Water Transport Collection (page 27)

The Oceanic
1849: White Star liner HMS Oceanic at her mooring. A print by F G O Stuart. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Loading The Magnolia
1861: Cottonbales being thrown into the riverboat Magnolia. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

Great Western
1838: The Great Western Steamship, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel with a gross tonnage of 703 tons, passing Portishead on her 1st voyage from Bristol to New York

Ferry Boat
circa 1860: The arrival of the Channel Steamer at Boulogne. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

Cutty Sark
circa 1890: The nineteenth century tea clipper Cutty Sark. The ship, built at Scott and Lintons Dumbarton shipyards in 1869

SS Endurance At Millwall Docks
July 1914: The bows of SS Endurance during preparations for Ernest Shackletons Antarctic expedition at Millwall Docks. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Illuminated Ships
1957: Vessels of the Fleet are illuminated as seen from beneath the wing of a Ganet aircraft from HMS Ark Royal in Cromarty Firth

Cannes Yachts
circa 1960: Luxury yachts moored in the harbour of the French seaside resort at Cannes. (Photo by Leonard G. Alsford/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Near Queenstown
22nd July 1895: Passengers and crew on board the immigrant ship SS Gallia, near Queenstown on the coast of Ireland. (Photo by Henry Guttmann/Getty Images)

Sailing Away
1909: A boat with its sails set in the goose winged position sails into the setting sun during the Cowes Regatta on the Isle of Wight. (Photo by W. G. Phillips/Phillips/Getty Images)

Venetian Street
circa 1930: Gondolas on a side canal in Venice. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)

Ship Canal
1948: SS Pacific Importer in the Manchester Ship Canal. Cars waiting for transport line the quay. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Barges
circa 1923: Narrow boats carrying cargo on the River Aire. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

USS Brooklyn
circa 1930: The United States Ship (USS) Brooklyn in dry dock. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Mississippi Riverboat
circa 1930: A riverboat on the Mississippi. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Night Fishermen
circa 1930: Fisherman in their boat silhouetted against a darkening sky. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Merchant Ship
circa 1915: A merchant ship, the Star of Alaska in sail. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Down The Watter
1885: Moored at Broomielaw, Glasgow in the foreground the steamer Chancellor (1880) behind which is Buchanans Vivid and then Eagle both dating from 1864

Whaling Vessel
circa 1930: A whaling ship plunges through the waves during an Antarctic trip, dragging the carcasses of several whales behind it. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Canal Workers
circa 1868: Construction workers who operate the dredging equipment on the Suez Canal at Port Said. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Amundsens Ship
circa 1910: The ship Fram, used for the expedition to the South Pole led by Norwegian explorer Roald Engelbrecht Gravning Amundsen. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Manhattan Skyline
circa 1930: A view over the Hudson River of the Lower Manhattan skyline, New York. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

U-Boats In Kiel
1917: U-Boats in Kiel Harbour during the First World War. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Ship Explodes
circa 1916: A ship explodes in the middle of the sea during the First World War. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

New York Harbour
1859: Ships moored in New York Harbour, seen from Trinity Church looking towards New Jersey. Built in 1846, Trinity Church was until the turn of the century the tallest structure in Manhattan

St Lawrence Shipyard
1859: Several sailing ships and at least one vessel under construction on the St Lawrence River at Quebec. (Photo by William England/London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Barcelona Harbour
Barcelona harbour, with the Columbus monument and Custom House in the background, circa 1920. (Photo by Paul Thompson/FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

London Bridge
Traffic on London Bridge, circa 1904. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Thames View
Customs House and Billingsgate Market across the River Thames in London. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Navy Icebreakers
The U.S. Navy icebreaker U.S.S. Atka pushing an iceberg out to sea, Antarctica, 26th January 1964. (Photo by Kopp/Three Lions/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Ancient Battle
A chain stretched across the mouth of a harbour prevents a warship from entering, circa 1400. Meanwhile soldiers in eastern dress fire arrows at the vessel. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Greece, Athens, Piraeus, Pasalimani, small boats and yachts moored in bay lined with hotels

America paddle steamer, 1906
America paddle steamer, on the Mississippi River, in Mississippi, USA. This is a sternwheel paddle steamer, with the paddle at the rear of the boat

Aquaporin membrane protein F006 / 9503
Aquaporin membrane protein, molecular model. Aquaporins are membrane proteins that form channels (lower right) that help water molecules pass in and out of cells

Industry in East London, 1908
Industry in East London, on the banks of a river. This drawing in charcoal dates from 1908, and is by the US artist Joseph Pennell (1857-1926)

Abandon Ship Drill C014 / 6262
Abandon Ship Drill. Lifeboat. This vessel, for use in an emergency if the crew and passengers have to abandon ship, is lowered to the surface of the sea using the winches and pulleys seen here

Plant water transport, artwork
Plant water transport. Artwork of water molecules (blue) entering a tree through osmosis in the roots, passing upwards through the xylem vessels in the trunk and branches

Aquaporin membrane protein C015 / 5922
Aquaporin membrane protein, molecular model. Aquaporins are membrane proteins that form channels (lower right) that help water molecules pass in and out of cells

Abandon Ship Drill C014 / 6261
Abandon Ship Drill. Lifeboat. This vessel, for use in an emergency if the crew and passengers have to abandon ship, is lowered to the surface of the sea The passengers

Buttercup stem, SEM
Buttercup stem. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through the stem of a buttercup (Ranunculus sp.) plant

Oak xylem. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through the xylem wood vessels of an oak tree (Quercus robur)

The Nile, 2nd century Roman carving
Roman carving. A second century AD, Roman representation of the Nile, Egypt, showing crocodiles (bottom right and centre left), ducks (bottom right), and flamingos (on the roofs of houses, top)

African mahogany stem, light micrograph
African mahogany stem. Polarised light micrograph of a section through the stem of an African mahogany (Khaya sp.) tree. The multicoloured cells are fibres, and fibre tracheids, which carry water

Grape vine stem, light micrograph
Grape vine stem. Polarised light micrograph of a cross-section through a young stem from the grape vine (Vitis vinifera). Most of the stem is a large central pith made up of parenchyma tissue (blue)

Tree growth rings, light micrograph
Tree growth rings. Polarised light micrograph of a cross-section through a woody stem, showing a portion of an annual ring of xylem tissue with periods of seasonal growth

Virginia creeper stem, light micrograph
Virginia creeper stem. Polarised light micrograph of a cross-section through a stem from a Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus tricuspidatus)

Celery stalk, light micrograph
Celery stalk. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a stalk from a celery plant (Apium graveolens). Red eosin dye has been used to stain the xylem tissues

Tree-of-heaven stem, light micrograph
Tree-of-heaven stem. Polarised light micrograph of a cross-section through the stem of the tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus glandulosa). Below the outer layers (red) is a ring of vascular bundles

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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.