Paddle Steamer Collection (page 9)

Early 19th Century engraving of Flat Holm Island (Ynys Echni) Circa 1840

The Bristol Queen paddle steamer seen here closes to the Clifton Suspension Bridge Circa 1950s

100s of Cleveland children set off from Head Wrightson Wharf, Middlesbrough for a trip down the River Tees aboard the P.S. Waverly. 11th May 1981

The River Thames and the pool of London seen from the road deck of Tower Bridge August 1939

Belgian troopship Leopold II arrives in Ostend carrying Belgian sailors from Le Havre in Northern France Circa 1914 DM2278

Storm King on the Hudson, 1866. Creator: Samuel Colman
Storm King on the Hudson, 1866

Imaginary Regatta of Americas Cup Winners, 1889 or after. Creator: Unknown
Imaginary Regatta of Americas Cup Winners, 1889 or after

U. S. Mail Boat, 1855 or later. Creator: Leila Bauman
U.S. Mail Boat, 1855 or later

Steamer "St. Lawrence", 1850. Creator: James Bard
Steamer " St. Lawrence", 1850

Towboat "John Birkbeck", 1854. Creator: James Bard
Towboat " John Birkbeck", 1854

Portrait of a Ships Steward, probably 1829. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Ships Steward, probably 1829

Steamship "Erie", probably 1837. Creator: Unknown
Steamship " Erie", probably 1837

Rounding a Bend on the Mississippi - The Parting Salute, 1866

Bird s-Eye View of the Great New York and Brooklyn Bridge, and Grand Display of Fireworks on Opening Night...May 24, 1883

Supposed case of a steamer pursued by an enemy, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Supposed case of a steamer pursued by an enemy, 1844. Testing explosives designed by Captain Warner, demonstrating:the effect produced by a line-of-battle ship following in her wake

The City of London Aberdeen Steam-Ship, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The City of London Aberdeen Steam-Ship, 1844. This magnificent iron steamer has just been constructed in the Clyde, by Mr

Lord Mayors Day - the Stationers Companys barge at Lambeth Palace, 1845. Annual flotilla of boats on the River Thames in London

Wreck of "The Vanguard"steamer, off Cork Lighthouse, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of " The Vanguard" steamer, off Cork Lighthouse, 1844. An iron-built steamer of the Dublin and Glasgow Steam Company ran aground on rocks off the Irish coast

The Eclair steamer and "The Lazarette"off Motherbank, 1845
The Eclair steamer and " The Lazarette" off Motherbank, 1845. L Eclair sailed from Devonport...having a crew of 146 officers and men, for the coast of Africa

The Tsukiji Hotel in Tokyo (Tokyo Tsukiji hoteru kan), 5th month, 1870. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige III
The Tsukiji Hotel in Tokyo (Tokyo Tsukiji hoteru kan), 5th month, 1870

Chronicle of the Imperial Restoration (Kokoku isshin kenbunshi), June, 1876. June, 1876
Chronicle of the Imperial Restoration (Kokoku isshin kenbunshi), June, 1876

Fifty-three Stations of Suehiro: Warrior Looks at Passing Steamship, ca. 1865

The Princess Alice, government steamer, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Princess Alice, government steamer, 1844. Prince Albert travels to Germany. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Arrival of the King of the French, at Portsmouth, on Tuesday last, October 1844. Louis Philippe is welcomed as he visits Britain. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

The Gomer Steamer coming into Portsmouth Harbour, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Gomer Steamer coming into Portsmouth Harbour, 1844. Visit of the French king Louis Philippe to Britain: The French squadron came on slowly and majestically

Thames Regatta, Putney Bridge, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Thames Regatta, Putney Bridge, 1844. Racing on the River Thames at Putney in south-west London. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Robert Fulton, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888

Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido: Inspired by Famous Pictures, 1864. 1864
Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido: Inspired by Famous Pictures, 1864

Savannah, Georgia, No. 2, 1866. Creator: George N. Barnard
Savannah, Georgia, No. 2, 1866

