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Ocean Collection

Background imageOcean Collection: PSS Great Eastern on the ocean, 1858

PSS Great Eastern on the ocean, 1858. Colour print after a painting by Edwin Weedon

Background imageOcean Collection: S.s Etruria, New York to Liverpool, November 8th to 15th 1890. Artist: Jack Lethbridge

S.s Etruria, New York to Liverpool, November 8th to 15th 1890. Artist: Jack Lethbridge
S.S Etruria, New York to Liverpool, November 8th to 15th 1890

Background imageOcean Collection: A Message from the Sea, 1883, (c1930). Creator: William McTaggart

A Message from the Sea, 1883, (c1930). Creator: William McTaggart
A 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

Background imageOcean Collection: Portsmouth, c1824-5, (1905). Artist: JMW Turner

Portsmouth, c1824-5, (1905). Artist: JMW Turner
Portsmouth, c1824-5. Painting held in the Tate, London. From The Connoisseur 1905 [Otto Limited, London, 1905.]

Background imageOcean Collection: Under the Wave off Kanagawa (Kanagawa oki nami ura), also known as The Great Wave

Under the Wave off Kanagawa (Kanagawa oki nami ura), also known as The Great Wave, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Background imageOcean Collection: The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. Creator: Unknown

The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. The Eight Immortals are revered by Taoists and are a popular element of Chinese culture

Background imageOcean Collection: The Gulf Stream, 1899, (1943). Creator: Winslow Homer

The Gulf Stream, 1899, (1943). Creator: Winslow Homer
The 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

Background imageOcean Collection: Off Valparaiso, 1899, (1938). Artist: J Greig Pirie

Off Valparaiso, 1899, (1938). Artist: J Greig Pirie
Off Valparaiso, 1899. Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

Background imageOcean Collection: Willem Barents ship among the Arctic ice, 1594-1597

Willem Barents ship among the Arctic ice, 1594-1597. Barents (d 1597) was a Dutch navigator who led expeditions in 1594, 1595 and 1596-1597 in search of a Northeast Passage to Asia

Background imageOcean Collection: SS Great Eastern, IK Brunels great steam ship, 1858

SS Great Eastern, IK Brunels great steam ship, 1858
SS Great Eastern, IK Brunels great steam ship, launched from J Scott Russells yard on the Thames in 1858. Chromolithograph published in London at about the time of her launch

Background imageOcean Collection: Beach at Gravelines, 1890. Artist: Georges-Pierre Seurat

Beach at Gravelines, 1890. Artist: Georges-Pierre Seurat
Beach at Gravelines, 1890. From the Courtauld Institute Galleries, London

Background imageOcean Collection: Nichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century. Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Nichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century. Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Nichiren Calming the Storm, 19th century

Background imageOcean Collection: Valentia in 1857-1858 at the Time of the Laying of the Former Cable, 1865

Valentia in 1857-1858 at the Time of the Laying of the Former Cable, 1865

Background imageOcean Collection: Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, from Cromwell Fort: The Caroline Laying the Earthwire on July

Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, from Cromwell Fort: The Caroline Laying the Earthwire on July 21st, 1865, 1865

Background imageOcean Collection: Beach. Study from North Norway, c1900s. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg

Beach. Study from North Norway, c1900s. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg
Beach. Study from North Norway, c1900s

Background imageOcean Collection: An August Night. Study from North Norway, c1900s. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg

An August Night. Study from North Norway, c1900s. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg
An August Night. Study from North Norway, c1900s

Background imageOcean Collection: Inhabitants of Ounalacheka with their canoes (Aleutian Islands)

Inhabitants of Ounalacheka with their canoes (Aleutian Islands), 19th century

Background imageOcean Collection: Apollo 17 splashdown, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. Creator: NASA

Apollo 17 splashdown, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. Creator: NASA
Apollo 17 splashdown, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. The Apollo 17 Command Module (CM) " America", with astronauts Eugene A. Cernan, Ronald E. Evans and Harrison H

Background imageOcean Collection: Apollo 10 Helicopter Recovery, 1969. Creator: NASA

Apollo 10 Helicopter Recovery, 1969. Creator: NASA
Apollo 10 Helicopter Recovery, 1969

