Newmarket Race Course, 1940. Racing in Newmarket was first recorded in the time of James I. Charles II was known to attend races on Newmarket Heath with his brother, the future James II
Captain James Cook taking possession of New South Wales in the name of the British Crown, 1770. James Cook (1728-1779), English explorer, navigator and hydrographer, made three voyages of discovery
The Helmsman, 1925, (1926). Artist: Arthur BriscoeThe Helmsman, 1925, (1926). From The Studio Volume 91. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1926]
A Hansen, first officer on the Knivsberg, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm AllersA Hansen, first officer on the Knivsberg, 1898. Portrait of a German crew member using compasses and parallel rulers to plot the course of the SS Knivsberg through the South China Sea
Doncaster Race Course, 1940. Doncaster is one of the oldest established centres for horse racing in Britain, with records of regular race meetings going back to the 16th Century
Map of Magellans round the world voyage, 1519-1521. A Portuguese-born navigator sponsored by Spain, Ferdinand Magellan (c1480-1521)
Sir Martin Frobisher, late 16th century, (1946). Creator: Cornelius KetelSir Martin Frobisher, late 16th century, (1946). Portrait of Martin Frobisher (c1535-1594), English navigator, explorer and privateer who made three voyages to the New World in search of
Eddystone Lighthouse, c1870. Smeatons lighthouse at Eddystone Rocks on the English Channel remained in use until 1877 when erosion of the rocks under the lighthouse caused it to shake whenever large
R. M. S. Mauretania, 1937R.M.S. Mauretania, 1937. From The Story of Navigation. [The Imperial Tobacco Co. (Of Great Britain & Ireland), Ltd. 1937]
America, or the New World: From the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius, 1570, 1570America, or the New World: From the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius, 1570, (1936). From The Connoisseur, Vol. 98, edited by H. Granville Fell. [International Studio, London, 1936]
Earth Path Indicator, Mercury 4, 1961. Creator: HoneywellThe Mercury space capsule carried this device, designed by the Honeywell Corporation, which allowed the astronaut to see his orbital track and heading
Narco VHT-2 Superhomer VOR Receiver / Indicator, 1950s. Creator: Narco AvionicsReceiving set with damaged knob
Mercator, (1512-1594), 1830. Creator: UnknownMercator, (1512-1594), 1830. Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594) Belgian geographer, cosmographer and cartographer known for his 1569 world map of sailing courses with rhumb lines
Portrait of Henry Hudson, English navigator in ruff, 1609, (1937). Creator: UnknownPortrait of Henry Hudson, the English navigator, showing the ruff, reign of James I, 1609, (1937). Henry Hudson (c1565-1611) English sea explorer and navigator
Shipment of goods on a boat, Miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feodorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c. 1300
M. V. Georgic, 1937M.V. Georgic, 1937. From The Story of Navigation. [The Imperial Tobacco Co. (Of Great Britain & Ireland), Ltd. 1937]
South America (America Meridionalis): from the Atlas of Gerardus Mercator, 1633, (1936). Artist: Gerardus MercatorSouth America (America Meridionalis): from the Atlas of Gerardus Mercator, 1633, (1936). Published at Antwerp by Hondius From The Connoisseur, Vol. 98, edited by H. Granville Fell
Christopher Columbus before the Council at Salamanca, Spain, 1487. Columbus (1451-1506) making an unsuccessful attempt to persuade the council appointed by King Ferdinand II of Spain to fund his
Comte de La Perouse, 18th century French navigator, astronomer and explorer, c1834Jean Francois de Galaup, Comte de La Perouse, 18th century French navigator, astronomer and explorer, c1830. La Perouse (1741-1788) spent four years (1785-1788)
Boys trained in the fundamentals of navigation may become technicians... Los Angeles, CalifBoys trained in the fundamentals of navigation may become technicians in the armed service, Los Angeles, Calif. Thomas Graham, a member of the Victory Corps at Polytechnic High School
Learning how to determine latitude by using a sextant... Polytechnic High School, LA, Calif. 1942Learning how to determine latitude by using a sextant is Senta Osoling, student at Polytechnic High School, Los Angeles, Calif
Sir Walter Raleigh, 1588, 1888. Creator: UnknownSir Walter Raleigh, 1588, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888
