Steamboats Collection

Steamship in port of Mollendo, Peru, South America
Moonlit scene with a steamship in the port of Mollendo, southern Peru, South America. Date: 1916

Mississippi River, 1873
1579974 Mississippi River, 1873; (add.info.: A Mississippi River scene with the "Belle of La Crosse" steamboat to the left and another steamboat, the "Alex)

'Bremen - New York', poster advertising the North German Lloyd Line, 1930 (colour litho)
SFP409451 'Bremen - New York', poster advertising the North German Lloyd Line, 1930 (colour litho) by Hanke, Willy (1866-1953); Cauer Collection, Germany; (add.info.: 'Bremen')

Laying the foundation-stone of the Brisbane Bridge, Queensland, New South Wales, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of the Brisbane Bridge, Queensland, New South Wales, 1864. 'The foundation-stone of the new bridge to connect the north and south portions of the city...was laid

The Thames Embankment Works, viewed from King's College, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Thames Embankment Works, viewed from King's College, [London], 1864. '...when the embankment is finished, running as it will from Pimlico to Blackfriars-bridge, and beyond it

Sketches at the Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, 1876. Creator: C.R
Sketches at the Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, 1876. Annual rowing race on the River Thames in London. The Crews Returning; Off Chiswick Eyot; Clearing the Course

The Prince of Wales landing at the town of New Goa, from a sketch by an officer of the Serapis, 1876 Creator: L.B
The Prince of Wales landing at the town of New Goa, from a sketch by an officer of the Serapis, 1876....the Prince embarked with his suite on board the May Frere, the Governor of Bombay's yacht

The Prince of Wales in Canada - His Royal Highness escorted to Montreal by a fleet... 1860. Creator: Smyth
The Prince of Wales in Canada - His Royal Highness escorted to Montreal by a fleet of lake and up-river steamers, 1860. The future King Edward VII visits North America

The Advance of the Anglo-Egyptian Force Upon Omdurman, 1898, (c1900). Creator: C Wilkinson
The Advance of the Anglo-Egyptian Force Upon Omdurman, 1898, (c1900). The Battle of Omdurman was fought during the Anglo-Egyptian conquest of Sudan between a British-Egyptian expeditionary force

Raft passing drawbridge, Winona, Minn. between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Raft passing drawbridge, Winona, Minn. between 1880 and 1899

Winona bridges over the Mississippi, c1898. Creator: Unknown
Winona bridges over the Mississippi, c1898

Levee below the bridge, The, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Levee below the bridge, The, between 1880 and 1899

Loading cotton into a steamer, Savannah, Ga. c1904. Creator: Unknown
Loading cotton into a steamer, Savannah, Ga. c1904

Waterfront, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Waterfront, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Reception of Colonel Lake and Captain Thompson, at Hull, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Reception of Colonel Lake and Captain Thompson, at Hull, 1856. Event to welcome the return of...two of the heroic defenders of the city of Kars [Crimean War]

Fleet of N.Y.Y.C. [New York Yacht Club], Glencove [sic], 1897 Aug 2. Creator: Johns Johnston
Fleet of N.Y.Y.C. [New York Yacht Club], Glencove [sic], 1897 Aug 2

The Horseshoe Falls, Niagara, (1900?). Creator: Unknown
The Horseshoe Falls, Niagara, (1900?)

Horshoe [i.e. Horseshoe] Falls, Niagara, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Horshoe [i.e. Horseshoe] Falls, Niagara, c1900

Horseshoe Fall, from Maid of the Mist, Niagara Falls, New York, ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
Horseshoe Fall, from Maid of the Mist, Niagara Falls, New York, ca 1900

Steamers in festive decoration, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Steamers in festive decoration, 1890. The album "Views of the Yakutsk Region" contains 151 photographs. Subjects include the Lena River shore; various forms of river transport--including

A night scene on the Nile near the mouth of the Cairo canal, during the festival of Gebr... 1862. Creator: Unknown
A night scene on the Nile near the mouth of the Cairo canal, during the festival of Gebr-el-Haleeg, or breaking the canal, 1862

Her Majesty the Queen leaving Greenhithe in the Royal Yacht for Germany, 1862. Creator: Smyth
Her Majesty the Queen leaving Greenhithe [in Kent] in the Royal Yacht for Germany, 1862....notwithstanding the strict privacy under which it was her Majesty's desire to take her departure

Federal gun-boat, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Federal gun-boat, 1862. American Civil War. We learned that the Southern fleet had preceded us but a few hours, and that their crews had landed and searched every plantation they came to for cotton

The Civil War in America: the Picket leading the ships of the Burnside Expedition over... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Civil War in America: the Picket leading the ships of the Burnside Expedition over Hatteras Bar - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862

Steamboat on Lake Lucerne at Weggis, canton Lucerne, Switzerland

Westminster Pier, London, c. 1908
3785152 Westminster Pier, London, c. 1908; (add.info.: Westminster Pier, London, c. 1908. Shows passengers boarding paddle-steamers on the river Thames.); Lebrecht History

