Prow Collection (page 2)

Coin Depicting a Ships Prow, after 307-243 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting a Ships Prow, after 307-243 BCE

Head of a Child on the Bow of a Ship, from Divers Masques, ca. 1635-45

Red Star Line, c. 1900 (lithograph in colours)
1766912 Red Star Line, c.1900 (lithograph in colours) by Cassiers, Hendrick (1858-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Red Star Line. Hendrick Cassiers (1858-1944)

The West Wind, 1891 (oil on canvas)
3949563 The West Wind, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 76.2x111.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Boating expedition (photo)
6030053 Boating expedition (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boating expedition)

An unforgettable show, the procession of the Eucharistic Flotilla on the sea of Genoa (colour litho)
2809237 An unforgettable show, the procession of the Eucharistic Flotilla on the sea of Genoa (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An unforgettable show)

Norman and Crusader ships of the Middle Ages (chromolitho)
2788796 Norman and Crusader ships of the Middle Ages (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norman and Crusader ships of the Middle Ages)

HMS "Royal Albert"(chromolitho)
2790844 HMS " Royal Albert" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Royal Albert." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

Attic black-figure dinos krater depicting a line of ships (ceramic) (b / w photo)
XIR267105 Attic black-figure dinos krater depicting a line of ships (ceramic) (b/w photo) by Greek, (6th century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Studio Giraudon c)

Canadian Pacific to Canada & USA, 1933 (lithograph in colours)
1766915 Canadian Pacific to Canada & USA, 1933 (lithograph in colours) by Shoesmith, Kenneth (1890-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canadian Pacific to Canada & USA)

First Mate, (oil on board)
822733 First Mate, (oil on board) by Hawthorne, Charles Webster (1872-1930); 122.5x122.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: First Mate. Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872-1930). Oil on board

Poop, prow, anchor and rudder of Roman galley (engraving)
5200969 Poop, prow, anchor and rudder of Roman galley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poop, prow, anchor and rudder of Roman galley)

Cross-section of the fully completed inside of a vessel
XIR415000 Cross-section of the fully completed inside of a vessel, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert, plate 37 (pencil & w/c on paper) by French School

16th century gondola shaped cup inlaid with lapis lazuli
REV326667 16th century gondola shaped cup inlaid with lapis lazuli, mounted in enamelled and silver gilt, illustration from the Dictionnaire de l ameublement et de la decoration by Henry Havard

Roman bireme and boat
Roman bireme with two decks of oars found on Trajans Column 2, and boat with wolf and swan prow from a medal of Augustus 1

Roman trireme and boat
Trireme warship with three decks of oars, battering ram with swords, from the Trajan Column 2, and boat with battering ram from an ancient basrelief 1. Both with eyes on the stern

Vessels and warships of the Chinese navy. Mail ship or news frigate 1, junk with defensive boards 2, covered waterwheel riverboat 3, junk 4, and hawks beak boat with two prows 5

Sea battle between Roman and Carthaginian warships
Sea battle between the Roman and Carthaginian warships with various battering rams and prows, including a centaur. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Canoe prow figure head, nguzu nguzu, New Georgia, Solomon Islands
622693 Canoe prow figure head, nguzu nguzu, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, early to mid 1800s (wood & shell) by Solomon Islander (19th century); 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Les Navires Des Vikings (engraving)
2789173 Les Navires Des Vikings (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Navires Des Vikings. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 20 August 1893)

Debarquement Des Vikins (engraving)
2789060 Debarquement Des Vikins (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Debarquement Des Vikins. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 22 February 1885)

Antelope Head, 525-404 BC (greywacke, travertine and agate)
3617917 Antelope Head, 525-404 BC (greywacke, travertine and agate) by Egyptian, Late Period (715-332 BC); 9 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt)

Young Parisians at the Seaside (colour litho)
1041822 Young Parisians at the Seaside (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Parisians at the Seaside)

WW2 - Rough Sea aboard the USS Pennsylvania - US Navy. USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) was the lead ship of the Pennsylvania class of a United States Navy super-dreadnought battleship

Viking Longship
A Viking Longship heading across the sea to plunder and conquer... Date: circa 12th century

The Collision between the "Celtic"and the "Britannic"off New York Harbour (engraving)
1050582 The Collision between the " Celtic" and the " Britannic" off New York Harbour (engraving) by Nash

I Saw Three Ships (colour litho)
979642 I Saw Three Ships (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: I Saw Three Ships. Illustration for Walter Cranes Picture Book (Frederick Warne)

Millennial of Normandy (colour litho)
2779722 Millennial of Normandy (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Millennial of Normandy. A Viking longship of a thousand years ago)

