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"Anchoring the Waves: Tales of Adventure and Stability" The Pirate Radio ship, Radio Caroline, stationed off the Essex coast

Background imageAnchor Collection: Owen, engraver, trade card (engraving)

Owen, engraver, trade card (engraving)
731571 Owen, engraver, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Owen, engraver, trade card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imageAnchor Collection: Fishing at the Sea Islands off the coast of Georgia (engraving)

Fishing at the Sea Islands off the coast of Georgia (engraving)
736073 Fishing at the Sea Islands off the coast of Georgia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAnchor Collection: Old Sunderland, 1885 (oil on canvas)

Old Sunderland, 1885 (oil on canvas)
TW429412 Old Sunderland, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Hemy, Thomas Marie Madawaska (1852-1937); 154x232.7 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear

Background imageAnchor Collection: Humility, plate 7 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving)

Humility, plate 7 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving)
BCC393578 Humility, plate 7 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving) by Heemskerck, Maarten van (1498-1574) (after); 22.2x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAnchor Collection: In the Gardens of Babylon (colour litho)

In the Gardens of Babylon (colour litho)
2812712 In the Gardens of Babylon (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Gardens of Babylon)

Background imageAnchor Collection: Globe Alphabet (chromolitho)

Globe Alphabet (chromolitho)
2810599 Globe Alphabet (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Globe Alphabet. Illustration for The Juvenile Present, c 1880.); © Look and Learn

Background imageAnchor Collection: Comic postcard, Woman, men and boat at the seaside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman, men and boat at the seaside Date: 20th century

Background imageAnchor Collection: Launching of the sailing ship President-Felix-Faure at Le Havre (colour litho)

Launching of the sailing ship President-Felix-Faure at Le Havre (colour litho)
2818719 Launching of the sailing ship President-Felix-Faure at Le Havre (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAnchor Collection: Alliance between France and Russia (colour litho)

Alliance between France and Russia (colour litho)
2818433 Alliance between France and Russia (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alliance between France and Russia. Entente fraternelle)

Background imageAnchor Collection: Chowringhee Road Calcutta (Kolkata), India, c. 1880 s

Chowringhee Road Calcutta (Kolkata), India, c. 1880 s
Chowringhee Road (Jawaharlal Nehru Road) Calcutta (Kolkata), India, c.1880s Hackney carriages in the foreground, with ships at anchor in the background

Background imageAnchor Collection: Boats at anchor, Point de Galle, Ceylon, Sri Lanka

Boats at anchor, Point de Galle, Ceylon, Sri Lanka
19th century vintage photograph: boats at anchor, Point de Galle, Ceylon, Sri Lanka, image c.1880 s

Background imageAnchor Collection: Comic postcard, Couple on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple on the beach Date: 20th century

Background imageAnchor Collection: Ships at anchor, Montreal Canada

Ships at anchor, Montreal Canada
19th century vintage photograph: Ships at anchor in the harbour, Montreal Canada

Background imageAnchor Collection: Photograph of Old Blue Anchor PH, Whitechapel, London

Photograph of Old Blue Anchor PH, Whitechapel, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageAnchor Collection: The Baltic Fleet at Anchor off Tolboukin Beacon, Cronstadt and the Russian Fleet within View

The Baltic Fleet at Anchor off Tolboukin Beacon, Cronstadt and the Russian Fleet within View (engraving)
1608461 The Baltic Fleet at Anchor off Tolboukin Beacon, Cronstadt and the Russian Fleet within View (engraving) by English School

Background imageAnchor Collection: Photograph of Golden Anchor PH, Clerkenwell, London

Photograph of Golden Anchor PH, Clerkenwell, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageAnchor Collection: Photograph of Crown & Anchor PH, Lewisham, London

Photograph of Crown & Anchor PH, Lewisham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageAnchor Collection: Photograph of Crown & Anchor PH, Brighton, Sussex

Photograph of Crown & Anchor PH, Brighton, Sussex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageAnchor Collection: Photograph of Crown & Anchor PH, Bermondsey, London

Photograph of Crown & Anchor PH, Bermondsey, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imageAnchor Collection: Photograph of Bull & Anchor PH, Holborn, London

Photograph of Bull & Anchor PH, Holborn, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Background imageAnchor Collection: Views of South Africa, 1820

Views of South Africa, 1820
View of Griquatown, Northern Cape, 52, Khoikhoi visiting their family graves 53, and a Khoikhoi preacher preaching in front of a wagon 54. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev

