Ferries Collection (#4)

Construction of the Forth Railway Bridge - waiting for the ferry - Victorian period

River Thames Greenwich Pier London Victorian period

The Evolution of the British Aircraft Carrier - from cross-channel steamers to modern designs Date: 1946

Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia. Date: circa 1904

The Floating Bridge Southampton in Victorian period

Bristol 170 Freighter Mk. 32 G-ANVS
Bristol 170 Freighter Mk.32 G-ANVS (msn 13252), of British Air Ferries, in storage at Lydd Airport in June 1969, (scrapped by 26 August 1970). Date: 1969

Hoverquipment HQ-007 Scorpion hovercraft, at Lydd Airport, behind the British Air Ferries terminal. Date: 1969

Star Ferry crossing Victoria Harbour and Skyline, Hong Kong, China

Colourful Ferry crossing Victoria Harbour and Skyline, Hong Kong, China

Ferry in Stralsund in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Historical, Photochrome print from the 1890s
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The White Horse, 1818-19 (oil on canvas)
7296351 The White Horse, 1818-19 (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 127 x 183 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: by John Constable (1776-1837))

The Boathouse, c. 1885 (oil on canvas)
5860620 The Boathouse, c.1885 (oil on canvas) by Loir, Luigi (1845-1916); 38.9--55.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Luigi Loir (1845-1916))

Billy Blue, 1834 (oil)
7273687 Billy Blue, 1834 (oil) by East, J.B. (19th century); 63x50.2 cm; Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: CREATOR: J. B)

Billy Blue, 1834 (oil)
7273686 Billy Blue, 1834 (oil) by East, J.B. (19th century); 63x50.2 cm; Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: CREATOR: J. B)

Ferry boats still make train connections which transports passengers in... of New York City, 1939
Ferry boats still make train connections which transports passengers in and out of New York City. [Railroad - West Shore - Central Railroad of New Jersey]

Ferry slip seen from ferry which transports passengers across the Hudson... New York City, 1939
Ferry slip seen from ferry which transports passengers across the Hudson River by bus to trains on the Jersey side. New York City

Special-Purpose Ships (litho)
7184090 Special-Purpose Ships (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Special-Purpose Ships)

A wherry-man helps an obese man on to his wherry boat. 1831 (engraving)
7234821 A wherry-man helps an obese man on to his wherry boat. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Shard, Tower Bridge and City of London skyline with river boats on the River Thames at sunset, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ferry at Hamptons Load (b / w photo)
7191336 Ferry at Hamptons Load (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ferry at Hamptons Load)

Portsmouth Ferry (engraving)
7188157 Portsmouth Ferry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portsmouth Ferry. Illustration for Heroes of the United Service by L Valentine)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bac; Ferry; Fahre (engraving)
7194790 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bac; Ferry; Fahre (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bac; Ferry; Fahre)

Shoreham from Ferry (b / w photo)
7168369 Shoreham from Ferry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shoreham from Ferry)

Crossing the Ferry (colour litho)
7169960 Crossing the Ferry (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crossing the Ferry)

By Twickenham Ferry (litho)
7188376 By Twickenham Ferry (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: By Twickenham Ferry. Illustration for London City Suburbs As They Are To-day by Percy Fitzgerald)

Windsor Castle from the Brocas Meadows, 1854 (oil on canvas)
6448763 Windsor Castle from the Brocas Meadows, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Vickers, Alfred (1786-1868); 61.6x94.6 cm; Private Collection

Waiting for the Ferry (colour litho)
7184050 Waiting for the Ferry (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting for the Ferry. Illustration for The Prize, 1896.); © Look and Learn

Sydney: Mosmans Bay (b / w photo)
7155603 Sydney: Mosmans Bay (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mosmans Bay)

Chiswick Ferry (litho)
7188403 Chiswick Ferry (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chiswick Ferry. Illustration for London City Suburbs As They Are To-day by Percy Fitzgerald)

Shoreham from Ferry (b / w photo)
7168370 Shoreham from Ferry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shoreham from Ferry)

Sydney: Clifton Gardens (b / w photo)
7155611 Sydney: Clifton Gardens (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clifton Gardens)

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Pier 39 flag, sightseeing boat and Alcatraz prison island in San Franciso, California, USA Date: 16-09-2018

East Boston Ferry, c. 1907-10 (oil on panel)
7083855 East Boston Ferry, c.1907-10 (oil on panel) by Prendergast, Maurice Brazil (1858/9-1924); 36.8x32.3 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

