Freighters Collection

Tower Bridge from the Lower Pool, c.1925 (w/c on paper)
BOU203141 Tower Bridge from the Lower Pool, c.1925 (w/c on paper) by Coop, Hubert (1872-1953); 50.8X71.2 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey

Convoys in Peril, by Claude Muncaster, WW1
Convoys in Peril, by Claude Muncaster, First World War. Showing a British freighter dead in the water after a torpedo attack, with the crew escaping by lifeboats. 1914-1918

Freighters passing through an anti-submarine boom, WW1
Freighters passing through an anti-submarine boom, painting by Charles Pears, First World War. (1 of 3) 1914-1918

In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XI, Farms and Freighters (engraving)
1054758 In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XI, Farms and Freighters (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vickers 953C Merchantman G-APES (msn 721, of British Airways Cargo. The Merchantman freighters were converted from passenger carrying Vanguards)

Chicago, Illinois, USA - Outer Drive Bridge and Skyline. A Freighter of the Great Lakes can be seen emerging from the (now-closed bascule bridge)

The city and ocean port of Haifa, Israel, as viewed from Mount Carmel
Israel, Haifa, The city and ocean port as viewed from Mount Carmel

Bristol Freighter Mk. 32 G-AOUV
Bristol Freighter Mk.32 G-AOUV at Southend. Channel air Bridge operated the long-nose Mk.32 Freighters from 1955 to 1963, when the airline merged with Silver City Airways to form British United Air

Bristol B-170 Super Freighter Mk 32
Air Charter Limited Acl, UK Bristol B-170 Super Freighter Mk 32 Date: 1950s

View of Cape Town Skyline and Atlantic Ocean coast at dusk, South Africa
Overview of Cape Town city skyline and shoreline along the Atlantic Ocean coast at dusk; Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Shipping, Freight In Storm; Ireland

Shipping Freighters At Sunset

Toledo, Ohio, USA - Ore Boat on Maumee Bay. Lake freighters, or Lakers, are bulk carrier vessels that ply the Great Lakes. Date: 1925

Menomonee River, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, with freighters. Date: circa 1900s

Activity in a river landscape, Jan van de Velde (II), Pieter de Molijn, 1604 - 1641

Rowers, Old Main River near Volkach, Mainschleife, loop in the Main River, Mainfranken, Lower Franconia, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Dutch Union Castle Poster
Dutch poster advertising the Union-Castle Line, a shipping line that operated a fleet of passenger liners and freighters between Europe and Africa from 1900 to 1977

Port of Sousse, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

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"Convoys in Peril: Remembering the Brave Freighters of WW1" During the tumultuous era of World War 1, freighters played a vital role in supplying troops and nations with essential goods. Claude Muncaster's painting, "Convoys in Peril, " captures the harrowing reality faced by these brave vessels as they traversed treacherous waters. In one such scene, we witness freighters passing through an anti-submarine boom, their cargo serving as a lifeline amidst the chaos of war. These resilient ships became symbols of resilience and determination against enemy forces. Traveling to distant lands brought both challenges and opportunities for freighters. The Marquis of Lorne embarked on an adventure in the Great North-West, where farms and freighters coexisted harmoniously. This engraving showcases their symbiotic relationship, highlighting how these vessels facilitated trade and prosperity. Amongst the notable freighter models is Vickers 953C Merchantman G-APES - a testament to engineering excellence that revolutionized maritime transportation. Its sleek design allowed for efficient delivery across vast distances, connecting cities like Chicago with its iconic skyline to bustling ports like Haifa overlooking Israel's majestic Mount Carmel. The Bristol Freighter Mk. 32 G-AOUV stands tall as another marvel of innovation within this industry. Its versatility enabled it to transport various cargoes worldwide while maintaining utmost reliability throughout its journeys. From Toledo's Maumee Bay to Milwaukee's Menomonee River, American waterways witnessed countless ore boats carrying valuable resources aboard sturdy freighters. These scenes exemplify how these vessels navigated inland routes alongside coastal voyages – crucial arteries supporting economic growth. Beyond borders lie captivating vistas that only seafaring adventurers can behold – Cape Town's breathtaking skyline juxtaposed against South Africa's Atlantic Ocean coast at dusk serves as a reminder of global connections fostered by intrepid freighters sailing afar.