Winch Collection (#5)

Large shell on its way to the front, First World War, 1914-1916, (c1920). Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in the Great European War 1914-1918

The shipping of mules, Syros Island, Greece, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
The shipping of mules, Syros Island, Greece, 1937. Illustration from Das Mittelmeer: Landschaft, Baukunst und Volksleben im Kreise des Mittellandischen Meeres, a work on Mediterranean architecture

Running the molten iron into the pigs, c1880. Iron foundry. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

Troy Town, 1498-1515, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Troy Town, 1498-1515, (1843). Scene showing the rebuilding of the city by its legendary king, Priam, after it had been sacked by Hercules

The Apollo 10 Command Module (Capsule), 26 May 1969. The capsule being winched aboard the prime recovery vessel USS Princeton at the end of its mission in May 1969

Wine-press in a house in the Roman town of Pompeii, 1st century

Crane with central winch. Codex Atlanticus f. 105 bv. Leonar
Machine. Crane with central winch. Codex Atlanticus f. 105 bv. This machine is one of the many cranes Da Vinci studied while he was living in Florence

Leonardesque models. Revolving cranes. 15th century. Models
Machine. Leonardes models. Revolving cranes. 15th century. The Science and Technology Museum Leonardo da Vinci. Milan. Italy

Leonardesque model. Work machines. Winch. Codex Atlanticus
Leonardesque model. Work machines. Winch. Leonardo describes a winch that can transform the alternated motion of a lever in the continuous circular motion of a shaft. Codex Atlanticus, shett 30v

A Union Castle Company Ocean Liner at Cape Town, South Africa being loaded with the glorious fruits of the country and other cargo prior to her homeward journey to England (the Mother Country !)

LFB dual purpose appliance (back view) with crew
London Fire Brigade dual purpose appliance (back view), with crew

LFB dual purpose appliance (back view)
London Fire Brigade dual purpose appliance (back view)

LFB towing unit (rear view)
London Fire Brigade towing unit (rear view)

German tank transporters by G. H. Davis
Tank transporters: used greatly by Germanys Panzer divisions during the Second World War. An important adjunct to the cartage of tanks, saving wear, tear and time

IDAHO: GOLD MINE. The Gold Dust Mine, Mill, & Camp Complex in Salmon, Idaho. Photograph, late 20th century

LFB recruits taking part in escape training at HQ
LFB recruits taking part in escape ladder training at HQ -- team spirit is essential as speed can save lives

TEXAS: OIL WORKER, 1939. Oil well worker controlling a portable winch to raise a drill pipe from a hole at Kilgore, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, April 1939

Dry Deck Shelter operators retrieve a deflating combat rubber raiding craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators use the buoy and winch line to retrieve a deflating combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) from the surface

A Mark 8 Seal Delivery Vehicle connected to the dry deck shelter
A Mk-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) floats mid-water connected to the docking station rendezvous buoy line that winches down to the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS)

Dry Deck Shelter operators winch down a combat rubber raiding craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators winch down a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) from the surface and it deflates as it is pulled down to the track

The Tower of Babel, detail of the construction works, 1563 (oil on panel) (detail of 345)
XAM93768 The Tower of Babel, detail of the construction works, 1563 (oil on panel) (detail of 345) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

The Tower of Babel, detail of construction work, 1563 (oil on panel) (detail of 345)
XAM93769 The Tower of Babel, detail of construction work, 1563 (oil on panel) (detail of 345) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish

Ramsgate, engraved by Joseph Clayton Bentley, 1836 (engraving)
XJF472250 Ramsgate, engraved by Joseph Clayton Bentley, 1836 (engraving) by Stanfield, Clarkson R.A. (1793-1867) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Low Tide at Duquesne Docks, Dieppe, 1902 (oil on canvas)
XIR37007 Low Tide at Duquesne Docks, Dieppe, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 54.5x65 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Canal scene with wine merchant unloading barrels
BAL35725 Canal scene with wine merchant unloading barrels by Garemyn, Jan-Anton (1712-99); Rafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Davison Newman & co, Creechurch Lane, London c.1920 (b/w photo)
XJF323043 Davison Newman & co, Creechurch Lane, London c.1920 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Old Steel Yard, 1798 (w / c on paper)
XCF307316 The Old Steel Yard, 1798 (w/c on paper) by Tomkins, Charles (1750-1810); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Captain Avery receiving three chests of Treasure on board of his Ship, illustration
XJF261188 Captain Avery receiving three chests of Treasure on board of his Ship, illustration from Book of Pirates 1837 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Workers using the carousel and winch to drill the artesian wells at Grenelle, France
KW2662532 Workers using the carousel and winch to drill the artesian wells at Grenelle, France in the 19th century, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Portrait of William VI, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel, in an allegorical frame, Mercury and attributes including winch, caduceus and cornucopia, a second allegorical figure (Jupiter)

