Buoy Collection

The harbour, West Bay, Dorset, England, UK

Small boats at St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK

Poster for the Liverpool to Belfast passenger service -- a nightly service, excepting Sundays of course

Waterfront at Fowey, Cornwall, England, UK

Whitby Harbour, North Yorkshire
Artist: Chambers, George - Title: Whitby Harbour, North Yorkshire - Date: 1836 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 101.6 x 132.1

Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Florida, USA, Grandeur of the Seas, Royal Caribbean
Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Florida, USA, Intracoastal, Grandeur of the Seas, Royal Caribbean

The Norwegian fishing town of Petersburg, Southeast Alaska, USA

Canada, New Brunswick, St Andrews. Colorful signs and decorations at a restaurant in St Andrews

Rockport, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Lake Havasu, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Cadgwith Cove, Cornwall, England

Rescue with the breeches buoy
Antique illustration of a Rescue with the breeches buoy

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

Williamstown Yacht Club
Lovely calm morning at Williamstown, 9 km south west of Melbourne central business district

US, WA. California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus) on channel marker buoy, Bainbridge / Seattle
US, WA. California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus) on channel marker buoy, Bainbridge/Seattle ferry departs Eagle Harbor

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)

Cirripedia or barnacles
Goose barnacle, Lepas anatifera 1, 2, Conchoderma auritum 3, buoy barnacle, Lepas fascicularis 4, Arcoscalpellum michelottianum 5, 6, Arcoscalpellum vitreum 7, 8, humpback whale barnacle

USA, Maine, Harpswell. Lobster buoys hang on fish shack on Bailey Island

Alarm Buoy, 1858
Engraving showing an alarm, or marker, buoy designed by Brown, Lenox and Company of Millwall, 1858. This buoy featured a water-wheel in its centre which, through the motion of the water

'Smogenbryggan', the picturesque harbour of Smogen with the traditional and colorful boathouses, Smogen, Bohuslan, Vastra Gotaland, Sweden

A self-luminous buoy, 1850
3330810 A self-luminous buoy, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a self-luminous buoy. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The first marker buoy of the 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic Telegraph, 1850
3330072 The first marker buoy of the 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic Telegraph, 1850; (add.info)

Sailors clinging to a buoy, 1850
3330941 Sailors clinging to a buoy, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting sailors clinging to a buoy. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A floating buoy with a warning bell, 1850
3330922 A floating buoy with a warning bell, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a floating buoy with a warning bell. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The French armoured cruiser Jeanne d'Arc approaching its mooring after a day of manoeuvres (colour litho)
2795873 The French armoured cruiser Jeanne d'Arc approaching its mooring after a day of manoeuvres (colour litho) by Sebille

The rescuing of a breeched buoy, 1850
3331164 The rescuing of a breeched buoy, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the rescuing of a breeched buoy. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A self-luminous buoy, 1850
3330923 A self-luminous buoy, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a self-luminous buoy. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Barking carrier collecting fish from the trawl fleet on the Doggerbank, 1864. Creator: Smyth
A Barking carrier collecting fish from the trawl fleet on the Doggerbank, 1864. '...a view of some of the vessels composing the largest fleet engaged in the deep-sea fisheries of Great Britain

Safety First
Niyazi Gürgen

A night in June
Niels Christian Wulff

The Royal London Yacht Club Match, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Royal London Yacht Club Match, 1858. Sailing on the Thames. The race was with third-class boats only, and three prizes were contended for

Saugor Lighthouse, off the mouth of the Hooghly, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Saugor Lighthouse, off the mouth of the Hooghly, [India], 1876. The island of Saugor, upon which stands the iron lighthouse to guide ships approaching Calcutta as they enter the Hooghly river

Stormy Sea. Buoy without Top Mark, 1892. Creator: August Strindberg
Stormy Sea. Buoy without Top Mark, 1892

Stormy Sea. Broom Buoy, 1892. Creator: August Strindberg
Stormy Sea. Broom Buoy, 1892

