Sinks Collection (page 4)

Victoria / Camperdown 1
Due to error and obstinacy on Admiral Tryons part, the battleships Victoria and Camperdown collide : the Victoria sinks, Camperdown damaged. The crew jump clear. Date: 22 June 1893

WW1 - Sinking Svionia the merchantman - Baltics Sea, 1915
WW1 - The first German merchant ship victim Svionia, was sunk by the gunfire off Sassnitz in the western Baltic. The men from two smaller boats and a submarine

WW1 - Battle of Falkland - Heroic German on S. M. S. Leipzig
WW1 - Battle of Falkland - A heroic German waves a flag on top of the S.M.S. Leizpig as it sinks. SMS Leipzig (" His Majestys Ship Leipzig" )

Landscape with Christ walking on the water, Julius Goltzius, Hans Bol, J. Janssonius, c. 1560 - 1595

Pearl Harbour, Japanese air attack sinks the USS Arizona 1941

Rinsing chicory leaves in colander with water flowing from spray tap, variable focus

Carbon fixation, artwork C017 / 7207
Carbon fixation. Computer artwork showing the main systems involved in carbon fixation in a typical countryside habitat. Carbon capture (fixation) consists of the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2)

Carbon fixation, artwork C017 / 7208
Carbon fixation. Computer artwork showing how carbon fixation occurs in a typical countryside habitat. Carbon capture (fixation) consists of the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2)

Carbon fixation, artwork C017 / 7205
Carbon fixation. Computer artwork showing the main systems involved in carbon fixation in a typical countryside habitat. Carbon capture (fixation) consists of the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2)

Carbon fixation, artwork C017 / 7206
Carbon fixation. Computer artwork showing how carbon fixation occurs in a typical countryside habitat. Carbon capture (fixation) consists of the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2)

Sissons sinks advertisement, 1950s
Advertisement for Sissons stainless steel sinks, bringing gleaming glamour to your kitchen. c.1950

County School, Gillingham, Kent - Chemistry laboratory Date: circa 1920s

Homeward Bound Yacht
As the sun sinks low, this yacht is homeward bound. Date: 1950s

HOOD SINKS (ART)
HMS Hood, the worlds largest battleship, is sunk by the Bismarck, from whose decks this eye-witness painting was made Date: 24 May 1941

Domestic Cat, tabby and white, adult female, drinking from sink tap in bathroom, England

Carbon dioxide levels, Atlantic, 2003
Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels centred on the Atlantic Ocean, satellite data. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming

Carbon cycle, artwork
Carbon cycle. Artwork illustrating the global carbon cycle. Carbon is stored in the Earths terrestrial biosphere (flora, fauna, soil and freshwater), geosphere (geological store)

Sinking British Merchant Ship, 1916
Photograph showing a sinking British Merchant ship, after she had been torpedoed by a German submarine, 1916. In this picture the ships funnel has reached the waterline

U-Boat Sinks Three
German U-boats sink three British warships during the first weeks of World War One, an ominous start to the war : U-9 was credited with sinking all three, but had help

Ship Hit by Lightning
The French warship Amiral is hit by lightning in St Lawrence river, Canada, and sinks with all her hands : only two women survive, by swimming to the shore

Kitchenmaid in Kitchen
The kitchen maid hard at work drying dishes over the butler sinks

Camel Train Desert Asia
A caravan of camels wends its way across the desert sands as the sun sinks picturesquely in the west

Sunset at Sea 1888
The sun sinks beneath the horizon of a calm sea

Birmingham Sinks U-15
The British light cruiser HMS Birmingham, commanded by Captain Arthur Duff, sinks the first German submarine of the war (the U-15)

Leipzig Sinking 1914
During the Battle of the Falkland Islands, German vessel Leipzig sinks with great loss of life after a relentless British attack

Empress of Ireland Sinks
Following the collision with a a Norwegian collier, passengers below decks of the listing Canadian liner struggle up stairs in the dark

Kearsarge Sinks Alabama
Scene showing the sailors on deck of the Confederate war- steamer Alabama when she is hit by an 11 inch shell from the Federal war-steamer Kearsarge

Lusitania Sinks
This dramatic cover page conveys the shock felt after the Lusitania was torpedoed

Lion Sinks a Cruiser
In a naval engagement off Heligoland, the Lion sinks a German cruiser

EMDEN SINKS SHIPS
The German raider Emden sinks two British ships, Tumerico and King Lud, but will herself be sunk by the Australians in November off North Keeling Island

Germans Sink French Ship
The German warship Karlsruhe sinks a French sailing ship in the Atlantic

London Sinks 1866
En route to Melbourne, this steamer founders in the Bay of Biscay : 220 lives are lost including the actor C V Brooke and Dr Woolley, principal of Sydney University

Royal George Sinks 1782
While this fine warship is refitting at Spithead, near Portsmouth, she keels over and sinks, taking 600 or so men with her

CRICKET WRECK
An engine explosion on board the Thames paddle-steamer Cricket sinks her in Limehouse Reach

Titanic Music Sheet
The Wreck of the Titanic, piano composition by Jeanette Forrest - The Voyage Begins - Everybody Happy and Care-free - Whistle sounds the Alarm - Nearer my God - Ship sinks

Lusitania Sinks (Morell)
Torpedoed within sight of the Irish coast: a reconstruction of where and how the Cunard passenger liner was sunk by German U-boat U-20, with the loss of 1198 lives

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"Sinks: A Journey Through History and Tragedy" From the sinking of the mighty Bismarck to the elegant Trumpers Barbers in Mayfair, London, they have played a significant role in various events throughout history. In 1799, the Gout Devil bit hard as it sunk its teeth into society, leaving a lasting impact. The Birkenhead Sinks became a tale of bravery and sacrifice that echoed through time. And who can forget the Falkland Isles Battle where courage clashed with adversity on treacherous waters? But sinks aren't just witnesses to tragedy; they've also witnessed moments of joy and fashion evolution. In the vibrant 1950s, polka dot bikinis adorned sun-kissed bodies at beaches worldwide while hairdressing salons like Paddington Station's transported customers back to c. 1904. Yet amidst all these tales lies an undeniable truth - even great conquerors face their downfall when Cortes sinks ships and British submarines are rammed during wartime conflicts like Victoria/Camperdown 4 or Victoria/Camperdown 2. And then there was that fateful day when Lusitania sank under Dixon's watchful eye - forever etching itself into maritime history as a symbol of loss and tragedy. Sinks may seem mundane objects found in our homes today, but their stories remind us that they hold more than just water. They carry fragments of human triumphs and tragedies alike – witnessing both heroism and heartbreak unfold upon their porcelain surfaces. So next time you turn on your faucet or wash your hands over a sink, take a moment to appreciate its silent presence - for within those depths lie countless untold stories waiting to be discovered by those willing to listen closely enough.