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Nubian Women at Kortie on the Nile, from "Egypt and Nubia", Vol. 1 (litho)
STC67155 Nubian Women at Kortie on the Nile, from " Egypt and Nubia", Vol.1 (litho) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

View of Fujisawa (Fujisawa zu) (colour woodblock print)
5043832 View of Fujisawa (Fujisawa zu) (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: No)

The Penny Postage Jubilee Celebration at Guildhall, Exhibition of Post-Office Relics, and Portraits (engraving)
1627044 The Penny Postage Jubilee Celebration at Guildhall, Exhibition of Post-Office Relics, and Portraits (engraving) by Kitton

The Carriers Wagon, c. 1845 (oil on canvas)
3744010 The Carriers Wagon, c.1845 (oil on canvas) by Dawson, Henry (1811-78); 39.4x59.7 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; English

Italian water carrier (engraving)
970392 Italian water carrier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian water carrier)

Penguin carrier
Young Feng

Picture shows The Ark Royal. HMS Ark Royal was an aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy that served during the Second World War

A military procession of army personnel passing through the streets of Hull or nearby area. Picture shows The Bren Gun Carrier. Serial number T33548 number 41, passing a local hotel

The main body of the Royal Navy Task force that is going to the Falklands set sail. The carriers Invincible and Hermes leave Portsmouth on this mornings high tide

A supermarine Scimitar is manoeuvred on to the starboard catapult ready for take off on the deck of HMS Centaur, during a farewell exercise by the Fleet squadron

A helicopter taking off from the aircraft carrier HMS Centaur, berthed at Princes Landing Stage. Liverpool, Merseyside. 14th August 1965

The aircraft carrier HMS Centaur arriving at Princes Landing Stage this afternoon watched by crowds of sightseers. Liverpool, Merseyside. 13th August 1965

USS Enterprise Aircraft Carrier, TX
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USS Intrepid
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McDonnell F3H-2N Demon 133576
Unites States Navy - McDonnell F3H-2N Demon 133576 (msn 88, base code NJ, call-sign 144 ), of VF-121, at Naval Air Station North Island on 19 August 1961

Douglas C-47A-5-DK Skytrain
(ex Armee de l Air) - Douglas C-47A-5-DK Skytrain 92449 (msn 12251, call-sign FA ) at Le Bourget Airport on display with the Musee de l air et de l espace in July 1982

HMS Pegasus - ex HMS Ark Royal
HMS Pegasus (ex HMS Ark Royal) at A Spithead re in 1938. HMS Pegasus was re-named from the 1914 HMS Ark Royal seaplane carrier, which saw action in WWI and in the 1920s She was re-named in 1934

The Island of aircraft carrier Foch or Clemenceau
Marine Nationale - The Island of aircraft carrier Foch or Clemenceau, (two almost identical ships, to which the French Navy did not apply distinctive markings, making identification very difficult)

Forward elevator of aircraft carrier Foch or Clemenceau
Marine Nationale - The forward elevator of aircraft carrier Foch or Clemenceau, in use as a volley ball court, whilst lowered, to prevent losing balls overboard

USAF - Douglas C-124C Globemaster II 51-5211
United States Air Force - Douglas C-124C Globemaster II 51-5211 (msn 43621) of Troop Carrier Command. This aircraft was struck of charge at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on 13 April 1971 and scrapped

United States Navy - USS Macon - ZRS-5
United States Navy - USS Macon (ZRS-5) rigid airship built and operated by the United States Navy for scouting and served as a flying aircraft carrier, designed to carry biplane parasite aircraft

United States Air Force - Chase YC-122C 49-2879, of the 16th Troop Carrier Squadron at Stewart Air Force Base, TN. 14 November 1954 16th TCS moved to Ardmore AFB, OK. 30 August 1955 to storage

United States Air Force - Fairchild C-119C-22-FA 53-2539 ORIENTAL BEAUTY (msn 10497); of the 817th Troop Carrier Squadron, 403rd Troop Carrier Group, 483rd Troop Carrier Wing

British troops halted by the wayside with their Bren carrier, while the ceaseless stream of Belgian refugees file past, fleeing the German invaders on the Western Front during World War II Date

This Vietnamese peasant is carrying water in bamboo pipes. Date: 1890s

Chicago, Illinois, USA - Outer Drive Bridge and Skyline. A Freighter of the Great Lakes can be seen emerging from the (now-closed bascule bridge)

French aircraft carrier WWII
Date: 15 June 1940

Waiting for the mail train 1890s
Two officers of the Post Office fixing the mail-bag to the post outside Bletchley station on for the London and North Western Railway

