A Message from the Sea, 1883, (c1930). Creator: William McTaggartA Message from the Sea, 1883, (c1930). Three fisher-children finding a bottle washed up by the tide. The setting is the beach at Machrihanish, a village in Argyll on the west coast of Scotland
S.s Etruria, New York to Liverpool, November 8th to 15th 1890. Artist: Jack LethbridgeS.S Etruria, New York to Liverpool, November 8th to 15th 1890. RMS Etruria was a transatlantic ocean liner built by John Elder & Co of Glasgow
The Gulf Stream, 1899, (1943). Creator: Winslow HomerThe Gulf Stream, 1899, (1943). A man drifts on his fishing boat which has lost its mast. Sharks surround the boat, and a waterspout approaches ominously
Aerial view of Tangier, Morocco, from a Zeppelin, 1930 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932, Dresden, 1933
Crinan - The Western Terminus of the Canal and the Sound of Jura, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]
Levant Mine, Cornwall. The Levant Mine operated from the late 18th century until its closure in 1930, mining tin and copper from beneath the sea bed
Sunrise over Fishing Waters--Maine, ca. 1880. Creator: William E. NortonSunrise over Fishing Waters--Maine, ca. 1880
Atlantic Rollers, 1900-1940. Creator: Beatrice BrightAtlantic Rollers, 1900-1940
Valentia in 1857-1858 at the Time of the Laying of the Former Cable, 1865
Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, from Cromwell Fort: The Caroline Laying the Earthwire on July 21st, 1865, 1865
Black Joke engaging the Spanish Slave Brig El Almirante, 1 February 1829, 1830. Artist: Edward DuncanBlack Joke engaging the Spanish Slave Brig El Almirante in the Bight of Benin, 1 February 1829, 1830. Commanded by Lieutenant Henry Downes
Sunset, Wheal Coates tin mine, St Agnes, Cornwall, 2009. The clifftop mine of Wheal Coates began to be worked in 1802. The ruined buildings that remain today date from the 1870s
The Spouting Horn in a Storm, 1872. Creator: W. J. LintonThe " Spouting Horn" in a Storm, 1872. Rocks on the coast of Maine, north eastern USA: a wide chasm in the cliff
Map showing the movements of HMS Ark Royal, 1939-1941, (1942). Creator: UnknownMap showing the movements of HMS Ark Royal, 1939-1941, (1942). Map of the Atlantic Ocean, western Europe and Africa, indicating journeys
The Great Eastern, 1860: The Vessel leaving Southampton on her First Voyage, June 17, (1901). The SS Great Eastern was an iron sailing steamship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel with John Scott
St Paul de Loanda (Luanda), Angola, c1854 (1883). A print from The Life and explorations of David Livingstone, LL.D. compiled from reliable sources, Adam and Co, 14 Ivy Lane, London and Newcastle
Amelia Island, Florida; A Flying Visit to Florida, 1875. Creator: Thomas Mayne ReidAmelia Island, Florida; A Flying Visit to Florida, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C
Cadiz;An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. Creator: Gustave DoréCadiz; An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. [Ships off the coast of southern Spain]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C
Common-Wealth, The Colossus, 1766. 1766. Creator: AnonCommon-Wealth, The Colossus, 1766
The Canadian "SS Sardinian"crossing the Atlantic in the recent gales, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Canadian " SS Sardinian" crossing the Atlantic in the recent gales, 1890
Notes in Teneriff, Canary Islands, The New Health Resort in the North Atlantic, from the sea, trans Creator: UnknownNotes in Teneriff, Canary Islands, The New Health Resort in the North Atlantic, from the sea, transport, 1888 From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888
Map of North America (Handkerchief), Glasgow, 1811. Creator: UnknownMap of North America (Handkerchief), Glasgow, 1811. Engraved by R. Gray after Robert Wilkinson
The Coast of Labrador, 1866. Creator: William BradfordThe Coast of Labrador, 1866. Rowing boat on a beach, Atlantic coast of Canada
Gemini 12 descends for splashdown, 1966. Creator: NASAGemini 12 descends for splashdown, 1966. As a helicopter hovers above, the Gemini 12 spacecraft with parachute open descends to the Atlantic with astronauts Jim Lovell
Coast of Maine, 1893. Creator: Winslow HomerCoast of Maine, 1893. Waves crashing against rocks on the Atlantic coast of the United States
The Schooner Jane of Bath, Maine, 1857. Creator: William BradfordThe Schooner Jane of Bath, Maine, 1857. Sailing ships on the Atlantic Ocean