The Crucifixion of St. Peter, c. 1484-85 (fresco) (post restoration)
XAL177487 The Crucifixion of St. Peter, c.1484-85 (fresco) (post restoration) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); Brancacci Chapel, Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Vignette with winch, burning heart, shield, freedom hat and sun, Willem Bilderdijk, 1777

Winch Turner, print maker: Adriaen van Ostade, Adriaen van Ostade, weduwe van Jean Pierre Francois Basan, 1647 and or 1797 - 1820

Violin Player and a young winch turner, Adriaen van Ostade, 1654 - 1656

Journal with five vignettes, Willem Bilderdijk, 1766 - 1785

Hurdy-gurdy player, Abraham Bloteling, 1655 - 1690

Portrait Bust of Joost van den Vondel, John Lutma (II), 1634-1689

Two putti with allegorical attributes, print maker: Reinier Vinkeles, 1768

Portrait of Jan van Os, Aert Schouman, 1765 - 1792

Portrait of Balthazar Huydecoper, Arnoud van Halen, 1715 - 1732

The Fountain under the Grotto (oil on canvas)
XIR175080 The Fountain under the Grotto (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Fontaine sous la grotte; ); French, out of copyright

Railway Bridge over the River Cart, Paisley Signed and dated in black paint, lower right: " 18 WHP[in monogram] 57", Walter Hugh Paton, 1828-1895, British

Cable winch, rocky coast in the south of Achill Island, County Mayo, Connacht province, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Japan - The Mitsui Miike Coal Mine - The Winding Machine
Japan - The Mitsui Miike Coal Mine at Omuta, Fukuoka and Arao, Kumamoto - The Winding Machine. Date: circa 1910s

Selecting turtles to sell at market, Costa Rica Date: circa 1910s

Brewery workers take a break from work for a portrait at the Thames Bank Distillery in Grosvenor Road, Millbank, London, England. c.1870

An old International 4 wheeled rigid lorry in use with the fire protection service

The Bishop of Rochester at Barnehurst, Kent, blessing the stone as part of laying of the foundation stone ceremony. 1936

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"From Fowlers Steam Engine to Santos-Dumont Demoiselle: The Evolution of the Winch" Step back in time to early 1900s Cornwall, where a clay jetty at Fowey Harbour witnessed the power of the winch. This mechanical marvel was not only used for removing stone at mills but also played a crucial role in various industries and activities. In bustling London, an LFB fire appliance raced through the streets, equipped with a trusty winch ready to save lives and extinguish flames. Meanwhile, high above, an observation balloon relied on this ingenious device to ascend into the sky, providing valuable insights from above. But it wasn't just work that benefited from the winch's capabilities. At Style & Winch Farmer Ale brewery, their renowned Brown Ale owed its success partly to this mechanism's efficiency in lifting barrels and aiding production processes. Away from urban landscapes, picturesque harbors like Padstow showcased the timeless charm of fishing boats anchored by sturdy winches. And on Portloe's slipway in 1911 and 1912 respectively, boats eagerly awaited their turn as they were gently lowered into the sea using these reliable contraptions. The versatility of winches extended beyond land and sea; even aviation embraced its prowess. A Slingsby T. 21b BGA. 570 glider utilized this technology during takeoff and landing maneuvers – a testament to its adaptability across different domains. As we reflect on history's embrace of this essential tool, let us appreciate how far we've come since those early days at Fowey Harbour when steam engines first harnessed its power. Today's modern winches continue to shape our world with their strength and reliability – truly an engineering marvel standing tall throughout time.