Towing Collection (page 5)

Flaglor High-Tow N2840C at Groton Connecticut. Built by F.K. Chuck Flaglor at Des Plaines IL. In 1957, the High-Tow was a hybrid with a Waco fuselage and wings from a Fleet aircraft

1912 Wallis & Stevens traction engine. Creator: Unknown
1912 Wallis & Stevens traction engine

Magna Charta Island, c1870. Magna Carta Island on the River Thames in Berkshire, where King John sealed the Magna Carta in 1215

1930 Morris Oxford Six. Creator: Unknown
1930 Morris Oxford Six

1936 Oldsmobile Eight with caravan in Scotland. Creator: Unknown
1936 Oldsmobile Eight with caravan in Scotland

Flookborough shrimp trailers, Morecambe Bay
Flookborough, Morecambe Bay, Cumbria. Shrimp fishermens trailers with ropes and shrimp nets. The trailers are towed by tractors at low tide Date: 1993

Magna Charta Island, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Magna Charta Island, 1890. In 1215, King John sealed the Magna Carta on Magna Charta Island on the River Thames facing Runnymede. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

The Return to the Dove to the Ark, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The Return to the Dove to the Ark, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: After a reconnaissance over the forts and field line of the Turks

Hawker Hunter T-8C
Royal Navy Hawker Hunter Trainer Parked with Canopy Open Date: 1960s

Westland Whirlwind HARMk10 XR454 of the RAF
Westland Whirlwind HARMk10 XR454 of the Royal Air Force above Rescue & Target Towing Launch 2759

Day out for the 8 Metre class saing yacht Windflower (H3), 1911
Day out for the 8 Metre class saing yacht Windflower (H3) shown towing tender, 1911

Sailing yacht Bona being towed, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Sailing yacht Bona being towed, 1912

Small yawl under sail, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Small yawl under sail, 1912

The yawl Meander sailing in close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Meander sailing in close-hauled, 1913

The yawl Meander sailing in close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Meander sailing in close-hauled, 1913

The yawl Meander sailing in fine conditions, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Meander sailing in fine conditions, 1913

Railway towing a boat across the Isthmus of Panama, engraving 1881

Edwin Hughes passing the Royal Exchange, City of London, 1847. Hughes was the manager of a circus called Hughes Mammoth Equestrian Establishment

Brough Superior and sidecar of W Allan competing in the MCC Edinburgh Trial, 1930
Brough Superior s/car 980 cc. Event Entry No: 46. Driver: Allan, W. Place: M.C.C. Edinburgh Trial. Date: 6/7.6.30

Austin Chummy of CWB Marshall getting a tow at the NWLMC London-Gloucester Trial, 1931
Austin Chummy 747 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. GK57?. Event Entry No: 40. Driver: Marshall, C.W.B. Award: Silver. Place: NWLMC London-Gloucester. Date: 12.12.31

Horse towing a car up Ibberton Hill, Dorset, MCC Exeter Trial, 1930. Artist: Bill Brunell
M.C.C. Exeter Trial. Date: 26/27.12.30

ERF 66GSF lorry, Park Gate iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. The ERF 66GSF had a 13ft 3in wheelbase and was powered by the Gardner power unit

Mutual attachment, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Mutual attachment, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Towing Past The City, c1870-1880, (c1915). Artist: William Lionel Wyllie
Towing Past The City, c1870-1880, (c1915). From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Taken in Tow - A Scene on a Rope walk, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
Taken in Tow - A Scene on a Rope walk, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

A Hint to the Airman Home on Leave, c1918 (1919). Artist: W Heath Robinson
A Hint to the Airman Home on Leave, c1918 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co. Limited, London, Melbourne and Toronto, 1919]

Cannon, Morro Castle, Havana, Cuba. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Cannon, Morro Castle, Havana, Cuba. Morro Castle, (in Spanish Castillo de los Tres Reyes Magos del Morro) in Old Havana, was built in the 16th century. It guarded the entrance to Havana harbour

The Royal Horse Artillery, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles
The Royal Horse Artillery, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)

Events in Madagascar: the repatriation of French troops, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle
Events in Madagascar: the repatriation of French troops, 1896. France invaded the independent island kingdom of Madagascar in 1895. By 1896 the island had been conquered and was annexed by France

