Docking Collection

The Sphere Orient Number 1936
Colour front cover image showing a cruise ship docking in an Asian country

Carrickfergus Castle & Harbour, Co Antrim, Ireland

The final flight of R 101, she crashed the next day

Soyuz docking mission, news reports, 1969
Front-page Western news reports on the Soviet Soyuz docking mission of January 1969, the first time two manned spacecraft had docked

Freshwater Class Ferry Docking at Circular Quay
The Freshwater class is a class of ferry operating the Manly ferry service between Circular Quay and Manly on Sydney Harbour

Docking, Kings Lyn, Norfolk - The Well. Date: 1904

Docking, Kings Lynn, Norfolk - The School Date: 1904

International Space Station, 2010
International Space Station (ISS), February 2010, taken from the Space Shuttle Endeavour prior to docking at the beginning of its mission to the ISS

Progress supply vessel approaching ISS
Progress supply vehicle approaching the International Space Station. This unmanned vehicle launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, on 28th February 2005, carrying two tons of food, water

The Calliope Dock, Auckland, New Zealand, 1850
3330903 The Calliope Dock, Auckland, New Zealand, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Calliope Dock, a historical stone dry dock on the grounds of the Devonport Naval Base, in Devonport)

The dry docks at the Victoria Docks, 1850
3330901 The dry docks at the Victoria Docks, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the dry docks at the Victoria Docks. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting a ship docked at Green, Wigram, and Green's Shipyard, Blackwall, 19th century
5308707 Engraving depicting a ship docked at Green, Wigram, and Green's Shipyard, Blackwall, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a ship docked at Green, Wigram)

A state barge being used to dock a large boat, 1850
3330580 A state barge being used to dock a large boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a state barge being used to dock a large boat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A state barge being used to dock a large boat, 1850
3330578 A state barge being used to dock a large boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a state barge being used to dock a large boat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The American sailing ship 'City of Mobile', 1850
3331145 The American sailing ship 'City of Mobile', 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the American sailing ship 'City of Mobile' arriving in East India Docks with a cargo of wheat)

A ship in dry dock at Rotherhithe, 1850
3330924 A ship in dry dock at Rotherhithe, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a ship in a dry dock at Rotherhithe. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Laird's graving docks, 1850
3330521 Laird's graving docks, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of Laird's graving docks in Birkenhead. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Docking Basin in the Barge Canal in Leidschendam, 1756. Creator: Paulus Constantijn la Fargue
The Docking Basin in the Barge Canal in Leidschendam, 1756

HMS Cossack returns to Leith on 17 February 1940, after rescuing the British prisoners held in Graf Spees supply ship Altmark

Sailboats
An artwork showing some large steam and sail boats docking at a port, with calm sunlit waters in the foreground. Date: circa 1915

Hobart Town
A watercolour drawing of Hobart Town, in Tasmania, Australia. Groups of people can be seen between the docking area and the edge of town. Date: circa 1840s

Parbury's Wharves
This watercolour painting shows Parbury's Wharves, at Miller's Point, Sydney, a docking area where ships will stop to unload or load cargo. Date: circa 1917

Escutcheon, or heraldic shield, Lions rampant without tail head turned, Diffame (sans queue) et Tete tournee, Heraldry
Vintage illustration, Escutcheon, or heraldic shield, Lions rampant without tail head turned, Diffame (sans queue) et Tete tournee, Heraldry

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The view of Gamla Stan the old town center of Stockholm. Sweden Date: 06/08/2005

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Italy, Venice. A line of gondola parking poles striped in red and white. Date: 11/02/2005

Lusitania arriving in New York City, 1907 (b / w photo)
4072599 Lusitania arriving in New York City, 1907 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ferry wharf in western Norway, 1890 (oil on canvas)
OVR371482 Ferry wharf in western Norway, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Grimelund, Johannes Martin (1842-1917); 46x65 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Atlantis Docked to Mir, 1995. Creator: NASA
Atlantis Docked to Mir, 1995. This view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis still connected to Russias Mir Space Station was photographed by the Mir-19 crew on July 4, 1995. Cosmonauts Anatoliy Y

