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Flags used for Nelsons famous signal at the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. The flags used by Lieutenant Pasco aboard HMS Victory to send the message England expects that every man will do his duty
Wireless officer sending a message by Morse Code from on board a ship, 1916Wireless officer sending a message by morse code from on board a ship, 1916. Wireless telegraphy at sea was made possible by the type of sending
Prossers Wooden Railway, Wimbledon Common, 1845. Creator: UnknownProssers Wooden Railway, Wimbledon Common, 1845....a System of Tram-ways composed entirely of Wood, which the inventor, Mr
Belgian Signal post, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News ServiceBelgian Signal post, between c1915 and 1918. Shows soldiers at a Belgian signal post during World War I.
Naval boat-race in Cork Harbour, 1865. Creator: SmythNaval boat-race in Cork Harbour, [Ireland], 1865. 'Some days ago an exciting match was rowed at Queenstown, Cork Harbour, by the crews, respectively
Regatta on the Danube at Buda-Pesth, during the visit of the Emperor of Austria, 1865. Creator: UnknownRegatta on the Danube at Buda-Pesth, during the visit of the Emperor of Austria, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by M. Josef Keve of '...a most animated
The International Naval Festival at Cherbourg: the British Admiral's flagship..., 1865. Creator: UnknownThe International Naval Festival at Cherbourg: the British Admiral's flagship, fleet of yachts, etc., dressed in honour of the Emperor's Fete Day - from a sketch by our special artist, 1865
The British Channel Squadron entering Cherbourg Harbour, 1865. Creator: UnknownThe British Channel Squadron entering Cherbourg Harbour, [northern France], 1865. View '...from a sketch by our special artist...The first to round the point was the Royal yacht Osborne, while
"The Beacon", by J. Absolon, in the Exhibition of the Institute of Painters in Water Colours, 1864. Creator: W Thomas"The Beacon", by J. Absolon, in the Exhibition of the Institute of Painters in Water Colours, 1864. Engraving of a painting
Wig-Wag, Pratt Institute, Oct 1917. Creator: Bain News ServiceWig-Wag, Pratt Institute, Oct 1917. Members of the U.S. Army Signal Corps using signal flags during training at the Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York during World War I
Laying the foundation-stone of Brean Down Breakwater, Weston-Super-Mare, 1864. Creator: UnknownLaying the foundation-stone of Brean Down Breakwater, Weston-Super-Mare, 1864. View of...the moment when the stone was lowered from the little steam-boat the Wye
Opening of the new pier at Deal, 1864. Creator: UnknownOpening of the new pier at Deal, [in Kent], 1864. There was a great concourse of spectators...to witness this ceremony, which was performed by Mrs
The Prince and Princess of Wales embarking at Dundee for Denmark on Saturday last, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe Prince and Princess of Wales embarking at Dundee for Denmark on Saturday last, 1864....the Prince and Princess of Wales, with their infant son, Prince Albert Victor
Dutch soldiers on Belgian Frontier, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceDutch soldiers on Belgian Frontier, between 1914 and c1915. Soldiers during World War I
The Cherbourg Fetes - Arrival of Her Majesty at Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: UnknownThe Cherbourg Fetes - Arrival of Her Majesty at Cherbourg, 1858. When the Queen [Victoria] and her suite arrived at Cherbourg there were great demonstrations on shore
The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Creator: Richard Principal LeitchThe Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Queen Victoria travels to France. On Thursday week the Victoria and Albert, on her way to Cherbourg
Steam locomotive approaching a bridge, 1858. Creator: UnknownSteam locomotive approaching a bridge, 1858. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
The Royal Thames Yacht Club Match, 1858. Creator: UnknownThe Royal Thames Yacht Club Match, 1858. Whisper; Undine; Zuleika; Oriole; Julia; Dart; Violet, Midge; Silver Star; Emily; Pearl; Vampire...The signal for getting under way was fired by direction of
Paglesham Regatta - Start of the First-Class Oyster-Smacks, 1858. Creator: UnknownPaglesham Regatta - Start of the First-Class Oyster-Smacks, 1858. Britannia; Rosalind; Don Juan; Waterwitch; Gnome...The day was beautifully fine, with a good breeze from the north-west
Broad-Street, Philadelphia, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: C.RBroad-Street, Philadelphia, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876....view of Broad-street, at the crossing of the Pennsylvania and Reading line of railroad
Wreck of the Strathmore on the Crozet Islands: Turf Tower erected by the Survivors...1876. Creator: W. H. OWreck of the Strathmore on the Crozet Islands: Turf Tower erected by the Survivors - making signals to a ship, from sketches supplied by Mr. Spencer Joslen, First-Class Passenger, 1876
The Prince of Wales landing at St. John, New Brunswick... 1860. Creator: UnknownThe Prince of Wales landing at St. John, New Brunswick, [Canada], - from a drawing by our special artist G. H. Andrews, 1860. His Royal Highness [future King Edward VII] reached the harbour of St
