Towing Collection (#2)

The Japanese Barque (coloured litho)
BAL42840 The Japanese Barque (coloured litho) by Lenoir, Paul (1843-81) (after); O Shea Gallery, London, UK

CAMUNI Rock n. 23 with figure of four-wheeled carriage drawn by horses, petroglyphs on Permian sandstone
6202884 CAMUNI Rock n. 23 with figure of four-wheeled carriage drawn by horses, petroglyphs on Permian sandstone. by Prehistoric; (add.info.: CAMUNI Rock n)

Bump Into, 1876 (oil on canvas)
OVR364959 Bump Into, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Thaulow, Fritz (1847-1906); 90x154 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

CAMUNI Figure of four-wheeled wagon
6202881 CAMUNI Figure of four-wheeled wagon by Prehistoric; (add.info.: CAMUNI Figure of four-wheeled wagon. Capo di Ponte, Valle Camonica hill of Naquane National Park of rock engravings)

CAMUNI Rock n. 23 with figure of four-wheeled carriage drawn by horses, petroglyphs on Permian sandstone
6202883 CAMUNI Rock n. 23 with figure of four-wheeled carriage drawn by horses, petroglyphs on Permian sandstone. by Prehistoric; (add.info.: CAMUNI Rock n)

Towing a Barge in the Snow, from the album The Silver World, Japan, 1790

Towing boats against the current, c. 1764. Creator: Torii Kiyomitsu
Towing boats against the current, c. 1764

Towing the Reed, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Towing the Reed, 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. xxvi from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

The U. S. S. Pennsylvania Under Tow at the Outbreak of the American Civil War with Fort
1767430 The U.S.S. Pennsylvania Under Tow at the Outbreak of the American Civil War with Fort Monroe in the Background (oil on board) by Buttersworth, James E

The U. S. S. Ohio Under Tow in the Lower Bay, New York with a View of Fort Hamilton
1767383 The U.S.S. Ohio Under Tow in the Lower Bay, New York with a View of Fort Hamilton (oil on canvas) by Buttersworth, James E

The Hudson River and Jersey Shore from Manhattan Island (b / w photo)
5215078 The Hudson River and Jersey Shore from Manhattan Island (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

In Tow (engraving)
1053100 In Tow (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Tow. Illustration for The Graphic)

Military Ballooning at Aldershot (b / w photo)
1051602 Military Ballooning at Aldershot (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Ballooning at Aldershot)

The Salving of the "Paris", towing the Liner into Falmouth Harbour (litho)
1042851 The Salving of the " Paris", towing the Liner into Falmouth Harbour (litho) by Tuke, Henry Scott (1858-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Salving of the " Paris")

The battlecruiser Indomitable towing the wounded battlecruiser Lion after the Battle of Dogger Bank
976469 The battlecruiser Indomitable towing the wounded battlecruiser Lion after the Battle of Dogger Bank, 24 January 1915 (colour litho) by Dixon

Towing the Small-Pox Hospital Ship (engraving)
1061201 Towing the Small-Pox Hospital Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Towing the Small-Pox Hospital Ship)

The Balloon Contest, Sketches from "Number Two"(engraving)
1060469 The Balloon Contest, Sketches from " Number Two" (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Balloon Contest)

Towing the Marianne, Water-Logged Barque, into Queenstown Harbour (engraving)
2771842 Towing the Marianne, Water-Logged Barque, into Queenstown Harbour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Towing the Marianne, Water-Logged Barque)

Electric mule towing Ocean Liner through Gatun Locks, Panama Canal (colour litho)
2816178 Electric mule towing Ocean Liner through Gatun Locks, Panama Canal (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Beijing-Paris car raid, Hon. Prince Borghese and L, Barzini in their Italy at... (colour litho)
2815023 The Beijing-Paris car raid, Hon. Prince Borghese and L, Barzini in their Italy at... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

"The Argus"towing the First Russian Prize into Portsmouth Harbour (engraving)
1618960 " The Argus" towing the First Russian Prize into Portsmouth Harbour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Town and Harbour of Kertch (engraving)
1602342 The Town and Harbour of Kertch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Town and Harbour of Kertch)

The "Geyser"towing Ten Prizes out of Faro Sound (engraving)
1602309 The " Geyser" towing Ten Prizes out of Faro Sound (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Towing of the Wreck of the Spanish Barque "Vizcaya"into Newhaven Harbour on Sunday Last (engraving)
1609761 Towing of the Wreck of the Spanish Barque " Vizcaya" into Newhaven Harbour on Sunday Last (engraving) by English School

Whaling in the Solent (engraving)
1595695 Whaling in the Solent (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whaling in the Solent)

Junction of Erie and Northern Canal, engraved by J. Hill, c. 1830-32 (colour litho)
NYH189014 Junction of Erie and Northern Canal, engraved by J. Hill, c.1830-32 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Water-Lilies and Water Fairies, illustration from In Fairyland
STC222004 Water-Lilies and Water Fairies, illustration from In Fairyland: A Series of Pictures from the Elf-World by William Allingham and Andrew Lang (colour litho) by Doyle

Clearing a Wreck on the North Coast of Cornwall, from Sketches from Nature
STC214672 Clearing a Wreck on the North Coast of Cornwall, from Sketches from Nature, published 1822 (hand-coloured etching) by Rowlandson

