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.

Artists featured in this Curation: Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff
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Port profile of completed ship in Belfast Lough with accompanying tugs
Image credit: National Museums NI

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
Image credit: 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

First class gymnasium
Image credit: National Museums NI

First class gymnasium 1912

Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)

Glass plate negative

National Museums NI

First class suite bedroom B38
Image credit: 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
Image credit: 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
Image credit: 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
Image credit: 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
Image credit: 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
Image credit: 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

Reconstruction of North Yard slips 2 and 3 and erection of Arrol gantry for building 'Olympic' (400) and 'Titanic' (401)
Image credit: National Museums NI

Reconstruction of North Yard slips 2 and 3 and erection of Arrol gantry for building 'Olympic' (400) and 'Titanic' (401) 1907–1908

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
Image credit: 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

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  • Cranks for reciprocating engine in shop with apprentice to give scale
    Robert John Welch (1859–1936)
  • Port near profile during outfitting at Thompson deepwater wharf
    Harland & Wolff