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"Journeys of the Past: Exploring Vessels Across Time and Seas" Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall

Background imageVessels Collection: The Collision in the Solent, the 'Alberta'meeting the 'Mistletoe'(engraving)

The Collision in the Solent, the "Alberta"meeting the "Mistletoe"(engraving)
1049278 The Collision in the Solent, the " Alberta" meeting the " Mistletoe" (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVessels Collection: Cylindrical vessel with ball game scene, Late Classic period, c. 682-701 (ceramic)

Cylindrical vessel with ball game scene, Late Classic period, c. 682-701 (ceramic)
1068991 Cylindrical vessel with ball game scene, Late Classic period, c.682-701 (ceramic) by Mayan; 20.5x15.9x15.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Patsy R. and Raymond D

Background imageVessels Collection: Krater of Dawn from Falerii (ceramic)

Krater of Dawn from Falerii (ceramic)
703288 Krater of Dawn from Falerii (ceramic) by Etruscan, (4th century BC); Museo Nazionale Etrusco, Villa Giulia, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Greek, out of copyright

Background imageVessels Collection: Crystal of Bohemia, tea and a watch (oil on canvas)

Crystal of Bohemia, tea and a watch (oil on canvas)
704160 Crystal of Bohemia, tea and a watch (oil on canvas) by Berentz, Christian (1658-1722); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; German, out of copyright

Background imageVessels Collection: Cup with decorative handle and human figure (bronze)

Cup with decorative handle and human figure (bronze)
702376 Cup with decorative handle and human figure (bronze) by Etruscan, (8th century BC); Museo Nazionale Etrusco, Villa Giulia, Rome, Lazio, Italy; out of copyright

Background imageVessels Collection: Public Fountain in Senegal, illustration from Le Senegal

Public Fountain in Senegal, illustration from Le Senegal
940181 Public Fountain in Senegal, illustration from Le Senegal... by Louis Leon Faidherbe, 1889 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: Saint-Louis)

Background imageVessels Collection: Arms, earthenware vessels, and household utensils of the Chontaquiro Indians (engraving)

Arms, earthenware vessels, and household utensils of the Chontaquiro Indians (engraving)
967970 Arms, earthenware vessels, and household utensils of the Chontaquiro Indians (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms, earthenware vessels)

Background imageVessels Collection: Double-Faced Cup, 900-1100 (gold)

Double-Faced Cup, 900-1100 (gold)
1068480 Double-Faced Cup, 900-1100 (gold) by SicAan Culture (750-1375); 14x11.8x11.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info)

Background imageVessels Collection: Cypriote Antiquities recently discovered at the Temple of Artemis

Cypriote Antiquities recently discovered at the Temple of Artemis, at Achna and at Salamis (engraving)
1061416 Cypriote Antiquities recently discovered at the Temple of Artemis, at Achna and at Salamis (engraving) by Warry (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVessels Collection: Objects in the Scriptural Museum (engraving)

Objects in the Scriptural Museum (engraving)
1097886 Objects in the Scriptural Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Objects in the Scriptural Museum)

Background imageVessels Collection: The Liverpool Pilot-Boat No 8, leading Twelve Vessels into the Mersey during the Late Gale

The Liverpool Pilot-Boat No 8, leading Twelve Vessels into the Mersey during the Late Gale (engraving)
1098916 The Liverpool Pilot-Boat No 8, leading Twelve Vessels into the Mersey during the Late Gale (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVessels Collection: Views of the coast of Japan next to Japanese vehicles (coloured engraving)

Views of the coast of Japan next to Japanese vehicles (coloured engraving)
997984 Views of the coast of Japan next to Japanese vehicles (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVessels Collection: Rafts carrying jugs in Egypt (colour litho)

Rafts carrying jugs in Egypt (colour litho)
820057 Rafts carrying jugs in Egypt (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rafts carrying jugs in Egypt)

Background imageVessels Collection: Refining the Vessel, c. 1825 (gouache on paper)

Refining the Vessel, c. 1825 (gouache on paper)
833712 Refining the Vessel, c.1825 (gouache on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); 53x39 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

Background imageVessels Collection: Vases (soft-paste porcelain with paint & gilt)

Vases (soft-paste porcelain with paint & gilt)
877754 Vases (soft-paste porcelain with paint & gilt) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; Acquired by Henry Walters; French, out of copyright

Background imageVessels Collection: The Intrepid and Pioneer steam vessels fitting out for the Arctic expedition (engraving)

The Intrepid and Pioneer steam vessels fitting out for the Arctic expedition (engraving)
608356 The Intrepid and Pioneer steam vessels fitting out for the Arctic expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVessels Collection: Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic)

Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic)
423790 Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic) by Etruscan, (4th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

Background imageVessels Collection: Cruet set on stand, from a pattern book of Neo-classical metalwork designs put together

