Embarking Collection

The Embarkation of Henry VIII at Dover c1540
The Embarkation at Dover c1540. Henry VIII and his fleet setting sail from Dover to Calais on 31 May 1520 on the way to meet Francis I at The Field of Cloth of Gold

Quayside at Castletownbere, Co. Cork, Ireland
The Quayside at Castletownbere - a small town in County Cork in Ireland. Located on the southwest coast of Ireland, in West Cork, by Berehaven harbour near the entrance to Bantry Bay

Royal Marine Commandos re-embarking from a Westland Wessex helicopter on to a Royal Navy Commando Carrier

The Transport Fleet embarking the Troops, at Varna (engraving)
1607773 The Transport Fleet embarking the Troops, at Varna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transport Fleet embarking the Troops, at Varna)

Emigrants embarking at the Royal Albert Docks, London, 1911
Illustration showing emigrants about to board the New Zealand liner Paparoa to make passage to Queensland, Australia, 1911

Channel Ferry 1882
Embarking on a channel steamer at Folkestone harbour

Brighton in 1789 (Beach)
Embarking from Brighthelmstone for Dieppe, part of a route from London to Paris advertised as ninety miles nearer than by way of Dover and Calais

Smart Ski Costume
She pauses before embarking on the piste in her elegant ski costume

The Prince and Princess of Wales embarking at Dundee for Denmark on Saturday last, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Prince and Princess of Wales embarking at Dundee for Denmark on Saturday last, 1864. '...the Prince and Princess of Wales, with their infant son, Prince Albert Victor

U.S.S. Maine, Marines embarking at Hampton Roads, 1898. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Maine, Marines embarking at Hampton Roads, 1898

A Party Embark on a Ship. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
A Party Embark on a Ship

Company Embarking on a Launch, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Pierre-Jacques Volaire
Company Embarking on a Launch, mid-late 18th century

Embarkation of Troops on a Dutch River, 1652-1683. Creator: Hendrick de Meijer
Embarkation of Troops on a Dutch River, 1652-1683

The Naval Review: the Queen and Royal Family embarking at Portsmouth - sketched by R. Landells, 1856 Creator: Unknown
The Naval Review: the Queen and Royal Family embarking at Portsmouth - sketched by R. Landells, 1856. Queen Victoria attends a Royal Navy display in Hampshire

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Le Loyalisme de L'Afrique Francaise, 1914. Creator: Geiser
'Le Loyalisme de L'Afrique Francaise; La tranquillite interieure du pays permit d'envoyer au front sans delai la presque totalite des troupes algeriennes, 1914

Embarkation of the French Troops at Toulon, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Embarkation of the French Troops at Toulon, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Embarkation of the 93rd Highlanders on board the Himalaya at Plymouth, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Embarkation of the 93rd Highlanders on board the Himalaya at Plymouth, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

German Squadron Visit To U.S. 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. German Squadron Visit To U.S. 1912
German Squadron Visit To U.S. 1912

Embarkation of French Troops in English Vessels, at Calais, for the Baltic, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Embarkation of French Troops in English Vessels, at Calais, for the Baltic, 1854. Soldiers leaving France to fight in the Crimean War

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

French Soldiers and English Sailors Fraternising at Calais, 1854. Creator: Unknown
French Soldiers and English Sailors Fraternising at Calais, 1854. Allied personnel in France before leaving to fight in the Crimean War....the soldiers crowded the cafes with which Calais abounds;

Scene in the Place, at Calais, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Scene in the Place, at Calais, 1854. Allied personnel in France before leaving to fight in the Crimean War. French soldiers are not restricted to be very close shavers - in the literal reuse

Embarkation of Arms, at Calais, on Friday, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Embarkation of Arms, at Calais, on Friday, 1854. Northern France: artillery and ammunition being loaded on to Royal Navy ships destined for the Crimean War....the [French] troops marched down

The 48th French Regiment of the Line embarking on board "The St. Vincent" English ship... 1854
The 48th French Regiment of the Line embarking on board "The St. Vincent" English ship, at Calais, 1854. Northern France

Embarking on Pleasure Boats in Summer, from the illustrated book "Picture Book: Flowers of... 1801
Embarking on Pleasure Boats in Summer, from the illustrated book "Picture Book: Flowers of the Four Seasons (Ehon shiki no hana), " vol. 1, Japan, New Year, 1801

Embarking on the "Mayflower", 1905. Creator: Unknown. Embarking on the "Mayflower", 1905
Embarking on the "Mayflower", 1905. Military officers leaving a launch and ascending steps to presidential yacht during the Portsmouth Peace Conference

Party of exiles and convicts embarking on river barge at Tumen [ie, Tiumen]... between 1885 and 86. Creator: Unknown
Party of exiles and convicts embarking on river barge at Tumen [ie, Tiumen], western Siberia, between 1885 and 1886. Male convicts and exiles wait to board barge for Tomsk

Preparations at Cherbourg for the departure of reinforcements for Mexico, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Preparations at Cherbourg for the departure of reinforcements for Mexico, 1862. Engraving from a sketch by M. Lix. From the beginning of July the armaments for the expedition have been carried out

