Maritime Collection (#10)

HMS A5, Royal Nay submarine, 1910s C016 / 2540
HMS A5, Royal Nay submarine. This submarine, seen here in the period from around 1910 to 1915, was among the first submarines commissioned by the British Royal Navy

Interior of the British prisoner ship, HMS Jersey, anchored off Brooklyn during the British occupation of New York
BRITISH PRISON SHIP. Interior of the British prisoner ship, HMS Jersey, anchored off Brooklyn during the British occupation of New York during the American Revolutionary War

ROANOKE ISLAND, 1585. English settlers landing at Roanoke Island in 1585. Detail of a map, c1590

SAILING BARGE, 1859. The clipper sailing-barge Thames, built for use on the Thames River, England. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1859

SHIPWRECK, 1878. The sailing ship A. S. Davis running ashore eight miles south of Cape Henry, Virginia
SHIPWRECK, 1878. The sailing ship A.S. Davis running ashore eight miles south of Cape Henry, Virginia, 23 October 1878. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

IRELAND: BALLYBUNION, c1840. View of the coastal village of Ballybunion on the mouth of the river Shannon, County Kerry, Ireland. Steel engraving, English, c1840, after William Henry Bartlett

VIKING CRUISE, 9th CENTURY. The last cruise of Norse king Ragnar Lodbrok, mid-9th century. Line engraving, 19th century

ROBERT FULTONs CLERMONT. Robert Fultons steamboat, Clermont, built in 1807. Color engraving, 19th century

BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR, 1805. 21 October 1805. Steel engraving, 19th century, after a painting by Clarkson Stanfield (1793-1867)

GIANT OCTOPUS. A giant octopus attacking a vessel. Line engraving, French, after a picture in the Church of St. Malo, France, 16th century

MAYFLOWER: COMPACT, 1620. The pilgrims signing the Compact aboard the Mayflower off the coast of Provincetown, Massachusetts, 11 November 1620. Engraving, 1859, after Tompkins Harrison Matteson

The Naze Tower, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The Naze Tower at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. An historic landmark, it was built on the cliffs in 1721 by Trinity House as a navigation mark to guide shipping

Casablanca, Morocco - Maritime Station
Casablanca, Morocco - Embarkation at the Maritime Station Date: circa 1910s

MONET: THAMES, 1871. Claude Monet: The Thames below Westminster. Oil on canvas, 1871

NEW YORK: BROOKLYN BRIDGE. The Great East River Suspension Bridge. View of the Brooklyn Bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1883

TITANIC: SURVIVORS, 1912. Survivors of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, 1912

TITANIC: HAROLD BRIDE. Second wireless operator of the Titanic, effectively dealt with a man who tried to steal
TITANIC: HAROLD BRIDE. Second wireless operator of the " Titanic, " effectively dealt with a man who tried to steal the first-operators life belt

TITANIC: BAND, 1912. The band that played onboard the Titanic. Photographs from an English newspaper of 1912

TITANIC: J. BRUCE ISMAY. Joseph Bruce Ismay (1862-1937), chairman and managing director of the White Star Line as well as a survivor of the White Star liner Titanic, which sank 14-15 April 1912

Project Azorian, 1970s
Project Azorian. Artwork showing the secret US operation carried out by the CIA to recover a sunken Soviet submarine in the 1970s

Oil drilling rigs, North Sea
Oil drilling rigs. Ensco 80 jackup oil rig (left) being towed past the Arctic 2 anchored semi-submersible rig (right). Photographed in the Cromarty Firth, near Invergordon, Scotland

STEAMSHIP TRAVEL POSTER. English poster, 1932, for Southern Railway advertising the Dover-Calais crossing of the English channel

LARSEN: PAINTING, 1911. Untitled. Oil on canvas, by Johannes Larsen, 1911

AMERICAs CUP, 1883. The American winner, Vigilant with the British challenger Valkyrie in the eighth international race for the Americas Cup on October 7th, 9th & 13th, 1883

AMERICAs CUP, 1885. The American winner, Puritan with the English challenger Genesta on the homestretch of their second and final international race on 16 September 1885

BOSTON: SWAN BOATS, c1900. In the Public Gardens: oil over a photograph, c1900

ROWING TEAM, c1875. The Paris Crew, a Canadian rowing team fron Saint John, New Brunswick, consisting of Robert Fulton, George Price, Samuel Hutton and Elijah Ross. Lithograph, Canadian, c1875

