Navigate Collection (#2)

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Magellans ships at Mactan, an island in the Philippines, where Magellan was killed in a battle with natives, 1521. Hand-colored 19th-century halftone reproduction of a 16th-century engraving

Mariana Islands in the Pacific discovered by Magellan, 1521
The Ladrones, later called the Marianas, and a native outrigger drawn by Pigafetta on the Magellan expedition, 1521. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 16th-century illustration

Magellans route across the Pacific
Route of Magellans ships across the Pacific while circumnavigating the earth, 1519-1522. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sir John Franklin, 1786 - 1847. English Royal Navy officer, explorer of the Arctic and Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemens Land (now Tasmania) from 1837 to 1843

Dramatic moon behind St Marys Lighthouse illuminated at night on Whitley Bay, England
Dramatic moon behind St. Marys Island Lighthouse illuminated at night on Whitley Bay and a shooting star in the night sky; Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

St Marys Lighthouse illuminated at night on Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, England, UK
St Marys Island Lighthouse illuminated at night on Whitley Bay; Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Lighthouse in the Fjords of Norway
Hellisoy Lighthouse, a remote lighthouse on an island in the Western Fjords of Norway with sun rays reflecting through a stormy sky; Hordaland, Norway

Waves break in predawn hours at Valentia Island Lighthouse on Cromwell Point, Valentia, Ireland
Waves breaking in predawn hours at Valentia Island Lighthouse on Cromwell Point, built on the site of the 17th century Cromwell Fleetwood Fort; Valentia, County Kerry, Ireland

Souter Point Lighthouse on a hazy, sunny day in Marsden, Tyne and Wear, England
Souter Point Lighthouse on a hazy, sunny day in Marsden; South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom

Lighthouse at Turnberry Point at Dusk, South Ayrshire, Ayrshire, Scotland

Coastal view with lighthouse at Santa Maria di Leuca in Castrignano del Capo in Puglia, Italy

Path to Lighthouse on the Dornbusch in the Morning with Sun, Summer, Baltic Island of Hiddensee, Baltic Sea, Western Pomerania, Germany

Lighthouse on the Dornbusch in the Morning, Summer, Baltic Island of Hiddensee, Baltic Sea, Western Pomerania, Germany

Coast at Morning with Lighthouse, Anse de la Beaunderie, La Couronne, Martigues, Cote Bleue, Mediterranean Sea, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, France

Cape Reinga Lighthouse at Dusk, Cape Reinga, Northland, North Island, New Zealand

Scottish coast with Neist Point Lighthouse on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, United Kingdom

Ornsay Lighthouse with low hanging clouds on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, United Kingdom

Ornsay Lighthouse with low haning clouds on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, United Kingdom

Fanad Lighthouse, Co Donegal, Ireland; 19Th Century Lighthouse

A relief party in search of Sir Jon Franklin. Sir John Franklin, 1786 - 1847. English Royal Navy officer, explorer of the Arctic and Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemens Land (now Tasmania)

Engraving depicting the interior of the United States Naval Observatory, Washington, 19th century
Engraving depicting the interior of the United States Naval Observatory, Washington

Frontispiece of Epitome in Ptolemaei Almagestum by Regiomontanus, 15th century
Frontispiece of Epitome in Ptolemaei Almagestum by Regiomontanus

Lighthouse In The Evening, Portland, Oregon, Usa

Female Kayaker Navigates Through A Melt Pond In The Juneau / Nicefield, Coast Mountains, Tongass National Forest
Female Kayaker Navigates Through A Melt Pond In The Juneau /Nicefield, Coast Mountains, Tongass National Forest, Southeast Alaska, Summer

Galleon Saint Lucia. 17th century. The Grand Duke Ferdinand I of Tuscany in 1608 organized an expedition to northern Brazil, commanded by English captain Robert Thornton

Model of warship William Rex, 1698. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam
Holland. Amsterdam. Rijksmuseum. Interior of a room with model of the William Rex warship. Cornelis Moesman, Adriaen de Vriend, 1698

The Windmill at Wijk bij Duurstede, c. 1668-1670 by Jacob Is
Jacob Isaackz van Ruisdael (c. 1628-1682). Dutch painter. The Windmill at Wijk bij Duurstede, c. 1668-1670. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Picture of The Dream Pleasure Yacht. 1839. By Robert Salmo
Robert Salmon (1775-1845). English painter. Picture of The Dream Pleasure Yacht. 1839. Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Madrid. Spain

Summer evening at Hammars repair yard, 1885, by Albert Edel
Albert Edelfelt (1854-1905). Finnish painter. Summer evening at Hammars repair yard, 1885. National Museum of Art. Copenhagen. Denmark

Nao Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, used by Christopher Columbus in his first voyage. Engraving by Rico. Colored

