Freighter Collection

Bristol Freighter 21 G-AIFV of Silver City Airways
Bristol Freighter 21, G-AIFV, of Silver City Airways

BARQUENTINE, 1871. The English barquentine Waterwitch, built in 1871

Shipwreck Cove, Zakinthos, Ionian Islands, Greece, Europe

TRAN2A-00040
Freighter struggling through a storm on Lake Superior, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

Aer Lingus Bristol Freighter Mk. 31 EI-AFS - St. Senan
Aer Lingus Bristol Freighter Mk.31 EI-AFS, St. Senan Date: 1950s

Bristol 170 Freighter Mk. 31 EC-AHH Iberia London Airport
Bristol Freighter EC-AHH of Spanish national carrier Iberia on the tarmac at London Airport Date: 1965

Strs. A.D. MacTier and F.P. Jones, sponsors, 1913 Mar 8. Creator: Unknown
Strs. A.D. MacTier and F.P. Jones, sponsors, 1913 Mar 8

Str. F.P. Jones, sponsor, 1913 Mar 8. Creator: Unknown
Str. F.P. Jones, sponsor, 1913 Mar 8

Strs. A.D. MacTier and F.P. Jones, launching party, 1913 Mar 8. Creator: Unknown
Strs. A.D. MacTier and F.P. Jones, launching party, 1913 Mar 8

Strs. A.D. MacTier and F.P. Jones on the ways, 1913 Mar 8. Creator: Unknown
Strs. A.D. MacTier and F.P. Jones on the ways, 1913 Mar 8

Str. A.D. MacTier, launch, 1913 Mar 8. Creator: Unknown
Str. A.D. MacTier, launch, 1913 Mar 8

Bristol 170 Freighter G-AHJP Silver City, Lympne
Bristol Freighter G-AHJP of Silver City Airways at Lympne Airport in Kent, England 1953.06.22 Date: 1953

Bristol Freighter IA F-BCJM
Bristol Freighter IA, F-BCJM, of Socie

Drake, a GSN freighter
Drake, a General Steam Navigation freighter, unloads in the busy Port of London. Image from Mrs Strangs Travel Play Book published c.1920.Date: circa 1915

Container ship, mid-Atlantic Ocean

Avro Lincoln Freighter ZP-CBR-97
Avro 694 Lincoln Freighter ZP-CBR-97 (msn Set.126, ex RE376) at Tollerton. One of three Lincolns modified with large panniers, intended for transporting meat in Paraguay

Tower Bridge from the Lower Pool, c.1925 (w/c on paper)
BOU203141 Tower Bridge from the Lower Pool, c.1925 (w/c on paper) by Coop, Hubert (1872-1953); 50.8X71.2 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey

Loading war auto. on Sugura [i.e. Loading a truck chassis on the Suruga], between c1914 and c1915. A crane hoist lifting a truck chassis onto the American freighter Suruga as World War I began

Bristol B-170 Freighter Mk 21
Channel Airways Bristol B-170 Freighter Mk 21 with a White, Sun-Proof, Louvered Box Called a Stevenson Screen in the Foreground Date: 1960

British Aerospace ATP freighter, SE-LGU, of West Air Sweden

Diver JLP01_08_010871a
PLYMOUTH B POWER STATION, CITY OF PLYMOUTH. A view of SS William Pearman moored at the coaling wharf for Plymouth B Power Station during its construction

Romania, Danube River Delta, Tulcea, elevated view of freighter on the Danube River, dawn

Israel, The Negev, Eilat, Red Sea beachfront, freighter

Str. Isaac L. Ellwood, between 1900 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
Str. Isaac L. Ellwood, between 1900 and 1901

Str. F.P. Jones, after the launch, 1913 Mar 8. Creator: Unknown
Str. F.P. Jones, after the launch, 1913 Mar 8

Str. John Craig showing temporary bulk-head, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Str. John Craig showing temporary bulk-head, between 1900 and 1905

Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905

Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905

Floating dry dock, Great Lakes Engineering Works, 1906. Creator: Unknown
Floating dry dock, Great Lakes Engineering Works, 1906

Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. 1906. Creator: Unknown
Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. 1906

Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. 1906. Creator: Unknown
Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. 1906

Strs. A.D. MacTier and F.P. Jones, sponsors, 1913 Mar 8. Creator: Unknown
Strs. A.D. MacTier and F.P. Jones, sponsors, 1913 Mar 8

Str. F.P. Jones, sponsor, 1913 Mar 8. Creator: Unknown
Str. F.P. Jones, sponsor, 1913 Mar 8

Str. F.P. Jones, launch, 1913 Mar 8. Creator: Unknown
Str. F.P. Jones, launch, 1913 Mar 8

Unidentified freighter, Detroit, Michigan, with passenger steamer Britannia... c1906-1915. Creator: Unknown
Unidentified freighter, Detroit, Michigan, with passenger steamer Britannia in the distance, between 1906 and 1915

Unidentified freighter, Detroit, Mich. between 1906 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Unidentified freighter, Detroit, Mich. between 1906 and 1915

S.S. Frank C. Ball on trial trip, Great LakesEngineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. 1906. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Frank C. Ball on trial trip, Great LakesEngineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. 1906

Jackknife Bridge, Chicago, Ill. c1907. Creator: Unknown
Pueblo Freighter, Jackknife Bridge, Chicago, Ill. c1907

S.S. Merick [sic] of Duluth, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Merick [sic] of Duluth, between 1900 and 1910

S.S. Charles R. Van Hise, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Charles R. Van Hise, between 1900 and 1910

S.S. Utica, New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Line, between 1904 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Utica, New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Line, between 1904 and 1910

S.S. Moses Taylor, between 1902 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Moses Taylor, between 1902 and 1910

S.S. Samuel Mather, (1908?). Creator: Unknown
S.S. Samuel Mather, (1908?)

S.S. William Livingstone, (1908?). Creator: Unknown
S.S. William Livingstone, (1908?)

S.S. Howard L. Shaw, ca 1908. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Howard L. Shaw, ca 1908

Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: B. F. Mills
Str. John Craig in dry dock, Detroit, between 1900 and 1905. "John Craig of Fairport" on boat

S.S. Sultana, between 1902 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Sultana, between 1902 and 1910

Parks Foster, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Parks Foster, between 1900 and 1910

S.S. Briton, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Briton, between 1900 and 1910

S.S. Walter Vail, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Walter Vail, between 1900 and 1910

S.S. George B. Leonard, between 1903 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. George B. Leonard, between 1903 and 1910

A Mate's stateroom, S.S. J.H. Sheadle, between 1906 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
A Mate's stateroom, S.S. J.H. Sheadle, between 1906 and 1910

Stateroom B, S.S. J.H. Sheadle, between 1906 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Stateroom B, S.S. J.H. Sheadle, between 1906 and 1910

Cargo hold, looking forward, S.S. J.H. Sheadle, between 1906 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Cargo hold, looking forward, S.S. J.H. Sheadle, between 1906 and 1910

Chart room, S.S. J.H. Sheadle, between 1906 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Chart room, S.S. J.H. Sheadle, between 1906 and 1910

The Steam windlass, S.S. J.H. Sheadle, between 1906 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
The Steam windlass, S.S. J.H. Sheadle, between 1906 and 1910

Str. William E. Corey, stern view on the ways, South Chicago, Ill. 1905. Creator: Unknown
Str. William E. Corey, stern view on the ways, South Chicago, Ill. 1905

Str. James E. Davidson after the launch, 1905. Creator: Unknown
Str. James E. Davidson after the launch, 1905

Unloading ore at Conneaut, Ohio, Brown conveying hoists, between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Unloading ore at Conneaut, Ohio, Brown conveying hoists, between 1900 and 1906

S.S. Sierra, between 1906 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Sierra, between 1906 and 1910

S.S. Victory, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Victory, between 1900 and 1910

S.S. J.W. Westcott, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. J.W. Westcott, between 1900 and 1910

