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Boat Dock Collection (#5)

"Capturing the Essence of Boat Docks

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Bacarole, late 20th century (cellulose acetate negative)

Bacarole, late 20th century (cellulose acetate negative)
7341507 Bacarole, late 20th century (cellulose acetate negative) by British School, (19th century); 2.4x3.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Western Front, late 19th century (glass)

Western Front, late 19th century (glass)
7341213 Western Front, late 19th century (glass) by British School, (19th century); 8.2x10.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Scillonian, late 19th century (glass)

Scillonian, late 19th century (glass)
7341209 Scillonian, late 19th century (glass) by British School, (19th century); 8.2x10.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Dazzle ships in the London docks, c.1915-18 (oil on paper)

Dazzle ships in the London docks, c.1915-18 (oil on paper)
7340825 Dazzle ships in the London docks, c.1915-18 (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 31.1x40.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: A ship in the docks, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)

A ship in the docks, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)
7340823 A ship in the docks, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 38.4x50.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Atlases, plans of Tangier, 1664-70 (paper)

Atlases, plans of Tangier, 1664-70 (paper)
7340781 Atlases, plans of Tangier, 1664-70 (paper) by Phillips, Thomas (fl.1660-75); 68x58 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Plan of the harbour of the Seychelles, late 18th to early 19th century (paper)

Plan of the harbour of the Seychelles, late 18th to early 19th century (paper)
7340730 Plan of the harbour of the Seychelles, late 18th to early 19th century (paper) by Dalrymple, Alexander (18th-19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: East part of Ulster, c.1594-1603 (laid on linen)

East part of Ulster, c.1594-1603 (laid on linen)
7340914 East part of Ulster, c.1594-1603 (laid on linen) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: A sailing ship, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)

A sailing ship, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)
7340862 A sailing ship, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 56.6x38 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: This plate, from an original painting by Ward, of The Victoria Steam Ship

This plate, from an original painting by Ward, of The Victoria Steam Ship, of 1200 tons burthen & 400 horse power
7342626 This plate, from an original painting by Ward, of The Victoria Steam Ship, of 1200 tons burthen & 400 horse power... launched on the 20th June 1837

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Royal William Victualling Yard, Plymouth, from Mount Edgecombe

Royal William Victualling Yard, Plymouth, from Mount Edgecombe. Inversed digital file to create b&w positive
7342528 Royal William Victualling Yard, Plymouth, from Mount Edgecombe. Inversed digital file to create b&w positive. 1845 (calotype negative, paper) by Talbot

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: A youth rescued from a shark, 1779 (mezzotint)

A youth rescued from a shark, 1779 (mezzotint)
7342164 A youth rescued from a shark, 1779 (mezzotint) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815) (after); 50.8x61.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: The launch of 84-gun ship HMS Thunderer at Woolwich Dockyard, 1831 (lithograph)

The launch of 84-gun ship HMS Thunderer at Woolwich Dockyard, 1831 (lithograph)
7341852 The launch of 84-gun ship HMS Thunderer at Woolwich Dockyard, 1831 (lithograph) by Campion, George Bryant (1796-1870) (after); 27.8x37 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: The harbour of Fowey, Cornwall, 1813 (manuscript)

The harbour of Fowey, Cornwall, 1813 (manuscript)
7339371 The harbour of Fowey, Cornwall, 1813 (manuscript) by British School, (19th century); 78x59 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Louisburg fortress and harbour, Cape Breton, c.1745 (manuscript)

Louisburg fortress and harbour, Cape Breton, c.1745 (manuscript)
7339438 Louisburg fortress and harbour, Cape Breton, c.1745 (manuscript) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 53x77 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Paddle steamer President in the Mersey off Liverpool, mid 19th century (oil on canvas)

Paddle steamer President in the Mersey off Liverpool, mid 19th century (oil on canvas)
7339269 Paddle steamer President in the Mersey off Liverpool, mid 19th century (oil on canvas) by Walters, Samuel (1811-82); 51x76 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: The barque Naomi, c.1848-76 (oil on canvas)

