Brest Collection (#4)

Brest, France map
Antique illustration of a Brest, France map

Map of Brest, France
MAP OF BREST, FRANCE

Source Size = 5831 x 4034
Monster Swing Bridge at Brest, France

Fulton blows up a boat with his infernal machine in the harbor of Brest

Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the troop ship U. S. S. Philippine from Brest harbor
XOS909412 Pioneer Infantry Battalion on the troop ship U.S.S. Philippine from Brest harbor, France, July 18, 1919 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Departure of the Ocean French Fleet from Brest, France, 1854; Hercule, 100, Towed by Caffarelli, 450 Horse Power; Jean-Bart, 90, 650 Horse Power, Towed out Later in the Day

WW I: AMERICAN TROOPS. 129th Infantry, 3rd Division, landing at Brest, France, May 1918

WWI: AMERICAN TROOPS. 304th Field Artillery disembarking from the U. S. S. Leviathan in Brest
WWI: AMERICAN TROOPS. 304th Field Artillery disembarking from the U.S.S. Leviathan in Brest, France, May 1918

WW I: AMERICAN TROOPS. Landing of the 4th Infantry at Brest, April 1918

Transatlantic telegraph. William Thomsons (Lord Kelvin 1824-1907) receiving apparatus used at Brest, including his mirror galvanometer (left)

Departure Of The Ocean French Fleet From Brest, France, 1854; Hercule, 100, Towed By Caffarelli, 450 Horse Power; Jean-bart, 90, 650 Horse Power, Towed Out Later In The Day

Choux Pastry Ring with Whipped Cream Filling and Chocolate Glaze

Cycling race Paris-Brest (1891). Starting line
" Cycling race Paris-Brest (1891). Starting line in Paris. Illustration from " Le Petit Journal". Etching. FRANCE. Paris. National Library."

PORT OF BREST, 1780. The port of Brest, France, where 5, 500 French troops under Comte de Rochambeau embarked for America in 1780. Contemporary French line engraving

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1790. Riots at the port at Brest, France upon the arrival of the ships, the L

The Castle from swing bridge, Brest, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The Port Militaire from swing bridge, Brest, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The harbor from the Cours Dajot, Brest, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Place des Portes, Brest, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The Cours Dajot, Brest, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Sphere cover 1939 - Borowenski at Brest-Litovsk
The Russian Commander Borowenski meeting the German Army at Brest-Litovsk in the centre of dismembered Poland, to discuss demarcation into German and Russian Poland

Brest, France - La Rue de Paris Date: circa 1910s

Statue of Armand Rousseau - Brest
Statue of Armand Rousseau (1835-1896), French engineer at Brest, France. Date: circa 1910s

American Signal Corps at Brest, France, WW1
Men of the US Signal Corps, 4th Infantry, arriving at Brest, north western France, during the First World War. Date: April 1918

Count von Czernin and Richard von Kuhlmann, Brest Litovsk
Count Ottokar von Czernin (1872-1932), Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister (left) and Richard von Kuhlmann (1873-1948), German Foreign Secretary (right), arriving at Brest Litovsk, Russia (now Brest)

Egypt Wreck - 2
P&O liner, en route to India, collides with French freighter Seine about 40km off Brest, with the loss of 87 persons; the lascar crew behave in a very ungentlemanly manner... Date: May 1922

Egypt Wreck - 3
When this P&O liner, en route to India, collides with French freighter Seine about 40km off Brest, with the loss of 87 persons, some act heroically, others in a cowardly manner... Date: May 1922

Paris-Brest Race 1891
The Paris-Brest race is the senior French cycle race : this year Charles Terront is the winner. Date: 1891

Fish packaging line. Workers packaging fish in a fish market. This is the Santa Bremor, a Belarussian-German joint venture in the Brest free economic zone. Photographed in 2005, in Brest, Belarus

Weaving loom operator handling threads of textile materials. The threads are being woven to form a carpet. This is the Brest Carpets company in Brest, Belarus

Butter production. Worker removing butter from a butter churning machine. In the foreground, a mass of butter has been extruded from a pipe