Gumdrop Meets Spider, 1969. Creator: Russell Schweickart
Gumdrop Meets Spider, 1969. Apollo 9 Command/Service Modules (CSM) nicknamed " Gumdrop" and Lunar Module (LM), nicknamed " Spider" are shown docked together as Command Module

New Method of Docking and Excavating Canals (engraving)
2790455 New Method of Docking and Excavating Canals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Method of Docking and Excavating Canals)

The Quarter Deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth, from British Artists at the Front
STC255940 The Quarter Deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, 1918 (colour litho) by Lavery

Boat on the Quay, 1875 (w / c on paper)
MMT171352 Boat on the Quay, 1875 (w/c on paper) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); 17x23 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Submarine Swordfish entering St Catherines Dock from The River Thames, opposite Butlers Wharf, near Tower Bridge. It is not clear if this is a British vessel

Picture taken from the River Mersey towards Birkenhead, showing the Docks, Wirral, Merseyside. 31st May 1975

Ships in Victoria Dock pool of London, 21st November 1964

West Norfolk PE31 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Norfolk PE31 8

Matteawan Docking, Afternoon of June 9th, Spanish-American War, 1898, (1899)
" Matteawan" Docking, Afternoon of June 9th, Spanish-American War, 1898, (1899). American soldiers aboard a troopship at Port Tampa, Florida, USA

Wheaten Terrier Portrait (PR)

Wheaten Terrier sitting (PR)

Wheaten Terrier standing in dry river (PR)

Wheaten Terrier with pine cones (PR)

Module pilot David Scott emerging from Apollo 9 spacecraft, 6 March 1969. Creator
Module pilot David Scott emerging from Apollo 9 spacecraft, 6 March 1969. Apollo 9 Command/Service Modules (CSM) nicknamed Gumdrop, and Lunar Module (LM)

Howth Harbour In County Dublin, Ireland

The Port of Genes, 1878. Artist: JL Gennato
The Port of Genes, 1878. From a private collection

Atlas-Agena rocket launch for Gemini 8. The Atlas booster was used to propel the Gemini Agena target vehicle (GATV) into space at 15:00 UTC on 16th March 1966

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A Jadrolinija ferry prepares to dock in VIs harbour on the island of Vis

Bantry House, Co. Cork, Ireland

Co Kerry, Lakes Of Killarney

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"Docking: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the captivating world of docking, where history intertwines with innovation, and destinations are reached through skillful maneuvering. From Carrickfergus Castle & Harbour in Co Antrim, Ireland to the bustling Circular Quay where a Freshwater Class Ferry gracefully docks, this timeless practice has left its mark on various corners of our planet. In 1936, The Sphere Orient Number took us back in time as we witnessed the art unfold before our eyes. Meanwhile, fate played its hand when R 101 embarked on her final flight only to tragically crash the next day. This reminder of both triumph and tragedy showcases the risks involved in such daring endeavors. Fast forward to 1969 when news reports filled our screens with awe-inspiring images from the Soyuz docking mission. As mankind ventured beyond Earth's boundaries for the first time, hearts raced with anticipation as two spacecrafts connected in space—an extraordinary feat that forever changed our perception of what is possible. Closer to home lies Docking in Kings Lyn, Norfolk—a place where The Well stands tall as a testament to maritime heritage while The School echoes with whispers of knowledge passed down through generations. These humble settings remind us that even amidst grand adventures, it is important not to forget one's roots. The year 2010 marked another milestone as the International Space Station became a hub for interstellar rendezvous. Progress supply vessels approached this celestial marvel like cosmic dancers performing an intricate routine—each movement meticulously calculated for a seamless connection between man-made wonders suspended above us. But docking isn't limited solely to spaceships and castles; it extends its reach across land and water alike. In Baveno on Lake Maggiore or Hobart Town surrounded by sailboats swaying gently under azure skies—the act becomes an elegant dance between vessel and shore—a momentary pause before embarking upon new adventures.