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Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Small boats used in the Dunkirk evacuation, WW2

Small boats used in the Dunkirk evacuation, WW2
A convoy of small boats which had been used in the Dunkirk evacuation, seen here on 9 June passing Lambeth Bridge, on the River Thames in London. Date: 1940

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: The Landing Jetty - Port Elizabeth, South Africa

The Landing Jetty - Port Elizabeth, South Africa Date: circa 1905

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: The Ferry Port at Prinkipo - Constantinople, Turkey

The Ferry Port at Prinkipo - Constantinople, Turkey
The Ferry Port at Prinkipo - Buyukada, Istanbul (Constantinople) - Princes Islands - the largest of the nine islands (a place of exile for the Byzantine Empresses)

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Casablanca, Morocco - Maritime Station

Casablanca, Morocco - Maritime Station
Casablanca, Morocco - Embarkation at the Maritime Station Date: circa 1910s

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Bray Dunes, near Dunkirk, during the evacuation, WW2

Bray Dunes, near Dunkirk, during the evacuation, WW2
Members of the British Expeditionary Force at Bray Dunes, to the east of Dunkirk, northern France, during the evacuation, with men making their way into the water ready to embark onto vessels

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Sunset off Dunkirk during the evacuation, WW2

Sunset off Dunkirk during the evacuation, WW2
Sunset off Dunkirk, on the northern French coast, during the evacuation, with Junkers dive-bombers attacking shipping, and a paddle steamer hit and beached

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Scene during the evacuation of Dunkirk, WW2

Scene during the evacuation of Dunkirk, WW2
Scene during the evacuation of Dunkirk, on the northern French coast, with German dive-bombers attacking shipping and setting a paddle steamer on fire

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Mauritius - Moka Railway Station

Mauritius - Moka Railway Station. A number of narrow gauge industrial railway lines, connected sugar mills with nearby sugar cane plantations

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: The Embarkation Of The Black Watch To Fontenoy

The Embarkation Of The Black Watch To Fontenoy
This painting depicts the Black Watch, a Scottish infantry regiment, boarding ships destined for Belgium, for the forthcoming battle of Fontenoy

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Embarkation of Christopher Columbus at Palos de la Frontera

Embarkation of Christopher Columbus at Palos de la Frontera
Discovery of America. Embarkation of Christopher Columbus at Palos de la Frontera (Spain), on August 3, 1492. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: 14th century galley. Engraving by Serra. Later colouration

14th century galley. Engraving by Serra. Later colouration
14th century galley. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Conquest of Majorca by king James I of Aragon

Conquest of Majorca by king James I of Aragon
Conquest of the island of Majorca by Christian king James I of Aragon. He landed on the beach of Santa Ponsa at midnight on September 10, 1229. Troops reaching the coast. Lithography

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Middle Ages. Ship of the eleventh and twelfth centuries

Middle Ages. Ship of the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Middle Ages. Ship of the 13th and 14th centuries

Middle Ages. Ship of the 13th and 14th centuries
Middle Ages. Ship of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Troops wading out to embark at Dunkirk, WW2

Troops wading out to embark at Dunkirk, WW2
Men of the British Expeditionary Force at Dunkirk, northern France, wading out to sea to a rescuing vessel during the evacuation. Date: 1940

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Scenes during the evacuation of Dunkirk, WW2

Scenes during the evacuation of Dunkirk, WW2
Scenes during the evacuation of Dunkirk, in northern France, showing the beach with debris, the embarkation of British troops onto various rescue ships and boats

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Troops near Dunkirk during the evacuation, WW2

Troops near Dunkirk during the evacuation, WW2
Troops near Dunkirk, northern France, wading out to sea to a rescuing vessel (a Clyde river steamer) during the evacuation. Date: 1940

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Bray, near Dunkirk, during the evacuation, WW2

Bray, near Dunkirk, during the evacuation, WW2
The British Expeditionary Force lining up on a beach near Bray, to the east of Dunkirk, northern France, during the evacuation, with men making their way into the water ready to embark onto vessels

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Dunkirk during the evacuation, northern France, WW2

Dunkirk during the evacuation, northern France, WW2
Dunkirk, on the northern French coast, during the evacuation, with a British Lockheed Hudson of the coastal command on guard, and burning oil tanks producing a huge cloud of black smoke. Date: 1940

