Marine Collection (#11)

Sponge diver loses his footing
Diving for sponges off the Tunisian coast, diver loses a leg to a shark

Joe Graham / SpecialistStock
Small School of Red Sea Bannerfish ( Heniochus intermedius ). Red Sea. Egypt

Michael S. Nolan / SpecialistStock
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) at cleaning station at Olowalu Reef on the west side of the island of Maui, Hawaii, USA

Yacht Aspasia Alpha sailing past Devils Crown, off Punta Cormorant. Floreana Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Atlantic Spotted Dolphins (Stenella frontalis) underwater on the Little Bahama Banks, Grand Bahama Island
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Fossilised ammonite (Asteroceras obtusum). Ammonites are an extinct group of molluscs that are thought to be related to modern cephalopods such as octopus, squid and cuttlefish

Octopus Attacks Bather
An octopus attacks a bather and wraps its tentacles around his body

Fishwife at Whitby
A young woman in headscarf and working clothes looks out to sea from the shoreline at Whitby, North Yorkshire; fishing boats are drawn up on the shore behind her

15th Century Fisherman
A medieval fishermen draws in his nets

Grimsby Fishermen
Early morning mist in No 2 Fish Dock, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. The large discs in the foreground are used as rollers to stir up the sea bed and catch fish

Tending Oyster Beds
American oystermen of New Jersey plant millions of young, unmarketable oysters at the end of the season, in April, to be harvested later in the year

African-American Marines, Battle of Peleliu, 15th September 1944 (b / w photo)
1720216 African-American Marines, Battle of Peleliu, 15th September 1944 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Peleliu battle, september 15)

Mulranny, Clew Bay, Co Mayo, Ireland

Moonlight, Eddystone Lighthouse (litho)
5222451 Moonlight, Eddystone Lighthouse (litho) by Duncan, Edward (1803-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moonlight, Eddystone Lighthouse)

Tetratheca glandulosa, Tetrateca glandulosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence

Extinct Nothosaurus, mid-Triassic period
Nothosaurus, extinct genus of sauropterygian reptile from the shell-bearing limestone seas, mid-Triassic period. Illustration from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life

Sailing ship Antiope (colour litho)
5233418 Sailing ship Antiope (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailing ship Antiope.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Clipper ship James Baines (colour litho)
5233426 Clipper ship James Baines (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clipper ship James Baines.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Skate, stingray and thornback ray
Skate, Dipturus batis 8, 9, stingray, Dasyatis pastinaca 10, and thornback ray, Raja clavata 11. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish

Barrel jellyfish, Rhizostoma cuvieri. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842

Sea lamprey, Petromyzon marinus (Marine or spotted lamprey). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

European pilchard, Sardina pilchardus (Pilchard, Clupea pilchardus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Marine Hotel, Tankerton, near Whitstable, Kent
Marine Hotel, Marine Parade, Tankerton, near Whitstable, Kent. Date: circa 1920

Polish poster for MGM film, Flipper
Polish poster for an MGM film, Flipper (the Polish title is: My Friend is a Dolphin), starring Chuck Connors, Kathleen Maguire and Luke Halpin, poster designed by Rapnicki. 1963

Detail of the gold mosaic floor, c. 1881 (mosaic) (see also 250627)
LGH250615 Detail of the gold mosaic floor, c.1881 (mosaic) (see also 250627) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Leighton House Museum, Kensington & Chelsea, London

Trawler off Cornish coast, c. 1930 (oil on card)
2957187 Trawler off Cornish coast, c.1930 (oil on card) by Wallis, Alfred (1855-1942); 18x25 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Sailing ship Golden Fleece (colour litho)
5233420 Sailing ship Golden Fleece (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailing ship Golden Fleece.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Monas Isle Steamer Launch, Birkenhead, Merseyside
Monas Isle, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Companys fifth postwar passenger steamer, was launched from Cammell Lairds yard at Birkenhead, Thursday 12th October 1950

Capetown Castle at Port Said, Egypt. c. 1950. The Capetown Castle
Capetown Castle at Port Said, Egypt. c.1950. The Capetown Castle, built by Harland and Wolff, Belfast, was launched on 23 September 1937 and was the largest Union-Castle motor liner at the time

