Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Lifebelts Collection

Lifebelts have played a crucial role in maritime safety throughout history

Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Seaside shops at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Bryan Gould, Labour politician and MP
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Man wearing lifebelt around body, designed by Admiral J. R Ward in 1854. Date: 1881
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Nautragio of a large German sailing ship, crewmen climbing trees in tragic... (colour litho)
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: The End of the World, 1910 (litho)
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Steamer, Resolute, with passengers at Great Yarmouth
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: The Cable Car That Saves (Colour Litho)
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Life on a Troopship bound for the Middle East. Evacuees from Crete who were taken
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Prime Minister John Major seen here at the Royal Navy Base Fraslane for
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Studio photo, three people on board ship, The Fern
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Two women with lifebelt and sailors caps
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Tea dance at Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Boy scouts in swimming race, British Honduras
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Men on board the DW27 of Chatham
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: View of a boat, River Thames, London
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Allied troops landing for the Western Front, WW1
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Lifeboat men in a rough sea
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Picture No. 11051064
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: True to the Core lifeboat crew, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat, Walton, Essex
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Crew of the Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat, Walton
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: True to the Core lifeboat, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Lifeboat crew, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: British Army on board ship on the way to France, 1939
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Page from The Sphere, 4th May 1912
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: German troops at Oesel Island
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Aboard a sinking ship
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Norfolk Terrier Dog - puppy in rubber ring
Background image
Lifebelts Collection: Duckling - with lifebelt

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Lifebelts have played a crucial role in maritime safety throughout history. From the picturesque seaside shops at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, to the heroic tales of lifeboatman Henry Freeman, who emerged as the sole survivor of the devastating Whitby Lifeboat disaster in 1861, these essential devices have saved countless lives. In 1881, a man wearing a lifebelt designed by Admiral J. R Ward showcased its effectiveness and innovation. This early design paved the way for future advancements in life-saving equipment. The sinking of the Titanic remains one of history's most tragic events. A timeline of events and articles about this fateful night highlights how they were instrumental in saving lives amidst chaos and despair. The principle "Woman and Children First" was upheld as passengers and crew faced unimaginable circumstances on that ill-fated voyage. Captured in lithographs from various eras are poignant scenes depicting maritime disasters such as the Nautragio of a large German sailing ship where desperate crewmen resorted to climbing trees for survival. Another lithograph titled "The End of the World" from 1910 serves as a haunting reminder of humanity's vulnerability against nature's wrath. However, it is not all doom and gloom when it comes to lifebelts. The uplifting image of survivors being picked up by RMS Carpathia after their ordeal on board Titanic showcases hope amid tragedy. Similarly, steamers like Resolute with passengers at Great Yarmouth symbolize safe journeys made possible through proper safety measures. Lifebelts extend beyond sea voyages; they also play an important role in land transportation systems like cable cars depicted vividly in colorful lithographs that highlight their lifesaving capabilities during emergencies. Throughout history, they have been constant companions ensuring our safety amidst unpredictable waters or unforeseen calamities. They serve as reminders that even during our darkest moments, there is always hope clinging onto us tightly – just like a lifebelt.