Hoisting Collection (#3)

Changing the Guns of a Barbette Battle-Ship hoisting out a 67-Ton Gun (engraving)
1038802 Changing the Guns of a Barbette Battle-Ship hoisting out a 67-Ton Gun (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Horses at sea, using slings WWI
Thousands of war horses were bought from all over Britain to serve with British Forces in World War One. They were used to carry supplies and ammunition, transport the wounded and to pull guns

A Visit to the Fishing Fleet in the North Sea (engraving)
1054004 A Visit to the Fishing Fleet in the North Sea (engraving) by Murray, William Bazett (fl.1871-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to the Fishing Fleet in the North Sea)

The Wreck of HMS "Phoenix"off Prince Edwards Island, 12 September 1882 (engraving)
1061137 The Wreck of HMS " Phoenix" off Prince Edwards Island, 12 September 1882 (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

With the Channel Squadron, Torpedo Practice on Board a Gunboat (litho)
1056631 With the Channel Squadron, Torpedo Practice on Board a Gunboat (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Channel Squadron)

Christmas in British Columbia (chromolitho)
1054815 Christmas in British Columbia (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas in British Columbia)

With a British Squadron Abroad, the Arrival of Mails (engraving)
1055818 With a British Squadron Abroad, the Arrival of Mails (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With a British Squadron Abroad, the Arrival of Mails)

Hovelling at Deal (engraving)
1046603 Hovelling at Deal (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hovelling at Deal)

The Annexation of the Baralong Territory by the Orange Free State, South Africa (engraving)
1045735 The Annexation of the Baralong Territory by the Orange Free State, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The British Dominions beyond the Seas, the Birth of Cape Colony (litho)
1601352 The British Dominions beyond the Seas, the Birth of Cape Colony (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Peace Rejoicings, hoisting the Royal Standard at the Tower of London (engraving)
1608841 The Peace Rejoicings, hoisting the Royal Standard at the Tower of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peace Rejoicings)

Hoisting the Union Jack (engraving)
1602681 Hoisting the Union Jack (engraving) by Hunt, Alfred William (1830-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoisting the Union Jack)

Hoisting the American Flag over the City Hall at Santiago de Cuba (litho)
1606395 Hoisting the American Flag over the City Hall at Santiago de Cuba (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Captain Boytons Successful Trip across the Channel (engraving)
1611822 Captain Boytons Successful Trip across the Channel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Boytons Successful Trip across the Channel)

Annexation of the Gilbert Islands (engraving)
1603521 Annexation of the Gilbert Islands (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annexation of the Gilbert Islands)

The Departure of Jumbo, hoisting his Box from the Barge to the Quay at Millwall Docks (engraving)
1623909 The Departure of Jumbo, hoisting his Box from the Barge to the Quay at Millwall Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Departure of Jumbo)

The Delivery Of The Flag Given By The Sardinian Women To The Battleship Sardegna (colour litho)
2798170 The Delivery Of The Flag Given By The Sardinian Women To The Battleship Sardegna (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hoisting the signals for triangulation (engraving)
2781481 Hoisting the signals for triangulation (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoisting the signals for triangulation)

A Riverside Street, from London, a Pilgrimage
STC377532 A Riverside Street, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-84) & engraved by Charles Laplante (d.1903) pub

Hoisting an artillery piece onto a ridge (chromolitho)
2782671 Hoisting an artillery piece onto a ridge (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoisting an artillery piece onto a ridge)

US Navy, first hoisting of the Stars and Stripes by the Marines on Cuban soil, 11 June 1898 (colour litho)
6028785 US Navy, first hoisting of the Stars and Stripes by the Marines on Cuban soil, 11 June 1898 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: US Navy)

Hoisting a Big Gun into HMS Victoria (engraving)
1626446 Hoisting a Big Gun into HMS Victoria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoisting a Big Gun into HMS Victoria)

Hoisting Sail in the Atlantic (engraving)
1622619 Hoisting Sail in the Atlantic (engraving) by Emslie, Alfred Edward (1848-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoisting Sail in the Atlantic)

The Queens Jubilee Day at Bombay (engraving)
1594761 The Queens Jubilee Day at Bombay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Jubilee Day at Bombay)

Hoisting the British Flag on the Ruo, up the Shire River from the Zambesi, South-East Africa (engraving)
1596422 Hoisting the British Flag on the Ruo, up the Shire River from the Zambesi, South-East Africa (engraving) by English School

Hoisting the Spanish Flag, the First Flag in Florida (colour litho)
5991232 Hoisting the Spanish Flag, the First Flag in Florida (colour litho) by Sandham, Henry (1842-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoisting the Spanish Flag, the First Flag in Florida)

Hoisting the British flag at Cape Colony, 1796 (colour litho)
980889 Hoisting the British flag at Cape Colony, 1796 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoisting the British flag at Cape Colony, 1796)

The Earl of Shrewsbury hoisting his Standard on Alton Towers (engraving)
2772923 The Earl of Shrewsbury hoisting his Standard on Alton Towers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hoisting Signals, 1805 (chromolitho)
2780370 Hoisting Signals, 1805 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoisting Signals, 1805)

A takeover in the Eastern Mediterranean (colour litho)
2808977 A takeover in the Eastern Mediterranean (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A takeover in the Eastern Mediterranean)

The Visit of the Abyssinian Envoys to England, Notes on the Voyage (engraving)
1045622 The Visit of the Abyssinian Envoys to England, Notes on the Voyage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Revolution in Paris (engraving)
1052518 The Revolution in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revolution in Paris)

Cricket at Lord s, Eton v Harrow (engraving)
1052008 Cricket at Lord s, Eton v Harrow (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket at Lord s, Eton v Harrow, hoisting the Victor)

On Board a Man-O -War, Hoisting the Paying-Off Pendant (engraving)
1050355 On Board a Man-O -War, Hoisting the Paying-Off Pendant (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Board a Man-O -War, Hoisting the Paying-Off Pendant)

With Sir Gerald Graham at Suakim, hoisting wounded on to the Hospital-Ship "Ganges"(engraving)
1045007 With Sir Gerald Graham at Suakim, hoisting wounded on to the Hospital-Ship " Ganges" (engraving) by Fripp

The German Occupation of Samoa (engraving)
1046307 The German Occupation of Samoa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Occupation of Samoa)

Cruise of the Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers (engraving)
1054209 Cruise of the Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cruise of the Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers)

Hoisting a Hundred-and-Eleven Ton Gun on Board HMS "Victoria, "at Chatham (engraving)
1055578 Hoisting a Hundred-and-Eleven Ton Gun on Board HMS " Victoria, " at Chatham (engraving) by English School

Effects of Japanese Fire on Chinese Ironclads (litho)
1039089 Effects of Japanese Fire on Chinese Ironclads (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Effects of Japanese Fire on Chinese Ironclads)

French military manoeuvres in the Alps: soldiers of the Chasseurs Alpins hoisting a field gun at an altitude of 2500
6000536 French military manoeuvres in the Alps: soldiers of the Chasseurs Alpins hoisting a field gun at an altitude of 2500 metres (engraving) by French School

The Re-Arming of the Portsmouth Sea-Forts (litho)
1601359 The Re-Arming of the Portsmouth Sea-Forts (litho) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Re-Arming of the Portsmouth Sea-Forts)

Torpedo Practice of HMS Thunderer, hoisting a Whitehead Torpedo on Board after an Experimental Run (engraving)
1590037 Torpedo Practice of HMS Thunderer, hoisting a Whitehead Torpedo on Board after an Experimental Run (engraving) by Overend

The Visit of the German Emperor to Palestine (engraving)
1606766 The Visit of the German Emperor to Palestine (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of the German Emperor to Palestine)

The Transvaal War (engraving)
1590395 The Transvaal War (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 May 1881)

The International Health Exhibition, behind the Scenes at the Fountains (engraving)
1622699 The International Health Exhibition, behind the Scenes at the Fountains (engraving) by Murray, William Bazett (fl.1871-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Annexation of Christmas Island, Pacific Ocean, by the British Government (engraving)
1041549 The Annexation of Christmas Island, Pacific Ocean, by the British Government (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Annexation of Christmas Island)

The Expedition up the Blue Nile, hoisting the British and Egyptian Flags at Rosaires (litho)
1063912 The Expedition up the Blue Nile, hoisting the British and Egyptian Flags at Rosaires (litho) by Prater, Ernest (fl.1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Expedition up the Blue Nile)

The Annexation of Hawaii, hoisting the American Flag at Honolulu (engraving)
1063793 The Annexation of Hawaii, hoisting the American Flag at Honolulu (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Annexation of Hawaii)

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"Hoisting: A Glimpse into the History of Lifting and Raising" From the iconic Battle of Trafalgar (October 21st, 1805) to the bustling London Docks, it has played a pivotal role in shaping our world, and is an art that transcends time and industries, as seen in various captivating scenes throughout history. Intriguingly, hoisting hops became a symbol of craftsmanship and dedication within the brewing industry. The aroma-filled air witnessed their ascent towards perfection, promising delightful libations for all to enjoy. Meanwhile, an advertisement showcasing different types of steam engines revealed how this ingenious invention revolutionized transportation and manufacturing. These towering machines propelled progress forward with their mighty force. The engraving depicting Rochester Castle in Kent transported us back to medieval times when hoisting mechanisms were used for defense purposes. This architectural marvel stood tall as a testament to human ingenuity and strategic planning. Venturing beyond borders, we find ourselves amidst the Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan. Hoisting wings into the sky marked a significant milestone in aviation history, fostering cultural exchange through technological achievements. Back on home soil, witnessing the Union Jack Flag being hoisted atop Victoria Tower evoked feelings of national pride and unity. This powerful gesture represented strength and resilience during challenging times. Delving deeper into ancient wonders, we encountered illustrations from "Wonders of Land and Sea. " Building pyramids required immense manpower but also showcased humanity's ability to conquer monumental tasks through collective effort. Leonardo da Vinci's visionary mind took us inside an arsenal scene from centuries ago—a glimpse into his genius inventions that included innovative lifting mechanisms designed for warfare strategies ahead of his time. Descending underground brought us face-to-face with miners' daily struggles—hoisting themselves up from treacherous depths while extracting precious resources that fueled industrial growth across nations. Even underwater adventures had their share challenges.