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The Last Voyage, c1870-1900. Artist: Edwin Lord WeeksThe Last Voyage, c1870-1900
Columbus discovering America, 1492, (19th century). Artist: HolhsColumbus discovering America, 1492, (19th century). Sponsored by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, Christopher Columbus set out to discover a westward route to Asia
Embarkation of the Pilgrim Fathers, 1620. The Pilgrim Fathers, members of the English Separatist Church sect of Puritans fled religious persecution in 1609, becoming exiles in the Netherlands
The Enterprizing Lunardis Grand Air Ballon, 1784The Enterprizing Lunardis Grand Air Ballon. which took its flight from the Artillery Ground September 15th, 1784. Amidst the acclamations of 300, 000 spectators
Landing of Columbus, AD 1492, (1877). Christopher Columbus arriving in America, 12 May 1492. Sponsored by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, Columbus set out to discover a westward route to Asia
The inauguration of the Suez Canal, 17 November 1869, (1900). Artist: Edouard RiouThe inauguration of the Suez Canal, 17 November 1869, (1900). Crowds watch the first ships to travel through the canal which was designed by French engineer Ferdinand de Lesseps
Captain Blighs boat abandoned by the Bounty, 1789 (1886). Artist: JR AshtonCaptain Blighs boat abandoned by the Bounty, 1789 (1886). William Bligh is best known for the mutiny that occurred against his command, aboard HMS Bounty
Christopher Columbus on board his ship, during his first voyage to the west, 16th century, (1870). A merman and a mermaid blow conch shells as Columbus stands steadfastly under the flag bearing
Senju, Musashi Province, (from a Series 36 Views of Mount Fuji), 1830-1833. Artist: HokusaiSenju, Musashi Province (from a Series 36 Views of Mount Fuji), 1830-1833. Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Charons Boat, or the Ghosts of all the Talents taking their last voyage, 1807. Artist: James GillrayCharons Boat, or the Ghosts of all the Talents taking their last voyage, 1807. Gillray, James (1757-1815). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
The President of the Republic of France on his way to Algeria, 1902Emile Loubet, President of the Republic of France, on his way to Algeria, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 19th April 1903
Passage of the Argonauts through the Symplegades, Hellespont, 1733. Artist: Bernard PicartPassage of the Argonauts through the Symplegades, Hellespont, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Ulysses and the sirens, 2nd century AD. Scene from Homers epic poem the Odyssey. From the Vatican Museum, Rome
Ulysses and the sirens, Roman mosaic, 3rd century AD. From the Odyssey by Homer. Located in the collection of the Bardo Museum, Tunisia
The Storm, 1569. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the ElderThe Storm, 1569. An unfinished work, probably the artists last painting. From the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria
Popular Spanish view of Napoleons life, 19th century
The Voyages and Exploits of General Bonaparte, 19th century
Voyage dans les Pouilles, 16th century. Manuscript in the National Library of France, Paris
Christopher Columbus landing in America, c1760(?)-1770. Artist: Jean Robert AngoChristopher Columbus landing in America, c1760(?)-1770. Piece taken from the collection of paintings of the Baillif of Breteuil in 1770
US Mail Boat, 1870. Artist: Leila BaumanUS Mail Boat, 1870. From the Washington National Gallery of Art, USA
Seascape with a fire in the distance, 1667. Artist: Ludolf Backhuysen ISeascape with a fire in the distance, 1667
Natives of Chiloe, Patagonia, using a breast plough, 1839. From Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majestys Ships Adventure and Beagle (Vol I) by Philip Parker King. (London, 1839)
The Fuegian, York Minster, in 1833 (1839). York Minster was adopted by the expedition of the Beagle commanded by Robert Fitzroy and dressed in European clothes
The Fuegian, York Minster, in 1832 (1839). York Minster was adopted by the expedition of the Beagle commanded by Robert Fitzroy and dressed in European clothes
Fuegians going to trade with the Patagonians, 1839. The Fuegians would trade their captives and their own children with the Patagonians for dogs, horses, guanoco meat, and various other commodities
Patagonians in a toldo or skin tent, 1830 (1839). On the right is the tomb of a child who has recently died and facing it are the stuffed skins of two horses which have been sacrificed
