Strait Collection (page 8)

DDE-90023939
Antarctica, Iceberg framed in arch of another near Enterprise Island in Wilhelmina Bay along Antarctic Peninsula. Date: 04/02/2010

DDE-90023938
Antarctica, Iceberg floating near Enterprise Island in Wilhelmina Bay along Antarctic Peninsula at sunrise. Date: 04/02/2010

DDE-90023878
Antarctica, Cruise ship motoring past glacier-covered mountains on Anvers Island along Gerlache Strait. Date: 04/02/2010

DDE-90023877
Antarctica, Cruise ship motoring past glacier-covered mountains on Anvers Island along Gerlache Strait. Date: 04/02/2010

DDE-90023821
Antarctica, Challenger Island, Morning sun lights iceberg floating near Gerlache Strait along Antarctic Peninsula Date: 19/02/2005

DDE-90023820
Antarctica, Icebergs floating in Gerlache Strait in morning sunshine along Antarctic Peninsula Date: 19/02/2005

DDE-90023818
Antarctica, Gibbous moon rises above massive tabular iceberg in McFarlane Strait near Livingstone Island Date: 19/02/2005

DDE-90023808
Antarctica, Bransfield Strait, Afternoon sun lights massive tabular iceberg near Livingstone Island Date: 19/02/2005

DDE-90023811
Antarctica, Bransfield Strait, Afternoon sun lights massive tabular iceberg near Livingstone Island Date: 19/02/2005

DDE-90023810
Antarctica, Bransfield Strait, Afternoon sun lights massive tabular iceberg near Livingstone Island Date: 19/02/2005

DDE-90023809
Antarctica, Bransfield Strait, Afternoon sun lights massive tabular iceberg near Livingstone Island Date: 19/02/2005

DDE-90023593
Far East Coast of Antarctica, Cooperation Sea. Orca Whales (Orcinus orca) surface to breathe and expel water through blowholes at sunset. Date: 11/09/2007

DDE-90023584
Antarctic Peninsula, Gerlache Strait. A pod of Humbpack whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming side by side. Date: 11/09/2007

DDE-90023561
Bransfield Strait, Antarctic ocean. Iceburg reflecting light from sunset. Date: 11/09/2007

DDE-90023552
Antarctic Peninsula, Bransfield Strait. Mountain ridge at sunrise. Date: 11/09/2007

DDE-90023551
Antarctic Peninsula, Bransfield Strait. Mountain peak at sunrise. Date: 11/09/2007

DDE-90023550
Antarctic Peninsula, Bransfield Strait. Mountain peak at sunrise. Date: 11/09/2007

DDE-90023549
Antarctic Peninsula, Bransfield Strait. Mountain peak at sunrise. Date: 11/09/2007

DDE-90023545
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Sound. Mountain peak at sunrise. Date: 11/09/2007

View of the Surroundings of Regio in Calabria, ca. 1770. Creator: Charles Nicolas Dufour
View of the Surroundings of Regio in Calabria, ca. 1770

The King of Persia watching his army cross the Strait (colour litho)
6009771 The King of Persia watching his army cross the Strait (colour litho) by Prout, Victor William (1862-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Panorama overlooking Istanbul and the River Bosphorus, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
STC258399 Panorama overlooking Istanbul and the River Bosphorus, c.1890 (b/w photo) by Sebah & Joaillier (fl.1888-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Market Square Messina, (oil on canvas)
658839 A Market Square Messina, (oil on canvas) by Pratella, Attillo (1856-1949); 30x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Market Square Messina. Attilio Pratella (1856-1949). Oil on canvas

Amoy Harbour, c. 1868. Creator: John Thomson
Amoy Harbour, c. 1868. A work made of collotype, pl. xiii from the album " illustrations of china and its people, volume ii" (1873)

A Panoramic view of Messina, Sicily, (oil on canvas)
990163 A Panoramic view of Messina, Sicily, (oil on canvas) by Wittel, Gaspar van (Gaspare Vanvitelli) (1653-1736); 68.6x139 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Panoramic view of Messina, Sicily)

