Hoisting Collection (page 5)

Diagram HMS Devonshire County-class Heavy Cruiser
Diagram of the HMS Devonshire. County-class heavy cruiser of the London sub-class. From British Warships, published 1940

HMS Renown Renown-class Battle-cruiser Battlecruiser
Diagram of the HMS Renown. The battle-cruiser which fought the Scharnhorst in a snowstorm off Narvik. From British Warships, published 1940

HMS Barham Queen Elizabeth-class Battleship Battleships
HMS Barham, a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship. From British Warships, published 1940

HMS Warspite Queen Elizabeth-class Battleship
HMS Warspite, a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship. From British Warships, published 1940

Opening Levant Fair April 30 1936 Hoisting Levant fair
Opening of Levant Fair. April 30, 1936. Hoisting of Levant fair flag. 1936, Israel, Tel Aviv

The Secret Guest At The College, After The Painting By Thomas Rowlandson. The Students Raise A Girl By A Rope To Their Rooms

Hoisting The Egyptian Flag At Fashoda, 1898, The Climax Of Imperial Territorial Disputes Between Britain And France In Eastern Africa

Transportation Of Elephants From India To Africa, Where They Were Used To Carry Supplies In The Exploration Expeditions Of The 19Th Century. From El Museo Popular Published 1889

Hoisting a recovered torpedo back on board Royal Navy

Section of an underground mine. Model of a team in the second half of the nineteenth century. Scale 1:25. Manufactured in 1906. By R. Brown. Deutsches Museum (Museum of Science and Technology)

BROOKLYN BRIDGE: DIAGRAM. Original drawing for the frame built for hoisting stone during the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, c1880

Mimi and Tou-tou: a Thames to Tanganyika romance. The overland journey made from the Cape to Central Africa, and the victorious battles fought on Lake Tanganyika by the British naval expedition with

Buiding the Houses of P
The Hoisting-scaffold in operation during the construction of the Victoria Tower of the new Houses of Parliament, designed by Pugin. Date: 1850

Liverpool Pilot-Boats
LIVERPOOL PILOT BOATS Hoisting a pilot on board in heavy weather Date: 1857

The Day, Heath Robinson - the hoisting of the hostage
The Day: The Germans Come - and are " Terror" -ised. Incidents of the Coming German Invasion of England-from the British side, by Heath Robinson

A New Tooth - hoisting new gun into a destroyer, WWI
A new gun being hoisted by crane into a destroyer under refit during the First World War. 1918

Annexation of the Gilbert Islands, situated in the West Pacific Ocean: " HMS Royalist commanded by Captain Davis, hoisted the British flag on Apamana Island on 27th May [1892] proclaiming

Boy Scouts in China celebrating Coronation of George VI
Boy Scouts in Shanghai, China, celebrating the Coronation of George VI by hoisting the flag at the British Consulate. Date: 1937

Cricket at Lords Eton v Harrow 1870
The winning team are hoisting their player who won the game for them and spectators also cheer all around the team and victor. Date: 1870

The Role of the horses in WWI 1914
Thousands of War horses were bought from all over Britain to serve with British Forces in World War One. They were used to carry supplies and ammunition, transport the wounded and to pull guns

The American Spencer
Antique illustration of the American Spencer rifle mechanism

Sequence of illustrations of cargo containers on top of and being hoisted off heavy goods vehicles

A Boys Life at Eton: Hoisting the Victor in the High Road, a Monopoly of The
A Boys Life at Eton: Hoisting the Victor in the High Road, a Monopoly of the Right of Way

While I grabbed him to help him inboard, Abraham was hoisting the sail. DRAWN BY W.H. OVEREND

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THE RECENT CAMPAIGN IN EGYPT: IS IT PEACE? An Egyptian Soldier Retiring and Hoisting his White Trousers as a Flag of Truce on the Approach of the British

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THE WRECK OF H.M.S. " PHOENIX" OFF PRINCE EDWARDs ISLAND, SEPTEMBER 12, 1882: 1. H.M.S. " Phoenix" at Daylight, September 13: Crew on the Forecastle Constructing Raft; 2

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Progress of the Great Exhibition Building: Hoisting Apparatus

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Liverpool Pilot Boat: Hoisting Pilot on Board in Heavy Weather