A View of the San Marco Basin from the Riva Degli Schiavoni, Venice (oil on canvas)
7076617 A View of the San Marco Basin from the Riva Degli Schiavoni, Venice (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

A Distant View of Alkmaar with Peasants and Cattle on a Ferry, 1657 (oil on panel)
7085266 A Distant View of Alkmaar with Peasants and Cattle on a Ferry, 1657 (oil on panel) by Ruysdael, Jacob Salomonsz. (1630-81); 54x85 cm; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

A ferry crossing near Wijk bij Duurstede in winter, 1930 (oil on canvas)
3657877 A ferry crossing near Wijk bij Duurstede in winter, 1930 (oil on canvas) by Apol, Lodewijk Frederik Hendrik (Louis) (1850-1936)

New Landing Stage for Birkenhead, Woodside Ferry (engraving)
1620038 New Landing Stage for Birkenhead, Woodside Ferry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Landing Stage for Birkenhead, Woodside Ferry)

Our Artist in the United States, IV, Travelling Notes (engraving)
1053885 Our Artist in the United States, IV, Travelling Notes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Artist in the United States, IV, Travelling Notes)

Ferry Boats, 1834 (colour woodblock print)
1069162 Ferry Boats, 1834 (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858) Japanese); gift of Mr. and Mrs

The old horseferry (engraving)
587664 The old horseferry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The old horseferry, about 1800.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Opening of the new Thames steam ferry (engraving)
587779 Opening of the new Thames steam ferry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the new Thames steam ferry by the late Lord Mayor)

View of New York harbour in the mid-18th century (colour litho)
PNP377491 View of New York harbour in the mid-18th century (colour litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Suidobashi Chanomizu, from the series One Hundred Views of Musashi
425472 Suidobashi Chanomizu, from the series One Hundred Views of Musashi, 1884 (colour woodblock print) by Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915); 35.1x23.5 cm; Arthur M

Ferry Terminal - Birkenhead, Merseyside
The Ferry Terminal - Birkenhead, Merseyside - view across the River Mersey toward the Liverpool Waterfront and the Three Graces with the distinctive Liver Building on the left. Date: 1924

Pleasure Steamers leaving Broomielaw, Galsgow, Scotland. Date: circa 1910s

School Ferry, Shrewsbury (colour photo)
3095310 School Ferry, Shrewsbury (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School Ferry, Shrewsbury. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Ponte Federico Guglielmo and ferry terminus, Genoa (colour photo)
3095164 Ponte Federico Guglielmo and ferry terminus, Genoa (colour photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ponte Federico Guglielmo and ferry terminus, Genoa)

The Ferry Building, San Francisco, California, USA. Date: circa 1920s

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"Journeying through Time and Space: The Captivating World of Ferries" Embarking on the SS Oriana, a voyage from the Tropics to the Snow in 1964 was nothing short of enchanting. As it sailed across oceans, this magnificent vessel connected distant lands and cultures, leaving passengers awe-inspired. In England's Merseyside, the iconic Mersey ferry gracefully glided along Liverpool's vibrant skyline. Its presence symbolized unity and served as a gateway to new adventures for locals and tourists alike. The St. Peter Port Harbour at Night in Guernsey, nestled within the Channel Islands, exuded an ethereal charm. Illuminated by twinkling lights, it beckoned travelers to explore its quaint streets and discover hidden treasures. A testament to engineering marvels stood tall with Newport Bridge in 1906. This architectural masterpiece linked communities together while showcasing human ingenuity at its finest. Crossing over turbulent waters was made possible by Islay Ferry—a lifeline connecting remote Scottish isles with mainland Scotland. It carried not only people but also dreams of exploration and discovery. Across the Atlantic Ocean lay Staten Island Ferry in New York City—North America's bustling metropolis. With its famous orange hue against Lower Manhattan's backdrop, it ferried commuters daily while offering breathtaking views of one of the world's most iconic skylines. Preston Docks in Lancashire witnessed countless tales unfold as ships arrived carrying goods from far-flung corners of the globe. A hub of activity, it epitomized trade connections that shaped history. Sandbanks Chain Ferry No. 1 guarded Poole Harbour entrance like a loyal sentinel—an essential link between land masses that allowed seamless travel for both locals and visitors seeking coastal delights. Overseas in Skopelos' picturesque Greek Islands sat a charming harbor where ferries danced upon azure waters beneath an endless sky—a sight that evoked wanderlust among all who beheld it.