Porpoises Collection

Hms Beagle / Darwins Ship
HMS Beagle among porpoises Charles Darwins research ship

Bottlenose Dolphin, Tursiops truncatus, side view

Tasmania Derwent Lighthouse pre-1900

La chasse aux marsouins (engraving)
2783318 La chasse aux marsouins (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La chasse aux marsouins)

The British Association at Montreal, Sketches of the Voyage out (engraving)
1623032 The British Association at Montreal, Sketches of the Voyage out (engraving) by Seymour, George L. (fl.1876-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Association at Montreal)

The Phantom Ship, c. 1889 (oil on canvas)
Ma447088 The Phantom Ship, c.1889 (oil on canvas) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 43.75 x 53 inches cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

The Gentle Art of Catching Things - Porpoise Sticking in Pegwell Bay (colour litho)
5999015 The Gentle Art of Catching Things - Porpoise Sticking in Pegwell Bay (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

The crew of a French torpedo boat hunting porpoises (colour litho)
2795695 The crew of a French torpedo boat hunting porpoises (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The crew of a French torpedo boat hunting porpoises)

Sailing ship Fearless (colour litho)
5233421 Sailing ship Fearless (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailing ship Fearless.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Feeding the Porpoises at the Brighton Aquarium (engraving)
1589346 Feeding the Porpoises at the Brighton Aquarium (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feeding the Porpoises at the Brighton Aquarium)

Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; A Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops Truncatus) In The Water At Anthonys Key Resort

Humpback Whale, Killer Whale, Beluga, Pacific White-Sided Dolphin, Ganges River Dolphin and Narwhal

Cross-section underwater view of dolphins swimming and leaping over water surface, side view

Picture No. 10861874
Harbour Porpoise - Skeleton inside shape of skin (Phocoena phocoena) Date:

Several Porpoise (Phoecoenidae) species simultaneously jumping out from water, Vaquita or Gulf Porpoise (phocoena sinus), Dalls Porpoise (phocoenoides dalli)

Picture No. 11672283
Common Harbor Porpoise. Date:

Picture No. 11672282
Common Harbor Porpoise. Date:

Picture No. 11672281
Common Harbor Porpoise. Date:

Picture No. 11672280
Common Harbor Porpoise. Date:

Porpoises Playing under the Bow of the nina, Mauritius
Porpoises Playing under the Bow of the " nina", Mauritius

Cetacea Edentata (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF273158 Cetacea Edentata (litho) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Two porpoises on the beach, Reinier Craeyvanger, 1822 - 1880

Two porpoises on the beach, Frans Geffels, 1668 - c. 1670

Common Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) dead adult, washed up on pebble beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, August

Atlantic spotted dolphin, Stenella frontalis, Atlantic Ocean, FL, Florida, USA

Masa Ushioda / SpecialistStock
finless porpoise or sunameri, Neophocaena phocaenoides, feeding, found in coastal waters of Asia from Japan, China, Indonesia, India to Persian Gulf, captive

Trainers hands caressing head of captive Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) Kerteminde, Denmark
Maren Reichelt / SplashdownDirect

Trainer with two captive Harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) Kerteminde, Denmark (RR)
Mick Baines / SplashdownDirect

Dalls porpoise (Phocoenoides Dalli) swimming just below the surface, National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay
Daniel Scott Frank / SplashdownDirect

A pair of Dalls porpoise (Phocoenoides dalli) bow riding in Chatham Strait off Baranof Island in Southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Spy-hopping Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) captive Kerteminde, Denmark (RR)
Mick Baines / SplashdownDirect

Harbour Porpoise - with fin just above water - Flatanger - Norway
WAT-14974 Harbour Porpoise - with fin just above water Flatanger - Norway Phocoena phocoena M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Discovering the Playful Porpoises: A Journey Through History and Nature" Embark on a captivating voyage as we delve into the world of porpoises, those enchanting creatures that have fascinated humans for centuries. Join us aboard the renowned HMS Beagle, Darwin's ship of scientific exploration, as we set sail to unravel the mysteries surrounding these intelligent marine mammals. Our first stop takes us back in time to Tasmania's Derwent Lighthouse before 1900. Picture a breathtaking scene where porpoises gracefully navigate through crystal-clear waters, their sleek bodies gliding effortlessly beneath the surface. In an engraving titled "La chasse aux marsouins, " witness a thrilling chase between man and nature as skilled hunters pursue these elusive beings. As we continue our journey, let your imagination soar with sketches from "The British Association at Montreal. " These engravings depict scientists observing porpoises in their natural habitat, capturing moments of curiosity and wonder. Feel the excitement build as you gaze upon "The Phantom Ship, " an oil painting from 1889 that portrays majestic porpoises alongside a sailing vessel. But it is not only artists who have been captivated by these magnificent creatures; sailors too have encountered them during their maritime adventures. Experience the thrill of French torpedo boat crews hunting porpoises in vibrant lithographs or marvel at colorful depictions of sailing ship Fearless navigating alongside playful bottlenose dolphins. Intriguing encounters also await us on land – visit Brighton Aquarium and witness people feeding friendly porpoises while learning about their unique behaviors. Travel further to Roatan Island in Honduras where Anthony's Key Resort offers unforgettable interactions with bottlenose dolphins frolicking in pristine waters. Let us not forget other remarkable cetaceans that share our oceans.