Embarkation of the Prince of Wales in H.M.S. "Hero" at Plymouth for Canada, 1860. Creator: UnknownEmbarkation of the Prince of Wales in H.M.S. "Hero" at Plymouth for Canada, 1860. The future King Edward VII goes on a royal visit to North America - sailors manning the yards
The British Push Into Flanders; Along the road from Ypres to Menin... 1917. Creator: UnknownThe British Push Into Flanders; Along the road from Ypres to Menin, on the morning of October 30, 1917: English troops from the Northern Counties await the signal for the attack during which they
Signe Seeks Death in the Flames of Her Bower, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Vilhelm WallanderSigne Seeks Death in the Flames of Her Bower, mid-late 19th century. The story of Signy from Old Norse mythology is a classic narrative on the theme of love thwarted
Le blocus Sous-Marin forcé par L'; Le debarquement, a Bordeaux, du commandant... 1917. Creator: UnknownLe blocus Sous-Marin force par L ; Le debarquement, a Bordeaux, du commandant Tucker, de l , 1917. First World War: (German) submarine blockade broken by the SS Orleans - Commander (Allen)
Boys signal to a ship from a sinking rowing boat, in or before 1894. Creator: Willem WenckebachBoys signal to a ship from a sinking rowing boat, in or before 1894. In the semi-darkness three boys are at sea in a rowing boat. One waves with a handkerchief to a sailing ship
The arrival of the Prince of Wales in Plymouth Harbour - H.M.S. "Impregnable" firing a salute, 1860. The future King Edward VII returns from a tour of North America
Plymouth Regatta - start of yachts in the first race - froma sketch by J. Offord, Plymouth, 1860. Creator: SmythPlymouth Regatta - start of yachts in the first race - from a sketch by J. Offord, Plymouth, 1860. The annual Royal Western Yacht Club of England
Mounted Mameluke Chieftain Calling for Aid, 1817. Creator: Antoine-Jean GrosMounted Mameluke Chieftain Calling for Aid, 1817
View of the city of Paramaribo and Fort Zeelandia, 1772. Creator: Frederik JägerschiöldView of the city of Paramaribo and Fort Zeelandia, 1772. Gezicht van een Gedeelte der stad Paramaribo en het Fort Zelandia in Rio Suriname'. Sailing ships with British and Dutch flags
The Great Western Docks, Plymouth: the Graving Dock, 1857. Creator: UnknownThe Great Western Docks, Plymouth: the Graving Dock, 1857.... the plans...were prepared by Mr. I. K. Brunel, and carried out under the superintendence of Mr
The Great Western Docks, Plymouth: the Floating Dock, 1857. Creator: UnknownThe Great Western Docks, Plymouth: the Floating Dock, 1857.... the plans...were prepared by Mr. I. K. Brunel, and carried out under the superintendence of Mr
Yacht Althea, cabin showing buffet, between 1907 and 1915. Creator: UnknownYacht Althea, cabin showing buffet, between 1907 and 1915. Note pigeon holes for signal flags, and spittoon on the floor
Charlietta, between 1895 and 1900. Creator: Johns JohnstonCharlietta, between 1895 and 1900
U.S.S. Brooklyn, signal party, between 1896 and 1899. Creator: UnknownU.S.S. Brooklyn, signal party, between 1896 and 1899
Clubhouse, I.H.Y.C. 1897 July 31. Creator: Johns JohnstonClubhouse, I.H.Y.C. 1897 July 31. Probably Indian Harbor Yacht Club, not the clubhouse of Indian Harbor Yacht Club standing in Greenwich, Conn. in 1897
The Naval Review: Dance on Board H.M.S. "Caesar", 91, Capt. Robb - from a sketch by J. W. Carmichael, 1856. Entertainment after a display by warships of the Royal Navy
The Naval Review: the Pivot-Ships "Rodney" and "London" - drawn by E. Weedon, 1856. Ships of the Royal Navy taking part in a display off the coast of Hampshire....there was a
The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead: Getting under Way, and Manning the Yards, 1856. Creator: UnknownThe Grand Naval Review, at Spithead: Getting under Way, and Manning the Yards, 1856. Ships of the Royal Navy taking part in a display off the coast of Hampshire - sailors manning the yards
H.M.S. "Colossus", with the Gun-Boat Flotilla, leaving the Motherbank for Portland, 1856. Creator: SmythH.M.S. "Colossus", with the Gun-Boat Flotilla, leaving the Motherbank for Portland, 1856. Warships of the Royal Navy off the coast at Portsmouth:.the Colossus, 81 guns, Captain the Hon
Through a Head Sea: H.M.S. "Aurora" Signalling a Strange Sail, 1891. Creator: Joseph NashThrough a Head Sea: H.M.S. "Aurora" Signalling a Strange Sail, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
"By Water from Greenwich to the Tower" Royal Aquatic Excursion to Greenwich Hospital, 1838, 1937. Boats on the River Thames in London. From "The Said Noble River", by Alan Bell
Signaling, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Signaling, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & EwingSignaling, between 1910 and 1917. USA. Man in military uniform teaching women (scout leaders?) semaphore
Lighting The Signal Beacon At Malvern, c1897. Creator: UnknownLighting The Signal Beacon At Malvern, c1897. The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria was officially celebrated on 22 June 1897 to mark the 60th anniversary of her accession on 20 June 1837
Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. Creator: Harris & EwingLaunching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. May 18th, 1912. Newport News, Virginia, U.S.A. [United States Navy New York-class battleship]
Launch of "The Napoleon III", at Ardrossan, 1854. Creator: UnknownLaunch of "The Napoleon III", at Ardrossan, 1854. Scene at Barr and Shearer's boatyard on the River Clyde in Scotland....the ceremony of naming...was gracefully performed by the Lady