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Slipway Collection (#4)

"From historic landmarks to picturesque coastal scenes, slipways have played a vital role in maritime history

Background imageSlipway Collection: Fishnish Ferry Terminal, Isle Of Mull, Scotland

Fishnish Ferry Terminal, Isle Of Mull, Scotland

Background imageSlipway Collection: Knockmahon, Copper Coast, County Waterford, Ireland

Knockmahon, Copper Coast, County Waterford, Ireland

Background imageSlipway Collection: 1978 Ford Fiesta Mk. 1. Creator: Unknown

1978 Ford Fiesta Mk. 1. Creator: Unknown
1978 Ford Fiesta Mk.1

Background imageSlipway Collection: The Wharf and Quay Street, St Ives, Cornwall

The Wharf and Quay Street, St Ives, Cornwall
" One of a great series of studies of St Ives, Cornwall. The Wharf & Quay Street from Seagull Flats, Morning. The Harbour Beach Foresand, cottages & Quay House, St Leonards Chapel

Background imageSlipway Collection: Picture No. 11981496

Picture No. 11981496
Mullion Harbour - Cornwall - UK Date:

Background imageSlipway Collection: Lynmouth, Devon - Harbour and Port

Lynmouth, Devon - Harbour and Port. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageSlipway Collection: Late afternoon on Wharf Road and beach, St Ives, Cornwall

Late afternoon on Wharf Road and beach, St Ives, Cornwall
" One of a great series of studies of St Ives, Cornwall. Wharf Road showing the bandstand, Crimson Tours, Harbour Cafe, Copper Kettle, Brig Y Don & Dinas Ia

Background imageSlipway Collection: Boat on slipway with cottages

Boat on slipway with cottages
Boat on a slipway with waterside cottages in the background, viewed through an arch. circa 1905

Background imageSlipway Collection: Greypoint, Bangor, from Seacourt

Greypoint, Bangor, from Seacourt - a view of a bathing place and slipway on the rocks past Pickie Pool. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Bangor). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageSlipway Collection: Greencastle, Co. Down

Greencastle, Co. Down - a view of the town taken from rocks, in the foreground is a slipway and boats and boys looking over a sea wall, behind this are buildings, one of which is Greencastle Hotel

Background imageSlipway Collection: WW2 poster, Every Rivet a Bullet

WW2 poster, Every Rivet a Bullet -- Speed the Ships. Showing a newly constructed ship on the slipway ready for launching. Date: 1941

Background imageSlipway Collection: Latecoere 521 (forward view) on slipway, 9 Feb 35

Latecoere 521 (forward view) on slipway, 9 Feb 35

Background imageSlipway Collection: The main bay of one of the Supermarine erecting shops on?

The main bay of one of the Supermarine erecting shops on?
The main bay of one of the Supermarine erecting shops on the river Itchen prior to the German bombing during WW2. Administrative offices are on the left

Background imageSlipway Collection: Rosstrevor Pier, County Down, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue

Rosstrevor Pier, County Down, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue
XJF362993 Rosstrevor Pier, County Down, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; English

Background imageSlipway Collection: A River Scene, possibly at Norwich, c. 1817 (oil on panel)

A River Scene, possibly at Norwich, c. 1817 (oil on panel)
XYC174464 A River Scene, possibly at Norwich, c.1817 (oil on panel) by Crome, John (1768-1821); 36.75x48.25 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageSlipway Collection: Warship Hercules, 1782, Johannes Schoenmakers, Hendrik de Hs, 1782

Warship Hercules, 1782, Johannes Schoenmakers, Hendrik de Hs, 1782

Background imageSlipway Collection: Upnor Castle, Kent, Henry Pether, active 1828-1865, British

Upnor Castle, Kent, Henry Pether, active 1828-1865, British

Background imageSlipway Collection: York Water-Gate and the Adelphi, Daniel Turner, active 1782-1805, British

York Water-Gate and the Adelphi, Daniel Turner, active 1782-1805, British

Background imageSlipway Collection: Liner Launch

Liner Launch
15th September 1928: The new P&O electric liner Viceroy of India goes down the slipway during the launching and christening ceremony at Stephens Yard, Glasgow

Background imageSlipway Collection: Picture No. 11067529

Picture No. 11067529
Priests Cove small fishing boats tied up on the slipway with chimney of an old tin mine on the skyline. Cape Cornwall in Cornwall, UK. Date:

