Galley Collection (page 14)

Ancient Egyptian Galley
A sailing galley, protected from its enemies not only by the courage of her crew but also by the magic eye of Horus and a figurehead representing Anubis. Date: BC

Galley under Sail
Galley under sail Date: circa 1730

Galley Crew 1914
The galleys crew of HMS Nottingham which will be sunk during the battle of Jutland two years from now. Date: 1914

Engraving of early kiln for making sulphuric acid
Sulphuric acid manufacture. Engraving of a galley furnace used in the production of sulphuric acid. The technique involved heating antimony sulphide

Egyptian galleon, 17th century
Egyptian galleon. Engraved illustration showing an Egyptian galleon at sea. On the deck can be seen two long stone obelisks. The ship has both sails and oars

PMYT2A-00051
Jasons ship Argo leaving ancient Corinth in the quest for the Golden Fleece. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ceremony marrying Venice to the sea, 1609
Doge of Venice carried in the galley Bucentaur, to espouse the sea, 1609. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

Galley kitchen on an LNWR restaurant car, UK
View inside a galley kitchen on an LNWR (London and North Western Railway) restaurant car, with a chef at work and two uniformed waiters waiting to serve food to their customers

Vesuvius Circa 78
A Roman galley sails past Vesuvius, depicted before the catastrophic eruption of 79, which destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum

Making Tea on the deck of an Emigrant Ship, 1849
Engraving showing the galley on the deck of an emigrant ship, with a small group of people gathered around a tea urn. In the foreground of the image is a horse in its box

Cooking Soup on an Emigrant Ship, 1849
Engraving of the galley on the deck of an emigrant ship, where passengers are being doled out soup, 1849. In the foreground is a cannon and a door down to the hold with lifting gear

Columbus / Age 16 / Wheel
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS Italian navigator as commander of a galley at the age of 16

The Galley Head Lighthouse, near Cape Clear, Cork, 1879
Engraving of the Galley Head Lighthouse, near Cape Clear, November 1879. A Board of Trade paper had been issued that year, praising the lighthouse and the quality of its light

Coastguard Galley
Eight stalwart tars row a coastguard galley, protecting Englands shores from invasion by foreign powers

LA REALE GALLEY
French sailing galley Date: 1674

French Naval Galley
The officers galley of a French warship

Maeterlinck / Bluebird
The Kingdom of the Future emerges, dream like, above the childrens beds. Blue birds fly and the galley sails to deliver the as yet unborn to Earth

French Merchant Ships
A French galleon flies the Pavillon Royal : to the right, a vessel flies the standard of the merchant marine, while far off a galley flies the flag of the galley fleet

The galley of an Air korean flight
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An Air korean flight
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Naval Ships Cook
The ships cook in his galley

Selkirk Abandoned
ALEXANDER SELKIRK is marooned on Juan Fernandez by the Cinque Ports galley, and remains there for 4 years and 4 months till rescued 12 February 1709 by the Duke

Roman Galley
A Roman galley, with a sail and a single bank of oars

C15 Venetian Galley
A Venetian Galley built in the 14th century

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Fascinating Galley" From the Sutton Hoo treasure to Viking longships carrying fierce warriors, the galley has left an indelible mark on history. This versatile vessel has traversed oceans and witnessed countless adventures throughout different eras. In 1933, the majestic Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin soared through the skies, showcasing a modern interpretation of this ancient mode of transportation. Meanwhile, in 1570, Venetian galleys dominated Mediterranean waters with their graceful sails billowing against a backdrop of stunning sunsets. The trireme, renowned for its use by both Greeks and Romans, epitomized naval power during these civilizations' golden ages. A captivating fresco from Akrotiri on Thera Island transports us back to Greek civilization as we witness a vibrant ship procession captured in time. One cannot forget the Battle of Lepanto in 1571 when galleys clashed fiercely amidst tumultuous waves. It was here that history shifted course as empires collided and destinies were forever altered. Fast forward to 1921 aboard The Quest; intrepid explorers embarked upon daring expeditions across uncharted territories. On board the Indus emigrant ship or an old sailing vessel navigating vast oceans, dreams were realized and new horizons discovered. Ancient Greece comes alive once more as we envision wooden sailing boats with two grand sails gracefully gliding along azure waters. And who can ignore the poignant image of passengers on deck bidding farewell to their homelands aboard an Emigrant Ship in 1849? The galley's legacy is one intertwined with adventure, discovery, and human resilience. From ancient times to modern marvels like airships or historical treasures like those found at Sutton Hoo – each chapter tells a tale worth exploring. So let us embark on this journey through time together as we unravel the mysteries woven within every plank of these remarkable vessels.