Southampton Water Collection

Container ship loaded with cargo. This is the Kyoto Express, a container ship owned by the German transportation company Hapag-Lloyd

Southampton, UK, aerial photograph. Southampton is a city and major port on the south coast of England. Running from centre left to bottom right is Southampton Water

Dockside cranes. These cranes are designed for high-speed loading and unloading of containers. The container system is an efficient means of transporting many and varied types of cargo

Container ship lifeboat. This emergency lifeboat (orange) is aboard the Kyoto Express, a container ship owned by the German transportation company Hapag-Lloyd

Southampton Water, 1887. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Southampton Water, 1887

Nocturne: Blue and Gold - Southampton Water, 1872. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Nocturne: Blue and Gold - Southampton Water, 1872. Boats off the Hampshire coast. A sparsely painted waterside scene in dark tones with minimal ghostly shapes suggesting ships

Moonlight Scene, Southampton, 1820 (oil on canvas)
SOU104965 Moonlight Scene, Southampton, 1820 (oil on canvas) by Pether, Sebastian (1790-1844); Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire, UK; eSouthhampton City Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

The First Sail of "Shamrock II, "the New Challenger leading "Shamrock I"in Southampton Water
1593644 The First Sail of " Shamrock II, " the New Challenger leading " Shamrock I" in Southampton Water (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The "Great Eastern"leaving Southampton Water for New York on her First Voyage (engraving)
1098863 The " Great Eastern" leaving Southampton Water for New York on her First Voyage (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Federal sloop-of-war Tuscarora in Southampton Water (coloured engraving)
728775 The Federal sloop-of-war Tuscarora in Southampton Water (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Visit of the Ex-Empress Eugenie to Zululand, the Departure from Southampton (engraving)
1045332 Visit of the Ex-Empress Eugenie to Zululand, the Departure from Southampton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Southampton, 1859. Artist: Edward Francis Finden
Southampton, 1859. Largest city in the ceremonial county of Hampshire, a major port on Southampton Water at the confluence of the River Test and River Itchen. After T. Nash

The Pan American flying boat, Clipper III landing at Southampton. The plane accomplished the first two - way Atlantic flight and arrived at Southampton from Foynes

Supermarine S. 6B aircraft C016 / 2055
Supermarine S.6B aircraft. This seaplane was developed by British aircraft manufacturer Supermarine for the 1931 Schneider Trophy competition

HD2 Hovercraft, 1967
Hovercraft. HD2 was an experimental unit that was used in hydrodynamic studies. National Physical Laboratory (NPL) researchers were able to use this hovercraft to demonstrate how air cushioning could

Dockside crane. These cranes are designed to move containers between lorries and ships. The container system is an efficient means of transporting many and varied types of cargo

Tugboat pitch controls on the boats bridge. Pitching describes the motion of a boat when it dips and raises its back and front alternately. Photographed at Southampton Container Port, UK

Tugboat
MODEL RELEASED. Tugboat skipper manoeuvring a container ship loaded with cargo (upper right). The container ship, called Kyoto Express

Waste water monitoring
MODEL RELEASED. Waste water monitoring at an oil refinery. Rigorous tests are conducted on the waste water to ensure that it is clean enough to flow into the nearby unpolluted water

Waste water outfalls
Waste water flowing from an outlet pipe. Rigorous tests are conducted on this waste water by the refinery, to ensure that it is clean enough to join unpolluted water sources

Energy Recovery Facility, Southampton, UK
Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), located at Marchwood on the banks of Southampton Water, UK. This ERF helps Hampshire to divert 85 per cent of its household waste away from landfill

Biopile hydrocarbon pollution clean-up
Biopile. This is a facilities that economically clean up soils that have been contaminated with hydrocarbons such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuels

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Southampton Water: A Captivating Maritime Tapestry Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of Southampton Water, a bustling port city located on the southern coast of England. This aerial photograph captures the essence of this vibrant maritime hub, with its container ships gracefully gliding through the glistening waters. Intriguing historical moments come to life as you explore further. The sight of a container ship lifeboat reminds us of the bravery and resilience that sailors possess, always ready to face any challenge that may arise during their voyages. Dockside cranes stand tall against the backdrop of an enchanting moonlit sky in James Abbott McNeill Whistler's masterpiece, "Nocturne: Blue and Gold - Southampton Water. " The artist skillfully portrays the tranquility and mystique that shrouds these shores under cover of darkness. Transport yourself back to 1820 through an oil on canvas titled "Moonlight Scene, Southampton, " where gentle waves lap against sailboats anchored along the waterfront, and is a serene moment frozen in time, capturing both nature's serenity and man's quest for adventure. The black-and-white photo depicting "The First Sail of 'Shamrock II, 'the New Challenger leading 'Shamrock I' in Southampton Water" evokes nostalgia for a bygone era when sailing races were filled with anticipation and excitement. Witnessing these majestic vessels glide across Southampton Water must have been awe-inspiring for spectators lucky enough to witness such events firsthand. An engraving immortalizes another significant event – "The Great Eastern" embarking on her maiden voyage from Southampton Water to New York City. This colossal vessel symbolized progress and innovation at its finest, leaving spectators marveling at human ingenuity. Colorful engravings bring forth images from history books – like "The Federal sloop-of-war Tuscarora in Southampton Water" – reminding us how conflicts shaped our world.