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Sectional Collection

"Exploring the Depths

Background imageSectional Collection: T class Submarine

T class Submarine
Inside a British submarine: complex details of the craft in which our underwater crews live and fight. A sectional view of a boat of the T class, showing how machinery, torpedoes

Background imageSectional Collection: British submarines during 50 years

British submarines during 50 years
A sectional view of the British Navys first submarine, and the development of the British submarine from 1900 to 1950. The illustration does not show every type built but depicts some of the most

Background imageSectional Collection: Sectional view of a Mills grenade, WW1

Sectional view of a Mills grenade, WW1
Drawing reproduced from a German weekly newspaper article which gave particulars of British and Russian hand grenades. Figs. 1, 2, 3 & 4 illustrate the Mills grenade. Date: 1918

Background imageSectional Collection: Loss of HMS Courageous by G. H. Davis

Loss of HMS Courageous by G. H. Davis
The loss of HMS Courageous: one of the Royal Navys aircraft carriers sunk by a German submarine. A sectional drawing of the vessel, showing amidships the boiler room section

Background imageSectional Collection: Interior of Nelsons flagship, H. M. S. Victory at Trafalgar

Interior of Nelsons flagship, H. M. S. Victory at Trafalgar
This is a sectional drawing of the interior of H.M.S. Victory, Nelsons flagship. It shows how the Victory was fought at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

Background imageSectional Collection: The Terra Nova, 1910

The Terra Nova, 1910
Sectional illustration of the Terra Nova, the Polar research ship used by Captain R.F. Scott in his Antarctic Expedition of 1910-1912. The Terra Nova was built as a Dundee whaler in 1884

Background imageSectional Collection: The Queen Mary liner

The Queen Mary liner
A sectional plan of the interior of the liner Queen Mary, which operated mainly in the North Atlantic. Launched in September 1934, her maiden voyage began in May 1936

Background imageSectional Collection: Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage

Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage
The Aerial Steam Carriage -- sectional views of the boiler. This flying machine was patented by William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883) in 1842. 1843

Background imageSectional Collection: WW2 poster, German Junkers JU 188 fighter plane

WW2 poster, German Junkers JU 188 fighter plane
Poster, German Junkers JU 188 fighter plane with sectional views and annotations. 1944

Background imageSectional Collection: Nelsons flagship HMS Victory by G. H. Davis

Nelsons flagship HMS Victory by G. H. Davis
The ship that links us today with our most famous naval victory and an epitome of the Royal Navys finest traditions: a sectional drawing of Nelsons flagship HMS Victory

Background imageSectional Collection: The Quest, 1921

The Quest, 1921
Sectional diagram of the Quest, the ship of the Shackleton-Rowett Oceanographical and Antarctic Expedition of 1921-22. Surrounding the image of the main ship are a number of interior views

Background imageSectional Collection: A Sectional Drawing of The Empress Club, 13 Berkeley Street

A Sectional Drawing of The Empress Club, 13 Berkeley Street
A Sectional Drawing through the extensive premises of The Empress Club, sitting between Dover Street and 13 Berkeley Street, W1, London

Background imageSectional Collection: Downing Street sectional drawing

Downing Street sectional drawing
A cut-away illustration of No. 10 Downing Street: the quiet backwater from which great men have ruled a great empire. 10 Downing Street from the garden front with Nos 11 and 12 at right

Background imageSectional Collection: Trafalgar Square Fountain, London, 1845

Trafalgar Square Fountain, London, 1845
Engraving showing one of the fountains of Trafalgar Square, London, with (top left and right) a sectional view of the wells under the square, which were dug to supply the fountains

Background imageSectional Collection: View Pont Neuf Left Bank 1739 Plan de Paris commence l annee

View Pont Neuf Left Bank 1739 Plan de Paris commence l annee
View of the Pont Neuf and Left Bank, 1739, Plan de Paris: commence l annee 1734, dessine et grave sous les ordres de messire Michel Etienne Turgot, Marquis de Sousmons

Background imageSectional Collection: A sectional view of a house warmed by hot water, which in turn was heated by the boiler

A sectional view of a house warmed by hot water, which in turn was heated by the boiler on the bottom floor
5311251 A sectional view of a house warmed by hot water, which in turn was heated by the boiler on the bottom floor, and travelled through reservoirs (F, F)

Background imageSectional Collection: Laying telephone cables, 1890

Laying telephone cables, 1890
3479175 Laying telephone cables, 1890; (add.info.: Laying telephone cables under a New York street, showing sectional view of manholes and conduits. Metropolitan Telephone Co)

Background imageSectional Collection: Engraving depicting a full and sectional view of Gustave Trouve's electric jewels

Engraving depicting a full and sectional view of Gustave Trouve's electric jewels
5308726 Engraving depicting a full and sectional view of Gustave Trouve's electric jewels; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a full and sectional view of Gustave Trouve's electric jewels)

Background imageSectional Collection: Sectional view of manhole in New York street, 1890

