Salvaged Collection

The Deck of the SS Gallia, 1879
Engraving showing the deck, funnel and masts of the Cunard Companys Steamship Gallia at sea, 1879. Launched earlier that year

Bringing the Raft from the Wreck, illustration for Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) (colour litho)
IL193468 Bringing the Raft from the Wreck, illustration for Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Blitz in London -- salvaged mail, Calthorpe Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- following the bombing of Mount Pleasant Post Office on 18 June 1943, salvaged mail was temporarily piled up in nearby Calthorpe Street. Date: 1943

The attempt to salvage the 'Great Britain' after she went aground in Dundrum Bay, 1850
3359196 The attempt to salvage the 'Great Britain' after she went aground in Dundrum Bay, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the attempt to salvage the 'Great Britain' after she)

Bronze figurine of a dancing dwarf, 2nd bc
3480472 Bronze figurine of a dancing dwarf, 2nd bc; (add.info.: Bronze figurine of a dancing dwarf. National Bardo Museum, Tunisia. Salvaged from the underwater excavations in Mahdia)

The attempt to salvage the 'Great Britain' after she went aground in Dundrum Bay, 1850
3359197 The attempt to salvage the 'Great Britain' after she went aground in Dundrum Bay, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the attempt to salvage the 'Great Britain' after she)

RMS Carpathia, salvaged red octagonal floor tile
RMS Carpathia, salvaged red patterned earthenware octagonal floor tile from an unknown location on the ship, approx. 0.875 (d) x 5.875 (w) x 6 inches (diameter)

Canadian Pacific Railway - Minton ceramic dinner plate, believed to be from the RMS Empress of Ireland. The present owner fully restored the plate, removing the corrosion built up when in the water

Paper and Parchment Binding Fragments
Fragments of paper and parchment salvaged from the binding of a book. Two pieces of parchment are from the same document, possibly a letter or deed

Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat 3872 (msn ), at the National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola, FL Loaned to 892 NAS Royal Navy while working up at Norfolk, VA.18 Jul y 1942

Boeing KC-135E Stratotanker 59-1489
United States Air Force - Boeing KC-135E Stratotanker 59-1489 (msn 17977), of the Utah Air National Guard, at RAF Mildenhall ca March 1999

Boeing KC-135E Stratotanker 58-0040
United States Air Force - Boeing KC-135E Stratotanker 58-0040 (msn 17785), at RAF Mildenhall circa February 1999. (KC-135E - re-engined with JT3D / TF33-PW-102 engines salvaged from retired civilian)

The divers are working on the recovery of the objects that were on board the Sirio steam shipwrecked on the coast of
2814939 The divers are working on the recovery of the objects that were on board the Sirio steam shipwrecked on the coast of Spain (colour litho) by Beltrame

A Bergamo miner taken from a flooded mine, in Australia, after nine days of burial (colour litho)
2815007 A Bergamo miner taken from a flooded mine, in Australia, after nine days of burial (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dramatic rescue on Lake Lugano during a stormy fair, between a torpedo boat and a lost boat (colour litho)
2815297 Dramatic rescue on Lake Lugano during a stormy fair, between a torpedo boat and a lost boat (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

The Accident to "Shamrock II", illustration from The King
KAT324404 The Accident to " Shamrock II", illustration from The King, June 1st 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Captured heavy 16. 4cm flat track gun of the latest design
STC406140 Captured heavy 16.4cm flat track gun of the latest design, south west of Pargny (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

United States Air Force - North American F-86F Sabre 52-5083
United States Air Force - North American F-86F-30-NA Sabre 52-5083 (msn 191-779, Buzz number FU-083) of Air Training Command from Nellis Air Force Base

Air National Guard - Canadair F-86E Sabre 52-2860
Air National Guard - Canadair F-86E-6-CAN Sabre 52-2860 of the Michigan Air National Guard (Mich. ANG) Ex-RCAF Sabre Mk.2 19321 1952: Transferred to the USAF. Michigan ANG 107th FIS

