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"Stowing: A Journey through Time and Industries" "Stowing Sails

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Stowing Sails
A watercolour painting which shows two young crewmembers, busy furling the sails of a ship. Date: circa 1919

Background imageStowing Collection: Stowing away the Soldier (engraving)

Stowing away the Soldier (engraving)
5213433 Stowing away the Soldier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stowing away the Soldier)

Background imageStowing Collection: The Wool Industry in Australia (engraving)

The Wool Industry in Australia (engraving)
1061035 The Wool Industry in Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wool Industry in Australia)

Background imageStowing Collection: Small ice elevator, Hudson River 1875

Small ice elevator, Hudson River 1875
Pikemen sending ice blocks up a small elevator to be stored. Date: 1875

Background imageStowing Collection: Transferring ice to storehouse, Hudson River 1875

Transferring ice to storehouse, Hudson River 1875
The storehouse buildings are composed of wood with double walls and were very rough looking, in the summer the ice is loaded into barges towed down stream to New York

Background imageStowing Collection: Steam ice elevator, Hudson River 1875

Steam ice elevator, Hudson River 1875
Work was commenced during the winter months, when the thickness of nine inches was reached. Illustration showing the steam ice elevator steadily carrying blocks up to a desired gallery of

Background imageStowing Collection: The Ashantee War, shipping Stores and War Material at Woolwich for the Gold Coast (engraving)

The Ashantee War, shipping Stores and War Material at Woolwich for the Gold Coast (engraving)
1049131 The Ashantee War, shipping Stores and War Material at Woolwich for the Gold Coast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War)

Background imageStowing Collection: The New Electric Boat 'Electricity, 'recently successfully tested upon the Thames (engraving)

The New Electric Boat "Electricity, "recently successfully tested upon the Thames (engraving)
1061163 The New Electric Boat " Electricity, " recently successfully tested upon the Thames (engraving) by English School

Background imageStowing Collection: Our Fishing Industries, Drift-Net Fishing for Pilchards off Cornwall (engraving)

Our Fishing Industries, Drift-Net Fishing for Pilchards off Cornwall (engraving)
1624390 Our Fishing Industries, Drift-Net Fishing for Pilchards off Cornwall (engraving) by Craft, Percy Robert (1856-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Fishing Industries)

Background imageStowing Collection: With the West Indian Mails (engraving)

With the West Indian Mails (engraving)
1046302 With the West Indian Mails (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the West Indian Mails)

Background imageStowing Collection: Cruise of the Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers (engraving)

Cruise of the Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers (engraving)
1054209 Cruise of the Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cruise of the Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers)

Background imageStowing Collection: Lieutenant McKillops Plan for Stowing Life-Boats (engraving)

Lieutenant McKillops Plan for Stowing Life-Boats (engraving)
1607519 Lieutenant McKillops Plan for Stowing Life-Boats (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieutenant McKillops Plan for Stowing Life-Boats)

Background imageStowing Collection: The Depths of the Sea (engraving)

The Depths of the Sea (engraving)
1052834 The Depths of the Sea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Depths of the Sea)

Background imageStowing Collection: The Naval Manoeuvres, Torpedo-Net Drill (engraving)

The Naval Manoeuvres, Torpedo-Net Drill (engraving)
1047888 The Naval Manoeuvres, Torpedo-Net Drill (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres, Torpedo-Net Drill)

Background imageStowing Collection: Crusaders Ships

Crusaders Ships
Crusaders embarking for the Holy Land - galleys row them out from the shore to the sailing ship where the crew are stowing away the cargo Date: circa 1100

Background imageStowing Collection: Beach hut, Dickenson Bay

Beach hut, Dickenson Bay, Antigua, Caribbean, West Indies

Background imageStowing Collection: Derby Railway Servants Orphanage Boys Dormitory

Derby Railway Servants Orphanage Boys Dormitory
Derby Railway Servants Orphanage - beds lined up in a boys dormitory. A basket for stowing clothes is under each bed. Date: circa 1908

Background imageStowing Collection: WW1 - French artillery masked during the action

WW1 - French artillery masked during the action
WW1 - A high caliber, artillery of the French Navy is moved and stowed away by a group of soldiers. They weapon is masked away during the action under a purposely-built camouflage tented area

Background imageStowing Collection: The Ashantee War: Shipping Stores and War Material at Woolwich for the Gold Coast: 1

The Ashantee War: Shipping Stores and War Material at Woolwich for the Gold Coast: 1
THE ASHANTEE WAR: SHIPPING STORES AND WAR MATERIAL AT WOOLWICH FOR THE GOLD COAST: 1. Stowing the Forecastle Hold. 2. Surf Boats awaiting Shipment. 3. Stowing Lead for the Fantees. 4

Background imageStowing Collection: Captain Avery receiving three chests of Treasure on board of his Ship, illustration

Captain Avery receiving three chests of Treasure on board of his Ship, illustration
XJF261188 Captain Avery receiving three chests of Treasure on board of his Ship, illustration from Book of Pirates 1837 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Background imageStowing Collection: Stowing Provisions Ship

Stowing Provisions Ship
How provisions for the voyage should be stowed below decks Date: circa 1845

Background imageStowing Collection: Young yellowbelly marmot (Marmota flaviventris) grooming, Uncompahgre National Forest

Young yellowbelly marmot (Marmota flaviventris) grooming, Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Background imageStowing Collection: Drying beans

Drying beans, Hokkaido, Japan



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"Stowing: A Journey through Time and Industries" "Stowing Sails: Mastering the Art of Seamanship" Embark on a voyage into the world of sailing as sailors expertly stow their sails, ensuring smooth navigation and efficient use of wind power. "The Wool Industry in Australia: Storing Success" Witness the bustling wool industry in Australia as workers meticulously stow away bundles of precious wool, ready for export to global markets. "Unveiling History: Stowing Away the Soldier" Delve into an engraving capturing the poignant act of soldiers stowing themselves away, hidden from sight during times of war, showcasing their bravery and sacrifice. "Innovation on Ice: Hudson River's Small Ice Elevator" Discover how a small ice elevator revolutionized storage methods along New York's Hudson River in 1875, efficiently stowing tons of ice for commercial use. "Preserving Coolness: Transferring Ice to Storehouse" Step back in time to witness laborers skillfully transferring blocks of ice from boats to storehouses along the Hudson River, ensuring its preservation before refrigeration became commonplace. "Steam Power at Work: The Revolutionary Steam Ice Elevator" Marvel at the introduction of steam-powered technology that transformed ice storage forever - witness massive quantities being effortlessly stowed away with ease along New York's Hudson River in 1875. "War Efforts Unveiled: Shipping Stores for Ashantee War" Explore an engraving depicting meticulous efforts undertaken at Woolwich to ship stores and war material for British troops fighting in the Ashantee War - highlighting strategic stowing techniques employed during wartime logistics. "Electrifying Innovation: The New Electric Boat 'Electricity'" Be amazed by an engraving showcasing a groundbreaking electric boat named 'Electricity, ' recently tested successfully on London's Thames river - heralding a new era of clean and efficient transportation. "Thriving Fishing Industries.