Cross Channel Collection

Cross channel ferries in Dover harbour, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Antoinette IV / 4
19 July 1909 Hubert Latham (With Cigarette) Walking with (Bearded) Leon Levavasseur, Designer and Engineer of The, Antionette IV Monoplane

Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850
3330670 Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer fouling the pier at Calais)

Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850
3330664 Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer fouling the pier at Calais)

Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850
3330655 Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer fouling the pier at Calais)

A cross-section of Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850
3330667 A cross-section of Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a cross-section of Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer)

Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850
3330676 Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Bessemer's cross-channel steamer fouling the pier at Calais)

Gertrude Ederle, first woman to swim the Channel, 1926, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Gertrude Ederle, first woman to swim the Channel, 1926, (1935). Miss Gertrude Ederle [1905-2003], the young American swimmer, was the first woman to swim the Channel [between England and France]

Louis Bleriot after His First Crossing of the English Ch?
Louis Bleriot after His First Crossing of the English Channel on Sunday 25th July 1909 Date: 1920s

Engraving depicting a cross-section of Henry Bessemers cross-channel steamer. Dated 19th Century

The Evolution of the British Aircraft Carrier - from cross-channel steamers to modern designs Date: 1946

French aviator Louis Bleriot and his monoplane in which he made the first successful flight across the English Channel
3639303 French aviator Louis Bleriot and his monoplane in which he made the first successful flight across the English Channel in a heavier-than-air aircraft (b/w photo) by English Photographer

How aeronauts are welcomed in France (colour litho)
2779665 How aeronauts are welcomed in France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How aeronauts are welcomed in France)

Passengers prepare to disembark cross-channel ferry
Ships officers and Captain confer before disembarkation of passengers from cross-channel ferry. Date: circa 1950s

The new Golden Arrow / La Nouvelle Fleche D Or. 1929

Promotional postcard for BEA - Domestic and International
Promotional postcard for BEA - Domestic, Cross-Channel and International Services and Routes. Date: 1947

The first successful flight across the English Channel by aeroplane (colour litho)
2779531 The first successful flight across the English Channel by aeroplane (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An attempt to cross the English Channel by aeroplane (colour litho)
2779530 An attempt to cross the English Channel by aeroplane (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An attempt to cross the English Channel by aeroplane)

Louis Bleriot, French aviator (b / w photo)
3104731 Louis Bleriot, French aviator (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Bleriot (1872-1936), French aviator

French aviator Louis Bleriot, the first to fly across the English Channel, in his monoplane (b / w photo)
3104884 French aviator Louis Bleriot, the first to fly across the English Channel, in his monoplane (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Reverend Trevor Hextall (right) and the Reverend Alan Priestly at the open air service in Circus Avenue, Area 5 of Chelsmley Wood Estate in Solihull near Birmingham. 7th July 1968

Booze shopping in Boulogne. Barry Segrott and wife Elizabeth with their beer. 6th December 1981

Booze shopping in Boulogne. 6th December 1981

Birdman Bryan Allan pedals Gossamer Albatross on the first non-powered flight to France. June 1979 P003959

Norman Fleet 1100 Date: 1100

Gertrude Ederle receiving advice from her trainer Jabez Wolff, 1926, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Gertrude Ederle receiving advice from her trainer Jabez Wolff, 1926, (1935). Miss Gertrude Ederle [1905-2003], the young American swimmer

Louis Bleriot Arriving at Croydon Airport 27 July 1929, ?
Louis Bleriot Arriving at Croydon Airport 27 July 1929, on the 20th Anniversary after His First Crossing of the English Channel on Sunday 25th July 1909 Date: 1929

Louis Bleriot and His Wife Alicia (Alice) Standing on th?
Louis Bleriot and His Wife Alicia (Alice) Standing on the Bleriot Memorial, Northfall Meadow, Dover, UK, 27 July 1929, on the 20th Anniversary after His First Crossing of the English Channel

Bleriot XI / 11
A Painting of Louis Bleriot Landing the Bleriot XI Monoplane on Northfall Meadow, Dover, UK, at the End of the First Crossing of the English Channel on Sunday 25th July 1909 by the Artist J

The Channel Scorcher - Fantasy Card showing an Aviator
The Channel Scorcher - Fantasy Card depicting a plucky cross-channel Aviator! Louis Bleriot made the first flight across the English Channel in a heavier-than-air aircraft on 25th July 1909

Saunders-Roe SR. N4 Princess Anne Hovercraft
The Saunders-Roe SR.N4 (Saunders-Roe Nautical 4) Princess Anne, otherwise known as the Mountbatten-class, the biggest hovercraft to have been completed upon its introduction

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Memorial to Captain Webb (Cross-channel swimmer) - Dover
Dover, Kent, England - Memorial to Captain Matthew Webb (1848-1883) famous cross-channel swimmer, the first to achieve this feat between Dover and Calais in 1875

Biarritz At Sea
1925: The Southern Railways Cross-Channel steamer Biarritz. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The train ferry boat trials between Zeebruge and Harwich proved successful. The ferry has a speed of about 13 knots and has four railway lines capable of carrying 54 coaches 9 April 1924

White cliffs of Dover viewed from cross channel ferry, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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"Cross Channel: Connecting Continents and Creating History" From the bustling Dover harbour in Kent, England, cross channel ferries have long been a symbol of seamless connectivity between the United Kingdom and Europe. The Antoinette IV / 4, an iconic aircraft carrier, stands as a testament to the evolution of British naval power. In 1926, Gertrude Ederle etched her name in history as she became the first woman to conquer the treacherous waters of the English Channel through sheer determination. A black-and-white photograph captures Louis Bleriot's triumphant moment after his groundbreaking flight across the English Channel in a monoplane. The Saunders-Roe SR. N4 Princess Anne Hovercraft showcases technological advancements that revolutionized cross-channel travel. Meanwhile, a vibrant lithograph depicts how French aviators were warmly welcomed upon their arrival on foreign shores. Passengers eagerly prepare to disembark from cross-channel ferries, ready to embark on new adventures or reunite with loved ones. The Golden Arrow / La Nouvelle Fleche D Or represents both luxury and speed for those seeking international travel experiences. Promotional postcards for BEA - Domestic and International highlight how air travel has further bridged nations across the channel. A colorful lithograph commemorates another milestone - the first successful flight by aeroplane across this historic waterway. Through these captivating images and stories spanning different eras, we witness how "cross channel" not only signifies physical connections but also embodies human ambition and triumph over vast expanses of land and sea.