Towing Collection (page 8)

A paper mill, illustration from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
XIR287233 A paper mill, illustration from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) engraved by Robert Benard (fl.1734) published c.1770 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Goussier

Boatmen on the Rhone near Bourg Saint Andreal, early 20th century (b / w photo)
XIR253157 Boatmen on the Rhone near Bourg Saint Andreal, early 20th century (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: toueur)

On one of the rivers of China
BAL25074 On one of the rivers of China by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: accompanied Lord Macartney to China; ); English, out of copyright

The Swiss Family Robinson (litho)
KW237063 The Swiss Family Robinson (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: adventure written by Johann David Wyss (1743-1818); ); Ken Welsh; English

View on the River Thames at Richmond (?), c. 1776 (oil on canvas)
XYC199588 View on the River Thames at Richmond (?), c.1776 (oil on canvas) by Marlow, William (1740-1813); 33.8x48.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Sailing ship at sea, print maker: Petrus Paulus Schiedges I, Joseph Hartogensis, 1863

HMS Assistance in Tow of Pioneer passing John Harrow Mount, North Wellington Channel in 1853
XJF1072637 HMS Assistance in Tow of Pioneer passing John Harrow Mount, North Wellington Channel in 1853 (lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Hagoita to takarabune, New Years badminton and ship of treasures. [between 1818 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 20.7 x 18.7 cm

ALASKA: RIVERBOAT. A steamboat towing a barge of cattle, Yukon River, Alaska. Photograph c1900-1916

Tow truck lifting broken car, (B&W)

Barbaras Glider
circa 1930: Romance novelist Barbara Cartland (1901 - 2000) poses beside the glider in which she made the first long distance towed journey in England, from Hanworth to Reading

Revenge And Rosario
The Nuestra Senora del Rosario, flagship of the Andalusian squadron, is towed into Torbay in Devon by the HMS Revenge, having been captured by Sir Francis Drake, 1588. A painting by Charles J

Revenge And Rosario
The Nuestra Senora del Rosario, flagship of the Andalusian squadron, is towed into Torbay in Devon by the HMS Revenge, having been captured by Sir Francis Drake, 1588

Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey - Black Sea Sailing Boat
The Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey - Towing a Black Sea Sailing boat. Date: circa 1910

Woman ( Amelia Earhart, first woman to fly the Atlantic ) in Atlantic flying venture. The Friendship ( Fokker VIIb - 3m ) at Southampton. 19 June 1928

The wreckage of lorry taken by a Ruxley Motors Wreckers winch truck from Sidcup, Kent. 1937

Merchant ship under tow from a paddle steamer tug. 1936

A British destroyer towing an observation balloon

Vickers Type 665 Valetta towing an Airspeed Horsa off the ground

Picture No. 10867529
Man riding bicycle towing trailer with child Date:

Fairchild C-82 Packet towing a CG-15 and CG-4A glider at Greenville (SC) Army Air Base

Jock Eassie in Short SA2 Sturgeon TT2 VR363 air-towing
Jock Eassie in Short SA2 Sturgeon TT2, VR363, air-towing the experimental SB1 Sherpa off the runway at Aldergrove on 30 July 1951. Date: 1951

Renards tractor unit, showing towing attachment for trailers 1904. Engraving

Spruce Goose Hull On The Move
Culver City, California: June 16, 1946 The 220 foot long hull of Howard Hughes flying boat come to a halt on its 28 mile trip to Long Beach

Spruce Goose Wing On The Move
Hermosa Beach, California: June 13, 1946 A wing section of Howard Hughes flying boat, the eight engine HK-1, passes through Hermosa Beach on its way to the dock at Long Beach where it will be

Aquaplaning By Fiery Night
Spring Lake Beach, New Jersey: June 7, 1938. Riders of the skidding planes light up the sky as they ride their aquaplanes under the illumination of fiery torches

Worlds Only Aquaplane Band
San Diego, California: August 3, 1926. The worlds only Aquaplane Band soothes the angry waves while riding them - at 25 miles per hour!

Skijoring In The Alps
Adelboden, Switzerland: 1927 A skier enjoying the sport of skijoring behind a horse going up a hill in the Alps of Adelboden

Skijoring At Lake Placid
Lake Placid, New York: December 26, 1936 Skijoring in the Adirondacks. On frozen Mirror Lake, a group of skiers holds tight as horses pull them along

Skijoring In Germany
Jena, Germany: c. 1895. Two skiers enjoying the sport of skijoring behind a horse on a snow covered road in Germany

A station wagon towing a power boat heads up into the mountains
United States: c. 1960. A station wagon towing a power boat heads up into the mountains from the valley below in the background

Woman Worker During World War Two
Troy, Michigan: 1942. The Budd Companys Conestoga RB-1, the Flying Boxcar, a stainless steel cargo plane, being towed by a woman ground crew worker during World War Two

Soviet Soldiers Skijoring
Moscow, Russia: 1930 Soviet soldiers skijoring five abreast in celebration of the 13th anniversary of the founding of the Red Army

Reindeer Pulling Sleds. Fjord Bossekop. Lapland. Norway

Reindeer Pulling Sleds. Lapland. Finland

Ovanaker. Sweden. Europe

Dennis breakdown lorry, demonstrating wrong method
Firefighters operating a Dennis breakdown lorry (commissioned at HQ on 3 April 1936), demonstrating the wrong method of lifting and towing the front axle

Towing vehicle and light trailer pump, WW2
Two AFS men with a towing vehicle and light trailer pump

Boats towing a module of a natural gas platform through the Bosphorus, aerial, Istanbul, Turkey

European Fortress and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge over Bosphorus, aerial, Istanbul - 2010 European Capital of Culture - Turkey

NFS towing unit and trailer pump, WW2
The National Fire Service was formed in 1941 and Greater London was designated a fire region with Lambeth as the Regional HQ

Blitz in London -- Regulars and Auxiliaries side by side
Regular London firefighters with their LFB pump escape side by side with their Auxiliary (AFS) counterparts and their towing vehicle at a London fire station

Blitz in London -- firefighters with damaged vehicle, WW2
Regular London and AFS personnel standing by their towing taxi (which would have towed a trailer pump). The vehicle has suffered debris damage following a bombing raid

NFS firefighters and salvage corps working at a fire
Firefighters from Clerkenwell and the NFS Salvage Corps at work at a warehouse fire. The fire engines from right to left are; a towing unit

NFS (London Region) damaged LFB fire appliance, WW2
The former red fire engines of the London Fire Brigade were painted grey in WW2 and during the time of the NFS. Here a damaged dual purpose pump has been delivered to the Regional headquarters

NFS (London Region) fire float on the Thames, WW2
A motor launch fire float under tow by a fireboat on the River Thames

NFS (London Region) A Bermondsey towing vehicle, WW2
A towing vehicle and trailer pump from 38 A 2V, a Bermondsey sub-station located at Paragon School, Searles Road, London SE1. The picture was taken at the Regional Headquarters, Lambeth

NFS (London Region No 5) Towing Unit, WW2
An NFS towing and trailer unit in uniform grey livery, displayed in the Regional Fire Service Headquarters station drill yard

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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.