Channel Collection (page 7)

Mesnilval, c1894. Creator: Jean-Charles Cazin
Mesnilval, c1894

French Fleet for the Baltic at Deal, 1854. Creator: Unknown
French Fleet for the Baltic at Deal, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Beach landscape, Fécamp. Creator: Louise Abbema
Beach landscape, Fecamp

Cross in the mist, Brittany, 1905. Creator: Henry Brokman
Cross in the mist, Brittany, 1905

Cross and wave, Brittany, c.1905. Creator: Henry Brokman
Cross and wave, Brittany, c.1905

'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, November 28, 1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, November 28, 1891, 1891. The Very Last Wave - an Incident in the Cruise of the Channel Squadron. From "The Graphic

Harwich, 1854. Creator: M. Jackson
Harwich, 1854. Port in Essex. This important line of railway, which will considerably shorten the distance between the metropolis and the Hague and the northern fiart of Europe

The Emperor leaving Calais Harbour, to visit the English Squadron, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor leaving Calais Harbour, to visit the English Squadron, 1854. French emperor and president Napoleon Bonaparte III inspects Royal Navy ships off the coast of France before they leave for

Good weather in Pern (Ile d'Ouessant), 1901. Creator: Henri Moret
Good weather in Pern (Ile d'Ouessant), 1901

Rising tide in Port-Blanc, 1914. Creator: Maxime Emile Louis Maufra
Rising tide in Port-Blanc, 1914

The Seine at La Bouille, near Rouen, c1904. Creator: Albert Lebourg
The Seine at La Bouille, near Rouen, c1904

Solitude, in the evening: Morsalines (Channel), c1887. Creator: Marie Joseph Leon Iwill
Solitude, in the evening: Morsalines (Channel), c1887

The Grand Military Mass, at the Camp at Honvault, near Boulogne, on Sunday last, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Military Mass, at the Camp at Honvault, near Boulogne, on Sunday last, 1854. British and French troops at a religious service in France

French Fleet in Torbay, 1850. Creator: Unknown
French Fleet in Torbay, [Devon], 1850. The French fleet, under the command of Vice-Admiral Deschenes...had been detained at Cherbourg by the weather; and, when ordered to sea

Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais - Temporary Station at Dover...1850. Creator: Unknown
Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais - Temporary Station at Dover - Steamers preparing to Start, 1850. Ships laying a telegraph cable between England and France

Southampton Water, 1887. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Southampton Water, 1887

The Sea at Bognor, 1895. Creator: Theodore Roussel
The Sea at Bognor, 1895

The Sea at Bognor, 1895. Creator: Theodore Roussel
The Sea at Bognor, 1895

Wreck of the "Superb" Steamer, 1850. Creator: Unknown. Wreck of the "Superb" Steamer, 1850
Wreck of the "Superb" Steamer, 1850. The wreck of the Superb occurred on the Minquiers Rocks [about 15 km south of Jersey in the Channel Islands] and resulted in the loss of eleven persons

Wreck of the "Superb", as Seen through a Telescope, from Jersey, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of the "Superb", as Seen through a Telescope, from Jersey, 1850. The wreck...occurred on the Minquiers Rocks [south of Jersey in the Channel Islands]

Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais - The Electric Wire at Cape Grinez, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais - The Electric Wire at Cape Grinez, 1850. Ships laying a telegraph cable between England and France

Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais - The Goliah Steamer...1850. Creator: Unknown
Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais - The Goliah Steamer "Paying Out" the Electric Wire, 1850

The Royal Yacht Squadron Saluting the French Squadron - sketched by the Hon. Dudley Pelham, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Yacht Squadron Saluting the French Squadron - sketched by the Hon. Dudley Pelham, 1850. French and British warships at a naval review off the coast of Cherbourg

Margate, Outer View of the Pier, Coast of Kent, and from Fort Cliffs, published June 1, 1805

Margate, Inner View of the Pier, Bathing Rooms, and taken from the Shipwrights, June 1, 1805
Margate, Inner View of the Pier, Bathing Rooms, and taken from the Shipwrights, published June 1, 1805

