Marine Collection (page 3)

ST. BRENDAN: MASS. St. Brendan and his monks celebrate Mass on the back of a whale. Color engraving after a medieval illumination

KATSUSHIKA: GREAT WAVE. Men in boats among large waves, off shore of Kanagawa, with Mount Fuji in the background. Color woodcut by Hokusai Katsushika, c1830

Marine Colliery, Cwm, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, South Wales
View of the Marine Colliery, Cwm, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, South Wales. Date: early 20th century

Open Air Baths - West Kirby, Wirral, England
Open Air Baths at the Marine Lake - West Kirby, Cheshire, Wirral, England

Palm Islands construction, Dubai
Luxury island construction, Dubai. Ikonos satellite image of an artificial palm tree-shaped island created in the Persian Gulf, off the coast of Dubai. This is the Jumeirah Palm resort

Trilobite fossil. Fossil of a trilobite (Aristoharpes sp.) from the Devonian period (around 370 million years ago), showing the species characteristic, spade-like shape

Royal Marine / Graphic
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY A private in marching order

Giant Octopus & US Diver
A huge octopus nearly succeeds in overcoming American diver Martin Lund, but is eventually beaten off

Gannets (Morus bassanus) diving to feed on discarded fish, Shetland, Scotland, UK, April

Nudibranch (Janolus cristatus) Vela Luka, Korcula Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean

RF - Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana) swimming over sand in shallow water at dawn, Cayman Islands, Caribbean Sea

Curlews (Numenius arquata) group flying over the sea during storm. Wales, UK December. Highly commended, Habitat division, British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) competition 2012

UK, Scotland, Argyll and Bute, Islay, Machir Bay from Sand Dunes

Grimsby Trawlers
Fishing trawlers at Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. Date: 1930s

Ocean currents off the Americas. Satellite-based graphic showing ocean currents (swirling coloured lines) on an Earth globe centred on the Americas

Royal Marine Commandos re-embarking from a Westland Wessex helicopter on to a Royal Navy Commando Carrier

Standing Stones of Callanish (Callanish 1) on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. The megalithic monument is cross shaped with a central ring of stones and was buildt between 2900 and 2600 BC

Isle of Lewis, part of the island Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The Uig Bay ( Traigh Uuige) with bladder wrack (Fucus vesiculosus). Europe, Scotland, July

Liopleurodon vertebra
A fossil vertebra from the pliosaur, Liopleurodon. These were carnivorous marine reptiles that lived during the time of the dinosaurs. This specimen was discovered in Kimmeridge, Southern England

A whale and three fish (representing Japan) eating Russian sailors for dinner. Woodcut, c1905, by Kiyochika Kobayashi
RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, c1905. A whale and three fish (representing Japan) eating Russian sailors for dinner. Woodcut, c1905, by Kiyochika Kobayashi

VERNE: 20, 000 LEAGUES, 1870. One of Captain Nemos sailors seized by a giant cuttlefish. Wood engraving after a drawing by Alphonse de Neuville from an 1870 edition of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under

Acrosphaera radiolarian, SEM
Acrosphaera radiolarian. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the shell of a Acrosphaera sp. radiolarian. Radiolaria are single-celled protozoans that are found in marine plankton

Sea cucumber (Thelenota sp.) spawning. Microscopic sex cells (gametes) are being released to allow fertilisation (the fusing of a male and a female sex cell)

Black marlin

Seahorse skeleton. Coloured x-ray of a seahorse (Hippocampus sp.). Seahorse populations are under threat due to the fishing industry

Mosasaurus marine reptile
Mosasaurus. Artwork of a Mosasaurus marine lizard swimming underwater. This large carnivorous lizard was around 9 metres in length

Ammonite fossil. Ammonites are extinct marine invertebrates. They first appeared in the Late Silurian to Early Devonian period (around 400 million years ago)

16th century map of Venice showing the lagoon. Venice is a coastal city in the north-east of Italy. The main bulk of Venice is in the upper frame of the image

Oil drilling rig, North Sea
Oil drilling rig. Byford Dolphin semi-submersible oil rig moored in the Cromarty Firth at the town of Invergordon, Scotland

Jackup oil drilling rig, North Sea
Jackup oil drilling rig. Ensco 80 oil rig being towed up the Cromarty Firth passing the town of Invergordon. Photographed in the North Sea, Scotland