The Navigator, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Ingrid Selmer-LarsenThe Navigator, 1935/1942
Worlds Columbian Exposition Commemorative Medal, 1892 / 93Worlds Columbian Exposition Commemorative Medal, 1892/93
Worlds Columbian Exposition Commemorative Presentation Medal, 1892 / 94Worlds Columbian Exposition Commemorative Presentation Medal, 1892/94
Brick Moon Space Station Concept, 1869. Creator: NASABrick Moon Space Station Concept, 1869. Artists impression. " The Brick Moon" was the title of an article published in the Atlantic Monthly by Edward Everett Hale in 1869
A Vanitas Still Life with a Flag, Candlestick, Musical Instruments, Books, Writing Paraphernalia, Globes and Hourglass, 1662
Two Medals Commemorating the Hudson-Fulton Celebration New York, 1909. Creator: UnknownTwo Medals Commemorating the Hudson-Fulton Celebration New York, 1909
Two Medals Depicting Columbus, 1892. Creator: UnknownTwo Medals Depicting Columbus, 1892
Compass, 1938. Creator: Lloyd Charles LemckeCompass, 1938
A Way Across the Marshes, c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry EmersonA Way Across the Marshes, c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. xix from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)
Beacon and Tower, Airway. Creator: UnknownAirways Beacon Light, last one operational in USA. A 24" rotating beacon light, with coded red signal light and control units. Night flying presented special hazards for air mail pilots
10c Pan-American Fast Ocean Navigation frame plate proof, 487. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
10c Pan-American Fast Ocean Navigation vignette plate proof, 487. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
$3 Columbus Describing His Third Voyage single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company$3 Columbus Describing His Third Voyage single, 1893. Mint; Design of the stamp is taken from a painting by Francisco Jover entitled " Columbus Describing His Third Voyage"
$2 Columbus in Chains single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company$2 Columbus in Chains single, 1893. mint; Design of the stamp is believed to be after a painting by Leutze painted in 1841
50c Recall of Columbus single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company50c Recall of Columbus single, 1893. Mint; Design of the stamp is taken from a painting by A.G. Heaton entitled " Recall of Columbus"
$1 Queen Isabella Pledging Her Jewels single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company$1 Queen Isabella Pledging Her Jewels single, 1893. Mint
30c Columbus at La Rabida single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company30c Columbus at La Rabida single, 1893. Mint; Design of the stamp is taken from a painting by R. Maso entitled " Columbus at La Rabida"
2c Landing of Columbus single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company2c Landing of Columbus single, 1893. Mint
10c Columbus Presenting Natives single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company10c Columbus Presenting Natives single, 1893. Mint; Design of the stamp taken from a painting by Luigi Gregori entitled " Columbus Presenting Natives"
8c Columbus Restored to Favor single, 1893. Creator: American Bank Note Company8c Columbus Restored to Favor single, 1893. Mint; Design of the stamp taken from a painting by Francisco Jover entitled " Columbus Restored to Favor"
Compass, Aperiodic, Wiley Post crash, ca. 1930s Creator: E. S. Ritchie & Sons IncFrom last plane flown by Wiley Post. In 1935 Wiley Post scavenged this aperiodic compass from the older Winnie Mae for use on his new plane, a Lockheed Orion
Garmin GPS 155, Prototype, 1994. Creator: Garmin InternationalAluminum chassis, digital display plate, circuit cards with integrated circuits, rechargable battery pack, 3 connectors on back face plate, front case has control knobs and 10 keys
Indicator, Directional Gyro, Sperry, Gyro-Mag. Creator: Sperry CorporationVacuum operated, ball bank indicator, 6 1/2 in. h. c.1935
Astrodome, Rohm & Hs. Creator: Rohm & HsPlexiglas dome, navigation, U.S. Navy, 56 cm. dia. 15 cm. h
Prototype Indicator, Low Frequency Omni Range (LOR). Creator24.1cm long, 13cm wide, 19cm high; c. 1946-1966; to / from, glidepath, azimuth se
Sight, Drift & Ground Speed, Gatty, ca 1931. Creator: Louis Levin & Son IncType b2 gatty; 210mm l; 115 w; 340mm h
