These photographs were taken by the official photographer of the shipbuilding firm Harland and Wolff. They record the process of building and fitting out the Titanic, one of the firm's most famous ships. More photos can be found on Art UK.
Port profile of completed ship in Belfast Lough with accompanying tugs 1912
Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
National Museums NI
First class Parisienne on B deck 1912
Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
National Museums NI
Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
National Museums NI
First class suite bedroom B38 1912
Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
National Museums NI
First class suite bedroom B59 1911
Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
National Museums NI
Port bow view on slip prior to launch 1911
Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
National Museums NI
Queen's Road and shipyard men leaving work. 'Titanic' in background ready for launching 1911
Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
National Museums NI
Fitting starboard tail shaft prior to launch 1911
Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
National Museums NI
Bow view on slip prior to launch, with 'Titanic' shell plated on No. 3 slip 1910
Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
National Museums NI
Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
National Museums NI
End view of port main engine nearing completion in engine works erecting shop c.1911
Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
National Museums NI