greg robertson
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NEW OLYMPIC PICTURES
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Olympic, 1930:
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Olympic passing RYS, Cowes:
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Olympic from above 1933:
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Olympic in the early 1930's:
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Nearing the end. Olympic, 1935. Is that Mauretania on the left in the distance?
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A closer look. What do you think?
Brent Holt
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The photo with the caption: “Nearing the end. Olympic, 1935. Is that Mauretania on the left in the distance?" is interesting. It is in the book Olympic: The Old Reliable. In that book, it says the photo shows Olympic leaving Southampton for the scrap yards. But the white ship to the left appears to be the Mauretania. Mauretania left for the breakers on July 1, 1935. Olympic left likewise on October 11, 1935. Mauretania could not have been there at that time. Her scrapping was well underway at that moment. Could that be another ship and not the Maury? (Although it sure looks like her)
If it is the Mauretania, than this shot was taken earlier. But when? Olympic's position fits the October 1935 date because she is being turned from Berth 108 for departure from Southampton.
Another question: when was the “Olympic passing RYS, Cowes” photo taken. (It is also in Olympic: The Old Reliable) My assumption is it was taken after the Cunard White Star “merger”. Reasons: If you look carefully, she appears to be flying two house flags from her stern mast, most likely the White Star flag with the Cunard flag underneath. The other indication that it is late in her career is the sold bulwark that takes the place of some railing on the poop deck. This was added sometime in the late 20s, I believe. (Maybe the 1927 refit?) I wonder why it was added?
Yet another question: Why was the Olympic moved after her layup in April 1935. Some photos show her tied up behind Mauretania, but later images show Mauretania behind Olympic.
Brent
If it is the Mauretania, than this shot was taken earlier. But when? Olympic's position fits the October 1935 date because she is being turned from Berth 108 for departure from Southampton.
Another question: when was the “Olympic passing RYS, Cowes” photo taken. (It is also in Olympic: The Old Reliable) My assumption is it was taken after the Cunard White Star “merger”. Reasons: If you look carefully, she appears to be flying two house flags from her stern mast, most likely the White Star flag with the Cunard flag underneath. The other indication that it is late in her career is the sold bulwark that takes the place of some railing on the poop deck. This was added sometime in the late 20s, I believe. (Maybe the 1927 refit?) I wonder why it was added?
Yet another question: Why was the Olympic moved after her layup in April 1935. Some photos show her tied up behind Mauretania, but later images show Mauretania behind Olympic.
Brent
Eric Sauder
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I think the white ship referred to in the post above is the Empress of Britain.
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Eric Sauder
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It may not be my place to repost this, but I'm trying to keep people from getting themselves in trouble. Phil Hind posted this in another thread on June 21, and I think it bears repeating:
"Can I remind people that you must not post pictures to the board unless you have permission of the owner to do so. Many Titanic pictures are under copyright. I am sure you do not want to get us/me into trouble. The familiar Fr Browne and Harland and Wolff pictures are definitely copyrighted and others probably are too so please don't post them without checking with the owner first. If you don't know who the owner is is not an excuse to just go ahead and hope for the best so if in doubt don't post it. Original artwork (i.e. your own) is fine but anything else is liable to get the finger from me - think of that and shudder!"
Eric Sauder
"Can I remind people that you must not post pictures to the board unless you have permission of the owner to do so. Many Titanic pictures are under copyright. I am sure you do not want to get us/me into trouble. The familiar Fr Browne and Harland and Wolff pictures are definitely copyrighted and others probably are too so please don't post them without checking with the owner first. If you don't know who the owner is is not an excuse to just go ahead and hope for the best so if in doubt don't post it. Original artwork (i.e. your own) is fine but anything else is liable to get the finger from me - think of that and shudder!"
Eric Sauder
Daniel Klistorner
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I really like this picture. It's not exactly rare as it is available in the public forum (it's from April 20, 1912 Harper's Weekly - the week before Mr. Harper's account).
Alec Barker
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Is that the Olympic having her refit, just after the titanic desaster?
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Brent Holt
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It appears the RYS Cowes image was taken after the Cunard takeover since you can see two house flags on the stern mast. Images of Olympic during this period are somewhat rare.
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Michael Cundiff
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Yes indeed...this is also a primary reason for my not wanting digital/scan capabilities. I am often afraid to share my collection wtih others.
A fellow collector and TITANIC/OLYMPIC enthusiast owns, probably many of the rarest images on real-photo cards of OLYMPIC. And without a doubt two of the absolute *rarest* images of TITANIC. One a rare view genuine snapshot of her fitting out, and the other an *one-of-a-kind, enroute to fiting out.
I dare not disrepect scanning the quality color xerox images he was so kind to forward me.
So yes, please abide to Eric's wish. Do not sink the *Good Ship...ENCYCLOPEDIA TITANIC*.
Michael A. Cundiff
USA
A fellow collector and TITANIC/OLYMPIC enthusiast owns, probably many of the rarest images on real-photo cards of OLYMPIC. And without a doubt two of the absolute *rarest* images of TITANIC. One a rare view genuine snapshot of her fitting out, and the other an *one-of-a-kind, enroute to fiting out.
I dare not disrepect scanning the quality color xerox images he was so kind to forward me.
So yes, please abide to Eric's wish. Do not sink the *Good Ship...ENCYCLOPEDIA TITANIC*.
Michael A. Cundiff
USA
