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Wig-Wag, Pratt Institute, Oct 1917. Creator: Bain News ServiceWig-Wag, Pratt Institute, Oct 1917. Members of the U.S. Army Signal Corps using signal flags during training at the Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York during World War I.
Laying the foundation-stone of Brean Down Breakwater, Weston-Super-Mare, 1864. Creator: UnknownLaying the foundation-stone of Brean Down Breakwater, Weston-Super-Mare, 1864. 'View of...the moment when the stone was lowered from the little steam-boat the Wye
Opening of the new pier at Deal, 1864. Creator: UnknownOpening of the new pier at Deal, [in Kent], 1864. 'There was a great concourse of spectators...to witness this ceremony, which was performed by Mrs
The Prince and Princess of Wales embarking at Dundee for Denmark on Saturday last, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe Prince and Princess of Wales embarking at Dundee for Denmark on Saturday last, 1864. '...the Prince and Princess of Wales, with their infant son, Prince Albert Victor
The Cherbourg Fetes - Arrival of Her Majesty at Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: UnknownThe Cherbourg Fetes - Arrival of Her Majesty at Cherbourg, 1858. When the Queen [Victoria] and her suite arrived at Cherbourg there were great demonstrations on shore
The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Creator: Richard Principal LeitchThe Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Queen Victoria travels to France. On Thursday week the Victoria and Albert, on her way to Cherbourg
The Royal Thames Yacht Club Match, 1858. Creator: UnknownThe Royal Thames Yacht Club Match, 1858. Whisper; Undine; Zuleika; Oriole; Julia; Dart; Violet, Midge; Silver Star; Emily; Pearl; Vampire...The signal for getting under way was fired by direction of
Paglesham Regatta - Start of the First-Class Oyster-Smacks, 1858. Creator: UnknownPaglesham Regatta - Start of the First-Class Oyster-Smacks, 1858. Britannia; Rosalind; Don Juan; Waterwitch; Gnome...The day was beautifully fine, with a good breeze from the north-west
The Prince of Wales landing at St. John, New Brunswick... 1860. Creator: UnknownThe Prince of Wales landing at St. John, New Brunswick, [Canada], - from a drawing by our special artist G. H. Andrews, 1860. His Royal Highness [future King Edward VII] reached the harbour of St
Embarkation of the Prince of Wales in H.M.S. "Hero" at Plymouth for Canada, 1860. Creator: UnknownEmbarkation of the Prince of Wales in H.M.S. "Hero" at Plymouth for Canada, 1860. The future King Edward VII goes on a royal visit to North America - sailors manning the yards
Le blocus Sous-Marin forcé par L'; Le debarquement, a Bordeaux, du commandant... 1917. Creator: UnknownLe blocus Sous-Marin force par L ; Le debarquement, a Bordeaux, du commandant Tucker, de l , 1917. First World War: (German) submarine blockade broken by the SS Orleans - Commander (Allen)
The arrival of the Prince of Wales in Plymouth Harbour - H.M.S. "Impregnable" firing a salute, 1860. The future King Edward VII returns from a tour of North America
Plymouth Regatta - start of yachts in the first race - froma sketch by J. Offord, Plymouth, 1860. Creator: SmythPlymouth Regatta - start of yachts in the first race - from a sketch by J. Offord, Plymouth, 1860. The annual Royal Western Yacht Club of England
View of the city of Paramaribo and Fort Zeelandia, 1772. Creator: Frederik JägerschiöldView of the city of Paramaribo and Fort Zeelandia, 1772. Gezicht van een Gedeelte der stad Paramaribo en het Fort Zelandia in Rio Suriname'. Sailing ships with British and Dutch flags
The Great Western Docks, Plymouth: the Graving Dock, 1857. Creator: UnknownThe Great Western Docks, Plymouth: the Graving Dock, 1857.... the plans...were prepared by Mr. I. K. Brunel, and carried out under the superintendence of Mr
The Great Western Docks, Plymouth: the Floating Dock, 1857. Creator: UnknownThe Great Western Docks, Plymouth: the Floating Dock, 1857.... the plans...were prepared by Mr. I. K. Brunel, and carried out under the superintendence of Mr
Yacht Althea, cabin showing buffet, between 1907 and 1915. Creator: UnknownYacht Althea, cabin showing buffet, between 1907 and 1915. Note pigeon holes for signal flags, and spittoon on the floor
Charlietta, between 1895 and 1900. Creator: Johns JohnstonCharlietta, between 1895 and 1900
Clubhouse, I.H.Y.C. 1897 July 31. Creator: Johns JohnstonClubhouse, I.H.Y.C. 1897 July 31. Probably Indian Harbor Yacht Club, not the clubhouse of Indian Harbor Yacht Club standing in Greenwich, Conn. in 1897
The Naval Review: Dance on Board H.M.S. "Caesar", 91, Capt. Robb - from a sketch by J. W. Carmichael, 1856. Entertainment after a display by warships of the Royal Navy
The Naval Review: the Pivot-Ships "Rodney" and "London" - drawn by E. Weedon, 1856. Ships of the Royal Navy taking part in a display off the coast of Hampshire....there was a
The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead: Getting under Way, and Manning the Yards, 1856. Creator: UnknownThe Grand Naval Review, at Spithead: Getting under Way, and Manning the Yards, 1856. Ships of the Royal Navy taking part in a display off the coast of Hampshire - sailors manning the yards
H.M.S. "Colossus", with the Gun-Boat Flotilla, leaving the Motherbank for Portland, 1856. Creator: SmythH.M.S. "Colossus", with the Gun-Boat Flotilla, leaving the Motherbank for Portland, 1856. Warships of the Royal Navy off the coast at Portsmouth:..the Colossus, 81 guns, Captain the Hon
