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Tanker Collection (#6)

The Esso Northumbria supertanker, a symbol of shipbuilding prowess in Wallsend-on-Tyne, takes shape at the Swan Hunter shipyard

Background imageTanker Collection: New British fireproof lifeboat by G. H. Davis

New British fireproof lifeboat by G. H. Davis
The new British all-steel fireproof lifeboat designed for oil tankers. Its sprays form a constant shield of cold water over the boat, enabling it to negotiate a sea of blazing oil. Date: 1943

Background imageTanker Collection: Alaska, Prince William Sound, an empty oil tanker, enters Valdez Narrows inbound

Alaska, Prince William Sound, an empty oil tanker, enters Valdez Narrows inbound for the oil loading terminal located at the terminus of the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline, in Valdez Alaska

Background imageTanker Collection: INDUSTRY: OIL REFINERY. Railroad cars lined up to receive cargoes gasoline from a refinery

INDUSTRY: OIL REFINERY. Railroad cars lined up to receive cargoes gasoline from a refinery, to ship to allied units fighting in World War II. Photograph, c1944

Background imageTanker Collection: WWI: SURVIVORS, 1918. Survivors of the American steamship Frederick B. Kellogg

WWI: SURVIVORS, 1918. Survivors of the American steamship Frederick B. Kellogg, torpedoed by a German U-boat off the coast of New Jersey on 13 August 1918. Photograph, August 1918

Background imageTanker Collection: OIL DELIVERY TRUCK, c1920. Texaco oil delivery truck and driver. Photograph, c1920

OIL DELIVERY TRUCK, c1920. Texaco oil delivery truck and driver. Photograph, c1920

Background imageTanker Collection: Urban scene depicting busy littered streets full of vehicles

Urban scene depicting busy littered streets full of vehicles and pedestrians running between tightly packed high-rise buildings, aeroplane taking off and industrial chimneys in the distance, side view

Background imageTanker Collection: Shipwreck on coast of Little Curacao, Caribbean

Shipwreck on coast of Little Curacao, Caribbean
Ship wreck on the small island of Klein Curacao (little Curacao) near the larger island of Curacao in the Caribbean

Background imageTanker Collection: A KC-135 Stratotanker refueling an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon over Iraq

A KC-135 Stratotanker refueling an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon over Iraq
July 28, 2009 - A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon over Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Background imageTanker Collection: An F-22 Raptor banks away from a KC-135 Statotanker during a refueling operation

An F-22 Raptor banks away from a KC-135 Statotanker during a refueling operation
February 24, 2009 - An F-22 Raptor banks away from a KC-135 Statotanker during a refueling operation as part of a Joint RED FLAG exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Background imageTanker Collection: USCG Healy breaks ice around a Russian-flagged tanker south of Nome, Alaska

USCG Healy breaks ice around a Russian-flagged tanker south of Nome, Alaska
January 6, 2012 - The USCGC Healy (WAGB-20) breaks ice around the Russian-flagged tanker Renda 250 miles south of Nome, Alaska. The Healy is the Coast Guards only currently operating polar icebreaker

Background imageTanker Collection: A Canadian Air Force CC-150 Polaris MRTT

A Canadian Air Force CC-150 Polaris MRTT

Background imageTanker Collection: A C-130 Hercules is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker

A C-130 Hercules is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean

Background imageTanker Collection: A B-2 Spirit aircraft getting in position to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over

A B-2 Spirit aircraft getting in position to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over
March 10, 2009 - A B-2 Spirit aircraft gets in position to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean

Background imageTanker Collection: Six KC-135 Stratotankers demonstrate the elephant walk formation

Six KC-135 Stratotankers demonstrate the elephant walk formation
August 5, 2007 - Six KC-135 Stratotankers demonstrate the elephant walk formation as they taxi down a runway right behind each other during a generation exercise at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas

Background imageTanker Collection: An Ilyushin IL-78MP of the Pakistan Air Force

An Ilyushin IL-78MP of the Pakistan Air Force landing at Izmir Air Station, Turkey, during the 100th Anniversary of the Turkish Air Force

Background imageTanker Collection: KC-135 Stratotankers in Elephant Walk formation on the runway

KC-135 Stratotankers in Elephant Walk formation on the runway
January 20, 2012 - KC-135 Stratotankers prepare for launch as part of an Elephant Walk formation at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida

Background imageTanker Collection: An F-16 Fighting Falcon moves into place to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker

An F-16 Fighting Falcon moves into place to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker
Southwestern, U.S. - An F-16 Fighting Falcon moves into place to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker. The F-16 is en route to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to take part in Green Flag East

