Ship paintings 1840 - 1860
The works in this section reflect Liverpool's growing importance as both a centre of international trade and shipbuilding. Ships built on the Mersey sailed around the world carrying out a wide variety of services. Here you can see mail ships, cargo vessels and passenger ships, most of which were either built or owned by Liverpool companies.
Follow the links below to take a closer look at some of the collection's highlights.
- 'PS Sirius',
British school
- 'Elinor Chapman off Liverpool',
Joseph Heard
- 'Paddle Steamer Ethiope off the West Coast of Africa',
Samuel Walters
- 'Number 6 pilot sloop Irlam',
Samuel Walters
- 'The port and harbour of Whitehaven',
Samuel Walters
- 'Jumna and other Brocklebank vessels',
Joseph Heard
- 'Liverpool pilot schooner Pioneer',
William K McMinn
- Number 3 pilot schooner The Duke',
Samuel Walters
- 'Bosphorus',
Francis Hustwick
- 'Sir Henry Pottinger in a cyclone',
Joseph Heard
- 'PS Windsor towing Siam',
Joseph Heard
- 'Shipping scene with Dutch fishing vessel',
William Calcott Knell
- 'The President as last seen signalling with the Brig pearl'
William J Leathem
- 'The Rock Ferry paddle steamer Sylph',
H McLeod
- 'Laying the foundation stone of Birkenhead Docks',
Henry Frederick Oakes
- 'SS Great Britain',
Joseph Walter
A fully illustrated catalogue of marine paintings in the Merseyside Maritime Museum is available. Written by Anthony Tibbles, curator of maritime history, it provides an excellent overview of the collection. Copies are available from the museum shop or by mail order.