Background imageAnchor Collection: Midshipman Newcome transferred by rowboat to HMS Vanguard

Midshipman Newcome transferred by rowboat to HMS Vanguard
Midshipman Newcome transferred by rowboat to the HMS Vanguard near Gibraltar. Johnny in disgrace sent to another ship. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Charles Williams

Background imageAnchor Collection: The Return of the Fishing Boats, Etretat, 1879 (oil on panel)

The Return of the Fishing Boats, Etretat, 1879 (oil on panel)
CLK340006 The Return of the Fishing Boats, Etretat, 1879 (oil on panel) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 14x23.9 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Background imageAnchor Collection: Dolphin on shore, 1823 (colour engraving)

Dolphin on shore, 1823 (colour engraving)
REV326522 Dolphin on shore, 1823 (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageAnchor Collection: Kitsch French Postcard with a representation of Hope

Kitsch French Postcard with a representation of Hope. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAnchor Collection: Hope, one of the three Theological Virtues (fresco)

Hope, one of the three Theological Virtues (fresco)
AII78644 Hope, one of the three Theological Virtues (fresco) by Abate, Nicolo dell (c.1509-71) & Fontana, Alberto (d.1558); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageAnchor Collection: The Approach of a Storm on Liensfjord (watercolour on paper)

The Approach of a Storm on Liensfjord (watercolour on paper)
AGN130333 The Approach of a Storm on Liensfjord (watercolour on paper) by Danby, Francis (1793-1861); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageAnchor Collection: Portrait of James VII of Scotland, II of England (1633-1701

Portrait of James VII of Scotland, II of England (1633-1701
STC94859 Portrait of James VII of Scotland, II of England (1633-1701) engraved by George Vertue (1684-1756) (engraving) by Kneller

Background imageAnchor Collection: Jointing a whale and whaling, from Appendix historiae quadrupedum

Jointing a whale and whaling, from Appendix historiae quadrupedum
CHT163004 Jointing a whale and whaling, from Appendix historiae quadrupedum, viviparorum et ovipororum by Conrad Gesner (1516-65) swiss naturalist, 1554 (colour engraving) by Swiss School

Background imageAnchor Collection: Anchor of oil rig Atlantic I, 38 miles off The Lizard

Anchor of oil rig Atlantic I, 38 miles off The Lizard
Man on top of the positioning anchor of the oil rig Atlantic I, 38 miles south west of The Lizard, Cornwall, which can be seen in the distance on the right. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageAnchor Collection: Coded language, from Cryptographia, oder geheime Schrifft mund und wurckliche

Coded language, from Cryptographia, oder geheime Schrifft mund und wurckliche
CHT164054 Coded language, from Cryptographia, oder geheime Schrifft mund und wurckliche Correspondenss by Johann Balthasar Friderici

Background imageAnchor Collection: Illustration from Les Travailleurs de la Mer by Victor Hugo (1802-85

Illustration from Les Travailleurs de la Mer by Victor Hugo (1802-85
CHT179966 Illustration from Les Travailleurs de la Mer by Victor Hugo (1802-85) 1923 (colour litho) by Granchi-Taylor, Achille (1857-1921); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAnchor Collection: At the Seaside

At the Seaside
OJ8875 At the Seaside by Rogers, W.P. (fl.1825-67); Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; English, out of copyright

Background imageAnchor Collection: Joachim Murat (1767-1815), already great master of the cavalry

Joachim Murat (1767-1815), already great master of the cavalry
JLJ4621516 Joachim Murat (1767-1815), already great master of the cavalry, was appointed great admiral of the empire in 1805

Background imageAnchor Collection: Iranian art: a bronze marine anchor. 16th century. Decorative arts, Paris

Iranian art: a bronze marine anchor. 16th century. Decorative arts, Paris
JLJ4567699 Iranian art: a bronze marine anchor. 16th century. Decorative arts, Paris by Iranian school (16th century); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageAnchor Collection: Frontispice of 'Naturalium Questionum Libri VII'or '

Frontispice of "Naturalium Questionum Libri VII"or "
GIA4764615 Frontispice of " Naturalium Questionum Libri VII" or " Natural Questions Book VII" by Seneque the Philosopher or Lucius Annaeus Seneca (2 BC - 65 AD)

Background imageAnchor Collection: Launch of the sailboat 'President Felix Faure', on February 3

Launch of the sailboat "President Felix Faure", on February 3
LSE4324165 Launch of the sailboat " President Felix Faure", on February 3, in Le Havre, sponsored by Lucie Faure, the daughter of the head of state and Louis Brindeau

