Water Transport Collection

The Battle of Trafalgar, (oil on canvas)
824219 The Battle of Trafalgar, (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 340.5x218.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Trafalgar. English School, 19th Century)

The bow of Sir Ernest Shackletons exploratory vessel SS Endurance
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 1914: The bow of Sir Ernest Shackletons exploratory vessel SS Endurance being prepared for her Antarctic voyage in Millwall Docks, London, England

A Southern Railway poster advertising Ramsgate, 1939 (colour lithograph)
1769905 A Southern Railway poster advertising Ramsgate, 1939 (colour lithograph) by Kenneth Shoesmith (1890-1939) & Verney L

SS Endurance leaving Millwall Docks
August 01, 1914: Irish explorer Sir Ernest Shackletons ship SS Endurance after leaving Millwall Docks, bound for the Antarctic. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Boating
1892: Boating at Richmond, London. (Photo by Paul Martin/General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Colossus Of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes, a giant statue of the sun god Helios measuring 34 metres, towers over the islands harbour, circa 250 BC

Twin Steam-Ship
August 1875: The twin steamship Castalia a catamaran type passenger ship carrying passengers from Dover to Calais, seen from the bows. Original Publication: The Graphic - The Channel Passage - pub

The Blue Boat, 1929 (oil on board)
1197395 The Blue Boat, 1929 (oil on board) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); 40x55.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Fram
circa 1895: The Fram, a polarship especially constructed to withstand the great pressure of polar ice. The ship was commisioned for the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen (1861 - 1930)

Broadstairs Beach
1865: The promenade at Broadstairs, Kent from the towns beach where several fishing boats are moored. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

St. Tropez, (oil on canvas)
657448 St. Tropez, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: St.Tropez. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

The Harbour, St Ives, (oil on canvas)
657970 The Harbour, St Ives, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 58x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harbour, St Ives. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

T, trireme, triple oarsman, was an oar-driven warship of antiquity
7277978 T, trireme, triple oarsman, was an oar-driven warship of antiquity by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: T, trireme, triple oarsman)

Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured)
1198423 Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77) (after); 26.5x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Great Eastern
September 1865: The laying of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable on board Brunels steamship the Great Eastern. Original Publication: Illustrated London News

A Map of the Union of South Africa, 1931 (colour litho)
1198400 A Map of the Union of South Africa, 1931 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 102x153 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

Summer, 1929 (oil on canvas)
1195333 Summer, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Benigni, Leon (1892-1948); 59.1 x 43.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

San Samuele, Venice (w / c)
7076663 San Samuele, Venice (w/c) by Campo, Federico del (1878-1912); 25.5x18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Campo, Federico del (1878-1912))

Le Jardin du Vert-Galant, c. 1928 (oil on canvas)
1195958 Le Jardin du Vert-Galant, c. 1928 (oil on canvas) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 46.4x116.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Young Girls on a Barge; Jeunes Filles en Barques, 1903 (oil on canvas)
825463 Young Girls on a Barge; Jeunes Filles en Barques, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 60.3x91.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Doges Palace, Venice, from the Steps of San Giorgio Maggiore
652111 The Doges Palace, Venice, from the Steps of San Giorgio Maggiore, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white on card) by Foster

Water fern rhizome, light micrograph
Water fern rhizome. Polarised light micrograph of a section through a rhizome from a water fern (Marselia vestita). Under the epidermis (the outer layer)

Lancaster Canal, UK
Lancaster Canal. This section is near Carnforth, Lancashire, England. The banks and towpath are overgrown with bushes, trees, flowers, grasses and other plants

Manouevring a concrete caisson JLP01_01_064_42
TILBURY DOCKS, CHADWELL ST MARY, THURROCK, ESSEX. A view of the cooling water intake caisson for Coryton Oil Refinery leaving the lock at Tilbury Docks

View from Kvaesthusgade over Copenhagen's harbour, 1908 (oil on canvas)
8711036 View from Kvaesthusgade over Copenhagen's harbour, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Hammershoi, Vilhelm (1864-1916); Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

A Gondola, 1859 (oil on canvas)
8720971 A Gondola, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Exner, Johann Julius (1825-1910); Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: By Julius Exner With a point of view from inside the gondola)

Lithograph of Clipper Ship 'Yatala', 1865 (lithograph, coloured)
7342201 Lithograph of Clipper Ship 'Yatala', 1865 (lithograph, coloured) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (c.1819-91); 52.6x72.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Clipper Ship Lahloo, 799 Tons, preparing to land Pilot off the Owers, 19th September 1867, c.1868-74 (lithograph)
7342203 Clipper Ship Lahloo, 799 Tons, preparing to land Pilot off the Owers, 19th September 1867, c.1868-74 (lithograph, coloured) by Dutton

View of Emmerich, 1645 (oil on wood)
XOS5874650 View of Emmerich, 1645 (oil on wood) by Goyen, Jan Josephsz van (1596-1656); 105.5x136 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By Jan van Goyen).

