, late pin dish showing her in her white-hull phase. She sported Caronia green for a short time in the 1960's. We see these types of dishes for Holland America but rarely for Cunard. Mint condition. $40.
Ivernia souvenir plate in milk glass. This plate is in good condition, considering it is now over 100 years old. It has the typical “pitting” to the applied painting seen on almost all examples of this type of plate, but fortunately, it doesn’t affect the ship much. Pre-WWI souvenirs for Cunard are getting tough to find. $95.
Printed sepia card of this doomed Cunarder. Postmarked in New York on July 2, 1927. Bumped corners. $6.
Colorized photo of her at the Landing Stage. Great shot! $10.
One of the first accounts of the sinking published by a survivor. Written in four parts and released in 1915 by Lusitania survivor Charles Lauriat, Part I gives Lauriat's first-hand account of the sinking as he wrote it home to his relatives on May 12, 1915. Part II goes into more detail about the voyage. Part III are extracts from the Frankfurter Zeitung, a German newspaper, giving the German perspective. Part IV is the formal report of the sinking as issued by the Mersey Inquiry.
Lauriat's own bookstore sticker on the inside. Former owner's book plate on inside front cover. Excellent condition. $95
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Very nice card for New Years 1914 from James Morrison, Electrical Engineer on the Lusitania. It was common at this time for crew to have cards printed for various events throughout the year and to send to friends and relatives. Obviously these crewmen were proud of their ships! Tied with a cord. Some dirt on the front but otherwise very nice condition. Very hard to find! $195.
Dating to 1934, this cover commemorates the 19th anniversary of the sinking. Postmarked May 7, 1934. Great graphics and in excellent condition. $25.
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Abstract of log card from Lusitania's July 19, 1911, crossing from New York to Liverpool. Captain Charles was in command. Her average speed was 25.01 knots, and she made the crossing in 4 days, 21 hours, and 14 minutes. A very fast crossing. In very good condition with a bit of dirt and some folded corners. $85.
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A fine example of the British copy of the Goetz medallion with the original box. Typically, these medals have some rust on them, but not this example. The medal and box are in excellent condition. $95.
Two memos and a newspaper clipping regarding some testimony at the sinking inquiry in the Boston Public Ledger. The first memo is from Cunard Boston to Cunard's General Manager in Liverpool. The second memo is a carbon copy of his reply. The writer of the editorial is critical of some of the inquiry's witnesses and praised Captain Turner. In excellent condition. Three pieces. $125.
A handwritten note to Cunard in Liverpool (postmarked June 22, 1915) and their carbon copy reply regarding whether mail was being carried on Lusitania when she was sunk. The writer states that he has "a special reason for asking this question." One wonders what it was.... Comes with the brown paper folder marked "151" in which it was filed at the Cunard Liverpool office. All in great condition. $95.
Ten memos back and forth between Cunard, the Daily Sketch, and a victim's relative regarding the identification of a second-class passenger named Smith.
Apparently, Mrs. Smith saw a photo of bodies laid out in Queenstown that was taken by a Daily Sketch photographer and was convinced that one of the men was her lost husband. Cunard was asking the Daily Sketch for a close-up print of the photo to compare it with one of the body photos that was taken by Cunard's photographer.
Interesting collection as it shows what Cunard was going through to try to help victim's families identify their loved ones. All pages are in good condition, but the last letter from Cunard to the Smiths is torn but the piece is still attached. Does not affect the text of the letter. Amazing collection! $495.
Excellent example of a passenger list from the September 17, 1910, crossing of Lusitania from Liverpool to New York. Captain Charles in command. Among the passengers on board are Kermit Roosevelt, son of ex-President Teddy Roosevelt. A very full list so you may be able to find some other well-known passengers! 1" tear on the spine, and the fold-out route map in the back had torn and has been taped. $175.
Original press photo from the International News Service (INS) of one of the mass graves being filled in by soldiers after the funeral service. Measures 8½" x 6½". Excellent condition with the INS stamp on the back. Amazingly evocative image. $195.
Extremely rare large official John Brown photo of Lusitania at full speed on her trials. She cuts a fine figure with her short-lived white forecastle. Crystal clear photo! Stamped twice on the back with John Brown stamps. See photos. Some wrinkling and slight tears to the edges but would scan amazingly. Measures 14½" x 12". Frank Braynard Collection. $495.
Huge oversized official John Brown photo of the first-class smoking room, showing the fireplace at the forward end. Crystal clear photo! The ship is still under construction and dangling wires indicate where light fixtures will soon appear. Stamped on the back with a John Brown stamp. See photos. A couple of small tears at the edges and a small piece missing from the upper left corner. Measures a healthy 14½" x 11½". Frank Braynard Collection. $395.