A View of Constantinople overlooking the Bosphorous, 1770 (oil on canvas)
990371 A View of Constantinople overlooking the Bosphorous, 1770 (oil on canvas) by Favray, Antoine (1706-98); 95x248 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ladies on the Bosphorous with Rumeli Hisar Beyond, 1873 (pencil and watercolour on paper)
651532 Ladies on the Bosphorous with Rumeli Hisar Beyond, 1873 (pencil and watercolour on paper) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); 29.2x46.4

Kyrkesund, 1911 (oil on canvas)
3932082 Kyrkesund, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Nordstrom, Karl Fredrick (1855-1923); 122x188 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

Naval battle near Gibraltar on 25th April 1607, 1639 (oil on canvas)
3545922 Naval battle near Gibraltar on 25th April 1607, 1639 (oil on canvas) by Willaerts, Adam (1577-1669); 136x204.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Map of the Highlands of Scotland with the Territories of the Clans, 19th century
3697326 Map of the Highlands of Scotland with the Territories of the Clans, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Secret of the Strait, the Nicaragua Canal (litho)
1056626 The Secret of the Strait, the Nicaragua Canal (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Secret of the Strait, the Nicaragua Canal)

The Strait and Narrow Gate (engraving)
2800275 The Strait and Narrow Gate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strait and Narrow Gate)

Naples, Napoli, Santa Lucia, Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph: Naples, Napoli, Santa Lucia - view from the Mediterranean Sea

The South Mole, harbour, Strait of Gibraltar
Vintage 19th century photograph: Previously known as the New Mole and New Mole Extension, the South Mole, with the rest of harbour, is just north of the east entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar

HMS Rinaldo bombarding Salangore in the Strait of Malacca. Date: 1871

English tourists attacked by Northern gannets in the Orkneys
English tourists losing hats and wigs when attacked by Northern gannets in the Orkneys. Seabirds protecting their nests and eggs. Doctor Prosody attacked by Soland fowl in the Orkneys

Reconstruction of the rich marine life of the Cambrian era. Extinct crinoids, jellyfish, coral and horseshoe crabs. Illustration by Hugo Wolff-Maage from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt

Training school ship HMS Conway, aground in the Menai Strait
Training school ship HMS Conway, which ran aground on flat rocks - the Platters on the Menai Strait - near the Menai Suspension Bridge - from where this photo was taken. Date: 1953

The Menai Strait, North Wales
The Menai Strait which separates the island of Anglesey from Mainland North Wales. Date: 1953

St Trillo of the L&NWSS on the Menai Strait
St Trillo - formerly St Silio- of the L&NWSS - Liverpool & North Wales Steamship Company - on the Menai Strait. Date: 1953

Britannia Bridge across the Menai Strait between the island of Anglesey and the mainland of Wales. Date: 1953

A View of Constantinople and the Bosphorus from the Asian Side, 1864 (oil on canvas)
659053 A View of Constantinople and the Bosphorus from the Asian Side, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Eckenbrecher, Karl Paul Themistocles von (1842-1921); 33x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Turkish Boatman in the Constantinople Harbour, 1886 (w / c on paper)
3937513 Turkish Boatman in the Constantinople Harbour, 1886 (w/c on paper) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 17x25 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

Kwakiuti village on Johnston Strait, Vancouver Island
Kwakiuti (Chelaski) village on Johnston Strait, Vancouver Island, with painted houses on a terraced hillside, kayaks on the shore. Engraving by Francisco Lavagnoli Veronese

The Battle of Cadiz of 1587 (Dutch and English Ships Attack the Spanish Armada)
3704131 The Battle of Cadiz of 1587 (Dutch and English Ships Attack the Spanish Armada), 1608 (oil on panel) by Antum, Aert van (fl.1630-40); 40.3x83.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Nutmeg plantation 1868
Island of Penang, in the Indian Ocean by the Strait of Malacca, consisted of a vast plantation of fruit trees of which the nutmeg was run by an English enterprise

The Secret of the Strait, the Nicaragua Canal (litho)
1056627 The Secret of the Strait, the Nicaragua Canal (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Secret of the Strait, the Nicaragua Canal)

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"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.