Heaviest Collection

World Record Broadbill Swordfish Catalina Island, California
World Record Broadbill Swordfish - Catalina Island, California, USA. Weighting a whopping 571lb (before the addition of a small child!). Date: 1930s

CAPYBARAS
(hydrochaerus hydrochaeris) Also known as the carpincho : he heaviest of all rodents, resident in South America

Washing ore to extract gold, 16th century (engraving)
540732 Washing ore to extract gold, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Water is fed into a sieve containing crushed ore)

Titanoboa, artwork C015 / 3243
Titanoboa (Titanoboa sarajonensis), artwork. Titanoboa is an extinct species of snake that lived approximately 55-60 million years ago

Map of Spain showing the situation at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War, July 1936. The heaviest fighting in July took place in the places underlined on the map: Madrid, Barcelona, Oviedo

American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Gettysburg 1-3 July 1863. Heaviest US casualties in any other in the war
528252 American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Gettysburg 1-3 July 1863. Heaviest US casualties in any other in the war. Last stand of the Army of Virginia, commanded by General Lee'. Oil

American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Gettysburg 1-3 July 1863 which ended Lee's invasion of the North
528251 American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Gettysburg 1-3 July 1863 which ended Lee's invasion of the North. Heaviest US casualties than in any other in the war. Oil, 1865/1895

The two heaviest brothers in the world, weighing a total of 1118 pounds (b / w photo)
1095066 The two heaviest brothers in the world, weighing a total of 1118 pounds (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Now exhibiting at The Universum (engraving)
608637 Now exhibiting at The Universum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Now exhibiting at The Universum, 369 Oxford Street, London; Miss C Heenan)

W T Ecclestone - Jolly Jumbo; the second heaviest man in the world (photo)
606755 W T Ecclestone - Jolly Jumbo; the second heaviest man in the world (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thomas Longley, age 44, weight 42 stone, the heaviest man in Britain (colour litho)
3656292 Thomas Longley, age 44, weight 42 stone, the heaviest man in Britain (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Longley, age 44, weight 42 stone)

The Dornier Do X, the German flying boat, seen here with her flag at half mast in honour of the Armistice Day, 1930. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Washing ore to extract gold. Water is fed into a sieve containing crushed ore. Solution containing ore in suspension is fed along collecting pans, often lined with dark woollen cloth

Mitchell bomber gun by G. H. Davis
A super-flying cannon: the new 3-inch Mitchell bomber gun. The heaviest aeroplane gun yet known: a striking addition to the B25s formidable armament during the Second World War. Date: 1943

A 9. 2 Howitzer in action, 1939
Scene at a famous Army school of Artillery in Britain showing some of the latest and heaviest guns in action with men being trained to use them

American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Gettysburg 1-3 July 1863 which ended Lee s
American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Gettysburg 1-3 July 1863 which ended Lees invasion of the North. Heaviest US casualties than in any other in the war. Oil, 1865/1895

V-12 helicopter C017 / 7576
V-12 helicopter. The Russian built Mil V-12 is the worlds largest helicopter. The fuselage was over 28 metres in length and 4.4 metres in width and height

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri). This penguin is the tallest and heaviest species of penguin and is endemic to Antarctica. Photographed in Antarctica

Chebarkul meteorite fragment recovery C017 / 8022
Chebarkul meteorite fragment recovery. Ropes and strapping around the largest (as of October 2013) meteorite fragment recovered by divers from Lake Chebarkul

African elephants swimming. Two African elephants (Loxodonta africana) swimming. The African elephant is the largest and heaviest land animal alive today. It can weigh over 7000 kilograms

African elephant swimming. African elephant (Loxodonta africana) swimming. The African elephant is the largest and heaviest land animal alive today. It can weigh over 7000 kilograms

Russky Vityaz, Russian biplane, 1913
Russky Vityaz, Russian biplane. This multi-engined aeroplane, the first 4-engine plane in the world, was built in 1913 by the Russian aviation engineer Igor Sikorsky (1889-1972)

Buran space shuttle and carrier, 1989
Buran space shuttle being transported by its Antonov An-225 carrier aircraft. The Buran space shuttle was a reusable Soviet spacecraft, similar in design to the Space Shuttles used by NASA

Coco de mer (Lodoicea maldivica) fruit. Fruit of the coco de mer tree on a beach with the husk cut into, revealing the seed (dark) inside. This is the largest and heaviest seed in the world

The Zulu war. Graves of the 17 men who fell in the defence o
140 British soldiers defended the fort and hospital at Rorkes Drift from 3, 000 zulu warriors on the same day that the British suffered their heaviest defeat of the war at Isandhlwana

Weighing Baby and Cats
Baby is weighed on the scales against two cats to see who is heaviest - baby wins

John Love / Fat Man
Mr John Love, a bookkeeper from Weymouth, is the fatest and heaviest man ever known in England!

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"From Record-Breaking Swordfish to Massive Artillery: Exploring the Heaviest of Them All" World Record Broadbill Swordfish Catalina Island, California: Witness the awe-inspiring might of the world's heaviest swordfish caught off the coast of Catalina Island, California. This colossal creature sets a new benchmark for oceanic marvels. Capybaras: Nature's Heavyweights: Discover the capybaras, nature's heavyweight champions. These adorable creatures may seem gentle, but their impressive size and weight make them true giants among rodents. Spanish Civil War: The Heaviest Battles Unveiled: Delve into history as we uncover the intense fighting during Spain's civil war in July 1936. Madrid, Barcelona, Oviedo, Saragossa – these underlined cities witnessed some of the heaviest clashes that shaped this tumultuous period. Battle of Gettysburg: A Turning Point with Heavy Consequences: Step back into one of America's bloodiest conflicts – the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. With its staggering casualties and General Lee’s last stand against Union forces, it stands as a testament to heavy sacrifices made during the American Civil War. Edwin Forbes' Artistic Depiction: Capturing Heavy Losses at Gettysburg: Immerse yourself in Edwin Forbes' poignant artwork depicting not only General Lee’s failed invasion but also showcasing how this battle resulted in heavier US casualties than any other throughout this devastating war. The Two Heaviest Brothers: A Weighty Bond: Marvel at two brothers who tip scales like no others. Weighing an astounding total of 1118 pounds combined, witness their incredible journey as they navigate life together while carrying such immense weight on their shoulders. Universum Exhibition Spotlights Extraordinary Masses: Prepare to be amazed by The Universum exhibition, where extraordinary masses take center stage.