CINCINNATI, OHIO, c1856. View of Cincinnati as seen from the south bank of the Ohio River. Lithograph, c1856

BINGHAM: FUR TRADERS, 1845. George Caleb Bingham: Fur Traders Descending the Missouri. Oil, c1845

RACE ON MISSISSIPPI, 1860. A Midnight Race on the Mississippi River. Lithograph, 1860, by Currier & Ives

PPIR2A-00058
Captain Edward Teach, commonly called Blackbeard. Hand-colored woodcut

English man-of-war, 1646
British warship of the 17th century. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Erie Canal boats at their New York City dock
Erie Canal boats anchored on the Hudson River, New York City, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

PNAV2A-00033
Us Navy squadron commanded by Matthew Perry sailing for Japan, 1852: USS Susquehannah, Saratoga, St Mary s, a supply ship, Plymouth, Perry in rowboat, Mississippi, and Princeton (left to right)

Lower Mississippi River defenses against Union ships, 1862
Route of the USS " Brooklyn" past Fort Jackson, Civil War battle of New Orleans, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

EVCW2A-00045
Frigate " Merrimac" before and after conversion into an iron-clad Confederate warship. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Hand-colored printed halftone illustration
John Paul Jones in command of the " Ranger" in battle with the British ship " Drake, " American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustratioin

Navy Cut: Night Moorings, 1952
Players Navy Cut Tobacco and Cigarettes rectangular covered counter-card featuring a reproduction of " Night Moorings" by Charles Pears

Uruguay, Maldonado Department, Jose Ignacio. Village lighthouse

Unhabitable by Charles Pears
Painting by maritime artist, Charles Pears of a warship, visible sailing over the horizon under a dramatic sky of billowing clouds. Presumably the ship is named Unhabitable

King George VI opening the National Maritime Museum, 1937
Photograph showing King George VI (centre) speaking at the official opening of the National Maritime Museum, London, 1937

DDE-90036072
Two climbers on top of the old man Hoy, backlighted, Orkney islands, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 15/10/2009

East India Companys Packet Swallow, 1788. Artist: Thomas Luny
East India Companys Packet Swallow, 1788. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

The Schneider Trophy 1927 - Venice, Italy
Photograph from the Schneider Trophy of 1927 held at Venice, Italy. The Coupe d Aviation Maritime Jacques Schneider (commonly called the Schneider Trophy or Schneider Prize)

Lighthouse, Cape San Vicente, Sagres, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

NEW YORK: LOCKPORT, 1836. View of the Upper Village of Lockport, New York, from above the Race showing the ten combined locks on the Erie Canal. Lithograph, 1836

USNS Alan Shepard and USNS Joshua Humphreys are underway in the Gulf of Aden
Gulf of Aden, April 27, 2011 - The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3), left

TELEGRAPH OPERATORS, c1912. Telegraph operators copying messages transmitted from ships at sea, at the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company school in New York. Photograph, c1912

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"Exploring the Maritime World: From Gilbert & Sullivan to Pilgrims and Beyond" Ahoy, sailors. Step aboard as we embark on a journey through the maritime wonders of history. A classic masterpiece comes alive - H. M. S. Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan takes center stage in 1878. London Docks, bustling with activity in 1958, tell tales of trade and adventure on the high seas. The Mayflower sails into our hearts as it braves the vast ocean waves in 1620, carrying hopeful pilgrims to a new land. Isle of Harris beckons with its rugged beauty, forming part of Lewis and Harris in Scotland's enchanting Outer Hebrides. Clevedon Pier stands tall against the setting sun, casting a golden glow over this iconic maritime landmark. Salford Docks whisper stories of hardworking sailors and their tireless efforts to keep commerce flowing smoothly. "Players Please. " exclaims a sailor from 1955, capturing the spirit of camaraderie amongst seafarers during their downtime. Canaletto's breathtaking painting showcases Thames' timeless charm as boats gracefully glide along its shimmering waters. Southwold in Suffolk invites you to stroll along its picturesque coastline where maritime traditions blend seamlessly with coastal serenity. Grimsby Dock Tower proudly stands tall amidst an industrious landscape, symbolizing Grimsby's rich maritime heritage. Whitehaven reveals its hidden treasures from above - EPW042101 captures this charming harbor town nestled on England's northwest coast.