Board Ship Collection

The American Meat Supply, Sketches at Liverpool (engraving)
1059463 The American Meat Supply, Sketches at Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Meat Supply, Sketches at Liverpool)

Sketching and Photographing on Board Ship (engraving)
1047071 Sketching and Photographing on Board Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketching and Photographing on Board Ship)

Amusements on Board Ship, a Lottery during a Voyage to the Cape (engraving)
1046811 Amusements on Board Ship, a Lottery during a Voyage to the Cape (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amusements on Board Ship)

A Sale of a Living Head, a Scene on Board Ship off the Coast of New Zealand Seventy Years ago (litho)
1051299 A Sale of a Living Head, a Scene on Board Ship off the Coast of New Zealand Seventy Years ago (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Wool Industry in Australia (engraving)
1061035 The Wool Industry in Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wool Industry in Australia)

A Quiet Night on Board Ship (engraving)
1061404 A Quiet Night on Board Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Quiet Night on Board Ship)

Experiments with the Pyroleter, for extinguishing Fire on Board Ship (engraving)
1611837 Experiments with the Pyroleter, for extinguishing Fire on Board Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiments with the Pyroleter)

Census (engraving)
2773404 Census (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Census. Illustration for the Illustrated Times)

Rats on Board Ship, a Midnight Fantasy (engraving)
1045761 Rats on Board Ship, a Midnight Fantasy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rats on Board Ship, a Midnight Fantasy)

Our Allies, Scene on Board Ship at Jellah Koffee (engraving)
1058404 Our Allies, Scene on Board Ship at Jellah Koffee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Allies, Scene on Board Ship at Jellah Koffee)

A Tea-Tasters Life and Work in China (engraving)
1595725 A Tea-Tasters Life and Work in China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tea-Tasters Life and Work in China)

Humorous Art at the Royal Naval Exhibition (engraving)
1062524 Humorous Art at the Royal Naval Exhibition (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous Art at the Royal Naval Exhibition)

Shipping Ostriches from Cape Town to Australia (engraving)
1044363 Shipping Ostriches from Cape Town to Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shipping Ostriches from Cape Town to Australia)

One of the Infernal Machines (engraving)
1054506 One of the Infernal Machines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the Infernal Machines, recently found on Board Ship at Liverpool)

A Visit of the Channel Squadron to Cadiz, Two Spanish Ladies dancing the "Sevillana"at an "At
1056280 A Visit of the Channel Squadron to Cadiz, Two Spanish Ladies dancing the " Sevillana" at an " At Home" on Board Ship (engraving) by Hopkins

To the Transvaal Gold-Fields via Natal, II (engraving)
1055369 To the Transvaal Gold-Fields via Natal, II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To the Transvaal Gold-Fields via Natal, II)

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"Exploring the Vast Horizons: A Glimpse into Life on Board Ship" Step aboard as we embark on a captivating journey through time, delving into the fascinating world of board ships. From The American Meat Supply to The Wool Industry in Australia, these engravings and lithographs offer glimpses into various aspects of life at sea. Sketches at Liverpool transport us back to bustling docks, where sailors and merchants engage in lively trade. Meanwhile, Sketching and Photographing on Board Ship captures the artistic endeavors undertaken by passengers seeking to immortalize their maritime experiences. Amidst the monotony of long voyages, Amusements on Board Ship takes center stage with a Lottery during a Voyage to the Cape. This engraving reveals how camaraderie is fostered among travelers through shared entertainment. Venturing further into history, we encounter scenes that evoke both curiosity and astonishment. Witness A Sale of a Living Head off the Coast of New Zealand seventy years ago – an eerie lithograph that transports us back to an era shrouded in mystery. The Wool Industry in Australia sheds light on one of its most significant economic sectors while highlighting the vital role played by board ships in global commerce. In contrast, A Quiet Night on Board Ship invites us to savor moments of tranquility amidst turbulent waters. Safety measures are also explored through Experiments with the Pyroleter for extinguishing Fire on Board Ship – showcasing innovative solutions devised to protect lives at sea. Additionally, Census provides insights into data collection practices carried out during voyages for administrative purposes. Yet not all encounters are practical; Rats on Board Ship presents a whimsical midnight fantasy that tickles our imagination. Our Allies offers another intriguing glimpse - Scene On Board Ship at Jellah Koffee immerses us within cultural exchanges between diverse nations united under common goals. A Tea-Taster's Life and Work in China unveils an exotic world where the delicate art of tea-tasting unfolds.