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Thornback ray, Raja clavata (near threatened). Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1857
Kwakiuti village on Johnston Strait, Vancouver IslandKwakiuti (Chelaski) village on Johnston Strait, Vancouver Island, with painted houses on a terraced hillside, kayaks on the shore. Engraving by Francisco Lavagnoli Veronese
Village scene of the Native Americans of Nootka SoundNative Americans of Nootka Sound bringing kayaks and fishing boats to shore in front of large houses of cedar wood
Shore rockling, Gaidropsarus mediterraneus (Three-bearded cod or rockling, Gadus tricirratus)
Purple cyclamen, Cyclamen purpurascens (Shore cyclamen, Cyclamen littorale)
Beach scene at Colwyn Bay, North Wales, with people, boats and bathing huts. circa 1889
People on the beach at Colwyn Bay, North Wales, with bathing huts in the background. Date: circa 1889
Bathing huts on the beach at Colwyn Bay, North Wales. Date: circa 1889
The Whale at the Westminster Aquarium - capture, transportation to London, attention en route, arrival and finally swimming in the Aquarium pond. Date: 1877
By the seaside, Brighton 1857Eight hours at the seaside, families came to the seaside for a refuge from the stresses of everyday life, to get some fresh-air, hear the waves and sea sea-gulls above
The Landing at SavannahJames Edward Oglethorpe landed in Georgia in 1733 after peacefully negotiating land from the Mico of the Yamacraws Tomo-chi-chi, and is the principal founder of Savannah
The Debarkment of Provisions in American ColoniesFrench sailors move provisions on shore, carrying sacks and barrels towards where more men are building houses. A group of Native Americans stand in the middle, directing people. Date: circa 1700
Benediction of Amulets by Kami PriestsKami are spirits that are worshipped in the religion of Shinto
Conquistadors on Mississippi in RetreatSpanish conquistadors on the Mississippi river are forced to retreat from Native American forces on the shore
Fleet of the Cacique AquixoA fleet of 200 canoes lead by the Cacique Aquixo who was the Cacique of the people of the far side of the Mississippi River, greets two Spanish conquistadors by the shore
Spanish Conquistadors in North AmericaA Spanish conquistador waves to the rest of the expedition party from across a large river, which they have been unable to bridge and so must cross through it
Expedition of Hernando De SotoA boat of Spanish soldiers coming ashore from a ship anchored in the distance, is met with several men on horseback, waiting by a tent erected on the shore. Date: 1539
Verrazzano at Newport HarbourGiovanni da Verrazzano, Italian explorer, arriving in 1524 at Newport Harbour, Rhode Island. This was part of his first American expedition mapping and exploring the North American coast for Italy
Sebastian Cabot Leaves LabradorSebastian Cabot, a Venetian explorer, sets sail from Labrador in Northern Canada
Cote-Reals Arrival at LabradorThe arrival of Cote-Reals expedition at Labrador, in search of a Northwest passage to Asia. A group of men stand on an outcrop by the shore, watching the incoming ships. Date: 1500
Creole Volunteer Soldiers Debark at Fort-de-FranceThe debarkment at Fort-de-France of Creole volunteer troops from Martinique returning from fighting in Mexico. Squadrons of soldiers gather by the shore, waiting to move off. Date: 1865
Spanish Blockade at ValparaisoA Spanish squadron blockading the port at Valparaiso, Chile. Several Spanish ships sit broadside to the shore, incapacitating Chilean ships and port industry
Destruction of a Brazilian GunboatDuring a naval skirmish, a Brazilian gunboat is torpedoed and is in the process of sinking, life boats of sailors rowing away from the steamship to the shores of the river. Date: 1865
The Battle of Tonelero 1852Battle between the Argentine Confederation army and the Brazilian Imperial Navy, commanded by Admiral Grenfell in the flagship steamer " Affonzo"