Travelling rail post office 1890s
Her Majestys mail-carriers, sorting letters on the London and North Western railway with speeds of sixty miles an hour. Date: circa 1890s

VENETIAN WATER CARRIER
A female water carrier carrying metal buckets of water on her shoulders with a wooden yoke, Venice, Italy. Date: 1870s

VENDEEANS DROWNED
The Noyades [drownings] de Nantes - Republican general Carrier orders priests and royalist sympathisers taken out onto the Loire in barges and drowned. Date: February - May 1794

GLASGOW WATER CARRIER
A water cart is filled from a public conduit in the streets of Glasgow, Scotland. Date: 1834

FRENCH PORTEUR DEAU
A French porteur deau or water carrier. Date: 1850

PARISIAN WATER CARRIER
A Parisian water carrier Date: 1774

Royal Air Force Armstrong Whitworth A. W. 38 Whitley Mk. III
Royal Air Force Armstrong Whitworth A.W.38 Whitley Mk.III. The Tiger engined Mk.III was no longer used operationally by September 1941

WW2 - Nairana-class Escort Carrier - HMS Nairana. She was built at John Brown & Company shipyards in Clydebank, Scotland. When construction started in 1941 she was intended as a merchant ship

Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan, Carrier Fighter
Mitsubishi Navy type 10-2 Carrier Fighter on the landing on deck. William Francis Forbes-Sempill, 19th Lord Sempill AFC, AFRAeS (1893-1965)

Malaria transmission, illustration. A malaria-infected mosquito piercing the skin and transmitting malaria parasites into the bloodstream

A Hakka woman carrying her infant child in a papoose
A Hakka woman carrying her infant child on her back in a papoose-style baby carrier with a strapped head guard. Hong Kong New Territories Date: 1984

Man with sack, Kashmir
A Kasmiri man strains to look up and smile for the camera - he carries a heavy load of sacks on his shoulders Date: 1986

Man with sheep carcass, Kashmir
A young muslim man carrying the carcass of a sheep on his shoulders through a street in Srinagar, Kashmir. He looks straight at the camera and does not smile Date: 1986

John Brown, 1627-1685, Also Known As The Christian Carrier Or Brown Of Priesthill. Scottish Protestant Christian Covenanter. From The Scots Worthies According To Howies Second Edition, 1781

Algerian Water Carrier. Date: circa 1907

Georgian Donkey Water Carrier - Caucasus. Date: circa 1908

Maruyama Okyo - Womans shock at dropping a water container Date: late 18th century

Liege Exhibition - A scene of life in Old Liege, Belgium ( The Ancient Quarter ). A lady water carrier has taken off her yolk and is resting by a fountain

Tunis - Tunisia, water carrier knocking on ornate door. Date: circa 1900s

Jean-Baptiste Carrier (1756-1794), 1889. Private Collection

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"Unyielding and Majestic: A Legacy of Carriers in Naval History" From the Royal Navy's illustrious HMS Illustrious returning to Portsmouth after a remarkable refit, to the mighty HMAS Melbourne proudly sailing as Australia's naval flagship, carriers have played an indomitable role in maritime warfare. The name "carrier" evokes images of power and strength, epitomized by the legendary HMS Indefatigable and its British counterparts like HMS Albion after conversion. These floating fortresses symbolize the unwavering determination of nations to protect their interests at sea. Dating back to 1937 with the grand launch of HMS Ark Royal in Birkenhead, carriers have continuously evolved alongside technological advancements. The roar of Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2 landing on deck echoes through time, reminding us of their pivotal role during critical moments. During World War II, amidst turbulent waters, it was vessels like HMS Indomitable that stood tall against enemy forces. Their presence instilled hope and resilience among Allied troops fighting for victory. Carriers were not limited to air superiority alone; they adapted for various purposes. Take for instance HMS Albion's transformation into a Commando Carrier or USS Coral Sea entering Pearl Harbour as an attack carrier - these versatile platforms showcased their adaptability in ever-changing military landscapes. In this rich tapestry of naval history, we must not forget the unsung heroes who flew from these decks. Fairey Swordfish Torpedo-Bombers soaring through skies during World War II exemplify courage and sacrifice beyond measure. As we marvel at these magnificent vessels throughout history - be it witnessing them return home or embarking on daring missions - one cannot help but feel awe-inspired by their immense contribution towards safeguarding our seas. Carriers stand as testaments to human ingenuity and perseverance; forever etched in our collective memory as symbols of naval might and unity.