Merchant Marine Collection

French frigate, 1700s
Armed French frigate of the 18th century. Hand-colored woodcut of an illustration

United States, Louisiana: Port lights up the night for the first time with electric lamps, New Orleans (New Orleans)
NWI4965728 United States, Louisiana: Port lights up the night for the first time with electric lamps, New Orleans (New Orleans), 1880

United States, Louisiana: Dockers loading barrels that the wharves of the Red River at Shreveport, Louisiana
NWI4965711 United States, Louisiana: Dockers loading barrels that the wharves of the Red River at Shreveport, Louisiana, years 1870

Phenician trade gallery with two rows of rowers (antique Bireme)
NWI4962761 Phenician trade gallery with two rows of rowers (antique Bireme).; (add.info.: Phenician trade gallery with two rows of rowers (antique Bireme).); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Spanish vessel capturing an English ship carrying goods for the colonies in America
NWI4962241 Spanish vessel capturing an English ship carrying goods for the colonies in America. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Bouches-du-Rhone (13), Marseille: the port
LUX4794916 France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Bouches-du-Rhone (13), Marseille: the port, trade boats at the dock and many barrels at the dock, 1903; (add.info.: France)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Universal Exhibition, American and German Merchant Navy Pavilion
LUX4771133 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Universal Exhibition, American and German Merchant Navy Pavilion and Lighthouse Pavilion, animated view, 1900; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Rais Hamidou (ca. 1770-1815), the Dey of Algiers received the American tribe of Captain William Bainbridge (1774-1833)
NWI4837528 Rais Hamidou (ca. 1770-1815), the Dey of Algiers received the American tribe of Captain William Bainbridge (1774-1833), in 1800

United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Boston Tea Party. American Patriots disgusted tea warehouses in
NWI4839013 United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Boston Tea Party. American Patriots disgusted tea warehouses in Boston to protest Great Britain's taxes

Flat boat (Flatboat) carrying cargo on the Mississippi River, beginning of the 19th century
NWI4963967 Flat boat (Flatboat) carrying cargo on the Mississippi River, beginning of the 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Mariner has the bar of the deck of a merchant ship, 19th century
NWI4962472 Mariner has the bar of the deck of a merchant ship, 19th century.; (add.info.: Mariner has the bar of the deck of a merchant ship, 19th century.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Galery of Dutch trader at the sea, 17th century
NWI4962176 Galery of Dutch trader at the sea, 17th century.; (add.info.: Galery of Dutch trader at the sea, 17th century.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Transportation: the Erie Canal peniches ancreated for winter in the docks of East River, New York, 1880
NWI4962039 Transportation: the Erie Canal peniches ancreated for winter in the docks of East River, New York, 1880. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Transportation)

Algeria, Algiers: commercial boat in the port of Algiers with 2 barges filled with bitumen cans ready to be loaded
LUX4780537 Algeria, Algiers: commercial boat in the port of Algiers with 2 barges filled with bitumen cans ready to be loaded, 1903; (add.info.: Algeria)

The merchant. After escaping from the perils of the sea, he reached the shore on which his goods were waiting
FLO4675694 The merchant. After escaping from the perils of the sea, he reached the shore on which his goods were waiting. The merchant, while contemplating his wealth, is finally surprised by death

Shipping: Unloading of the cargo from the East India Company's warehouses, London, England, 1860s
NWI4827564 Shipping: Unloading of the cargo from the East India Company's warehouses, London, England, 1860s. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Shipping)

Port-Said (Port Said) (Egypt) - Second half photograph of the 19th century
CSO4983159 Port-Said (Port Said) (Egypt) - Second half photograph of the 19th century -; (add.info.: Port-Said (Port Said) (Egypt) - Second half photograph of the 19th century -); Photo © DDF

Port-Said (Port Said) (Egypt) - Photograph second half of the 19th century
CSO4983127 Port-Said (Port Said) (Egypt) - Photograph second half of the 19th century -; (add.info.: Port-Said (Port Said) (Egypt) - Photograph second half of the 19th century -); Photo © DDF