Background imageOcean Collection: Crinan - The Western Terminus of the Canal and the Sound of Jura, 1895

Crinan - The Western Terminus of the Canal and the Sound of Jura, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Background imageOcean Collection: Sunrise over Fishing Waters--Maine, ca. 1880. Creator: William E. Norton

Sunrise over Fishing Waters--Maine, ca. 1880. Creator: William E. Norton
Sunrise over Fishing Waters--Maine, ca. 1880

Background imageOcean Collection: Atlantic Rollers, 1900-1940. Creator: Beatrice Bright

Atlantic Rollers, 1900-1940. Creator: Beatrice Bright
Atlantic Rollers, 1900-1940

Background imageOcean Collection: New Jersey Beach, 1901. Creator: William Trost Richards

New Jersey Beach, 1901. Creator: William Trost Richards
New Jersey Beach, 1901

Background imageOcean Collection: Levant Mine, Cornwall

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

Background imageOcean Collection: A Marine Study, c1830, (1906-7). Artist: JMW Turner

A Marine Study, c1830, (1906-7). Artist: JMW Turner
A Marine Study, c1830. A marine study in chalk, ink wash and pen and ink. From The Studio Volume 39 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1906-7.]

Background imageOcean Collection: Leiv Eiriksson discovering America, 1893. Creator: Christian Krohg

Leiv Eiriksson discovering America, 1893. Creator: Christian Krohg
Leiv Eiriksson discovering America, 1893.

View of Itamaracá Island in Brazil. Creator: Frans Post
View of Itamaracá Island in Brazil.

Background imageOcean Collection: Tanabe Harbor, 1903. Creator: Nakagawa Hachiro

Tanabe Harbor, 1903. Creator: Nakagawa Hachiro
Tanabe Harbor, 1903.

Background imageOcean Collection: Sunrise, Ponta da Piedade, Lagos, Algarve, Portugal, 2024. Creator: Peter Thompson

Sunrise, Ponta da Piedade, Lagos, Algarve, Portugal, 2024. Creator: Peter Thompson
Sunrise, Ponta da Piedade, Lagos, Algarve, Portugal, 2024. Sunrise bathes the red cliffs.

Background imageOcean Collection: Massoolah boats, Madras, 1880. Creator: Unknown

Massoolah boats, Madras, 1880. Creator: Unknown
Massoolah boats, Madras, 1880

Background imageOcean Collection: The Swedish Arctic exploring ship Vega among icebergs, 1880. Creator: Unknown

The Swedish Arctic exploring ship Vega among icebergs, 1880. Creator: Unknown
The Swedish Arctic exploring ship Vega among icebergs, 1880

Background imageOcean Collection: Adam's Peak, Ceylon, 1880. Creator: John Greenaway

Adam's Peak, Ceylon, 1880. Creator: John Greenaway
Adam's Peak, Ceylon, 1880

Background imageOcean Collection: The Dutch Arctic Expedition: schooner Willem Barents sighting Franz Joseph Land

The Dutch Arctic Expedition: schooner Willem Barents sighting Franz Joseph Land, Sept. 7, 1870, (1880)

Background imageOcean Collection: The steam-ship Baltic rescuing the crew of the Assyria during a storm in the Atlantic

The steam-ship Baltic rescuing the crew of the Assyria during a storm in the Atlantic, 1872

Background imageOcean Collection: The Coast at Saintonge, 1879. Creator: Leonce Chabry

The Coast at Saintonge, 1879. Creator: Leonce Chabry
The Coast at Saintonge, 1879.

Background imageOcean Collection: Vardohus Fortress, c1870. Creator: Peder Balke

Vardohus Fortress, c1870. Creator: Peder Balke
Vardohus Fortress, c1870.

Background imageOcean Collection: French port (Le Havre), 1875. Creator: Frits Thaulow

French port (Le Havre), 1875. Creator: Frits Thaulow
French port (Le Havre), 1875.

Background imageOcean Collection: Ice Floes in the Arctic Ocean, 1895. Creator: Otto Sinding

Ice Floes in the Arctic Ocean, 1895. Creator: Otto Sinding
Ice Floes in the Arctic Ocean, 1895.

