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Two Short Sunderlands rescuing crew, 1940An artists impression of two Short Sunderlands rescuing the crew of the torpedoed merchant ship Kensington Court, 1940. On 18th September 1939 Kensington Court was stopped by U-32 with 13 shots of
Rescue work, Dayton, 1913. Creator: Bain News ServiceRescue work, Dayton, 1913. Shows the Great Dayton Flood of March 1913.
"Lord Riverdale's Repentance": George rescuing his grandfather, drawn by A. Hunt, 1862"Lord Riverdale's Repentance" [by William J. Stewart]: George rescuing his grandfather, drawn by A. Hunt, 1862. 'That hand was nearer to him at that moment than he dreamt
"Saved", by F. W. Topham, in the exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours, 1864. Engraving. 'We must sympathise with the terror through which these humble Irish folk have
Goodwood Races: The Chesterfield Cup, 1864. Creator: UnknownGoodwood Races: The Chesterfield Cup, 1864. 'The Chesterfield Cup is a group in oxydised silver, representing a knight rescuing a lady from a dragon
The Page Bank Colliery-pit on Fire, 1858. Creator: UnknownThe Page Bank Colliery-pit on Fire, 1858. Industrial accident near Durham. The fire is supposed to have originated by a spark from the furnace failing into the shaft...An attempt was made by two of
The Wreck of the Strathmore: taking the Survivors from the Island...1876. Creators: W. J. P. W. H. OThe Wreck of the Strathmore: taking the Survivors from the Island, from a sketch supplied by Mr. Spencer Joslen, 1876....the emigrant-ship Strathmore [was wrecked], in July last
"The Last from the Wreck", by E. Duncan, in the Exhibition of the Water-Colour Society, 1860. Creator: M"The Last from the Wreck", by E. Duncan, in the Exhibition of the Water-Colour Society, 1860. Engraving after a painting....the work of rescue has been completed
The Policeman Aizawa Ihei Rescues a Young Girl from Drowning, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka YoshitoshiThe Policeman Aizawa Ihei Rescues a Young Girl from Drowning, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 532
The Livingstone Expedition in Africa - Dr. Livingstone's station [on] the Kongone River... 1860. Creator: UnknownThe Livingstone Expedition in Africa - Dr. Livingstone's station at the mouth of the Kongone River, on the Zambezi Delta, 1860. Engraving from a sketch by...T. Baines, Esq
Krishna Subdues Kaliya, c1800. Creator: UnknownKrishna Subdues Kaliya, c1800. One of young Krishna's most popular feats in Vraja is his triumph over the serpent Kaliya who polluted the Yamuna River
The Railway Accident at Abbotts Ripton, Huntingdon: the scene on Saturday night, 1876. Creator: UnknownThe Railway Accident at Abbotts Ripton, near Huntingdon: working parties removing the injured, from a sketch by Mr. Gompertz, a passenger, 1876
The Railway Accident at Abbotts Ripton, near Huntingdon...1876. Creator: UnknownThe Railway Accident at Abbotts Ripton, near Huntingdon: working parties removing the injured, from a sketch by Mr. Gompertz, a passenger, 1876
Krishna Kills Aghasura, 1675-1700. Creator: UnknownKrishna Kills Aghasura, 1675-1700. One of the many demons the Hindu god Krishna defeats during his childhood and youth is Aghasura, who assumes the form of an enormous serpent
At Sea; After the "Sontay" was torpedoed on April 16, 1917, at noon: the last passenger... 1917At Sea; After the "Sontay" was torpedoed on April 16, 1917, at noon: the last passengers board into lifeboats. The "Sontay" was going from Marseille to Salonika
Shipwreck, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Pierre-Jacques VolaireShipwreck, mid-late 18th century. Dramatic scene: survivors cling to rocks being battered by huge waves
Shipwreck, before 1812. Creator: Philip James de LoutherbourgShipwreck, before 1812. Dramatic scene: survivors and dead bodies on rocks being battered by huge waves
The Ship "Bengal" rescuing the crew of "The Child of the Regiment", 1858. Creator: SmythThe Ship "Bengal" rescuing the crew of "The Child of the Regiment", 1858. Engraving from a sketch by Theodore Walter, chief officer of the Child of the Regiment
Lisbon Bar during a Gale of Wind, 1858. Creator: SmythLisbon Bar during a Gale of Wind, 1858....an incident is depicted which shows the effective means possessed by our Royal Mail packets for saving life at sea
King Louis Napoleon visits the ruins...after the explosion of the powder ship... (1807-1809)King Louis Napoleon visits the ruins on the Rapenburg in Leiden after the explosion of the powder ship on January 12, 1807, (1807-1809)
Ship in distress off the coast, c.1825-c.1875. Creator: Circle of Petrus Johannes SchotelShip in distress off the coast, c.1825-c.1875. Passengers are saved from a ship foundering on a stormy sea. A castle in the background
A Shipwreck, 1750s. Creator: Johan SevenbomA Shipwreck, 1750s
Rescue at sea, 1838-1892. Creator: Jacob Eduard van Heemskerck van BeestRescue at sea, 1838-1892. Boat crew saving a person from drowning