Steamboat and boat on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, circa 1880. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4963955 Steamboat and boat on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, circa 1880. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Steamboat and boat on the Mississippi River in New Orleans)

Spanish trading ships in a port of the colonies of the Caribbean Sea, 16th-17th century. 19th century lithography
NWI4963569 Spanish trading ships in a port of the colonies of the Caribbean Sea, 16th-17th century. 19th century lithography.; (add.info)

Workers using explosives to make up the Panama Canal, 20th century. Colour engraving of the 20th century
NWI4962689 Workers using explosives to make up the Panama Canal, 20th century. Colour engraving of the 20th century.; (add.info.: Workers using explosives to make up the Panama Canal, 20th century)

United States, New York: Sailors unloading cargo of bananas from a ship in port, 1870
NWI4966786 United States, New York: Sailors unloading cargo of bananas from a ship in port, 1870. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: United States)

Agriculture: Steam boat load of cotton bale, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4825410 Agriculture: Steam boat load of cotton bale, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Agriculture: Steam boat load of cotton bale, 19th century)

United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Boston tea party. English settlers destroyed the tea cargo ship
NWI4839314 United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Boston tea party. English settlers destroyed the tea cargo ship in the port of Boston on 16 December 1773 to protest the Great

Transport of goods on the silk road in the Middle Ages. Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4826109 Transport of goods on the silk road in the Middle Ages. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Transport of goods on the silk road in the Middle Ages)

Algeria, Algiers: commercial boat in the port of Algiers with 2 barges filled with bitumen cans ready to be loaded
LUX4780532 Algeria, Algiers: commercial boat in the port of Algiers with 2 barges filled with bitumen cans ready to be loaded, 1903; (add.info.: Algeria)

Algeria, Maghreb, AL, Algiers: the port, the management of the commercial port
LUX4763808 Algeria, Maghreb, AL, Algiers: the port, the management of the commercial port, the lighthouse and the hangars of the general transatlantic company

Merchant Navy: King Solomon's ships unload goods to bargain with the Phenicians
NWI4856252 Merchant Navy: King Solomon's ships unload goods to bargain with the Phenicians. They sell defenses of elephant (ivory), peacock, monkey... (10th century BC)

Letter Q: Quay and unloading of goods by a river in a city. Alphabet of small geographers
DUV4201985 Letter Q: Quay and unloading of goods by a river in a city. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A

The merchant navy fleet carrying the tea in the China Sea, 1880 years. Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4826270 The merchant navy fleet carrying the tea in the China Sea, 1880 years. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: The merchant navy fleet carrying the tea in the China Sea)

American Fur Company trading post in Wisconsin, 1828 - Colourful engraving of a 19th century illustration
NWI4828502 American Fur Company trading post in Wisconsin, 1828 - Colourful engraving of a 19th century illustration - (American Fur Company trading post in Wisconsin, 1828)

United States, New York City: Canal boat Erie boats anchor in the Hudson River years 1850
NWI4966895 United States, New York City: Canal boat Erie boats anchor in the Hudson River years 1850. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: United States)

United States, Ohio Territory: Ships loading cargo on the Ohio River to Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s
NWI4967077 United States, Ohio Territory: Ships loading cargo on the Ohio River to Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860s. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: United States)

United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Boston Tea Party. Settlers empty tea cargoes from Britain to
NWI4839682 United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Boston Tea Party. Settlers empty tea cargoes from Britain to Boston to protest Great Britain's taxes

Exploration and commercial ship of the 16th century. 19th century lithography
NWI4962998 Exploration and commercial ship of the 16th century. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: Exploration and commercial ship of the 16th century)

Phenician vendors trading goods (ivory elephant defenses, animal fur, fabrics)
NWI4855869 Phenician vendors trading goods (ivory elephant defenses, animal fur, fabrics...) in the Mediterranean ports of antiquity

Maritime Trade (Ocean Pacific): Boards of wood loaded in ships from the port of Puget Sound, Washington, USA
NWI4827459 Maritime Trade (Ocean Pacific): Boards of wood loaded in ships from the port of Puget Sound, Washington, USA, around the years 1880