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: The Embarkation of Emperor Maximilian

The Embarkation of Emperor Maximilian
The embarkation of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico on board the Austrian war-frigate Novara at Miramar. Two large ships wait at the port, with men lining the mastpoles

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: The Embarkation of Columbus at Palos 3 August 1492

The Embarkation of Columbus at Palos 3 August 1492
The embarkation of Columbus at Palos, 3 August 1492. Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) kneeling at stern of boat with crew, receiving blessing from monk, with various onlookers and weeping women

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Marseille, France - Bassin de la Joliette

Marseille, France - Bassin de la Joliette. Date: circa 1908

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Genoa Maritime Station - Nuova Stazione Marittima - Italy

Genoa Maritime Station - Nuova Stazione Marittima - Italy
The Genoa maritime station - finally opened in 1930 - the main point of embarkation for the cruise traffic of the port of Genoa (Genova), Italy. It is located in Ponte dei Mille. Date: 1933

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Las Palmas - The St. Catalina Wharf - Puerto de la Luz

Las Palmas - The St. Catalina Wharf - Puerto de la Luz
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain - The St. Catalina Wharf - Puerto de la Luz (La Luz Port). Date: circa 1910s

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Surf Boats landing at Safi, Morocco

Surf Boats landing at Safi, Morocco
Surf Boats (large rowing barges) landing at Safi, Morocco Date: 1929

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721). Embarkation for Cythera (1

Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721). Embarkation for Cythera (1717). Louvre Museum. Paris. France

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Good bye! The 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards Leaving Waterlo

Good bye! The 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards Leaving Waterloo Station, October 21st 1899. Chromolithograph after George Harcourt; published by ?Girl?s Own Paper?, October 1900. Date: 1899

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: City of Newcastle steamship, Margil Wharf, Basra, Iraq

City of Newcastle steamship, Margil Wharf, Basra, Iraq
City of Newcastle, Ellerman-Hall Line steamship, at Margil Wharf, Basra, Iraq. Date: circa 1933

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Loading horses, World War I

Loading horses, World War I
A horse of the Northumberland Hussars giving trouble at the embarkation on the Minneapolis at Southampton Docks, during World War I in October 1914

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: The New Holland Ferry, on the Humber, April 1848

The New Holland Ferry, on the Humber, April 1848
Engraving of the New Holland Ferry, on the Humber River, belonging the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway, from the Illustrated London News, 15th April 1848

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Arriving at Catania to embark for Italy

Arriving at Catania to embark for Italy
Photograph: Arriving at Catania to embark for ItalyShows tanks, trucks and other vehicles lined up for embarkation. From a photograph album containing 246 photographs compiled by Maj Wilfred Herbert

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: The tools for the job of European Liberation

The tools for the job of European Liberation
Photograph: The tools for the job of European Liberation. When the Allies launched the liberation of Europe the quantities of shells required to back up the attack and vehicles in vehicle depots

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Valencia, Spain - Grao (Harbour) - General View

Valencia, Spain - Grao (Harbour) - General View. Date: circa 1908

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Embarkation of Queen Victoria

Embarkation of Queen Victoria
Embarkation of (Queen) Victoria 1st Viewed from the Beach near Granton(Edinburgh) (1842). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1842

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Belgium - Boarding the Ferry to Dover at Ostende

Belgium - Boarding the Ferry to Dover at Ostende. Promotional postcard for the Belgium National Railway. Date: 1920

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Seville, Andalucia, Spain - The dock

Seville, Andalucia, Spain - The dock. The Torre del Oro (Golden Tower), which can be seen in the right background, dominates the banks of the river Guadalquivir - it is a remnant of the Moorish

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Camels ready for embarkation, Basra, Iraq

Camels ready for embarkation, Basra, Iraq. circa 1918

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Embarkation point, Dar es Salaam, East Africa, WW1

Embarkation point, Dar es Salaam, East Africa, WW1
Embarkation point during WW1, Dar es Salaam, East Africa (now in Tanzania). 1916

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Passenger Landing Stage - Kiamari (Kemari), Pakistan

Passenger Landing Stage - Kiamari (Kemari), Pakistan - near Karachi. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: England. London. Vassar College. Engraving by R. Jones. La

