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Amphibious Collection (page 2)

With pride, the Sunderland Flying Boat spreads its wings over the picturesque Pembrokeshire village of Neyland

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Three ladies and a potential Prince Charming (as a frog), 1908 (coloured lithograph)

Three ladies and a potential Prince Charming (as a frog), 1908 (coloured lithograph)
1195438 Three ladies and a potential Prince Charming (as a frog), 1908 (coloured lithograph) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); 32x32 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageAmphibious Collection: The Frog-Prince, 1880 (watercolour heightened with white on paper)

The Frog-Prince, 1880 (watercolour heightened with white on paper)
989982 The Frog-Prince, 1880 (watercolour heightened with white on paper) by Brewtnall, Edward Frederick (1846-1902); 78.8x48.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Frog-Prince)

Background imageAmphibious Collection: A Mudskipper, resting on submerged rocks, with the top half of its body above water

A Mudskipper, resting on submerged rocks, with the top half of its body above water
3688413 A Mudskipper, resting on submerged rocks, with the top half of its body above water, London Zoo, 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Canton, the home of a swarming amphibious population (b / w photo)

Canton, the home of a swarming amphibious population (b / w photo)
6003692 Canton, the home of a swarming amphibious population (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canton)

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Battle of Camaret (colour litho)

Battle of Camaret (colour litho)
2795507 Battle of Camaret (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Camaret)

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Keeper Ernie Bowman with Hippopotamuses Bobbie and Joan at London Zoo

Keeper Ernie Bowman with Hippopotamuses Bobbie and Joan at London Zoo
2639466 Keeper Ernie Bowman with Hippopotamuses Bobbie and Joan at London Zoo, July 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Background imageAmphibious Collection: WW II amphibious tanks approach Aguni Jima Pacific

WW II amphibious tanks approach Aguni Jima Pacific
World War II vintage photograph - amphibious tanks approach Aguni Jima, war in the Pacific

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Amphibious army exercises in East Anglia, 1941

Amphibious army exercises in East Anglia, 1941
Amphibious army exercises in East Anglia: troops attacking an enemy seaplane with fast motorboats, 1941. Protecting East Anglian waterways from possible enemy landings

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Horned Frog (Ceratophrys cornuta), 1790 (hand coloured engraving)

Horned Frog (Ceratophrys cornuta), 1790 (hand coloured engraving)
985969 Horned Frog (Ceratophrys cornuta), 1790 (hand coloured engraving) by Nodder, Frederick Polydor (1773-1801); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horned Frog (Ceratophrys cornuta)

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Greenland or harp seal, Pagophilus groenlandicus

Greenland or harp seal, Pagophilus groenlandicus
Greenland or harp seal, male and female, Pagophilus groenlandicus. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamiltons Amphibious Carnivora

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Harbour seal, Phoca vitulina

Harbour seal, Phoca vitulina (Pennants pied seal, Phoca bicolor). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamiltons Amphibious Carnivora

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Ringed seal, Phoca hispida

Ringed seal, Phoca hispida
Ringed seal or netsik, Phoca hispida (Marbled seal, Phoca discolor). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamiltons Amphibious Carnivora

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Dugong, Dugong dugon

Dugong, Dugong dugon (Dugong of the East Indies, Dugungus indicus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamiltons Amphibious Carnivora

Background imageAmphibious Collection: South American fur seal, Arctocephalus australis

South American fur seal, Arctocephalus australis (Fur seal, Otaria falklandica). From a specimen in the Royal Edinburgh Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: New Zealand fur seal, Arctocephalus forsteri

New Zealand fur seal, Arctocephalus forsteri (Sea bear of the Southern Ocean according to Forster). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Steller sea lion, Eumetopias jubatus

Steller sea lion, Eumetopias jubatus (Sea bear of Steller, Otaria ursina). North America. Bull, cow and pup. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: South African fur seal, Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus

South African fur seal, Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus
South African fur seal or Cape fur seal, Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus (Cape otary, Otaria pusilla). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Common seal, Phoca vitulina

Common seal, Phoca vitulina
Common seal or harbour seal of the Scottish coast, Phoca vitulina. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamiltons Amphibious Carnivora