Sectional view of manhole in New York street, 1890
3479179 Sectional view of manhole in New York street, 1890; (add.info.: Sectional view of manhole in New York street, showing telephone cables being spliced)

Background imageSectional Collection: A sectional view of a blast furnace, showing fuel being added at the top

A sectional view of a blast furnace, showing fuel being added at the top, while at the bottom the furnace is being
5311242 A sectional view of a blast furnace, showing fuel being added at the top, while at the bottom the furnace is being worked to allow slag to run off

Background imageSectional Collection: Engraving depicting a sectional view of a steam-heated brick boiler used in soap making

Engraving depicting a sectional view of a steam-heated brick boiler used in soap making
5309397 Engraving depicting a sectional view of a steam-heated brick boiler used in soap making; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sectional view of a steam-heated brick boiler used in soap making)

Background imageSectional Collection: Cremation: Sectional view of furnace of the type to be installed in the Pere la Chaise

Cremation: Sectional view of furnace of the type to be installed in the Pere la Chaise crematorium, Paris, France
530646 Cremation: Sectional view of furnace of the type to be installed in the Pere la Chaise crematorium, Paris, France. Illustration published in 1888 while the building was under construction

Background imageSectional Collection: An engraving depicting a sectional view of Portland, showing the position of Portland Freestone

An engraving depicting a sectional view of Portland, showing the position of Portland Freestone which was quarried for
5310731 An engraving depicting a sectional view of Portland, showing the position of Portland Freestone which was quarried for building

Background imageSectional Collection: A woodblock engraving depicting a first-rate ship of the line carrying sail, 18th century

A woodblock engraving depicting a first-rate ship of the line carrying sail, 18th century
5310684 A woodblock engraving depicting a first-rate ship of the line carrying sail, 18th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageSectional Collection: Telephone cables being spliced, 1890

Telephone cables being spliced, 1890
3479176 Telephone cables being spliced, 1890; (add.info.: Sectional view of manhole in New York street, showing telephone cables being spliced)

Background imageSectional Collection: Sectional view of a mid-19th century steam railway locomotive showing firebox and boiler tubes

Sectional view of a mid-19th century steam railway locomotive showing firebox and boiler tubes. 1882 (chromolithograph)
538599 Sectional view of a mid-19th century steam railway locomotive showing firebox and boiler tubes. 1882 (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageSectional Collection: A diagram depicting a Finery Furnace used in converting pig iron into malleable or bar iron

A diagram depicting a Finery Furnace used in converting pig iron into malleable or bar iron
5311284 A diagram depicting a Finery Furnace used in converting pig iron into malleable or bar iron: a sectional view of the bottom of a Finery Furnace

Background imageSectional Collection: A sectional view of a house heated by Angier March Perkins' method of circulating hot water with

A sectional view of a house heated by Angier March Perkins' method of circulating hot water with pressure
5311250 A sectional view of a house heated by Angier March Perkins' method of circulating hot water with pressure. Angier March Perkins (1799-1881) an American engineer

Background imageSectional Collection: Engraving depicting a sectional view of the mechanism at the top of a Le Blanc escalator

Engraving depicting a sectional view of the mechanism at the top of a Le Blanc escalator, 19th century
5309477 Engraving depicting a sectional view of the mechanism at the top of a Le Blanc escalator, 19th century; (add.info)

Background imageSectional Collection: Sectional view of a puddling furnace, 19th century (engraving)

Sectional view of a puddling furnace, 19th century (engraving)
5309473 Sectional view of a puddling furnace, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Sectional view of a puddling furnace (3), hard rollers (5,6) and various small foundry tools

Background imageSectional Collection: Sectional view of a carding engine, 1866

Sectional view of a carding engine, 1866
3479124 Sectional view of a carding engine, 1866; (add.info.: Sectional view of a carding engine: this machine brushed and separated the cotton fibres. Dated 1866.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageSectional Collection: Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat

Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat
530628 Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat. Roof covered with thatch for same reason

Background imageSectional Collection: Liverpool Gas Works. Sectional view of gas works where, according to Muspratt

Liverpool Gas Works. Sectional view of gas works where, according to Muspratt
530382 Liverpool Gas Works. Sectional view of gas works where, according to Muspratt, the purest gas in the kingdom is produced

Background imageSectional Collection: Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house showing ramming down of ice. Pit dug and lined with brick

Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house showing ramming down of ice. Pit dug and lined with brick
530629 Refrigeration: Sectional view of ice-house showing ramming down of ice. Pit dug and lined with brick, poor conductor of heat. Roof covered with thatch for same reason

Background imageSectional Collection: Cross section of a British submarine 1939

Cross section of a British submarine 1939
Illustration showing a labeled cross section of a British submarine. Reminds its readers of an announcement last week, stating that British submarine successes may not be brought to the attention of

