Waterspout Collection

The Gulf Stream, 1899, (1943). Creator: Winslow Homer
The Gulf Stream, 1899, (1943). A man drifts on his fishing boat which has lost its mast. Sharks surround the boat, and a waterspout approaches ominously

Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic - The Sprudel at the Spa
Karlovy Vary or Carlsbad (Karlsbad), in western Bohemia, Czech Republic - The Sprudel (Mineral Hot Water Spring Fountain or Geyser) and Spa Attendants in their waterproof uniforms! Date: circa 1911

Ship representing National Credit under danger, 1885
1576748 Ship representing National Credit under danger, 1885; (add.info.: Our good ship "National Credit" in danger from a silver-spout Bow of a ship approaching a waterspout labelled)

French 19th century illustration of a series of waterspouts
5306256 French 19th century illustration of a series of waterspouts; Universal History Archive/UIG

Waterspout seen off Worthing on Sunday, August 21, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Waterspout seen off Worthing on Sunday, August 21, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by the Rev. F. Piggott. The morning was very dull and thundery, attended with a few showers, and the lightning severe

Waterspouts seen off Malta, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Waterspouts seen off Malta, 1856. The weather was just what one may expect in the Mediterranean at this time of year - the sea smooth, the sky cloudless, and the atmosphere calm. At one p.m

Waterspout at New Galloway, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Waterspout at New Galloway, [Scotland], 1850. Unusual phenomenon during...a terrific thunder-storm...The foam rose to the height of fully 60 feet, boiling and hissing like a cauldron

Tin Lamp, c. 1938. Creator: Eldon Allen
Tin Lamp, c. 1938

The Waterspout (engraving)
959639 The Waterspout (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Waterspout. Illustration for The Picture Scrap Book (Religious Tract Society, c 1880)

Sailors Firing at a Waterspout (engraving)
3628887 Sailors Firing at a Waterspout (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailors Firing at a Waterspout)

"The Asia"dismasted by a Waterspout, on her Passage from Port Phillip to Bombay (engraving)
1618951 " The Asia" dismasted by a Waterspout, on her Passage from Port Phillip to Bombay (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Waterspout near a ship
A waterspout dangerously close to a ship. 19th century

Waterspout in the Isle of Capri (engraving)
1608216 Waterspout in the Isle of Capri (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waterspout in the Isle of Capri)

Waterspouts (engraving)
FEH328986 Waterspouts (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Gods Glorious Creation or The Mighty Marvels of Earth, Sea, and Sky by Dr. Herman, J)

Columbus calms a waterspout
LLM454428 Columbus calms a waterspout by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbus calms a waterspout)

Opp. p. 290. Water Spouts off the Coast of Java near Batavaia. 24 Sepr 1791
5670871 Opp. p. 290. Water Spouts off the Coast of Java near Batavaia. 24 Sepr 1791. Waakzamheydt, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Waterspout seen off Worthing on Sunday, 21 August (engraving)
1613206 Waterspout seen off Worthing on Sunday, 21 August (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waterspout seen off Worthing on Sunday, 21 August)

Waterspout at Oxford (engraving)
1608131 Waterspout at Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waterspout at Oxford. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 August 1855)

Waterspout seen between Bournemouth and Poole (engraving)
1625924 Waterspout seen between Bournemouth and Poole (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waterspout seen between Bournemouth and Poole)

Waterspouts (coloured engraving)
997628 Waterspouts (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Waterspout at New Galloway (engraving)
1096704 Waterspout at New Galloway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waterspout at New Galloway)

A Waterspout recently observed at Norwich (engraving)
1060142 A Waterspout recently observed at Norwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Waterspout recently observed at Norwich)

Venus rises over the ocean with a waterspout and ocean surf being lit by flashlight, Kauai, Hawaii, United States of America, Pacific

Marine: The Waterspout, 1870. Creator: Gustave Courbet
Marine: The Waterspout, 1870

The Waterspout That Joins Cloud and Sea, 1935. From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 1, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London, ]

Ornamental fountain design, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
Ornamental fountain design, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains for public squares and private country house gardens in the French, German

Fountain with dog design, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
Fountain with dog design, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains for public squares and private country house gardens in the French, German

Air Wonder Stories scifi magazine cover, Destroyimg Waterspout
THE FLIGHT OF THE EASTERN STAR (Ed Earl Repp) - the powerful aircraft destroys a dangerous waterspout by flying through it

Marine Waterspout 1870 Oil canvas 27 1 / 8 x 39 1 / 4
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Waterspout Seen between Bournemouth and Poole, 1871

VERSAILLES: PETIT TRIANON. View outside the Petit Trianon at the palace of Versailles, France. Photochrome, c1900

COOKs SECOND VOYAGE. Waterspout off Cape Stephens, New Zealand, 1773. Oil by William Hodges

WATERSPOUT, 1896. A waterspout forming beneath a thundercloud over Vineyard Sound, off Marthas Vineyard, Massachusetts, 19 August 1896. Photographed by Baldwin Coolidge

WATERSPOUT, 1896. A waterspout over Vineyard Sound at Marthas Vineyard, Massachusetts, 19 August 1896. Photographed by J.N. Chamberlain

WATERSPOUT, 1896. A waterspout over Vineyard Sound off Marthas Vineyard, Massachusetts, 19 August 1896. Photographed by Baldwin Coolidge

BLAISE MANFRE. Maltese magician of the 17th century, known as the Maltese water spouter. Etching, English, 1794

Fountains of Generalife, Alhambra, Granada, Spain Date: circa 1930s

Water Spout C017 / 3445
A waterspout is an intense columnar vortex (usually appearing as a funnel-shaped cloud) that occurs over a body of water, connected to a cumuliform cloud

Waterspout and evening sky / Spitsbergen, Arctic

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"The Power and Beauty of Waterspouts: A Captivating Phenomenon Across Time and Continents" Waterspouts, those mesmerizing columns of swirling water vapor, have captivated the imagination of artists and explorers throughout history. From Winslow Homer's depiction of a waterspout in "The Gulf Stream" to engravings showcasing their presence in various locations such as Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic or the Isle of Capri, these natural wonders have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Dating back to 1899, Winslow Homer's masterpiece "The Gulf Stream" portrays a lone sailor battling against not only the relentless forces of nature but also a menacing waterspout looming nearby. This iconic painting serves as a reminder of both man's vulnerability and his resilience when faced with the awesome power unleashed by these atmospheric phenomena. Engravings like "Sailors Firing at a Waterspout" or "Columbus calms a waterspout" transport us back to historical moments where sailors encountered these awe-inspiring spectacles firsthand. These depictions highlight humanity's fascination with understanding and taming nature while simultaneously acknowledging its uncontrollable might. Beyond artistic representations, real-life encounters with waterspouts have been documented across different regions. Engravings depicting ships navigating perilously close to towering waterspouts off the coast of Java or near Batavaia in 1791 serve as testament to seafarers' bravery amidst treacherous conditions. Closer to home, an engraving titled "Waterspout seen off Worthing on Sunday, 21 August" showcases how even seemingly calm coastal towns can be transformed into scenes straight out of mythology when confronted with this extraordinary weather phenomenon. Not limited solely to maritime settings, landlocked areas such as Oxford are not exempt from witnessing these captivating displays either.