Supply Collection (#31)

Wet season supplies including rubber boots, canoes and oars line a shed at Sirena Biological Station in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

New Zealand, North Island, near Taupo, Wairakei Geothermal Power Station and Storm Clouds

Young black men carrying supplies from a food distribution center at a church in Washington, D. C
WASHINGTON: RIOTS, 1968. Young black men carrying supplies from a food distribution center at a church in Washington, D.C

Dock on the James River at City Point, Virginia, location of Ulysses S. Grants supply depot during the Siege of
CIVIL WAR: CITY POINT. Dock on the James River at City Point, Virginia, location of Ulysses S. Grants supply depot during the Siege of Petersburg, 1864-65

LCC-LFB Grand Hotel fire, Trafalgar Square W1
Firefighters in breathing apparatus attend a fire in the Grand Hotel, on the corner of Trafalgar Square and Northumberland Avenue

GLC LFB Breathing apparatus communications set
Battery operated communications equipment for use with compressed air breathing apparatus sets. Microphones are fitted into the specially adapted full face masks

GLC-LFB - Morris utility van, LFB Water Section
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned, showing each type of fire engine either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB live rescue drill, by a line, at Southwark HQ
A fireman is being lowered by a line from a building at Southwark HQ during practice rescues. In the foreground is an example of a first aid 12 horsepower

LCC-MFB petrol driven motor tender
This chain transmission driven first-aid tender carried the first small water tank which operated under pressure of carbon dioxide gas

LCC-LFB 100ft mechanical turntable ladder (TL)
An example of the all steel turntable ladder which was first introduced into the London Fire Brigade in the 1930s. It required a pump to be in attendance to supply water to its monitor

NFS (London) fire station pumping exercise, WW2
An NFS firefighter using a trailer pump to lift water from the static dam at an NFS fire station and relaying the water

NFS (London) open water pumping exercise, WW2
NFS London firefighters undertaking a pumping exercise from an open water supply (reservoir)

NFS (London Region) water relay exercise, WW2
The Blitz had shown the vital importance of securing a good water supply and the dire consequences when it failed. NFS London firefighters practised large scale exercises securing a water supply

NFS (London Region) constructing a water dam, WW2
London firefighters constructing a self-assembly emergency dam. These dams were carried on special water units that also towed a trailer pump and could provided a static water supply close to fires

NFS (London Region No 5) pump escape and crew, WW2
The pump escape from the Regional Headquarters fire station Lambeth in the headquarters drill yard. The escape has been removed and the rear mounted pump is being operated

Construction of an EWS dam, Abbey Street, Bermondsey
Emergency water supplies (EWS) were critical to provide the much needed water to fire crews fighting the fires caused by wartime bombing and, in particular, incendiary attacks

NFS (London Region) Trailer pumps on bridge buttress, WW2
Firefighters from the NFS River Service (Station R1, Lambeth) placing a trailer pump on an elevated buttress on Vauxhall Bridge to supplement emergency water supplies to fire crews on land

Blitz in London -- Queen Victoria Street and Thames Street
Blitz in London -- the apparent confusion of fire hose as London firefighters try to get to grips with the widespread fires started by enemy bombing attacks

LFB Iron Ration Cupboard (Wood Specimen)
An example of an Iron Ration Cupboard for the London Fire Brigade(Wood Specimen)

CIVIL WAR: SUPPLY BASE, 1864. Wagons of the U. S. Sanitary Commission and crowds at the landing at Belle Plain
CIVIL WAR: SUPPLY BASE, 1864. Wagons of the U.S. Sanitary Commission and crowds at the landing at Belle Plain, Virigina, when it served as a Union Army supply base during General Ulysses S

BLACK TROOPS, 1864. A black soldier in the Union Army leading a supply train. Wood engraving, French, 1864

CIVIL WAR: 7 DAYS BATTLES. Having set fire to stores which they were unable to transport, Union forces under the command of General William B

CIVIL WAR: WHARF, 1863. Union Army supply boats at a wharf at Aquia Creek Landing, Virginia. Photograph, 1863

FLORIDA: STORING FOOD, 1591. Florida Native Americans carrying provisions in baskets to a storehouse, to be used only in cases of dire necessity

ROBINSON CRUSOE. R. Crusoe saving his Goods out of the Wreck of the Ship. Engraved illustration for an edition of Daniel Defoes Robinson Crusoe, published in London, 1722

NEW YORK: WATER SUPPLY. Pumping the first water in New York City to be carried by the Croton Aqueduct. Wood engraving, 1860

NEW YORK: WATER SUPPLY. Scene in New York during the first days of the water supply being carried into town by the Croton Aqueduct. Wood engraving, 1860

SCHOOLHOUSE: EQUIPMENT. Specimens of apparatus from a schoolhouse. Wood engraving, American, mid-19th century

