Pontoons Collection (page 10)

Returning from the war of the first soldiers discharged, the people crowded in the port of Naples say goodbye
2808471 Returning from the war of the first soldiers discharged, the people crowded in the port of Naples say goodbye... (colour litho) by Beltrame

River Thames: Entrance to London Docks (coloured engraving)
6022623 River Thames: Entrance to London Docks (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to London Docks)

Harbour, Dinard (b / w photo)
3102123 Harbour, Dinard (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harbour, Dinard. Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

The Collision of Two German Ironclads (engraving)
1590076 The Collision of Two German Ironclads (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Collision of Two German Ironclads)

Victorian London Docks
3779043 Victorian London Docks by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: London Docks. Engraving by Gustave Dore, from London, a Pilgrimage, by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold, 1872)

John Burns addressing a meeting of dockers on Tower Hill (engraving)
583534 John Burns addressing a meeting of dockers on Tower Hill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Defendant in court misunderstanding a question from the judge about challenging the composition of the jury
5999949 Defendant in court misunderstanding a question from the judge about challenging the composition of the jury (colour litho) by English School

West India Docks (coloured engraving)
811020 West India Docks (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, T. (1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C. (1762-1832) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: West India Docks)

Wine Vaults (b / w photo)
3628468 Wine Vaults (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wine Vaults. Illustration for The Descriptive Album of London)

Floating HMS Sultan out of Dock (engraving)
2772238 Floating HMS Sultan out of Dock (engraving) by Tozer, Henry Spernon (c.1870-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Floating HMS Sultan out of Dock)

A wedding... wet (colour litho)
2778281 A wedding... wet (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A... wet marriage)

When the storm dominates (colour litho)
2778141 When the storm dominates (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the storm dominates)

A West Indiaman in Cox and Curlins Yard, Limehouse (etching)
2775907 A West Indiaman in Cox and Curlins Yard, Limehouse (etching) by Moses, Henry (1782-1870); Private Collection; (add.info.: A West Indiaman in Cox and Curlins Yard, Limehouse)

Limehouse (etching)
2775904 Limehouse (etching) by Moses, Henry (1782-1870); Private Collection; (add.info.: Limehouse. Illustration for Sketches of Shipping Drawn and Etchd by Henry Moses)

Breaking bulk on board a tea ship (coloured engraving)
729213 Breaking bulk on board a tea ship (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Breaking bulk on board a tea ship in the London docks)

Arrival of the team in Tripoli under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi, the Arab leaders receive... (colour litho)
2815605 Arrival of the team in Tripoli under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi, the Arab leaders receive... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The launch of the armored cruiser San Marco of the Castellammare di Stabia shipyard, on 20 current (colour litho)
2815181 The launch of the armored cruiser San Marco of the Castellammare di Stabia shipyard, on 20 current (colour litho) by Beltrame

William II in Naples, the emperor goes, on the afternoon of the 6th Corr, to the Royal Palace for a gala lunch
2814772 William II in Naples, the emperor goes, on the afternoon of the 6th Corr, to the Royal Palace for a gala lunch (colour litho) by Beltrame

A huge undertaking is being attempted in England, the recovery of the German war fleet... (colour litho)
2809327 A huge undertaking is being attempted in England, the recovery of the German war fleet... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Like when there was war (colour litho)
2809176 Like when there was war (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Like when there was a war)

The Heroes of the New Offensive (Colour Litho)
2808618 The Heroes of the New Offensive (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The heroes of the new offensive)

The End of Misery in Brittany, The Miraculous Sardine Fishing Happened In The Days Gone (colour Litho)
2798665 The End of Misery in Brittany, The Miraculous Sardine Fishing Happened In The Days Gone (colour Litho) by Beltrame

The arrest of Oscar Wilde: Wilde in the dock (engraving)
584315 The arrest of Oscar Wilde: Wilde in the dock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The arrest of Oscar Wilde)

London Bridge and its surroundings about the year 1600 (engraving)
586273 London Bridge and its surroundings about the year 1600 (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene at the Old Bailey: The most sensational trial of the century - Oscar Wilde (engraving)
583901 Scene at the Old Bailey: The most sensational trial of the century - Oscar Wilde (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene at the Old Bailey)

The Leviathan during its construction (engraving)
609019 The Leviathan during its construction (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leviathan during its construction)

The Leviathan (Great Eastern) steam ship, May 1856 (engraving)
609002 The Leviathan (Great Eastern) steam ship, May 1856 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leviathan (Great Eastern) steam ship

Portrait of Mr Robert Stephenson (engraving)
608994 Portrait of Mr Robert Stephenson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Mr Robert Stephenson)

