Boat Collection (page 4)

Burano in Venice
The unbelievably colourful Burano, one of the islands in the Venice lagoon, where every house is painted a bright shade of blue, yellow, pink, purple

RMS Queen Elizabeth EAW022298
RMS Queen Elizabeth in the Solent approaching Southampton Water, Cowes, from the south-west. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in April 1949

The Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth transits the Atlantic Ocean
October 11, 2010 - The Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth (F-235) transits the Atlantic Ocean during Exercise Joint Warrior. Joint Warrior is a multinational exercise designed to improve

Southsea Shingle
circa 1900: Holidaymakers and boats on the beach at Southsea, Portsmouth. (Photo by Edgar Ward/General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

BOAT RACE, 1873. The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race - Ready to start

Coloured houses and boats at Nyhavn Quay in Copenhagen, Denmark

Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, at sunset, with one of the statues honouring the trawlermen, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Tuke, Henry Scott (1858-1929) artist. Ruby, gold and malachite, 1902

SURVEYING, 1594. Surveyors taking sightings on land and sea. Line engraving, German, 1594

GWR Harbour & Docks Fishguard, 1909
Arrival of the Maurentania from New York

SEA MONSTER, 1953. Ricou Browning as Gill Man in The Creature from the Black Lagoon, 1953

KING KONG, 1933

KATSUSHIKA: GREAT WAVE. Men in boats among large waves, off shore of Kanagawa, with Mount Fuji in the background. Color woodcut by Hokusai Katsushika, c1830

BUSTER KEATON (1896-1966). American comedian. In the film The Boat, 1922

Rome, Georgia, in the mid-1800s
Town of Rome, Georgia, viewed from the Coosa River, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Yacht club in Newport, Rhode Island, 1880s
Clubhouse of the New York Yacht Club in Newport, Rhode Island, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Erie Canal locks
Boat in the Erie Canal locks at Lockport, New York, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Brooklyn Bridge when newly opened, 1883
Brooklyn Bridge over the East River, looking toward Manhattan, 1883. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial family banished from Puritan Massachusetts, 1600s
Punishing heretics by exiling them from Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

US Navy base at Sackets Harbor, NY, 1814
Sackets Harbor on Lake Ontario in 1814, a US Naval station in the War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Rock of Gibraltar in the British Empire
British troops occupying Gibraltar, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pyramids along the Nile
Pyramids at Gizeh, with dhows on the Nile River in Egypt. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BMW Z3 M Roadster

Putney Old Bridge CC41_00090
PUTNEY OLD BRIDGE, Putney, Greater London. Exterior view of the old timber bridge looking across river from Putney. This bridge, rebuilt in stone in 1884-6 was once a notorious place for duels

Palace of Westminster a98_05898
PALACE OF WESTMINSTER, London. A view of the Houses of Parliament, including the Big Ben clock tower, from the River Thames at night. Photographed by Eric de Mare. Date range: 1945-1980

Wye Bridge, Hereford a98_05099
WYE BRIDGE, Hereford. Rowing boats for hire on the River Wye just downstream from the Wye Bridge, which was first built in 1490 but has since been much restored and widened

Fishing boat, Dungeness Beach N100298
DUNGENESS BEACH, Kent. Beached ruinous wooden fishing boat on the shingle

Fishing boat, Dungeness Beach N100297
DUNGENESS BEACH, Kent. Beached ruinous wooden fishing boat on the shingle

UK Poole Harbour, Dorset
JD-3351 Poole Harbour, Dorset. UK John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

SS Massilia BL05099
SS MASSILIA. The Massilia was built in Greenock in 1884 for the Australia service, carrying 154 passengers in first class and 75 in second class. She was broken up in Genoa, Italy 1903-4

Nottingham from Wilford Grove
Oil on Canvas 67.4 x 90

Bakhuizen - A Man of Rank Embarking at Amsterdam N070650
APSLEY HOUSE A Man of Rank Embarking at Amsterdam 1685 by Ludolf BAKHUIZEN (1631-1708). WM 1504-1948. Backhuysen Bakhuyzen

Wherry, Norfolk a98_09263
River Yare, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. In much of East Anglia, waterways offered a ready means of transport for bulk goods, and the traditional working boat was called a wherry