Navy, longitudinal sections of a vessel and a galley, illustration from the
REV326120 Navy, longitudinal sections of a vessel and a galley, illustration from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) engraved by Robert Benard (fl.1734)

Figurehead (wood)
XVM468115 Figurehead (wood) by French School, (18th century); Musee du Vieux-Marseille, Marseille, France; (add.info.: Bow figure; ); French, out of copyright

Cross-section of the fully completed inside of a vessel
XIR415001 Cross-section of the fully completed inside of a vessel, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert, plate 37 (pencil & w/c on paper) by French School

How to sweep the liner route (Colour Litho)
2809304 How to sweep the liner route (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: How do you sweep the liner route)

A clash between the giants (Colour Litho)
2808936 A clash between the giants (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A clash between the giants)

HMS "Ajax"(chromolitho)
2790857 HMS " Ajax" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Ajax." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject)

Canoe prow figure head, nguzu nguzu, New Georgia, Solomon Islands
622692 Canoe prow figure head, nguzu nguzu, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, early to mid 1800s (wood & shell) by Solomon Islander (19th century); 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Poops and prows of Roman gallies (engraving)
5200967 Poops and prows of Roman gallies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poops and prows of Roman gallies)

The Effect of Oil in a Tempest (engraving)
3627809 The Effect of Oil in a Tempest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Effect of Oil in a Tempest)

Les Galeres Grecques (engraving)
2788955 Les Galeres Grecques (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Galeres Grecques. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 17 January 1892)

Ancient Greek and Roman war galleys (chromolitho)
2788802 Ancient Greek and Roman war galleys (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek and Roman war galleys)

The "Sybille"(chromolitho)
2790847 The " Sybille" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Sybille." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

Ships Destroyed by Greek Fire (colour litho)
PNP427737 Ships Destroyed by Greek Fire (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; English, out of copyright

Notes at the Cyclists Camp, Alexandra Park (engraving)
1061670 Notes at the Cyclists Camp, Alexandra Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes at the Cyclists Camp, Alexandra Park)

Design for the Prow of the Gallery of Pope Urban VIII with the Barberini Arms of Bees
651784 Design for the Prow of the Gallery of Pope Urban VIII with the Barberini Arms of Bees and Sun, Ignudi, Tritons, Hippocamps

Six tiles depicting a galleon (ceramic)
WDM201811 Six tiles depicting a galleon (ceramic) by Morgan, William De (1839-1917); De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; eDe Morgan Foundation; English, out of copyright

An unusual marine procession had an English scientific ship in the Indian Ocean... (colour litho)
2809348 An unusual marine procession had an English scientific ship in the Indian Ocean... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Les Anciennes Flottes (engraving)
2789058 Les Anciennes Flottes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Anciennes Flottes. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 1 March 1885)

HMS "Formidable"(chromolitho)
2790850 HMS " Formidable" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Formidable." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

A strange clash in the middle of the Ocean (colour litho)
2808874 A strange clash in the middle of the Ocean (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A strange clash in the middle of the ocean)

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"The Prow: A Symbol of Maritime Majesty and Power" The prow, a majestic feature of maritime vessels throughout history, holds tales of grandeur and strength. From the iconic Titanic and Olympic ships built by Harland & Wolff in Belfast to the bustling Front Street in Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, this symbol has left an indelible mark. Crafted with meticulous detail by skilled shipbuilders at Harland & Wolff, the prows of Titanic and Olympic stood as proud emblems of engineering marvels. These White Star Line vessels sailed through treacherous waters with grace and elegance. Traveling back further in time, we encounter the Viking Oseberg ship's prow - a fierce dragon head that struck fear into enemies' hearts while navigating uncharted territories. As night falls over Mount Nanping in 1885, a rising moon casts its ethereal glow upon a small tugboat pulling Thames River Barges. The prow leads them through darkened waters towards their destination. In Venice's enchanting canals, gondolas glide gracefully beneath arched bridges as their elegant prows slice through the tranquil waterways. This timeless scene captures the romance and allure of Italy's floating city. A Cunard poster beckons travelers to embark on luxurious voyages across vast oceans aboard magnificent ships adorned with ornate prows. It promises adventure beyond imagination. Far away in Phnom Penh during Indochina's vibrant Water Festival celebrations, colorful boats adorned with intricate prows race along the Mekong River amidst cheers from enthusiastic crowds. The prow becomes a symbol of unity and festivity for Southeast Asia. In contrast to these grand spectacles lies an intimate moment captured on film - three men rowing diligently next to the imposing prow of a steamer. Their humble boat is dwarfed by its colossal presence; yet they persist undeterred by its size – reminding us that determination conquers all.