Lifebelt Collection (page 4)

Little girl with rubber ring in the shape of a duck
Little girl standing on a beach with an inflatable rubber ring in the shape of a duck. Date: circa 1920s

Children and boats in Mousehole Harbour, Cornwall. Date: circa 1956

US submarines and battleships, Hudson River, USA
US submarines Octopus and Snapper, and battleships New Jersey and Georgia, on the Hudson River, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1910

Boy scouts in swimming race, British Honduras
Boy scouts in a swimming race, wearing lifebelts, British Honduras (now Belize), Central America. Date: 1951

Men on board the DW27 of Chatham, Kent, with two lifebelts

Crew on board the Yawata Maru of Tokyo, Japan, belonging to the NYK (Nippon Yusen Kaisha) Line

Crew on board HMS Atalanta
Group photo of crew on board HMS Atalanta. Date: circa 1916

Crew on board PS Bournemouth Queen
Group photo of crew on board the paddle steamer Bournemouth Queen, Southampton

Crew on board the Marion Josiah (later Tijuca)
Crew on board the Marion Josiah sailing vessel (later renamed the Tijuca), a four-mast barque built in Glasgow. The ship was sunk by a German torpedo in 1917. early 20th century

Crew on board SV Inverness-shire
Crew on board the sailing vessel Inverness-shire, built in 1894 in Glasgow, sold in 1915, and renamed Svartskog in 1916, disappeared in 1920 in the Bermuda Triangle area, while sailing from Newport

River steamer with passengers, Egypt
River steamer belonging to Tramways du Caire, with passengers, both civilian and military, in Egypt. Date: early 20th century

Captain Ferguson, USS Matchless
Captain Ferguson on board the USS Matchless, a patrol vessel built in 1859. Date: circa 1915

View of a boat, River Thames, London
View of a boat, the Peter Piper, on the River Thames, London. Date: 20th century

Life saving guide for seamen by G. H. Davis
For those in peril on the sea: a Government guide designed to save the lives of shipwrecked seamen during the Second World War

Apparatus for saving life in case of shipwreck
Various apparatus for saving life in case of shipwreck. A Dennetts rocket line is shown both in action and arranged for firing, as well as and the landing of a crew using the breeches buoy

Allied troops landing for the Western Front, WW1
Allied troops (probably Belgian) landing in preparation for the Western Front in the early days of the First World War. The ship is the Princesse Clementine of Ostende. Date: 1914

The volunteer life brigade at work : life saving at sea
The late storm: the volunteer life brigade at work. Rocket life-saving apparatus kept ready for use whereby a rocket is fired to throw a line over the ship in trouble from the shore

Lifeboat man rescuing a baby
A lifeboat man swinging across the waves on a lifebelt, holding a baby in his arms

Lifeboat men in a rough sea
Lifeboat men rowing their boat in a rough sea, wearing cork lifebelts

Lifeboat man in cork lifebelt
A lifeboat man wearing a cork lifebelt

Man on beach in cork lifebelt
Man on a beach wearing a cork lifebelt

Two girls bathing in a stream with a rubber ring

Man driving a tram engine
A man driving a tram engine to transport barrels

Car ferry with coach on board
A car ferry with a coach on board

Young woman looking through lifebelt, smiling, (B&W)

Hong Kong skyline with Star Ferry, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Hong Kong from Star Ferry, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Star Ferry, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Russo-Japanese War - Japanese Torpedo Boat Squadron returns to base having engaged the enemy. Date: circa 1904

Tamao-Dayu - Famous Geisha, Japan & Komagata, Tokyo. Beautiful Japanese promotional postcard for the Toyo Kisen Kaisha Shipping Company which ran services between San Francisco, China and Japan

Minatogawa Shrine at Kobe, Japan
Beautiful Japanese promotional postcard for the Toyo Kisen Kaisha Shipping Company which ran services between San Francisco, China and Japan

Oishi Yoshio, Chief of the Forty Seven Ronin
Beautiful Japanese promotional postcard for the Toyo Kisen Kaisha Shipping Company which ran services between San Francisco, China and Japan

Picture No. 11051064
Dog Cavapoo puppy ( 7 wks old ) in lifebelt Date:

The recovery of passengers from the doomed liner Titanic
The recovery of passengers from the doomed liner " Titanic "

WWII poster Victory Bonds Will Help Stop This
WWII poster " Victory Bonds Will Help Stop This"

Street scene, Venice, Italy
Facade of a building. Venice, Italy

Flooding of River Severn at Upton upon Severn Worcs UK
MAB-375 Flooding of River Severn at Upton upon Severn Worcs UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Massey Shaw fireboat at Blackfriars river fire station
The Massey Shaw fireboat, launched in 1935, moored alongside her Blackfriars river station, located on the Victoria Embankment, City of London

Norfolk Terrier Dog - puppy in rubber ring
JD-20830 Norfolk Terrier Dog - puppy in rubber ring John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Duckling - with lifebelt
JD-20218 Duckling - with lifebelt John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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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.