Disembarking Collection (#5)

Palestine disturbances 1936 General view troops
Palestine disturbances 1936. General view of the troops on the Haifa quay after disembarking from the Laurentic which looms up in the picture on the right. 1936, Israel, Haifa

Flight Egypt Holy Family Disembarking Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family, Disembarking. Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (Italian, 1727-1804). Etching

Tangier, Morocco - Loading and unloading bulls and wood. Date: circa 1910s

HMS Ajax
Crew members disembarking from HMS Ajax, a World War I battleship. Image from Mrs Strangs Travel Play Book published c.1920.Date: circa 1915

Tapestry of Pastrana. end 15th c. SPAIN. Pastrana. Cathedral. Portugal. Kingdom of Alfonso V the African. Conquest of Tangiers. Portuguese soldiers disembarking in 1478. Flemish art. Tapestry

Fireman from Massey Shaw reunited with family, WW2
A London fireman, who volunteered to crew the London Fire Brigades fireboat Massey Shaw, is reunited with his daughter after returning from the Dunkirk evacuations of late May and early June 1940

Armed London fireman reunited with family, WW2
A London fireman, who volunteered to crew the London Fire Brigades fireboat Massey Shaw, is reunited with his wife and daughter after returning from the Dunkirk evacuations in which the Massey Shaw

Attack on the Isle of Wight, July 1545, (c1880). The French invasion of the Isle of Wight occurred during the Italian Wars in July 1545

Polish Troops to fight with Britain, 1940, (1940). On 26th June 1940, Polish soldiers arrived in England to fight alongside the army of Free Frenchmen lead by General de Gaulle

Pecheurs Bretons Debarqunt Du Goemon, c1903. Artist: Charles Cottet
Pecheurs Bretons Debarqunt Du Goemon, c1903. From The Studio Volume 54. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1911-12]

The landing of the Lady de Coucy at Boulogne, 1399 (1905). Bringing news of the imprisonment of King Richard II of England to Charles VI of France. From Cassells History of England, Vol

Churchill responds to the cheers from the crew of HMS Prince of Wales, 1941
Mr. Churchill responds to the cheers from the crew of HMS Prince of Wales on disembarking at a British port after his return from the Atlantic conference with President Roosevelt, 1941

The Terrors of the Law, 1881 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
The Terrors of the Law, 1881 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Landing ammunition for the insurgents, under fire, Spanish-American War, Cuba, 1898. US Navy sailors bringing supplies of ammunition ashore for Cubans fighting for independence from Spain

Passenger ship bethed at Molde, Norway, 1929

Greetings for newcomers on the pier alongside the Pacific Mail SS China, at Yokohama, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The admiral striking his flag, HMS Warspite, 1937. HMS Warspite was a famous battleship that saw action in both World Wars

British troops disembarking in France, 7 August 1914. Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914. The first elements of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF)

Disembarking troops at Guantanamo, Cuba, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
Disembarking troops at Guantanamo, Cuba, 1898. The Spanish American War was a conflict between the Kingdom of Spain and the United States of America that took place from April to August 1898

Mahomet Ali Arriving in Constantinople, c1847. Artist: Jean Adolphe Beauce
Mahomet Ali Arriving in Constantinople, c1847. Muhammad Ali (1769-1849) was the Ottoman Viceroy of Egypt from 1805 until 1849. He is generally regarded as the architect of modern Egypt

Landing at Frejus, March, 1815. Having escaped form Elba on 26 February, Napoleon lands near Frejus in Southern France by boat

Arrival at Calais, 1816. From French Characteristic Costume. (London, 1816)

Roman invasion of Britain, 55-54 BC (c1820). Roman troops under Julius Caesar landing on the shores of Britain and meeting resistance from the natives during the invasion of 55 or 54 BC

Louis IX of France disembarking at Carthage during the Eighth crusade, 1270 (1518). Louis IX commanded both the Seventh and Eighth Crusades

WW1 - Australians disembarking at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli on Sunday, 25th April 1915. Date: 1915

Emplaning and disembarking from a Westland Whirlwind helicop
One of three photographs of emplaning and disembarking from a Westland Whirlwind helicopter, 1957 (c). One of fifty seven photographs, fifteen mounted on sheets photographed by Ng Beh Leow

5th Infantry Brigade (Guards and Gurkhas)
Photograph showing 5th Infantry Brigade (Guards and Gurkhas) disembarking along the small jetty to reinforce the bridgehead at San Carlos, Falkland Islands

