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
11 artworks
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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
Image credit: National Museums NI
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First class Parisienne on B deck 1912
Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
National Museums NI
Image credit: National Museums NI
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First class gymnasium 1912
Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
National Museums NI
Image credit: National Museums NI
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First class suite bedroom B38 1912
Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
National Museums NI
Image credit: National Museums NI
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First class suite bedroom B59 1911
Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
National Museums NI
Image credit: National Museums NI
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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
Image credit: National Museums NI
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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
Image credit: National Museums NI
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Fitting starboard tail shaft prior to launch 1911
Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
National Museums NI
Image credit: National Museums NI
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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
Image credit: National Museums NI
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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
Image credit: National Museums NI
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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
Image credit: National Museums NI
