Strait Collection

Vancouver Island map, 1870s
Map of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, 1870s. Lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Warship Hms Hood
HMS Hood, completed in 1920, was the worlds largest warship for more than two decades. She was finally sunk by the Bismarck in 1941 at the Battle of Denmark Strait

Aerial view of Portsmouth harbour and the Solent, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Norway. Horten. 19th century. View of the city with the port and arsenal of the state with the Spanish frigate Blanca entering in the drydock

BERING STRAIT MAP, 1593. Cornelis de Jodes 1593 map of Western North America showing the fabled province of Quivira in California and the Bering Strait (El Streto de Anian)

Ile d Oleron - off the French Atlantic Coast
Ile d Oleron - an island off the Atlantic coast of France, on the southern side of the Pertuis d Antioche strait. It is the second largest island of Metropolitan France, after Corsica

USA, WA, San Juan Island. Fall color and fog accent quaint Roche Harbor chapel

Portolan chart, 1591. Map of the Pacific Ocean. It depicts the western coast of Central and South America, from Mexico to the Strait of Magellan. Renaissance art. Miniature Painting

Aerial view of the Spinnaker Tower and Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, looking towards the Solent and Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

1st Earl of Birkenhead with his daughter on board their yacht, (Isle of Wight?), c1925
Frederick Edwin Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead (1872-1930) with his daughter Lady Pamela Smith Berry, Baroness Hartwell (1915-1982) on board their yacht, (Isle of Wight?), c1925

Map of the kingdoms of Granada and Murcia (Granata et Murcia regna) by W. Blaeu. Decorated with the Arms of both States, the figure of a surveyor and a naval combat. Published in Amsterdam, 1635

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Early map of Hudsons Strait and Hudsons Bay, 1662, in Arctic Canada. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction

Allegory of the Battle of Salamis, 1858 (oil on canvas)
2973583 Allegory of the Battle of Salamis, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74); length: 535 cm; Bayerische Landtag, Munich

The Baltic Sea and Its Approaches, First World War, c1915, (c1920). Map of part of northern Europe, showing sections of the coasts of Norway, Sweden, Russia, Germany and Denmark

Crinan - The Western Terminus of the Canal and the Sound of Jura, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Satellite view of New Zealand
October 23, 2002 - This stunning true-color image provides a rare, cloud-free look at the island nation of New Zealand, including most of its North and South Islands

Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus), two adults with baby, overlooking town and ships in sea at sunset. Gibraltar Nature Reserve, Gibraltar. August 2018

USA, WA, San Juan Islands. Turn Point Lighthouse on Stuart Island was built in 1893. This duplex home housed the keeper and his family on one side, assistant keeper and his family on the other

USa, WA, San Juan Islands. Patos Island Light

Dancing Bears - Constantinople, Turkey
Two attendants/musicians with their dancing bears, performing on their hind legs in Constantinople, Turkey

Tsushima (Schon - 5
BATTLE OF TSUSHIMA STRAIT After their overwhelming defeat of the Russian navy, the Japanese tow away the Russian warships they have captured

Tsushima (Schon - 2
BATTLE OF TSUSHIMA STRAIT The Japanese Admiral Togo steams into action in his flagship Mikafa, inflicting an overwhelming defeat on the Russian fleet

Picture No. 11050489
Iceberg melting iceberg drifting Arctic ocean Summer Davis Strait, Greenland, Arctic, Denmark Date:

View of coastline with whirlpools in narrow strait, looking towards Isle of Scarba, Gulf of Corryvreckan, Isle of Jura, Inner Hebrides, Scotland

Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline floating above the fog on a foggy day in San Francisco, California, United States of America, North America

Combat at Tsushima 1904
NAVAL ENGAGEMENT in the Tushima Strait - the same location as the decisive battle of the following year

The Strait of Magellan, southern passage from Atlantic to Pacific oceans, Chile, South America

Maiden's Tower at twilight, Uskudar District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Maiden's Tower at twilight, Uskudar District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Maiden's Tower at twilight, Uskudar District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Traffic on famous Golden Gate Bridge against clear sky, San Francisco, San Francisco Peninsula, Northern California, California, USA

Famous Golden Gate Bridge over bay against blue sky during sunset, San Francisco, San Francisco Peninsula, Northern California, California, USA

Famous Golden Gate Bridge over bay against purple sky during sunset, San Francisco, San Francisco Peninsula, Northern California, California, USA