Strait of Magellan, southern Chile, South America, seen here in the 19th century
7243378 Strait of Magellan, southern Chile, South America, seen here in the 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Strait of Magellan, southern Chile, South America)

A general chart for the purpose of picking off a ship's track, 1860 (print)
7337585 A general chart for the purpose of picking off a ship's track, 1860 (print) by British School, (19th century); 820 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

'Scillonian', late 19th century (glass)
7341209 'Scillonian', late 19th century (glass) by British School, (19th century); 8.2x10.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Poster advertising travel by the shipping company Compagnie Generale Transatlantique, c.1930 (colour lithograph)
1197895 Poster advertising travel by the shipping company Compagnie Generale Transatlantique, c.1930 (colour lithograph) by Sebille

Dieppe, ferry Brighton in motion, lighthouse, 1907 (postcard)
951581 Dieppe, ferry Brighton in motion, lighthouse, 1907 (postcard); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Sinbad the Sailor and the Old Man of the Sea, 1913 (watercolour and gouache over traces of pencil on paper)
989399 Sinbad the Sailor and the Old Man of the Sea, 1913 (watercolour and gouache over traces of pencil on paper) by Dulac

The Russian Emigres, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
1197487 The Russian Emigres, c. 1900 (oil on canvas) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); 92.7x73.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

Arctic boat, crank detail, c.1852 (wood, metal, paint)
7295381 Arctic boat, crank detail, c.1852 (wood, metal, paint); 18.8x77.5x21.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Scale: 1:12)

Arctic boat, c.1852 (wood, metal, paint)
7295376 Arctic boat, c.1852 (wood, metal, paint); 18.8x77.5x21.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Scale: 1:12. Full hull model of a double-ended arctic boat (circa 1852)

[A] view of Maitavie Bay, [in the island of] Otaheite [Tahiti], 1776 (oil on canvas)
7295308 [A] view of Maitavie Bay, [in the island of] Otaheite [Tahiti], 1776 (oil on canvas) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 137.2x193.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A water velocipede
7243370 A water velocipede.; Private Collection; (add.info.: A water velocipede. With paddles built into the wheel and the wheel powered by pedalling, this was basically an aquatic bicycle)

The tea clipper 'Shun Lee', 1866 (coloured lithograph)
7342202 The tea clipper 'Shun Lee', 1866 (coloured lithograph) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (c.1819-91); 48.8x71.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Worthing South East, Ferry Brighton leaves (postcard)
951567 Worthing South East, Ferry Brighton leaves (postcard); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Dieppe, The Brighton, Faster of the English Steamers (postcard)
950673 Dieppe, The Brighton, Faster of the English Steamers (postcard); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Arctic boat, c.1852 (wood, metal, paint)
7295377 Arctic boat, c.1852 (wood, metal, paint); 18.8x77.5x21.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Scale: 1:12. Full hull model of a double-ended arctic boat (circa 1852)

Sketches of shipping drawn and etched by Henry Moses: hulks at Sheerness, 1824 (etching)
7341699 Sketches of shipping drawn and etched by Henry Moses: hulks at Sheerness, 1824 (etching) by Moses, Henry (1782-1870); 11.5x18 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Landscape with tower, c.1750 (gold, ink & colour on paper)
8893889 Landscape with tower, c.1750 (gold, ink & colour on paper) by Taiga, Ike no (1723-76); Tokyo National Museum, Japan; (add.info)

Poster advertising the Le Havre-Plymouth-New York route by the shipping company Companie Generale Transatlantigue
1769939 Poster advertising the Le Havre-Plymouth-New York route by the shipping company Companie Generale Transatlantigue, known as the 'French Line' (colour lithograph) by Sebille

Sunrise in the Pacific, 1789 (engraving)
7243379 Sunrise in the Pacific, 1789 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunrise in the Pacific-the steamship used by G. Sutherland Dodman during his voyage round the world in 1879)

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"Journey through Time: Exploring Water Transport from the Endurance to the Great Eastern" Step aboard and embark on a captivating voyage through history as we delve into the world of water transport. Our first stop takes us back to Sir Ernest Shackleton's legendary vessel, SS Endurance. With its majestic bow leading the way, this exploratory ship braved treacherous waters in pursuit of discovery. Next, we find ourselves amidst the Battle of Trafalgar, captured on canvas for eternity. The clash of naval powers immortalized in oil showcases both the might and vulnerability that water transport entails. As we fast forward to 1939, a vibrant Southern Railway poster entices travelers towards Ramsgate. This color lithograph beckons with promises of seaside adventures and leisurely cruises along picturesque coastlines. Witnessing SS Endurance gracefully departing Millwall Docks reminds us of the intricate dance between land and sea that defines maritime travel. The vessel's departure symbolizes boundless possibilities awaiting those who dare to venture beyond familiar shores. Traveling further back in time, an aquatint print reveals a viaduct spanning across Sankey Valley in 1831. Its partly hand-colored details bring forth a sense of awe at mankind's engineering prowess when conquering natural obstacles for efficient transportation routes. The mention of Colossus Of Rhodes evokes images of ancient marvels standing tall against azure skies - a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with grandiose vessels throughout history. A twin steam-ship emerges from our narrative as another remarkable feat achieved by water transport enthusiasts. This technological advancement represents progress and innovation within maritime industries. Shifting our focus to cartography, a colorful lithograph map showcases South Africa's vastness in 1931. It highlights how waterways played an integral role in connecting diverse regions while facilitating trade and exploration across this magnificent continent. San Samuele captures Venice's timeless allure through a watercolor painting.