The Great Eastern steamship; Building on the stocks, Millwall (engraving)
608973 The Great Eastern steamship; Building on the stocks, Millwall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tower Bridge and River Thames, London (photo)
610283 Tower Bridge and River Thames, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tower Bridge and River Thames)

Landing oranges at Fresh Wharf, London Bridge, for Christmas (engraving)
608389 Landing oranges at Fresh Wharf, London Bridge, for Christmas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing oranges at Fresh Wharf, London Bridge)

EW Basin at the London dock (engraving)
608364 EW Basin at the London dock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: EW Basin at the London dock; from The Illustrated Times)

Dock on the River Thames, London (photo)
608361 Dock on the River Thames, London (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dock on the River Thames)

London Docks, Greenwich Hospital and Chelsea Hospital
6340385 London Docks, Greenwich Hospital and Chelsea Hospital by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: London Docks, Greenwich Hospital and Chelsea Hospital)

Au Travail (engraving)
3650129 Au Travail (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Travail. Illustration for Londres by Louis Enault illustrated by Gustave Dore (Hachette)

HMS "Powerful"in Dock at Kowloon, Hong Kong (b / w photo)
1064093 HMS " Powerful" in Dock at Kowloon, Hong Kong (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rawleys Dream; or, The Man who smoked in a Dockyard (engraving)
1062786 Rawleys Dream; or, The Man who smoked in a Dockyard (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rawleys Dream; or, The Man who smoked in a Dockyard)

The Collision between the SS "Toreador"and "La Bourgogne"(engraving)
1047134 The Collision between the SS " Toreador" and " La Bourgogne" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Remanded (engraving)
1055958 Remanded (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remanded, Mrs Osborne leaving the Dock at Bow Street Police Court)

Opening of the New Dock, Ellesmere Port (engraving)
1100759 Opening of the New Dock, Ellesmere Port (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the New Dock, Ellesmere Port)

Pierhead and river, Liverpool (colour photo)
3094937 Pierhead and river, Liverpool (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierhead and river, Liverpool)

Landing Stage, Liverpool (colour photo)
3096638 Landing Stage, Liverpool (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing Stage, Liverpool. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

HMS "Flora, "in Dock, Esquimalt, British Columbia (b / w photo)
6027733 HMS " Flora, " in Dock, Esquimalt, British Columbia (b/w photo) by Canadian Photographer (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Flora, " in Dock, Esquimalt)

The spring flood of immigration at the port of New York (b / w photo)
6002601 The spring flood of immigration at the port of New York (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Halifax Graving Dock, HMS Canada entering Dock (b / w photo)
1596256 Halifax Graving Dock, HMS Canada entering Dock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Halifax Graving Dock, HMS Canada entering Dock)

Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Liverpool (engraving)
1590623 Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Liverpool)

Indian Troops for Burmah, the 7th Bengal Cavalry embarking at Calcutta on Board the Steam-Ship Nerbudda (engraving)
1624737 Indian Troops for Burmah, the 7th Bengal Cavalry embarking at Calcutta on Board the Steam-Ship Nerbudda (engraving) by English School

The Boston (Lincolnshire) Deep-Sea Fishery (engraving)
1623285 The Boston (Lincolnshire) Deep-Sea Fishery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boston (Lincolnshire) Deep-Sea Fishery

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"Pontoons: A Journey Through Art, History, and Innovation" Step into the world as we explore their significance through various artworks and historical events. In "India House, Manchester, 1912, " an oil on canvas masterpiece captures the bustling activity around a pontoon docked at the harbor. The painting portrays the pivotal role these floating structures played in trade and transportation during that era. The launch of "Shamrock II" at Dumbarton in April 20th is frozen in time through a captivating black and white photograph. This America Cup Challenger showcases the elegance and grace with which they were constructed for sailing competitions. An engraving depicting the commencement of Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Railway and Dock takes us back to witness how pontoons facilitated railway expansion by connecting landlocked regions to waterways for efficient transport. Impressionist art lovers will appreciate Monet's "La Grenouillere" from 1869. Amidst vibrant brushstrokes lies a pontoon bridge that adds depth to this scenic riverside gathering spot. It also played a crucial role during wartime. The Battle of Mons in 1914 witnessed their utilization as makeshift bridges enabling troops to cross treacherous waters swiftly. A watercolor painting titled "US Liberty Ship" showcases how these versatile structures aided military efforts during World War II by transporting troops and supplies across oceans efficiently. Traveling back further in time, an atmospheric railway depicted in William Dawson's work from 1848 transports us to Star Cross where innovative pontoons propelled trains over water using compressed air technology - revolutionizing transportation methods once again. Monet's enchanting artwork "Le bassin d'Argenteuil" beautifully captures serene reflections on calm waters surrounding a picturesque pontoon bridge - showcasing its aesthetic appeal beyond functionality.