Pontoon Collection

A Fish Pontoon at Grimsby by Fortunio Matania
An illustration of what was described in the Sphere as one of the greatest fishing ports in the world. In 1790 the population was less than 1, 000 and in 1907 it was 65, 000

Pontoon Bridge at junction of Lough Conn & Lough Cullen, County Mayo, Republic of Ireland. circa 1970s

Kolkata, India - The Howrah Bridge No. 1
Kolkata (Calcutta), India - The Howrah Bridge No.1 (The Old Pontoon Bridge) which crossed the Hooghly River. Date: circa 1905

Curacao, Willemstad, Dutch colonial buildings on Handelskade along Pundas waterfront and Queen Emma pontoon bridge - somtimes called the swinging old lady of Curacao

Healys Anglers Hotel Lough Cullen, Co. Mayo - a view of a Hotel beside the Lough, taken over the water with boats moored. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Mayo; Pontoon Lough Cullen)

Curacao - Willemstad - Queen Emma Bridge
Curacao - a Dutch dependency in the West Indies. View of Willemstad and the Queen Emma Bridge, a pontoon bridge across St. Anna Bay, built in 1888. Date: circa 1910s

Soldiers building pontoon bridge, Flanders, WW1
Soldiers of the Royal Engineers building a pontoon bridge near Boesinghe, Flanders, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Pile Bay, Dubrovnik, Croatia (Game of thrones scenes)

Wwi / Italy / Sacile Advance
Following their victorious crossing of the Piave and Monticano, British troops passed through Sacile over hastily-made pontoon bridges

Swans, Windsor Bridge, Henley
Mute swans feed from a pontoon near the Windsor Bridge across the River Thames, Henley, Berkshire, UK. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989

Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England - The Pontoon - Catch of Cod. In 1790 the population was less than 1, 000 and in 1907 it was 65, 000

Pontoon Bridge at Lough Conn - a view of the bridge to the right and three men at a jetty in the foreground and two boats. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Mayo; Lough Conn)

Birds Eye View of Sixth Street Wharf, Washington D. C, published by Charles Magnus
XZL151145 Birds Eye View of Sixth Street Wharf, Washington D.C, published by Charles Magnus, 1863 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Library of Congress, Washington D.C

The 21st Reg t Wisconsin Vol. crossing the pontoon bridge, at Cincinnati, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1862. Print showing Union soldiers of the 21st Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteers marching across a pontoon

British artillery smashing a German pontoon bridge across the Petit Morin River, France (litho)
3252915 British artillery smashing a German pontoon bridge across the Petit Morin River, France (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Crimean War 1853-1856: Russians, having destroyed as much as possible and scuttled their fleet
531340 Crimean War 1853-1856: Russians, having destroyed as much as possible and scuttled their fleet, abandoning the main southern part of Sebastapol for the northern forts, 8 September 1855

British loading pontoon boats with ammunition, 22 Apr 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British loading pontoon boats with ammunition, 22 Apr 1917. British Royal Artillery gunners loading pontoon boats on the River Scarpe with shells near a light railway engine passing on the line near

Irkutsk Pontoon bridge over the Angara River, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Pontoon bridge over the Angara River, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk A pontoon across the Angara River, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk A pontoon across the Angara River, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk Pontoon bridge over the Angara River, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Pontoon bridge over the Angara River, 1902. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk Pontoon bridge over the Angara River, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Pontoon bridge over the Angara River, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk Pontoon bridge on the Angara River, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Pontoon bridge on the Angara River, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk Pontoon bridge over the Angara River, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Pontoon bridge over the Angara River, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk Pontoon bridge, 1906. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Pontoon bridge, 1906. National Library of Russia

Gondola in the mist
Isabelle DUPONT

The lighthouse
Stephanie Kleimann

Experiments with Captain Fowke's pontoon bridge on the Serpentine, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Experiments with Captain Fowke's pontoon bridge on the Serpentine, [London], 1860. The pontoon to be tested consists of an oblong framework of wood and iron

Work on the metro at Notre-Dame bridge, in 1906. Creator: Victor Marec
Work on the metro at Notre-Dame bridge, in 1906

Metropolitan work at Pont-Neuf, in 1899. Creator: Victor Marec
Metropolitan work at Pont-Neuf, in 1899

Works on the Seine, at Pont des Saints-Peres, 1936. Creator: Maximilien Luce
Works on the Seine, at Pont des Saints-Peres, 1936

