Buoyancy Collection

The new screw steam-ship Cuba, of the Cunard Liverpool and New York Line, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The new screw steam-ship Cuba, of the Cunard Liverpool and New York Line, 1864. Engraving from a drawing by Mr. Hugh Aird

British kite balloon, 2 May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
British kite balloon, 2 May 1918. A Royal Air Force Caquot kite balloon about to ascend with air mechanics holding the ropes, Gosnay, France, May 2, 1918, during World War I.

A party of Wuzurees crossing the Indus on water-jars, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A party of Wuzurees crossing the Indus on water-jars, 1864. 'The readiness shown by the natives of India in making the most of the means at their disposal is quite a national characteristic

The Royal Visit to India: Pala Fishermen on the Indus, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Visit to India: Pala Fishermen on the Indus, 1876. From a sketch by Captain Frank James, of the Bombay Staff Corps. From "Illustrated London News", 1876

Plan and Sections of the Life-boats adopted by the Royal National Life-boat Institution... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Plan and Sections of the Life-boats adopted by the Royal National Life-boat Institution, designed by James Peake, Esq... 1858

Life Saving Suit Worn By T. Aud, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Life Saving Suit Worn By T. Aud, 1916
Life Saving Suit Worn By T. Aud, 1916

T. Aud in Life Saving Suit, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. T. Aud in Life Saving Suit, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing
T. Aud in Life Saving Suit, 1916. First World War

Man wearing lifebelt around body, designed by Admiral J. R Ward in 1854. Date: 1881

Driving up the cows to the Senner Alpe, Almauftrieb, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, 3 people, allgaeu, alpine, alpine landscape, bayern, black, black-and-white, black-white, buoyancies, buoyancy, copy, countryside, dairyman, dairymen, digital, digitally

Experiments with the tethered balloon on the sea near Helgoland, Germany, Historical
1900s, 19th-century, achievements, action, actions, active, activities, activity, air traffic, air transport, aircraft, aircrafts, animals, athletic, aviation, balloon rides, ballooning, balloons

Sketchbook, 1816 (woodblock print)
1216810 Sketchbook, 1816 (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 23.5x16.3 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Bequest of Louis W

Cultivating buoyancy, toughness and resisting power in hides for footballs in the stockyards of a football factory
1090741 Cultivating buoyancy, toughness and resisting power in hides for footballs in the stockyards of a football factory (litho) by Robinson

Royal Navy - de Havilland DH. 82 Queen Bee K8671
Royal Navy - de Havilland DH.82 Queen Bee K8671 (msn 5204), being recovered by cruiser HMS Newcastle after a live-fire anti-aircraft gunnery practice

Captain of the Tenby Lifeboat, 1853-56. Creator: Mr. Gonne
Captain of the Tenby Lifeboat, 1853-56

Cork waist life belt, 1866. A print from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, edited by Charles Tomlinson, Volume II, Virtue and Co, London, 1866

Arrival of the Prince of Wales at Jummoo, Cashmere, 1876. The future King Edward VII travels by elephant to Jammu in Kashmir, northern India

Flying aliens. Computer artwork of possible alien life forms in the clouds of a gas giant planet. It is thought that under such conditions, like those found on Jupiter

Dead Sea Man book sunshade floating buoyancy
Dead Sea. Man with book and sunshade floating to show buoyancy 1898, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

The Iceberg Above and Below the Water, April 20, 1912. Creator: Unknown
The Iceberg Above and Below the Water, April 20, 1912. Illustration showing the relative proportions - normally about a tenth of the volume of an iceberg is above water - with a ship for scale

Navy SEALs neutrally ballast a MK-V Limpet Assembly Module
A Swimmer Delivery Vehicle pilot and navigator ballast a 100lb MK5 Limpet Assembly Module (LAM). They add water to the end caps to neutrally ballast the LAM at the ship attack depth

Death of Archimedes in sack of Syracuse
Death of Archimedes in the sack of Syracuse. The Ancient Greek mathematician, physicst and engineer Archimedes (c.287-c.212 BC) was one of the leading scientists in antiquity

Striped DOLPHIN - with buoyancy aids (Stenella coeruleoalba). Buoyancy aids help with swimming

Captain Robert Hook, lifeboatman
Coxswain Robert William Hook (1828 -1911) of the Lowestoft lifeboat Samuel Plimsoll, the saviour of more than 200 lives. Pictured here at Lowestoft harbour entrance in 1883, in a heroic pose

Apparatus for saving life in case of shipwreck
Various apparatus for saving life in case of shipwreck. A Dennetts rocket line is shown both in action and arranged for firing, as well as and the landing of a crew using the breeches buoy

British naval seaplane, the Britannia AOVO, WW1
The Britannia AOVO, a British naval seaplane in use near Palestine during the First World War. This model was also used by Germany, having been supplied to both sides before the war broke out. 1917

Illustration of the forward movement of waves and changing positions of a floating bottle

