Anchor Collection

The Wreckage, 1898--1901 (oil on canvas)
1128203 The Wreckage, 1898-A-1901 (oil on canvas) by Hemy, Charles Napier (1841-1917); 153.5x247.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; English

Pirate Radio ship, Radio Caroline, Essex coast
The pirate radio ship, Radio Caroline, anchored off the Essex coast near Walton-on-the-Naze, with a boat alongside. circa 1966

Anchor Line Poster for ship travel between Gibraltar, Egypt and India with an elephant

The bow of Sir Ernest Shackletons exploratory vessel SS Endurance
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 1914: The bow of Sir Ernest Shackletons exploratory vessel SS Endurance being prepared for her Antarctic voyage in Millwall Docks, London, England

Pirate Radio ship, Radio London, Essex coast

Cala d Or, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Caribbean, Antigua

HMS Minerva at Stanley harbour
HMS Minerva (F45), a Leander-class Frigate of the Royal Navy, at Stanley harbour in 1984, at anchor for crew R&R in the Falkland Islands. Date: 1984

Promotional Recruitment card for the U. S. Navy
Promotional Recruitment card for the U. S. Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Illinois. 2200 recruits under training have formed a giant anchor, with Rear Admiral John Downes US Navy

California: US Battleships at anchor, Long Beach (photo)
5995752 California: US Battleships at anchor, Long Beach (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: US Battleships at anchor, Long Beach)

Blue Anchor Bay - (Picture taken from opposite the Blue Anchor Inn), Minehead, Somerset, England. Date: 1961

Ramsgate - The crew of the Motor Lifeboat Prudential Back row Thomas William Read ( coxswain ) Howard Light, William Cook Front Row, William Little, William Vernon and Joseph Read

Instow, North Devon, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sketch map of Hook, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A sketch map of the village of Hook, including the various mining shafts of the colliery, on the Western Cleddau near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Beach and harbour, Broadstairs, Kent, England, UK, Europe

A. B. Cheetham, (The boatswain of the Terra Nova), c1910–1913, (1913)
A.B. Cheetham, (The boatswain of the Terra Nova), c1910– 1913, (1913). Alfred Cheetham (1866-1918) was a member of several Antarctic expeditions

Royal Yacht Britannia
The Royal Yacht Britannia at anchor in the River Dart, Dartsmouth

STEAMSHIP CAMERONIA
Anchor Line passenger ship sailing between Glasgow and New York

Arriving at New York
Arriving in New York harbour aboard the Normandie - few ports give you the chance to anchor in the heart of a big city, and none quite so spectacularly as this !

I K Brunel / Chain Cdv
ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL Designer and builder of railroads, bridges, tunnels, steamships, docks &c. pictured in front of the anchor chain of the Great Eastern

Street scene, Carmarthen, Dyfed, South Wales
A street scene in Carmarthen, the county town of Carmarthenshire, Dyfed, South Wales. The grocers shop on the left displays a large coffee pot on the corner of the building

The Emigrant Ship Hercules off Cambelton, Scotland, 1853
Engraving showing the emigrant ship Hercules at anchor in Campbelton Harbour, Isle of Skye, 1853. The Hercules sailed from Skye that year with passengers emigrating for a new life in the British

Trial of Anchors at the Royal Dockyard, Sheerness, July 1852
Engraving of a trial of various anchor designs, held at the Royal Dockyard Sheerness, from the Illustrated London News, 17th July 1852

Fishing vessels and small yachts accompany the Golden Hind, at anchor in Brixham Harbour, South Devon, England. January 2009

Carrickfergus Castle & Harbour, Co Antrim, Ireland

Main Street and Post Office, Gibraltar, on a busy day. Date: 1910s

Cernobbio, Lake Como, Italian Lakes, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Photograph of Crown & Anchor PH, Bethnal Green, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Boats in harbour, Noirmoutier-en-Ile, Island of Noirmoutier, Vendee, France

H. M. S. Victory, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
H.M.S. Victory, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

