Carrier Collection (#8)

HMS Courageous, aircraft carrier, at Malta. Date: 1928

Some Varieties of the Modern Pigeon (engraving)
1614830 Some Varieties of the Modern Pigeon (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Varieties of the Modern Pigeon)

Carrier pigeons - including testing the pigeons, playing an important role in the war effort of World War Two. 1941

The War in Asia, Sketches in the Camp of Mouktar Pasha (engraving)
1589572 The War in Asia, Sketches in the Camp of Mouktar Pasha (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Asia, Sketches in the Camp of Mouktar Pasha)

Portuguese Major and Indian Letter Carrier
A Portuguese Major and an Indian Letter Carrier. 1832

Mexican water-carrier 1835
Mexican water-carrier. Date: 1835

The Poultry, Pigeon, and Rabbit Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1049102 The Poultry, Pigeon, and Rabbit Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Poultry, Pigeon)

French regimental pigeonnier releasing a carrier pigeon. Pigeons were found useful in World War One to send messages and had not been entirely superseded by wireless telegraphy. Date: 1916

Patent Traction Engine 1863
Patent traction engine, manufactured by Thomas Aveling and Richard Thomas Porter of Rochester. A trial took place on the 17th September 1863, of two of Avelings Patent Road Locomotive Engines

Cripps the Carrier (engraving)
1059213 Cripps the Carrier (engraving) by Green, Charles (1840-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cripps the Carrier)

Men working a well, North Africa (b / w photo)
6033666 Men working a well, North Africa (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men working a well, North Africa)

Venetian water-carrier (engraving)
2786738 Venetian water-carrier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venetian water-carrier. Illustration for Chatterbox (1876)

Le porteur d eau a Paris (engraving)
2787714 Le porteur d eau a Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le porteur d eau a Paris)

Water-carrier at Timor (engraving)
2781413 Water-carrier at Timor (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water-carrier at Timor)

Porteur D Eau Au Caire (colour photo)
2804343 Porteur D Eau Au Caire (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porteur D Eau Au Caire)

The last period of the great combined maneuvers, boarding of the material and the troop (colour litho)
2815147 The last period of the great combined maneuvers, boarding of the material and the troop (colour litho) by Beltrame

Plate 445. Two Models-8 Drinking from Water-Jar on Shoulder of 1
3950266 Plate 445. Two Models-8 Drinking from Water-Jar on Shoulder of 1, 1872-1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.1x29.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Le Pigeon, 1871 (oil on panel)
CHT289100 Le Pigeon, 1871 (oil on panel) by Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre (1824-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: sketch for the painting now in the Musee d Orsay; woman catching a pigeon bearing a)

Attic Red-figure kylix, 500-480 BC (ceramic)
CZA228736 Attic Red-figure kylix, 500-480 BC (ceramic) by Onesimos Painter (fl.500-480 BC); height: 9 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; Greek, out of copyright

A siver carrier, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478544 A siver carrier, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porteur d Argent, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Porteuse D Eau (colour photo)
2817347 Porteuse D Eau (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porteuse D Eau)

The German prisoner, as he witnesses the landing of 72, 000 Americans transported to France with... (colour litho)
2808713 The German prisoner, as he witnesses the landing of 72, 000 Americans transported to France with... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Atal, or Burden-Bearer (colour litho)
2813507 The Atal, or Burden-Bearer (colour litho) by Clark, James (1858-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Atal, or Burden-Bearer)

Hindu water-carrier (engraving)
2813413 Hindu water-carrier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindu water-carrier)

Man carrying water, Jerusalem (coloured photo)
6033686 Man carrying water, Jerusalem (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man carrying water, Jerusalem)

Narumi: Famous Arimatsu Tie-dyed Fabric (Narumi, meibutsu Arimatsu shibori) (colour woodblock print)
5043989 Narumi: Famous Arimatsu Tie-dyed Fabric (Narumi, meibutsu Arimatsu shibori) (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

View of Shimada (Shimada no zu) (colour woodblock print)
5043850 View of Shimada (Shimada no zu) (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: No)

View of Okitsu (Okitsu no zu) (colour woodblock print)
5043844 View of Okitsu (Okitsu no zu) (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: No)

Tunis, Water-carrier (b / w photo)
6006756 Tunis, Water-carrier (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tunis, Water-carrier. Illustration for Picturesque North Africa (Jarrolds, c 1925)

The Water Carrier, c. 1808-12 (oil on canvas)
2629154 The Water Carrier, c.1808-12 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 68x50.5 cm; Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest

The Carriers Cart in the Snow (engraving)
2773257 The Carriers Cart in the Snow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carriers Cart in the Snow)

Aguatero ou porteur d eau a Qnito, dans la republique de l Equateur, Amerique meridionale (engraving)
3644553 Aguatero ou porteur d eau a Qnito, dans la republique de l Equateur, Amerique meridionale (engraving) by French School

British troops crossing the English Channel to travel to France (colour litho)
2783946 British troops crossing the English Channel to travel to France (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

An adventurous launch (colour litho)
2783932 An adventurous launch (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An adventurous launch)

Type Basque, Porteuse D Eau (colour photo)
2797989 Type Basque, Porteuse D Eau (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Type Basque, Porteuse D Eau)

A water vendor, 1765 (colour woodblock print; chuban, surimono)
2969315 A water vendor, 1765 (colour woodblock print; chuban, surimono) by Harunobu, Suzuki (1725-70); 26.4x19.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Clarence Buckingham Collection; Japanese

The Selektir Agassi, plate 7 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing
STC409004 The Selektir Agassi, plate 7 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol, engraved by Gerard Scotin (1671-1716)

Drageoir, or Table Ornament (chromolitho)
668138 Drageoir, or Table Ornament (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drageoir, or Table Ornament)

Poorly-paid women in Jamaica, West Indies, doing the work of men (b / w photo)
6002628 Poorly-paid women in Jamaica, West Indies, doing the work of men (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poorly-paid women in Jamaica)

Birmingham Show 1858 (engraving)
1619515 Birmingham Show 1858 (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birmingham Show 1858. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 December 1858)

Pigeons exhibited by the Philoperisteron Society (engraving)
1625344 Pigeons exhibited by the Philoperisteron Society (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pigeons exhibited by the Philoperisteron Society)

Colombier de M van Roosebeke, Entree de la voliere (engraving)
3645640 Colombier de M van Roosebeke, Entree de la voliere (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colombier de M van Roosebeke, Entree de la voliere)

Towards the new war, the landing of the Anglo-French troops in Thessaloniki (colour litho)
2815796 Towards the new war, the landing of the Anglo-French troops in Thessaloniki (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Towards the new war)

The water seller, Egypt (b / w photo)
6033672 The water seller, Egypt (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The water seller, Egypt)

Carrier, fantail, and fancy pigeons
LLM462074 Carrier, fantail, and fancy pigeons by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carrier, fantail, and fancy pigeons)

Egyptian Women Drawing Water, 19th century (engraving on paper)
BAL122768 Egyptian Women Drawing Water, 19th century (engraving on paper) by Makart, Hans (1840-84); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Sedan Chair in the Sixteenth Century, from Costumes de Paris a Travers les
PER207524 Sedan Chair in the Sixteenth Century, from Costumes de Paris a Travers les Siecles, published 1887 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French

Female water carriers, Nazareth, 1859 (pencil and wash on paper)
DRE144468 Female water carriers, Nazareth, 1859 (pencil and wash on paper) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915); 17.5x25.5 cm; Private Collection; eDreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks

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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.