Cutting into Winter Island, October 1821, from Journal of a Second Voyage for
TRV230414 Cutting into Winter Island, October 1821, from Journal of a Second Voyage for the Discovery of a North West Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific performed in the Years 1821-22-23

Naked to their Waist; An iron chain fastened to a belt of leather runs between their
ILN149999 Naked to their Waist; An iron chain fastened to a belt of leather runs between their legs : A girl hurrier in a Halifax coal-pit of the Forties (engraving) by English School

Peasant working in the paddy fields (coloured engraving)
XIR181587 Peasant working in the paddy fields (coloured engraving) by Chinese School; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

The sledges arriving at the Southern Depot, from Ten Coloured Views taken during
STC176400 The sledges arriving at the Southern Depot, from Ten Coloured Views taken during the Arctic Expedition of Her Majestys Ships Enterprise

Mode in wich the Young Memnons head was removed, form Plates illustrative of
STC255359 Mode in wich the Young Memnons head was removed, form Plates illustrative of the Researches in Egypt and Nubia. Belzoni, Giovannie Battista

The Lifeboat Off, 1884 (oil on canvas)
TW426943 The Lifeboat Off, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Jobling, Robert (1841-1923); 50.8x76 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Steam Tug Rescue (oil on canvas)
TW429388 Steam Tug Rescue (oil on canvas) by Hudson, John (1829-97); 61x118 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear

A raft carrying French soldiers returning home from Madagascar (colour litho)
2818712 A raft carrying French soldiers returning home from Madagascar (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brimscombe Port, Gloucestershire (oil on mahogany panel)
2961790 Brimscombe Port, Gloucestershire (oil on mahogany panel) by English School; 3954.6 cm; Museum in the Park, Stroud

Military steam traction engines with soldiers and others
Military steam traction engines towing army huts, with soldiers of the ASC (Army Service Corps) and others. Date: circa 1905

The Barrage of the Nile (litho)
1615507 The Barrage of the Nile (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barrage of the Nile)

The Alert towing the Discovery through Icebergs, the High Land of Disco in the Background (engraving)
1621318 The Alert towing the Discovery through Icebergs, the High Land of Disco in the Background (engraving) by English School

View of Iffley from the River, 1841 (w / c with scratching out)
1216753 View of Iffley from the River, 1841 (w/c with scratching out) by Wint, Peter de (1784-1849); 33.2x52.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Problem of Aerial Navigation, the Navigable Balloon, "Santos Dumont VI"(b / w photo)
1629131 The Problem of Aerial Navigation, the Navigable Balloon, " Santos Dumont VI" (b/w photo) by English Photographer

L Atlantique, French luxury liner, Cherbourg, France
L Atlantique, French luxury liner, towed home in a battered state into Cherbourg harbour, Northern France, January 1933. 1933

The Nile Expedition (engraving)
1623018 The Nile Expedition (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nile Expedition. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 December 1884)

Sketches during the Gale at Lowestoft (engraving)
1622125 Sketches during the Gale at Lowestoft (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches during the Gale at Lowestoft)

Proceedings at Borneo (engraving)
1594336 Proceedings at Borneo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proceedings at Borneo. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 3 October 1846)

Recent Evolutions of the Channel and Mediterranean Squadrons (litho)
1593738 Recent Evolutions of the Channel and Mediterranean Squadrons (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

HMSS "Dasher"towing the Jersey Mail Steam-Packet "Dispatch"off La Frette Point (engraving)
1097380 HMSS " Dasher" towing the Jersey Mail Steam-Packet " Dispatch" off La Frette Point (engraving) by English School

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"Towing: A Testament to Strength and Resilience" Towing, a practice as old as time itself, has been an integral part of human history. From the iconic painting "The Fighting Temeraire" depicting a majestic ship being towed away by a steam-powered vessel in 1839, to the infamous Medusa Raft -1 that was left adrift at sea until rescued by another ship, it has proven its worth in dire situations. During World War II, the Short Sunderland flying boat showcased its towing capabilities when it successfully pulled damaged aircraft out of harm's way. Similarly, the Jackup oil drilling rig in the treacherous waters of the North Sea relied on towing vessels for stability and safety. In moments of peril, even unexpected heroes emerge. The heartwarming story of being saved by a female bather illustrates how human kindness can extend beyond land and into water rescue operations. The Douglas Dakota picking up a glider during Normandy's Second World War invasion exemplifies teamwork and resourcefulness. This act not only symbolized hope but also demonstrated how different vehicles could work together towards a common goal. During London's Blitz in World War II, auxiliary towing vehicles played an essential role in evacuating people from danger zones swiftly. These unsung heroes ensured that citizens found solace amidst chaos. From land to air travel advancements came hand-in-hand with towing innovations. The Humber Vintage Car proudly towed Humber-built Monoplane – marking Britain's first all-British aviation achievement – showcasing how diverse modes of transportation can come together harmoniously. As society progressed post-war era saw leisurely pursuits like caravanning gain popularity; captured perfectly by an unknown creator who immortalized a 1937 Hillman 14 effortlessly pulling along a caravan through picturesque landscapes. Even military forces recognized the importance equipment such as Bristol Beaufighter TT Mk. 10 RD758 stationed in Bahrain during World War II.