Life Belt Collection

Prambanan Temple (Candi Rara Jonggrang), Northeast of Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Candi Prambanan or Candi Rara Jonggrang is a 9th-century Hindu temple compound in Central Java, Indonesia. The temple compound is located northeast of the city of Yogyakarta

Sea Cadets go overboard with life belt as it gives their confidence in this use of lifesaving apparatus. July 1942 P009211

Spain, Andalusia, Malaga, Huelin, The beach of the Chiringuito Gutierrez Playa

Norway, life belt hanging from traditional wooden shed

Tomorrow Morning, 1929-44 (tempera on panel)
AGN70045 Tomorrow Morning, 1929-44 (tempera on panel) by Wadsworth, Edward Alexander (1889-1949); 77.1x64.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Agnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Firemans Life Belt, 1938. Creator: Alfonso Moreno
Firemans Life Belt, 1938

Going To Sea
BRA37798 Going To Sea by Graham, Thomas Alexander Ferguson (1840-1906); 72x124.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; Scottish, out of copyright

Life Belt, Greetings, Southend-On-Sea, girls (colour photo)
3093620 Life Belt, Greetings, Southend-On-Sea, girls (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life Belt, Greetings, Southend-On-Sea, girls)

Man Overboard, 1906 (oil on canvas)
SNM143439 Man Overboard, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 120x140 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; eSwedish National Art Museum; Norwegian, out of copyright

Girl in a Sailor Suit
GG40052 Girl in a Sailor Suit by Sims, Charles (1873-1928); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Wreck of the "Drummond Castle"off the Island of Ushant, the Dangers of the Breton Coast (engraving)
1605453 Wreck of the " Drummond Castle" off the Island of Ushant, the Dangers of the Breton Coast (engraving) by Sabattier

A wise precaution, despite our mastery of the sea: training troops to be ready
STC407117 A wise precaution, despite our mastery of the sea: training troops to be ready, from The Illustrated War News, 1916 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

Marlow Weir, within Wycombe district in south Buckinghamshire. 1st June 1954

Bathing Girl: Glamour on the Clacton Beach: L. to R. Peggy Palmer, 16, Waitress Clacton; Maureen Kenn, 21, Waitress Clacton; Barbara Jollies, 21, Red Coat Ilford; Sherral Mason, 19

Treading water
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Lisson Wide, Regents Canal, London, England, UK, 30 / 01 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies
Lisson Wide, Regents Canal, London, England, UK, 30/01/10. Bench and life preserver along the towpath on the Regents Canal, a leg of the Grand Union Canal, London, NW8, England, UK

Cork waist life belt, 1866. A print from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, edited by Charles Tomlinson, Volume II, Virtue and Co, London, 1866

Prambanan Temple (Candi Rara Jonggrang), Northeast of Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Candi Prambanan or Candi Rara Jonggrang is a 9th-century Hindu temple compound in Central Java, Indonesia. The temple compound is located northeast of the city of Yogyakarta

Children aboard a steamer moored at Westminster Pier, London, 1937. A group of children and adults wave to the camera during their outing from Westminster Pier

At Cowes, Isle of Wight Lady Dashwood, Mrs Oglander (third from left) Lady Baring and Sir John Dashwood. 1933

Liner 534
The bows of the new Cunard White Star liner Queen Mary during her construction at the John Brown & Co shipyard, Clydebank. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Aerial View of Prambanan Temple (Candi Rara Jonggrang), Northeast of Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Candi Prambanan or Candi Rara Jonggrang is a 9th-century Hindu temple compound in Central Java, Indonesia. The temple compound is located northeast of the city of Yogyakarta

Aerial View of Prambanan Temple (Candi Rara Jonggrang), Northeast of Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Candi Prambanan or Candi Rara Jonggrang is a 9th-century Hindu temple compound in Central Java, Indonesia. The temple compound is located northeast of the city of Yogyakarta

Clouds frame the typical wooden houses of the fishing village surrounded by sea, Svolvaer, Vagan, Lofoten Islands, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Search and rescue swimmers during a swim call
Arabian Sea, March 23, 2012 - Search and rescue swimmers swim towards sailors as they jump off aircraft elevator No. 4 during a swim call aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson

The Rescue (oil on canvas)
BAL45216 The Rescue (oil on canvas) by Poirson, Maurice (1850-82); Private Collection; Waterhouse & Dodd, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Lifebuoy

Floating platform with a life ring, Sweden, Europe

Life ring and stop sign, Three Castle Head, Mizen Head Peninsula, West Cork, Republic of Ireland, British Isles, Europe

Chalk Cliffs
circa 1895: East Cliff and South Foreland in Dover, Kent. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Mersey Ferry
circa 1903: The landing stage of the Birkenhead ferry, Liverpool. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Life ring on Fire Island Belle

Young woman looking through lifebelt, smiling, (B&W)

Young woman posing with head in life belt

Resolute Yacht In Buoy
July 1920: Yacht Resolute (in centre of life buoy on steamer Graham ) competing during the second race of the American Cup

Life ring floating on water under stormy sky

Woman in bathing costume holding life preserver

Antarctic Dream ship, Gerlache Strait, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

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"Life Belt: A Symbol of Safety and Confidence Across the Globe" From the majestic Prambanan Temple in Central Java to the charming Roker Pier in England, life belts have become an essential part of our lives. These simple yet powerful devices serve as a lifeline, ensuring our safety amidst unpredictable waters. In Huelin, Andalusia, bathers enjoy the sun-kissed beach of Chiringuito Gutierrez Playa with peace of mind, thanks to the presence of life belts nearby. Sea Cadets also find solace in these buoyant rings as they go overboard during their training sessions; it is this trust that instills confidence and prepares them for any maritime challenge. Even in Norway's traditional wooden sheds, you'll find life belts hanging gracefully - a reminder that safety should never be compromised. Artists like Alfonso Moreno capture their essence through masterpieces like "Fireman's Life Belt, " showcasing how these humble objects can inspire creativity and admiration. As we delve into history, paintings such as "Tomorrow Morning" transport us back to simpler times when life belts were already saving lives. Meanwhile, photographs like "Girl in a Sailor Suit" immortalize moments filled with joy and innocence at Southend-On-Sea. The importance of life belts extends beyond reality too. Leonardo da Vinci's visionary design for a wooden and glass lifebuoy reminds us that even great minds recognized its significance centuries ago. And who can forget iconic artworks like "Man Overboard, " which depict dramatic rescues at sea? Whether on sandy shores or stormy seas, life belts remain constant companions offering protection against unforeseen dangers. They symbolize hope and security - reminding us all to embrace every adventure fearlessly while knowing there is always something to hold onto when tides get rough.