Whelk boats, Norfolk a98_14631
Wells next the Sea, Norfolk. An inshore fishing boat, the William Edward, unloads cockles at Quayside, watched by an appreciative audience. Photographed by Hallam Ashley Augusr 1949

Cottage near East Bergholt, Suffolk
Artist: British (English) School - Title: Cottage near East Bergholt, Suffolk - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 24.8 x 31.8

Guardi - Santa Lucia, Venice J910520
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " The Church of Santa Lucia on the Grand Canal Venice" by Francesco GUARDI (1712-93). IBK 950

Guardi - San Simeone, Venice J910519
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " The Church of San Simeone Piccolo on the Grand Canal Venice" by Francesco GUARDI (1712-93). IBK 949

Dutch Fleet J950030
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " A Dutch Fleet coming to anchor in a breeze." Oil on canvas attr. to Willem Van de Velde 1665. IBK 960

Van Der Neer - Canal in a Dutch Town by Moonlight J950099
BRODSWORTH HALL, South Yorkshire. " A Canal in a Dutch Town by Moonlight" by Aert Van Der NEER (1603/4-77)

King George V Dock, Canning Town, London a002108
KING GEORGE V DOCK, Canning Town, London. A view looking towards the bow of the Persic as she is assisted into the dock by tugs

Hampton Court Bridge in 1875 CC73_00446
HAMPTON COURT BRIDGE, Richmond Upon Thames, London. Looking toward the third bridge over the Thames at the site, designed by E.T. Murray, built between 1864 and 1866

Regents Canal a065421
REGENTS CANAL, Little Venice, London. A view north east along Regents Canal in Little Venice, looking through the decorative railings of Warwick Avenue Bridge

Horse and canal barge a064520
GRAND UNION CANAL, Paddington, London. A white horse tethered to railings on the tow path by two moored canal barges. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: January 1962 - May 1964

Grand Union Canal a064515
GRAND UNION CANAL, Little Venice, London. Canal boats moored on the Grand Union Canal at Little Venice, Paddington, looking along the water towards the Westbourne Terrace Road Bridge

Portchester Castle N071245
PORTCHESTER CASTLE, Hampshire. Viewed from across the estuary at dusk

London Bridge a073331
LONDON BRIDGE, City Of London. A view of London Bridge from above looking across to the Southwark bank of the River Thames. Photograph by John Gay. Date range: 1960 - 1965

RMS Aquitania BL26730_001
RMS AQUITANIA. Interior view of the A Deck staircase. The Aquitania was launched in 1913 as the third of the Cunard Line express ocean liners (after the Mauretania and Lusitania)

Dover Castle engraving N070808
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. The North View of Dover Castle in the County of Kent by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck, 1735

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"Journey through Time: The Enduring Symbolism of the Boat" Step aboard as we embark on a captivating voyage through history, exploring the profound significance of boats. From South Shields LNER poster (1923-1947) to London Docks in 1958, these vessels have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Like Hokusai's iconic "The Great Wave off Kanagawa, " boats ride atop mighty waves, symbolizing resilience and courage in the face of adversity. They embody humanity's eternal struggle against nature's forces, reminding us that even amidst chaos, hope prevails. London Docks (1958 EAW071687) capture bustling maritime activity; ships laden with dreams and aspirations docked at their final destination. These docks were witness to countless stories - tales of trade, exploration, and human connection woven into their very fabric. In contrast, an engraving of Marble Hill House J900203 transports us to serene waters where leisurely boat rides offer solace from the demands of everyday life. Here lies a reminder that they are not solely vehicles for commerce but also gateways to tranquility and escape. Dunbar Wharf in Limehouse (a002456) reveals a gritty reality; its weathered boats tell tales of laborious work along London's waterways. A testament to human ingenuity and perseverance against industrial backdrops - they speak volumes about our ability to adapt and thrive amidst change. DE JONGH’s depiction of Old London Bridge K080027 showcases a time when bridges were integral parts journeys – connecting communities physically while fostering unity metaphorically. Boats became symbols bridging divides between people separated by vast expanses. Pilgrims' ship Mayflower at sea (1620), Sutton Hoo ship burial J910330 or Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee depict moments where boats transcend mere transportation devices – becoming vessels of hope, faith, and salvation.