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Dockyard Collection (page 6)

"Exploring the Rich History and Vibrant Present of Dockyards" Dockyards have played a significant role in shaping maritime history

Background imageDockyard Collection: Bermuda, the Convict Establishment (engraving)

Bermuda, the Convict Establishment (engraving)
1607221 Bermuda, the Convict Establishment (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bermuda, the Convict Establishment)

Background imageDockyard Collection: The Crisis in Egypt, War Preparations at Portsmouth (engraving)

The Crisis in Egypt, War Preparations at Portsmouth (engraving)
1060934 The Crisis in Egypt, War Preparations at Portsmouth (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt, War Preparations at Portsmouth)

Background imageDockyard Collection: The Queens Visit to Portsmouth, Her Majesty driving through the Dockyard (engraving)

The Queens Visit to Portsmouth, Her Majesty driving through the Dockyard (engraving)
1062339 The Queens Visit to Portsmouth, Her Majesty driving through the Dockyard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to Portsmouth)

Background imageDockyard Collection: The Grand Durbar at Bombay (engraving)

The Grand Durbar at Bombay (engraving)
1058242 The Grand Durbar at Bombay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Durbar at Bombay)

Background imageDockyard Collection: The Darsena, Naples, c. 1702 (oil on canvas)

The Darsena, Naples, c. 1702 (oil on canvas)
827694 The Darsena, Naples, c.1702 (oil on canvas) by Wittel, Gaspar van (Gaspare Vanvitelli) (1653-1736); 74x171.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Darsena, Naples)

Background imageDockyard Collection: Fish on the quay, Boulogne-sur-Mer (b / w photo)

Fish on the quay, Boulogne-sur-Mer (b / w photo)
3102128 Fish on the quay, Boulogne-sur-Mer (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish on the quay, Boulogne-sur-Mer)

Background imageDockyard Collection: The Port of Sollo, Majorca, (pencil, pen and ink and watercolour heightened with

The Port of Sollo, Majorca, (pencil, pen and ink and watercolour heightened with
652047 The Port of Sollo, Majorca, (pencil, pen and ink and watercolour heightened with bodycolour o) by Goodwin, Albert (1845-1932); 25.4x36.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Port of Sollo)

Background imageDockyard Collection: janssSpring Evening, (oil on canvas)

janssSpring Evening, (oil on canvas)
659714 janssSpring Evening, (oil on canvas) by Jansson, Eugene (1862-1915); 73.5x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: janssSpring Evening. Eugene Jansson (1862-1915). Oil on canvas

Background imageDockyard Collection: A Scene Near Monnikendam on the Zuyder Zee (oil on canvas)

A Scene Near Monnikendam on the Zuyder Zee (oil on canvas)
659074 A Scene Near Monnikendam on the Zuyder Zee (oil on canvas) by Stanfield, William Clarkson (1793-1867); 123x183 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageDockyard Collection: View of Canton, c. 1800 (watercolour and gouache on paper)

View of Canton, c. 1800 (watercolour and gouache on paper)
PEM216897 View of Canton, c.1800 (watercolour and gouache on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

Background imageDockyard Collection: The Great Eastern, 1857 (albumen print)

The Great Eastern, 1857 (albumen print)
STC119882 The Great Eastern, 1857 (albumen print) by Howlett, Robert (1831-58); Private Collection; (add.info.: designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and J)

Background imageDockyard Collection: Dock at Rouen, c. 1930 (oil on canvas)

Dock at Rouen, c. 1930 (oil on canvas)
BRM280023 Dock at Rouen, c.1930 (oil on canvas) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 27x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Quai de debarquement a Rouen; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageDockyard Collection: Construction of a Ship, from l Ile a Helice

Construction of a Ship, from l Ile a Helice
CHT199881 Construction of a Ship, from l Ile a Helice by Jules Verne (1828-1905) published in 1865 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageDockyard Collection: The War in Eastern Asia, the Harbour of Wei-hai-Wei (litho)

The War in Eastern Asia, the Harbour of Wei-hai-Wei (litho)
1628061 The War in Eastern Asia, the Harbour of Wei-hai-Wei (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Eastern Asia, the Harbour of Wei-hai-Wei)

Background imageDockyard Collection: Views in Bermuda, where the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards are now stationed (engraving)

Views in Bermuda, where the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards are now stationed (engraving)
1596566 Views in Bermuda, where the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards are now stationed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Bermuda)

Background imageDockyard Collection: Building the Paris Metro, (watercoour on paper)