Background imageSectional Collection: Tecton Bomb Shelter Design 7, 600 People

Tecton Bomb Shelter Design 7, 600 People
An architectural design showing a sectional view of a bomb shelter that can contain 7, 600 people, numbers indicate features including the entrance ramps, air-lock and first raid post

Background imageSectional Collection: Tecton Bomb Shelter Design 830 People

Tecton Bomb Shelter Design 830 People
An architectural design showing a sectional view of a bomb shelter that can contain 830 people, numbers indicate features including entry ramps, air extracts and intakes, water sump

Background imageSectional Collection: William Baker Oxford Bookcase Advertisement

William Baker Oxford Bookcase Advertisement
An advertisement for William Baker & Co. Ltd. promoting the Oxford sectional bookcase, well made, handsome and inexpensive, a popular choice for libraries. Date: circa 1920

Background imageSectional Collection: White Star Line - sailing list, ticket, cross-sectional view

White Star Line - sailing list, ticket, cross-sectional view
White Star Line - Sailing List 1923, vaccination ticket 1922, and a cross-sectional view of a passenger liner. Date: 1920s

Background imageSectional Collection: White Star Line, RMS Olympic - framed print

White Star Line, RMS Olympic - framed print, cross sectional, showing Titanic's sister ship, framed and glazed. 9 x 14 inches. Date: circa 1909

Background imageSectional Collection: RMS Lusitania - captured German UC5 submarine. WW1

RMS Lusitania - captured German UC5 submarine. WW1
RMS Lusitania - rare cross-sectional postcard of the UC5, German submarine responsible for the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915

Background imageSectional Collection: RMS Olympic - Ocean Times, lunch menu, brochure, etc

RMS Olympic - Ocean Times, lunch menu, brochure, etc
White Star Line, RMS Olympic - concert programme dated 9 October 1922, cross-sectional promotional brochure, First Class luncheon menu dated 30 September 1920, and Ocean Times

Background imageSectional Collection: White Star Line, RMS Olympic, foldout leaflet

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, foldout leaflet
White Star Line, RMS Olympic Triple-Screw Steamer, 46, 359 tons. One of the Largest Steamers in the World, foldout leaflet with a sectional view of Olympic and 12 interior images

Background imageSectional Collection: Egyptian tomb discovery

Egyptian tomb discovery
Sectional view of a discovered shaft and tomb at Giza. It was the tomb from the Seneferu's period. It lead to confusion at it was older than Cheops

Background imageSectional Collection: Gainsborough Film Studios, Poole Street, North London

Gainsborough Film Studios, Poole Street, North London
Gainsborough Film Studios, Poole Street, Islington, North London - sectional diagram Date: 1929

Background imageSectional Collection: Avro Limousine Type 546 aeroplane, sectional elevation

Avro Limousine Type 546 aeroplane, sectional elevation Date: 1921

Background imageSectional Collection: A light sectional boat was constructed, pub. London 1907 (b / w photo)

A light sectional boat was constructed, pub. London 1907 (b / w photo)
955567 A light sectional boat was constructed, pub. London 1907 (b/w photo) by Fiala, Anthony (1869-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Anthon Fiala)

Background imageSectional Collection: Sectional views of the Clock Tower, Westminster, London (engraving)

Sectional views of the Clock Tower, Westminster, London (engraving)
602632 Sectional views of the Clock Tower, Westminster, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sectional views of the Clock Tower, Westminster)



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"Exploring the Depths: A Journey through Sectional Views of British Submarines and Historic Vessels" Delve into the intricate world of submarines with a glimpse at the T class Submarine, an engineering marvel that revolutionized underwater warfare during its service in the British Navy for over 50 years. Step back in time to World War I as we uncover a sectional view of a Mills grenade, revealing its inner workings and highlighting its deadly impact on the battlefield. Tragedy strikes as we remember the loss of HMS Courageous, beautifully depicted by G. H. Davis, reminding us of the sacrifices made by brave sailors who served their country. Take a peek into history with an exclusive look at the interior of Nelson's flagship, H. M. S. Victory at Trafalgar - witness firsthand where Admiral Nelson commanded his fleet to victory against Napoleon's forces. Embark on an Antarctic expedition aboard The Terra Nova in 1910, following Captain Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated journey to reach the South Pole. Shift gears from naval vessels to luxury liners as we admire The Queen Mary liner - a majestic ship that transported passengers across oceans in unparalleled style and comfort. Uncover aviation wonders with Hensons Aerial Steam Carriage - a visionary aircraft ahead of its time, showcasing early attempts at flight innovation. During World War II, fear loomed large with German Junkers JU 188 fighter planes soaring through enemy skies - captured vividly in a powerful wartime poster urging vigilance and resilience. Marvel at architectural brilliance with a sectional drawing of The Empress Club on Berkeley Street - offering insight into London's social scene during times gone by. Return once more to Nelson's iconic vessel as G. H. Davis immortalizes HMS Victory through his masterful artwork - paying homage to this legendary warship that witnessed historic moments unfold upon her decks.