Cruet set on stand, from a pattern book of Neo-classical metalwork designs put together
468635 Cruet set on stand, from a pattern book of Neo-classical metalwork designs put together by Duhamel, c.1770s-80s (engraving) by French School

Background imageVessels Collection: Achilles playing the lyre (pen & ink on paper)

Achilles playing the lyre (pen & ink on paper)
BMT409248 Achilles playing the lyre (pen & ink on paper) by Normand, Charles Pierre Joseph (1765-1840); 36x32 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Background imageVessels Collection: Containers (mother of pearl)

Containers (mother of pearl)
LIT389933 Containers (mother of pearl) by Thai School; Bangkok, Thailand; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Thai, out of copyright

Background imageVessels Collection: Blue and white porcelain (ceramic)

Blue and white porcelain (ceramic)
LIT389893 Blue and white porcelain (ceramic) by Chinese School; Jim Thompson House, Bangkok, Thailand; (add.info.: Porcelain imported to Thailand from the 16th to 19th century;)

Background imageVessels Collection: Pottery from Ban Don Ta Phet (ceramic)

Pottery from Ban Don Ta Phet (ceramic)
LIT389512 Pottery from Ban Don Ta Phet (ceramic) by Prehistoric; Bangkok National Museum, Bangkok, Thailand; (add.info.: an archaeological site in the Phanom Thuan district)

Background imageVessels Collection: Achilles mourning the death of Patroclus (pen & ink on paper)

Achilles mourning the death of Patroclus (pen & ink on paper)
BMT409251 Achilles mourning the death of Patroclus (pen & ink on paper) by Normand, Charles Pierre Joseph (1765-1840); 36x32 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt

Background imageVessels Collection: Wine maker and dealer, from The Hindus, or the Description of their Manners

Wine maker and dealer, from The Hindus, or the Description of their Manners
STC439597 Wine maker and dealer, from The Hindus, or the Description of their Manners, Costumes and Ceremonies, c.1808-12 (coloured etching) by Solvyns

Background imageVessels Collection: Russian Vessels frozen in at the Mouth of the Dnieper (engraving)

Russian Vessels frozen in at the Mouth of the Dnieper (engraving)
2773315 Russian Vessels frozen in at the Mouth of the Dnieper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Vessels frozen in at the Mouth of the Dnieper)

Background imageVessels Collection: The English fleet before Cadiz, Spain, 30 June 1596, prior to an attack on the harbour

The English fleet before Cadiz, Spain, 30 June 1596, prior to an attack on the harbour, followed by the storming and capture of Cadiz, part of the Anglo-Spanish War (1585-1604). Date: 1596

Background imageVessels Collection: A Great name in British Naval History - The Nine Royal Navy vessels to bear the name

A Great name in British Naval History - The Nine Royal Navy vessels to bear the name Vanguard (1586-1946). Date: 1946

Background imageVessels Collection: Lieutenant Edward Nicolls boarding a French privateer cutter, the Albion

Lieutenant Edward Nicolls boarding a French privateer cutter, the Albion, off Monte Cristi, Santo Domingo, West Indies, 5 November 1803. Date: 1803

Background imageVessels Collection: Fishermen unloading their catch during the herring harvest, October and November

Fishermen unloading their catch during the herring harvest, October and November. Date: November 1910

Background imageVessels Collection: French enemy ships stranded off the Point of Grao (or Grau, the port of Valencia, Spain)

French enemy ships stranded off the Point of Grao (or Grau, the port of Valencia, Spain), during the Peninsular War (1807-1814). Date: 1811-1812

Background imageVessels Collection: Engraved and tooled copper, India (chromolitho)

Engraved and tooled copper, India (chromolitho)
2783043 Engraved and tooled copper, India (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraved and tooled copper, India)

Background imageVessels Collection: Porter filling water containers, India, c. 1880 s

Porter filling water containers, India, c. 1880 s
Porters filling water containers, India, c.1880 s

Background imageVessels Collection: East London Harbour (b / w photo)

East London Harbour (b / w photo)
3092493 East London Harbour (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East London Harbour)

Background imageVessels Collection: Work box, c. 1830 (varnished and transfer-printed horse chestnut

Work box, c. 1830 (varnished and transfer-printed horse chestnut
3084509 Work box, c.1830 (varnished and transfer-printed horse chestnut, lined with paper and manila paper, with pressed metal attachments) by English School

Background imageVessels Collection: Tea caddy, c. 1860 (carved and incised wooden caddy with zinc

Tea caddy, c. 1860 (carved and incised wooden caddy with zinc
3084508 Tea caddy, c.1860 (carved and incised wooden caddy with zinc and velvet lined compartments and containing a cut glass bowl) by English School

Background imageVessels Collection: Tea bowl, 1775-99 (porcelain)

