Gulf Stream Collection

Ocean currents off the Americas. Satellite-based graphic showing ocean currents (swirling coloured lines) on an Earth globe centred on the Americas

Scotland, The Isle of Harris, Lusketyre Bay
Scotland, The Isle of Harris, Seilebost. Sunset over the Lusketyre Bay on the Luskentyre peninsula looking towards Seilebost

1778 Benjamin Franklin scientist
Benjamin Franklin, scientist, inventor, and US Founding Father (January 17 1706 - April 17 1790). Steel engraving by J. Thompson 1834 with later colouring, after 1778 painting by Duplessis

Benjamin Franklin (1706-90)
After a portrait of Benjamin Franklin by Nicholas Cochin the younger made in 1777. American experimental scientist and statesman

The Gulf Stream, 1899, (1943). Creator: Winslow Homer
The Gulf Stream, 1899, (1943). A man drifts on his fishing boat which has lost its mast. Sharks surround the boat, and a waterspout approaches ominously

19th century chart of ocean currents
Chart of ocean currents. The direction of the currents is marked by arrows.There are 17 major surface ocean currents. They circulate water around the world affecting the movement of energy

Map depicting a section of the Atlantic Ocean showing the Gulf Stream
5307365 Map depicting a section of the Atlantic Ocean showing the Gulf Stream.; (add.info.: Map depicting a section of the Atlantic Ocean showing the Gulf Stream)

The Gulf Stream (engraving)
967853 The Gulf Stream (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gulf Stream, according to the observations made under the direction of the late Professor A D)

The Gulf Stream (litho)
6013782 The Gulf Stream (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gulf Stream. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

The Gulf Stream, 1899. Creator: Winslow Homer
The Gulf Stream, 1899

Spotted scorpionfish (Scorpaena plumieri) lying motionless and camouflaged in soft corals. West Palm Beach, Gulf Stream, West Atlantic Ocean, Florida, USA

Banded jawfish (Opistognathus macrognathus) male incubating eggs in mouth, which are at a late stage of development and will soon be ready for release

Atlantic Spotted Dolphin, Bahamas
Atlantic Spotted Dolphin (Stenella plagiodon) have been sighted in herds of several thousand, although they are more often found in smaller groups; Bahamas

Scotland, The Isle of Harris, Seilebost. Late afternoon light illuminates the sand ripples of the Lusketyre Bay on the Luskentyre peninsula, looking towards Seilebost

WINSLOW HOMER (1836-1910). American painter. Photographed with the painting The Gulf Stream in his studio at Prouts Neck, Maine, c1899

A chart of the east coast of America and the Gulf Stream, printed by Benjamin Franklin, 1786
GULF STREAM CHART, 1786. A chart of the east coast of America and the Gulf Stream, printed by Benjamin Franklin, 1786

An early 19th century chart of the Gulf Stream according to the discoveries and writings of Benjamin Franklin
GULF STREAM CHART. An early 19th century chart of the Gulf Stream according to the discoveries and writings of Benjamin Franklin

Coastal village with Cabbage Tree (Cordyline australis) growing in protected microclimate moderated by Gulf Stream, Jura Distillery Lodge and Cooperage, Craighouse, Isle of Jura, Inner Hebrides

North Atlantic ocean currents, artwork C016 / 7694
North Atlantic ocean currents. Computer artwork showing the main ocean currents in the North Atlantic, and extending in to the Arctic Ocean (top). Warm currents are red and cold currents are blue

Global surface currents 2005-2007 C016 / 8118
Global surface currents 2005-2007. Computer visualisation showing ocean surface currents around North and Central America, centred on the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean

Global ocean currents, artwork
Global ocean currents. Computer artwork showing surface ocean currents. Surface currents are driven by the winds. Near bottom is the eastward flowing Antarctic Circumpolar current

Chart of the Atlantic Ocean, 1802 C015 / 5215
Chart of the Atlantic Ocean from The New American Practical Navigator (1802) by US mathematician and astronomer Nathaniel Bowditch (1773-1838)