Agriculture: Steamboat loading cotton on a river on the edge of plantations in the South of the United States
NWI4825042 Agriculture: Steamboat loading cotton on a river on the edge of plantations in the South of the United States (Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina), 19th century

Naval architecture of the Berbers: barque 1, stambecco warship 2, polacca 3, and pink or pinque mechant ship 4
FLO4620852 Naval architecture of the Berbers: barque 1, stambecco warship 2, polacca 3, and pink or pinque mechant ship 4

United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Boston Tea Party. Settlers empty tea cargoes from Britain to
NWI4839731 United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Boston Tea Party. Settlers empty tea cargoes from Britain to Boston to protest Great Britain's taxes

United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Boston Tea Party. American Patriots disgusted tea warehouses in
NWI4839679 United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): Boston Tea Party. American Patriots disgusted tea warehouses in Boston to protest Great Britain's taxes

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World Exhibition, Merchant Marine Navigation Pavilion, Chamber of Commerce, 1900
LUX4782227 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World Exhibition, Merchant Marine Navigation Pavilion, Chamber of Commerce, 1900; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): World Exhibition

United States, New York: merchant ship unloading cargo at South Street, New York City, years 1870
NWI4966815 United States, New York: merchant ship unloading cargo at South Street, New York City, years 1870. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: United States)

R.B. Forbes Clipper ship in Boston loading cargo to California, 1851. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4963596 R.B. Forbes Clipper ship in Boston loading cargo to California, 1851. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: R.B)

A merchant ship arrives towards a fortified city, 17th century. (The activities increase)
NWI4962497 A merchant ship arrives towards a fortified city, 17th century. (The activities increase, concerning ships and navigation, symbol of strength, defense and profit)

Merchant ships fighting the sea storm lord of a storm. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4962972 Merchant ships fighting the sea storm lord of a storm. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: Merchant ships fighting the sea storm lord of a storm)

Steam peniche towing other barges on the Erie Canal, years 1880. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4963475 Steam peniche towing other barges on the Erie Canal, years 1880. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Steam peniche towing other barges on the Erie Canal, years 1880)

Algerie, Algerois, Algiers: The port station, animated view with wagons, locomotives, trade boats, docks
LUX4767524 Algerie, Algerois, Algiers: The port station, animated view with wagons, locomotives, trade boats, docks, cargo on docks, barrels and in the back of the city, 1905; (add.info.: Algerie)

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"Exploring the Maritime Legacy: Tracing the Merchant Marine through Centuries" Embark on a historical voyage as we delve into the captivating world of merchant marine. In the 1700s, amidst turbulent times, a French frigate gracefully sailed across vast oceans, carrying tales of adventure and trade. Meanwhile, during the US War of Independence, American settlers rebelled against oppressive taxes imposed by the English Parliament on tea and essential foodstuff. Picture yourself at the bustling port of Marseille in the 18th century; witness goods being unloaded from ships that arrived from distant lands. However, not all cargo brought prosperity. Engravings from the 19th century depict slaves disembarking goods from steamboats - a haunting reminder of humanity's dark past. In "Picturesque and historical journey to Brazil, " Maurice Rugendas transports us to an era where slaves were debarked with sorrowful hearts. Yet amidst these somber moments, allegories emerge; ships symbolizing commercial power leave Marseille's port while women bid farewell with heartfelt greetings. Traveling further eastward brings us to South Korea's Tchemoulpo port where Portefaix coreens eagerly await junks' arrival - an illustration capturing cultural exchange and maritime connections. Porto Ferraio (Elba) reveals another facet history as G. M. Terreni's painting showcases bustling activity in this vibrant Italian harbor during the 17th century. Ancient Ostia takes us back even further in time; mosaic art depicts Sabratha Seafarers who played a vital role in maritime commerce centuries ago. A glimpse into medieval Europe shows us how cargo was loaded onto vessels late in the 13th century through a beautifully detailed miniature found within "Roman de Troy. " Le Havre witnesses vessels belonging to The Company of West Indies docked at its port - testament to France's colonial ambitions and flourishing trade routes.