AMSTERDAM Typical Cityscape in monochrome
Melanie Viola

The Erdberger Lände in Vienna, 1884. Creator: Lambotte
The Erdberger Lande in Vienna, 1884

Map, South Wales coalfield. 1939

The Promenade, Havre-des-Pas, Jersey, Channel Islands. Date: 1960s

The Swimming Pool, Havre-des-Pas, Jersey, Channel Islands. Date: 1960s

Mercedes Gleitze (1900-1981) - British professional swimmer. She was the first person to swim the Straits of Gibraltar and the first British woman to swim the English Channel

Eddystone Lighthouse, c1870. Smeatons lighthouse at Eddystone Rocks on the English Channel remained in use until 1877 when erosion of the rocks under the lighthouse caused it to shake whenever large

Bastion Hill Park (Bastejkalns Park) is a beautiful and quiet park along a channel of the Daugava river, in the very center of Riga. Latvia

Africa, Guinea Bissau. Sunrise with fishing boats

Africa, Guinea Bissau. Sunset over a wetland

Moon over Corbiere Lighthouse, Jersey, Channel Islands

German rescue buoy in Channel by G. H. Davis
Rettungsboje -- nicknamed lobster pots by the RAF -- German rescue buoys anchored in the English Channel during the Second World War

La Riera channel, Palma, Mallorca, Balearic islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

Departure Time
Yevhen Kostiuk

Viking conquest of England and Ireland
3782838 Viking conquest of England and Ireland; (add.info.: Viking conquest of England and Ireland - Viking ships sailing up the English Channel, 877. From painting by Herbert A)

Peru, Sacred valley, Tipon archeological park, (irrigation channels)
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Channel running into the ocean looking towards the cliffs and sea stacks of Risin and Kellingin, Tjornuvik, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Channel leading to Lake Likapera at sunset, Finland, Europe

Channel leading to ocean at sunrise, Minard Beach, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Munster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

09.22.19. Venice, Italy: Sailing Yacht A, worlds biggest luxury yacht, sailboat, anchored in Venice, Grand Canal. Waterfront in Venice and moored sail

Amazing summer travel landscape. Stunning sunrise sunset over Grand Canal and Basilica Santa Maria della Salute in Venice, Italy. Relaxing colors

A narrow channel winds through a mangrove forest on Yangeffo in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This region is known for its high marine biodiversity

Dozens of sailboats are moored in a calm bay on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This peninsula is a popular summer vacation destination in New England

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"Channeling the Essence of Connection: From Kiss of the Oceans to Historic Pathways" Discover the captivating allure of channels as they weave stories across continents, bridging vast oceans and connecting diverse cultures. In a black and white image, an old bicycle rests gracefully by the Singel canal in Amsterdam, where Atlantic meets Pacific through the iconic Panama Canal. Aerially gazing upon Lundy Island from north to south, we witness the power of channels in shaping landscapes and fostering exploration. Meanwhile, a vibrant red bicycle stands proudly by Herengracht canal in Amsterdam, epitomizing the charm that can be found along these waterways. Delving into history's embrace with D-Day memories flooding ashore, we are reminded of how channels have played pivotal roles in times of war. A poster advertising Boulogne sur Mer transports us back to an era when coastal towns thrived on their connection to these vital lifelines. The Eddystone Lighthouse emerges from wood engravings as a testament to human ingenuity amidst treacherous waters within the English Channel. Witty illustrations like "Another Wash-out" by W. Heath Robinson remind us that even with modern advancements, nature still holds sway over our channel-bound endeavors. From Pedro Miguel Locks at Panama Canal to Stoke Bruerne's charming Waterways Museum along Grand Union Canal in Northamptonshire - each stop offers glimpses into different facets life; be it engineering marvels or serene village settings. Lastly, a Jersey Airways poster beckons travelers towards new horizons accessible only through air channels above seas and land. In this tapestry woven by channels worldwide – whether kissed by oceans or serving as gateways between nations – lies an intricate network that unites humanity while preserving its rich heritage for generations yet unborn.