Carrier Collection (#6)

Grumman C-2A(R) Greyhound 162174
United States Navy- Grumman C-2A(R) Greyhound 162174 (msn 54), of VRC-40 Detachment V, tasked with supporting USS Enterprise nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Date: circa 2000

HMS Courageous, aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Courageous, an aircraft carrier, (formerly a battle-cruiser). HMS Courageous was the lead ship of her class of three battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World

Britten-Norman BN-2A-27 Islander G-AVUB (msn 9), of the Hants & Sussex Aero Club at RAF St. Mawgan during July 1968. (AVUB was used for trials on board the aircraft carrier HMS Hermes)

HMS Courageous - Fleet aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Courageous, a Courageous-class battlecruiser built for the Royal Navy during the First World War. Designed to support the Baltic Project championed by First Sea Lord John Fisher

Advertisement for RMS Mauretania, the newly formed Cunard-White Star company, ocean liner. Date: 1938

Eviction of squatters, Harrow Road, London, 17 June 1974 -- a policeman stands guard outside the property, from where all the squatters belongings have been put out on the pavement. Date: 1974

HAND OF GLORY
THE HAND OF GLORY - the hand cut from a dead man's corpse, soaked in oil, and used as a magic torch by robbers because its light was visible only to the carrier Date: 1829

Load carriers in San Remo, Italy, four woman carrying a piece of furniture on their heads, Historic
4, 4 people, accurate, adult female, adult woman, bearer, bearers, black, black-and-white, black-white, bunch of, carrier, carriers, close, close up, communities, contemporary, crowd

Search for the Andree expedition of 1897 which attempted to reach the North Pole by balloon, 1898 (print)
530623 Search for the Andree expedition of 1897 which attempted to reach the North Pole by balloon, 1898 (print) by French School

Grumman C-2A(R) Greyhound 162168
United States Navy- Grumman C-2A(R) Greyhound 162168 (MSN 48), of VRC-40 Detachment II, tasked with supporting USS George H.W, Bush nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Date: circa 2000

Grumman C-2A(R) Greyhound 162159
United States Navy- Grumman C-2A(R) Greyhound 162159 (msn 39), of VRC-40 Detachment II, tasked with supporting USS George H.W, Bush nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Date: circa 2000

Canadian Car and Foundry Harvard Mk. IV N2048 - V-128
Canadian Car and Foundry Harvard Mk.IV N2048 / V-128 (msn CCF4-023, ex RCAF 20232), of the Confederate Air Force at Midland Airport on 8-10 October

Canadian Car and Foundry Harvard Mk. IV N15797 - AI-114
Canadian Car and Foundry Harvard Mk.IV N15797 / AI-114 (msn CCF4-199, ex RCAF 20408), of the Confederate Air Force at Midland Airport on 8-10 October

An Apache Babe, 1903, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure)
STC225357 An Apache Babe, 1903, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Nez Perce Babe, 1900, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure)
STC225352 Nez Perce Babe, 1900, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

H. M. Aircraft Carrier Hermes
H.M. Aircraft Carrier Hermes by Leslie Carr

Bren Gun Carrier Wartime Vehicles Watercolour
Bren, Gun, Carrier, Wartime, Vehicles, Watercolour, painting, Alan, Anderson, 12021626

H. M. Aircraft Carrier Formidable, naval ships
H.M. Aircraft Carrier Formidable, naval ships by A. F. D. Bannister

The Relic Bearer, sculpture by George Minne (1866-1941) c. 1897 (marble)
HGM79398 The Relic Bearer, sculpture by George Minne (1866-1941) c.1897 (marble) by Minne, George (1866-1941); 36.5x67 cm; Kunstmuseum Den Haag, The Hague, Netherlands; © Kunstmuseum den Haag

Italy: Pisticci, Portatrice d acqua (b / w photo)
6011673 Italy: Pisticci, Portatrice d acqua (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pisticci, Portatrice d acqua)

Italy: Terracina, Portatrice d acqua (b / w photo)
6011669 Italy: Terracina, Portatrice d acqua (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terracina, Portatrice d acqua)

A Carriers Cart Outside an Inn, c. 1785-90 (pen & ink and w / c on laid paper)
XYC208278 A Carriers Cart Outside an Inn, c.1785-90 (pen & ink and w/c on laid paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 25.8x38.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA

Zuni water carriers, c. 1903 (b / w photo)
BAL145784 Zuni water carriers, c.1903 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952); Private Collection

Red squirrel, rode eekhoorn, eekhoorn, Sciurus vulgaris, Eurasian red squirrel, standing on a cargo bike with walnuts
Red squirrel, rode eekhoorn, eekhoorn, Sciurus vulgaris, Eurasian red squirrel, are standing on a cargo bike with walnuts Date: 25-02-2021

red squirrel standing on a cargo bike with walnuts and titmouse
Red squirrel is standing on a cargo bike with walnuts and titmouse Date: 25-02-2021

red squirrel holding a cargo bike with fish
red squirrel is holding a cargo bike with fish Date: 24-02-2021

red squirrel holding a cargo bike with fish another drops a fish
red squirrel is holding a cargo bike with fish another drops a fish Date: 24-02-2021

