The Oxus was among the fleet of the Messageries Maritime, a French merchant shipping company that transported passengers and also delivered packages and mail to people living in far-flung places. Launched in 1879, this magnificent steamship sailed with staterooms for 81 First Class passengers, for whom this menu was made. There was room too for 46 Second Class passengers, 36 Third Class passengers and as many as 1200 in steerage. It sailed from to Hong Kkong, China, Aden and Madagascar and was eventually scuttled in 1918 after service in the First World War. This 1906 menu image of an ostrich balancing a foaming glass of beer on its left leg was created by the French illustrator and watercolor artist Auguste Vimar. Born in Marseille, France, in 1851, he became an illustrator for children’s books and also contributed some of his wonderful animal images to Le Figaro Illustré. He died in 1916. The dandified ostrich the monkey waiter being nipped by a lobster were part of Vimar’s contribution to the fashion at that time for fantastical art images – later this style of artwork became known as magical realism. This was a hearty dinner menu which included items such as scallops, roast beef and aubergine curry. Robert Bacon, the former American Secretary of State who served only 37 days in his post in 1909 until President Theodore Roosevelt left office, sailed on the Oxus to Hong Kong and China and described it as a “large and comfortable” ship. He noted in his published letters that armed men stood guard to prevent mutiny by the hundreds of Chinese passengers who were kept below decks and who obviously did not enjoy the luxuries of First, Second or Third Class. Other menus in this series feature a fox, a lion, a tiger and a rhinoceros as waiters. Courtesy Private Collection. Gallery quality Giclée print on natural white, matte, 100% cotton rag, acid and lignin free archival paper using Epson K3 archival inks. Custom printed with border for matting and framing. All printed in USA.
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Roger Chapalet created this vintage travel poster for the Messageries Maritimes, which was a French merchant shipping company. It was the largest French fleet to carry passengers in the years between WWII and the rise of the international airlines. The ship in this poster is named after Ferdinand de Lesseps, a French diplomat and later the developer of Suez Canal. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
As you cross bridges and see tugboats and towboats moving enormous cargos, do you wonder how these operations are managed? Towing operations are now the most significant part of the U.S. merchant fleet. Throughout the country, towing is providing an economical alternative to transporting cargo by train or truck trailers. Primer of Towing brings you updated information on the modernization of this growing industry. Offshore coastwise and foreign trade is also seeing a boom. The largest independent carrier of petroleum products in the U.S. is a tug/barge operation. Major growth also is continuous in towing services, such as: – Harbor work, assisting ships to maneuver, dock, and undock in confined waters – Fleeting operations that provide moorings for inland barges – Offshore work in the “oil patch” – Anchor handling by pipe-laying barges – Salvage – Pollution control – Escort towing – Assisting dredging operations – Marine construction – Moving passenger RV tours on inland barges – Assistance towing operations This book provides information on all aspects of towing operations and related subjects. It is for avid boatmen and women interested in the diverse aspects of seamanship.
The Oxus was among the fleet of the Messageries Maritime, a French merchant shipping company that transported passengers and also delivered packages and mail to people living in far-flung places. Launched in 1879, this magnificent steamship sailed with staterooms for 81 First Class passengers, for whom this menu was made. There was room too for 46 Second Class passengers, 36 Third Class passengers and as many as 1200 in steerage. It sailed to Hong Kong, China, Aden and Madagascar. This 1906 menu image of a fox in an apron, holding a tray of roast chicken, was created by the French illustrator and watercolor artist Auguste Vimar. Born in Marseille, France, in 1851, he became an illustrator for children’s books and also contributed some of his wonderful animal images to Le Figaro Illustré. He died in 1916. The wily fox and the little monkey chef were part of Vimar’s contribution to the fashion at that time for fantastical art images – later this style of artwork became known as "magical realism". This was a hearty lunch menu which included items such as cold mutton, sardines, veal and eggs cooked to order. Robert Bacon, the former American Secretary of State who served only 37 days in his post in 1909 until President Theodore Roosevelt left office, sailed on the Oxus to Hong Kong and China and described it as a “large and comfortable” ship. He noted in his published letters that armed men stood guard to prevent mutiny by the hundreds of Chinese passengers who were kept below decks and who obviously did not enjoy the luxuries of First, Second or Third Class. Other menus in this series feature a lion, an ostrich, a tiger and a rhinoceros as waiters. Courtesy Private Collection. Gallery quality Giclée print on natural white, matte, 100% cotton rag, acid and lignin free archival paper using Epson K3 archival inks. Custom printed with border for matting and framing. All printed in USA.
Model cargo ship plans are getting richer by joining of German merchant ship Rudolf Breitscheid. Rudolf Breitscheid was the sixth of 16 sister ships which were called the “Type X”. All of the type...
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Photos of HMS Barham a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship launched in December 1914 for the Royal Navy. She served in WW1 and WW2
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Art Deco grew out of the 1920s, developed further in the thirties and was overtaken during the years of the Second World War. It typified the desire of the era for items that were modern and glamorous and often used geometric shapes and luxurious style. Art Deco influenced everything from fine art and architecture to consumer goods. Today we can still experience it in the vintage items that have survived for us to enjoy. Sun Brooch by Dorene
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Workers looking up to the immense propellers of the Titanic during its construction phase