England. London. Vassar College. Engraving by R. Jones. La Ilustracion Inglesa, 1888. Colored

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Le Bourget Airport

Le Bourget Airport
The embarkation area at Le Bourget, the principal airport for Paris : a Buffet caters for travellers needs. Date: 1932

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Transporting the obelisk: embarkation of Cleopatras needle

Transporting the obelisk: embarkation of Cleopatras needle
Rolling the obelisk down the Caesarium Beach at Alexandria, Egypt. Date: 1877

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: WW1 - Embarkation of Troops at Southampton Docks

WW1 - Embarkation of Troops at Southampton Docks
WW1 - Embarkation of Troops At Southampton Docks Date: circa 1915

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: A Union Castle Company Ocean Liner at Cape Town

A Union Castle Company Ocean Liner at Cape Town, South Africa being loaded with the glorious fruits of the country and other cargo prior to her homeward journey to England (the Mother Country !)

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Embarkation of a sailing boat, Qianlong Period (1736-96)

Embarkation of a sailing boat, Qianlong Period (1736-96). Chinese art. SWITZERLAND. Bern. Bernese Historical Museum

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: The embarkation of British troops at Kyook Phyoo, Burma

The embarkation of British troops at Kyook Phyoo, Burma
The embarkation of the Arracan Battalion for Rangoon, in the steam-frigates Zenobia and Mozuffer, at Kyook Phyoo, Burma in 1853. Date: 1853

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Present situation in Mexico

Present situation in Mexico
The present situation in Mexico: the US naval ports of embarkation. An aerial view, showing Pensacola, Mobile, New Orleans

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Embarkation of troops at Gravesend

Embarkation of troops at Gravesend
The Parting. Embarkation of British troops at Gravesend, for foreign service. A soldier takes leave of his girl. Date: 1846

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Embarkation of Inniskilling Fusiliers

Embarkation of Inniskilling Fusiliers
The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, stationed in China, disembarking from a train at Tientsin (now Tianjin) docks for transfer to a troopship to take them back to Europe

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Tientsin (Tianjin) dockside

Tientsin (Tianjin) dockside
A good view of Tientsin (now Tianjin) dockside in China, showing the railway sidings next to the embarkation platform for the troopship moored alongside

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: The Royal Visit to Ireland, 1849 - various scenes

The Royal Visit to Ireland, 1849 - various scenes
Various scenes from the royal visit to Ireland by Queen Victoria and family in August 1849.On the right: the visit to the National Infant School

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Womens Royal Air Force -- Embarkation, Winter

Womens Royal Air Force -- Embarkation, Winter
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing women getting into the back of a lorry -- Embarkation, Winter. Date: 1919-1920

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: The Cemetery on Balaklava Heights, 1856

The Cemetery on Balaklava Heights, 1856
Engraving of the Cemetery at Balaklava Heights, where a number of notable British officers were buried during the Crimean War

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Thessaloniki, Greece - Landing place on Liberty Square

Thessaloniki, Greece - Landing place on Liberty Square. In the background can be seen a large French troop ship, bringin soldiers of the Allied International force, stationed at Salonica during WW1

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: The Ferryboats at Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia

The Ferryboats at Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia
Ferryboats at Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia Date: circa 1909

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: The port of Naples - Departing Ferry

The port of Naples - Departing Ferry Date: 1905

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Congo, Africa - Sacks of Coffee prepared for export

Congo, Africa - Sacks of Coffee prepared for export. Date: 1911

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Hampshire - Cowes, Isle of Wight - The Pontoon

Hampshire - Cowes, Isle of Wight - The Pontoon. (see: 10909671 for the departure of a very similar vessel for Cowes from Lymington) Date: circa 1910s

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: WW2 - Italian brides of American GIs arrive in USA

WW2 - Italian brides of American GIs arrive in USA
WW2 - Seven Italian brides of American GIs reach the United States of America through the Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation on the last stage of their journey to their new homes

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: The Turin Exposition of 1911 - Landing stage on River Po

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - Landing stage on River Po Date: 1911

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Aix Les Bains - Lac du Bourget - Debarcadere de Haute-Combe

Aix Les Bains - Lac du Bourget - Debarcadere de Haute-Combe
Aix Les Bains, Savoie, France - Lac du Bourget - Debarcadere de Haute-Combe. Date: circa 1902