Background imageOcean Collection: From the Beach at Dieppe, probably 1897. Creator: Frits Thaulow

From the Beach at Dieppe, probably 1897. Creator: Frits Thaulow
From the Beach at Dieppe, probably 1897.

Background imageOcean Collection: View from Norskoyene on Spitsbergen, 1879. Creator: Franz Wilhelm Schiertz

View from Norskoyene on Spitsbergen, 1879. Creator: Franz Wilhelm Schiertz
View from Norskoyene on Spitsbergen, 1879.

Background imageOcean Collection: The Norwegians land on Iceland in 872, 1877. Creator: Oscar Wergeland

The Norwegians land on Iceland in 872, 1877. Creator: Oscar Wergeland
The Norwegians land on Iceland in 872, 1877.

Background imageOcean Collection: The Sea battle at the Algoa Bay in 1799, 1863. Creator: Johan Jacob Bennetter

The Sea battle at the Algoa Bay in 1799, 1863. Creator: Johan Jacob Bennetter
The Sea battle at the Algoa Bay in 1799, 1863.

Background imageOcean Collection: 'Sealers Crushed by Icebergs'

"Sealers Crushed by Icebergs", from the picture by W. Bradford, 1872

Background imageOcean Collection: Native canoe, off the coast of British Columbia, 1872. Creator: Unknown

Native canoe, off the coast of British Columbia, 1872. Creator: Unknown
Native canoe, off the coast of British Columbia, 1872. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. H. Y

Background imageOcean Collection: The hydraulic lift graving dock, Bombay Harbour, 1872. Creator: Unknown

The hydraulic lift graving dock, Bombay Harbour, 1872. Creator: Unknown
The hydraulic lift graving dock, Bombay Harbour, 1872. The new floating dock on Hog Island, at the head of Bombay harbour, was opened on Sept. 16...It stands in a depth of about 50 ft. to 60 ft

Background imageOcean Collection: The Swedish exploring exhibition at Green Harbour, Spitzbergen, 1872. Creator: Unknown

The Swedish exploring exhibition at Green Harbour, Spitzbergen, 1872. Creator: Unknown
The Swedish exploring exhibition at Green Harbour, Spitzbergen, 1872

Background imageOcean Collection: Map of the San Juan Archipelago

Map of the San Juan Archipelago, with the disputed channel and boundary, 1872. The publisher, Mr. Murray, of Commander Richard O

Background imageOcean Collection: Queen Mary II with Queen Elizabeth II, Southampton, May 2004

Queen Mary II with Queen Elizabeth II, Southampton, May 2004
QE 2 with Queen Mary II, Southampton, Hampshire, May 2004

Background imageOcean Collection: 2004 Queen Mary II ocean liner

2004 Queen Mary II ocean liner
Queen Mary II on maiden voyage as Cunard flagship, May 2004

Background imageOcean Collection: Sketch map of Central Africa, showing Dr

Sketch map of Central Africa, showing Dr. Livingstone's explorations, 1872. The explorations in which Dr

Background imageOcean Collection: Wreck of the Young Australia on Moreton Island, Queensland, 1872. Creator: Unknown

Wreck of the Young Australia on Moreton Island, Queensland, 1872. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of the Young Australia on Moreton Island, Queensland, 1872

Background imageOcean Collection: Delagoa Bay, 1902. Creator: Donald McCracken

Delagoa Bay, 1902. Creator: Donald McCracken
Delagoa Bay, 1902. Maputo Bay formerly Delagoa Bay, an inlet of the Indian Ocean on the coast of Mozambique, a strategic position, in terms of trade, transport and labour links

Background imageOcean Collection: The Breakers, Newport, Rhode Island, 1958. Creator: Gottscho-Schleisner, Inc

The Breakers, Newport, Rhode Island, 1958. Creator: Gottscho-Schleisner, Inc
The Breakers, Newport, Rhode Island, 1958

Background imageOcean Collection: Surf Club, Atlantic Beach, Long Island, New York, 1947. Creator: Gottscho-Schleisner, Inc

Surf Club, Atlantic Beach, Long Island, New York, 1947. Creator: Gottscho-Schleisner, Inc
Surf Club, Atlantic Beach, Long Island, New York, 1947