Texas Air National Guard - Convair F-102A-80-CO Delta Dagger 56-1518. USAF 4756th ADW. USAF 18th FIS. Louisiana ANG 122nd FIS. North Dakota ANG 178th FIS. Texas ANG 182nd FIS

United States Air Force Republic F-84D Thunderjet
United States Air Force - Republic F-84D Thunderjet 48-0746, The Wicked Witch, of the 20th Fighter-Bomber Group. 1949: USAF 55th FBS (20th FBG). 1951: USAF 363rd TRW. 1953: Georgia ANG 158th FBS

Criccieth Castle, North Wales, c. 1835 (watercolour)
3086784 Criccieth Castle, North Wales, c.1835 (watercolour) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); British Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

WW2 - Home Front - Young Blitz victim with his cuddly Toy, salvaged from the wreckage of his bombed-out home. Date: circa 1941

AFS women resting in bunks, Southwark Fire Station, WW2
AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) women resting in bunks at Southwark Fire Station (Station 60), Southwark Bridge Road, SE1, during the Second World War

Vasa Ship Museum, Sweden
The Vasa Museum, Stockholm, houses the gigantic warship Vasa, built in 1628, which sank in Stockholm harbour on its maiden voyage. It was salvaged in 1961

Tresco - The Valhalla - Figureheads from Shipwrecks
Tresco, The Isles of Scilly - The unique Valhalla collection, situated within Tresco Abbey Garden, containing some 30 figureheads

War trophies on display in London, 1915
A German mine and a searchlight on display in Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, London in November 1915, part of an exhibition of war trophies - weapons and salvaged objects from the war. Date: 1915

Blitz in London - Shell Mex, Fulham, WW2
London firemen at work at Shell Mex, Townmead Road, Fulham, following a bombing raid, 23 February 1944. In the foreground are salvaged drums of lubricant which have been extinguished. Date: 1944

Church bells saved from becoming enemy shells, Russia, 1915
Placed together for safety in the Nikolsky Monastery near Moscow, some of the 300 Russian church bells removed to prevent invading Germans re-using them as metal for shells

Robinson Crusoe, accompanied by his dog, lowering useful items salvaged from the shipwreck onto his raft. Chromolithograph from The Life

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"Salvaged: Tales of History Resurfaced" The Deck of the SS Gallia, 1879: Unveiling a time capsule from the depths, the salvaged deck of the SS Gallia reveals secrets lost to the sea for over a century. Blitz in London - Salvaged Mail, Calthorpe Street, WW2: Amidst wartime chaos, salvaged mail from Calthorpe Street offers poignant glimpses into lives interrupted by conflict. RMS Carpathia - Salvaged Red Octagonal Floor Tile: A single red tile tells the story of heroism and sacrifice aboard RMS Carpathia as it raced to rescue survivors of Titanic's tragic sinking. Canadian Pacific Railway - Minton Ceramic Dinner Plate: From lavish dining cars to forgotten history, a beautifully preserved Minton ceramic dinner plate provides a glimpse into rail travel's golden era. Paper and Parchment Binding Fragments: Piecing together fragments of literary treasures salvages forgotten stories and preserves cultural heritage for generations to come. Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat 3872: The roar of engines silenced long ago echoes once more as an iconic World War II fighter plane is lovingly restored after being salvaged from oblivion. Boeing KC-135E Stratotanker 59-1489 & 58-0040: Two mighty giants take flight again; these resurrected Stratotankers soar through skies anew after being meticulously salvaged and revived. Sirio Steam Shipwreck Recovery (Colour Litho): Daring divers plunge into treacherous depths to salvage artifacts from the sunken wreckage of Sirio steamship – preserving maritime history against all odds. French Submarine Pluviose Heroic Crew Recovery (Colour Litho).