Dredging Collection

Engraving depicting Marennes fishermen dredging for oysters, 19th century
5308713 Engraving depicting Marennes fishermen dredging for oysters, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Marennes fishermen dredging for oysters)

marine dredge; 1878
3522404 marine dredge; 1878; (add.info.: marine dredge used in oceanographic research. 1878); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Deep-sea dredging equipment
5307363 Deep-sea dredging equipment.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting deep-sea dredging equipment used on the HMS Porcupine during it's voyage in the summer of 1869. Dated 19th century)

Lake Dwellings (Pile dwellings - Pfahlbauten) and associated artefacts. Based on mid-19th century work of Swiss
533822 Lake Dwellings (Pile dwellings - Pfahlbauten) and associated artefacts. Based on mid-19th century work of Swiss archaeologist Ferdinand Keller

Stone-lifting machine number two [Russian Empire], 1909. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Stone-lifting machine number two [Russian Empire], 1909. In album: Views along the Mariinskii Canal and river system, Russian Empire, LOT 10332-A, no. 85.

Oyster dredging, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Oyster dredging, between 1900 and 1910

Oyster dredging, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Oyster dredging, between 1900 and 1910

Panama Canal, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Panama Canal, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Panama Canal, 1913. The U.S. Corozal dredger working on the Culebra Cut, which was a difficult section of the canal, prone to mudslides

Australia, Victoria, VIC, Castlemaine, old gold mine dredging machinery

Liverpool Albert Dock re-development, work begins to dredge the docks, Merseyside. 17th September 1982

Single winch oyster dredge, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893
A view of the open fishing boat with fishing gear and winch, probably sitting on the River Kenwyn at Back Quay in Truro. The main exhibition site was a field at the top of Lemon Street

Dredging a Ditch, 1886. Creator: Erik Werenskiold
Dredging a Ditch, 1886

Blyth Harbour 28908_064
Blyth Harbour, Northumberland, 2016. UKD Marlin, a trailing suction hopper dredger at work in the harbour mouth

Suez Canal under construction, 1869
Dredges beiginning to build the Suez Canal, 1869. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dredging in the Woluwe (oil on canvas)
471516 Dredging in the Woluwe (oil on canvas) by Stobbaerts, Jan (1838-1914); 47x70 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: Woluwe)

Scientific Deep-Sea dredging off the West Coast of Ireland (engraving)
1055714 Scientific Deep-Sea dredging off the West Coast of Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cam River Improvements, dredging at St Johns Bridge, Cambridge (engraving)
1104009 The Cam River Improvements, dredging at St Johns Bridge, Cambridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cam River Improvements)

The Mersey Docks; Diagrams of Dredging (engraving)
6016241 The Mersey Docks; Diagrams of Dredging (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mersey Docks; Diagrams of Dredging)

Man Panning Gold on Beach, Nome, Alaska, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
3964300 Man Panning Gold on Beach, Nome, Alaska, c.1910 (b/w photo) by Lomen Brothers (fl.1908-34); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Dredger at work, Ellesmere Port (sepia photo)
STC439402 Dredger at work, Ellesmere Port (sepia photo) by Birtles, Thomas (1832-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manchester Ship Canal)

Dredging machine used on the River Thames to deepen the channel. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr

Our Fishing Industries, Oyster Dredging at Whitstable (engraving)
1624373 Our Fishing Industries, Oyster Dredging at Whitstable (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Fishing Industries, Oyster Dredging at Whitstable)

Ballast-heavers 1850s
Ballast-heavers or also named as mudlarks at work, labourers dredging the River Thames for the opportunity of finding something valuable amongst the mud

Oyster dredging in Whitstable Bay (engraving)
1096051 Oyster dredging in Whitstable Bay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oyster dredging in Whitstable Bay)

Dredging in the East River, (oil on canvas)
651052 Dredging in the East River, (oil on canvas) by Twachtman, John Henry (1853-1902); 30.4 x45.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dredging in the East River. John Henry Twachtman (1853-1902)

The Shellfish Supplies (engraving)
1587998 The Shellfish Supplies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shellfish Supplies. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 December 1862)

Peter boats fishermen dredging off Millwall (engraving)
587740 Peter boats fishermen dredging off Millwall (engraving) by Stanfield, William Clarkson (1793-1867); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter boats fishermen dredging off Millwall, Isle of Dogs)