Background imageAmphibious Collection: South American sea lion, Otaria flavescens

South American sea lion, Otaria flavescens (Sea lion of the South Seas, Otaria jubata, according to Forster). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Southern elephant seal, female, Mirounga leonina

Southern elephant seal, female, Mirounga leonina (Elephant seal, Phoca proboscidea). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamiltons

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Southern elephant seal, male, Mirounga leonina

Southern elephant seal, male, Mirounga leonina (Elephant seal, Phoca proboscidea). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamiltons Amphibious

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Mediterranean monk seal, Monachus monachus

Mediterranean monk seal, Monachus monachus (Monk seal, Phoca monachus). Critically endangered. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Weddell seal, Leptonychotes weddellii

Weddell seal, Leptonychotes weddellii (Sea leopard, Phoca leopardina). South Seas. From a specimen in Edinburgh Royal Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Leopard seal, Hydrurga leptonyx

Leopard seal, Hydrurga leptonyx (Small-nailed seal, South Seas, Phoca leptonyx). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamiltons Amphibious

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Grey seal, Halichoerus grypus

Grey seal, Halichoerus grypus (Halichaerus griseus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamiltons Amphibious Carnivora

Background imageAmphibious Collection: A Holiday by the Sea (colour litho)

A Holiday by the Sea (colour litho)
1041639 A Holiday by the Sea (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Holiday by the Sea)

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Water Voles at Home, illustration from The New Natural History

Water Voles at Home, illustration from The New Natural History
IL281040 Water Voles at Home, illustration from The New Natural History, by John Arthur Thompson (1861-1933), published by G.P

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Between armed sky and sea, an exciting fight between a squadron of mas and a squadron

Between armed sky and sea, an exciting fight between a squadron of mas and a squadron... (colour litho)
2809321 Between armed sky and sea, an exciting fight between a squadron of mas and a squadron... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageAmphibious Collection: A Faberge gem-set silver pot in the form of a frog, 1890 (silver, gems)

A Faberge gem-set silver pot in the form of a frog, 1890 (silver, gems)
1195822 A Faberge gem-set silver pot in the form of a frog, 1890 (silver, gems) by FabergA©, Carl (1846-1920) (firm of); 9.8 (height) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Whats New in Naval Technique (Colour Litho)

Whats New in Naval Technique (Colour Litho)
2809285 Whats New in Naval Technique (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The novelties of naval technology)

Background imageAmphibious Collection: The amphibious assault tank, a brand new type of tank, during the tests carried out on behalf of

The amphibious assault tank, a brand new type of tank, during the tests carried out on behalf of the... (colour litho)
2809169 The amphibious assault tank, a brand new type of tank, during the tests carried out on behalf of the... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Night Heron or Lua Bird, 1835 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)

Night Heron or Lua Bird, 1835 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)
985897 Night Heron or Lua Bird, 1835 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); 98.5x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Grand Salute at Vera Cruz, from the American Fleet and the Castle San Juan D

Grand Salute at Vera Cruz, from the American Fleet and the Castle San Juan D
2630660 Grand Salute at Vera Cruz, from the American Fleet and the Castle San Juan D Ulloa in honor of the American Flag, which was hoisted over that City and Castle, March 29th, 1847, pub

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Page 9. Blue Frog. Now known as a Green Tree frog, c. 1789-90 (w / c)

Page 9. Blue Frog. Now known as a Green Tree frog, c. 1789-90 (w / c)
5669945 Page 9. Blue Frog. Now known as a Green Tree frog, c.1789-90 (w/c) by Stone, Sarah (1760-1844); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info)

Background imageAmphibious Collection: A Mudskipper, resting on submerged rocks, with its eyes above water, London Zoo

A Mudskipper, resting on submerged rocks, with its eyes above water, London Zoo
3688414 A Mudskipper, resting on submerged rocks, with its eyes above water, London Zoo, 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Valentine tanks leaving the ramp of a landing craft and entering the sea about 3000 yards

Valentine tanks leaving the ramp of a landing craft and entering the sea about 3000 yards from ashore, during exercise in the UK prior to D Day. Circa 1944

Background imageAmphibious Collection: A dummy Landing Craft Tank, Mk 11, of rigid construction designed by Messrs Cox & Co of