Background imageTanker Collection: An Italian Air Force KC-767A tanker at Pratica di Mare Air Base, Italy

An Italian Air Force KC-767A tanker at Pratica di Mare Air Base, Italy
An Italian Air Force KC-767A tanker on the ramp at Pratica di Mare Air Base, Italy

Background imageTanker Collection: Close-up view of the jet engine on an Italian Air Force KC-767A Tanker

Close-up view of the jet engine on an Italian Air Force KC-767A Tanker

Background imageTanker Collection: An Airbus A310 MRTT Tanker of the German Air Force

An Airbus A310 MRTT Tanker of the German Air Force after a mission, Cologne Airport, Germany

Background imageTanker Collection: A B-2 Spirit bomber prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker

A B-2 Spirit bomber prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker
Over the Pacific Ocean - A B-2 Spirit bomber prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a deployment to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

Background imageTanker Collection: A F-22 Raptor refuels behind a KC-10 Extender

A F-22 Raptor refuels behind a KC-10 Extender
April 17, 2008 - A F-22 Raptor refuels behind a KC-10 Extender while at 26, 000 feet at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Red Flag-Alaska 08-2 is a series of Pacific Air Forces field training exercises

Background imageTanker Collection: A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a F-22 Raptor

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a F-22 Raptor
Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, March 12, 2008 - A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a F-22 Raptor

Background imageTanker Collection: A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F / A-18 Hornet

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F / A-18 Hornet
August 14, 2006 - A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F/A-18 Hornet from the Navys Blue Angels on its way from an air show at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska

Background imageTanker Collection: A KC-135 Stratotankerdisplaying patriotic nose art

A KC-135 Stratotankerdisplaying patriotic nose art
An aging Iowa Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker, displaying patriotic nose art, is about to retire

Background imageTanker Collection: A KC-135R Stratotanker refuels four F-15 Eagles over Oregon

A KC-135R Stratotanker refuels four F-15 Eagles over Oregon
A KC-135R Stratotanker refuels four F-15 Eagles during air-to-air refueling training over central Oregon

Background imageTanker Collection: A Navy F / A-18F Super Hornet is refueled by a KC-135R Stratotanker

A Navy F / A-18F Super Hornet is refueled by a KC-135R Stratotanker
Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 21, 2004 - A Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet is refueled by a KC-135R Stratotanker during exercise Cooperative Cope Thunder 2004-01

Background imageTanker Collection: A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-52 Stratofortress over the Indian Ocean

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-52 Stratofortress over the Indian Ocean

Background imageTanker Collection: An F-15D Baz of the Israeli Air Force in flight over Israel

An F-15D Baz of the Israeli Air Force in flight over Israel
A KC-135R from the 161st Air Refueling Wing flies a training mission out of Phoenix, Arizona

Background imageTanker Collection: Six F-15 Eagles refuel from a KC-10 Extender

Six F-15 Eagles refuel from a KC-10 Extender
Six F-15 Eagles from the Massachusetts Air National Guard refuel from a KC-10 Extender high over New England during a training mission

Background imageTanker Collection: Israeli Air Force C-130 Karnaf taking off

Israeli Air Force C-130 Karnaf taking off from Nevatim Air Force Base, Israel

Background imageTanker Collection: The oil tanker Maran Castor is underway in the Arabian Sea

The oil tanker Maran Castor is underway in the Arabian Sea
December 11, 2012 - The oil tanker Maran Castor is underway in the Arabian Sea during exercise Lucky Mariner 13

Background imageTanker Collection: Four A-10C Thunderbolts prepare to refuel from a KC-135

Four A-10C Thunderbolts prepare to refuel from a KC-135
Four A-10C Thunderbolts from the 190th Fighter Squadron prepare to recieve fuel from a KC-135 aerial refueling tanker over central Idaho

Background imageTanker Collection: A KC-135R flies a training mission over Arizona

A KC-135R flies a training mission over Arizona
A KC-135R from the 161st Air Refueling Wing flies a training mission out of Phoenix, Arizona

Background imageTanker Collection: USS Bunker Hill, INS Shakti, USNS Bridge and INS Ranvir transit in formation

USS Bunker Hill, INS Shakti, USNS Bridge and INS Ranvir transit in formation
Bay of Bengal, April 14, 2012 - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), top, the Indian navy fleet oiler INS Shakti (A57)

Background imageTanker Collection: A F-15E Strike Eagle gets refueled by a KC-135T Stratotanker

A F-15E Strike Eagle gets refueled by a KC-135T Stratotanker
April 11, 2006 - A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft gets refueled by a KC-135T Stratotanker aircraft over South West Asia

Background imageTanker Collection: Formation of Luftwaffe F-4F Phantom IIs behind a tanker

