Floats Collection (page 8)

Dartford district wheelers. 1936

Gravesend Carnival. A decorated pram ( Gravesend shrimps ) 1937

The Gravesend Carnival procession in Kent. The Cairo float. 1939

Dartford district wheelers. The Dartford and district caged bird. 1936

Gravesend Carnival. A Walking party in Indian get up ( The Jazzing Jumbo ). 1937

The Gravesend Carnival procession in Kent. The Co op lovely
The Gravesend Carnival procession in Kent. The Co op " lovely ". 1939

Gravesend Carnival. A decorated vehicle ( Ambulance ) 1937

Gravesend Carnival. 1937

The Gravesend Carnival procession in Kent. The milkman and the maid. 1939

The Gravesend Carnival procession in Kent. South Sea Islands float. 1939

The Gravesend Carnival procession in Kent. 1939

The old stone jetty at Craighouse with lobster pots and floats

de Havilland Canada DHC2 Beaver Mk1, CF-OMI, fitted with floats

de Havilland Canada DHC2 Beaver, CF-FHF, fitted with floats

Fairey IIIF, J9165, with float struts designed to measure the resistance of the floats

Airspeed AS30 Queen Wasp, K8888, fitted with floats

Short Seaford, NJ201, while fitted with Solent-type floats

Rubbish floating on river in city, Manggarai District, Jakarta, Java, Indonesia, December

Lakes Waterhen on Lake Windermere after conversion to twin floats in 1914. Date: 1914

Junkers A50 training and aerobatic aircraft on floats

Fairchild FC-2W-2 aircraft on ice at Lac du Bonnet Manitoba
Fairchild FC-2W-2 aircraft on ice at Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, including CF-aN and CF-aO, circa 1929. The introduction of the first Fairchilds (which could be outfitted with wheels)

The Flood. Humans and animals overwhelmed by the deluge while, in background, The Ark floats on the waters. Genesis. Illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

The Spirit of Hollywood Float
Los Angeles, California: 1931. The Spirit of Hollywood as seen at the Carnival of Jewels at the sesqui-centenial La Fiesta

Dees Nederlandsche Koe, Altoos Waereld-grooten, Dutch Political Cartoon About The Partitioning Of The Netherlands Shows The Shorning And Dismembering Of The Nederlandsche Cow

Buoys in water, Sikhjalma, Baltic Sea, Uppland, Sweden, may

Fishing floats, nets and boxes in fishing village, Trollharens, Gastrikland, Norrland, Baltic Sea, Sweden, august

Close-up of fishing equipment, float and nets, Baltic Sea, Sweden, may

Close-up of fishing equipment, float, nets and ropes, Baltic Sea, Sweden, may

Creamy chocolate milkshake, in tall glass with ice cream scoops and chocolate sticks, close up

Two ice cream sodas in tall glasses with straws

Loening amphibian biplane, 1920s
Loening amphibian biplane. This is a US Navy Loening OL-1A model of. The Loening OL series of amphibian biplanes started in 1923

Ernest Bazin roller ship, 1897
Ernest Bazin roller ship. 19th-century artwork of a design of roller ship by French inventor Ernest Bazin. This one has four pairs of disc-shaped floats that rotate as the craft moves through

A net for turtle research
Divers work with scuba equipment and ropes to secure a netted enclosure in place, this net will later be used to study sea turtle at Mantanani, Sabah, Malaysia

Purse seine fishing net C016 / 4778
Purse seine fishing net being loaded onto a boat. A purse seine net is a large circular net that can be pulled together at the bottom to prevent fish from swimming down and out of the net

Purse seine fishing net C016 / 4777
Purse seine fishing net being loaded onto a boat. A purse seine net is a large circular net that can be pulled together at the bottom to prevent fish from swimming down and out of the net

Semana Santa (Holy Week) float with image of Christ outside Seville cathedral, Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Float (pasos) of Virgin Mary carried during Semana Santa (Holy Week), Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Fishing boat on the shingle beach at Sheringham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lobster trap floats, Winter Harbor, Maine, New England, United States of America, North America

Floats, Widgery Wharf, Portland, Maine, New England, United States of America, North America

MBW-MFB fire float and tug at drill on River Thames
These fire floats and tugs were composite craft introduced in about 1877. They were replaced by fireboats from 1900

AFS contingent in Lord Mayors Show
Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) Control Room float in the Lord Mayors Show, City of London

NFS (London Region) River Thames Formation, WW2
The River Headquarters crest of the NFS River Thames Formation, which covered the Greater London area of the Thames, and included some eighteen fireboats and assorted fire floats and other tenders

London Region NFS / AFS fire floats and tenders, WW2
London firefighters and Auxiliary firefighters crewing fire floats and fire tenders, fitted with trailer fire pumps for wartime use, checking equipment and manoeuvring the craft on the River Thames

Water Vole (Arvicola terrestris) baited trap on polystyrene float in reedbed ditch, voles are trapped and taken into captivity whilst new habitat is built for them in mitigation for extension to

Boy operating pedal-driven drum raft
A boy operating a pedal-driven drum raft at Longridge Water Activities Centre, watched by a number of spectators. circa 1960s

4th July Parade - Independence Day - Jaffrey, New Hampshire
4th July Parade - Independence Day at Jaffrey, New Hampshire Date: 1907

Cork Floats
Fishermens cork floats. Date: 1960s

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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.