Sea Port Collection (#2)

Boats at sea port with the City of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK

Colonial New York harbor, 1667
New York City after its surrender by the Dutch, 1667. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

Cartoon protesting Jeffersons trade embargo, 1807
Cartoon protesting the Embargo Act passed by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Calvi, view to Citadel, Balagne, Corsica Island, France

Calvi Marina, Balagne, Corsica Island, France

Calvi Marina, Balagne, West Coast, Corsica Island, France

Life in Boston, Massachusetts, 1660s
Colonial seaport of Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, in the 1660s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Puritan prisoner in the pillory in New England
Puritan offender standing in the pillory in a New England seaport, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Port of Cheringhee, Calcutta, plate 32 from Oriental Scenery
STC136987 Port of Cheringhee, Calcutta, plate 32 from Oriental Scenery: Twenty Four Views in Hindoostan, engraved by Thomas and William (1769-1837) Daniell, published 1798 (colour litho) by Daniell

The Russian Attack on Sinope, illustration from Cassell
STC393209 The Russian Attack on Sinope, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Overend

The Siege of Rochelle, from The History of France, by Emile de Bonnechose
PML143610 The Siege of Rochelle, from The History of France, by Emile de Bonnechose, published by Ward, Lock and Co, London (engraving) by English School

The people of Capernaum bringing Jesus many to heal
LLM339674 The people of Capernaum bringing Jesus many to heal by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The people of Capernaum bringing Jesus many to heal)

The Venetian fleet led by Captain Ivanovich da Dabrota against Turkish Pirates at Durazzo
TPG89991 The Venetian fleet led by Captain Ivanovich da Dabrota against Turkish Pirates at Durazzo, 1756 (oil on canvas) (b&w photo) by Italian School, (18th century); Museo Storico Navale, Venice

Genoa, 1904 (oil on canvas)
DRB128777 Genoa, 1904 (oil on canvas) by MacWhirter, John (1839-1911); 44.45x76.2 cm; The Drambuie Collection, Edinburgh, Scotland; Scottish, out of copyright

Inside a British coastal Sea Fort. Picture shows the soldiers manning the defence gun. Location unknown. North of England is suggested on the caption. Picture taken circa 17th February 1942

Settlement at Boston, 1630s
Windmill overlooking the first houses at Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1630s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Nantucket in the 1850s
Sailing ships in the harbor of Nantucket, Massachusetts, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Founding of Baltimore, Maryland
Colonial surveyors laying out Baltimore Town, January 12, 1730. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by F.B. Mayer

Charleston, South Carolina, 1870s
Bird s-eye view of Charleston, South Carolina, in the mid-19th century Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial shipyard
Ship-building in colonial North America. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Charleston, South Carolina, 1700s
Port of Charleston, South Carolina, before the American Revolution. Hand-colored 19th-century halftone reproduction of an illustration

Clipper ship Flying Cloud launched in Boston
Launch of shipbuilder Donald McKays clipper ship " Flying Cloud" in Boston, 1851. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Charleston, South Carolina, 1780
Seaport of Charleston, South Carolina, during the American Revolution. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Busy New Orleans waterfront, late 1800s
Steamboats and barges on the Mississippi River at New Orleans, circa 1880. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Dutch merchants trading with Native Americans on Manhattan Island, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Ellis Island buildings in New York harbor, 1901. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Hopeful immigrants in the port of New York, 1800s
Immigrants waiting for entry at Castle Garden, New York harbor, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ellis Island, port of entry for European immigrants, 1903
European immigrants arriving at Ellis Island in New York City, 1903. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a contemporary illustration

Peter Minuit buying Manhattan Island for a Dutch colony
Dutch trading trinkets with Native Americans for Manhattan Island, 1631. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

New Amsterdam, mid-1600s
View of New Amsterdam at the foot of Manhattan Island, mid-1600s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration by Augustine Herman

Native American longhouses on Manhattan Island
Manhattan Island when the first Europeans arrived. Hand colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

New Netherland surrendered to the English, 1664
Dutch governor Peter Stuyvesant marching out of New Amsterdam, 1664. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Brooklyn Ferry on the Manhattan shore, 1700s
Brooklyn Ferry loading to cross the East River to Long Island, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial seafarers in New York, 1700s
Recruiting sailors outside a tavern on Brownjohns wharf, New York, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

Posting Wall Street in New Amsterdam, 1600s
Dutch colonist marking Wall Street in the Bowery, New Amsterdam, 1644. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Seaport of New York City, 1670s
New York City as an English colony in 1673. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

Dutch turning New Amsterdam over to the English, 1670s
Final Dutch surrender of New Netherland to the English, 1674. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch settlers arriving in New Amsterdam
Landing of the Walloons in New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Manhattan Island farm and shipyard, 1600s
Smiths Valley with a Dutch blacksmith shop, farm, and shipyard on Manhattan Island, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Manhattan Island in the late 1700s
New York City, viewed from upper Manhattan Island, late 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Immigrant families headed west from Boston, 1800s
Swedish immigrants passing through Boston, bound for the Midwest, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Map of colonial Charleston, South Carolina, 1600s
Colonial map of the Ashley and Cooper rivers, site of Charleston, South Carolina, 1600s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a document

Seaport of Sidon, Lebanon
Sidon, a chief seaport of ancient Phoenicia on the Mediterranean. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Callao, Peru, under Spanish rule, 1620
Spanish colonial port of Callao, Peru, circa 1620. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

Havana as a Spanish colonial seaport
Port of Havana, Cuba, in early Spanish colonial times. Hand-colored woodcut from Montanus

Downtown Havana in the 1850s
Imperial del Paseo in Spanish colonial Havana, Cuba, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Arriving at Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1800s
Passengers disembarking from steamships in Buenos Aires harbor, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Rio de Janeiro in the 1800s
Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Journeys through Time: Exploring the Rich History of Sea Ports" Embark on a captivating voyage as we delve into the fascinating world of sea ports, spanning across different eras and diverse locations. From the enchanting Bay of Naples in 1800s Italy to the ancient kingdoms of Judah and Israel depicted on an intriguing map, our exploration begins. Steering towards England's quaint Appledore, where maritime tales unfold against a backdrop of picturesque landscapes. Next, we dock at Colonial Savannah in 1700s Georgia, immersing ourselves in its vibrant history shaped by trade and colonial life. As we navigate further northwards, South Street docks in bustling New York City during the 1870s beckon us with their bustling activity. The echoes of a colonial family banished from Puritan Massachusetts resonate through time as they seek solace elsewhere in the 1600s. Our journey takes an adventurous turn towards the Rock of Gibraltar within the vast British Empire—a strategic seaport guarding vital trade routes for centuries. Galveston's seaport emerges next; witness Texas' growth and prosperity unfurl amidst its shores during the dynamic 1800s. The elegance and opulence surrounding Newport's yacht club in Rhode Island transport us to an era defined by leisurely pursuits along pristine coastlines during the late 1880s. Crossing over to Brooklyn Bridge when it was newly opened in 1883 offers glimpses into New York City's transformational progress. Baltimore reveals itself as a thriving hub teeming with commerce and cultural diversity throughout its booming years in the 1870s. Finally, we anchor at Watchet—an English coastal gem that has witnessed countless stories etched upon its shores throughout history. Join us on this remarkable odyssey through time as we unravel tales woven within these sea ports—each one holding secrets waiting to be discovered beneath their waves or amidst their bustling quays.