A dummy Landing Craft Tank, Mk 11, of rigid construction designed by Messrs Cox & Co of Watford Used as a decoy in South East Coast harbour when preparing for the Invasion of France

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Assault across the Elbe. Buffaloes carrying troops and equipment

Assault across the Elbe. Buffaloes carrying troops and equipment. Circa April 1945

Background imageAmphibious Collection: York and Lancaster regiments on an amphibious exercise. May 1940

York and Lancaster regiments on an amphibious exercise. May 1940

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Allied craft travel up the Rangoon River through smoke caused by airstrikes

Allied craft travel up the Rangoon River through smoke caused by airstrikes. 17th May 1945

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Supplies and reinforcements for the troops in Normandy. L. C

Supplies and reinforcements for the troops in Normandy. L. C
Supplies and reinforcements for the troops in Normandy. L.C.Ts leave for the shore. Circa June 1944

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Television presenter Peter Duncan in a VW Beetle car in the River Thames

Television presenter Peter Duncan in a VW Beetle car in the River Thames, near Tower Bridge. 10th July 1986

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Skipper Hornsby and Stella scoot up the Thames at a fair rate of knots on their scooter

Skipper Hornsby and Stella scoot up the Thames at a fair rate of knots on their scooter, London. 21st October 1965

Background imageAmphibious Collection: The Triumph Herald based Amphicar on test on a Thames slipway at Marlow, Buckinghamshire

The Triumph Herald based Amphicar on test on a Thames slipway at Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The car is completely sealed underneath and has twin propellers worked from the same engine. April 1965

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Troops of the Canadian 9th Infantry Brigade part of 3rd Division carrying their bicycles

Troops of the Canadian 9th Infantry Brigade part of 3rd Division carrying their bicycles ashore from landing craft LCL 299 in the Nan White Sector of Juno Beach shortly after mid-day on D-Day 6th

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Canadian Troops landing on the beaches of Northern France durring the Allied D-Day

Canadian Troops landing on the beaches of Northern France durring the Allied D-Day landings. June 1944

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Valentine DD Swimming tanks leave the ramp of a landing craft

Valentine DD Swimming tanks leave the ramp of a landing craft and enter the sea about 3000 yards from shore during a training exercise ahead of the D-Day landings off the coast of Hayling Island

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Valentine DD tanks inflated ready to go into the sea during exercises in the UK ahead of

Valentine DD tanks inflated ready to go into the sea during exercises in the UK ahead of the D-Day landings in the Second World War, 1944



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With pride, the Sunderland Flying Boat spreads its wings over the picturesque Pembrokeshire village of Neyland. As it gracefully glides through the air, it embodies the essence capabilities - seamlessly transitioning between land and water. In a historic moment during World War II, Commandos bravely crossed the Rhine at Wesel, showcasing their amphibious prowess in an audacious mission that changed the course of history. Their determination and skill exemplify what it means to be truly amphibious. Nature too has its own this remarkable adaptation. The White's Tree Frog perches delicately on a white lily, perfectly blending into its surroundings with its vibrant green skin. Similarly, the Rhacophorus tree frog effortlessly moves between trees and water bodies, embodying nature's own version of an amphibian. The Normandy Invasion in 1944 saw countless brave soldiers storming the beaches from sea to land - a true testament to human ingenuity and courage in utilizing amphibious vehicles for warfare purposes. G. H Davis captured one such moment along Nettuno-Anzio Front in Italy where troops advanced under challenging conditions. Amphibious assault ships like USS Guam (LPH-9), part of Iwo Jima-class vessels, stand as modern marvels combining naval power with landing capabilities - ready to project force anywhere around the globe when duty calls. Historically significant aircraft like Consolidated Catalina took flight during World War II; their ability to take off from both land and water made them invaluable assets for reconnaissance missions and search-and-rescue operations. Not limited to military applications alone, even transportation has witnessed innovations with Amphibious Trucks designed to navigate both roads and rivers seamlessly – opening up new possibilities for exploration and commerce alike. Stepping away from reality into folklore realms brings us face-to-face with mythical creatures like unicorns often depicted as being able to traverse both land and water effortlessly.