Tea bowl, 1775-99 (porcelain)
3084484 Tea bowl, 1775-99 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); 5.1x8.7 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Tea bowl made from porcelain)

Background imageVessels Collection: Ink stand (metal)

Ink stand (metal)
3084415 Ink stand (metal) by English School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageVessels Collection: Vase, Burmantofts Pottery, c. 1890-99 (ceramic)

Vase, Burmantofts Pottery, c. 1890-99 (ceramic)
2652189 Vase, Burmantofts Pottery, c.1890-99 (ceramic) by English School, (19th century); height: 17.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Background imageVessels Collection: The Seizure of Arms off the Persian Coast (litho)

The Seizure of Arms off the Persian Coast (litho)
1615297 The Seizure of Arms off the Persian Coast (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seizure of Arms off the Persian Coast)

Background imageVessels Collection: The City Steamboat Companys Vessels (engraving)

The City Steamboat Companys Vessels (engraving)
1618337 The City Steamboat Companys Vessels (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City Steamboat Companys Vessels)

Background imageVessels Collection: Vessels Ashore in Batten Bay, Plymouth Sound, during the late Gale (engraving)

Vessels Ashore in Batten Bay, Plymouth Sound, during the late Gale (engraving)
1610753 Vessels Ashore in Batten Bay, Plymouth Sound, during the late Gale (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vessels Ashore in Batten Bay, Plymouth Sound)

Background imageVessels Collection: Submarine Navigation (engraving)

Submarine Navigation (engraving)
1602308 Submarine Navigation (engraving) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); Private Collection; (add.info.: Submarine Navigation. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 June 1855)

Background imageVessels Collection: The Anglo-German Ultimatum to Venezuela, the Blockading Fleets (litho)

The Anglo-German Ultimatum to Venezuela, the Blockading Fleets (litho)
1601349 The Anglo-German Ultimatum to Venezuela, the Blockading Fleets (litho) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anglo-German Ultimatum to Venezuela)

Background imageVessels Collection: Vessels of the New Imperial Chinese Squadron (engraving)

Vessels of the New Imperial Chinese Squadron (engraving)
1588092 Vessels of the New Imperial Chinese Squadron (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vessels of the New Imperial Chinese Squadron)

Background imageVessels Collection: WW2 - Corvette of the Wild Waterbird class

WW2 - Corvette of the Wild Waterbird class which transported the ILN special artist C E Turner around various UK ports accompanying a merchant fleet. 1941

Background imageVessels Collection: WW2 - Corvette versus Submarine - Corvette wins

WW2 - Corvette versus Submarine - Corvette wins
WW2 - Corvette versus submarine and the corvette wins: A dramatic incident in The Battle of the Atlantic Date: 1941

Background imageVessels Collection: WW2 - Corvette on guard - The Battle of the Atlantic

WW2 - Corvette on guard - The Battle of the Atlantic
WW2 - Corvette on guard during The Battle of the Atlantic. Date: 1941

Background imageVessels Collection: WW2 - Corvette Screening Merchantmen from Enemy attacks

WW2 - Corvette Screening Merchantmen from Enemy attacks
WW2 - A corvette screening a convoy of Merchantmen, bringing them safely home protected from enemy attacks. 1941




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"Journeys of the Past: Exploring Vessels Across Time and Seas" Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860-1870s: Witness the picturesque charm of fishing vessels nestled in the tranquil harbour of Polperro, a timeless scene from Victorian England. Appledore's Maritime Legacy: Step into the maritime heritage of Appledore, England as it unveils its shipbuilding prowess that has shaped seafaring history for centuries. Isle of Mull's Forgotten Beauties: Discover the haunting beauty of old fishing boats gently decaying on the sandy shores of Scotland's Isle of Mull, a poignant reminder of their once-thriving livelihoods. The Mighty Massey Shaw: Behold the LCC-LFB fireboat Massey Shaw standing tall against Westminster's iconic backdrop, symbolizing London's unwavering resilience in combating fires along its historic River Thames. Warriors Afloat: Immerse yourself in Viking lore as you envision a mighty longship carrying fierce warriors across treacherous waters, epitomizing strength and conquest during ancient times. Fornells' Fishing Haven: Lose yourself amidst colorful fishing boats bobbing serenely in Fornells' charming harbor on Spain's Balearic Islands; witness firsthand how tradition meets tranquility. HMS Warrior Takes Flight: Stand upon the carrier deck of HMS Warrior aircraft carrier and feel awe-struck by its sheer magnitude; an emblematic vessel that revolutionized naval warfare forevermore. Truro Tales Unveiled: Journey back to early 1900s Cornwall as Back Quay and Lemon Quay come alive with bustling activity - where vessels played an integral role in shaping Truro’s vibrant history. Trafalgar Triumphs Echoed Forevermore.