Boat Collection (#10)

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King Arthur receiving his magic sword from the Lady of the Lake. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Thames River in London, mid-1800s
Westminster and the Houses of Parliament from the Thames, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Actium, 31 BC
Sea battle of Actium, in which Octavius defeated Antony and Cleopatra, 31 BC. Hand colored wodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Plymouth colonists embarking on the Mayflower voyage, 1620
Pilgrims leaving for their " Mayflower" voyage from Delft Haven, Netherlands, 1620. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century painting

Opening the Erie Canal, 1825
New York Governor Dewitt Clinton on the ceremonial first boat to open the Erie Canal, 1825. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mini Coopers Convertible

Newport Docks, 1950
S.S Lanarkshire loading material for Australia

Aberdeen Harbour, 2009
Greyhope Bay, Aberdeen, ABERDEENSHIRE, SCOTLAND facing South West. NCAP: RCAHMS Aerial Survey. - 25/07/2009

England, Northumberland, Beadnell. Boats moored within the Harbour Walls of the Beadnell Harbour - viewed at low tide

England, Northumberland, Seahouses. Boats moored in the harbour at Seahouses, known as The Gateway to the Farne Islands

HMS Swiftsure
Artist: Sailmaker, Isaac - Title: HMS Swiftsure - Date: 1675-1680 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 95.3 x 139.1

Outrigger canoe On a beach on Tanna Island, Vanuatu
DH-4128 Outrigger canoe On a beach on Tanna Island, Vanuatu. Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bottlenose Dolphin - playing / bow riding in front of cargo ship in the strait of Gibraltar. Spain
WAT-12944 Bottlenose Dolphin - playing / bow riding in front of cargo ship in the strait of Gibraltar Spain Tursiops truncatus M

Tonga, South Pacific - Sunset, Harbor of Neiafu, Vava'u group Humpback Whale watching excursions start from this
FG-ea-986 Tonga, South Pacific - Sunset Harbor of Neiafu, Vava'u group. Humpback Whale watching excursions start from this harbour Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display

Chongqing Hongya Cave
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Reefs from the Sun
Ken Kiefer

Mr Robert Wheatley of Cambois, who has operated a ferry across the River Wansbeck for nearly 60 years, preparing to take a passenger across the river at Cambois. 14th January 1936

Doweys boat building yard in North Shields. Circa 1850

Aerial view showing London docks in the East, 1951

April 1908 Suffragettes launch boat at Putney Bridge London with notices announcing upcoming Votes For Women Meeting in Hyde Park London on Sunday June 21st - on Boat Race Day - Suffragette Mrs

The ship Oxfordshire later renamed the Fairstar, the (Fun Ship) was a popular Australian cruise ship operating out of Sydney during a career lasting almost 25 years

Rescue operation of Mini Sub. Mother ship Vickers Voyager with mini sub Pisces V after an attempt to locate the sub. Life line white nylon rope from the stern of the ship. 31st August 1973

Donald Crowhurst who will leave Teignmouth to compete in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Round the World Race with the Trimaran - Teignmouth Electron boat

Looe Bridge, Cornwall, c. 1930
A GWR publicity view of Looe Bridge in Cornwall, c.1930. This is the 1853 stone bridge which connects the western and eastern sides of the coastal town of Looe

Freshwater Class Ferry Docking at Circular Quay
The Freshwater class is a class of ferry operating the Manly ferry service between Circular Quay and Manly on Sydney Harbour

The Groves, Chester, Cheshire, June 1925
A GWR Publicity view of The Groves and the River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, June 1925. People are fishing on the banks of the river and going on boat trips

Aerial view of Sailboats - Cape to Rio Yacht Race
Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa

A Tight Fit
9th October 1926: The lifeboat being pulled through the streets of Port Isaac, Cornwall in England. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Canoe At Edge Of Mountain Lake, Shuswap, British Columbia, Canada

Angling, Delphi Lodge, Co Mayo, Ireland

Macedonia-Tourism-Lake-Boat
A man pilots a boat in front of the St John Kaneo Church on the Lake Ohrid, on August 14, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Robert ATANASOVSKI

The mysterious Bermuda Triangle where aircraft and vessels vanish
For decades the area known as the Bermuda Triangle has been a place of deep mystery as ships, aircraft and people have all mysteriously vanished, never to be seen again

An old sailing ship navigating the ocean

USS Enterprise transits the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean, March 21, 2012 - The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) transits the Atlantic Ocean

A wolfpack of German U-Boat submarines travelling across a calm Atlantic Ocean by moonlight

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H.M.s. " transit" on the Rocks Off Cape Oelar, Banca Island

Floating village, Halong Bay, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Skyline of Auckland with the Sky Tower at dusk, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Broadstairs Beach
1865: The promenade at Broadstairs, Kent from the towns beach where several fishing boats are moored. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Historical Center of Prague, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe

Launching of the War Glory at Chepstow The vessel taking the water 21 April 1920

A sea kayaker at the Falls of Lora at Connel in Scotland
A sea kayaker at the tidal Falls of Lora at Connel in Scotland. The village is in Argyll & Bute in Scotland

Picture No. 10880294
Lake Louise Date:

The Queen Elizabeth at dock, New York City

Oban harbour, Scotland
A fishing boat coming into the harbour at Oban, Argyll & Bute, Scotland

Boats in harbour with lighthouse. Quiberon port Haliguen - Brittany - France
ME-1564 Boats in harbour with lighthouse Quiberon Port Haliguen, Brittany, France Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

GMDE2A-00032
Baghdad straddling the Tigris River. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Milford Haven at sunset, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Wales, UK
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"Journey through Time: The Enduring Symbolism of the Boat" Step aboard as we embark on a captivating voyage through history, exploring the profound significance of boats. From South Shields LNER poster (1923-1947) to London Docks in 1958, these vessels have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Like Hokusai's iconic "The Great Wave off Kanagawa, " boats ride atop mighty waves, symbolizing resilience and courage in the face of adversity. They embody humanity's eternal struggle against nature's forces, reminding us that even amidst chaos, hope prevails. London Docks (1958 EAW071687) capture bustling maritime activity; ships laden with dreams and aspirations docked at their final destination. These docks were witness to countless stories - tales of trade, exploration, and human connection woven into their very fabric. In contrast, an engraving of Marble Hill House J900203 transports us to serene waters where leisurely boat rides offer solace from the demands of everyday life. Here lies a reminder that they are not solely vehicles for commerce but also gateways to tranquility and escape. Dunbar Wharf in Limehouse (a002456) reveals a gritty reality; its weathered boats tell tales of laborious work along London's waterways. A testament to human ingenuity and perseverance against industrial backdrops - they speak volumes about our ability to adapt and thrive amidst change. DE JONGH’s depiction of Old London Bridge K080027 showcases a time when bridges were integral parts journeys – connecting communities physically while fostering unity metaphorically. Boats became symbols bridging divides between people separated by vast expanses. Pilgrims' ship Mayflower at sea (1620), Sutton Hoo ship burial J910330 or Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee depict moments where boats transcend mere transportation devices – becoming vessels of hope, faith, and salvation.