Boat Collection (page 8)

Serpentine, Hyde Park 64R_HYD_1814_S
MAYSON BEETON COLLECTION. Woodcut. Hyde Park, London. The Representation of a Seafight on the Serpentine River, in commemoration of Peace in 1814

People out enjoying the river Thames at Richmond, London, hiring rowing boats and taking river trips in the pleasure boats. Late 1940s, early 1950s

The Coxswain of the Aldeburgh lifeboat, Charlie Mann, with a catch of herrings. 28 September 1925

SS Olympic

Lifeboat crew and shore boat, Selsey
13th January 1962. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1035

MONET: THAMES, 1871. Claude Monet: The Thames below Westminster. Oil on canvas, 1871

Ohio River at Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s
Riverboats loading at the Ohio River levee in Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

St. Elmos fire on a sailing ship
Saint Elmos fire, an electrical phenomenon, on a ships masts. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Men going ashore from a sailing ship
Shore party descending into a rowboat from the stern of a sailing ship, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

New Archangel, Russian town in Alaska, now called Sitka
Sitka, or New Archangel, capital of Alaska in 1869, when purchased from Russia. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

New Amsterdam canal, 1600s
Dutch colonists using the canal in Broad Street, New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Swedish colonists on the Delaware River
Swedes Church and house of Sven Sener on the Delaware River, colonial Pennsylvania. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Leif Erikssen off the coast of Vineland in a Viking landing boat. Hand-colored photogravure of a 19th-century illustration

Union gunboats sunk in Galveston Bay, 1863
Rebel attack on Union gunboats at Galveston, Texas, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Xerxes bridge of boats across the Hellespont, 480 BC
Bridge of boats built by Xerxes Persian army across the Hellespont to invade Greek territory, 480 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

British evacuation of Charleston SC, 1782
Charleston, South Carolina, abandoned by the British near the end of the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Storck - Dutch Shipping in a River N070598
APSLEY HOUSE, London. " Dutch Shipping in a River" by Abraham STORCK (1644-1704). WM 1642-1948. Provisionally Spanish Royal Collection. Captured at Vitoria 1813

Newport Docks
Discharging raw sugar at Alexandra Docks

Cliveden ferry CC72_01262
CLIVEDEN FERRY, Cliveden, Taplow, Buckinghamshire. The ferryman is ready to take two men and a boy across the river. The man seated on the side of the boat holds a camera

Wrecks, Elmley Ferry N100303
ELMLEY FERRY, Murston, Sittingbourne, Kent. View of two beached ship wrecks

England, Northumberland, Alnmouth. Boats on the tidal Aln Estuary at Alnmouth. The hill in the distance is known as Church Hill

Roman galley N100094
PORTCHESTER CASTLE, Hampshire. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team) showing a galley from the Roman fleet Classis Britannica

Sailing boat a002064
SAILING BOAT, Southend on Sea, Essex. A small sailing boat turning in the wind off Southend-on-Sea. Photographed by Stanley W Rawlings. Date range: 1945 - 1965

Crome - The Yarmouth Water Frolic K991018
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " The Yarmouth Water Frolic" c.1821 by John CROME and John Berney CROME

Grimsby Docks 1933 EPW042806
GRIMSBY DOCKS, Lincolnshire. Aerial view, August 1933. This view shows Alexandra Dock, with the Victoria Mills, a moored sailing barge and Corporation Bridge to the right

The Floating Harbour, Bristol. 1921 EPW005446
FLOATING HARBOUR, Bristol. Aerial view. Steamer docked in the floating harbour opposite a transit warehouse and railway goods yard, March 1921

Gysels - A Flemish Village: the River Landing Stage N070602
APSLEY HOUSE, London. " A Flemish Village: the River Landing Stage" by Peeter GYSELS (1621-1690), school of Brueghel. Spanish Royal Collection. Captured by Wellington at Vitoria 1813

Boatyard, Norfolk BB99_01083
F B Wilds Boatyard, Horning, Norfolk. Interior view. Two boats at different stages of construction, and a parked moped. Photographed by Hallam Ashley 1963

A Shipwreck N070540
APSLEY HOUSE, London. " A Shipwreck". Studio replica after Claude Joseph VERNET (1714-89). WM 1575-1948. Provisionally Spanish Royal Collection, captured at Vitoria 1813

Scarborough a99_00348
SCARBOROUGH, North Yorkshire. Fishing boats moored in the old harbour, looking towards the town with the castle dominating the hill behind the town. Photographed by Hallam Ashley c.1959

Fishing boats a98_10882
GREAT YARMOUTH, Norfolk. Fishing boats entering the harbour mouth. Photographed by Hallam Ashley in November 1947

Lambeth Suspension Bridge CC73_00496
LAMBETH SUSPENSION BRIDGE, London. The bridge was constructed across the River Thames in 1861-2. In the foreground a crane unloads bricks from a barge onto a horse drawn cart

London Docks a065076
LONDON DOCKS. The view between two moored ships to a passenger ship behind. Photographed by John Gay in July 1965

Berney Arms Windmill J850090
BERNEY ARMS WINDMILL, Norfolk Broads. General view with river and boats. One of Norfolks best and largest extant marsh mills, built to grind a constituent of cement and in use until 1951

London Docks a064927
LONDON DOCKS. Ships and barges moored at the docks with cranes overhead, a warning sign hanging on chains in the foreground. Photographed by John Gay in July 1965

Canary Wharf N080011
CANARY WHARF, London. View from Hungerford Footbridge towards Canary Wharf, Docklands

The launch of the RMS Aquitania BL22100_027
RMS AQUITANIA. Launch, April 21st, 1913. The Aquitania was the third of the Cunard Line express ocean liners (after the Mauretania and Lusitania), and the last four-stack liner to be built

Tower of London engraving N070831
TOWER OF LONDON. The South View of the Tower of London by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck, 1737

Fishermen, Falmouth Pier CC56_00752
FALMOUTH PIER, Cornwall. View of fishermen unloading their catches with boats moored in the background. Edwardian era photograph by Henry Taunt

Scarborough Castle engraving N070749
SCARBOROUGH CASTLE, North Yorkshire. The Castle and Town of Scarborough as they appear a quarter of a mile from the Spaw by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck

Marble Hill House J870560
MARBLE HILL HOUSE, Twickenham, Richmond, Middlesex. View of the house from the River Thames

Shipwreck at Saltwick Bay K020590
SALTWICK BAY, North Yorkshire. View of a shipwreck and Black Nab Rock on the sea shore. The wreck is of the Admiral van Tromp, a fishing vessel wrecked in 1976

Oxford boats K991458
RIVER CHERWELL, Oxford, Oxfordshire. Rowing boats moored at Magdalen Bridge

The little harbour, Riomaggiore Riomaggiore. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Oil Rig on the river Tees JLP01_08_099192
Graythorp, Hartlepool. An aerial view of tug boats towing the oil platform Graythorp I along the Tees Estuary away from Graythorp

Joyce Lewis, aged 25 years, Isle of Man Beach Beauty. June 1955

Fishing boats frozen in Whitstable Harbour, Kent. 20th January 1966

Bungalows at Exmouth, Devon, July 1923
A GWR publicity view of seaside bungalows at Exmouth in Devon, July 1923. Each bungalow has direct access to the water via a ladder which leads down to boats waiting below

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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.