The Capture of Tabasco 1847The capture of Tabasco by U.S. naval forces under Commodore Perry
Insurrection at Union PortThe general district of insurrection at Union Port in San Salvador, organised by Barrios, with insurgents retreating.Men in the distance run from the shore and port town
Columbus sent on his Voyage by the King of SpainKing Ferdinand of Spain sits on a throne, and points towards land as Columbus three ships sail towards it
Detachments Attack the Red Battery at AcapulcoThe detachments Pallas and Cornelie attack the red battery at Acapulco. Boats of soldiers row to shore to attack at Acapulco. Date: 1863
The Bombardment of TampicoThe bombardment of Tampico and the debarkation of troops, on 9th August 1863. French ships fire at the port of Tampico as soldiers in longboats row to the shore. Date: 1863
The Lance under fire at the port of TampicoThe ship the Lance under fire by Mexican artillery in the port of Tampico
Attack on the Battery of Coconut Trees 1863An attack on the battery of coconut trees by the Diamond and Galatea detachments
The Allied Troops at Vera Cruz. Several boats row towards the shore of Vera Cruz 1862
Multiview postcard, Blackpool Illuminations. Date: circa 1950
His Majestys ship Crystal Palace: the training headquarters of the Royal Naval Division. Marching on board in mufti; a ride on the sphinx; the sleeping quarters; the Egyptian court
Little girl at the seaside in a wide-brimmed straw hat
Waukegan Station, Lake County, Illinois, USAView of Waukegan Station, Lake County, Illinois, USA. Date: circa 1900s
Girl on a boatA young girl sitting on the side of a boat waves heartily to those on shore. Date: circa 1922
Winter scene on the coast of Bergen, Norway, fishermen bringing in their catch of herring and men packing the them in barrels. Date: circa 1851
A lifeboat on its way back to shore and safety. Date: 1886
A fine study of the West Shore at Llandudno, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: 1950s
A Typical Egyptian Village. Date: circa 1890
Date: circa 1890
Santa Caterina del Sasso, ItalySanta Caterina del Sasso - a Roman Catholic monastery located in the municipality of Leggiuno (Province of Varese, region of Lombardy), Italy
Ben Nevis viewed from Banavie, a village on the shores of Loch Eil. Date: circa 1910s
Barnacle Geese Date: 1835
Lighthouse at Dawn Date: 1948
Fishing in Hawaii Date: 1950
Columbus and Men in Canoe Date: 1876
Boat Shed - Astove Island, Cosmoledo GroupBoat Shed - Astove Island, part of the Cosmoledo Group, part of the Outer Islands of the Seychelles, lying in the southwest of the island nation, 1, 000 kilometres (620 miles) from Mahe Island
Gang of Labourers - Astove Island, Cosmoledo GroupGang of Labourers - Astove Island, part of the Cosmoledo Group, part of the Outer Islands of the Seychelles, lying in the southwest of the island nation, 1
Loading of Mangrove Bark - Menai Island, Cosmoledo GroupLoading of Mangrove Bark - Menai Island, part of the Cosmoledo Group, part of the Outer Islands of the Seychelles, lying in the southwest of the island nation, 1
USA - The Minnesota Arrowhead Country, bordering the shores of Lake Superior to the east. Date: 1940
Chicago, Illinois, USA - Lake Shore Drive and Oak St BeachChicago, Illinois, USA - Lake Shore Drive and Oak Street Beach. Date: circa 1942
Narrow Water Castle - a view from the shore with the Castle on the left and Omeath on the right. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Warrenpoint). Date: circa early 1900s
The Obelisk, Rostrevor - a view along the shore to the obelisk in the distance, closer in than above. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Rostrevor). Date: circa early 1900s
Children of the year. AugustYoung girl in long white chiffon dress & bonnet, looking out to sea from the shore.Date: 1901
LAKE FISHING / 1970SA lone fisherman on a cold day sits by Earlswood Lake Date: 1970s