Group of convicts at head of inclined plane leading to barge, between 1885 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Group of convicts at head of inclined plane leading to barge, between 1885 and 1886

The Outbreak of the War - Transport Leaving England for the Cape, 1900. Creator
The Outbreak of the War - Transport Leaving England for the Cape, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Liore et Olivier LEO-213
Amy Johnson and Jim Mollison Boarding an Air Union, France Liore Et Olivier Leo-213, the Aircraft Door Has The Golden Ray Written on It. Date: 1930s

Departure of St. Louis for the Crusade (engraving)
XJF311227 Departure of St. Louis for the Crusade (engraving) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis IX (1215-70), King of France, departing for the Seventh Crusade; ); French

Passengers boarding Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, 1933. The Graf Zeppelin was the most successful airship ever built. Between its first flight in 1928 and retirement in 1937

Charles II of England Embarking in Scheweningen May 23, 1660, 1660-1683. Creator: Hendrick de Meijer
Charles II of England Embarking in Scheweningen May 23, 1660, 1660-1683

Napoleon Embarking On The Bellerophon

Japanese troops leaving Yokohama for Manchuria in China

Edwardian family in their 1905 Albion Sedan
An Edwardian family in their new 1905 Albion Sedan, embarking on a Sunday afternoon drive. Date: 1905

Charlemagnes knights setting off to fight the Saracens, miniature from Ogier le Danois, printed by A
IND325868 Charlemagnes knights setting off to fight the Saracens, miniature from Ogier le Danois, printed by A. Verard, Paris, 1499 (hand-coloured print) by French School

The Embarkment of a Roman Queen (oil on canvas)
827139 The Embarkment of a Roman Queen (oil on canvas) by Forti, Ettore (fl.c.1870-1910); 80x139.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Embarkment of a Roman Queen. Ettore Forti (1850-1940)

The Embarkation of the Goths AD 269, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho)
IL281004 The Embarkation of the Goths AD 269, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection

Lord Roberts embarking for South Africa on Board the "Dunottar Castle"at Southampton, 23 December (litho)
1593078 Lord Roberts embarking for South Africa on Board the " Dunottar Castle" at Southampton, 23 December (litho) by Begg

The youngest sons farewell, 1867 (oil on canvas)
OVR390588 The youngest sons farewell, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 82x70.6 cm; Bergen Art Museum, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Embarkation of Henry VIII, in 1520, to the Field of the Cloth of Gold (oil on canvas)
XIR148771 Embarkation of Henry VIII, in 1520, to the Field of the Cloth of Gold (oil on canvas) by Bouterwek, Friedrich (1806-67); Musee de la Marine, Paris

The Rialto Bridge, Venice, from the South with the Embarkation of the Prince of Saxony
990213 The Rialto Bridge, Venice, from the South with the Embarkation of the Prince of Saxony during his Visit in 1740, (oil on canvas) by Canaletto

The Embarkment of King Charles III from Naples, (oil on canvas)
990426 The Embarkment of King Charles III from Naples, (oil on canvas) by Joli, Antonio (1700-77); 76.2x170.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Embarkment of King Charles III from Naples)

Mr Wesley embarking at Gravesend (engraving)
3628928 Mr Wesley embarking at Gravesend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Wesley embarking at Gravesend)

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Embarking on a journey, whether it be physical or metaphorical, is an act filled with anticipation and excitement and can take place in various settings, from the serene Quayside at Castletownbere in Co. Cork, Ireland to the bustling Royal Albert Docks in London. In history, we witness significant embarkations that shaped nations and altered destinies. The image of Royal Marine Commandos re-embarking from a Westland Wessex helicopter showcases their unwavering commitment to duty and bravery. The Embarkation of Henry VIII at Dover c1540 transports us back to a time when monarchs embarked on grand expeditions, leaving behind legacies that would echo through the ages. Similarly, the Transport Fleet embarking troops at Varna reminds us of the sacrifices made during times of conflict. Emigrants embarking at the Royal Albert Docks in 1911 evoke emotions of hope and longing for new beginnings. Channel Ferry journeys in 1882 symbolize connections between countries and cultures bridging gaps across waters. Looking further into history reveals glimpses of leisurely embarkations as well. Brighton's beach scene in 1789 captures people embracing seaside holidays with joyous abandon while donning fashionable attire like smart ski costumes or Edwardian families cruising around town in their Albion Sedan cars. Even great leaders have moments where they must embark on uncertain paths; Napoleon boarding the Bellerophon signifies his fall from power but also marks a turning point for world history. From Yokohama to Manchuria, Japanese troops departing for distant lands remind us that sometimes embarking means venturing into unknown territories for greater causes beyond our immediate understanding. Lastly, Istanbul's Mosque of Sultan Mahmud II stands as a testament to faith-filled embarkations undertaken by countless pilgrims seeking spiritual enlightenment throughout centuries past. In all these diverse scenarios captured through time and space, one thing remains constant: embarking represents our innate human desire for exploration, growth, and the pursuit of new horizons.