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
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
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 gymnasium
1912
Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
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Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
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First class suite bedroom B38
1912
Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
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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
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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
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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
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Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
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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
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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
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Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
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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
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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
Robert John Welch (1859–1936) and Harland & Wolff (founded 1861)
Glass plate negative
National Museums NI