Shipwreck of two ships, one of which is under American flag, on a dune coast, 1780-1848. Creator: Martinus SchoumanShipwreck of two ships, one of which is under American flag, on a dune coast, 1780-1848
A Saint Bernard Dog Comes to the Aid of a lost Woman with a sick Child, 1827. Creator: Charles PicqueA Saint Bernard Dog Comes to the Aid of a lost Woman with a sick Child, 1827. A weeping mother holds her child in whose hand is a set of rosary beads, as a St
Wreck of "The Polyphemus", off Hautsholmen Lighthouse, 1856. Creator: SmythWreck of "The Polyphemus", off Hautsholmen Lighthouse, 1856. A war-steamer driven on shore, coast of Jutland. Minute-guns of distress had been fired...to call the attention of a vessel
Un homme a la mer, 19th century. Creator: Honore DaumierUn homme a la mer, 19th century. A man overboard
Capt. Arthur H. Rostron of Cunard Liner Carpathia'; James Bryce... 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Capt. Arthur HSir Arthur Henry Rostron, captain of Cunard Liner Carpathia'; James Bryce, Ambassador from Great Britain, Titanic Medal To Rostron, 1913
The Good Samaritan - sketch, 1878. Creator: Aime MorotThe Good Samaritan - sketch, 1878. The parable of the good Samaritan from the Gospel according to Saint Luke. The Samaritan rescues an injured man who has been attacked and left for dead
Le Bon Samaritain, 1880. Creator: Aime MorotLe Bon Samaritain, 1880. The parable of the good Samaritan from the Gospel according to Saint Luke. The Samaritan rescues an injured man who has been attacked and left for dead
Storm in Balaclava Bay, 1854. Creator: UnknownStorm in Balaclava Bay, 1854. Crimean War: Royal Navy ships lost in bad weather on the Black Sea. Captain Frain saving the sole survivor from the Wild Wave; Pride of Ocean; HMS Retribution; Medora;
The Graphic, Front Cover March 13th.1886, 1886. Creator: UnknownThe Graphic, Front Cover March 13th. 1886, 1886. The drifting of the "Columbine" across the North Sea. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33
Pictures of the Year - IX. "Go, and God's Will Be Done", after Ralph Hedley, 1891. Creator: UnknownPictures of the Year - IX. "Go, and God's Will Be Done", after Ralph Hedley, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
'The Late Isaac Jarman, Coxwain of the Ramsgate Life-Boat, 1891. Creator: Unknown'The Late Isaac Jarman, Coxwain of the Ramsgate Life-Boat, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
Saint George with the Stork's Nest, c. 1450. Creator: Master ESSaint George with the Stork's Nest, c. 1450
The Resounding Sea, 1886. Creator: Thomas MoranThe Resounding Sea, 1886
Scene of the Late Boiler Explosion, Lily-Lane Mill, Halifax, 1850. Creator: SmythScene of the Late Boiler Explosion, Lily-Lane Mill, Halifax, [in Yorkshire], 1850. The boiler, with one huge lift, raised the whole of the four floors above it to a considerable height; when
The Late Attack upon Marshal Haynau - Escape of Marshal Haynau in the Police Galley, 1850. Creator: UnknownThe Late Attack upon Marshal Haynau - Escape of Marshal Haynau in the Police Galley, 1850. During a visit to London, the Austrian general Julius Jacob von Haynau was attacked by an angry mob who
Loss of the Brig "Vine", of Bristol, at Whitby, 1850. Creator: UnknownLoss of the Brig "Vine", of Bristol, at Whitby, [North Yorkshire], 1850....the vessel...struck upon the sands, about 200 yards from the entrance to the harbour
The "Orion" Sinking, 1850. Creator: Unknown. The "Orion" Sinking, 1850. Creator: UnknownThe "Orion" Sinking, 1850. The Orion paddle steamer struck a submerged rock near Portpatrick Lighthouse, Wigtownshire, Scotland. 41 of the 200 passengers on board died
The International Exhibition - enamelled cup, by Harry Emanuel, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe International Exhibition - enamelled cup, [made] by Harry Emanuel, 1862. Gold cup designed by Chesneau, ...one of the most important
The South Fountain at Witley Court, Worcestershire, the seat of the Earl of Dudley, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe South Fountain at Witley Court, Worcestershire, the seat of the Earl of Dudley, 1862. Fountain with Perseus and Andromeda in the gardens at Witley Court
The Southwold Life-boat making for the rescue of a ship's crew on the outer shoal, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe Southwold Life-boat making for the rescue of a ship's crew on the outer shoal, 1862. View of...a very gallant and prompt service rendered on the 28th January by the Southwold life-boat
"Eildon Manor": Wilfred and the Keepers discovering Burton in a snowdrift, 1862. Creator: Unknown"Eildon Manor": Wilfred and the Keepers discovering Burton in a snowdrift, 1862. We are sorry that we are unacquainted with the name of the author of "The Maze of Life
The Trojans repulsing the Greeks, 1538. Creator: Giovanni Battista ScultoriThe Trojans repulsing the Greeks, 1538
Grace Darling and her Father Saving the Shipwrecked Crew, September 8th, 1838, (1942). In 1838 Grace Darling and her father William Darling, a local lighthouse keeper