Illustration, diagram illustrating the function of ballast tanks on submarines

Illustration of submarine sinking and rising through the use of compressed air

Illustration of buoyant raft, sinking raft, and buoyant ship

Illustration of hydrofoil, car ferry and hovercraft, the latter also showing the mechanism of the fan, air movement and propeller

Illustration of a spacecraft and astronauts at a mining site on Saturns moon Titan
Illustration of a spacecraft and astronauts at a large-scale mining operation site on the surface of Saturns moon Titan. 100 years from now space exploration may have evolved to space exploitation

Illustration of a blimp towing a sensor through liquid ethane on Titan
A manned blimp tows a sensor through one of Titans many bodies of liquid ethane in search of new discoveries. A blimp would be an efficient form of transportation given Titans combination of high

A pair of balloon-borne probes leisurely survey the surface of Titan
A pair of balloon-borne probes leisurely survey a methane-ethane swamp on Titan. Each probe carries its own spot light illuminating the terrain below, augmenting the haze-filtered sunlight

Fun Seaside Transport - Bubble Boating. This postcard was presented as an award for correct dictation in 1931! Date: late 1920s

Picture No. 10856254
Striped DOLPHIN - with buoyancy aids (Stenella coeruleoalba) Date:

Set of scales with a bowl of water and a bowl containing an apple on it, illustrating Archimedes principle

Bubble raft snail (Janthina janthina), upside down moving along water surface by means of air bubbles

Freediver underwater C017 / 1267
Freediver underwater in the Red Sea. Photographed in Aqaba, Jordan. Model Release Available. Freediving (or free-diving) is a form of underwater diving that does not involve the use of scuba gear or

girl swimming underwater C017 / 1264
Girl of five with goggles swims underwater

girl swimming underwater C017 / 1277
Girl of five with goggles swims underwater

Ultrasound power tests C016 / 6464
Ultrasound power tests. Researcher carrying out buoyancy tests to measure the power output of ultrasound devices. This method is a form of calorimetry and solid-state pyroelectrics

Ultrasound power tests C016 / 6466
Ultrasound power tests. Researcher carrying out buoyancy tests to measure the power output of ultrasound devices. This method is a form of calorimetry and solid-state pyroelectrics

Ultrasound power testing equipment C016 / 6468
Ultrasound power testing equipment. This equipment is used to carry out buoyancy tests to measure the power output of ultrasound devices

Ultrasound power tests C016 / 6465
Ultrasound power tests. Researcher carrying out buoyancy tests to measure the power output of ultrasound devices. This method is a form of calorimetry and solid-state pyroelectrics

Ultrasound power tests C016 / 6467
Ultrasound power tests. Researcher carrying out buoyancy tests to measure the power output of ultrasound devices. This method is a form of calorimetry and solid-state pyroelectrics

Ultrasound power testing equipment C016 / 6469
Ultrasound power testing equipment. This equipment is used to carry out buoyancy tests to measure the power output of ultrasound devices

Ship in a floating dry dock
Floating dry dock. A small ship seen out of the water inside a floating dry dock. The dock sits almost completely submerged while a ship is parked above it

Archimedes, caricature
Archimedes (c. 287-212 BC). Caricature of the Greek mathematician, physicist and engineer Archimedes holding a rubber duck. Archimedes is regarded as the greatest mathematician of ancient times

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"Buoyancy: A Journey Through Time and Innovation" Step back in time to the year 1881, where a man proudly dons a lifebelt designed by Admiral J. R. Ward himself. This remarkable invention showcases the timeless pursuit of safety on the water. In picturesque Bavaria, Germany, witness the age-old tradition of driving cows up to Senner Alpe. As they traverse rugged terrain, their innate buoyancy allows them to conquer any obstacle with grace and resilience. Helgoland, Germany becomes a stage for daring experiments with tethered balloons on the sea. These pioneers push boundaries as they explore new heights and harness the power against nature's vast expanse. Delve into history through a sketchbook from 1816, revealing intricate woodblock prints that capture humanity's fascination with buoyant forces. The artist skillfully portrays this ethereal concept through strokes of creativity. Journeying further into innovation, visit football factories where hides are cultivated with buoyancy in mind. These toughened materials resist impact while ensuring an exhilarating game played across fields worldwide. The Royal Navy takes flight aboard de Havilland DH. 82 Queen Bee K8671 aircraft – marvel at its ability to soar effortlessly through skies thanks to its inherent buoyant properties. Meet Mr. Gonne - Captain of Tenby Lifeboat during 1853-56 - whose unwavering dedication exemplifies true heroism amidst treacherous waters. His leadership embodies how buoyancy extends beyond physicality; it resides within one's spirit too. Tragically etched in history is the sinking of SS Titanic in 1912 – a stark reminder that even colossal vessels can succumb to nature's might. Yet hope remains as crew members bravely wear life jackets infused with buoyant strength, offering solace amid chaos. Discover an ingenious cork waist life belt from 1866 – an artifact showcasing mankind's quest for buoyancy, providing a lifeline to those in need.