Cosme Damian Churruca y Elorza (Motrico,1761-Battle of Trafalgar,1805)
3697275 Cosme Damian Churruca y Elorza (Motrico,1761-Battle of Trafalgar,1805); (add.info.: Cosme Damian Churruca y Elorza (Motrico,1761-Battle of Trafalgar,1805). Spanish mariner

Map showing the area in the North Sea mined by the British during WWI, from The War Illustrated Album Deluxe, pub.1915
3502686 Map showing the area in the North Sea mined by the British during WWI, from The War Illustrated Album Deluxe, pub.1915; (add.info)

Captain Boynton attacked by a dog-fish, 1850
3330865 Captain Boynton attacked by a dog-fish, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Captain Boynton attacked by a dog-fish in the Straits of Messina on his journey testing his survival suit)

The War in Japan: the Red Battery opening fire on the corvettes, Sept. 6, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The War in Japan: the Red Battery opening fire on the corvettes, Sept. 6, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. C. Wirgman

The War in Japan: action of Sept. 5, in the Strait of Simonosaki, 1864. Creator: Edwin Weedon
The War in Japan: action of Sept. 5, in the Strait of Simonosaki, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. C. Wirgman, '...our Special Artist

Scenes in Japan: the town and harbour of Simonosaki, 1864. Creators: Unknown, Mason Jackson
Scenes in Japan: the town and harbour of Simonosaki, 1864. 'A large number of junks of all sizes stop at this town to obtain water and other necessaries, on their way through the Inland Sea

Scenes in Japan: entrance to the inland sea, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Scenes in Japan: entrance to the inland sea, 1864. 'View...from the narrowest part of the pass...the first glimpse obtained of the Inland Sea itself, the deep blue water of which

Ice floes in the Erik, the strait separating Kong Karls Land from Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

View of Shimonoseki, 1865. Creator: Unknown
View of Shimonoseki, 1865

Messina as seen from Calabria - from a sketch by the Hon. Major Fitzmaurice, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Messina as seen from Calabria - from a sketch by the Hon. Major Fitzmaurice, 1860. Messina is situated on the north-east coast [of Sicily], opposite to Calabria

View in Magellan's Straits; Old South American Geographies, 1875. Creator: Unknown
View in Magellan's Straits; Old South American Geographies, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Evening Clearing at the Coast, Tsushima, 1856. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Evening Clearing at the Coast, Tsushima, 1856. From Famous Places of the Sixty-odd Provinces

The Naval Battle of Dannoura in the Reign of Antoku, Eightieth Emperor, 1880. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Naval Battle of Dannoura in the Reign of Antoku, Eightieth Emperor, 1880. From A Simple Illustrated History of Japan

Shinchunagon Taira no Tomomori Sweeping the Deck, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shinchunagon Taira no Tomomori Sweeping the Deck, 1886. From Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage. In May 1185, Taira no Tomomori killed himself in the Battle of Dan no ura

Yoshitsune Leaps Over Eight Boats at Dannoura Bay during the Battle of Yashima, 19th century

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"Journey through the Strait: A Tale of Islands, Warships, and Coastal Wonders" Embark on a captivating voyage as we explore the straits that have shaped history and captivated explorers for centuries. From Vancouver Island's 1870s map to the majestic warship HMS Hood, these hints unveil a world of maritime marvels. Let us first set sail towards Portsmouth harbor in Hampshire, England. Behold an awe-inspiring aerial view of this bustling port city nestled along the Solent. The Spinnaker Tower stands tall amidst Gunwharf Quays, offering panoramic vistas of this enchanting region. As our journey continues across continents, we find ourselves immersed in the vibrant fall colors and mystical fog surrounding Roche Harbor chapel on San Juan Island in Washington state. This quaint sanctuary exudes tranquility against nature's breathtaking backdrop. Travel back in time to Norway's Horten during the 19th century when maritime exploration was at its peak. Imagine sailing through Norwegian waters as you uncover hidden treasures within their historical archives. Venturing further southward brings us to Ile d'Oleron off France's Atlantic coast—a haven where land meets sea in perfect harmony. Explore its sandy beaches and picturesque landscapes that have inspired countless artists throughout history. Our odyssey takes an intriguing turn with a glimpse into Granada and Murcia kingdoms' ancient maps from long ago—their intricate details revealing tales of conquests and cultural exchange across Europe. Finally, let us not forget about the Baltic Sea during World War I—an era marked by turmoil yet also resilience. Witness how this strategic waterway played a pivotal role in shaping events during those tumultuous times. Join us as we navigate through these remarkable straits—where past meets present—and discover how they continue to shape our understanding of geography, culture, and human connection across borders.