Propel Collection (page 2)

Plate 6 figures boats decorated mythological subjects using poles
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Eros escaping sea using bow propel boat quiver
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Eros Escaping Sea Cupid using bow propel boat
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London Fire Brigade Fire King appliance with crew
A London Fire Brigade Fire King appliance with crew. In 1899 Merryweather of Greenwich modified its steamer pumps to also propel the vehicle

Pedal-powered boat, 19th century
Pedal-powered boat, 19th-century artwork. Known as the cycloscaphe, this invention had three men using pedals to turn a chain (at rear) that is connected to a propeller underneath the boat

Mechanical buoy, 19th century

Anaerobiospirillum thomasii flagella, TEM
Flagella of a spiral bacterium. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of part of a bacterium with flagella attached (light blue)

Hydraulic Propellors of HMS Waterwitch, November 1866
Engraving of HMS Waterwitch and her hydraulic propellors, from the Illustrated London News, 17th November 1866. Built in 1866 at Thames Ironworks, Blackwall

Camera-carrying rocket
A rocket used to propel a camera to 2600 feet to capture an ariel image. The soldiers are pictured here ready to fire the rocket from its framework

War photography - two soldiers with camera-carrying rocket
A rocket used to propel a camera to 2600 feet to capture an ariel image. Two soldiers are pictured here about to load the rocket into its framework before it is positioned ready to fire

The Cyclone Sail, 1897
Photograph of a small boat with an experimental Cyclone sail in the Solent, August 1897. This sail, shaped like an umbrella 30 foot wide, was designed to propel a boat without any heeling action

Stevens Screw Propeller
American engineer John Stevens is the first to apply the screw principle to propel a steamboat, though it will be some time before his device replaces the paddle wheel

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"Propelling through Time and Space: Unveiling the Evolution of Transportation" Step back in time to the bustling streets of India in the 1920s, where a rickshaw gracefully propels forward, carrying passengers with ease. This iconic mode of transportation symbolizes an era filled with cultural vibrancy and traditional charm. Fast forward to the early 19th century, where bone-shaker bikes took center stage. With their rigid frames and wooden wheels, these contraptions propelled riders on bumpy journeys, paving the way for future innovations in cycling. Before that, a dandy-horse or draisienne emerged as a fashionable means of getting around circa 1820. This precursor to bicycles allowed riders to push themselves along using their feet—a simple yet effective way to propel oneself forward. In an unexpected twist during World War I, cartoonists depicted soldiers wearing electric underpants as a comical attempt at propulsion. A whimsical reminder that even amidst chaos, humor can be found in unconventional ideas. Taking flight into the skies above is another form of propulsion—rudimentary balloons with boats slung underneath. These daring adventurers defied gravity's pull and propelled themselves through thin air while gazing upon breathtaking vistas below. Venturing underwater reveals mesmerizing creatures like the Caribbean Reef Squid from Bonaire. With swift movements and jet-like propulsion systems known as siphon jets, they navigate their aquatic realm effortlessly—an awe-inspiring display of nature's ingenuity. Meanwhile, across vast oceans lie two majestic octopus species—the Day Octopus from Hawaii and the Giant Pacific Octopus from British Columbia. Their incredible ability to propel themselves through water showcases adaptability at its finest—nature's own masterpieces in motion. From ancient times to modern marvels, "propel" has been woven into our history like threads connecting generations past and present. It reminds us that progress relies on innovation and imagination—a force that propels us forward into an ever-evolving future.