Disembarking Collection (page 7)

Armed London firemen at Lambeth fireboat pontoon, WW2
Firemen, carrying rifles, disembarking from the Massey Shaw fireboat and marching from the pontoon gangway at Lambeth. Armed firemen crewed the Massey Shaw when she took part in the evacuation of

Disembarking from a ship, Algiers, Algeria. Date ca. 1899

Passengers disembarking, Algiers, Algeria. Date ca. 1899

Passengers disembarking at Madrid Airport
Passengers (tourists?) disembarking their aeroplane at Madrid Airport - they have flown by British Independent Airways Vickers 610 Viking 1B

Princess Mary disembarking at Calais, 1922
Princess Mary crosses the Channel with Viscount Lascelles for her honeymoon. Princess Mary, daughter of King George V and Queen Mary, married Viscount Lascelles, later 6th Earl of Harewood

Portuguese soldiers disembarking from train, WW1
Portuguese soldiers disembarking from an English train, First World War. They are probably arriving in Hampshire, to work in the New Forest to help produce timber for the war effort. Date: 1917-1918

Boating Girls
Four teenage girls disembarking from their boat trip around Lake Kanawauke, Harriman State Park, New York, U.S.A. Date: 1950s

British cyclists company disembarking, Salonika, WW1
A British cyclists company disembarking at Salonika (Salonica, Thessaloniki, Greece) during the First World War. Date: 2 December 1915

Belgian troops landing at Ostend, Belgium, WW1
Belgian troops landing at Ostend, Belgium, at the start of the First World War. Date: 30 August 1914

British sailors on the Tigris, Mesopotamian Campaign, WW1
British sailors on the Tigris in the Mesopotamian Campaign during the First World War. Gunboat crews assisted on the river and in transport work. Date: circa 1917

Indian troops at Lejj, Mesopotamia, WW1
Troops of the 6th Indian Division disembarking at Lejj, Mesopotamia, a few days before the Battle of Ctesiphon during the First World War. Date: November 1915

Lord Kitchener, last photograph before his death
The last photograph of Lord Herbert Kitchener (1850-1916). Before joining the ill-fated armoured cruiser HMS Hampshire in Scapa Flow he lunched with Admiral Sir John Jellicoe on board the Iron Duke

Greece, Crete - Rethymnon
Rethymnon is the capital of the Prefecture of the same name and was built between two other large cities of Crete, Iraklion to the east and Chania to the west

Argentina - Unloading cattle
Cattle unloaded from a river barge Las Palmas no.13. The water is still deep as can be seen by the cattle who are submerged up to their heads and the solitary gaucho on his horse

Australian landing at Gallipoli WWI
Australian troops disembarking at Anzac Cove at Gallipoli during World War I

Electric Tram - Alexandria, Egypt
Getting onboard the Electric Tram - Alexandria, Egypt at the Ramleh Station

Disembarking in Mudros WWI
5th Battalion Connaught Rangers disembarking the Clacton at Mudros before going to Gallipoli during World War I

King George V and Queen Mary at Cadogan Pier, London, August
Photograph of King George V, Queen Mary, Princess Mary and Princess Victoria disembarking from the State Barge at Cadogan Pier, London, on 4th August 1919

Passengers disembarking after a rough passage, 1883
Engraving of passengers on the quayside after a rough passage on a steamship. At centre a sailor can be seen helping a family ashore

Iow Hovercraft
Passengers disembarking from a SRN6 hovercraft at Ryde, Isle of Wight, England

Travel / Emigration / Canada
Immigrants disembarking at Quebec, Canada

People disembarking Dale Princess watching seals on beach, Martins Haven, Marloes, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
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Sailors Off on Leave
The smiling boys of the H.M. Training ship Arethusa off on leave for their Christmas holidays with their kit-bags slung over their shoulders

Travel / Tourism / Egypt
Passengers disembarking from Thomas Cooks steamer Masr on the Nile, to be carried by mules to the sites/sights

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"Disembarking: A Journey of Deception, Courage, and Arrival" In the art world, "disembarking" has been captured in various forms throughout history. From deceiving invaders about the state of the tide to dropping pilots from ships, these moments symbolize both danger and triumph. One notable depiction is John Tenniel's artwork titled "Dropping the Pilot, " created in 1890. This piece showcases a pivotal moment where a ship bids farewell to its pilot, signifying independence and self-reliance. The Torpoint Ferry in Plymouth Harbour, Devon also witnessed countless disembarkations. As passengers transferred between vessels like the Mauretania Tender or at Casablanca's Maritime Station in Morocco, they embarked on new adventures with hope and anticipation. Meanwhile, Croydon Airport became an emblematic location for disembarking during 1934. It served as a gateway for travelers arriving or departing by air - a testament to human progress and exploration. Historical events further highlight this theme; British troops disembarked at Ismailia during World War II while Winston Churchill arrived in America in 1943. These instances exemplify bravery amidst uncertainty as soldiers fought for freedom on foreign shores. Even serene landscapes like Holy Island off Northumberland were not exempt from significant arrivals. In c. 1820 oil painting capturing this island's beauty while hinting at past disembarkations that shaped its history. Ultimately, "disembarking" encompasses more than just stepping onto solid ground; it represents transitions - personal or collective - filled with excitement and trepidation alike. Whether through deception tactics used against invaders or strategic military operations unfolding before our eyes, each instance carries profound meaning within our shared human experience.