CAT. Tabby kitten 18 weeks old in a white carrier bag, studio Date: 18-03-2019

CAT. Tabby kitten 18 weeks old in a brown carrier bag, studio Date: 18-03-2019

Smallsword Carrier, Spain, 1770 / 1800. Creator: Unknown
Smallsword Carrier, Spain, 1770/1800

Carrier, c. 1938. Creator: Wilbur M Rice
Carrier, c. 1938

By the Nile
CH18737 By the Nile by Goodall, Frederick (1822-1904); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Regency wine coaster by William Leeson & Sons, c. 1820 (papier mache & ivory
CH440599 Regency wine coaster by William Leeson & Sons, c.1820 (papier mache & ivory) (see also 441500) by English School

Plate 447. Two models, 9 Taking Water-Jar from Shoulder of 10
3950268 Plate 447. Two models, 9 Taking Water-Jar from Shoulder of 10, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.8x42.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

The carrier on his round (litho)
5996208 The carrier on his round (litho) by Morgan, Walter Jenks (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The carrier on his round)

View of Fuch? (Fuch? no zu) (colour woodblock print)
5043846 View of Fuch? (Fuch? no zu) (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: No)

View of Ishibe (Ishibe no zu) (colour woodblock print)
5043877 View of Ishibe (Ishibe no zu) (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: No)

The Barbican (engraving)
610914 The Barbican (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barbican. Original artwork.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

A female water carrier in Tunisia (photo)
960127 A female water carrier in Tunisia (photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A female water carrier in Tunisia, published in Figaro Illustre, April 1898)

Near Canton (engraving)
970373 Near Canton (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Near Canton. Illustration for Around the World with General Grant by John Russell Young)

The True and Diverting History of the Tiger and the Carrier (chromolitho)
1063345 The True and Diverting History of the Tiger and the Carrier (chromolitho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Water carrier (w / c on paper)
908443 Water carrier (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Indian, out of copyright

Hobson, the carrier of Cambridge (engraving)
666127 Hobson, the carrier of Cambridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hobson, the carrier of Cambridge)

T chanpal, reclining palanquin with curved and tasselled carrier
STC439578 T chanpal, reclining palanquin with curved and tasselled carrier, from The Manners, Customs and Dresses of The Hindus, 1799 (coloured etching) by Solvyns

How, in the area of Plava, was rejected an attempt by Austrian nuclei, brought from Gorizia by armored train
2815790 How, in the area of Plava, was rejected an attempt by Austrian nuclei, brought from Gorizia by armored train (colour litho) by Beltrame

For Italy to be respected and its children protected and avenged (colour litho)
2809235 For Italy to be respected and its children protected and avenged (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Djeddah, Palanquin Pour Les Pelerins De La Mecque (colour photo)
2817292 Djeddah, Palanquin Pour Les Pelerins De La Mecque (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Djeddah, Palanquin Pour Les Pelerins De La Mecque)

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG. 1 XV571 A
Royal Air Force - McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1 XV571 A, of No.43 Squadron, at RAF Leuchars.. ( the FG.1 were former Royal Navy Phantoms, transferred to the RAF)

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"Unyielding and Majestic: A Legacy of Carriers in Naval History" From the Royal Navy's illustrious HMS Illustrious returning to Portsmouth after a remarkable refit, to the mighty HMAS Melbourne proudly sailing as Australia's naval flagship, carriers have played an indomitable role in maritime warfare. The name "carrier" evokes images of power and strength, epitomized by the legendary HMS Indefatigable and its British counterparts like HMS Albion after conversion. These floating fortresses symbolize the unwavering determination of nations to protect their interests at sea. Dating back to 1937 with the grand launch of HMS Ark Royal in Birkenhead, carriers have continuously evolved alongside technological advancements. The roar of Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2 landing on deck echoes through time, reminding us of their pivotal role during critical moments. During World War II, amidst turbulent waters, it was vessels like HMS Indomitable that stood tall against enemy forces. Their presence instilled hope and resilience among Allied troops fighting for victory. Carriers were not limited to air superiority alone; they adapted for various purposes. Take for instance HMS Albion's transformation into a Commando Carrier or USS Coral Sea entering Pearl Harbour as an attack carrier - these versatile platforms showcased their adaptability in ever-changing military landscapes. In this rich tapestry of naval history, we must not forget the unsung heroes who flew from these decks. Fairey Swordfish Torpedo-Bombers soaring through skies during World War II exemplify courage and sacrifice beyond measure. As we marvel at these magnificent vessels throughout history - be it witnessing them return home or embarking on daring missions - one cannot help but feel awe-inspired by their immense contribution towards safeguarding our seas. Carriers stand as testaments to human ingenuity and perseverance; forever etched in our collective memory as symbols of naval might and unity.