Releasing French army homing pigeons on board the transatlantic liner La Bretagne, 1898. The birds were released on the voyage between Le Havre and New York. From Le Petit Journal
Darwinian Ancestor, 1887. Artist: George du MaurierDarwinian Ancestor, 1887. Charles Darwin (1809-1882) said to the Scottish geologist Charles Lyell (1797-1875) Our ancestor was an animal which breathed water, had a swim-bladder
George du Maurier cartoon from Punch illustrating Darwinism, 1887. Artist: George du MaurierDevelopment of Species Under Civilisation, 1887. The old evolutionary argument of Nature or Nurture: it would be a brave person who came to a conclusion on this evidence. Cartoon from Punch
The Survival of the Fittest; application of Darwinism in the 21st century, 1880. Artist: George du MaurierThe Survival of the Fittest ; application of Darwinism in the 21st century, 1880. The term Survival of the fittest was first used by Herbert Spencer (1820-1903) in 1851
Jemmy Button, the Fuegian adopted by Fitzroys expedition, in 1834 (1839). During 1833 when Jemmy was living with the expedition, he was dressed in European clothes and his hair was cut short
Jemmy Button, the Fuegian adopted by the Fitzroy expedition, as he appeared in 1833 (1839). In 1834, after his return to his tribe, all trace of European influence disappeared
A Patagonian, c1831 (1839). From Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majestys Ships Adventure and Beagle Vol.I, by William Parker King (London, 1839)
Patagonians at Gregory Bay, 1831 (1839). From Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majestys Ships Adventure and Beagle Vol II, by Robert Fitzroy. (London, 1839)
Fuegians at Woollya, with the Fitzroy expeditions camp in the background, 1831 (1839). From Robert Fitzroys Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majestys Ships Adventure and Beagle, Vol. II
Two Greek Ships on a Greek Vase (Kylix), c6th century BC. Artist: NikosthenesTwo Greek Ships on a Greek Vase (Kylix), c6th century BC. Signed by Nicosthrenes, potter from Athens c530-520 BC. Found at Vulci
Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, late Ptolemaic and Roman Periods, c125 BC-c60 AD. Once a year the goddess Hathor took the voyage on the Nile to Edfu to visit Horus
William Bligh, British naval officer received by the Governor of Timor, 14 June 1789 (1802)William Bligh, British naval officer received hospitably by the Governor of Timor, 14 June 1789 (1802). Bligh (1754-1817)
George Anson, Baron Anson (1697-1762), English naval commander. Anson command a Royal Navy squadron of 6 ships sent to attack Spanish interests in South America at the outset of the War of Austrian
Christopher Columbus arriving in the New World, 1492 (1817-1826). Artist: BonattiChristopher Columbus arriving in the New World, 1492 (1817-1826). Genoese explorer and navigator Columbus (1451-1506) presenting gifts to the first natives to greet him on his landing in America
Vasco da Gamas fleet at sea, 1497. In 1497, Vasco da Gama (c1469-1525), Portuguese navigator, became the first westerner to round the Cape of Good Hope, the tip of South Africa
Transportation to Australia, c1830. A convict in chains bidding farewell, perhaps for ever, before being rowed out to join the convict ship bound for Australia
Mutiny of the crew of HMS Bounty, 28 April 1789. Lieutenant William Bligh (1754-1817), English naval officer and his 18 companions cast adrift in a longboat by Fletcher Christian
Christopher Columbus, faced with mutiny on his voyage to America, 1492 (early 20th century)
Christopher Columbus, Genoese explorer, discovering America, 12 May 1492 (1590). Artist: Theodor de BryChristopher Columbus, Genoese explorer, discovering America, 12 May 1492 (1590). Sponsored by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, Columbus set out to discover a westward route to Asia
Marco Polo, Venetian merchant and explorer, 14th century. Marco Polo (1254-1324) setting out with his uncles from Venice for the Far East
The Pilgrim Fathers leaving Delft Haven on their voyage to America, July 1620 (1878). The Pilgrim Fathers, members of the English Separatist Church sect of Puritans fled religious persecution in
St Brandan hown on his 7-year voyage to find Isle of St Brandon of Land of SaintsSt Brandan (Brendan) Irish saint said to be born in 484 in Tralee. Brandon shown on his 7-year voyage to find Isle of St Brandon of Land of Saints. Engraving