AUTUMNAL TREES BY ERIEAutumnal tints on Lake Erie, seen in a variety of plants and trees growing by the shore Date: 19th century
BOATS ON BEACH / HASTINGSA scene showing fishermen and others on the beach. Date: circa 1850
PAPUA DINNER ON SHORENatives of Kwato, Papua New Guinea eat a meal on the shore. Date: 1911
BILLINSGATE FISH MARKETBILLINGSGATE fish market, London : landing the days catch Date: 1870
BLACKPOOL / VICTORIA PIERBlackpool, Lancashire: Victoria Pier, South Shore Date: circa 1905
GARIBALDI LANDS / CALABRIAPart of Garibaldis national Army (redshirts) land at the Marina di Palmi, Calabria. Date: August 1860
SAILING BOAT AT SEASIDEA boy, a girl and their dog sail a boat on a rocky shore Date: 1893
Shrimping at Ambleteuse 1858French woman drags her net through the shore to collect shrimp. Date: 1858
Crusaders ShipsCrusaders embarking for the Holy Land - galleys row them out from the shore to the sailing ship where the crew are stowing away the cargo Date: circa 1100
WHISTLE AND ILL COMEOh, whistle, and Ill come to you ! Parkinss dream of the thing on the sea-shore Date: 1915
MERMAIDS IN WATERTwo mermaids swimming by a shore Date: 17th century
HUNGRY SEA MONSTERA sea-monster grabs a victim from the shore, while his cowardly companion runs away instead of tackling the brute Date: 1550
Rocky beach and cliffs, North Wales. Date: circa 1900s
Two people on a rocky beach, North Wales. Date: circa 1900s
Sea view, Llandudno, North Wales, with Tollgate House (West Shore Lodge Gate) on Marine Drive visible above. Date: circa 1900s
Veules-les-Roses - Le Petit Buin (Little Buin) and Cliffs. Date: circa 1906
Two beach fishermen with their rods and lineTwo male beach fishermen with their rods and lines at Col Huw Bay, Llantwit Major, Glamorgan, South Wales. It is a windy and wet winters day and the sea is rough. The Sunday Times Date: 1988
Beach fisherman, Col Huw Bay, Llantwit Major, GlamorganA beach fisherman unhooks a flounder he has just caught with rod and line at Col Huw Bay, Llantwit Major, Glamorgan, South Wales
Shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Morecambe Bay - 8Freshly cooked, freshly caught Morecambe Bay brown shrimps, Bob Dickinson, shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Cumbria Date: 1993
Shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Morecambe Bay - 6Flookborough shrimp fisherman Bob Dickinson uses a hand net to catch shrimps at low tide in Morecambe Bay, Cumbria Date: 1993
Shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Morecambe Bay - 7A handful of freshly cooked, freshly caught Morecambe Bay brown shrimps, Bob Dickinson, shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Cumbria Date: 1993
Shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Morecambe Bay - 3Flookborough shrimp fisherman Bob Dickinson riddles sand from freshly caught cockles he has just dug from the sand in Morecambe Bay, Cumbria Date: 1993
Shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Morecambe Bay - 5Venomous weaver fish in Flookborough shrimp fisherman Bob Dickinsons shrimp net, Morecambe Bay, Cumbria Date: 1993
Shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Morecambe Bay - 4Flookborough shrimp fisherman Bob Dickinson riddles sand from freshly caught cockles he has just dug from the sand in Morecambe Bay, Cumbria Date: 1993
Shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Morecambe Bay - 2Flookborough shrimp Fisherman Bob Dickinson rides his tractor into the low tide of Morecambe Bay to catch shrimps off Flookborough, Cumbria Date: 1993
Shrimp fisherman, Flookborough, Morecambe Bay -1Flookborough shrimp Fisherman Bob Dickinson rides his tractor into the low tide of Morecambe Bay to catch shrimps off Flookborough, Cumbria Date: 1993
Man on beach - Algarve, PortugalA local man wearing traditional black beret on a beach on The Algarve, Portugal. Behind him the Atlantic waves are lit by winter sunshine. First published The Daily Telegraph Date: 1989
