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Departure Collection (#66)

"Journey into the Unknown: Tales of Departure" Erebus and Terror: Franklins' Last Trip As the ice-capped waters embraced them

Background imageDeparture Collection: PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, 1787. Page from The Pennsylvania Packet, and Daily Advertiser

PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, 1787. Page from The Pennsylvania Packet, and Daily Advertiser, 18 May 1787, with annoucements of auctions and ship departures

Background imageDeparture Collection: DICKENS: DAVID COPPERFIELD. Mrs. Gummidge casts a damp on our departure. Etching by Phiz

DICKENS: DAVID COPPERFIELD. Mrs. Gummidge casts a damp on our departure. Etching by Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne), c1850

Background imageDeparture Collection: Retro Aviation-Costes and Bellonte

Retro Aviation-Costes and Bellonte
A crowd of journalists and officials surround French aviators Dieudonne Costes and Maurice Bellonte Breguet plane " Point d Interrogation", on September 01

Background imageDeparture Collection: Space-Us-History of Manned Space Flight-Apollo

Space-Us-History of Manned Space Flight-Apollo
The crew men of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission leave the Kennedy Space Centers (KSC) Manned Spacecraft Operations Building (MSOB) during the pre-launch countdown in this 16 July 1969 file photo

Background imageDeparture Collection: MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines photographed with crates of supplies to be

MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines photographed with crates of supplies to be
MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U.S. Marines photographed with crates of supplies to be loaded onto the U.S. Army transport ship Meade at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on League Island at Philadelphia

Background imageDeparture Collection: ARMY TRANSPORT SHIP, 1913. The U. S. Army transport ship Meade being loaded at

ARMY TRANSPORT SHIP, 1913. The U. S. Army transport ship Meade being loaded at
ARMY TRANSPORT SHIP, 1913. The U.S. Army transport ship Meade being loaded at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on League Island at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, prior to the departure of a U.S

Background imageDeparture Collection: MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines and crew loading the U

MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines and crew loading the U
MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U.S. Marines and crew loading the U.S. Army transport ship Meade at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on League Island at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Background imageDeparture Collection: MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines about to embark for Guantanamo, Cuba, on the U

MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines about to embark for Guantanamo, Cuba, on the U
MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U.S. Marines about to embark for Guantanamo, Cuba, on the U.S. Army transport ship Meade, at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on League Island at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Background imageDeparture Collection: MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines mobilizing at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard

MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines mobilizing at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U.S. Marines mobilizing at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on League Island at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, prior to embarking for Guantanamo, Cuba

Background imageDeparture Collection: MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines lining up for roll call at the Philadelphia

MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines lining up for roll call at the Philadelphia
MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U.S. Marines lining up for roll call at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on League Island at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, prior to embarking for Guantanamo, Cuba

Background imageDeparture Collection: MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines embarking for Guantanamo, Cuba, on the U

MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U. S. Marines embarking for Guantanamo, Cuba, on the U
MARINES DEPARTING, 1913. U.S. Marines embarking for Guantanamo, Cuba, on the U.S. Army transport ship Meade, at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on League Island at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Background imageDeparture Collection: IRISH IMMIGRANT, 1854. A wealthy Irish immigrant at the quay in New York City

IRISH IMMIGRANT, 1854. A wealthy Irish immigrant at the quay in New York City, ready to return to Ireland. Lithograph, American, 1854

Background imageDeparture Collection: IRISH IMMIGRANT, 1854. Outward Bound. A poor Irish man at the quay of Dublin

IRISH IMMIGRANT, 1854. Outward Bound. A poor Irish man at the quay of Dublin, about to depart for New York City. Lithograph, American, 1854

Background imageDeparture Collection: IMMIGRANTS: NEW YORK, 1880. European immigrants at the railroad station in New

IMMIGRANTS: NEW YORK, 1880. European immigrants at the railroad station in New York City embarking for the West. Wood engraving, American, 1880

Background imageDeparture Collection: AD: BALL BEARING, 1918. American advertisement for New Departure Ball Bearings

AD: BALL BEARING, 1918. American advertisement for New Departure Ball Bearings. Illustration, 1918

Background imageDeparture Collection: Departure of Genius by E Kosa - Death of Jaroslav Vrchlicky

Departure of Genius by E Kosa - Death of Jaroslav Vrchlicky
The Departure of Genius by E Kosa - A painting mouring the passing of Jaroslav Vrchlicky (1853-1912) - one of the greatest Czech lyrical poets. Date: circa 1912