Three-masters at anchor with rough weather coming in, 1830-1880. Creator: Thomas Sewell Robins
Three-masters at anchor with rough weather coming in, 1830-1880

Three-masters and Dutch sailing barge in the open sea, 1830-1880. Creator: Thomas Sewell Robins
Three-masters and Dutch sailing barge in the open sea, 1830-1880

The Dutch Herring Fleet, 1670-1700. Creator: Pieter Vogelaer
The Dutch Herring Fleet, 1670-1700

Sea: design for a wall painting in Rotterdam, c.1908-c.1917. Creator: Huib Luns
Sea: design for a wall painting in Rotterdam, c.1908-c.1917. Poseidon, cherubs, seahorses, steamship and buoy

The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead: Liberty-Men going on Shore - sketched by J. W. Carmichael, 1856 Creator: W Thomas
The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead: Liberty-Men going on Shore - sketched by J. W. Carmichael, 1856. Ships of the Royal Navy taking part in a display off the coast of Hampshire....the entrance to

Her Majesty's Gun-Boat, "Flying-Fish", 1856. Creator: G. W. Her Majesty's Gun-Boat
Her Majesty's Gun-Boat, "Flying-Fish", 1856. This fine vessel, of 6 guns, 850 tons, 350 h. p. Commander Rhoderick Dew, belongs to the largest class of dispatch gun-vessels

H.M.S. "Colossus", with the Gun-Boat Flotilla, leaving the Motherbank for Portland, 1856. Creator: Smyth
H.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

The Bell Buoy, 1894. Creator: William Trost Richards
The Bell Buoy, 1894

Sailing Boats in Guldborg Sound, 1861. Creator: Vilhelm Kyhn
Sailing Boats in Guldborg Sound, 1861

The Buoy (La bouée), 1894. Creator: Paul Signac
The Buoy (La bouee), 1894

Her Majesty the Queen leaving Greenhithe in the Royal Yacht for Germany, 1862. Creator: Smyth
Her Majesty the Queen leaving Greenhithe [in Kent] in the Royal Yacht for Germany, 1862....notwithstanding the strict privacy under which it was her Majesty's desire to take her departure

USA, Massachusetts, Cape Ann, Essex. Lobster buoys

Scotland, Highlands, Balintore, Lobster Fishermen loading boat with traps

Scotland, Balintore, Lobster Fishing Traps

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From picturesque harbours to vibrant waterfronts, the a symbol of maritime charm and adventure. In West Bay, Dorset, England, UK, buoys dot the harbour like colorful confetti, guiding boats safely to shore. Meanwhile in Valletta, Malta, these floating beacons stand tall against the backdrop of historic architecture. Small boats bob gently at St Peter Port in Guernsey's Channel Islands as buoys line the horizon - a testament to their vital role in navigation. Even posters advertising Liverpool to Belfast passenger service proudly display these essential markers. The waterfront at Fowey in Cornwall paints a serene picture with buoys gracefully swaying on calm waters. Whitby Harbour in North Yorkshire exudes an old-world charm with its weathered buoys telling tales of countless seafaring adventures. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies St Andrews in New Brunswick, Canada where colorful signs and decorations adorn a restaurant that pays homage to these trusty guides. Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades welcomes Grandeur of the Seas from Royal Caribbean - its path marked by sturdy buoys standing guard. In Petersburg, Southeast Alaska's Norwegian fishing town they can not just navigational aids but also symbols of livelihood and tradition. Rockport in Massachusetts showcases New England's coastal beauty with rugged cliffs adorned by resilient barnacles clinging onto buoyant surfaces. Lake Havasu in Arizona may seem unlikely for buoy sightings but here they thrive amidst desert landscapes - reminding us that even landlocked destinations can embrace nautical flair. And let us not forget cirripedia or barnacles - fascinating creatures that attach themselves to buoys creating intricate ecosystems beneath the surface. Whether it be guiding ships through treacherous waters or adding pops of color along coastlines worldwide, buoys hold steadfastly to their purpose – guardians of our seas.