MORMON WIVES, 1875. Mormondom - A Fresh Supply of Wives - Going out to the Settlements. Wood engraving, American, 1875

SANTA MARIA: WRECK, 1492. / nNatives of Hispaniola aid Christopher Columbus crew
SANTA MARIA: WRECK, 1492. /nNatives of Hispaniola aid Christopher Columbus crew in salvaging supplies from the Santa Maria, wrecked on a coral reef on Christmas Day 1492

JOHNSTOWN FLOOD, 1889. The arrival and shipment of relief supplies, for the victims of the flood that destroyed Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on 31 May 1889, at the Pennsylvania Railroad Station

JOHNSTOWN FLOOD, 1889. Distributing clothing and other supplies to flood victims at Johnstown, Pennsylvania, after the flood of 31 May 1889. Engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

Solar energy panels, providing energy for eco-house, newly built detached dwelling, Albacete, Castilla la Mancha, Spain, october

Small wind turbine on narrowboat, supplying energy to domestic items, Oxfordshire, England, may

Close-up of small wind turbine on narrowboat, supplying energy to domestic items, Oxfordshire, England, may

Municipal Water Works, Santa Clara, California
The Municipal Water Works, Santa Clara, California Date: circa 1904

Ewarts Califont Hot Water Supply, 1927
Advertisement for Ewarts Califont Hot Water Supply, advising you to just turn the tap to enjoy hot, running water. Beyond a bathroom, a maid does the washing in a large butlers sink. Date: 1927

View of the Distributing Reservoir, New York. On Murrays Hill, - City of New York. Date: 1842

Will you supply eyes for the Navy? Navy ships need binoculars and spy-glasses. Poster showing a captain on deck at sea, blindfolded and reaching out. Date 1917

City Point, Va. View of waterfront with Federal supply boats. Photograph of the main eastern theater of war, the siege of Petersburg, June 1864-April 1865. Date Between 1860 and 1865

White House Landing, Va. Supply vessels at anchor. Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, the Peninsular Campaign, May-August 1862. Date 1862

City Point, Va. vicinity. Medical supply boat Planter at General Hospital wharf on the Appomattox. Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, the siege of Petersburg, June 1864-April 1865

Market Reports Series - Miniature Fish for Breakfast
One of the Market Reports illustrated postcard series. Fish: There was a poor supply this morning. A gentleman baulks at the miniature nature of his breakfast kipper

Slums near the Capitol, Washington, DC With the Capitol clearly in view, these houses exist under the most unsanitary conditions; outside privies, no inside water supply and overcrowded conditions

The dangers that The Royal Army Services Corps faced 1915
This scene depicts the difficulties and dangers of shell fire, for The Royal Army Services Corps (RASC), when trying to get supplies of food, water and clothing to the front. 1915

The French Red Cross
" The French Red Cross never forgets them..." A superb stylised postcard praising the efforts of the French Red Cross in World War Two - entering the warzone with supplies to aid

Flooding near the Pyramids, Egypt. People bring containers to fill with water. Date: early 20th century

Incan Fountain - Cuzco, Peru
The Incan people of South America built complex water supply and aqueduct systems, highlighting the advanced hydraulic and civil engineering capabilities of the Inca

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"Supply: The Lifeline of Exploration and Triumph" From the treacherous slopes of Mount Everest to the battlefields of World War II, it has always been the backbone of success. Sir Edmund Hillary, a legendary New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, understood this well as he stood near the summit alongside Tenzing Norgay on that historic day in 1953. The Royal Logistic Corps, with their unwavering dedication, ensured that supplies reached soldiers during crucial moments like D-Day. As supplies poured ashore amidst chaos and uncertainty, they became a beacon of hope for those fighting for freedom. Innovation also played its part in ensuring supply efficiency. The steam engine with its governor revolutionized transportation by enabling goods to be transported swiftly across vast distances. Meanwhile, a French bathroom from 1906 showcased how even mundane necessities were not exempt from advancements in supply technology. During WWI, German soldiers relied on gas masks stored meticulously in metal containers to protect themselves against deadly chemical attacks. These vital supplies served as armor against an unseen enemy. The Normandy Landings on June 6th, 1944 marked a turning point in WWII. Behind the scenes lay meticulous planning aided by detailed Ordnance Survey maps copied by German forces who marked bombing targets—a testament to both sides recognizing the significance of strategic supply routes. Even beyond warfare lies the importance of supply; oil rigs such as Dixilyn Field off Cornwall's coast ensure energy reaches our homes while Cunard Liner RMS Scythia ferried passengers across vast oceans—both examples showcasing how global connectivity relies upon uninterrupted supplies. However, history is not without its darker moments; Sherman's March to the Sea saw plantations plundered as troops sought essential provisions amidst chaos and destruction—an unfortunate reminder that desperation can lead to dire actions. Supply disruptions can have catastrophic consequences too; train derailments during World War I halted critical shipments at a time when every resource was vital for survival.