The barque Naomi, c.1848-76 (oil on canvas)
7338132 The barque Naomi, c.1848-76 (oil on canvas) by Hustwick, Francis (1797-1865); 61x91.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: The paddle steamer Ella, 1868 (oil on canvas)

The paddle steamer Ella, 1868 (oil on canvas)
7338119 The paddle steamer Ella, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Mitchell, William Frederick (1845-1914); 61.7x113 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Low rental workmen's dwellings built by Birkenhead Dock Co. c1844: Architect CE Lang

Low rental workmen's dwellings built by Birkenhead Dock Co. c1844: Architect CE Lang
531830 Low rental workmen's dwellings built by Birkenhead Dock Co. c1844: Architect CE Lang. Elevation showing block of 3 houses of 4 floors, each divided into 2 dwellings of living room

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: The Red Sormovo Dockyard, c.1920 (colour litho)

The Red Sormovo Dockyard, c.1920 (colour litho)
STC444514 The Red Sormovo Dockyard, c.1920 (colour litho) by Kotov, Pyotr Ivanovich (1889-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Painted for the Socialist Industry Exhibition in Moscow)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Assyrian Galley (colour litho)

Assyrian Galley (colour litho)
PNP427741 Assyrian Galley (colour litho) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Bireme powered by sail & two ranks of oarsmen;); Peter Newark Historical Pictures

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Fortress of Messina, Sicily, Italy (engraving)

Fortress of Messina, Sicily, Italy (engraving)
8677132 Fortress of Messina, Sicily, Italy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fortress of Messina, Sicily, Italy)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: The Pier, Southend-on-Sea (b/w photo)

The Pier, Southend-on-Sea (b/w photo)
8675193 The Pier, Southend-on-Sea (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pier, Southend-on-Sea)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Clacton-on-Sea from the Pier (b/w photo)

Clacton-on-Sea from the Pier (b/w photo)
8675145 Clacton-on-Sea from the Pier (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clacton-on-Sea from the Pier)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Holiday crowds at Waterloo Station, London (b/w photo)

Holiday crowds at Waterloo Station, London (b/w photo)
8676163 Holiday crowds at Waterloo Station, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday crowds at Waterloo Station, London)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Genoa from the Terrace (engraving)

Genoa from the Terrace (engraving)
8676806 Genoa from the Terrace (engraving) by Pyne, James Baker (1800-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Genoa from the Terrace)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: City and harbour of Bangkok, Siam (engraving)

City and harbour of Bangkok, Siam (engraving)
8676623 City and harbour of Bangkok, Siam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City and harbour of Bangkok, Siam)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada (engraving)

Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada (engraving)
8676577 Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Landing place, Ponta Delgade, Azores (engraving)

Landing place, Ponta Delgade, Azores (engraving)
8676233 Landing place, Ponta Delgade, Azores (engraving) by Pritchett, Robert (1828-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing place, Ponta Delgade, Azores)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Phil May sketch (colour litho)

Phil May sketch (colour litho)
8635957 Phil May sketch (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the set of Phil May Sketches, issued by Fry's Chocolates in c.1905.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: The Royal Yacht Club, Bombay (b/w photo)

The Royal Yacht Club, Bombay (b/w photo)
8637024 The Royal Yacht Club, Bombay (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Yacht Club, Bombay)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Boys swimming and diving (colour litho)

Boys swimming and diving (colour litho)
8635891 Boys swimming and diving (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys swimming and diving)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Lighthouse and pier from South Sands, Scarborough (colour litho)

Lighthouse and pier from South Sands, Scarborough (colour litho)
8635838 Lighthouse and pier from South Sands, Scarborough (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lighthouse and pier from South Sands, Scarborough)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Cicero delivering his oration against Cataline (engraving)

Cicero delivering his oration against Cataline (engraving)
8635702 Cicero delivering his oration against Cataline (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Nelson's Flagship 'Victory, ' moored at Portsmouth, The Firing of the Nine o'clock Gun

Nelson's Flagship "Victory, " moored at Portsmouth, The Firing of the Nine o'clock Gun (colour litho)
8634300 Nelson's Flagship "Victory, " moored at Portsmouth, The Firing of the Nine o'clock Gun (colour litho) by Wright

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Rotterdam: Steigersgracht (litho)