Music cover, For KIng & Country, by J Ord Hume, WW1
Music cover, For KIng & Country, a descriptive Grand Military Fantasia selected and arranged by J Ord Hume, during the First World War. 1915

Marines Landing at Uig, Isle of Skye during the Crofters land league agitation. Date: 1884

Troops Land in Morocco
French naval troops cover the disembarking Spanish forces from Riff rebel fire, in the bay of Alhucemas Date: 1925

Duke of Edinburgh arriving at Portsmouth on Britannia
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh returning from the Mediterranean in the Royal Yacht Britannia, reaching Portsmouth. He had been watching the combined spring exercises of the home

Vickers Viscount 802 G-AOJF British Airways Wick 1974
Vickers Viscount 802 G-AOJF of British Airways at Wick in the far north of Scotland in June 1974. Passengers disembarking Date: 1974

Disembarking from rowing boat Date: 1905

Robinson Crusoe loading the raft
Slide showing a scene from the story Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. The picture shows Crusoe disembarking a ship on to a raft. Part of Box 366. Boswell Collection. Date: circa 1900

Los Angeles Harbour, San Pedro, California, USA, with people disembarking. Date: 20th century

Embarkation of Inniskilling Fusiliers
The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, stationed in China, disembarking from a train at Tientsin (now Tianjin) docks for transfer to a troopship to take them back to Europe

galley covered sails left six cannons four people
Artokoloro

Disembarking Pleasure Boat Sumida River Edo period
Artokoloro

Cyclocross competitor in helmet, gloves and cycling shorts carrying his bike up a steep muddy hill, side view

Different stages of gymnast dismounting from bar

Illustration of convicts standing in disembarking line at Sydney Cove guarded by British army Redcoats

Tram in Bordeaux, France. The trams are the systems newest transportation network in the city, beginning service in 2003. They are run with APS technology

The Kuleieh Barracks, Constantinople, Istanbul, the Royal Artillery Disembarking from the Jason. 1854

Source Size = 3777 x 870
The Rebellion in the Soudan (Sudan): British Transports and War Vessels at Trinkitat, Disembarking Troops for the Relief of Tokar, Feb. 23

Welcome to the Emperor and Empress of Russia, illustration from the illustrated supplement
XIR386403 Welcome to the Emperor and Empress of Russia, illustration from the illustrated supplement of Le Petit Journal, 4th October, 1896 (colour litho) by Meaulle, F. L

The Disembarkation of Cleopatra (69-30 BC) at Tarsus (oil on panel)
XIR192407 The Disembarkation of Cleopatra (69-30 BC) at Tarsus (oil on panel) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642); 74x105 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

View of Paris from the Quai de la Rapee (oil on canvas) (see also 231147 & 365071)
XIR168381 View of Paris from the Quai de la Rapee (oil on canvas) (see also 231147 & 365071) by Martin, Pierre-Denis (1663-1742); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

View Towards Atrani on the Amalfi, 1817 (oil on canvas)
XKH152161 View Towards Atrani on the Amalfi, 1817 (oil on canvas) by Rebell, Joseph (1787-1828); 63x99 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Austrian, out of copyright

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"Disembarking: A Journey of Deception, Courage, and Arrival" In the art world, "disembarking" has been captured in various forms throughout history. From deceiving invaders about the state of the tide to dropping pilots from ships, these moments symbolize both danger and triumph. One notable depiction is John Tenniel's artwork titled "Dropping the Pilot, " created in 1890. This piece showcases a pivotal moment where a ship bids farewell to its pilot, signifying independence and self-reliance. The Torpoint Ferry in Plymouth Harbour, Devon also witnessed countless disembarkations. As passengers transferred between vessels like the Mauretania Tender or at Casablanca's Maritime Station in Morocco, they embarked on new adventures with hope and anticipation. Meanwhile, Croydon Airport became an emblematic location for disembarking during 1934. It served as a gateway for travelers arriving or departing by air - a testament to human progress and exploration. Historical events further highlight this theme; British troops disembarked at Ismailia during World War II while Winston Churchill arrived in America in 1943. These instances exemplify bravery amidst uncertainty as soldiers fought for freedom on foreign shores. Even serene landscapes like Holy Island off Northumberland were not exempt from significant arrivals. In c. 1820 oil painting capturing this island's beauty while hinting at past disembarkations that shaped its history. Ultimately, "disembarking" encompasses more than just stepping onto solid ground; it represents transitions - personal or collective - filled with excitement and trepidation alike. Whether through deception tactics used against invaders or strategic military operations unfolding before our eyes, each instance carries profound meaning within our shared human experience.