Lifebelt Collection

The American Great White Fleet arrives in Australia - Uncle Sam meeting a Kangaroo. On 20 August 1908 well over half a million Sydneysiders turned out to watch the arrival of the Fleet

Tug of War winning team, Demosthenes, Aberdeen
Tug of War winning team on board the Demosthenes, belonging to the Aberdeen White Star Line

Kyle of Lochalsh car ferry, Skye, Scotland
People using the Kyle of Lochalsh car ferry, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Advertisement for Lifebuoy soap with the message that the soap fights dirt and disease (colour litho)
6030590 Advertisement for Lifebuoy soap with the message that the soap fights dirt and disease (colour litho) by English School

Group photo, crew of HMS Marshal Ney
A large group photo, officers and crew of the Monitor ship HMS Marshal Ney. Date: circa 1915

People and car on ferry at Cowes, Isle of Wight
People and a car on the ferry at Cowes, Isle of Wight. Date: 1922

William Wilkins' Lifebelt, 1850
3330498 William Wilkins' Lifebelt, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of William Wilkins' new life-preserver consisting of an atmospheric helmet and belt, known as the Lifebelt)

A sailor wearing a cork lifebelt, 1850
3330895 A sailor wearing a cork lifebelt, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a sailor wearing a cork lifebelt. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An inflatable lifebelt, 1850
3330868 An inflatable lifebelt, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an inflatable lifebelt built in three compartments. This particular lifebelt was used by Mr Lloyd to cross the Solent)

Hochradfahrer / High Cyclist (colour litho)
8666301 Hochradfahrer / High Cyclist (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hochradfahrer)

Whitby's lifebelt, 1850
3330892 Whitby's lifebelt, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Whitby's lifebelt, fitted with a chain for resting their feet, a whistle for use in fog)

A lifebelt in the form of a suitcase, 1850
3330873 A lifebelt in the form of a suitcase, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a lifebelt in the form of a suitcase, devised by Paul Krenkel of Leipzig)

A sailor wearing a cork lifebelt and a cross section, 1850
3330870 A sailor wearing a cork lifebelt and a cross section, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a sailor wearing a cork lifebelt. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Transparent Dodge, cartoon
A Transparent Dodge. Germany: Help! Help! I drown! Throw me the life-belt! Mr Lloyd George and M. Briand: Try standing up on your feet

Fowey to Polruan Ferry, Fowey, Cornwall. January 1993
Paul Toms at the helm of the Fowey to Polruan ferry, which has been bought by his father Allen Toms who owns Toms Boatyard in Polruan

Fowey to Polruan Ferry, Fowey, Cornwall. January 1993
Paul Toms at the helm of the Fowey to Polruan ferry, which has been bought by his father Allen Toms who owns Toms Boatyard in Polruan

Advert for Players Navy Cut Tobacco and Cigarettes, 1923. A print from The Illustrated London News, 28th April 1923

An old man on a bench in the harbour at Ramsey, Isle of Man
An old man in a cloth cap sits on a bench in the sunshine beneath a life ring on the harbour at Ramsey, Isle of Man Date: 1993

Battlecruiser HMS Hood, seen from HMS Nelson, 1937. The largest warship in the Royal Navy, HMS Hood exploded and sank while engaging the German battleship Bismarck

Group of passengers on deck of S.S. Amsterdam, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Group of passengers on deck of S.S. Amsterdam, c1910

Lifebuoy and ropes on the sailing ship Fridtjof Nansen (1919) in the port of Wismar, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Baltic Sea, Northern Germany, Germany

Lifebelt, Northumberland, England, UK

White metal mantel clock, RNYC Fujiyama
MARITIME: A rare white metal mantel clock, RNYC FUJIYAMA in blue enamel and two flag logos belonging to the Royal Clyde and Royal Northern Yacht Club

Lifeboatman Victorian period

Dover Castle from Admiralty Pier, Kent Date: circa 1910s

Come Aboard the Lifeboat - man gesturing Date: 1920

Cunard White Star Line - three souvenirs. MV Britannic butterfly wing pin dish, 3.5 inches diameter. RMS Mauretania plastic souvenir lifebelt, 4.25 inches diameter

RMS Titanic items in a frame: models of the ship and of a lifebelt, a nameplate, and various newspaper articles (including New York Times) and photographs

Cunard White Star, RMS Queen Mary, Horse Racing Card, cover design Date: 1950

The Lifeboat Going to the Rescue, by Thomas Brooks Date: 19th century

The Manxman, directed by Alfred Hitchcock
The Manxman, British International Pictures film, based on Hall Caine's novel, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Carl Brisson and Anny Ondra Date: 1929

