Boat Collection (page 6)

Carrickfergus Castle & Harbour, Co Antrim, Ireland

Bridge On the River Tamar
The Royal Albert Bridge, over the River Tamar at Saltash, Cornwall, 1869. Designed by British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it was completed in 1859. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Tower Bridge jams in summer heat
Tower Bridge, London, jams when the metal expands in the summer heat on 2 July 1968. The bridge is closed for two hours while firefighters cool it down with their hoses

Fishing and pleasure boats moored in harbour, looking towards Tresco, Town Beach, Hugh Town, St. Mary s, Isles of Scilly, England, september

Boathouse and boats at edge of reservoir, created in 1797-1798 to supply water for West Midlands canal system, Rudyard Lake, Rudyard, Staffordshire, England, june

Manchester Ship Canal, 19th century
Manchester Ship Canal, 19th-century artwork. This canal, constructed between 1887 and 1893, opened on 1 January 1894. It provided a route for shipping from the Mersey Estuary to Manchester, UK

View across sea loch from Port Appin - Argyll, Scotland
DK-109 View across sea loch from Port Appin Argyll, Scotland. David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Royal Naval College CC53_00158
ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE, Greenwich, London. A view of the Royal Naval College from the opposite bank of the Thames with a moored barge in the foreground

Rowing boats at Waterhead Ambleside on Lake Windermere at sunset in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Boats, houses and harbour, evening, Tenby Harbour, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Lake Windermere in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Upnor Castle K960783
UPNOR CASTLE, Kent. View of the castle from across the Medway

Massey Shaw fireboat on the River Thames with the Houses of Parliament in the background

Boats moored in town harbour at sunset, Tarbert, Kintyre Peninsula, Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, october

Fireboat Massey Shaw with eight hoses pumping

Thelwall Viaduct, UK
Thelwall Viaduct, Warrington, Cheshire, UK. This bridge carries the M6 motorway across the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal

Soviet lunar craft Zond 5, 1968
Soviet lunar exploration craft Zond 5, being taken onboard the ship Vasilli Golovnin in Russia, 1968. Zond 5 was intended to be a precursor for Soviet manned Moon missions

Cruise ship in a fjord, Norway
Cruise ship in the Geiranger fjord, Norway. This fjord is one of Norways most visited tourist sites and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005

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Island of Krakatoa before its destruction when its volcano erupted in 1883. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster

Formula One World Championship: Reigning World Motorcycle Champion Barry Sheene on a boat with reigning World Formula
(L-R) Reigning World Motorcycle Champion Barry Sheene (GBR) on a boat with reigning World Formula One Champion James Hunt (GBR) McLaren

Deck of Pont Aven ferry, Brittany Ferries, Plymouth to Roscoff crossing, Atlantic Ocean
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Malta - Spinola Bay - once a thriving fishing port, but in recent years tourism has taken over
DAD-1855 Malta - Spinola Bay - once a thriving fishing port, but in recent years tourism has taken over. The brighly coloured traditional Maltese fishing boats are called "Luzzu". November

Model of the Victory, Nelsons Ship at Trafalgar

Ferry at Bury, 1931
Ferryman and his wife crossing the river Arun Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4507

Boats at Teignmouth looking towards Shaldon, Devon, UK For commercial use please contact Photoslot at website:photoslot email: info@photoslot skype: photoslot

Boats at Teignmouth looking towards Shaldon, Devon, UK For commercial use please contact Photoslot at website:photoslot email: info@photoslot skype: photoslot

Sailing Boats in Ravenglass Cumbria at sunset UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth a42_01082
Devonport Dockyard, South Yard, Covered Slip No. 1, Devonport, Plymouth. The interior of No. 1 covered slip in the South Yard of Devonport Dockyard

Turkish bath, RMS Olympic BL24990_042
The cooling room of the Turkish bath, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

3-berth cabin, RMS Olympic BL24990_031
The 3 berth cabin D23, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Caribbean Princess cruise ship at harbour, with yachts in foreground, Holyhead, Holy Island, Anglesey, Wales, August

Colonists arrival at Jamestown, Virginia, 1607
First settlers building Jamestown, Virginia Colony, 1607. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Tilbury Docks a001349
The Strathaird moored at dockside with its mast reflected in a puddle in the foreground. The ship was built in 1932 and scrapped in 1967. Photographed by Stanley W Rawlings. Date range: 1945-1965

Lymnmouth Harbour on the north Devon Coast, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Dominican Republic - Port de Samana (Hispaniola)
WAT-1476 Dominican Republic - Port de Samana (Hispaniola) M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Great White Shark With other fish, South Australia
DSE-125 Great White / White / White Pointer SHARK - with other fish South Australia Carcharodon carcharias Douglas David Seifert Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Phoenician ship in the Mediterranean
Phoenician galley passing the Rock of Gibraltar. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

1st class saloon, RMS Olympic BL24990_037
The 1st Class saloon, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

Naval warships moored in Barrow Dock for refitting. It would make sense for the world to reign back its spending
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Yacht racing sport art 24
Justyna Jaszke

Portscatho harbour, Gerrans, Cornwall. 1901
Portscatho harbour and residents, looking outwards towards the sea. In this photograph, the harbours breakwater is visible. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Rafting furs from the northwoods to market
Fur traders steering a raft through rapids of a river. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

White men bringing cleanliness to native cultures, 1890s
" White mans burden" is to teach cleanliness, described in a Pears Soap ad, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Boy Rowing out from Rocky Shore, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1890. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York. In 1859 the family moved to Falmouth, where his father Daniel Tuke, a physician

The outer harbour, Mevagissey, Cornwall. Around 1920s or early 1930s
Shipping in the outer harbour at Mevagissey with the Fal pleasure steamer Victor alongside lighthouse quay. Victor was in use between 1898 and 1934

1st class entrance, RMS Olympic BL24990_001
The First Class entrance (Boat Deck), RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

2nd class cabin, RMS Olympic BL24990_044
A 2nd class two berth cabin, RMS Olympic, White Star Line, 1920-21. The Olympic was sister ship to the ill-fated Titanic and Britannic

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"Journey through Time: The Enduring Symbolism of the Boat" Step aboard as we embark on a captivating voyage through history, exploring the profound significance of boats. From South Shields LNER poster (1923-1947) to London Docks in 1958, these vessels have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Like Hokusai's iconic "The Great Wave off Kanagawa, " boats ride atop mighty waves, symbolizing resilience and courage in the face of adversity. They embody humanity's eternal struggle against nature's forces, reminding us that even amidst chaos, hope prevails. London Docks (1958 EAW071687) capture bustling maritime activity; ships laden with dreams and aspirations docked at their final destination. These docks were witness to countless stories - tales of trade, exploration, and human connection woven into their very fabric. In contrast, an engraving of Marble Hill House J900203 transports us to serene waters where leisurely boat rides offer solace from the demands of everyday life. Here lies a reminder that they are not solely vehicles for commerce but also gateways to tranquility and escape. Dunbar Wharf in Limehouse (a002456) reveals a gritty reality; its weathered boats tell tales of laborious work along London's waterways. A testament to human ingenuity and perseverance against industrial backdrops - they speak volumes about our ability to adapt and thrive amidst change. DE JONGH’s depiction of Old London Bridge K080027 showcases a time when bridges were integral parts journeys – connecting communities physically while fostering unity metaphorically. Boats became symbols bridging divides between people separated by vast expanses. Pilgrims' ship Mayflower at sea (1620), Sutton Hoo ship burial J910330 or Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee depict moments where boats transcend mere transportation devices – becoming vessels of hope, faith, and salvation.