Quai de l'Hotel-de-Ville and Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais church, 1899. Creator: Frederic Houbron
Quai de l'Hotel-de-Ville and Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais church, 1899

Etchu Province: Pontoon Bridge at Toyama (Etchu, Toyama funabashi), from the series "Famou... 1853
Etchu Province: Pontoon Bridge at Toyama (Etchu, Toyama funabashi), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces (Rokujuyoshu meisho zue)", 1853

Irkutsk pontoon boat on the Angara River, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk pontoon boat on the Angara River, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Floating pontoons or dock prepared by Messrs. Rennie and Son for the government of Spain, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Floating pontoons or dock prepared by Messrs. Rennie and Son for the government of Spain, 1862. Now that Spain is endeavouring to regain her position amongst the chief nations of Europe

Angara at Irkutsk, 1886. Artist: Nikolai Dobrovolsky
Angara at Irkutsk, 1886. View of the Siberian city of Irkutsk from across the Angara River. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Irkutsk, Russia

Livorno. Cargo vessel Livorno Canals. Date of Photograph:1945 ca

India Calcutta, Howrah pontoon bridge over Hooghly River
India Calcutta, Howrah pontoon bridge over the Hooghly River. Vintage 19th century photograph

Curacao, Willemstad, Queen Emma pontoon bridge at night, somtimes called the swinging old lady of Curacao

Overwater bungalows and boats of Sofitel Hotel, Moorea, Society Islands, French Polynesia (PR)

People on the jetty on Lake Wakatipu just before sunset. Glenorchy, Queenstown Lakes district, Otago region, South Island, New Zealand

1st Sussex Regiment Royal Engineers during WW1 Date: circa 1916

Grimsby Pontoon early 1900s

Royal Engineers at Pontooning Work, WW1
Royal Engineers at Pontooning Work during the First World War Date: 1915

Looking at Copenhagen
Stephanie Kleimann

The diving board
Stephanie Kleimann

Fireworks display with triumphal arch supported by three pontoons on the water, de... 17th century. Creator: Anon
Fireworks display with triumphal arch supported by three pontoons on the water, decorated with symbols of Louis XIV, 17th century

With "Methuens Horse"on the Way to Bechuanaland, South Africa (engraving)
1044893 With " Methuens Horse" on the Way to Bechuanaland, South Africa (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

The quay in... sgardstrand (oil on canvas)
5051945 The quay in...sgardstrand (oil on canvas) by Heyerdahl, Hans Olaf (1857-1913); 60x74 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bryggen i...sgardstrand); Photo © O. Vaering

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"Pontoon: A Journey Across Waters and Time" Step into the world of pontoon, where history, culture, and nature intertwine. From a fish pontoon at Grimsby by Fortunio Matania to the picturesque Pontoon Bridge at the junction of Lough Conn & Lough Cullen, these captivating scenes invite you to explore diverse corners of the globe. In Curacao's Willemstad, Dutch colonial buildings line Handelskade along Pundas waterfront, showcasing a vibrant blend of European architecture against a tropical backdrop. Meanwhile, Kolkata's iconic Howrah Bridge No. 1 stands as a testament to engineering marvels that connect communities. Grimsby in Lincolnshire reveals its fishing heritage with "The Pontoon - Catch of Cod, " capturing the essence of hardworking fishermen reaping their bountiful harvest from the sea. Healys Anglers Hotel in Lough Cullen offers tranquility amidst Ireland's scenic beauty—a perfect retreat for anglers seeking solace. Pile Bay in Dubrovnik transports us into fantasy with Game of Thrones scenes etched within its walls—an enchanting fusion between reality and fiction. The Queen Emma Bridge gracefully spans across Curacao's waters, connecting two sides while offering breathtaking views along its path. Swans grace Windsor Bridge in Henley as they glide through serene waters—nature's poetry unfolding before our eyes. Another pontoon bridge emerges at Lough Conn; an architectural masterpiece blending seamlessly with nature’s splendor. From Charles Magnus' birds-eye view capturing Sixth Street Wharf in Washington D. C. , we witness bustling activity along this historic waterfront—a testament to human progress over time. Soldiers building pontoon bridges during WW1 remind us of bravery and resilience amid conflict—a symbol of unity overcoming adversity. Pontoons have witnessed countless stories unfold throughout history—bridging gaps both physical and metaphorical.