Background imageDeparture Collection: Essaouira (formerly Mogador) - Morocco

Essaouira (formerly Mogador) - Morocco
Essaouira (formerly Mogador) - tourist resort on the Western Moroccan region of Marrakesh on the Atlantic coast - occupied since prehistoric times

Background imageDeparture Collection: France - Departure of the Herring Fleet - Boulogne-sur-mer

France - Departure of the Herring Fleet - Boulogne-sur-mer. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageDeparture Collection: Twixt Love and Duty - WW1 - Soldiers leaving for the front

Twixt Love and Duty - WW1 - Soldiers leaving for the front say goodbye to their loved ones at the railway station. Date: circa 1915

Background imageDeparture Collection: WW2 - Comic Postcard - Cheerio

WW2 - Comic Postcard - Cheerio
Little girl off on her travels, carrying a hat box, suitcase and violin. Her train awaits. The war will not be stopping her leisure travelling. Date: circa 1942

Background imageDeparture Collection: Hampshire - Cowes, Isle of Wight - The Pontoon

Hampshire - Cowes, Isle of Wight - The Pontoon. (see: 10909671 for the departure of a very similar vessel for Cowes from Lymington) Date: circa 1910s

Background imageDeparture Collection: Classic early 20th century sentimental postcard

Classic early 20th century sentimental postcard
Will you think of me, when I am away. Classic early 20th century sentimental postcard. This postcard was (interestingly, although not deliberately re)

Background imageDeparture Collection: WW1 - German soldiers on a train on their way to the front

WW1 - German soldiers on a train on their way to the front
German soldiers on a train on their way to the front in Germany. On the train are inscribed messages showing enthusiasm of the departing soldiers. Date: circa 1915

Background imageDeparture Collection: Off to War - WWI - Couple pose for Studio portrait

Off to War - WWI - Couple pose for Studio portrait. The ladys face says it all... Date: circa 1914

Background imageDeparture Collection: The Turin Exposition of 1911 - Landing stage on River Po

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - Landing stage on River Po Date: 1911

Background imageDeparture Collection: Aix Les Bains - Lac du Bourget - Debarcadere de Haute-Combe

Aix Les Bains - Lac du Bourget - Debarcadere de Haute-Combe
Aix Les Bains, Savoie, France - Lac du Bourget - Debarcadere de Haute-Combe. Date: circa 1902

Background imageDeparture Collection: Avalon Bay, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA

Avalon Bay, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA - trippers queue awaiting to depart back on the ferry. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageDeparture Collection: Dashing to give train passenger his change

Dashing to give train passenger his change
Urgent - a frantic newspaper boy dashes along the platform to give an elderly train passenger his change for the paper he has purchased

Background imageDeparture Collection: Royal visit to Edinburgh (2 / 3)

Royal visit to Edinburgh (2 / 3)
Royal visit to Edinburgh - July 1911. The departure of King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) from St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh

Background imageDeparture Collection: A party of 52 under the auspices of the Public Schools Exploring Society leave

A party of 52 under the auspices of the Public Schools Exploring Society leave on route for Newfoundland. Lieutenant E.S.G. Oates (Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards), one of the assistant leaders

Background imageDeparture Collection: St Pancras Railway Station, London, England Mount Everest Expedition, 1936

St Pancras Railway Station, London, England Mount Everest Expedition, 1936. Mr R. Smijth Windham, Royal Corps of Signals, wireless operator for the expedition, leaving for India 7 February 1936

Background imageDeparture Collection: Airplanes parked at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Airplanes parked at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Background imageDeparture Collection: Departure board located in the Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, France

Departure board located in the Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, France

Background imageDeparture Collection: France, Paris, Aeroport Charles De Gaulle airport, Aerogare 2-Terminal E, international

France, Paris, Aeroport Charles De Gaulle airport, Aerogare 2-Terminal E, international departure area

Background imageDeparture Collection: Float Plane Flying, Tofino, British Columbia, Canada, September 2006

Float Plane Flying, Tofino, British Columbia, Canada, September 2006
Float Plane Flying, Tofino, British Columbia, Canada

Background imageDeparture Collection: Dublins wonderful farewell to British troops. The scene at the quayside as the

Dublins wonderful farewell to British troops. The scene at the quayside as the troopship moved away. 15 December 1922

Background imageDeparture Collection: The Reverend Vale Owen leaves Waterloo Station for America. Left to right; Mr Leslie Curnow