The Amsterdam Sea Canal (engraving)
1104345 The Amsterdam Sea Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Amsterdam Sea Canal)

Dredger (chromolitho)
977662 Dredger (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dredger. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Professor Nordenskiolds Arctic Voyages (engraving)
1099922 Professor Nordenskiolds Arctic Voyages (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Nordenskiolds Arctic Voyages)

Works at Westminster-Bridge (engraving)
1601949 Works at Westminster-Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Works at Westminster-Bridge)

The Cam River Improvements, dredging near Cambridge (engraving)
1104010 The Cam River Improvements, dredging near Cambridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cam River Improvements, dredging near Cambridge)

Swedish peasants dredging for lake iron ore (engraving)
966950 Swedish peasants dredging for lake iron ore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swedish peasants dredging for lake iron ore)

La drague de Dieppe, c. 1885 (etching & aquatint with ink)
2961332 La drague de Dieppe, c.1885 (etching & aquatint with ink) by Guerard, Henri-Charles (1846-97); 26.7x47.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

To look for gold in the bottom of the sea, the hydroscope invented by the Italian Pino, in action in
2798828 To look for gold in the bottom of the sea, the hydroscope invented by the Italian Pino, in action in the... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Sand Dredgers on the Elbe, 1906. Creator: Ernst Kirchner
Sand Dredgers on the Elbe, 1906

The Tower of London, c1827, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
The Tower of London, c1827, (c1900). A steam-powered ballast dredger on the River Thames in London, with the Tower of London in distance. Print after a painting by Clarkson Stanfield

Removing Snags by Dredging, 1883. From America Illustrated, edited by J. David Williams. [DeWolfe, Fiske & Company, Boston, 1883]

Dredging a river bed for rubies, Mogok, Burma, c1900s(?). Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Dredging a river bed for rubies, Mogok, Burma, c1900s(?). Stereoscopic card

Gold Dredge in Sysert, 1900s-1910s
Gold Dredge in Sysert

Building of the Panama Canal, Panama, late 19th-early 20th century. The idea of building a canal between the Atlantic and Pacific was first planned by the French civil engineer

Green Northern Lights Dance Over A Historical Gold Dredge Near Nome, Alaska

Duck On Water

Gold Dredging at Kyebi (Kibi), Ghana, West Africa Date: circa 1912

Dredger in Milford Haven Harbour, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
The dredger Beaufort in Milford Haven Harbour, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, with another boat alongside. Dredging involves gathering up sediment from the sea bed and disposing of it elsewhere

Leonardo model. Sea Dredger. Codex Atlanticus, sheet 842, 1486-90. Study for a dredging and cleaning boat. The digging tool, called bucket

Fishing for Oysters
Oyster dredging in Whitstable Bay Date: 1847

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"Dredging: Unearthing the Riches of Land and Sea" Dredging, a practice dating back centuries, has played a significant role in shaping landscapes and extracting valuable resources. From the goldfields of Australia's Victoria to the bustling harbors of England, it has left its mark on various corners of the globe. In Castlemaine, VIC, remnants of old gold mine dredging machinery stand as a testament to Australia's rich mining history. These colossal machines once tirelessly sifted through riverbeds in search of precious nuggets that fueled dreams during the Gold Rush era. Across continents, in Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition held in Truro during July-August 1893, visitors marveled at the intricacies of single winch oyster dredges. This innovative contraption revolutionized oyster harvesting by efficiently collecting these prized delicacies from Cornish waters. Venturing further westward to Ghana's Kyebi (Kibi), one can witness gold dredging operations that have shaped West Africa's landscape for generations. The relentless pursuit for this coveted metal has driven communities forward while leaving behind scars etched into their surroundings. Back in Europe, Blyth Harbour witnessed diligent efforts to maintain navigable waterways as work commenced on dredging activities. Merseyside's Liverpool Albert Dock also underwent redevelopment with workers diligently clearing sediment from its docks - an essential task ensuring smooth maritime trade flows. The Suez Canal stands tall as an engineering marvel born out of extensive dredging endeavors undertaken during its construction phase in 1869. This monumental project connected continents and transformed global trade routes forever. Artistic depictions capture both scientific deep-sea expeditions off Ireland's western coast and local river improvements like those seen at St Johns Bridge over Cambridge's Cam River. Such illustrations immortalize not only human ingenuity but also highlight how dredging shapes our environment for better or worse.