Loch Ness monster, artwork
Loch Ness monster. Computer artwork of the Loch Ness Monster swimming on the surface of Loch Ness, Scotland. Sightings of the monster have occurred at least since the 15th century

Oil tanker loading at an oil terminal in Nakhodka, Russia

Diatom, SEM
Diatom. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the Arachnoidiscus sp. diatom. The diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single- celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Diatom, SEM
Diatom. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Stephanopyxis sp. diatom. Diatoms are single-celled photosynthetic algae, of which there are about 100, 000 species

Diatom, SEM
Diatom. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Triceratium morlandii diatom. Diatoms are single-celled photosynthetic algae, of which there are about 100, 000 species

Harrisons First Chronometer
This photograph shows Harrisons first chronometer, developed between 1729 and 1735 in response to the British Government offer of a 20

The Shipbuilder, Special Aquitania Number
Front cover of The Shipbuilder industry journal, June 1914 issue, focusing on the Cunard cruise liner Aquitania, launched the same year

Commandos Crossing the Rhine at Wesel; Second World War, 194
Sketch showing the night crossing of the River Rhine, made by British Royal Marine Commandos of the 21st Army Group, near Wesel in Germany, 23rd March 1945

Sperm Whale Skeleton
The skeleton of a sperm whale

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Thistlegorm wreck and diver. Egypt, Red Sea

Australia, topographic map. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas. Southeast Asia (top left), New Zealand (lower right) and Antarctica (bottom right)

The Raft of the Medusa - oil on canvas, 1818-1819
LRI4353719 The Raft of the Medusa - oil on canvas, 1818-1819 by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 491x716 cm; Louvre, Paris

Male Leach's sea star (Leiaster leachi) broadcast spawning, releasing streams of sperm from its arms. Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan

Dense growth of Bootlace seaweed (Chorda filum) in shallow water, Kimmeridge, Dorset, England, UK, English Channel. July. Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition 2022 (WPY)

Off Valparaiso
931047 Off Valparaiso by Somerscales, Thomas J. (1842-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allies in Art published by Cassells circa 1920); English, out of copyright

Greater weever, Trachinus draco (Greater weaver or sting-bull, Trachinus major)
FLO4613879 Greater weever, Trachinus draco (Greater weaver or sting-bull, Trachinus major). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Carrickfergus Castle & Harbour, Co Antrim, Ireland

USA, USVI, St John. Tropical winter getaway. Popular Trunk Bay was one of holdings donated by Laurance Rockefeller in 1958. Underwater Snorkeling Trail part of Virgin Islands National Park

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"Exploring the Depths: A Journey through Marine Wonders" Little blue penguins, standing proudly on rocks under the mesmerizing Melbourne city lights at night, create a captivating silhouette against the backdrop of St Kilda breakwater in Victoria, Australia. (December 2016) Witnessing history's artistry unfold, a fish mosaic from Pompeii reveals the ancient Romans' admiration for marine life and their intricate craftsmanship. Dive into Roman culture as you marvel at a stunning seafood mosaic that depicts an array of underwater treasures, reminding us of our deep connection to the sea. Braving Storm Ruth's wrath, d Ar-Men lighthouse stands tall amidst rough seas on Ile de Sein in Armorique—a testament to human resilience and nature's powerful forces. The Isle of Harris in Scotland's Outer Hebrides beckons with its rugged coastal beauty—a haven where land meets sea in perfect harmony. Immerse yourself in William Heath Robinson's masterpiece "Ultra-Marine, " where imagination takes flight and transports us to enchanting marine realms beyond our wildest dreams. Discover Alfred Wallis' humble cottage nestled in St Ives, Cornwall—an artist whose love for maritime scenes captured hearts with his unique perspective and simple brushstrokes. At Aphrodite's Rock off Paphos in Cyprus' Eastern Mediterranean Sea, feel the timeless allure of mythological tales intertwined with breathtaking coastal vistas—where legends come alive by the shore. Saint Anthony of Padua captivates both man and beast as he preaches to fishes—an extraordinary moment frozen in time that reminds us of humanity's profound connection to all living creatures. In Alaska's pristine waters, witness North America's largest members of the weasel family—the playful sea otters—gliding effortlessly through their natural habitat while leaving ripples of joy behind them.