S.S. Sachem, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Sachem, between 1900 and 1910

S.S. Admiral, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Admiral, between 1900 and 1910

S.S. Bransford, between 1902 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Bransford, between 1902 and 1910

S.S. Briton, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Briton, between 1900 and 1910

S.S. Robert W.E. Bunsen, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Robert W.E. Bunsen, between 1900 and 1910

S.S. Queen City, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Queen City, between 1900 and 1910

William P. Snyder, between 1906 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
William P. Snyder, between 1906 and 1910

William F. Fitch, between 1902 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
William F. Fitch, between 1902 and 1910

S.S. William E. Reis, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. William E. Reis, between 1900 and 1910

John B. Cowle, (1910?). Creator: Unknown
John B. Cowle, (1910?)

S.S. Aurania, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Aurania, between 1900 and 1910

S.S. James Reed, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. James Reed, between 1900 and 1910

S.S. Henry H. Rogers, between 1906 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Henry H. Rogers, between 1906 and 1910

Joshua W. Rhodes, between 1906 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Joshua W. Rhodes, between 1906 and 1910

S.S. Adella Shores, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.S. Adella Shores, between 1900 and 1910

Freighter in Poe Lock, looking down, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. between 1903 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Freighter in Poe Lock, looking down, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. between 1903 and 1910

Hoover and Mason clam shell hoists, Cleveland, O[hio], between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Hoover and Mason clam shell hoists, Cleveland, O[hio], between 1900 and 1906

Sunset in the ocean with soft waves Sunset in the ocean with large sun dusk in orange sky and ships and boats silhouettes. Sea sunrise background. Landscape photography

Avro Lincolnian freighter G-ALPF (ex B.2 RE290), at Southend Airport prior to scrapping in 1952 Date: circa 1951

Bristol 170 Freighter Mk. 31 G-AGPV
Bristol 170 Freighter Mk.31 G-AGPV (msn 12370, ex VR380), the prototype Freighter / Wayfarer, after disposal by the Telecommunications Research Establishment at Defford

Aero Spacelines B-377MG Mini-Guppy N1037V, four-engined out-sized commercial freighter, at the 1967 Paris Air Show, with Airshow serial 207'

Avro Lincolnian Freighter ZP-CBR-97 (msn, ex B.2 RE376), at Tollerton airfield, near Nottingham. One of three Lincoln B.2s converted to Lincolnian standard with large pannier freight holds

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From historic vessels to modern giants, the world of freighters is a captivating tapestry of maritime marvels. Step back in time with the Bristol Freighter 21 G-AIFV of Silver City Airways, a true icon of aviation history. Or set sail on the English barquentine Waterwitch, a majestic vessel built in 1871 that tells tales of seafaring adventures. For those seeking adventure and mystery, Shipwreck Cove beckons with its haunting allure. Explore the depths where TRAN2A-00040 lies silently beneath the waves, reminding us of both triumph and tragedy. Witness the power and grace of Aer Lingus Bristol Freighter Mk. 31 EI-AFS - St. Senan as it soars through the skies like an avian conqueror. Meanwhile, Iberia London Airport welcomes the mighty Bristol 170 Freighter Mk. 31 EC-AHH, embodying efficiency and reliability in every journey. In distant galaxies, Drake stands tall as a GSN freighter navigating uncharted territories beyond our imagination. Closer to home, container ships tirelessly transport goods across vast oceans – their colossal presence symbolizing global interconnectedness. The Avro Lincolnian freighter G-ALPF takes flight with elegance and precision, showcasing technological advancements that revolutionized air cargo transportation forevermore. And let's not forget about the trusty workhorse Bristol 170 Freighter Mk. 31 G-AGPV faithfully serving countless destinations around the world. Finally, behold Aero Spacelines B-377MG Mini-Guppy N1037V – an extraordinary sight defying conventional expectations with its unique shape designed for oversized cargo missions. Whether you're captivated by history or fascinated by innovation, freighters embody resilience and progress on land or at sea; they are steadfast companions shaping our ever-evolving world.