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SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, 1900Photograph of the North German Lloyd Liner Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse at sea, 1900. This liner was built by the Vulcan Shipyards at Stettin with the aim of winning the Blue Riband
The Old Palace, Richmond-Upon-Thames, 1914Photograph showing the Gatehouse of the Old Palace at Richmond. This palace was used by Edward III, Henry VII and Elizabeth I, who is said to have died in a little room over the gateway
Breeches-Buoy used to save the crew of Esras, East RuntonIllustration showing a Breeches-Buoy in use, to save the crew of the Norwegian ship Esras, East Runton, Norfolk, 1901. Esras had run aground on the Hasboro sands
Wreck Chart of the British Isles For 1868Chart showing the positions of all 2131 vessels wrecked around the British Isles during 1868, compiled from the Board of Trade records
The Lobnitz Shipyard, Renfrew, Scotland, 1912Photograph showing the Lobnitz yard at Renfrew on the River Clyde. The Lobnitz company was famous for its rock-cutters and dredgers
The Arrival of the First Thor Ballistic Missile to RAF BomPhotograph of the delivery of first Thor Ballistic Missile to an RAF Base in Norfolk, 19th September 1958. Sixty-five feet long
Lytham Lighthouse, Lancashire, 1863Engraving of the Lytham lighthouse, Lancashire, which was built circa. 1848 and was destroyed by heavy gales in 1863
Unloading Ships at London Docks, 1908Illustration showing various cargoes coming ashore at London Docks, in the East End of London, 1908. Elephants tusks, barrels
Board of Trade Rocket Apparatus for Saving Lives from ShipwrEngraving showing Board of Trade equipment for use to help shipwrecked sailors, 1886. The items are (from left to right, top to bottom)
The Deck of the SS Gallia, 1879Engraving showing the deck, funnel and masts of the Cunard Companys Steamship Gallia at sea, 1879. Launched earlier that year
SS Deutschland, 1900Illustration of the Hamburg-American Liner Deutschland, launched in 1900 and holder of the Blue Riband for the fastest Atlantic crossing from 1900-1906
Second Coxswain Mann of the Aldeburgh Lifeboat Station, 1909Photographic portrait of Second Coxswain Mann, of the City of Winchester and Dresden, both Aldeburgh lifeboats; credited with saving hundreds of lives
The Bishop Rock Lighthouse, Scilly Isles, 1858Engraving of the Bishop Rock lighthouse, off the Scilly Isles, October 1858. The lighthouse was built between 1851 and 1858, to a design by Mr
The Battle of Pacocha; Action between HMS Shah and AmethEngraving showing the battle between HMS Shah and Amethyst and the Peruvian Ironclad turret ship Huascar on the 29th May 1877
Alarm Buoy, 1858Engraving showing an alarm, or marker, buoy designed by Brown, Lenox and Company of Millwall, 1858. This buoy featured a water-wheel in its centre which, through the motion of the water
SS Orsova, 1909Photograph of the Orient Steam Navigation Companys Australian Mail Liner SS Orsova at sea, 1909. Built in 1909 by John Brown and Co
The Arrival of the Indian Mail at Folkestone, 1844Engraving showing the Mail ship entering Folkestone Harbour, with the Express Train standing by to receive the mail and take it to London
SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, 1900Photograph of the stern of the North German Lloyd Liner Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse at sea, 1900. This liner was built by the Vulcan Shipyards at Stettin with the aim of winning the Blue Riband
Landing in a Surf-boat at Accra, Ghana, 1891Engraving of a native surf boat heading through the breakers, to bring its cargo of two European officers to land at Accra, Ghana
Use of the Naval Rangefinder for Merchant Navy Navigation, 1Illustration showing how a Naval Barrster or rangefinder could be used for Merchant Navigation. In this instance the officer of the merchant ship is finding his distance from the lighthouse in order
HMS Eurydice, Portsmouth Harbour, 1878Engraving showing HMS Eurydice in Portsmouth Harbour, shortly before her last voyage, 1878. Launched in 1843 as a 21-gun frigate, by 1878 Eurydice was being used as a training ship
Dungeness Lighthouse, Kent, 1843Engraving of the Dungeness Lighthouse, Kent, February 1843. This lighthouse was constructed, to a design by James Wyatt, by the Earl of Leicester, circa.1800
HMS Victorious, 1907Photograph of the First-class battleship, HMS Victorious, 1907. Built in 1895, Victorious was a 15, 000 ton Majestic Class battleship. She was sold off in 1923
The Lighthouse; Rudyerds Eddystone LighthouseAn engraving of The Lighthouse, a painting by Clarkson Stanfield, R.A. for some private theatrical events at Campden-House
