Majestic began life as SS Bismarck, and was intended to join the Germany HAPAG Line. However, at the end of World War I she was given to Britain under the terms of the Treaty of Versailles. This photograph was commissioned by White Star Line, who purchased the ship jointly with Cunard Lines following the German handover.
This is part of the Series: HBL01/01 Series of photographic negatives and prints; within the Collection: HBL01 The Bedford Lemere Collection
Source: Historic England Archive
Photographer: Lemere, Henry Bedford: Bedford Lemere And Company
Early 20th Century Watercraft, Early 20th Century Model, Water Transport
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