Embark Collection

Budleigh Salterton
Trippers at this Devon resort embark on a tourist steamer able to come close to the beach thanks to the steeply shelving shoreline. A gulls eye view from the west

Save Food / Wwi Poster
A First World War poster encouraging people to save food, featuring a sailor about to embark for war on a battle ship

Casablanca, Morocco - Maritime Station
Casablanca, Morocco - Embarkation at the Maritime Station Date: circa 1910s

Queen Victoria and family entrain for Scotland
Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and the Royal children entrain for Scotland at the temporary station in Maiden Lane before the opening of Kings Cross in 1852

Embarkation, J. Ephraim, c. 1865 - c. 1870

Sunset in the ocean with soft waves Sunset in the ocean with large sun dusk in orange sky and ships and boats silhouettes. Sea sunrise background. Landscape photography

DDE-90033451
Norway, Svalbard. Vessel approaching Magdalena Fjord Date: 30/08/2007

The Transvaal War, Troops for the Front (litho)
1592772 The Transvaal War, Troops for the Front (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Troops for the Front)

The Transvaal Crisis, off to the Cape (litho)
1592738 The Transvaal Crisis, off to the Cape (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis, off to the Cape)

The Kanaka Labour Question in Queensland (engraving)
1056241 The Kanaka Labour Question in Queensland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kanaka Labour Question in Queensland)

Blackburn Beverley C. 1 W
Royal Air Force - Blackburn Beverley C.1 W, at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, preparing to embark troops for a mission. Date: circa 1960

The Advance towards Dongola, the 9th Soudanese Regiment marching to Shellal to embark for the Front (litho)
1605282 The Advance towards Dongola, the 9th Soudanese Regiment marching to Shellal to embark for the Front (litho) by Overend

The Transvaal Crisis, Troops for the Cape (b / w photo)
1592700 The Transvaal Crisis, Troops for the Cape (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis, Troops for the Cape)

Troops wading out to embark at Dunkirk, WW2
Men of the British Expeditionary Force at Dunkirk, northern France, wading out to sea to a rescuing vessel during the evacuation. Date: 1940

Scenes during the evacuation of Dunkirk, WW2
Scenes during the evacuation of Dunkirk, in northern France, showing the beach with debris, the embarkation of British troops onto various rescue ships and boats

Troops near Dunkirk during the evacuation, WW2
Troops near Dunkirk, northern France, wading out to sea to a rescuing vessel (a Clyde river steamer) during the evacuation. Date: 1940

Bray, near Dunkirk, during the evacuation, WW2
The British Expeditionary Force lining up on a beach near Bray, to the east of Dunkirk, northern France, during the evacuation, with men making their way into the water ready to embark onto vessels

Scene during the evacuation of Dunkirk, WW2
Scene during the evacuation of Dunkirk, on the northern French coast, with German dive-bombers attacking shipping and setting a paddle steamer on fire

Bancroft Gardens, Stratford-on-Avon (photo)
727527 Bancroft Gardens, Stratford-on-Avon (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bancroft Gardens, Stratford-on-Avon)

Balboa sets out on the Pacific
Vasco nunez de Balboa prepares to embark on the pacific, standing on the beach as row boats are prepared. Date: 1516

The Embarkation of Columbus at Palos 3 August 1492
The embarkation of Columbus at Palos, 3 August 1492. Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) kneeling at stern of boat with crew, receiving blessing from monk, with various onlookers and weeping women

Buyukdere, where the Porte declines to allow the Russian Troops to Embark (engraving)
1050025 Buyukdere, where the Porte declines to allow the Russian Troops to Embark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buyukdere)

Troops for Egypt, the Second Life Guards at the Royal Albert Docks waiting to Embark (engraving)
1061333 Troops for Egypt, the Second Life Guards at the Royal Albert Docks waiting to Embark (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troops for Egypt)

ROMANIAN JEWS EMIGRATE
Romanian Jews at the Gare de Lyon, Paris, on their way to Le Havre where they will embark for America where, they feel sure, there will be no discrimination against Jews. Date: 1892

"For Queen and Empire", the Canadian Contingent marching to the Docks at Quebec to embark for South Africa
1043348 " For Queen and Empire", the Canadian Contingent marching to the Docks at Quebec to embark for South Africa (litho) by Haenen

Across the Channel (colour litho)
2809297 Across the Channel (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Across the Channel)

Convalescent Soldiers on their return to Japan, waiting to Embark at Fusan (engraving)
1048146 Convalescent Soldiers on their return to Japan, waiting to Embark at Fusan (engraving) by Bigot, Georges Ferdinand (1860-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

