Transport Customs Collection

HMS Sirius
21st February 1907: HMS Sirius, decked out with flags and bunting for the opening of Devonport Docks by King George and Queen Mary. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Here Comes Haig
January 1919: The Jan Beydell in dazzle camouflage bringing Sir Douglas Haig in to port and to the reception committee awaiting him on the quayside. (Photo by A. R)

Ships Launch
14th January 1914: HM Canadian custom cruiser, Margaret, on the slips at Southampton docks, showing screws. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Lining The Decks
circa 1907: People lining the decks of the Torrington, at Cardiff docks, when they were officially opened by the King and Queen. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

HMS Queen Elizabeth
October 1913: Spectators watching the launch of the Queen Elizabeth at Portsmouth. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

USS Arizona
January 1917: The Arizona is launched as America prepares to enter World War I. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Shamrock
May 1914: The launch of the yacht, the Shamrock IV. The HMS Victory can be seen in the background. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Coronation Review
June 1911: Navy vessels gather for the Kings Coronation Review of the Fleet at Spithead, in the Solent. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

HMS Queen Elizabeth
16th November 1913: The HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves the slips at Portsmouth docks on her launching. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Naval Review
July 1897: A convoy of ships dressed overall with flags and bunting. Original Publication: Illustrated London News - The Naval Review

Royal Visit
2nd July 1904: The Royal Yacht entering Kiel Canal, being saluted by German warships, during the visit of the British royal family to Germany. Original Publication: The Graphic - pub

Royal Preparations
June 1911: A Motor Omnibus Company lorry with trestles tables for preparations for the coronation of George V. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cardiff Dock
July 1907: Press and cameras awaiting the arrival of the King and Queen, for the opening of the new dock at Cardiff. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Coronation Review
circa 1911: The crew of the HMS Lord Nelson stand to attention and salute the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert as she passes them in the Solent during the Coronation Review

Royal Duties
7th February 1928: Crowds watching the royal coach on its way to the State Opening of Parliament. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Fleet Lit Up
June 1911: Searchlights fill the sky as the fleet is illuminated during the Coronation review of King George V. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Lifeboat Launch
June 1909: The launching of the Newquay lifeboat. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

HMS Dreadnought
17th February 1906: The most powerful battleship in the world, the HMS Dreadnought at its launch by the King at Portsmouth. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Submarine Launch
13th October 1916: The launching of the French submarine, Diane. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Ship Launch
16th March 1907: The launching of the British ship Indomitable at Glasgow dockyards, on the Clyde. Many great ships and Cunard liners were built in the shipyards on the Clyde including the Aquitania

Spithead Review
July 1867: The fleet with their flags flying, lined up in two rows for the review. Original Publication: Illustrated London News - pub. 1867 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Electric Tram
1903: The inauguration of the electrified London tram system, attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Bolton Crowds
April 1926: Crowds watching the Bolton Wanderers football team celebrating after beating Manchester City 1-0 in the final of the FA Cup. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

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