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Exporting Ceylon Tea at Colombo Docks - Sri Lanka

Exporting Ceylon Tea at Colombo Docks - Sri Lanka Date: circa 1920s

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: HMS Montrose at Canakkale - troops in transit

HMS Montrose at Canakkale - troops in transit
HMS Montrose at Canakkale (Chanak), Turkey - troops in transit - 30th September 1922. The Chanak Crisis, also called Chanak Affair in September 1922 was the threatened attack by Turkish troops

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Dutch prisoners loaded onto ships - Luanda, Angola

Dutch prisoners loaded onto ships - Luanda, Angola
Dutch prisoners loaded onto Portuguese ships in the Harbour of Luanda after defeat in the Colonial War in Angola. Date: 1648

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Porto Allegre, Brazil - Embarkation Port

Porto Allegre, Brazil - Embarkation Port Date: circa 1900

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Spain, 16th - 17th c. Overseas Trade between

Spain, 16th - 17th c. Overseas Trade between Spain and the american colonies. Loading of goods at a harbor

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: King Amadeo I of Savoy

King Amadeo I of Savoy
Embarkation of King Amadeo I of Savoy (1845-1890), for Spain at La Spezia harbour. Luis Alvarez Catala (1836-1901). Oil on Canvas. Date: 1873

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Thessaloniki - Greece - The Harbour

Thessaloniki - Greece - The Harbour Date: circa 1910s

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: South Africa - Transfer by basket at East London

South Africa - Transfer by basket at East London
South Africa - Passengers transferred by basket from the Mail Steamer at East London Date: circa 1910s

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: The embarkation of the Pilgrims

The embarkation of the Pilgrims

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Yorktown, Va. Embarkation for White House Landing, Va

Yorktown, Va. Embarkation for White House Landing, Va. Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, the Peninsular Campaign, May-August 1862. Date 1862 May

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Romania - Floods at Galati

Romania - Floods at Galati, the capital of Galai County. The largest seaport on the Danube, the waterfront was prone to flooding, as shown here

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Genoa, Italy - The Maritme Station

Genoa, Italy - The Maritme Station Date: circa 1920s

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Port, Naples, Italy

Port, Naples, Italy Date: circa 1908

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Disembarking from a ship - Mollendo, Peru

Disembarking from a ship - Mollendo, Peru. Crew members from arriving ships were lifted from their boat via a crane, the Pacific swell being too great for normal landings! circa 1930s

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Saint-Cloud, Paris, France - Ferry Station

Saint-Cloud, Paris, France - Ferry Station Date: circa 1910

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Algeria - Quays and Custom House

Algeria - Quays and Custom House
Port and quayside at Algiers, looking toward the distinctive Consulate Palace. Note the French flag flying above the Customs Building (and the Palace). Date: circa 1910s

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Izmir, Turkey - Activity on the quayside

Izmir, Turkey - Activity on the quayside
Busy activity at the port of Smyrne (Smyrna, modern Izmir), Turkey Date: 1905

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Tunisia - Embarkation of Phoshates at Tunis

Tunisia - Embarkation of Phoshates at Tunis
The loading of ships with Phosphates using a complex mechanical lift and harbour transport at Tunis, Tunisia

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: D-Day - Emabarkation for US assault troops

D-Day - Emabarkation for US assault troops
Embarkation for US assault troops, about to set sail for the invasion of France. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: The Embarkation Quay - Sirkeci

The Embarkation Quay - Sirkeci
The embarkation quay at Sirkeci. Today, a big ferry terminus with the Sirkeci railway station, the last stop for trains from Europe to Istanbul

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Almeria, Spain - Embarkation of Eggs in barrels

Almeria, Spain - Embarkation of Eggs in barrels for export

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Island of Samos - Turkish Troops evacuating

Island of Samos - Turkish Troops evacuating
Island of Samos - Turkish troops called to evacuate island after the Revolution of September 1912 - the infantry is seen boarding Samos sailing vessels

Background imageEmbarkation Collection: Admiral Jellicoes farewell to Lord Kitchener

Admiral Jellicoes farewell to Lord Kitchener
A photograph of Admiral John Rushworth Jellicoe (1859-1935) bidding farewell to Field-Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener (1850-1916) before his embarkation aboard the H.M.S



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