GULF STREAM: MAP, 1786. Chart of the Gulf Stream published by Benjamin Franklin, 1786

FRANKLIN CHART, 1786. Illustration of the migration pattern of herring in the North Atlantic, included as an inset on a chart of the Gulf Stream current published by Benjamin Franklin in 1786

FRANKLIN CHART, 1786. Illustration of the migration pattern of herring in the North Atlantic, included as an inset on a chart of the Gulf Stream current published by Benjamin Franklin in 1786

MATTHEW FONTAINE MAURY (1806-1873). American naval officer and oceanographer. Gulf Stream and Drift. Plate from the first edition of his The Physical Geography of the Sea, 1855

Benjamin Franklin, US scientist
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), American scientist, inventor and statesman. As well as his numerous scientific discoveries

Atlantic Ocean currents, artwork. The currents are the Gulf Stream (red, warm surface water), the North Atlantic Drift (orange, also warm surface water)

GeoSat image of ocean currents
Ocean currents in the Atlantic. False-colour map showing the main warm-water currents of the Atlantic Ocean. These are seen hee as red patches

Global ocean currents. Computer artwork showing surface ocean currents. Warm water is red and cold water is blue. Surface currents are driven by the winds

Gulf Stream from space
Water flow in the Gulf Stream, seen from space. This view, looking roughly south-west, shows the boundary between water in the Gulf Stream and the coastal waters off the eastern USA

Global ocean circulation. Satellite image of the Earth from space with a map of ocean circulation. Ocean currents flow around the world due to differences in temperature and salinity

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Benjamin Franklin, American scientist, inventor and statesman, shown here in his physics laboratory in Philadelphia. As well as his numerous scientific discoveries

Barley field, Norway
Barley field. Field of barley (Hordeum vulgare) growing on a farm. Photographed near Andalsnes, Western Norway. The Gulf Stream brings warmer conditions to the west of Norway than don t exist

Sea surface density, global map. The density of the surface water of the worlds oceans is calculated from measurements of temperature and salinity

Ocean current speed. Computer visualisation of ocean surface current speeds. Major ocean currents (coloured white) are visible, such as the Agulhas current (eastern side of Africa)

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The Gulf Stream, one of the most powerful and well-known ocean currents off the Americas, has captivated scientists and artists alike throughout history. This mighty current, first studied by Benjamin Franklin in 1778, flows along the eastern coast of North America before crossing the Atlantic Ocean towards Europe. In Scotland, specifically on The Isle of Harris at Lusketyre Bay, you can witness the mesmerizing effects of the Gulf Stream firsthand. Its warm waters create a unique microclimate that allows for stunning landscapes and vibrant flora to thrive in this remote corner of the world. Speaking of art inspired by this natural wonder, Winslow Homer's famous painting "The Gulf Stream" from 1899 captures both its power and beauty. With his skilled brushstrokes, he portrays a lone fisherman battling against treacherous waves amidst an ominous sky - a testament to man's struggle against nature. If you're interested in studying ocean currents further back in time, a 19th-century chart provides valuable insights into how these intricate systems were understood centuries ago. Engravings and lithographs depicting The Gulf Stream showcase its grandeur while also highlighting its importance as a subject worthy of artistic representation. But it's not just humans who are fascinated by this current; marine life thrives within its depths too. From spotted scorpionfish camouflaged among soft corals to banded jawfish males incubating eggs inside their mouths - there is an abundance of diversity found within these warm waters. And let us not forget about our playful friends: Atlantic Spotted Dolphins frolic joyfully through the Bahamian waters influenced by the Gulf Stream. Their graceful presence serves as a reminder that even amidst powerful forces like ocean currents, life finds ways to adapt and flourish. Finally returning to Scotland once more at The Isle of Harris' Seilebost beach – where turquoise waters meet pristine white sands – we see yet another manifestation of how this incredible current shapes our world.