U. S. Monitor Saugus and Gunboat Mendota, Appomattox River
U.S. Monitor " Saugus" and Gunboat " Mendota", Appomattox River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

U. S. Transport in Rapids, Tennessee River / The Suck - Tennessee River below Chattanooga
U.S. Transport in Rapids, Tennessee River/The Suck - Tennessee River below Chattanooga, looking down stream, ca. 1864

Savanah, Georgia No. 1, 1860s. Creator: George N. Barnard
Savanah, Georgia No. 1, 1860s

Savanah, Georgia No. 2, 1860s. Creator: George N. Barnard
Savanah, Georgia No. 2, 1860s

Tennessee River at Chattanooga (81 Lookout Mountain Spur), ca. 1864. Creator: George N
Tennessee River at Chattanooga (81 Lookout Mountain Spur), ca. 1864

General Grant at Kingston Gap, Tennessee River, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
General Grant at Kingston Gap, Tennessee River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

U. S. Gunboat at Kingston Gap, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
U.S. Gunboat at Kingston Gap, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

U. S. Gunboat Saginaw and Monitor Onondaga, 1861-65
U.S. Gunboat " Saginaw" and Monitor " Onondaga", 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

U. S. Gunboat Mendota, James River, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
U.S. Gunboat " Mendota", James River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Transports, Tennessee River, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Transports, Tennessee River, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

U. S. Transport Wauhatchie, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
U.S. Transport " Wauhatchie", 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

U. S. Ship Mendota, James River, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
U.S. Ship " Mendota", James River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Port Royal, Rappahannock River, 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Port Royal, Rappahannock River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Unloading Supplies at Port Royal, Virginia, 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Unloading Supplies at Port Royal, Virginia, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

City Point, Virginia, 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
City Point, Virginia, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Wilcox Landing, 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Wilcox Landing, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Quartermaster cargoes and transports, Pamunkey River, 1861-65. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Quartermaster cargoes and transports, Pamunkey River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

White House Landing, Pamunkey River, 1864. Creators: Tim O Sullivan, Mathew Brady
White House Landing, Pamunkey River, 1864

[U. S. Gunboat]. Brady album, p. 161, 1861-65. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
[U.S. Gunboat]. Brady album, p. 161, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

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The paddle steamer, a marvel of engineering and a symbol of industrial progress, has left an indelible mark on history. From its humble beginnings to its grandeur in the 19th century, these steam-powered vessels revolutionized transportation and shaped the world we know today. One iconic image captures Isambard Kingdom Brunel standing proudly before the launching chains of the Great Eastern. This monumental ship was a testament to human ingenuity and ambition, pushing boundaries with its colossal size and innovative design. In another snapshot from history, we see the paddle steamer Sultana during a stop at Helena. This photograph immortalizes the elegance and grace of these majestic vessels as they glided through waterways, connecting communities along their routes. A lithograph from 1865 takes us on a torchlit journey through Louisiana's bayous aboard a steamboat. The flickering lights cast enchanting shadows over this nocturnal scene, evoking mystery and adventure that awaited passengers on board. Moving forward in time to the 1980s, we encounter The Dart paddle steamer Compton Castle. Its presence invokes nostalgia for an era when these graceful ships were still part of everyday life, ferrying people across rivers with ease. Across continents and oceans alike, paddle steamers played vital roles in transportation networks. A North River Ferry Boat served as a lifeline between bustling cities while England's Paddle Steamer Waverley passed under Tower Bridge in London—a sight that never failed to captivate spectators along the riverbanks. The Great Eastern stands tall on stocks at Millwall in 1857—an awe-inspiring sight that showcased Britain's mastery over shipbuilding during this period. Its sheer scale demonstrated mankind's ability to conquer even nature's vast expanses. From Ruse in Bulgaria comes an image of The Paddlesteamer Krum—proof that these magnificent vessels transcended borders and brought people together across cultures.