Coming Squall (Nahant Beach with a Summer Shower), 1835. Creator: Thomas DoughtyComing Squall (Nahant Beach with a Summer Shower), 1835. Rain off the coast of Massachusetts, USA
Gemini 9A splashdown, 1966. Creator: NASAGemini 9A splashdown, 1966. Splashdown of Gemini 9A carrying astronauts Eugene Cernan and Thomas Stafford at 9:00 a.m. June 6, 1966
Shepard hoisted from Mercury capsule, 1961. Creator: NASAShepard hoisted from Mercury capsule, 1961. A U.S. Marine helicopter recovery team hoists astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. from his Mercury spacecraft after a successful flight
Gemini VI recovery, Atlantic Ocean, December 16, 1965. Creator: NASAGemini VI recovery, Atlantic Ocean, December 16, 1965. A helicopter hovers over the Gemini VI spacecraft after it splashed down 12 miles from the aircraft carrier USS Wasp in the western Atlantic
Failed attempt to recover Liberty Bell 7, Atlantic Ocean, 1961 Creator: NASAFailed attempt to recover Liberty Bell 7, Atlantic Ocean, 1961. After the hatch of the " Liberty Bell 7" opened prematurely, gallons of seawater entered the spacecraft
Cooper and Conrad on deck, 1965. Creator: NASACooper and Conrad on deck, 1965. American astronauts L. Gordon Cooper Jr. (right) and Charles Conrad Jr. on board recovery aircraft carrier U.S.S
Gemini IV crew arrives on the USS Wasp, June 7, 1965. Creator: NASAGemini IV crew arrives on the USS Wasp, June 7, 1965. Astronauts Edward H. White II and James A. McDivitt on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Wasp after their record-breaking
Apollo 9 Splashdown, 1969. Creator: NASAApollo 9 Splashdown, 1969. The Apollo 9 Command Module " Gumdrop", with astronauts James A. McDivitt, David R. Scott, and Russell L
Gemini 4 Recovery with Green Marker Dye, 1965. Creator: NASAGemini 4 Recovery with Green Marker Dye, 1965. Overhead view of the Gemini 4 spacecraft showing the yellow flotation collar used to stabilize the spacecraft in choppy seas
York Harbor, Coast of Maine, 1877. Creator: Martin Johnson HeadeYork Harbor, Coast of Maine, 1877
Near Newport, 1869. Creator: John Frederick KensettNear Newport, 1869. The coast of Rhode Island, USA
Pitcher, 1812. Creator: UnknownPitcher, 1812. Decorated with the American flag above a map of North America, flanked by a Native American woman an eagle. Made in England for the American market
Nantasket Beach, 1876. Creator: Emil CarlsenNantasket Beach, 1876. Wrecked ship off the Atlantic coast near Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Plate, 1825 / 30. Creator: Enoch Wood & SonsPlate, 1825/30. Decoration showing the English pilgrims from the Mayflower coming ashore in North America: The Landing of the Fathers at Plymouth Dec 22 1620: [John] Carver, [William] Bradford
New England Headlands, 1899. Creator: Frederick Childe HassamNew England Headlands, 1899. View of Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA. A seascape painted in pastel tones, light-colored houses with red chimneys and light-green shutters in the foreground
Baileys Beach, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, 1901. Creator: Frederick Childe HassamBaileys Beach, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, 1901
Fort Dumplings, 1859 / 74. Creator: James Wallace BlackFort Dumplings, 1859/74. [Fort Dumpling, officially called Fort Louis and, later, Fort Brown, overlooking the entrance to Narragansett Bay, Jamestown, Rhode Island, USA. Construction began in 1798]
65c "Graf Zeppelin"over Atlantic Ocean plate proof, 193065c " Graf Zeppelin" over Atlantic Ocean plate proof, 1930. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving
12c S. S. Adriatic re-issue single, 1875. Creator: National Bank Note Company12c S.S. Adriatic re-issue single, 1875. Unused; perf 12; without grill; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial
USFC Steamer "Albatross"Survey of the Bahamas, 1886USFC Steamer " Albatross" Survey of the Bahamas, 1886. Sailing vessels, and timber on the dock side
The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 5 of 16; set comprises 1952. 8. 97-112], 1628 / 1631The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 5 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112], 1628/1631
The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 10 of 16; set comprises 1952. 8. 97-112], 1628 / 1631The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 10 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112], 1628/1631