HMS Victory towed back to Gibraltar, 1805, 19th century. Nelsons ship Victory was a ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built between 1759 and 1765

Bicycle taxi, German-occupied Paris, 1940-1944. Petrol was in short supply during the occupation and what was available went to the Germans

Horse hauling a barge on the Regents Canal at Park Village East, London, 1829. Artist: W Radcliff
Horse hauling a barge on the Regents Canal at Park Village East, London, 1829. The Regents Canal, connecting the Paddington Canal and the Thames at Limehouse, was opened in 1820

Renards automobile train, showing coupling (top right) and a train of wagons, 1904

Renards tractor unit, showing towing attachment for trailers, French, 1904

Convoi d Artillerie Automobile ( Convoy of Motorised Artillery ), World War I, France, 1918. After a watercolour by French war artist Georges Scott (1880-1947). ARTISTs COPYRIGHT MUST ALSO BE CLEARED

Basin of the Caledonian Ship Canal at Muirtown near Inverness, Scotland, 1822. Built by Thomas Telford between Inverness and Fort William, the Caledonian Canal opened on 24 October 1822

Rolle Canal and Aqueduct, near Torrington, Devon, 1829. Artist: T Dixon
Rolle Canal and Aqueduct, near Torrington, Devon, 1829. Horses drawing tub boats over the aqueduct. The Rolle Canal was built at the instigation of Lord Rolle to link his estates corn mills with

Junction of Regents Canal at Paddington Basin, London, 1828. The Regents Canal, connecting the Paddington Canal and the Thames at Limehouse, was opened in 1820

British emigrant ship being towed out of harbour before setting sail for Sydney, Australia. Certain skilled men and their families were given assisted passages

Willem Barents ship among the Arctic ice, 1594-1597. Barents (d 1597) was a Dutch navigator who led expeditions in 1594, 1595 and 1596-1597 in search of a Northeast Passage to Asia

A 105mm light gun being towed by a Pinzgauer all-terrain vehicle

U. S. Air Force military Aircraft during World War II
U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT. U.S. Air Force military Aircraft during World War II

Paddle tug, Gleaner towing a sailing ship clipper on the river

Steam tug gleaner towing clipper, hand coloured

One of the first successful steam boats, Jonathan Hulls steam tug, 1737. From The Book of Ships, published c. 1920
One of the first successful steam boats, Jonathan Hulls steam tug, 1737. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920

Sailing ships United States Steamships Oregon
Sailing ships of the United States, Steamships of Oregon, Portland, Oregon, 1906, Ore. Towing on the Willamette River

Towing Reed Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
Towing the Reed; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 22.2 x 27.1 cm (8 3, 4 x 10 11, 16 in.)

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"Towing: A Testament to Strength and Resilience" Towing, a practice as old as time itself, has been an integral part of human history. From the iconic painting "The Fighting Temeraire" depicting a majestic ship being towed away by a steam-powered vessel in 1839, to the infamous Medusa Raft -1 that was left adrift at sea until rescued by another ship, it has proven its worth in dire situations. During World War II, the Short Sunderland flying boat showcased its towing capabilities when it successfully pulled damaged aircraft out of harm's way. Similarly, the Jackup oil drilling rig in the treacherous waters of the North Sea relied on towing vessels for stability and safety. In moments of peril, even unexpected heroes emerge. The heartwarming story of being saved by a female bather illustrates how human kindness can extend beyond land and into water rescue operations. The Douglas Dakota picking up a glider during Normandy's Second World War invasion exemplifies teamwork and resourcefulness. This act not only symbolized hope but also demonstrated how different vehicles could work together towards a common goal. During London's Blitz in World War II, auxiliary towing vehicles played an essential role in evacuating people from danger zones swiftly. These unsung heroes ensured that citizens found solace amidst chaos. From land to air travel advancements came hand-in-hand with towing innovations. The Humber Vintage Car proudly towed Humber-built Monoplane – marking Britain's first all-British aviation achievement – showcasing how diverse modes of transportation can come together harmoniously. As society progressed post-war era saw leisurely pursuits like caravanning gain popularity; captured perfectly by an unknown creator who immortalized a 1937 Hillman 14 effortlessly pulling along a caravan through picturesque landscapes. Even military forces recognized the importance equipment such as Bristol Beaufighter TT Mk. 10 RD758 stationed in Bahrain during World War II.