A Black Ball ship is pictured here in 1833. In the first half of the 19th century most ... became famous for transporting waves of people searching for a new life in the New World.

From the early 20th century, the region's shipyards were bustling with activity, producing iconic vessels that sailed across the world ... some of the most famous ships in history.

it's fair to say that without some of these historic ships we might not be where we are today. Read on to discover the most famous ships, replicas and floating hotels around the world ...