The Reverend Vale Owen leaves Waterloo Station for America. Left to right; Mr Leslie Curnow, Miss Felicia R Scatcherd, Mr H W Engholm, Mrs Owen, Reverend C Vale Owen

Background imageDeparture Collection: Sir James O Grady Leaves For Tasmania. Sir James O Grady leaving St Pancras Station

Sir James O Grady Leaves For Tasmania. Sir James O Grady leaving St Pancras Station, London to take up his appointment as Governor of Tasmania. 15 November 1924

Background imageDeparture Collection: Princess Alice and Lady May Cambridge leave for South Africa. Lady May Cambridge

Princess Alice and Lady May Cambridge leave for South Africa. Lady May Cambridge with her pup at the carriage window. 8 July 1927

Background imageDeparture Collection: Prime Minister of Saskatchewan leaves to visit his native place. The Hon C A Dunning

Prime Minister of Saskatchewan leaves to visit his native place. The Hon C A Dunning, Premier of the Province of Saskatchewan, leaving Euston station ( London ) with Mrs Dunning

Background imageDeparture Collection: The departure from Victoria Station of the Soviet Embassy. M Rosengolz at Victoria

The departure from Victoria Station of the Soviet Embassy. M Rosengolz at Victoria with Mr George Lansbury just before the departure. 3 June 1927

Background imageDeparture Collection: The Commander - in - Chief leaves for India. Lord Rawlinson, the British Commander

The Commander - in - Chief leaves for India. Lord Rawlinson, the British Commander - in - Chief in India, photographed at Victoria Station, London before leaving for Bombay

Background imageDeparture Collection: Mission to the Brazil and the Argentine to seek more markets for British trade

Mission to the Brazil and the Argentine to seek more markets for British trade. Lord and Lady D Abernon leaving Waterloo. 2 August 1929

Background imageDeparture Collection: The Shackleton - Rowett Expedition sails for the Antarctic. Scouts, James Marr

The Shackleton - Rowett Expedition sails for the Antarctic. Scouts, James Marr and Norman Mooney, two of the crew, hoisting the Kings flag just before the start. 17 September 1921

Background imageDeparture Collection: Mr Will of the Daily Graphic. 1924

Mr Will of the Daily Graphic. 1924
Mr Will of the " Daily Graphic ". 1924

Background imageDeparture Collection: At Waterloo, on leaving for South Africa Mrs Walter Hammond 13 January 1939

At Waterloo, on leaving for South Africa Mrs Walter Hammond 13 January 1939

Background imageDeparture Collection: King Faisal of Iraq, photographed on his departure from Victoria Station, London

King Faisal of Iraq, photographed on his departure from Victoria Station, London. 5 December 1927

Background imageDeparture Collection: At Waterloo Men of the 1st battalion lancashire regiment leave for Ferozepore, India

At Waterloo Men of the 1st battalion lancashire regiment leave for Ferozepore, India




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"Journey into the Unknown: Tales of Departure" Erebus and Terror: Franklins' Last Trip As the ice-capped waters embraced them, Erebus and Terror embarked on their fateful departure, forever etching their names in maritime history. A Postcard from Tom Mudd With ink-stained words, Tom Mudd bids farewell to his loved ones, capturing a bittersweet moment before departing on an adventure that would change his life forever. RMS Titanic: The Ill-Fated Departure Amidst grandeur and anticipation, the majestic Titanic set sail from Southampton's shores, unaware of the tragic fate awaiting her maiden voyage across the vast Atlantic. A Leatherback Turtle's Journey Begins In a race against time, a tiny leatherback turtle hatchling braves all odds as it embarks on its perilous journey across sandy shores towards the beckoning sea. Puritans Seeking Freedom: Departing England in Early 1600s Driven by unwavering faith and dreams of religious freedom, brave Puritans bid adieu to their homeland as they boarded ships bound for uncharted territories across treacherous seas. London Paddington Station: Gateway to New Horizons (1840) With steam billowing and engines roaring, London Paddington station witnessed countless departures as Great Western Railway opened doors to new adventures amidst Victorian splendor. Fog at Liverpool Street: Veiled Farewells Through swirling mists at Liverpool Street station, tearful goodbyes were whispered amid hazy silhouettes; love stories entangled with journeys yet untaken lingered in every departing heart. Airplanes Soar at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam Like birds taking flight towards distant skies, airplanes gracefully ascend from Schiphol Airport - a bustling hub where departures mark beginnings of global exploration and reunions. KLM Airplanes at Schiphol Airport.