Background imageOcean Collection: The Creation of the World; Wenceslaus Psalter, about 1250-1260. Creator: Unknown

The Creation of the World; Wenceslaus Psalter, about 1250-1260. Creator: Unknown
The Creation of the World; Wenceslaus Psalter, about 1250-1260

Background imageOcean Collection: San Sebastian or Donostia, Santa Clara Island

San Sebastian or Donostia, Santa Clara Island, French, late 16th-17th century. Note St Sebastian shot with arrows on the left. (Colorised black and white print)

Background imageOcean Collection: Wreck of the screw-steamer Borneo on the coast of South America, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Wreck of the screw-steamer Borneo on the coast of South America, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of the screw-steamer Borneo on the coast of South America, 1871. Engraving of a sketch by Mr

Background imageOcean Collection: The last of the Megaera, 1871. Creator: Unknown

The last of the Megaera, 1871. Creator: Unknown
The last of the Megaera, 1871. Wreck of the Royal Navy frigate HMS Megaera on Ile Saint-Paul, French Southern and Antarctic Lands

Background imageOcean Collection: Wreck of H.M.S. Megaera, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Wreck of H.M.S. Megaera, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of H.M.S. Megaera, 1871. View showing the position of the Megaera, screw frigate for the Royal Navy, when she lay aground close to the rocks [on Ile Saint-Paul]

Background imageOcean Collection: International Yacht-Races, New York: the Livonia and the Dauntless in a gale - 'Man Overboard

International Yacht-Races, New York: the Livonia and the Dauntless in a gale - "Man Overboard!" 1871. Engraving of a sketch by Charles Gregory

Background imageOcean Collection: Regatta at Halifax, Nova Scotia - the champion sculler's race: the finish

Regatta at Halifax, Nova Scotia - the champion sculler's race: the finish, 1871. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. A. Gilmore, of the 61st Regiment

Background imageOcean Collection: Regatta at Halifax, Nova Scotia: the boats returning to Halifax

Regatta at Halifax, Nova Scotia: the boats returning to Halifax, past Dartmouth, 1871. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. A. Gilmore, of the 61st Regiment

Background imageOcean Collection: Regatta at Halifax, Nova Scotia - the four-oared race to M'Nab's Island: view from Dartmouth

Regatta at Halifax, Nova Scotia - the four-oared race to M'Nab's Island: view from Dartmouth, 1871. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. A. Gilmore, of the 61st Regiment

Background imageOcean Collection: View of the Shore at Douarnenez, 1883-1884. Creator: Amelie Lundahl

View of the Shore at Douarnenez, 1883-1884. Creator: Amelie Lundahl
View of the Shore at Douarnenez, 1883-1884

Background imageOcean Collection: The Island of St. Paul: the Crater, 1871. Creator: Unknown

The Island of St. Paul: the Crater, 1871. Creator: Unknown
The Island of St. Paul: the Crater, 1871. St Paul's Island is one of the most extraordinary places in the world

Background imageOcean Collection: Loss of the Megaera: the island of St. Paul, from the sea, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Loss of the Megaera: the island of St. Paul, from the sea, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Loss of the Megaera: the island of St. Paul, from the sea, 1871. The loss of the Megsera, an iron screw steam-ship, on her way from the Cape to Australia, has been recorded

Background imageOcean Collection: Volcanic eruption in the island of Camiguin, Philippines, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Volcanic eruption in the island of Camiguin, Philippines, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Volcanic eruption in the island of Camiguin, Philippines, 1871. Engraving of a sketch by Lieutenant the Hon. Foley C. P. Vereker, an officer of her Majesty's surveying-ship Nassau

Background imageOcean Collection: Harbour scene (Concarneau), 1849-1887. Creator: Emile Louis Vernier

Harbour scene (Concarneau), 1849-1887. Creator: Emile Louis Vernier
Harbour scene (Concarneau), 1849-1887

Background imageOcean Collection: Wreck of the mail steam-ship Rangoon at Galle - Kadir Rocks at the entrance to Galle Harbour

Wreck of the mail steam-ship Rangoon at Galle - Kadir Rocks at the entrance to Galle Harbour, 1871