"By Water from Greenwich to the Tower" Royal Aquatic Excursion to Greenwich Hospital, 1838, 1937. Boats on the River Thames in London. From "The Said Noble River", by Alan Bell
Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. Creator: Harris & EwingLaunching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. May 18th, 1912. Newport News, Virginia, U.S.A. [United States Navy New York-class battleship]
Launch of "The Napoleon III", at Ardrossan, 1854. Creator: UnknownLaunch of "The Napoleon III", at Ardrossan, 1854. Scene at Barr and Shearer's boatyard on the River Clyde in Scotland....the ceremony of naming...was gracefully performed by the Lady
Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Launching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. Creator: Harris & EwingLaunching of U.S.S. Texas, 1912. [United States Navy New York-class battleship]
The King of Denmark visiting Mr. Peto on board the "Cygnus", 1854. Creator: UnknownThe King of Denmark visiting Mr. Peto on board the "Cygnus", 1854. Opening of the British-built Royal Danish Railway by Frederick VII, King of Denmark
Embarkation of Her Majesty, at Hull, 1854. Creator: UnknownEmbarkation of Her Majesty, at Hull, 1854. Queen Victoria leaves Hull in Yorkshire. The pier...was covered with a substantial roof...and beneath this more seats were erected for the accommodation of
Launch of the "Earl of Hardwicke", Whaling Ship, at Cowes, 1850. Creator: UnknownLaunch of the "Earl of Hardwicke", Whaling Ship, at Cowes, 1850. Launch of...a fine barque, measuring about 256 tons...built for the Southern Whale-Fishery Company, by Messrs
The "Duke of Portland", Emigrant Ship, for Port Phillip, 1850. Creator: UnknownThe "Duke of Portland", Emigrant Ship, for Port Phillip, 1850. Sailing ship leaving Gravesend in Kent with settlers bound for Australia
Picture (Needlework), England, 1825/75. Creator: UnknownPicture (Needlework), England, 1825/75. Sailing ship with signal flags. Detail from a larger artwork
The "Titania" Schooner Yacht, built for Mr. Robert Stephenson, C.E. 1850. Creator: UnknownThe "Titania" Schooner Yacht, built for Mr. Robert Stephenson, C.E. 1850. In the water the Titania very much resembles the Bermudan schooners...she looks long, low, and rakish
Reception of Lord Gough at Calcutta, 1850. Creator: UnknownReception of Lord Gough at Calcutta, 1850. Loud Gough arrived at Calcutta [modern Kolkata, India] on the 29th of December
The "Viceroy", at Anchor in the Roads at Galway Bay, 1850. Creator: UnknownThe "Viceroy", at Anchor in the Roads at Galway Bay, [Ireland], 1850. Steamship carrying mail across the Atlantic....with the steamer O'Connell putting visitors on board; and Salt Hill
The First Shipment of Coals in the New Sunderland Docks, 1850. Creator: UnknownThe First Shipment of Coals in the New Sunderland Docks, [Tyne & Wear], 1850. The entrance to the dock itself is 60 feet wide; the depth of water at the quays will be 20 feet
Laying the foundation-stone of the Albert Harbour, Greenock, 1862. Creator: UnknownLaying the foundation-stone of the Albert Harbour, Greenock, [Scotland], 1862. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Andrew Swan
The launch of the Ipswich Life-Boat, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe launch of the Ipswich Life-Boat, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Dixon Piper. It is calculated that from 30, 000 to 40, 000 persons attended...The life-boat
The Volunteer lying inside the bar of Kowie River, Port Alfred, near Graham's Town, Cape... 1862. Creator: UnknownThe Volunteer lying inside the bar of Kowie River, Port Alfred, near Graham's Town, Cape Colony, 1862. Engraving from a photograph of the steamer...having crossed the bar successfully on the 11th
Signal flag with pole, early 20th century. Creator: UnknownSignal flag on a wooden pole. Singal flag is red and white cut across the diagnol. The red section has three ties that attach the flag to the pole
Festival in the Harbor of Honfleur, 1858. Creator: Eugene Louis BoudinFestival in the Harbor of Honfleur, 1858
Yacht Basin at Trouville-Deauville, probably 1895 / 1896. Creator: Eugene Louis BoudinYacht Basin at Trouville-Deauville, probably 1895/1896
Weston-super-Mare Regatta, from the sea - drawn by Condy, 1845. Creator: SmythWeston-super-Mare Regatta, from the sea - drawn by Condy, 1845. Boat races off the Somerset coast. In the centre covered in signal flags is Ganymede saluting
Her Majesty and Prince Albert disembarking Dundee, 1844. Creator: Ebenezer LandellsHer Majesty and Prince Albert disembarking Dundee, 1844. Queen Victorias yacht is welcomed as it arrives in Scotland:a salute of twenty-one guns was fired from Broughty Ferry, tar-barrels were lit
Arrival of the King of the French, at Portsmouth, on Tuesday last, October 1844. Louis Philippe is welcomed as he visits Britain. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I
The Gomer Steamer coming into Portsmouth Harbour, 1844. Creator: UnknownThe Gomer Steamer coming into Portsmouth Harbour, 1844. Visit of the French king Louis Philippe to Britain: The French squadron came on slowly and majestically
Launch of "The Braganza"steamer at Cowes, 1844. Creator: UnknownLaunch of " The Braganza" steamer at Cowes, 1844. Relaunch of a ship after undergoing alterations at the Isle of Wight