Bryan Entracte 24 1884 1880s Victorian Morbid
bryan, entracte, 24, 1884, 1880s, victorian, morbid, death, burial, woman, women, sitting, coffin, theatre, sarah, bernhardt, ferry, calais, dover, england, france, cartoon, cartoons, caricature

Cartoon, The concierge of the House of Austria, WW1
Cartoon, The concierge of the House of Austria, showing Emperor Franz Josef of Austria lying in state (although he was still alive at the time)

Bryan Gould, Labour politician and MP
Bryan Charles Gould (b 1939), UK Labour politician and MP, born in New Zealand, where he returned in the early 1990s. Seen here (just left of centre)

Cartoon, Disenchantment, WW1
Cartoon, Disenchantment. The old ones are no fun, they die too quickly, muses a German U-boat commander. Date: 1916

Cartoon, The Rescuer, WW1
Cartoon, The Rescuer. Germany comes to the help of Death, represented by a skeleton drowning in a sea of blood. Date: 1916

The tragic end of a small crew spent twenty hours at the mercy of the waves in a lifeboat (Colour Litho)
2815115 The tragic end of a small crew spent twenty hours at the mercy of the waves in a lifeboat (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Maison Jays mourning outfitters, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Maison Jays mourning outfitters, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Mother! Mother! Why?, a child drowning after the torpedoing of the Lusitania by a German U-boat
MTL197250 Mother! Mother! Why?, a child drowning after the torpedoing of the Lusitania by a German U-boat, 7th May 1915 (coloured engraving) by Poulbot

On the Deck, 1883 (w / c on paper)
712205 On the Deck, 1883 (w/c on paper) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); Private Collection

At the Wall of the Federationists, June 1894. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
At the Wall of the Federationists, June 1894

Thames Paddler
1926: A young woman enjoying a dip in the Thames. Her nearby car was used as a changing-room. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Nautragio of a large German sailing ship, crewmen climbing trees in tragic... (colour litho)
2815621 Nautragio of a large German sailing ship, crewmen climbing trees in tragic... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic postcard, Large couple on deck of ship Date: 20th century

A courageous rescuer (colour litho)
3097433 A courageous rescuer (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A courageous rescuer. Un Courageux Sauveteur)

Sous l Ombrelle Blanche (Under the White Umbrella) (colour litho)
3099025 Sous l Ombrelle Blanche (Under the White Umbrella) (colour litho) by Helleu, Paul Cesar (1859-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thames barge Terror, near Woolwich, SE London
Thames barge Terror on the river near Woolwich, South-East London. Date: circa 1930s

The End of the World, 1910 (litho)
3091225 The End of the World, 1910 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End of the World, 1910. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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"Lifebelt: A Symbol of Safety and Resilience" In the midst of a fierce Tug of War battle, the winning team clings onto their lifebelt, symbolizing strength and unity. Just like Demosthenes, who used his words as a lifebelt to inspire and lead others. From Aberdeen to Kyle of Lochalsh car ferry in Skye, Scotland, the lifebelt has been an essential tool for maritime safety. It guided countless journeys across treacherous waters while ensuring passengers' well-being. As The American Great White Fleet arrived in Australia, it was not just their naval prowess that caught attention but also their commitment to safety. Lifebelts adorned every ship's deck as a testament to their preparedness for any situation. Captured in a group photo with pride are the brave crew members of HMS Marshal Ney - each one relying on their trusty lifebelts during perilous missions at sea. Henry Freeman stands tall as the sole survivor of Whitby Lifeboat disaster in 1861. His unwavering courage embodied by his cherished lifebelt serves as a reminder that hope can be found even amidst tragedy. Whether people or cars on board, ferries at Cowes Isle of Wight ensure everyone's security with sturdy lifebelts within arm's reach. They offer peace of mind during crossings over unpredictable waters. Even Christmas cards take shape inspired by this iconic symbol - reminding us all that love and protection surround us during festive times. A white metal mantel clock bearing RNYC Fujiyama proudly displays its intricate design intertwined with a miniature lifebelt - representing time ticking away under constant watchful care. During Victorian times, courageous men donned uniforms marked by distinctive red stripes around their arms - ready to save lives at sea using nothing but sheer determination and trusty lifebelts strapped around them tightly. The majestic Dover Castle overlooks Admiralty Pier in Kent; its towering presence a testament to the strength and resilience that lifebelts embody.