Background imageAnchor Collection: Greek d Hidra. in 'Journey to Athenes and Constantinople

Greek d Hidra. in "Journey to Athenes and Constantinople
XEE4123968 Greek d Hidra. in " Journey to Athenes and Constantinople, or collection of Greek and Ottoman portraits, views and costumes, painted on places of after nature

Background imageAnchor Collection: Portrait of Admiral Samuel Graves (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Admiral Samuel Graves (oil on canvas)
2835558 Portrait of Admiral Samuel Graves (oil on canvas) by Northcote, James (1746-1831); 125.8x101 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Admiral Samuel Graves (1713-1787)

Background imageAnchor Collection: Captain Cook having been shipwrecked in his voyage round the world has the Endeavour

Captain Cook having been shipwrecked in his voyage round the world has the Endeavour
5320674 Captain Cook having been shipwrecked in his voyage round the world has the Endeavour repaired in a harbour on one of the Hope Islands, c.1786 (engraving) by Parkinson

Background imageAnchor Collection: View of Her Majestys Ship Royal Sovereign (pencil, pen & ink

View of Her Majestys Ship Royal Sovereign (pencil, pen & ink
2963293 View of Her Majestys Ship Royal Sovereign (pencil, pen & ink and wash on paper laid down on panel) by Baston, Thomas (fl.1715-21) (after); 33x29.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAnchor Collection: Ships off a Rocky Coast, 1621 (oil on panel)

Ships off a Rocky Coast, 1621 (oil on panel)
5672039 Ships off a Rocky Coast, 1621 (oil on panel) by Willaerts, Adam (1577-1669); 62.122.5 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; (add.info)

Background imageAnchor Collection: The Maria at Honfleur, 1886 (oil on canvas)

The Maria at Honfleur, 1886 (oil on canvas)
5614489 The Maria at Honfleur, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 53x63.5 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; French, out of copyright

Background imageAnchor Collection: Poop, prow, anchor and rudder of Roman galley (engraving)

Poop, prow, anchor and rudder of Roman galley (engraving)
5200969 Poop, prow, anchor and rudder of Roman galley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poop, prow, anchor and rudder of Roman galley)

Background imageAnchor Collection: Pembroke Castle

Pembroke Castle
AGN49554 Pembroke Castle by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageAnchor Collection: Postcard depicting the gate of the naval Arsenal, Toulon, c. 1900 (photolitho)

Postcard depicting the gate of the naval Arsenal, Toulon, c. 1900 (photolitho)
REV382306 Postcard depicting the gate of the naval Arsenal, Toulon, c.1900 (photolitho) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAnchor Collection: His Lesson in Net-Mending

His Lesson in Net-Mending
LLM459931 His Lesson in Net-Mending by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Lesson in Net-Mending)




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"Anchoring the Waves: Tales of Adventure and Stability" The Pirate Radio ship, Radio Caroline, stationed off the Essex coast, defied convention and brought rebellious tunes to eager listeners. The bow of Sir Ernest Shackleton's exploratory vessel SS Endurance stands as a testament to resilience in the face of adversity, anchored firmly in history. An Anchor Line Poster beckons travelers to embark on unforgettable journeys across vast oceans and distant shores. Another Pirate Radio ship, Radio London, rocked the airwaves along the Essex coast with its eclectic mix of music and vibrant energy. The tranquil waters of Caribbean's Antigua provide a picturesque backdrop for boats gently swaying at anchor under clear blue skies. Cala d'Or in Mallorca offers a serene escape where sailboats find solace at anchor amidst breathtaking Mediterranean beauty. HMS Minerva proudly rests at Stanley harbor, her anchor symbolizing strength and protection for those she serves. A Promotional Recruitment card for the U. S Navy showcases anchors as symbols of honor and duty that call upon brave individuals to serve their country with pride. In Ramsgate, the crew of Motor Lifeboat Prudential poses confidently after another successful rescue mission - their unwavering dedication anchoring hope for those in distress. A photograph captures the lively atmosphere at Crown & Anchor PH in Bethnal Green, London - an iconic establishment where locals gather to create lasting memories over pints and laughter. Blue Anchor Bay reveals its charm opposite Blue Anchor Inn in Minehead, Somerset - a place where time seems to stand still while anchored by tradition and natural beauty. In Instow, North Devon, the peacefulness is palpable as boats rest peacefully at anchor, savoring moments away from bustling city life. An idyllic spot that reminds us all about finding tranquility within ourselves.