Building the Paris Metro, (watercoour on paper)
989557 Building the Paris Metro, (watercoour on paper) by Jouas, Charles (1866-1942); 68x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Building the Paris Metro. Charles Jouas (1866-1942)

Background imageDockyard Collection: The Quay on Giudecca, Venice, 1895 (oil on canvas)

The Quay on Giudecca, Venice, 1895 (oil on canvas)
989138 The Quay on Giudecca, Venice, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 47x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quay on Giudecca, Venice; Venise, le Quai de la Giudecca)

Background imageDockyard Collection: The Building of a Battle-Ship, HMS 'Ocean, 'Twin-Screw, 1st Class, 12, 950 Tons

The Building of a Battle-Ship, HMS "Ocean, "Twin-Screw, 1st Class, 12, 950 Tons
1606706 The Building of a Battle-Ship, HMS " Ocean, " Twin-Screw, 1st Class, 12, 950 Tons, in the Dockyard at Plymouth (litho) by Holland Tringham

Background imageDockyard Collection: Peter the Great at Deptford Dockyard, London (colour litho)

Peter the Great at Deptford Dockyard, London (colour litho)
5229958 Peter the Great at Deptford Dockyard, London (colour litho) by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Great at Deptford Dockyard, London)

Background imageDockyard Collection: The Overhaul, 1886 (oil on canvas)

The Overhaul, 1886 (oil on canvas)
827286 The Overhaul, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Bourgain, Gustave (c.1855-1921); 76.2x102.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Overhaul. Gustave Bourgain (c.1855-1921) Oil on canvas

Background imageDockyard Collection: The French Presidential Visit to Cherbourg, Illuminations of the French Fleet in the Dockyard

The French Presidential Visit to Cherbourg, Illuminations of the French Fleet in the Dockyard (engraving)
1060179 The French Presidential Visit to Cherbourg, Illuminations of the French Fleet in the Dockyard (engraving) by Atkins

Background imageDockyard Collection: Fresh Fish

Fresh Fish
Prianto Puji Anggriawan

Background imageDockyard Collection: Worker 1

Worker 1
Local workers are working to repair ships in dockyard on August, 12, 2016 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, 31% of adults have financial accounts, but many Bangladeshis still rely on cash

Background imageDockyard Collection: Swansea Dock, closed to shipping for two days because a jammed lock gate blocked the dock

Swansea Dock, closed to shipping for two days because a jammed lock gate blocked the dock entrance. 31st December 1972

Background imageDockyard Collection: Swansea Docks. (Picture) An oil tanker berthed at Swansea

Swansea Docks. (Picture) An oil tanker berthed at Swansea, where facilities for rapid discharge are a feature. 16th January 1969

Background imageDockyard Collection: Swansea Docks is the collective name for several docks in Swansea, Wales

Swansea Docks is the collective name for several docks in Swansea, Wales. The Swansea docks are located immediately south-east of Swansea city centre

Background imageDockyard Collection: Allied troops land in the docks at Salerno. 24th September 1943

Allied troops land in the docks at Salerno. 24th September 1943

Background imageDockyard Collection: Swansea Docks, Wales. Harbour pilot Eric May is pictured

Swansea Docks, Wales. Harbour pilot Eric May is pictured, The Tanker behind him is the British Gunnar. 28th July 1967

Background imageDockyard Collection: Swansea Docks, Wales. BP Tanker Fulmar enters the docks. 28th July 1967

Swansea Docks, Wales. BP Tanker Fulmar enters the docks. 28th July 1967

Background imageDockyard Collection: Swansea Docks, Wales. 28th July 1967

Swansea Docks, Wales. 28th July 1967

Background imageDockyard Collection: Scenes around Manchester Docks. 12th June 1967

Scenes around Manchester Docks. 12th June 1967

Background imageDockyard Collection: Scenes at Swansea Docks, Wales. 7th August 1967

Scenes at Swansea Docks, Wales. 7th August 1967

Background imageDockyard Collection: Scenes at Swansea Docks, Wales. 7th August 1967

Scenes at Swansea Docks, Wales. 7th August 1967

Background imageDockyard Collection: Scenes at Swansea Docks, Wales. Loading steel for Poona, via Bombay, are Gwilym Williams

Scenes at Swansea Docks, Wales. Loading steel for Poona, via Bombay, are Gwilym Williams, Edwin Baglow and Tom Kift, Dockers at Kings Dock. 7th August 1967

Background imageDockyard Collection: Liverpool docks. Circa 1960

Liverpool docks. Circa 1960

Background imageDockyard Collection: A ship loading anthracite coal by conveyor at the Swansea docks. Circa January 1937