Fantastic period oversized stern photo of her on the stocks. It's launch day as evidenced by the flags and crowds around her. Stamped W.M. Robertson & Co., Photographers, Gourock, on the back. Measures about 12" x 10". Unlike a lot of liners, she was launched with her propellers in place. In excellent condition with one slight 1/2 " tear at the top that does not affect the ship. From the Frank Braynard Collection. $495.
Real photo post card of Lusitania on her way down the Clyde after leaving John Brown. The writing at the top reads: Lusitania versenkt ("Lusitania sunk" in German). Unused. $65.
Fantastic photo card of Lusitania "leaving dock in Liverpool." By W. & Co. Unused and in excellent condition. $85.
Lusitania at the Landing Stage in Liverpool. Used and post marked October 3, 1911. Very good condition with some ink smudges on the front. $25.
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Color post card of Lusitania next to the Statue of Liberty. Unused and in very good condition. $20.
Unusual and somewhat grisly photo post card of coffins of some Lusitania victims in one of the mass graves in The Old Church Cemetery outside of Queenstown. Unused. $85.
Very rare close-up photo card of the sign erected by Cunard after the burials were complete. Unused. $95.
Difficult-to-find souvenir spoon as sold in the gift shop of Lusitania. Sterling silver and made by Elkington. Date coded to 1913. (Please keep in mind that Elkington sterling date codes are different from those used for silver plate.) The spoon is surmounted by an absolutely stunning 3-D Cunard logo with the ill-fated liner's name engraved into the bowl. One of the best souvenir items you can get for any company. Beautiful classic design. Measures 5" in length. Near-mint condition. $395.
A 2½-page letter written on board Lusitania during a crossing in October, 1914. The writer tells us that Vincent Astor is aboard. In excellent condition. $225.
Unused piece of stationery from one of the most famous liners ever to sail. Wonderful engraving of Lusitania at the top. Mint condition. $75.
Here's your chance to own a museum-quality item! A letter written on board the Lusitania's last aborted voyage by second-class passenger Elsie Hardy, detailing her daily activities. Saved from the sinking, this letter has some interesting and specific details about the last crossing. For example, she discusses boarding the liner, losing a piece of luggage, the location of her dining room table, her table companions, and much, much more.
On two different types of Lusitania stationery, the letter runs seven pages. The letter is in fair condition and has been taped back together where it was folded. It has also separated at the seams and some of the edge is missing, but considering what it and its owner had been through, it's amazing that it even survives and is still legible.
According to information Miss Hardy provided later, she had a camera with her and took some photos on board the day before the sinking. How would you like to see those?
A transcript of the letter comes with it. Here's your chance to own a piece of history. $1,995.
One of the rarest items I have ever offered. A piece of the film salvaged from her wreck site by Oceaneering in 1982. This represents five cells from the sadly now-lost-to-time "The Carpet from Baghdad." Despite its time on the bottom, you can still see the image on the film. No copy of the film was known to exist until some of it was salvaged from the wreck 27 years ago. Just imagine something so delicate surviving so many years on the bottom. $295.
29001 Lusitania Salvaged Spoon
May 7, 1915. The great Cunard liner Lusitania is struck by a single torpedo off the Old Head of Kinsale, Ireland. She sinks in a mere 18 minutes with a loss of about 1,200 lives.
In 1982, a salvage firm conducted operations on the wreck to retrieve any items of value they could find. Among the hundreds of artifacts recovered was this spoon. On September 15, 1982, it was discovered in the Specie Room on Orlop Deck after the salvagers cut into the hull to recover valuables.
Although more than twenty-five years have passed since the recovery of the artifacts, very few of the salvaged items have ever been offered for public sale. Most are in museums or a few private collections around the world. Here’s your chance to belong to that tiny number of ocean liner collectors who own an item that sank with the Lusitania that day.
These spoons were struck as a war premium (similar to war bonds of World War II), the proceeds from their sale going to aid the British war effort. A portrait of Britain’s Lord Kitchener is on the handle, and despite its years on the sea floor, this spoon is in remarkable condition. It measures 6” from handle to bowl.
Please note that only one (1) uncleaned spoon is being offered. Among the additional photos is one that shows an identical spoon as it looked after it had been cleaned as well as a photo showing some of the spoons shortly after salvage. Despite the number of spoons recovered only a few have been offered for public sale.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own something that sank with the ship. $850
