Sea Wall Collection (#3)

Governors Palace and sea wall, San Juan, Puerto Rico, c. 1903 (b / w photo)
867563 Governors Palace and sea wall, San Juan, Puerto Rico, c.1903 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Lyme Regis, Dorset, 1924-1926. Artist: Herbert Felton
Lyme Regis, Dorset, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume II, 1924-1926

Arch in the seawall of Acre

Sea walls near the harbour of Acre

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View of Whitby from the steps leading from the Abbey

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The Cobb at Lyme Regis on a stormy dawn

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The harbour wall at Lyme Regis

Sack Golden Horn Storming Constantinople Venetians
The sack of Constantinople by crusaders and Venetians during the Fourth Crusade in 1204. A strong north wind helped the Venetian ships near the Golden Horn to come close to the city wall

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The sun breaks through the clouds on a rough morning at The Cobb in Lyme Regis

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An ancient anchor on the harbour wall at Whitby

Fishing Village house in Lofoten, Norway
Traditional fishing village house next to the shoreline in Lofoten; Lofoten, Arctic Circle, Norway

Hawaii, Maui, Kaihalulu red sand beach in Hana

Old town and sea wall in Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Cote D Azur, French Riviera, France

Royal Engineers are removing the concrete dragons teeth defence blocks on the front at Hastings
Royal Engineers are removing the concrete " dragons teeth" defence blocks on the front at Hastings, Sussex. The blocks, weighing nearly three tons each, are loosened by a bull-dozer

Rough seas at Hastings. 1 February 1938

Breach in the South Devon Railway Sea-Wall, Near Dawlish, 1873

Cardinal Richelieu on the sea wall at La Rochelle, 1881 (oil on canvas) (detail of
XIR307586 Cardinal Richelieu on the sea wall at La Rochelle, 1881 (oil on canvas) (detail of 153763) by Motte, Henri-Paul (1846-1922); Musee d Orbigny-Bernon, La Rochelle

A View of Part of the Town of Boston in New England and British Ships of War Landing Their Troops
XND70115 A View of Part of the Town of Boston in New England and British Ships of War Landing Their Troops, 1768 (hand-coloured engraving) by Revere

The Log Cabin at Hamburg Harbour, 1848 (oil on paper on board)
XKH148994 The Log Cabin at Hamburg Harbour, 1848 (oil on paper on board) by Ruths, Valentin (1825-1905); 25.3x34.4 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Madeira Walk, Brighton (b / w photo)
XJF1127289 Madeira Walk, Brighton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madeira Terrace is the platform that runs from the Aquarium Terraces all the way)

Nice Seafront
People sitting along the seafront in Nice, France in August 1948. (Photo by Ivan Dmitri/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

The south-westerly gale in the English Channel rose to great violence as at high tide, waves 40 to 50 feet high broke over the sea wall at Rock a Nore, Hastings. 24 November 1946

ITALY, Sardinia, Alghero. City walls from the yacht marina, sunrise
Italy, Sardinia, Alghero. City walls from the yacht marina, sunrise

ITALY, Sardinia, Alghero. City from yacht marina
Italy, Sardinia, Alghero. City from yacht marina

ITALY, Sardinia, Alghero. Aerial town view from the east, morning
Italy, Sardinia, Alghero. Aerial town view from the east, morning

The small village of Neils Harbour, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, North America

Mutrah, Muscat, Oman, Middle East

Buildings along The Malecon bathed in soft evening sunlight with large waves crashing against the sea wall, The Malecon, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Repairing sea defences, excavators repairing seawall on shingle beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, February 2014

Major breach in shingle defence sea wall after December 2013 tidal surge, Salthouse, Norfolk, England, January

Looking along the sea wall toward Orford showing Orford castle and church, boats on the River Alde

Italy, Venice, island of Murano. Lighthouse

Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley Park, British Columbia

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"From Dawlish to Havana: Exploring the Majestic Sea Walls Across Continents" A glimpse into history: The King Class locomotive gracefully passes by the iconic sea wall at Dawlish, 1933. Where river meets city: The Genesee River flows alongside Rochester's impressive skyline, protected by a sturdy sea wall in New York State, USA. Tranquility at Lyme Regis: The picturesque harbour is sheltered by a charming sea wall in Dorset, England – a haven for seafarers and visitors alike. Caribbean charm on El Malecon: Havana's famous seawall embraces the vibrant spirit of Cuba as it stretches along the West Indies coastline in Central America. Captivating Mentone views: Artist Walter Frederick Roofe Tyndale captures the beauty of this French Riviera town from Garavan, showcasing its enchanting sea wall circa 1910. Timeless elegance in Havana: El Malecon and Hotel Nacional stand proudly against the crashing waves, epitomizing Cuba's rich history and architectural grandeur. Sailing through time at Portland's sea wall: A replica Revolutionary War era ship docks beside this protective barrier, reminding us of maritime heritage and adventure. Coastal serenity in Hastings' Warrior Square: Nestled between towering cliffs and an enduring sea wall lies this peaceful retreat on England's southern coast. Ancient walls guarding Antibes' old town: Alpes-Maritimes reveals its historic charm as an imposing sea wall protects Antibes' cobbled streets and Provençal allure. Collioure’s watercolor dreamscape: In 1929, artists captured the essence of this Mediterranean gem with its colorful buildings embraced by a protective embrace of stone along its shorelines. Sunset magic at El Morro Castle Lighthouse.