Ramsgate, engraved by Joseph Clayton Bentley, 1836 (engraving)
XJF472250 Ramsgate, engraved by Joseph Clayton Bentley, 1836 (engraving) by Stanfield, Clarkson R.A. (1793-1867) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Riverside Street, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold
XJF396041 A Riverside Street, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-84) & engraved by Charles Laplante (d.1903) pub

President Brand Hoisting the Free State Flag at Thabanchu Baralong Orange Free State South Africa Bedford, Engraving 1884

Hoisting in the Elephant on Board the Malwa, Engraving 1884

Anglesey County Jail, Beaumaris, Hoisting the White Flag, Uk, 1873 Engraving

Railway Enterprise in New Zealand, Hoisting the First Truck of Coal on the Greymouth and Brunnerton Railway, Engraving 1876

The Italian Occupation of Massowah, Red Sea, Hoisting the Italian Flag

The Naval Manoeuvres, 1889: Hoisting in the Steam Picket Boat on Board H.M.s. " conqueror"

A river landscape with a boat on the waterfront, near two trees, in the boat two persons, one hoisting the sail, print maker: Hermanus Fock, Dating 1781 - 1822

Hussars Embarking at Deptford (oil on canvas)
XYC153226 Hussars Embarking at Deptford (oil on canvas) by Anderson, William (1757-1837); 46.4x61 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Heisen Sail, Hermanus Fock, 1781 - 1822

The Crucifixion of St. Peter, c. 1484-85 (fresco) (post restoration)
XAL177487 The Crucifixion of St. Peter, c.1484-85 (fresco) (post restoration) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); Brancacci Chapel, Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Swedish Arctic Expedition: Hoisting the Swedish Flag at Dicksons Bay, Yenisei River, 1876

Man repairing uplifted car, (B&W), low section

NEVADA: MINING, 1866. The hoisting works of the Bullion Mine, Gold Hill, Nevada, with one man operating a hoist and one standing by. Photograph, 1866

Loading Lumber
A man oversees the loading lumber in British Columbia, with a log hanging from a crane, British Columbia, Canada, circa 1930. British Columbia is the home of the Douglas Fir tree

Preconcert
April 1923: Ground staff preparing the flagpole on top of the Twin Towers at Wembley Stadium for the West Ham v Bolton Wanderers cup final match. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Folkestone Docks
March 1908: A car being lifted aboard a ship at Folkestone docks, using a crane. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

British Tank
18th March 1926: A British tank used in World War I is hoisted aboard the Cunard SS Vardulia at the King George V dock in London. It is to be shipped to Cornell University in New York. (Photo by E)

Tank For America
18th March 1926: A British tank is loaded on board the Cunard SS Vardulia at King George V Dock, bound for its new home at Cornell University in America. (Photo by L)

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"Hoisting: A Glimpse into the History of Lifting and Raising" From the iconic Battle of Trafalgar (October 21st, 1805) to the bustling London Docks, it has played a pivotal role in shaping our world, and is an art that transcends time and industries, as seen in various captivating scenes throughout history. Intriguingly, hoisting hops became a symbol of craftsmanship and dedication within the brewing industry. The aroma-filled air witnessed their ascent towards perfection, promising delightful libations for all to enjoy. Meanwhile, an advertisement showcasing different types of steam engines revealed how this ingenious invention revolutionized transportation and manufacturing. These towering machines propelled progress forward with their mighty force. The engraving depicting Rochester Castle in Kent transported us back to medieval times when hoisting mechanisms were used for defense purposes. This architectural marvel stood tall as a testament to human ingenuity and strategic planning. Venturing beyond borders, we find ourselves amidst the Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan. Hoisting wings into the sky marked a significant milestone in aviation history, fostering cultural exchange through technological achievements. Back on home soil, witnessing the Union Jack Flag being hoisted atop Victoria Tower evoked feelings of national pride and unity. This powerful gesture represented strength and resilience during challenging times. Delving deeper into ancient wonders, we encountered illustrations from "Wonders of Land and Sea. " Building pyramids required immense manpower but also showcased humanity's ability to conquer monumental tasks through collective effort. Leonardo da Vinci's visionary mind took us inside an arsenal scene from centuries ago—a glimpse into his genius inventions that included innovative lifting mechanisms designed for warfare strategies ahead of his time. Descending underground brought us face-to-face with miners' daily struggles—hoisting themselves up from treacherous depths while extracting precious resources that fueled industrial growth across nations. Even underwater adventures had their share challenges.