Amphibious Collection (page 5)

CHINESE SHIP, 12th CENTURY. A ship outfitted with sails, oars and wheels for passage on land. Chinese woodcut, 12th century

The palatial air yacht in which Mrs Edward James and her friends are making a protracted tour, at Ostia, Italy

CJ6 2267 Series II, OTAL, Amphibious
Series II, OTAL, Amphibious, KYY 501 C, Land Rover Parade, Goodwood Revival 2015, 4x4, Defender, Dunsfold collection, four by four, Goodwood, Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Revival 2015, Green Pea

North America, United States, US, Northwest, Pacific Northwest, West, Alaska, Katmai
USA, Pacific Northwest, Alaska. Floatplane at the shore of Nalnek Lake, Katmai National park

Brazil, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pantanal, Two Caiman (Caiman crocodilus yacare) in lilly pads
Australia, Queensland. Red-eyed Green Tree Frog. Lamington, National Park, Queensland, Australia

Amphibious Vehicle in Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon, South coast, Iceland

The Youngs cruise along in the lake. The entire body of the amphicar floats on both longitudinal and transverse stiffeners. Top speed in the water is approximately 10 mph. © TopFoto

Fearless-class amphibious assult ship

Amphibious vehicle with tourists viewing glacier, Jokulsarlon Lagoon, Vatnajokull Glacier, Iceland, July

American soldiers aboard a U. S. Coast Guard landing craft prior to the invasion of Normandy, France, 6 June 1944
WORLD WAR II: D-DAY, 1944. American soldiers aboard a U.S. Coast Guard landing craft prior to the invasion of Normandy, France, 6 June 1944

American troops leap off a U. S. Coast Guard landing craft to storm a North African beach during maneuvers to prepare
WORLD WAR II: TRAINING. American troops leap off a U.S. Coast Guard landing craft to storm a North African beach during maneuvers to prepare for the invasion of Normandy, 1944

LST Landing at Normandy on 6 June 1944. Painting by Harrison Standley
WORLD WAR II: NORMANDY. LST Landing at Normandy on 6 June 1944. Painting by Harrison Standley

Reinforcements and supplies arrive at the beach of Normandy after the German army was driven back into the interior
WORLD WAR II: NORMANDY. Reinforcements and supplies arrive at the beach of Normandy after the German army was driven back into the interior during the D-Day invasion, June 1944

American soldiers on the beach at Normandy, France, man a lifeline to rescue soldiers gone overboard from a sunken
WORLD WAR II: D-DAY, 1944. American soldiers on the beach at Normandy, France, man a lifeline to rescue soldiers gone overboard from a sunken landing craft, 7 June 1944

American soldiers land on the beach at Normandy by life raft after their landing craft had been sunk by German
WORLD WAR II: D-DAY, 1944. American soldiers land on the beach at Normandy by life raft after their landing craft had been sunk by German shelling, 6 June 1944

Mexican-American War 1846-1848: Battle of Vera Cruz, 20 day siege of the city 9-29 March 1847. American fleet saluting the raising of Stars and Stripes on Castle of San Juan d Ulloa

Major-General Winfield Scott (1786-1866) American soldier. During the Mexican-American War 1846-1848 Scott commanded the southern of Americas two armies

GMC Duck
Photo of soldiers riding an amphibious vehicle in the water

Andrew Fletcher, owner of Adrlussa Estate, standing near Argo 8x8 amphibious all-terrain vehicle on moorland, viewed from Grianan Mor towards north with west coast

Three European Common Frogs (Rana temporaria), smaller frog leaning on larger one

Side view of North American Leopard Frog in mid-leap

Great Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus) in water, underside view

North American Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana), side view

Amphibious Atlantic Mudskipper (Periophthalmus barbarus) gripping branch, close-up

Mudskipper in water showing large, bulbous eyes

Chirok amphibious plane C017 / 7575
Chirok amphibious plane. Russian experimental super-light universal amphibious plane able to take off and land on water. Photographed in 1986

Lun-class Ground Effect Vehicl C017 / 7580
Lun-class Ekranoplan Ground Effect Vehicle. Lun-class ground effect vehicle (GEV), or sea skimmer, developed at the Alexeyev hydrofoil design bureau

Great crested newt on moss. This newt is found throughout Europe. It is a protected species in the United Kingdom. Photographed in the UK

Common frog in a pond. Common frogs (Rana temporaria) are found throughout much of Europe. Photographed in the UK

Common frog landing in water. Common frogs (Rana temporaria) are found throughout much of Europe

Russian ground effect aircraft C017 / 7579
Russian ground effect aircraft. A ground effect vehicle (GEV), or sea skimmer, developed at the Alexeyev hydrofoil design bureau

Eogyrinus prehistoric amphibians, artwork C013 / 5755
Eogyrinus. Computer artwork of Eogyrinus sp. prehistoric amphibians in and around a forest stream 300 million years ago in what is now western Europe

Benthosuchus amphibian skull C013 / 6676
Fossil skull of the prehistoric amphibian Benthosuchus sushkini. This extinct animal lived in rivers during the Triassic period, around 230 million years ago

Firefighting duck vehicle on manoeuvres
A firefighting duck vehicle on manoeuvres in the Torpoint-Saltash area on 10 April 1946. This amphibious vehicle was loaned by the army. It could travel on land and water, and carried a crew of ten

Amphibious vehicle between icebergs on glacial lake at Jokulsarlon with snow on massive icecap of Vatnajokull behind, Iceland, Polar Regions

Bullfrog. Ranidae amphibian. Engraving from a painting by F.Padr󮠅 ngraving

European Common Frog. Amphibians. Engraving after a drawing by a F.Padr󮠅 ngraving

Passenger floatplanes in Homer, Alaska

Asia, Myanmar, water buffalo (Bubalus bubalus) wallowing in river

CIVIL WAR: FORT FISHER. Landing of soldiers and sailors above Fort Fisher, North Carolina, 13 January 1865 (two days before the capture of the fort)

RICHARD THE LION-HEART. At Acre in 1191. Colored engraving after Gustave Dor

The amphibious periscope 1915
Different ways of using a periscope in The First War World. British soldier looking through periscope in the trenches, an officer using a periscope on board a german submarine. Date: 1915

A German Bicycle Boat
A bicycle boat on a street in Germany. Date: early 1930s

Truxor DM 5000 amphibious machine, controlling reedbed growth by cutting reeds back to keep water channels clear, Titchwell RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, january

Atlantic Mudskipper (Periophthalmus barbarus) adult, resting out of water on branch (captive)

Green frog (Rana clamitans), a frog native to the eastern side of North America except in Florida. The call of this frog has been compared to the sound of a banjo or a double bass

Common frog leaping
Common frog. High-speed photograph of a common frog, Rana temporaria, leaping from a rock. The long powerful hind legs are seen at centre left. The body and legs total 6-10 centimetres in length

A-40 amphibious aircraft taking off. Amphibious aircraft are able to land on and take off from water, using floatation supports to stay afloat and powerful engines to take off

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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.