Background imageSlipway Collection: Picture No. 11067528

Picture No. 11067528
Priests Cove small fishing boats tied up on the slipway with chimney of an old tin mine on the skyline. Cape Cornwall in Cornwall, UK. Date:

Background imageSlipway Collection: Cowes, Isle of Wight - Royal Yacht Squadron Slipway

Cowes, Isle of Wight - Royal Yacht Squadron Slipway
Cowes, Isle of Wight - off the Royal Yacht Squadron Slipway. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSlipway Collection: Emerald Coast - Dinard - The slip beyond St. Malo, France

Emerald Coast - Dinard - The slip beyond St. Malo, France Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSlipway Collection: Small fishing boat moored on seashore, Walmer, Kent, England

Small fishing boat moored on seashore, Walmer, Kent, England

Background imageSlipway Collection: Princess Elizabeth launches The 34, 000 ton Cunard White Star Liner Caronia, larger

Princess Elizabeth launches The 34, 000 ton Cunard White Star Liner Caronia, larger ship now building in the world, was launched at John Browns Clydebank shipyard today (Thursday)

Background imageSlipway Collection: View of causeway and slipway at sunrise, Harty Ferry Causeway, Oare Creek, Oare, Faversham

View of causeway and slipway at sunrise, Harty Ferry Causeway, Oare Creek, Oare, Faversham, North Kent, England, January

Background imageSlipway Collection: The first partially-completed Saunders-Roe SR45 Princess

The first partially-completed Saunders-Roe SR45 Princess after roll-out onto the newly reinforced slipway at Cowes. Late 1951. Date: 1951

Background imageSlipway Collection: Phoenix P5 Cork MkI N86 on the slipway at Brough

Phoenix P5 Cork MkI N86 on the slipway at Brough
Phoenix P5 Cork MkI, N86, on the slipway at Brough

Background imageSlipway Collection: Short Sunderland III ML821 being launched from the factory

Short Sunderland III ML821 being launched from the factory
Short Sunderland III, ML821, being launched from the factory slipway. This aircraft was later converted to a MkV

Background imageSlipway Collection: Boat and slip at Helgoy, Troms, North Norway, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Boat and slip at Helgoy, Troms, North Norway, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageSlipway Collection: Boat house and slip. Helgoy, Kvalsund, North Norway, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Boat house and slip. Helgoy, Kvalsund, North Norway, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageSlipway Collection: Dry dock, New York, 19th century C015 / 6081

Dry dock, New York, 19th century C015 / 6081
Dry dock, New York. 19th-century artwork of the dry dock at the Erie Basin, Brooklyn, New York, USA. This is a Simpson dry dock, a type of dry dock patented in 1854 by US engineer James E

Background imageSlipway Collection: Slipway on the Golfo di Cofano, northwest Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Slipway on the Golfo di Cofano, northwest Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Background imageSlipway Collection: Patches painted on the bow of the Queen Elizabeth

Patches painted on the bow of the Queen Elizabeth
To record the movements of the hull at all stages of the ships plunge to the waters of the Clyde the white patches painted on the bow of the Queen Elizabeth are photographed by cine-camera when she




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"From historic landmarks to picturesque coastal scenes, slipways have played a vital role in maritime history. The Cup and Saucer (Fort Grey) in Guernsey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom, Europe stands as a testament to the ingenuity of these structures. Mumbles Pier in Gower, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe offers stunning views of slipways against the backdrop of crashing waves. In 1954, Coveracks new lifeboat took its first plunge into the sea from a sturdy slipway. Bill Harvey's fishing boat Alpha at Porthgwarra, Cornwall in 1903 showcases the symbiotic relationship between fishermen and slipways. Prussia Cove looking seaward in St Hilary, Cornwall around 1925 captures the tranquility that surrounds slipways. Marine Parade in Whitehead invites visitors to take a leisurely stroll along its charming promenade lined with elegant slipways. Witnessing the grandeur of Cunard White Star Liner - Queen Mary being launched from her majestic slipway is an awe-inspiring sight. Carrickfergus Castle proudly displays its formidable presence alongside a historic slipway. The first Saunders-Roe SR45 Princess takes shape during manufacture on yet another remarkable slipway. Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth showcases bustling activity as ships are built and repaired on their dependable slips. Slipway enthusiasts can find solace at Sandown on the Isle of Wight where they can admire a serene view of boats resting upon tranquil waters. RMS Queen Mary reveals her intricate underbelly with coils of chains piled under her hull while docked on an impressive Slipway. " Note.