View of London from Greenwich, 1825. Creator: JMW Turner
View of London from Greenwich, 1825

Pier and Harbour, Littlehampton, West Sussex, with the paddle steamer Worthing Belle on the left and Arun Mill in the distance on the right. Date: circa 1905

Quebec, 1874. Creators: Robert Hinshelwood, John Douglas Woodward
Quebec, 1874. Ships on the Saint Lawrence River at Quebec City, Canada. Down in the lower town a great fleet of vessels are at moorings, and the wharves are crowded with men and vehicles

Steamboats in the Harbour - Toronto, Canada. Date: circa 1910s

Tug boats tied to dock, Duluth, Minnesota, 1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Tug boats tied to dock, Duluth, Minn. 1903

CGT/PLM Poster, Paris to Marseille and North Africa. Compagnie Gnrale Transatlantique and its joint venture with the PLM railway

Passagers On Board Dundee Steamer 1873
Departing from Wapping, London on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Londoners taking a holiday trip. Passagers sitting on the deck going on hoilday to Leith or Granton Pier for Edinburgh or change for

Drew and St. John: of the peoples New York & Albany evening line, passing on the Hudson
3524347 Drew and St. John: of the peoples New York & Albany evening line, passing on the Hudson by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Ferry and river men, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Ferry and river men. Vicksburg, Mississippi. [Charles J. Miller paddle steamer]

Ferry landing, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Ferry landing. Vicksburg, Mississippi. [Sign: ~Mississippi Law - Stop. [Charles J. Miller paddle steamer in background]

Paris: the Seine, 1896 (gelatin silver print)
CH440582 Paris: the Seine, 1896 (gelatin silver print) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); 24.4x29.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

On the Tay, 19th century (w / c)
6198658 On the Tay, 19th century (w/c) by Lee, Arthur (1819-1906); 34x60 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Arthur Lee (1819-1906)); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

The French Third Republic, 1871-1914 (colour litho)
5207768 The French Third Republic, 1871-1914 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Third Republic, 1871-1914)

Evacuation of Aquia Creek, June 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Evacuation of Aquia Creek, June 1863. Albumen print, pl. 33 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume I" (1866)

New-York (From the Southwest), ca. 1852. Creator: K. Th. Westermann
New-York (From the Southwest), ca. 1852

From the Boathouse, outskirts of Rouen (oil on canvas)
CH402609 From the Boathouse, outskirts of Rouen (oil on canvas) by Lebourg, Albert-Charles (1849-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Au garage)

Departure from Havre, 1905 (oil on canvas)
692773 Departure from Havre, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Maufra, Maxime Emile Louis (1861-1918); 60.3x73.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Snags (Sunken Trees) on the Missouri
3673597 Snags (Sunken Trees) on the Missouri by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Travels in the interior of North America / by Maximilian)

Broughty Castle - Moonlight Scene, 1887 (oil on canvas)
6199729 Broughty Castle - Moonlight Scene, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); 32.4x53.3 cm; The McManus, Dundee

The Bridge at St Louis, c. 1874 (chromolithograph)
5854253 The Bridge at St Louis, c.1874 (chromolithograph) by Welcker, T. (fl.c.1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: When built 1867-74 over the Mississippi River it was the longest in the world)

Storming of Fort Donelson, Tenn. Feby. 15th 1862 (colour litho)
497543 Storming of Fort Donelson, Tenn. Feby. 15th 1862 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); 30.4x40.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

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"Exploring the World's Waters: A Glimpse into the Era of Steamboats" Steaming through History: The majestic steamship in port of Mollendo, Peru, South America showcases the global reach and influence of steamboat travel. From Paris to Marseille and Beyond: Embark on a journey with CGT/PLM Poster, highlighting the allure of steamships connecting Europe to North Africa. Passengers Unite. Step aboard the Dundee Steamer in 1873 as we witness a snapshot of camaraderie amongst travelers during an era defined by steam-powered voyages. Turner's Timeless Vision: JMW Turner's captivating view from Greenwich in 1825 transports us back to London's bustling riverfront, where steamboats revolutionized transportation. Canadian Maritime Marvels: Delight in Quebec's picturesque scenery captured by Robert Hinshelwood and John Douglas Woodward, showcasing the vital role played by steamboats in shaping Canada's history. Toronto Takes Sail: Witnessing a vibrant harbor scene adorned with magnificent steamboats reminds us of Toronto's maritime legacy that propelled its growth as a thriving city. Switzerland’s Serene Voyage: Immerse yourself in tranquility as you envision cruising Lake Lucerne on a charming Swiss steamer amidst breathtaking landscapes found only in canton Lucerne. Hudson River Chronicles: Drew and St. John epitomize New York & Albany evening line’s grandeur while navigating along the iconic Hudson River – an emblematic symbol of American progress fueled by steam power. Cotton Bale Medicine Company Soars High. Discover how this innovative advertisement from c. 1888 highlights both medical remedies and advancements made possible through efficient transportation via steamboats across cotton-producing regions. Walker Evans' Mississippi Memoirs.