Formation of Luftwaffe F-4F Phantom IIs behind a tanker
Formation of Luftwaffe F-4F Phantom IIs of Jagdgeschawader 71 Richthofen behind a tanker of the 100th ARW over northern Germany

Background imageTanker Collection: An F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches the boom on of a KC-135 Stratotanker

An F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches the boom on of a KC-135 Stratotanker
Over Nevada - An F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches the boom on of a KC-135 Stratotanker to refuel during a Red Flag mission

Background imageTanker Collection: Italian Air Force KC-767A tanker planes at Pratica di Mare Air Base, Italy

Italian Air Force KC-767A tanker planes at Pratica di Mare Air Base, Italy
Two Italian Air Force KC-767A tanker planes on the ramp at Pratica di Mare Air Base, Italy

Background imageTanker Collection: Italian Air Force EF2000 during an in-flight refuelling with a French C-135FR tanker

Italian Air Force EF2000 during an in-flight refuelling with a French C-135FR tanker
Italian Air Force Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoon during an in-flight refuelling with a French C-135FR tanker

Background imageTanker Collection: Two F-16s prepare to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker

Two F-16s prepare to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker
Two F-16s from the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, prepare to refuel from a KC-135 on a training mission over the Arizona desert

Background imageTanker Collection: An F-15 Eagle pulls into position behind a KC-135 Stratotanker

An F-15 Eagle pulls into position behind a KC-135 Stratotanker
An F-15 Eagle pulls into pre-contact position behind a KC-135 Stratotanker during a training mission

Background imageTanker Collection: A B-52H Stratofortress refuels with a KC-135R Stratotanker

A B-52H Stratofortress refuels with a KC-135R Stratotanker of the Mississippi Air National Guard during a training sortie over Louisiana

Background imageTanker Collection: A B-2 Spirit takes on fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker

A B-2 Spirit takes on fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker
March 27, 2003 - A B-2 Spirit, returning from a mission supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom, takes on fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Indian Ocean

Background imageTanker Collection: An RC-135 Rivet Joint Reconnaissance aircraft receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker

An RC-135 Rivet Joint Reconnaissance aircraft receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker
March 14, 2006 - An RC-135 Rivet Joint Reconnaissance aircraft moves into position behind a KC-135T/R Stratotanker for an aerial refueling over Southwest Asia

Background imageTanker Collection: A KC-10 Extender prepares to refuel a C-5 Galaxy

A KC-10 Extender prepares to refuel a C-5 Galaxy
July 23, 2007 - A KC-10 Extender flown by a blended crew from McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, prepares to refuel a C-5 Galaxy

Background imageTanker Collection: A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refuels a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft over the Pacific

A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refuels a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft over the Pacific
July 10, 2010 - A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refuels a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft over the Pacific Ocean during a sortie in support of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010

Background imageTanker Collection: A F-15 Eagle receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker

A F-15 Eagle receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker
March 26, 2007 - A F-15 Eagle receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Alaska Range Complex




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The Esso Northumbria supertanker, a symbol of shipbuilding prowess in Wallsend-on-Tyne, takes shape at the Swan Hunter shipyard. As the Queens Dock in Swansea bustles with activity, cargo ships like the ill-fated Tresillian brave stormy seas. Meanwhile, oil tankers from Manchester Oil Refinery navigate treacherous waters to fuel nations' energy needs. In 1964, an unknown hero delivers petroleum to an Ilford Esso petrol station using a Leyland tanker—a snapshot frozen in time. This classic photograph has been colorized, breathing new life into its historical significance from the Chronicle archive. On another continent, a B-1B Lancer and KC-135 Stratotanker form an aerial ballet as they connect mid-flight—an awe-inspiring display of precision and power. Closer to earth, a John Deere 8530 tractor equipped with a Samson vacuum slurry tanker fertilizes fields in Alunda—nature's nourishment for bountiful harvests. Across continents and oceans alike, Panama Canal witnesses the graceful dance between tankers and tourist boats at Miraflores Locks—a testament to human engineering marvels. Teeside oilport welcomes the majestic Supertanker Golar Nikko—the lifeline connecting distant shores through liquid gold. Finally, amidst Egypt's vast desert expanse lies Suez Canal—an artery that allows tankers passage while flanked by endless sands on either side. Here unfolds a scene that encapsulates both man's ingenuity and nature's grandeur—a harmonious coexistence etched against Africa's vibrant backdrop. Tanker: A vessel bridging worlds; carrying commerce across tumultuous waves or soaring skies; delivering prosperity with every journey undertaken; forever entwined within our collective history as it navigates towards an ever-evolving future.