GREAT EASTERN, 1857. The first, unsuccessful, attempt, to launch the huge sail-and-steam ship Great Eastern in the Thames River. Line engraving from an English newspaper of November 1857

DUTCH COMMERCE, 1612. The Light of Navigation. Engraved frontispiece, 1612, to a book of sea charts by the Dutch geographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu

Magellan sails around South America to circumnavigate the earth
Magellan passing through his Strait to sail around South America on his circumnavigation of the earth, 1519-1522. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

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First map of the Strait of Magellan from Magellans circumnavigation of the earth in 1519 showing north at the bottom. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of Pigafettas 16th century map

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Ship " Victoria, " one of Magellans fleet which circumnavigated the earth, 1519-1520. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Sailing unknown seas in the Age of Discovery
Navigating the Sea of Darkness. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

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Map of the Atlantic with the New World coast, drawn in 1500 by Juan de la Cosa, Columbus pilot. Hand colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of the original chart

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Ships of Ferdinand Magellan rounding Tierra del Fuego to circumnavigate the earth 1519 to 1521. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Fishermen launch their boat into the Atlantic Ocean at sunset

Portuguese gunboat commanded by Major Serpa Pinto, at the mo
Portugal. Portuguese gunboat commanded by Major Serpa Pinto, at the mouth of the Zambezi River. Used in the Anglo-Portuguese conflict: struggle of the Portuguese against the Makoldos

Bergantina. Ceramic panel. 1779. Spain
Panel of ceramic polychrome tiles depicting a bergantina. 1779. Catalan ceramics. From the Oratory of Mariners, Palma of Majorca. Maritime Museum. Barcelona. Spain

Ceramic dish. 18th century. Spain
Ceramic dish. 18th century. Decorated with a vessel. Ceramics Museum. Barcelona. Spain

Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-1806). Pass the first strea
William Clark (1770-1838). American military and explorer. Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-1806). Pass the first stream. Engraving by A. Sargent. The Illustrated Universe, 1881. Colored

Piazetta and Riva degli Schiavoni in Venice by Antonio Canal
Antonio Canaletto (1697-1768). Italian painter. Piazetta and Riva degli Schiavoni in Venice. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Mixed ship propulsion (sail and steam), and Spanish naval sh
History of navigation. 19th century. Mixed ship propulsion (sail and steam), and Spanish naval ship. Color engraving

A turkish galley in an encounter with two british warships
Willem van de Velde the Younger (1633-1707). Dutch painter. A turkish galley in an encounter with two british warships, 1672. National Museum of Art. Copenhagen. Denmark

Bronze Age. Rock carving from Jaegersborg Dyrehave north of
Prehistory. Bronze Age. Rock carving from Jaegersborg Dyrehave north of Copenhagen, 1100-700 BC. On A sun image is depicted on a stand on a ship. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhaguen

Rock carving from Engelstrup, northwestern Zealand, 1100-700
Prehistory. Bronze Age. Rock carving from Engelstrup, northwestern Zealand, 1100-700 BC. Dance in honour of the sun is depicted. The crew of the ship behind are holding sun images

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"Navigate: Unveiling the Journey of Exploration and Discovery" Embark on a captivating journey through time as we navigate the realms of dreams, maps, and stars. Just like Arild Rosenkrantz's "The Temple of Dreams, " let your imagination soar as you explore uncharted territories. Travel back to the 11th century with the Cottonian or Anglo-Saxon World Map, an ancient treasure that reveals how our ancestors navigated the vast unknown. Witness their determination and ingenuity in charting new courses across oceans. Roald Amundsen, a legendary explorer from the early 20th century, reminds us of humanity's relentless pursuit to conquer unexplored frontiers. His expeditions pushed boundaries and inspired generations to embrace adventure. Innovation played a crucial role in navigation throughout history. Harrison's First Chronometer revolutionized maritime travel by providing accurate timekeeping at sea. This breakthrough invention enabled sailors to determine longitude accurately for safer voyages. Navigating by stars has been an age-old practice relied upon by brave sailors under moonlit skies. Picture yourself amidst this ethereal scene from 1575 when mariners skillfully used celestial bodies as guides during their nocturnal journeys. The astrolabe, crafted by Regiomontanus in the 15th century, showcases mankind's fascination with both mathematics and astronomy. This intricate instrument allowed explorers to measure angles and determine positions accurately - an essential tool for navigating uncharted waters. Dutch men-of-war battling treacherous storms off rocky coasts in 1672 epitomize courage amidst adversity. These seafarers faced nature's wrath head-on while relying on their navigational skills honed over years of experience. Step into Timucua Indian village in Florida during the 16th century; witness how indigenous communities thrived through knowledge passed down through generations about food gathering techniques and navigation along waterways.