St Aubins, Jersey, Channel Islands, UK

Factory at Paisley
Bird s-eye view of Messrs J and J Clarks Anchor Thread works at Paisley, 11 km west of Glasgow, Scotland. They are still Britains leading threadmakers

First Gas Balloon 1787
The first manned flight in a gas balloon, over Paris

Victorian Scrap - Tattooing - an old custom in the navy. late 19th century

Zurich, Switzerland, Europe

Picture No. 10768000
Snorkeller - Valerie Taylor on the anchor on the wreck of the Sirius off Norfolk Island, Australia Date:

Training Ship Warspite, Greenhithe, Kent
The Training Ship Warspite at anchor on the River Thames at Greenhithe, Kent. The Warspite, established by the Marine Society in 1876, was originally moored at Woolwich

Breeches-Buoy used to save the crew of Esras, East Runton
Illustration showing a Breeches-Buoy in use, to save the crew of the Norwegian ship Esras, East Runton, Norfolk, 1901. Esras had run aground on the Hasboro sands

Forging the Anchor, 20th century. Artist: Stanhope A Forbes
Forging the Anchor, 20th century. From the Art Journal (London)

Bar Harbor Maine as seen from Bar Island USA

Lifeboat Heroes ( Left to right ) Coxswain Richard Payne ( Newhaven ), Coxswain Andrew Tose ( Runswick) 2nd Coxswain Thos Patten ( Runswick ) 20th March 1925

Lifeboat Heroes Decorated in London Two of the women who dragged the Boulmer lifeboat ( Northumberland ) Lifeboat for 1 1/4 miles in a blizzard Miss N Stephenson ( Left ) Mrs B Stanton 14 April 1926

Lifeboat Heroes Coxswain Robert Cross ( Humber Lifeboat ), Miss N Stephenson ( Boulmer ) Mrs B Stanton ( Boulmer ) and Coxswain W G Fleming ( Corleston ) 14 April 1926

Board of Trade Rocket Apparatus for Saving Lives from Shipwr
Engraving showing Board of Trade equipment for use to help shipwrecked sailors, 1886. The items are (from left to right, top to bottom)

Old fishing boat, Barmouth Harbour, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Keflavik on Reykjanes peninsula, monument with anchor in the harbour. europe, northern europe, iceland, august

HOT AIR BALLOON, 1874. A hot air balloon with the French tricolor. Three passengers, possibly Jules Duruof, his wife, and another man, stand in the basket during an ascension in Paris, 6 June 1874

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"Anchoring the Waves: Tales of Adventure and Stability" The Pirate Radio ship, Radio Caroline, stationed off the Essex coast, defied convention and brought rebellious tunes to eager listeners. The bow of Sir Ernest Shackleton's exploratory vessel SS Endurance stands as a testament to resilience in the face of adversity, anchored firmly in history. An Anchor Line Poster beckons travelers to embark on unforgettable journeys across vast oceans and distant shores. Another Pirate Radio ship, Radio London, rocked the airwaves along the Essex coast with its eclectic mix of music and vibrant energy. The tranquil waters of Caribbean's Antigua provide a picturesque backdrop for boats gently swaying at anchor under clear blue skies. Cala d'Or in Mallorca offers a serene escape where sailboats find solace at anchor amidst breathtaking Mediterranean beauty. HMS Minerva proudly rests at Stanley harbor, her anchor symbolizing strength and protection for those she serves. A Promotional Recruitment card for the U. S Navy showcases anchors as symbols of honor and duty that call upon brave individuals to serve their country with pride. In Ramsgate, the crew of Motor Lifeboat Prudential poses confidently after another successful rescue mission - their unwavering dedication anchoring hope for those in distress. A photograph captures the lively atmosphere at Crown & Anchor PH in Bethnal Green, London - an iconic establishment where locals gather to create lasting memories over pints and laughter. Blue Anchor Bay reveals its charm opposite Blue Anchor Inn in Minehead, Somerset - a place where time seems to stand still while anchored by tradition and natural beauty. In Instow, North Devon, the peacefulness is palpable as boats rest peacefully at anchor, savoring moments away from bustling city life. An idyllic spot that reminds us all about finding tranquility within ourselves.