Haul Gallery

Crossing Northumberland Strait by Ice Boat

Crossing Northumberland Strait by Ice Boat. These boats were operated in the Northumberland Strait during the 19th century and early 20th century, running between Prince Edward Island and the mainland provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia during the winter months between December and April when sea ice made passage by non-icebreaking steam ships impossible. Passengers would pay a premium fee to sit in the boat for the entire crossing, or a reduced rate if they assisted the crew. In addition to pulling ropes attached to the iceboat, hand-holds were molded along the outer gunwales which were used for hauling the iceboat over sea ice until reaching stretches of open water.
circa 1908

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

Max Holste MH-250 Super Broussard F-WJDA Paris

Prototype of a 14 to 17 seat short haul airliner built by Nord Aviation and designated the Max Holste MH-250 Super Broussard. Eventually developed into a military transport built by Nord. Paris Air Show Date: 1959

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Captain Jerninghams Anchor-Firing Mortar, 1846

Engraving of an experiment to test Captain Jerningham's idea to assist the launching of lifeboats. The launching of lifeboats from a beach into heavy breaking surf was often dangerous and sometimes impossible due to the strength of the waves. Captain Jerningham felt that if a mortar were used to fire one or two anchors out beyond the surf, a lifeboat could haul on these anchor lines to pull itself through the breakers and into the calmer water beyond

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans