Cargo Collection

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H.M.s. " transit" on the Rocks Off Cape Oelar, Banca Island

Canadian Pacific freight train locomotive at Banff station, Banff National Park, Canadian Rockies, Alberta, Canada, North America

Freight train on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, by Selwyn Pearce-Higgins. This narrow gauge railway line was opened in 1903

Car transporter, side view

Whaling ship diagram, 1800s
Deck plan and cutaway view of whaling schooner " Amelia" of New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Marietta on the Ohio River, 1870s
Steamboats on the Ohio River at Marietta, Ohio, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pacific Line Poster
Pacific Line, Pacific Steam Line Navigation Company Liverpool, royal mail steamers to brazil and South America, 1904 1904

Erie Canal barge at Troy, New York
Barge on the Erie Canal at West Troy, New York, in the late 1800s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

South Street docks in New York City, 1870s
Merchant ships unloading along South Street, New York City, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Entrance to Regents Canal Dock, Limehouse, London, 1828. Artist: Frederick James Havell
Entrance to Regents Canal Dock, Limehouse, London, 1828. View with boats and crew on Regents Canal and figures on the dockside

Barrels of molasses, West India Docks, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Langfier Photo
Barrels of molasses, West India Docks, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Empire Marketing Board - Penang, British Malaya
Empire Marketing Board Poster design, Penang, British Malaya (now Malaysia), printed for the Empire Marketing Board. Showing a busy scene at the docks. Date: circa 1930

Cargo ship Tresillian wrecked in storm, 1954
Cargo ship Tresillian of the Hain Steamship Co. (St Ives) lost on the night of 29th to 30th November 1954 in St Georges Channel near Ireland with heavy loss of life

Train travelling through the Outback of South Australia, Australia, Pacific

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

Smugglers Unload Goods
A band of smugglers unload their cargo of contraband into a secluded coastal cave, constantly checking for any nearby customs men

The Cromdale wrecked at Bass Point, The Lizard, Cornwall
The Cromdale, a fully rigged iron sailing barque, wrecked in heavy fog at Bass Point, The Lizard, Cornwall, on 23 May 1913. Date: 1913

BARQUENTINE, 1871. The English barquentine Waterwitch, built in 1871

Container ship loaded with cargo. This is the Kyoto Express, a container ship owned by the German transportation company Hapag-Lloyd

Oil tanker loading at an oil terminal in Nakhodka, Russia

Riverboats at Shreveport, Louisiana, 1870s
Stevedores loading barrels at the Red River levee at Shreveport, Louisiana, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Baltimore in the 1870s
Harbor of Baltimore, Maryland, looking from Federal Hill, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Erie Canal at Schenedtady, New York
Erie Canal barge towed through Schenectady, New York, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Coal Narrow Boats
A pair of laden narrow boats, with their cargoes of coal, passing through a lock on the Grand Union Canal near Watford, Hertfordshire, England

Hudsons Dry Soap
Hudsons dry soap advert Date: 1900s

Container ship on the River Elbe, Hamburg, Germany, Europe

Smugglers landing their cargo
The sun dispelling a mist, with smugglers landing their cargo

Model of the Victory, Nelsons Ship at Trafalgar

Container ship in dock, Melbourne, Australia
Colour, Photography, nobody, outdoors, day, retail, service, merchandise, industry, transportation, ship, docks, harbour, reflection, Marine terminal, Freight terminal, cargo ship, container ship

Wreck in the Offing!, an illustration from Harpers Weekly, 1878 (litho)
STC311037 Wreck in the Offing!, an illustration from Harpers Weekly, 1878 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

McDonnell Douglas YF4H-1 Phantom pre-production
Mcdonnell Douglas Yf4H-1 Phantom Pre-Production Model Which Set an Absolute World Speed Record at 1606Mph in 1961 Flown by Lt Col Robert B Robinson Date: 1961

Brewers Quay, Chester Quay and Galley Quay, Lower Thames Street, City of London, 1846. The scene includes the unloading of foreign provisions from vessels on the River Thames using winching

RMS Windsor Castle, Union Castle Line
RMS Windsor Castle, passenger and cargo liner of the Union Castle Line. Date: circa 1960s

A tank transporter hauling a Challenger 2 main battle tank to Wales for an exercise. Challenger 2 is an advanced main battle tank in service with the British Army and with the Royal Army of Oman

Canadian Pacific poster
Canadian Pacific Railway cruise ship to Canada, 1906 Date: 1906

Ohio River at Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s
Riverboats loading at the Ohio River levee in Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Handley Page HP-70 Halton
Bond Air Servicehandley Page Hp-70 Halton Hp-71 Halifax A-9 Parked Date: 1940s

Native vessels, Manama Pier, Bahrain, Persian Gulf
Native vessels by the pier at Manama, capital of Bahrain, Persian Gulf. Date: late 1940s

Queen of Bermuda, Furness Bermuda Line, passenger and cargo ship. Date: circa 1930s

GROUP OF HOBOES, 1920s. Group of hoboes in the American midwest, 1920s

Towing Erie Canal barges on the Hudson River
Erie Canal grain-boats towed down the Hudson River to New York City, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Lake Erie grain boat in a snowstorm
Steamship carrying grain on Lake Erie in a snowstorm, headed for Buffalo, New York, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Wall Streets Tontine Coffee House in the late 1700s
Tontine Coffee House, corner of Water and Wall Street, meeting-place of New York brokers who formed the NY Stock Exchange. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Poster depicting Colombo, Ceylon
Poster for the Empire Marketing Board, depicting dock workers loading and unloading cargo at Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Cargo ship in Culebra Cut, Panama Canal, Panama, Central America

The Landing Jetty - Port Elizabeth, South Africa Date: circa 1905

Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, Whaleback ship - Poe Docks
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, Whaleback ship leaving Poe Docks. A whaleback was a type of cargo steamship of unique design

BEA and BOAC cargo buildings at Heathrow Airport

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"Cargo: Tales of Trade and Treasures Across the Globe" Embark on a journey through time and continents as we explore the captivating world of cargo. From the majestic Canadian Pacific freight train locomotive at Banff station in Alberta, Canada, to the enchanting Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, witness how these mighty machines transport goods across vast landscapes. Unveil hidden stories of smugglers unloading their illicit treasures under moonlit skies, evoking an air of mystery and intrigue. Step back in time with us to British Malaya's Penang, where the Empire Marketing Board showcases exotic products that once traversed oceans for global consumption. Immerse yourself in vintage posters promoting transpacific voyages aboard luxurious liners - a testament to humanity's insatiable desire for exploration and commerce. Marvel at the Erie Canal barge gracefully gliding through Troy, New York - a lifeline connecting communities along its historic waterway. Journey to bustling South Street docks in 1870s New York City; feel the vibrant energy as ships from distant shores unload their precious cargoes onto American soil. Witness history unfold before your eyes as you step into Limehouse's Regents Canal Dock entrance in London during 1828 - a hub brimming with activity and trade. Delight your senses with barrels of molasses lining West India Docks in 1926-1927 London; imagine their sweet aroma wafting through narrow streets filled with merchants eager to profit from this liquid gold. Hear tales of shipwrecks like The Cromdale off Cornwall's Bass Point or Tresillian succumbing to stormy seas - reminders that even amidst progress, nature can still reclaim her dominion over man-made vessels. Cargo tells tales of resilience, adventure, triumphs, and tragedies etched into our collective memory. It symbolizes our interconnectedness as nations thrive on exchange while preserving cultural heritage through diverse commodities carried across oceans and continents.