1920s Couple About to Board a Commercial Flight, 1921 (screen print)
2622179 1920s Couple About to Board a Commercial Flight, 1921 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The University Boat Race, Practice of the Crews at Henley and Cookham (b / w photo)
1593422 The University Boat Race, Practice of the Crews at Henley and Cookham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The University Boat Race)

The War in South Africa (b / w photo)
1599433 The War in South Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa)

A Days Pigeon Shooting at Kinsale, Ireland (engraving)
1038397 A Days Pigeon Shooting at Kinsale, Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Days Pigeon Shooting at Kinsale, Ireland)

The Civil War in Japan (engraving)
1106284 The Civil War in Japan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Civil War in Japan)

The Evacuation of Cuba (engraving)
1051474 The Evacuation of Cuba (engraving) by Mora, Francis Luis (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Evacuation of Cuba)

The Regiment of Loodianah (Gordons Sikhs) on their Voyage down the Goumtee from Lucknow
1618522 The Regiment of Loodianah (Gordons Sikhs) on their Voyage down the Goumtee from Lucknow, to embark at Calcutta for Rangoon (engraving) by English School

Colonial Brothers in Arms (engraving)
1599510 Colonial Brothers in Arms (engraving) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonial Brothers in Arms)

The Civil War in America, the 5th Regiment of New York Zouaves passing through Broadway on their Way to embark for
1613004 The Civil War in America, the 5th Regiment of New York Zouaves passing through Broadway on their Way to embark for the War " Down South" (engraving) by English School

Amateur Photographers in China (engraving)
1602927 Amateur Photographers in China (engraving) by Ross-Lewin, Rev. Robert (fl.1877); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amateur Photographers in China)

Destruction of Lagos (engraving)
1607310 Destruction of Lagos (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Lagos. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 February 1852)

Off to Crete, the War Fever in Greece (litho)
1036819 Off to Crete, the War Fever in Greece (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Off to Crete, the War Fever in Greece)

War Preparations, Sketches at Aldershot (litho)
1043159 War Preparations, Sketches at Aldershot (litho) by Scott, Georges Bertin (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: War Preparations, Sketches at Aldershot)

Notes from a Subalterns Diary (engraving)
1044989 Notes from a Subalterns Diary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes from a Subalterns Diary)

French soldiers of the 48th Regiment of the Line embark aboard the English ship The St Vincent at Calais, destination the Crimea Date: 1854

FRENCH TROOPS FOR ITALY 1849
French troops embark at the outer harbour, Marseille, for the war in Italy. Date: 20 April 1849

Women prisoners transported to Cayenne
At Toulon, young female prisoners embark for Cayenne, having chosen marriage in the colonies rather than a prison sentence. Date: 1866

Preparation: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Preparation - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Its not the will to win that matters. Its the will to prepare to win that matters. ~ Paul Bear Bryant

The crowded platform at Sidcup railway station, full of schoolboys waiting to get onto the arriving train. 1935

Noton luggage advertisement
Advertisement for Noton Luggage showing examples from the Luxan Grain range. The cases are accompanying a rather elegant couple onto a cruise ship or passenger liner

Cunard Line to New York
Poster advertising the Cunard Line service to New York and the Continent via Fishguard in Wales, featuring a passenger liner

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Embark on a journey through time and places with these captivating hints. From the quaint coastal town of Budleigh Salterton to the bustling Maritime Station in Casablanca, Morocco, embarkation takes many forms. Explore historical moments like WWI posters urging us to 'Save Food' or delve into J. Ephraim's artwork capturing the essence of embarkation in the late 19th century. Uncover forgotten stories like 'A Failed Project, ' depicted in vivid color lithography, reminding us that not all journeys end as planned. Witness DDE-90033451's documentation of troops embarking for The Transvaal War or experience the tension surrounding 'The Transvaal Crisis' as soldiers depart for Cape Town. Delve into global issues such as 'The Kanaka Labour Question in Queensland, ' immortalized through intricate engravings. Marvel at Blackburn Beverley C. 1 W, an aircraft symbolizing innovation and progress in transportation. Immerse yourself in history with poignant scenes like 'The Advance towards Dongola, ' where brave soldiers from the 9th Soudanese Regiment march towards Shellal to embark for battle. And finally, witness a powerful black and white photograph capturing troops departing for Cape Town during 'The Transvaal Crisis. ' Embark on this visual odyssey that spans continents and eras, allowing you to glimpse humanity's resilience, courage, and determination throughout countless journeys.