The United States Ocean Liner entering service at speed between Capla Hague and Alderney. 3rd July 1952

United States Marine Corps - Grumman F9F-8P Cougar 141722 (msn 55, base code TN, call-sign 1), of VMCJ-3 at MCAS El Toro, CA. Now on display at Flying Leathernecks Museum, Miramar, CA.. Date: 1957

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming near mangroves, Elizabeth Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos

The Battle of Chatham, 1667 (oil on canvas)
3087147 The Battle of Chatham, 1667 (oil on canvas) by Stoop, Willem van der (c.1620-69); 142x236 cm; Skokloster Castle, Sweden; (add.info)

Parkes Castle, Co Leitrim, Ireland

Gort A Choirce (Gortahork) Co Donegal, Ireland

Clouds over the Atlantic ocean

A Marine Study, c1830, (1906-7). Artist: JMW Turner
A Marine Study, c1830. A marine study in chalk, ink wash and pen and ink. From The Studio Volume 39 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1906-7.]

Golden earrings with shaped like a dolphin
Earrings with shaped like a dolphin. Gold. From Taranto. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Iraq threat to Kuwait, 1961
Page from The Illustrated London News, 8 July 1961 reporting on the tensions in Kuwait after the Iraqi leader General Kassem had claimed Kuwait should be part of Iraq

Plesiosaur
An illustration by Neave Parker of the extinct marine reptile, Plesiosaur. These lived throughout most of the Mesozoic (MZ) era becoming extinct 65 million years ago at the time of the K-T extinction

Salmo ferox, or Ferox Trout, also known as Lake Trout, or Great Lake Trout. Date: 1879

Tinca tinca, or Tench. Date: 1879

Gobio gobio, or Gudgeon, a freshwater fish. Date: 1865

Gaidropsarus vulgaris, or Three-Bearded Rockling, also known as Whistler and Whistle-Fish. Date: 1864

Marine Hall, Fleetwood, Lancashire
Marine Hall, Fleetwood, near Cleveleys, Lancashire, England. Showing the Colonnade Date: 1949

Marine Drive, Llandudno, Conwy, Wales. Date: 1900s

Lowestoft Fishermen
Taking nets from a drifter for repairs at Lowestoft Harbour, Suffolk, England. Date: 1950s

Sea Battle of the Anglo-Dutch Wars The Battle of Lowestoft, William van de Velde the Younger, 1633-1707, Dutch

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"Exploring the Depths: A Journey through Marine Wonders" Little blue penguins, standing proudly on rocks under the mesmerizing Melbourne city lights at night, create a captivating silhouette against the backdrop of St Kilda breakwater in Victoria, Australia. (December 2016) Witnessing history's artistry unfold, a fish mosaic from Pompeii reveals the ancient Romans' admiration for marine life and their intricate craftsmanship. Dive into Roman culture as you marvel at a stunning seafood mosaic that depicts an array of underwater treasures, reminding us of our deep connection to the sea. Braving Storm Ruth's wrath, d Ar-Men lighthouse stands tall amidst rough seas on Ile de Sein in Armorique—a testament to human resilience and nature's powerful forces. The Isle of Harris in Scotland's Outer Hebrides beckons with its rugged coastal beauty—a haven where land meets sea in perfect harmony. Immerse yourself in William Heath Robinson's masterpiece "Ultra-Marine, " where imagination takes flight and transports us to enchanting marine realms beyond our wildest dreams. Discover Alfred Wallis' humble cottage nestled in St Ives, Cornwall—an artist whose love for maritime scenes captured hearts with his unique perspective and simple brushstrokes. At Aphrodite's Rock off Paphos in Cyprus' Eastern Mediterranean Sea, feel the timeless allure of mythological tales intertwined with breathtaking coastal vistas—where legends come alive by the shore. Saint Anthony of Padua captivates both man and beast as he preaches to fishes—an extraordinary moment frozen in time that reminds us of humanity's profound connection to all living creatures. In Alaska's pristine waters, witness North America's largest members of the weasel family—the playful sea otters—gliding effortlessly through their natural habitat while leaving ripples of joy behind them.