Rotterdam: Steigersgracht (litho)
8634073 Rotterdam: Steigersgracht (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steigersgracht. Illustration for Souvenir de Rotterdam (Ducroissi Goetzee, c 1880)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Preparing for Queen Victoria at Portsmouth dockyard (engraving)

Preparing for Queen Victoria at Portsmouth dockyard (engraving)
8631229 Preparing for Queen Victoria at Portsmouth dockyard (engraving) by Wilkinson, C.A. (fl.1863); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for Queen Victoria at Portsmouth dockyard, Hampshire)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Researches in Roman Railways (litho)

Researches in Roman Railways (litho)
8630442 Researches in Roman Railways (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Researches in Roman Railways, On the Platform)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Barnstaple: Queen Anne's Walk (b/w photo)

Barnstaple: Queen Anne's Walk (b/w photo)
8674534 Barnstaple: Queen Anne's Walk (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Anne's Walk)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Braunton (b/w photo)

Braunton (b/w photo)
8674451 Braunton (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Braunton. Illustration for a booklet of views of Barnstaple published by A E Barnes)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Barnstaple: High Street (b/w photo)

Barnstaple: High Street (b/w photo)
8674446 Barnstaple: High Street (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Street)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Swimbridge Church (b/w photo)

Swimbridge Church (b/w photo)
8674443 Swimbridge Church (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swimbridge Church)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Barnstaple: The Docks (b/w photo)

Barnstaple: The Docks (b/w photo)
8674437 Barnstaple: The Docks (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Docks)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Photocard, 1930s: Durban (coloured photo)

Photocard, 1930s: Durban (coloured photo)
8672321 Photocard, 1930s: Durban (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Durban)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: British tanks for Russia, 1942 (b/w photo)

British tanks for Russia, 1942 (b/w photo)
8672636 British tanks for Russia, 1942 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British tanks being shipped to Russia, World War II, 1942)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: If Christopher Columbus had returned to Spain and Ferdinand and Isabella without discovering

If Christopher Columbus had returned to Spain and Ferdinand and Isabella without discovering America (engraving)
8672613 If Christopher Columbus had returned to Spain and Ferdinand and Isabella without discovering America (engraving) by Downey

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: The pier, Hastings (b/w photo)

The pier, Hastings (b/w photo)
8642991 The pier, Hastings (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pier, Hastings)

Background imageBoat Dock Collection: Port in vaults of London dock (b/w photo)

Port in vaults of London dock (b/w photo)
8641404 Port in vaults of London dock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port in vaults of London dock)




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"Capturing the Essence of Boat Docks: A Glimpse into Maritime History" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of boat docks with these captivating artworks. India House, Manchester, 1912 (oil on canvas) transports us to a bustling harbor where boats docked amidst the vibrant cityscape. Carthage, c. 1830 (oil on fabric) reveals a serene scene as boats gently sway against a picturesque backdrop. Experience leisurely moments at La Grenouillere, 1869 (oil on canvas), where people gather by the water's edge, enjoying boating excursions and socializing. The New water in the harbour of Gdansk showcases Poland's maritime heritage through a digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th-century painting. Travel to Saxony-Anhalt, Germany with The harbour of Wallwitzhafen on the Elbe, 1886 (digital reproduction). This historic artwork captures the industrial charm and significance of boat docks during that era. A Fish Stall By A Harbour (oil on panel) invites us into a lively fish market near a bustling waterfront. Discover wartime history through Us Liberty Ship (w/c on paper), showcasing vessels that played crucial roles during World War II. Atmospheric Railway at Star Cross, 1848 (w/c on paper) takes us back to an innovative transportation system along coastal railways. Penryn, Flushing and Falmouth Harbours provide colorful litho depictions from c. 1860-80 capturing Cornwall's maritime beauty from different perspectives. Le bassin d'Argenteuil, 1874 (oil on canvas) presents Claude Monet's mastery in portraying shimmering waters dotted with boats. Lake Thun mesmerizes viewers with its tranquil allure depicted in oil-on-canvas perfection while Saint-Malo Viewed from Dinard offers an etching from 1914 that unveils breathtaking coastal vistas.