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Freighter Collection (#7)

From historic vessels to modern giants, the world of freighters is a captivating tapestry of maritime marvels

Background imageFreighter Collection: Container ships

Container ships, Hong Kong. View of a container ship being unloaded by a crane barge. Due to the limited number of berths at the container port and the large number of ships waiting to unload

Background imageFreighter Collection: Coastal freighter and the Lyngen Alps, Troms, arctic Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Coastal freighter and the Lyngen Alps, Troms, arctic Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageFreighter Collection: USA, Hawaii, Oahu, Pearl Harbor. US submarines in Pearl Harbor at the close of WW II

USA, Hawaii, Oahu, Pearl Harbor. US submarines in Pearl Harbor at the close of WW II

Background imageFreighter Collection: Cranes on quayside unloading scrap metal from cargo shipsinto trucks for reprocessing Bilbao docks

Cranes on quayside unloading scrap metal from cargo shipsinto trucks for reprocessing Bilbao docks Spain
MAB-300 Cranes on quayside unloading scrap metal from cargo ships into trucks for reprocessing Bilbao docks, Spain Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageFreighter Collection: USA, Oregon, Astoria, Columbia River, Freighter anchored at sunset waiting to dock

USA, Oregon, Astoria, Columbia River, Freighter anchored at sunset waiting to dock

Background imageFreighter Collection: Japanese Teshio Maru Standard 1 V Freighter Wreck from WWII, Palau, Micronesia, Western

Japanese Teshio Maru Standard 1 V Freighter Wreck from WWII, Palau, Micronesia, Western Pacific

Background imageFreighter Collection: Gantry gear on the deck of the wreck of the Lesleen M, a freighter sunk as an artificial reef in

Gantry gear on the deck of the wreck of the Lesleen M, a freighter sunk as an artificial reef in 1985 off Anse Cochon Bay, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageFreighter Collection: Gear on the deck of the wreck of the Lesleen M, a freighter sunk as an artificial reef in 1985 off

Gear on the deck of the wreck of the Lesleen M, a freighter sunk as an artificial reef in 1985 off Anse Cochon Bay, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageFreighter Collection: Coral growth inside the wreck of the Lesleen M freighter, sunk as an artificial reef in 1985 in

Coral growth inside the wreck of the Lesleen M freighter, sunk as an artificial reef in 1985 in Anse Cochon Bay, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageFreighter Collection: Coral encrusted porthole on the Lesleen M wreck, a freighter sunk as an artificial reef in 1985

Coral encrusted porthole on the Lesleen M wreck, a freighter sunk as an artificial reef in 1985 off Anse Cochon Bay, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageFreighter Collection: WHALESBACK STEAMER, 1891. An American whaleback freighter, built for transporting cargo

WHALESBACK STEAMER, 1891. An American whaleback freighter, built for transporting cargo on the Great Lakes. Wood engraving, English, 1891

Background imageFreighter Collection: SCREW STEAMSHIP, 1864. The new screw steamship London, built for Australian trade

SCREW STEAMSHIP, 1864. The new screw steamship London, built for Australian trade. Wood engraving, English, 1864

Background imageFreighter Collection: A Freighter of the Great Lakes - Fort William, Canada

A Freighter of the Great Lakes - Fort William, Canada
A Freighter of the Great Lakes - Fort William, Ontario, Canada. Lake freighters, or Lakers, are bulk carrier vessels that ply the Great Lakes. This Laker if the J P Morgan Jr

Background imageFreighter Collection: Egypt Wreck - 2

Egypt Wreck - 2
P&O liner, en route to India, collides with French freighter Seine about 40km off Brest, with the loss of 87 persons; the lascar crew behave in a very ungentlemanly manner... Date: May 1922

Background imageFreighter Collection: Egypt Wreck - 3

Egypt Wreck - 3
When this P&O liner, en route to India, collides with French freighter Seine about 40km off Brest, with the loss of 87 persons, some act heroically, others in a cowardly manner... Date: May 1922

Background imageFreighter Collection: Soyuz Soviet rocket

Soyuz Soviet rocket carrying a Progress transporter. Soyuz was an expendable carrier rocket that was used by the Soviet Union to launch spacecraft as part of the Soyuz programme

Background imageFreighter Collection: Crew of the auxiliary Cruiser Mowe ( Seagull )

Crew of the auxiliary Cruiser Mowe ( Seagull )
Muslim Auxiliary crew of the auxiliary cruiser of the Imperial German Navy SMS Mowe ( Seagull ), under the command of Lt. Commander Nikolaus Burggraf, Graf ( Count ) zu Dohna-Schlodien

Background imageFreighter Collection: Argentina - Buenos Aires - Ship leaving the harbour

Argentina - Buenos Aires - Ship leaving the harbour

Background imageFreighter Collection: Ships in docks in the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia, Argentina, South America

Ships in docks in the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia, Argentina, South America

Background imageFreighter Collection: Loading of container ship

Loading of container ship, port of Bilbao, Vizcaya (Basque country), Spain, Europe

Background imageFreighter Collection: Loading container ships

Loading container ships, docks, Bilbao, Vizcaya (Basque country), Spain, Europe

Background imageFreighter Collection: Cargo ships and outrigger canoe in Manila Bay at sunset

Cargo ships and outrigger canoe in Manila Bay at sunset, in the Philippines, Southeast ASia, Asia

Background imageFreighter Collection: Figure silhouetted at dusk in an outrigger canoe near huge cargo ship

Figure silhouetted at dusk in an outrigger canoe near huge cargo ship, Manila Bay, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageFreighter Collection: Ships passing through locks

Ships passing through locks, Panama Canal, Panama, Central America

Background imageFreighter Collection: Shipping and docks

Shipping and docks, Riga, Latvia, Baltic States, Europe

Background imageFreighter Collection: Ships graveyard near Aralsk

Ships graveyard near Aralsk, on seabed due to water losses, Aral Sea, Kazakhstan, Central Asia

Background imageFreighter Collection: Northbound freighter on the Suez Ship Canal, Suez, Egypt, North Africa

Northbound freighter on the Suez Ship Canal, Suez, Egypt, North Africa

Background imageFreighter Collection: Cargo ships in port, with the town and mountains in the background, Mindelo

Cargo ships in port, with the town and mountains in the background, Mindelo, Sao Vicente Island, in the Republic of the Cape Verde Islands, Atlantic, Africa




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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.