Floats Collection (page 3)

The 1984 Coventry Carnival procession seen here passing through Broadgate 9th June 1984

The Top Shop float in the shape of a canal narrow boat seen here taking part in the 1981 Coventry Carnival. 13th June 1974

The 1974 Coventry Carnival procession seen here passing through Broadgate 15th June 1974

The Rag Week Parade marches down Northumberland Street, Newcastle after setting off trom Newcastle University on 1st March 1986

Carnival parade through Kingston in celebration of King George V silver jubilee. May 1935

Howard Wrights flying machine at Cowes. 15th May 1913

Aviation Marine Francaise - Farman F. 168 Torp. number 49
Aviation Marine Francaise - Farman F.168 Torp. number 49. The F.168 was an outgrowth of the earlier F.60 series of bombers and could fly as a landplane or floats

Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker float-plane
A Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker in use as a test-bed for floats. Date: circa 1930

United States Navy - Curtiss 18T-2 A3325 on take-off as a floatplane. After retiring from the 1922 Curtiss Marine Trophy Race with mechanical trouble, the Navy had no urgent need for both 18Ts

Albatros WRE. 1 16 amphibian monoplane
Albatros WRE.1 16 amphibian monoplane at Bodensee. The third RE.1 monoplane, powered by a 100PS Mercedes D.I, 6-cylinder in-line engine, was fitted with floats to make it amphibious

GAF Nomad 22B VH-BRQ
GAF Nomad 22B amphibian VH-BRQ (msn 33) of Barrier Reef Airways. Fitted with floats in 1980, number: 33 was first delivered to the United States as N59365 in October 1977

Children wearing Swimeesy Buoy, invented two before in 1907. Date: 1909

United States Navy Wright XF3W-1 A7223. Built as a landplane for racing and engine development testing, the XF3W-1 was later fitted with a pair of floats and also a single float with stabilisers

New Year parade, Singapore, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
New Year parade, Singapore, 1898. Chinese procession. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Young man in boat, Tunisia
A young man in traditional dress sits in the bow of a blue fishing boat in harbour. Djerba, Tunisia (see also pic 12478423 for similar image in horizontal format). Date: 1987

The Fairey Swordfish, 1941. Creator: Unknown
The Fairey Swordfish, 1941. British single-engine torpedo bomber built by Fairey Aviation, used during the Second World War

Saunders-Roe Lerwick, 1941. Creator: Unknown
Saunders-Roe " Lerwick", 1941. Advertisement for the Saunders-Roe A.36 Lerwick, a British flying boat built by Saunders-Roe Limited

The Mardi Gras parade in Canal Street, New Orleans, USA, 1895. Creator: Unknown
The Mardi Gras parade in Canal Street, New Orleans, USA, 1895. The annual Mardi Gras celebrations have been held in New Orleans, Louisiana, since the early 18th century

Mardi Gras day, Rex passing up Camp Street, New Orleans, c. 1900-06 (b / w photo)
867550 Mardi Gras day, Rex passing up Camp Street, New Orleans, c.1900-06 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA - Aquatennial Parade - Floats
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA - Aquatennial Parade - Colourful Floats Date: 1939

Purse Seinors Catching Salmon, Seattle, Washington, USA. A purse seine is a large wall of netting deployed around an entire area or school of fish

Party in the Botanical Garden, oil on canvas

Bullfight held in Madrid with the assistance of kings Alfonso XII, King Spain (1857-1885)

Siege and loss of Gibraltar besieged by the English fleet led by Admiral Rooke on August 4, 1704

Nakajima A6M2-N Navy Type 2 Model 11 Rufe -essentially the Mitsubishi A6M modified to take floats Operational from 1942

Gotha WD-10 German single-seat naval fighter biplane designed by Oskar Ursinus, seen here with floats retracted, thus improving its aerodynamic effect

Sopwith folding - wing, two - seater seaplane with a 100 hp Gnome Monosoupape engine. 1914

Southern Ocean and icy mountain peaks, South Georgia Island, South Georgia, Antarctica
The Southern Ocean with ice boulders and the hazy snow covered mountain peaks in the background on South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

Iceberg Floating on Lago Grey, Torres del Paine National Park; Patagonia, Chile

Abstract shaped icebergs with blue shadows in the Southern Ocean at Cierva Cove, Antarctica
Abstract shape of icebergs with blue ice shadows and turquoise water of the Southern Ocean at Cierva Cove in Hughes Bay; Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Fireweed and sculpted blue iceberg in Bear Glacier Lagoon, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, USA
Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium) and sculpted blue iceberg in Bear Glacier Lagoon, Kenai Fjords National Park; Alaska, United States of America

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"Floats: A Spectacular Display of Creativity and Innovation" Step right up and witness the mesmerizing world of floats. From parades in Fall River, Massachusetts to the grandeur of a Sherwin Williams float, these magnificent creations never fail to captivate our imagination. Imagine gazing at the majestic Zeppelin L15 gracefully floating above the Thames, or marveling at fishing equipment perfectly suited for the serene beauty of Lake District. And who could forget the Merryweathers Engine proudly leading its way through bustling streets? But floats aren't just limited to land; they take flight too. Picture yourself soaring high in a Fairey Campania two-seat seaplane, exploring new horizons while feeling an exhilarating sense of freedom. Yet amidst all this adventure, let's not overlook our humble abode – Earth itself. As we celebrate floats from various corners of the globe like Thames Barge at Snape Maltings in Suffolk or The Fly pilchard cellar in Newquay, Cornwall circa 1900, we're reminded of our interconnectedness with nature and history. And what better way to enjoy life's simple pleasures than holidaymakers frolicking in Margate's sparkling sea? Their joyous laughter echoing along sandy shores is a testament to how they are bring people together and create cherished memories. Speaking of flights that defy gravity, let's not miss out on marveling at Zeppelin-Lindau Rs II German long-range flying boat as it effortlessly glides through vast skies. It reminds us that human ingenuity knows no bounds when it comes to conquering new frontiers. Even advertisements get their moment on floats. Fairy Soap Advert takes center stage with its vibrant colors and captivating storytelling – reminding us that even mundane tasks can be transformed into magical experiences. Lastly, Kronos and Uroboros symbolize eternal cycles - representing time passing by as we continue embracing innovation throughout generations.