Paddle Steamers Collection (page 5)

High Pressure Steamboat Mayflower, 1855 (colour litho)
1066999 High Pressure Steamboat Mayflower, 1855 (colour litho) by Currier, Nathaniel (1813-88); 41.28x71.12 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Junior League Print Fund; American, out of copyright

The Splendid Naval Triumph on the Mississippi, April 24th, 1862 (colour lithograph)
3704146 The Splendid Naval Triumph on the Mississippi, April 24th, 1862 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

L Amerique Pittoresque, A la Nouvelle-Orleans (engraving)
2783428 L Amerique Pittoresque, A la Nouvelle-Orleans (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Amerique Pittoresque, A la Nouvelle-Orleans)

Ships and trains bringing visitors to the Great Exhibition of 1851, Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, London (engraving)
5238900 Ships and trains bringing visitors to the Great Exhibition of 1851, Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, London (engraving) by Gilbert

Sarah A. Stevens, 1873. Creator: James Bard
Sarah A. Stevens, 1873

World War Two - Second World War - A naval officer on the beach at Dunkirk prior to evacuation. Circa: June 1940

London Tower bridge

Newcastles Quayside. c. 1910
Newcastles Quayside. c.1910

Paddle Staemer; Queen of the South August 1966 Paddle steamer visiting London seen on the Thames near Waterloo Bridge

Full steam ahead... the new Comet repeats histroy as she sails down the Clyde with
Full steam ahead......the new Comet repeats histroy as she sails down the Clyde with passengers dressed as they were 150 years ago. September 1962 P000100

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

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"Paddle Steamers: Navigating the Waters of History" Step back in time and embark on a journey through the fascinating world of paddle steamers. From Isambard Kingdom Brunel's awe-inspiring creation to the picturesque Delta King Paddle Steamer, these magnificent vessels have left an indelible mark on history. In Old Town Sacramento, California, the Delta King Paddle Steamer stands as a testament to an era long gone. Its elegant design and nostalgic charm transport visitors to a bygone era of leisurely river cruises along the mighty Mississippi. Across the Atlantic in London, we witness the majestic Paddle Steamer Waverley gracefully passing under Tower Bridge. This iconic scene captures both the timeless beauty of these vessels and their enduring significance in maritime heritage. Venturing further into history, we find ourselves at The Port of New York during its bustling heyday. A birds-eye view from The Battery reveals a captivating sight - paddle steamers dotting the harbor like floating palaces, connecting people and places with their powerful engines churning away. The heroic tale of Grace Darling comes alive as she and her father save shipwrecked crew members off England's treacherous coast in 1838. Their bravery aboard a paddle steamer showcases not only their courage but also highlights how these vessels played vital roles in rescue missions throughout history. Traveling down south to New Orleans in 1872, we are greeted by DG Thompson's vivid depiction capturing life along its vibrant levee. Here, paddle steamers dominate the waterfront panorama - symbols of progress and commerce that shaped this city's rich cultural tapestry. Crossing borders to Quebec in 1874 brings us face-to-face with Robert Hinshelwood and John Douglas Woodward's masterpiece - another stunning example of engineering brilliance. This Canadian gem proudly plied its trade across rivers while leaving spectators awestruck with its grandeur. No discussion about paddle steamers would be complete without mentioning the legendary Great Eastern.