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Boat, huge rainbow colours light up mist over the Fairweather Range, Icy Strait, near Glacier Bay, Inside Passage, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Mist over the Fairweather Range, Icy Strait, between Chichagof Island and Glacier Bay National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Inside Passage, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Rainbow colours and low hanging mist over Icy Strait, between Chichagof Island and Glacier Bay National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Mist, rocky shoreline and forest, Inian Islands, Icy Strait, between Chichagof Island and Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, United States of America, North America

River at Punta Arenas, Magallanes, Chile, South America
Las Minas River and Magellan Strait at Punta Arenas (Sandy Point), Magallanes, Chile, South America. Date: circa 1910

Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, USA
Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, USA by the Pacific Bridge Company. The designers were Joseph Strauss, Irving Morrow, and Charles Ellis. Date: circa 1935

The Galata Bridge - Istanbul. The capital city of the Roman Empire between 330-395 AD, in Byzantine times, Byzantium was considered the world centre of civilsation for 600 years

The Shore of the Bosphorus - view from HMS Marlborough
Coast of the Bosphorus Strait. HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, named in honour of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

Istanbul, Turkey - View of the Bosphorus from Taxim Gardens - a view which no longers exists following extensive development in this area of the city. Date: 1923

Shipping moored at the mouth of the Golden Horn with a view across to the Asian side of the Bosphorus - Istanbul, Turkey. Date: 1923

The fishing area at Beykoz - nets hung from poles, which are pulled up as the shoal moves over the area. Date: 1923

Turkish Floating dock in the Bosphorus, the former home of the SMS Goeben (which became the flagship of the Ottoman Navy as Yavuz Sultan Selim, usually shortened to Yavuz) during World War One

HMS Marlborough - Lining Ships side as the General departs
HMS Marlborough - Lining Ships side as General Harrington departs in his launch - at Dolmabahce, Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul, Turkey

American Destroyer - USS Parrott (DD218) - Istanbul. Date: 1923

HMS Marlborough - Last look up the Bosphorus before departure - Istanbul. HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, named in honour of John Churchill

Arnavutkoy, European shoreline of Bosphorus strait, Turkey
A view of Arnavutkoy (" Albanian village" ) a historic neighbourhood in Istanbul, Turkey on the European shoreline of the Bosphorus strait. Date: circa 1910s

Map of the Iberian Peninsula. Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598). First Edition. Antwerp, 1574

Yeni-Kale fortress. Crimea. Ukraine
Ukraine. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Yeni-Kale fortress, built by the Ottoman Turks, 1699-1706, under the direction of Goloppo. Near Kerch

Ruins of ancient Greek city of Panticapaeum. Autonomous Repu
Ukraine. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Ruins of ancient Greek city of Panticapaeum, founded by Milesians in Mount Mithridat. Kerch

Ukraine. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Kerch. The Great Mithridates Staircase leading on top of the Mount Mithridat. Griffin

The Golden Gate, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
A view of the Golden Gate - the strait connecting the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco Bay. Date: circa 1895

Thomas Telford - Meyer
Thomas Telford (1757 - 1834) Scottish civil engineer, specialising in canals and the Menai Strait suspension bridge (1819-26)

WW1 - Second Battle of Dover Strait - HMS Broke rams Germans
WW1 - During the Second Battle of Dover Strait, HMS Broke rammed SMS G42 on 21st April 1917 near the Goodwin Sands. In confusing action, there was close-quarter fighting between the crews

Il Colosso di Rodi. Allegory of the British Empire as the Colossus of Rhodes monitoring and controlling the passage of the Bosphorus

Wien Hotel, Kotzebue, NW Alaska, USA
Wien Hotel and Alaska Airlines, Kotzebue, NW Alaska, north of the Arctic Circle, Bering Strait, USA. Date: circa 1950

Paris, France - General View, The Smallest House
Paris, France - The Smallest House in the city at 39 Rue du Chateau-d Eau. Date: 1897

British midget submarine attack by G. H. Davis
One of the Second World Wars most daring exploits: the British midget submarine (XE3) attack which gained VCs for Lieutenant Ian Fraser RNR and Leading Seaman James Magennis

Sunset from North Beach with Deception Island at Deception Pass State Park, Washington State, USA (Large format sizes available)

USA, Washington. Sunrise on Strait of Juan de Fuca. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Europe, Norway, Svalbard. Humpback whale tailfin breeches the water in Hinlopen Strait
Norway, Svalbard. Humpback whale tailfin breeches the water in Hinlopen Strait. Credit as: Bill Young / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

France, Pas-de-Calais, View of houses along coastline (Large format sizes available)

Antarctica. Antarctic Peninsula. Charlotte Bay
Antarctica. Charlotte Bay. Giant iceberg with a hole in the middle of it

MAP: STRAIT OF MAGELLAN, 1611. An early depiction of the Strait of Magellan at the tip of South America, oriented with south to north with Tierra del Fuego at the bottom of the page

ISTANBUL: ROBERT COLLEGE. Panoramic view of Robert College of Istanbul, along the Bosphorus Strait. Photograph, late 19th or early 20th century

YACHT: BRITANNIA, 1923. The yacht Britannia, sailing in the Solent, between England and the Isle of Wight, 1923

A fiery sunrise over Lavangsfjord, Troms, Norway

Satellite view of the Fraser River, British Columbia, Canada
September 7, 2011 - Satellite view of the Fraser River, British Columbia, Canada. Arising from headwaters around Mount Robson in the Rocky Mountains, the Fraser River starts as a fast-moving stream

A giant stacked lenticular cloud over Tjeldsundet, Troms County, Norway

The summer thaw around Ellesmere Island, Canada, and northwest Greenland
Satellite view showing the summer thaw around Ellesmere Island, Canada, (west) and northwest Greenland (east). As summer progression, the snow retreats from the coastlines, exposing the bare

Aurora Borealis over Tjeldsundet in Troms County, Norway. Auroras are the result of the emissions of photons in the Earths upper atmosphere

The Strait of Gibraltar
December 19, 2008 - The Strait of Gibraltar is the waterway between the southern Iberian Peninsula and the western tip of North Africa

Satellite view of Parry Channel and McClure Strait in the Northwest Passage
August 2, 2012 - Satellite view of Parry Channel and McClure Strait in the Northwest Passage. Although Parry Channel was almost entirely ice free

A nighttime view of Istanbul, Turkey
August 9, 2012 - A nighttime view of Istanbul, Turkey. Most of Istanbuls Asian suburbs (right) appear in this night view from the space station

A massive stacked lenticular cloud over Tjedsundet in Troms County, Norway

A winter sunset at Evenskjer in Troms County, Norway, looking out over Tjeldsundet and the mountains on Tjeldoya Island

Ice flakes drifting against the sunset in Tjeldsundet strait, Troms County, Norway

Midnight Sun over Tjeldsundet strait in Troms County, Norway
Midnight Sun over Tjeldsundet and the Saetertinden Mountain in Troms County, Norway

A frozen fjord that is part of Tjeldsundet in Troms County, Norway
A frozen fjord that is part of Tjeldsundet strait in Troms County, Norway. Saetertinden mountain is in the background

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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.