Germans occupy Russian town 1918
Following the signing of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, which took Russia out of World War I, German cavalry occupy a Russian town in territories ceded to the German Empire by the terms of the treaty

French mobilisation
This picture, smuggled into London, show Marines on arrival in Brest to board their respective ships. French ships have been massing in Brest, a big naval base

Brest Shipbuilding
A frigate under construction in the shipyards at Brest

M. Mieczkowskiego, photographer to the Imperial court, with
In the camp of the besiegers. M. Mieczkowskiego, photographer to the Imperial Court at work photographing the Russian army manoeuvres before the Czar, at Brest Litewsk, Poland

Communard Prisoners
Communard prisoners on the vessel Marne, in Brest harbour

Egypt Wreck - 7
Though some of the gold and silver sunk off Brest with this P&O liner has been recovered by divers, others continue to search believing there is more to be recovered

Coup: Dissidents
Dissidents are despatched from Brest to French prisons in South America

Brest Transporter Bridge
The transporter bridge over the French naval harbour at Brest, photographed from the Chemin de Ronde

Rallying for Peace
Demonstrators rally in support of a negotiated peace with Germany. On December 3 Trotsky begins negotiations which lead to the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Brest Naval Yard
The apparatus for raising and replacing the masts of sailing ships, in the French naval harbour of Brest

Bagne De Brest - 1
LE BAGNE DE BREST Convicts leave the notorious prison in the morning to go to work in the harbour or in naval establishments

Bagne De Brest - 2
LE BAGNE DE BREST A dormitory at night

Hawksbill turtle Eretmochelys imbricata Oceanopolis Brest Brittany France
MAB-897 Hawksbill turtle Brest Brittany France Eretmochelys imbricata Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Diplodus sp sea bream Oceanopolis Brest Brittany France
MAB-904 sea bream Brest Brittany France Diplodus sp Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Beaked coralfish - Oceanopolis Brest, France
MAB-698 Beaked coralfish Oceanopolis Brest, France Chelmon rostratu Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Leopard moray eel Gymnothorax melanospilos Oceanopolis Brest Brittany France
MAB-872 Leopard moray eel Brest Brittany France Gymnothorax melanospilos Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Giant Shovel-nose Ray Rhinobatos typus Oceanopolis Brest Brittany France
MAB-891 Giant Shovel-nose Ray Rhinobatos typus Brest Brittany France Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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"Brest: A Captivating Tapestry of History, Nature, and Culture" Discover the multifaceted city of Brest, where history intertwines with natural wonders and vibrant traditions. From captivating World War II posters to the heroic activities of the 52 (Lowland) Division, this Breton gem has stories etched in its very fabric. Immerse yourself in ancient mysteries as you gaze upon the fossil tooth of a mighty megalodon shark at Oceanopolis Brest. Feel Trotsky's presence at his desk, a symbol of revolutionary ideals that once echoed through these streets. Transport yourself back to 1901 during the exhilarating Paris-Brest Race, an epic cycling event that still ignites passion today. Witness Anastasia Bitsenko embarking on her journey to the historic Brest-Litovsk peace meeting—a pivotal moment in shaping world events. Stand in awe before Kermorvan Lighthouse in Le Conquet, guarding over Brest with unwavering strength amidst Brittany's breathtaking landscapes. Delve into local craftsmanship as yarn twisting weaves tales of tradition and skill passed down through generations. Reflect on turbulent times when buildings burned during the fateful days of Brest-Litovsk negotiations between Richard von Kuhlmann and Count von Czernin. Oceanopolis unveils another marvel—the majestic sawfish Pristis sp. , showcasing nature's diversity beneath its waves. Find solace by Petit Minou lighthouse in Plouzane; let it guide your thoughts towards tranquility amidst Brittany's rugged beauty. While our journey encompasses many facets of this remarkable city, let us not forget its name can sometimes evoke playful associations too. But beyond such whimsical notions lies a place brimming with historical significance and natural splendor—Brest invites you to explore its rich tapestry firsthand.