Background imageOcean Collection: Wreck of the mail steam-ship Rangoon at Galle - the Rangoon sinking

Wreck of the mail steam-ship Rangoon at Galle - the Rangoon sinking after the removal of the passengers and crew, 1871

Background imageOcean Collection: The (almost pristine) beach at Cayo Santa Maria

The (almost pristine) beach at Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba, Caribbean, 2024

Background imageOcean Collection: The (almost pristine) beach at Cayo Santa Maria

The (almost pristine) beach at Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba, Caribbean, 2024

Background imageOcean Collection: NC-4 being towed, Ponto Delgado [i.e. Ponta Delgada], 1919. Creator: Bain News Service

NC-4 being towed, Ponto Delgado [i.e. Ponta Delgada], 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
NC-4 being towed, Ponto Delgado [i.e. Ponta Delgada], 1919. Shows Navy-Curtiss Flying Boat NC-4 in Ponta Delgada, the Azores, Portugal after its first trans-Atlantic journey in 1919

Background imageOcean Collection: German submarine surrenders to U.S. Navy, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

German submarine surrenders to U.S. Navy, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
German submarine surrenders to U.S. Navy, 1917. Shows the crew of the German U-Boat U-58 leaving their vessel after their surrender on Nov. 17, 1917 to the USS Fanning during World War I

Background imageOcean Collection: DEUTSCHLAND, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service

DEUTSCHLAND, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
DEUTSCHLAND, between c1915 and c1920. Shows sub in quarantine area, Baltimore, Maryland, July 10, 1916

Background imageOcean Collection: Gunwalloe Church, Cornwall, 1870. Creator: Unknown

Gunwalloe Church, Cornwall, 1870. Creator: Unknown
Gunwalloe Church, Cornwall, 1870. Engraving of a water-colour drawing by the Dean of Canterbury

Background imageOcean Collection: The Falmouth, Gibraltar, and Mediterranean Telegraph: landing the cable at Porthcurnew Bay

The Falmouth, Gibraltar, and Mediterranean Telegraph: landing the cable at Porthcurnew Bay, Cornwall, 1870

Background imageOcean Collection: Falmouth, Gibraltar, and Mediterranean Telegraph: the cliffs at Porthcurnew Bay

Falmouth, Gibraltar, and Mediterranean Telegraph: the cliffs at Porthcurnew Bay, Cornwall, 1870

Background imageOcean Collection: The Truelove, of Hull, the last of the sailing whalers, 1870. Creator: Unknown

The Truelove, of Hull, the last of the sailing whalers, 1870. Creator: Unknown
The Truelove, of Hull, the last of the sailing whalers, 1870. Engraving of a sketch by the surgeon of the whaler Ravenscraig, of...probably one of the oldest vessels from a British port

Background imageOcean Collection: The City of Ragusa, two tons burden, now crossing the Atlantic, 1870. Creator: Unknown

The City of Ragusa, two tons burden, now crossing the Atlantic, 1870. Creator: Unknown
The City of Ragusa, now crossing the Atlantic, 1870. Another daring experiment is now made in the navigation of the Atlantic by a couple of bold men embarked in a very diminutive vessel

Background imageOcean Collection: Completion of the Wolf-Rock Lighthouse: putting the keepers on the Rock

Completion of the Wolf-Rock Lighthouse: putting the keepers on the Rock, 1870. Rough seas off the Isles of Scilly. On Christmas Day, ...Mr. Douglass, Mr

Background imageOcean Collection: The missing screw-steamer City of Boston, 1870. Creator: Unknown

The missing screw-steamer City of Boston, 1870. Creator: Unknown
The missing screw-steamer City of Boston, 1870. The ship disappeared after leaving Halifax, Nova Scotia, bound for Liverpool

Background imageOcean Collection: Sketches from Ireland: deserted wharfs and warehouses of Westport, 1870. Creator: Unknown

Sketches from Ireland: deserted wharfs and warehouses of Westport, 1870. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from Ireland: deserted wharfs and warehouses of Westport, 1870

Background imageOcean Collection: U.S. troops, Vladivostock, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

U.S. troops, Vladivostock, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
U.S. troops, Vladivostock, 1918. Shows American soldiers on a boat at Vladivostok, Russia



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