Lorient Collection

Typical ancient Breton thatched house, near Lorient, Morbihan, Brittany, France, Europe

Lorient (Brittany, France) : harbour, postcard, c. 1900
1719584 Lorient (Brittany, France) : harbour, postcard, c. 1900 by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Lorient (Brittany, France) : harbour, postcard, c. 1900).

Cote Sauvage, Quiberon, Departement Morbihan, Brittany, France

Menhirs of Carnac, Departement Morbihan, Brittany, France

RMS Titanic - letter from passenger Francis D Millet
RMS Titanic - First Class passenger and victim Francis Davis Millet (1848-1912), American artist and writer, handwritten over four sides, dated 7 February on letterhead Rue de l'Orient

French army artillery exercises, Le Polygone, Lorient, France (coloured engraving)
5998731 French army artillery exercises, Le Polygone, Lorient, France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French army artillery exercises)

Main-royal-mast head of "L Orient"(chromolitho)
2775267 Main-royal-mast head of " L Orient" (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Main-royal-mast head of " L Orient")

Sailors doing the pole vault at the Ecole de Gymnastique de Lorient, France (colour photo)
3098814 Sailors doing the pole vault at the Ecole de Gymnastique de Lorient, France (colour photo) by French Photographer

Battle of the Nile, August 1798 (coloured engraving)
3244793 Battle of the Nile, August 1798 (coloured engraving) by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Burning of L Orient at the Battle of the Nile, 1798 (engraving)
670890 Burning of L Orient at the Battle of the Nile, 1798 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning of L Orient at the Battle of the Nile, 1798)

Sailors fencing with cutlasses at the Ecole de Gymnastique de Lorient, France (colour photo)
3098811 Sailors fencing with cutlasses at the Ecole de Gymnastique de Lorient, France (colour photo) by French Photographer

View of the Port of Lorient, Morbihan, Brittany, France
2334796 View of the Port of Lorient, Morbihan, Brittany, France: sailboats and boat in the foreground, harbor buildings and lighthouse in the background (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Lorient - Dumont d Urville (chromolitho)
961459 Lorient - Dumont d Urville (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lorient - Dumont d Urville)

Fusiliers on their way to exercises at Lorient, France (colour photo)
3098837 Fusiliers on their way to exercises at Lorient, France (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fusiliers on their way to exercises at Lorient)

The Harbor at Lorient, 1869. Creator: Berthe Morisot
The Harbor at Lorient, 1869

Aboukir Bay, c1799. Artist: Philip James de Loutherbourg
Aboukir Bay, c1799. The Battle of the Nile, also known as the Battle of Aboukir Bay, was a major naval battle fought between the British Navy and the Navy of the French Republic at Aboukir Bay

Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798. The British fleet under Nelson destroyed the French fleet in Aboukir Bay in a battle fought at night

The Battle of the Nile aka the Battle of Aboukir Bay, 1798. Early in the fight the largest French ship L Orient caught fire, and the flames spreading to her powder magazine, the ship blew up

Lorient Port, Brittany, France, February 1690. In The Foreground, The Ships Of Nesmonds Division In Front Of The Company Enclosure, And Behind

Woman Fan Viewed Rear late 19th century Etching
Artokoloro

Anemonies 1897 Etching aquatint printed colors
Artokoloro

Chelsea Palaces Scarab Grecian Key Fly Pattern Mount
Artokoloro

Thames Evening 1899 Etching drypoint color aquatint
Artokoloro

Shell Border Pattern ca 1897 Aquatint drypoint
Artokoloro

Map of Lorient, France

Berthe Morisot, The Harbor at Lorient, French, 1841-1895, 1869, oil on canvas

The Glory of Spain III, from the Ceiling of the Throne Room, 1764 (fresco) (detail
XIR62096 The Glory of Spain III, from the Ceiling of the Throne Room, 1764 (fresco) (detail, see also 61757, 61758, 62340) by Tiepolo

Battle of the Nile, August 1St, 1798. Blowing up of L orient, Egypt

FRANCE: LORIENT, c1895. View from Point Pen-Mane in Lorient, France. Photochrome, c1895

FRANCE: LORIENT, c1895. The citadel at Port Louis in Lorient, France. Photochrome, c1895

FRANCE: LORIENT, c1895. The mole at Port Louis in Lorient, France. Photochrome, c1895

FRANCE: LORIENT, c1895. Place Alsace in Lorient, France. Photochrome, c1895

FRANCE: LORIENT, c1895. Marbihan Gate in Lorient, France. Photochrome, c1895

Picture No. 10860266
Oysters - in boxes / crates. Kergo harbour, near Lorient, France Date:

Port Louis, the Mole, Lorient, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Marbihan Gate, Lorient, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Merchant harbor, Lorient, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Place Alsace-Lorraine, Lorient, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

General view from Point Pen-Mane, Lorient, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Port Louis, the Citadel, Lorient, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

FRANCE: LORIENT, c1895. Merchant harbor in Lorient, France. Photochrome, c1895

French Shipbuilding
A ship being constructed in a covered cale at the French naval port of Lorient

France / Bridge Collapse
The bridge Pont-Lorois, over the river Etel at Lorient, Brittany (France), after its collapse on 14 November

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Lorient, a quaint town in Morbihan, Brittany, France, is steeped in history and charm. As you wander through its streets, you'll come across typical ancient Breton thatched houses that transport you back in time. The architecture reflects the rich heritage of this region. Intriguingly, it has connections to the tragic RMS Titanic. A letter from passenger Francis D Millet was sent from here before his ill-fated journey on the ship. It serves as a poignant reminder of the human stories intertwined with this place. Nature lovers will be captivated by Cote Sauvage in Quiberon, just a stone's throw away from Lorient. This rugged coastline offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and showcases nature's raw beauty. History buffs can explore the Menhirs of Carnac nearby. These ancient standing stones are shrouded in mystery and provide insight into prehistoric times. It also has military significance; it was once home to French army artillery exercises at Le Polygone. A colored engraving captures this historical moment when soldiers honed their skills for battle. Maritime enthusiasts will appreciate depictions like "L Orient" mast head chromolitho or scenes from the Battle of Nile where "L Orient" tragically burned during combat—an event etched forever in naval history. Sports have their place too. Sailors showcasing their athleticism while pole vaulting or engaging in cutlass fencing at Ecole de Gymnastique de Lorient demonstrate both skill and camaraderie within this community. The bustling Port provides an enchanting view with boats bobbing gently against a backdrop of picturesque scenery—a testament to its maritime legacy throughout centuries gone by. Lastly, Dumont d Urville's chromolitho immortalizes another aspect of Lorient—celebrating explorers who set sail from these shores to discover new horizons beyond Europe's borders.