The Turbine Steamer Queen, 1903Photograph of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway Companys turbine steamer Queen, during sea trials, June 1903. This vessel was announced to be the first turbine steamer to enter cross-Channel
Shipping Beef on Board HMS Alexandra, 1878Engraving showing the crew of HMS Alexandra taking beef aboard ship from a small supply boat, off Tuzla, in the Sea of Marmora. The supply ship has also brought fish, barrels and the washing
The Bishop Rock Lighthouse, Scilly Isles, 1849Engraving of the first Bishop Rock lighthouse, which was built in 1847 and destroyed by storms on 5th February 1850. The design, by Walker and Burges
RMS Asia, 1850Engraving of the Cunard Line Royal Mail Paddle-steamer Asia at sea, 1850. Asia was the largest steamship yet built on the River Clyde
German Fishing Boat Matador setting off for the North PolePhotograph showing the fishing boat Matador, setting off from Hamburg for the North Pole, 1900. With a crew of seven led by Lieutenant Bauendahl and the mate, Richard Dressler
Ruins of Lytham Lighthouse, 1863Engraving of the ruins of Lytham lighthouse, Lancashire, with a dismasted wreck in the background. The lighthouse was built circa. 1848 and was destroyed by heavy gales in 1863
RMS Tartar, 1883Engraving showing the Union Steam-ship Companys Royal Mail Steamer Tartar and, inset, the Dining Saloon on board the ship
A Royal Navy Ship Waving Goodbye to Japan, 1890Engraving showing the Officers and men (background) of a Royal Navy Warship waving goodbye to Japan and various well-wishers in small junks
Soldiers and Sailors Manning a Capstan, 1873Engraving showing Royal Navy sailors and soldiers from a Scottish Regiment manning a capstan, whilst a Scotch piper stands on the capstan to give them some music
A Stowaway found on a Victorian Ship, 1884Engraving showing the scene as a freshly discovered child stowaway is taken by the crew to see the Captain of the ship. The ships passengers are also keen to inspect the poor little child
Yarrow and Hedley Torpedo Steam Launch, 1875Engraving of a torpedo steam launch built by Messrs. Yarrow and Hedley of Poplar, London, for the Argentinian Navy, February 1875
SS Warwickshire, 1902Illustration of the Steamship Warwickshire, the latest addition to the Bibby Line, 1902. Built by Harland and Wolff, Belfast
SS Ernest Bazin, 1897Illustration of M. Bazins Roller Steamer, SS Ernest Bazin, leaving Le Havre on a sea trial, July 1897. This vessel, launched in 1896
The Jointed Iron Steam-ship Connector, 1863Engraving of the Jointed Iron Steam-ship Connector, from the Illustrated London News, August 1863. The idea behind this invention was that the centre section of this ship could be left in port
Warship trailing a Fog Buoy, 1912Photograph of a British warship trailing a fog buoy. When a group of warships travelling line ahead entered fog they would stream fog buoys
Twin Steam-Ship Castalia, September 1874Engraving of the twin-hulled, paddle steamer Castalia, September 1874. Launched in that year, for the English Channel Steamship Company
The Summer Horse Show, Islington, 1892Engraving of a scene at the Summer Horse Show, Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington, London, May 1892. The original caption read Having his portrait taken by a London Artist
The Sea Messenger, 1870Engraving of the Sea Messenger, a lifeboat designed for ships letters and papers, invented by J.A.R. Vandenbergh. As many ships carried mail and state papers
Harrisons Ice Making Machine, 1858Engraving showing the ice making machine, designed by Mr. Harrison of Geelong, Australia, 1858. Built by Mr. Siebe of Denmark Street, Soho, London
Up Spirits on HMS Cleopatra, 1953Photograph showing the distribution of rum to ratings on board HMS Cleopatra after Queen Elizabeth IIs first order - splice the mainbrace - following her review of the fleet
Basra under British Military Rule, 1916Photograph showing locals repaving mud roads with stone and cement, under the gaze of a British Military Engineer, 1916
SS Ireland, 1885Engraving of the City of Dubin Steam-Packet Companys Mail Paddle Steamship Ireland, shortly after its launch, 1885. This ship, built in the Laird Shipyard at Birkenhead
Landing Oranges at Fresh Wharf, London Bridge, 1874Engraving showing the belly of a cargo ship, being unloaded of oranges at Fresh Wharf, London. The oranges, in rectangular crates
The Keepers arriving at Wolf Rock Lighthouse, 1870Engraving of the arrival of the lighthouse keepers at the brand new Wolf Rock lighthouse, January 1870. This lighthouse, situated 8 miles from Lands End, Cornwall
