Dock Worker Collection

South Street docks in New York City, 1870s
Merchant ships unloading along South Street, New York City, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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

Crowd outside the closed East India Dock Gates, Poplar, London, 1897. Men wait, locked out of the East India Docks, probably during a strike in which the dock workers demanded fair pay

Albert Docks
circa 1885: Dockers load up The Arawa in the Royal Albert Docks, London. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Limehouse Dock, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Limehouse Dock, 1872. Limehouse Dock in Tower Hamlets used by seagoing vessels to offload cargo to canal barges, for onward transport along the Regents Canal. From, " LONDON

Eastern States on the ways, Dec. 7, 1901, 1901 Dec 7. Creator: Unknown
Eastern States on the ways, Dec. 7, 1901, 1901 Dec 7

Longshoremen, 1859. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Longshoremen, 1859

Pay day for the stevedores, Baltimore, Md. c1905. Creator: Unknown
Pay day for the stevedores, Baltimore, Md. c1905

'The Strike at Sydney; Wool being conveyed by the Owners with the help of Friends and Special Const Creator
'The Strike at Sydney; Wool being conveyed by the Owners with the help of Friends and Special Constables to the Wharves, 1890. From "The Graphic

Interior of the London Docks, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the London Docks, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

All Things Requisite for a Neat Job of Cargo Lifting" Loading Cars for Export, 1937. Creator: Fox
All Things Requisite for a Neat Job of Cargo Lifting" Loading Cars for Export, 1937. Dockers on the River Thames in London. From "The Said Noble River", by Alan Bell

"Traffic and Merchandise Multiplied Century By Century" A Dock Transit Shed, 1937. Creator: Unknown
"Traffic and Merchandise Multiplied Century By Century" A Dock Transit Shed, 1937. Goods and warehousemen, River Thames, London. From "The Said Noble River", by Alan Bell

'The Strike of Dock Labourers at Melbourne; "Freemen" Escaping in a boat from an attack of the Union Men, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

The Seine, at the Quai d'Austerlitz, snow effect, c1900. Creator: Auguste Lepere
The Seine, at the Quai d'Austerlitz, snow effect, c1900

Longshoremen's lunch hour, San Francisco waterfront, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Longshoremen's lunch hour. San Francisco waterfront. California

Morning in the Harbour, 1630s. Artist: Claude Lorrain
Morning in the Harbour, 1630s. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Dock stevedores packing and icing fish at the Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Dock stevedores packing and icing fish at the Fulton fish market

Possibly: Dock worker, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Washington, D.C. Dock worker]

Dock worker, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Dock worker

Loading boxes of fish to be shipped to hotels and restaurants at the Fulton fish... New York, 1943
New York, New York. Loading boxes of fish to be shipped to hotels and restaurants at the Fulton fish market

Many of the Fulton fish market men are in the armed forces, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Many of the Fulton fish market men are in the armed forces. [ Fulton Markets Men in the Armed Forces of our Country - For Victory!

A scene at Fultons fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. A scene at Fultons fish market

Fulton fish market stevedores, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Fulton fish market stevedores

Possibly: Filling a barrel with codfish at the Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: New York, New York. Filling a barrel with codfish at the Fulton fish market]

Filling a barrel with codfish at the Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Filling a barrel with codfish at the Fulton fish market

Dock stevedore at the Fulton fish market moving a barrel of codfish, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Dock stevedore at the Fulton fish market moving a barrel of codfish

Dock stevedore at the Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Dock stevedore at the Fulton fish market

Packing fish in barrels at the Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Packing fish in barrels at the Fulton fish market

Possibly: Fulton fish market dock stevedores unloading and weighing fish in the... New York, 1943
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: New York, New York. Fulton fish market dock stevedores unloading and weighing fish in the early morning]

Fulton fish market dock stevedores unloading and weighing fish in the early morning, New York, 1943
New York, New York. Fulton fish market dock stevedores unloading and weighing fish in the early morning

Fulton fish market stevedores unloading and weighing fish in the early morning, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Fulton fish market stevedores unloading and weighing fish in the early morning