A ship loading anthracite coal by conveyor at the Swansea docks. Circa January 1937

Background imageDockyard Collection: HMS Victory at Portsmouth harbour, this photograph was taken in connection with

HMS Victory at Portsmouth harbour, this photograph was taken in connection with the Anglo-Iraqi Treaty of 1948, or Portsmouth treaty of 1948, which was signed in Portsmouth, Hampshire

Background imageDockyard Collection: The Discovery seen here in Smiths Dock South Bank. 11th September 1980

The Discovery seen here in Smiths Dock South Bank. 11th September 1980

Background imageDockyard Collection: The motor minesweeper HMS Inglesham was the first of the 93 ships of the Ham-class of

The motor minesweeper HMS Inglesham was the first of the 93 ships of the Ham-class of inshore minesweepers. Pictured here with Mr J P L Thomas, First Lord of the Admiralty

Background imageDockyard Collection: The RFA Sir Tristram in the dry dock at Tyne Shiprepair, Wallsend, for annual refit work

The RFA Sir Tristram in the dry dock at Tyne Shiprepair, Wallsend, for annual refit work. 6th October 1986

Background imageDockyard Collection: Trawler in the docks at Manchester ship canal seen through the mist June

Trawler in the docks at Manchester ship canal seen through the mist June 1967

Background imageDockyard Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 Friends and relatives wave goodbye as the aircraft carrier HMS

Suez Crisis 1956 Friends and relatives wave goodbye as the aircraft carrier HMS Bulwark sails for the Medeteranean

Background imageDockyard Collection: HMS Dreadnought is towed out by tug Hazel Garth in 1960 Britain

HMS Dreadnought is towed out by tug Hazel Garth in 1960 Britains first nuclear submarine was launched by The Queen

Background imageDockyard Collection: One of the ratings of the new submarine HMS Conqueror shows off his new ship to his son

One of the ratings of the new submarine HMS Conqueror shows off his new ship to his son

Background imageDockyard Collection: The Cruiser HMS Glasgow which served in World War 2 and the Suez Crisis is pictured

The Cruiser HMS Glasgow which served in World War 2 and the Suez Crisis is pictured arriving back in Glasgow 1955

Background imageDockyard Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 HMS Zenith at Southampton is given final checks before being

Suez Crisis 1956 HMS Zenith at Southampton is given final checks before being handed over to the Egyptian navy to become the Al Fateh

Background imageDockyard Collection: Captain Robert Scott Antarctica Expedition - Preparing the Terra Nova at Cardiff

Captain Robert Scott Antarctica Expedition - Preparing the Terra Nova at Cardiff, June 1910

Background imageDockyard Collection: HMS Eagle is launched at the Harland and Wolf dockyard Belfast by Princess Elizabeth

HMS Eagle is launched at the Harland and Wolf dockyard Belfast by Princess Elizabeth




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"Exploring the Rich History and Vibrant Present of Dockyards" Dockyards have played a significant role in shaping maritime history, serving as bustling hubs for naval operations, shipbuilding, and trade. From Chatham Dockyard EAW223251 to Sheerness Naval Dockyard EAW037832, these iconic locations have witnessed countless stories unfold. One cannot overlook the impressive vessels that have graced these dockyards throughout time. The sleek BMW Z3 M Roadster or the majestic yacht spotted in Valletta / Malta are just a glimpse of the diverse range of ships that have called these docks home. But it is not just about the vessels; it's also about the dedicated individuals who make up the backbone of any dockyard. From eye-catching snapshots like EyeUbiquitous_20122152 capturing dockyard workers on board HMS Coventry during World War II to more recent images like a nuclear submarine berthing at Devonport docks in 1980, their hard work and expertise ensure smooth operations. The trials and tribulations faced by they are also part of their intriguing narrative. The historic trial of anchors at Royal Dockyard Sheerness in July 1852 showcases how meticulous testing was conducted to guarantee safety at sea. Meanwhile, moments like when RFA Sir Tristram entered River Tyne after an 8, 000-mile rescue operation or HMS Prince of Wales' proud presence (33940_033) remind us of their enduring commitment to service. These captivating glimpses into dockyards provide a window into our maritime heritage while highlighting their continued relevance today. Whether it be Portsmouth Harbour EAW280874 teeming with activity or DDE-90026938 documenting daily operations, they serve as vital economic centers and symbols of national pride. So next time you pass by a dockyard or catch sight of one through your lens, take a moment to appreciate its historical significance and ongoing contributions – for behind every vessel lies a dockyard that brings dreams to life and keeps our maritime traditions alive.