Dredges Collection

Opening of the Colchester Oyster Fishery
Ceremonial scene at the opening of the annual Colchester Oyster Fishery. On the first Friday of September the Mayor of Colchester, the Town Clerk

The Nicaragua Ship Canal (engraving)
1606848 The Nicaragua Ship Canal (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nicaragua Ship Canal)

The Suez Canal: Dredges at Work (engraving)
671429 The Suez Canal: Dredges at Work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Suez Canal: Dredges at Work)

Panama Canal Construction 1912
Panama Canal Construction. Barges in the Panama Canal under construction. Upper Lock at Lake Gatun looking toward Lake Gatun, tugs, dredges, barges, etc. making first lockage into Lake Gatun

LA Perouse Anchor Found
The French admiral Dumont d Urville sails to Polynesia in the Astrolabe in search of remains of La Perouse : he dredges up an anchor of the explorers ship off Vanikoro. Date: 1826 - 1829

The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal: Dredges and Elevators at Work, 1869

Causeway hopper dredger sailing at sea, Barrow-in-Furness, Morecambe Bay, Cumbria, England, July

Artists impression of deep sea scene with luminous fishes. Some of the creatures shown here were brought up in the dredges during the French oceanographical expeditions of the Travailleur c1880

Panama Canal construction, 1893 C013 / 9095
Panama Canal construction, 19th-century artwork. The first attempt to build a canal to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans was made by the French at sea level from 1881 to 1889

The Construction of the Quay, Chios Town, Chios, Greece. Date: circa 1910s

Fisherman fishing for clams, clamming boat with pump scoop dredge, Poole Harbour, Dorset, England, july

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"Dredges: Unveiling the Hidden Treasures of Waterways and Oceans" Witness history in motion with the opening of the Colchester Oyster Fishery, where dredges pave the way for a bountiful harvest. Step into an era of ambition as depicted in "The Nicaragua Ship Canal" engraving, showcasing dredges shaping a pathway to connect two oceans. Explore the monumental achievement of human engineering through "The Suez Canal: Dredges at Work" engraving, revealing how these machines transformed maritime trade forever. Delve into maritime archaeology as we uncover treasures from beneath the sea, like when the LA Perouse Anchor was found by diligent dredging efforts. Transport yourself back to 1912 and witness firsthand the colossal undertaking that was Panama Canal construction – an epic feat made possible by relentless dredging. Marvel at "The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal" engraving capturing both beauty and industry as dredges and elevators shape this iconic waterway in 1869. Discover Charles Meryon's artistic rendition depicting river dredges and lighters, offering a glimpse into their crucial role during mid-19th century water transport. Experience life on board a causeway hopper dredger sailing across Morecambe Bay, England – where these mighty vessels maintain navigable waters for all to enjoy. Immerse yourself in an otherworldly deep-sea scene with luminous fishes illuminated by imagination – reminding us that even underwater realms benefit from careful maintenance through dredging operations. Relive history through captivating images documenting Panama Canal construction in 1893 - witness how meticulous planning and relentless effort shaped this modern marvel inch by inch. Experience Chios Town's transformation with "The Construction of the Quay, " showcasing how strategic use of dredgers enabled progress while preserving local heritage.