Fulton fish market dock stevedores with lobsters caught in the New England... New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Fulton fish market dock stevedores with lobsters caught in the New England fishing waters

Fish caught off the New England coast is packed in these barrels and boxes and... New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Fish caught off the New England coast is packed in these barrels and boxes and shipped to the retailers

A Fulton fish market stevedore, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. A Fulton fish market stevedore. [Note wooden-handled hook over his shoulder, used for securing and moving loads]

Stevedores at the Fulton fish market unloading fish from boats caught... New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Stevedores at the Fulton fish market unloading fish from boats caught off the New England coast

Dock stevedores at the Fulton fish market sending up baskets of fish... New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Dock stevedores at the Fulton fish market sending up baskets of fish from the holds of the boats to the docks where it is bought

Dock stevedore at the Fulton fish market holding giant lobster claws, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Dock stevedore at the Fulton fish market holding giant lobster claws

Dock worker at the Fulton fish market loading fish that have been caught... New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Dock worker at the Fulton fish market loading fish that have been caught in Gloucester. The fish are cleaned, washed in brine water and iced before being shipped to the retailer

Stevedore who packs and loads crates of fish on the lower east side, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Stevedore who packs and loads crates of fish on the lower east side

Fulton fish market hooker, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Fulton fish market hooker. [Poster: 170 and one WaC (Womens Army Auxiliary Corps) Fulton Markets Men Serving Our Country ]

The Longshoremens Noon, 1879. Creator: John George Brown
The Longshoremens Noon, 1879

A New-York River-Front, 1874. Creator: William James Palmer
A New-York River-Front, 1874. Sailing ships on the quay in New York Harbour, New York, USA....a quaint and picturesque scene, lying but a short distance from the Battery on the East-River side

Warehouses by the Thames, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Warehouses by the Thames, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

The Tide of Business in the City, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Tide of Business in the City, 1872. Warehouse alleys in riverside London during the 19th century. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

The Docks - The Concordia, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Docks-The Concordia, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Poplar Dock, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Poplar Dock, 1872. Poplar Dock on the Isle of Dogs, originally a series of reservoirs built by the West India Company, in 1828 was converted to a railway dock used mainly to import coal from

The Docks - Night Scene, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Docks-Night Scene, 1872. Night scene outside a public house in Surrey Docks, South East London From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

The Great Warehouse-St. Katherines Dock, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Great Warehouse-St. Katherines Dock, 1872. When St Katharine Docks were built by engineer Thomas Telford, he specified the warehouses designed by architect Philip Hardwick be built

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"Dedicated Dock Workers: A Glimpse into the Laborious Lives of Port Cities" South Street docks in New York City, 1870s: Witness the bustling activity at the historic South Street docks, where dock workers toil tirelessly to keep trade flowing through the heart of New York City. Ohio River at Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s: Step back in time and join the resilient dock workers along the scenic Ohio River as they navigate heavy cargo and ensure smooth transportation for a growing city. Crowd outside the closed East India Dock Gates, Poplar, London, 1897: Amidst adversity and uncertainty, determined dock workers gather outside locked gates at East India Dock in London's Poplar district – their resilience echoing throughout history. Albert Docks: Discover an iconic hub of maritime commerce as Albert Docks come alive with skilled dock workers maneuvering ships and goods amidst Liverpool's vibrant waterfront scene. Limehouse Dock, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré: Through Gustave Doré's intricate artwork depicting Limehouse Dock in 1872, immerse yourself in a bygone era where diligent dock workers played a vital role in shaping London's industrial landscape. Morning in the Harbour, 1630s. Artist: Claude Lorrain: Transport yourself to serene mornings on ancient harborsides as Claude Lorrain captures ethereal scenes that pay homage to unsung heroes - dedicated dock workers who set sail each day for their livelihoods. Burning of a Port, ca. 1760-80. Creator: Anne Philiberte Coulet: In Anne Philiberte Coulet’s powerful portrayal of chaos engulfing a port town ablaze; witness courageous dock workers battling against all odds to salvage what remains from devastation’s grip. 8 & Dock stevedores packing and icing fish at Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks.