Merchant Ship Collection (page 2)

View towards Murano from the Fondamente Nuove, Venice (oil on canvas)
FIT437696 View towards Murano from the Fondamente Nuove, Venice (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); 31.7x52.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Two British RAF Short Sunderland flying boats rescuing the crew of the merchant ship Kensington Court
6014673 Two British RAF Short Sunderland flying boats rescuing the crew of the merchant ship Kensington Court, torpedoed and sunk by German U-boat U-32, World War II

Multi-cargo merchant ship the Hoegh Duke receives its bridge whilst under construction at Swan Hunters Wallsend yard. 12th September, 1983

View of an Italian Port, early 1660s. Creator: Nicolaes Berchem
View of an Italian Port, early 1660s

Naues MercatoriaeHollan dicaeper Indias Occidentales (Dutch West Indiaman)
Naues Mercatoriae Hollan [] dicae per Indias Occidentales (Dutch West Indiaman), 1625-77

Germanys Submarine Policy, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Germanys Submarine Policy, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: The inhuman practice adopted by Germany of sinking without warning merchant ships of friend or foe

View of Cochin on the Malabar Coast of India, c. 1662-3 (oil on canvas)
1765847 View of Cochin on the Malabar Coast of India, c.1662-3 (oil on canvas) by Vinckeboons, Johannes (1576-1632) (attr)

The 135 ft barque sailing ship Modwena, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 135 ft barque sailing ship Modwena, 1911. Modwena was built in 1908 by John Reid in Glasgow. In 1912 she was bought by the sewing machine magnate Mortimer Singer to use as a private yacht

The Joseph Cunard, 1839, (1938). Artist: Samuel Walters
The Joseph Cunard, 1839, (1938). The Joseph Cunard, a barque of 680 tons, built probably about 1830. She traded between Liverpool and New Orleans

Three Funnels of the Monarch of Bermuda, the Furness Withy luxury liner, 1937
The Three Funnels of the Monarch of Bermuda, the Furness Withy luxury liner, are black, with one narrow and one wide band of deep red, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol

All Electric from Stem to Stern - The Monarch of Bermuda, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. II, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Fleetway House, London]

Merchant Ship Types. No. 19 - A River Amazon Trade Cargo-Passenger Ship, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. II, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Fleetway House, London]

Engagement Between Two Merchant Ships Off The Coast of Iceland, 1555. From Old Ship Prints by E. Keble Chatterton. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London & New York, 1927]

Merchant ships in the Royal Albert Dock, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

An Armed Merchant Ship Capture, c1813. Artist: William John Huggins
An Armed Merchant Ship Capture, c1813, (1924). On 30 April 1812, after a three day chase, the American armed merchant ship Gipsy was captured by the British Navy. From Old Naval Prints, by Charles N

Gallant Defence of the Centurion, c1805. Artist: John Francis Sartorius
Gallant Defence of the Centurion, c1805. The British warship HMS Centurion defending two East Indiamen from French attack on 15 September 1804 at the Battle of Vizagapatam in the Bay of Bengal

Front cover of Coastal Command, 1943. Coastal Command was a booklet issued for the Air Ministry by the Ministry of Information

Roman relief, Merchant Ship with Lighthouse on right

Roman mosaic of a merchant ship, 2nd century
Roman mosaic of a merchant ship with steering orars, from the Square of the Corporations in Ostia, 2nd century

Chicago grain elevators loading ships, 1870s
Grain loaded in Chicago on ships bound for the Erie Canal, 1870s. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

City of Chicago in 1860
Overview of Chicago, looking west from Lake Michigan, 1860. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Entrance to the Erie Canal at Buffalo, New York, 1880s
Lake Erie freighters and Erie Canal barges along the waterfront of Buffalo, New York, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch galleons, 1600s
Dutch traders galleons at sea in the 1600s. Hand colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Sailing-ships at sea
Sailing ships on the high seas. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ships entering the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico, 1700s
Sailing ships at the mouth of the Mississippi River in the late 1700s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Waterproofing hulls two ships Thirteen scenes
Waterproofing the hulls of two ships Thirteen scenes with ships (series title), Two large sailing ships keeled by mats, men standing on a raft working around the ships waterproofing the hulls

Port of Honolulu, 1870s
Harbor and city of Honolulu, capital of the Sandwich Islands, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

American clipper ship, close-hauled on a wind. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Young sailor climbing the rigging
Young sailor going aloft on a sailing ship, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Clipper ship loading supplies for the California gold fields
Clipper ship R.B. Forbes in Boston, taking on cargo for California, 1851. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cargo ship at a New York City wharf, 1870s
Unloading bananas from a sailing ship, New York City, 1870. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Busy New York harbor, 1880s
Boat traffic in New York Citys harbor, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Merchant ships from the time of Louis XIV
Illustration of a Merchant ships from the time of Louis XIV

Boat carrying goods in the port of London. 19th century colored engraving

The ships Freedom and The Greyhound, Anonymous, Reinier Nooms, 1652 - 1714

Repairs to the hull of a merchant ship, Anonymous, Reinier Nooms, 1652 - 1714

The ships t Yellow Fortune and Love, Anonymous, Reinier Nooms, 1652 - 1714

Backwater with several sailing ships, Anonymous, Reinier Nooms, 1700 - 1799

Portrait of Algernon Percy, tenth Earl of Northumberland (1602-68) accompanied by
XJF134299 Portrait of Algernon Percy, tenth Earl of Northumberland (1602-68) accompanied by a list of his Majestys Royal Navy, 1642 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Merchant ship under tow from a paddle steamer tug. 1936

Traditional Dutch merchant ship on the IJselmeer lake, Volendam, North Holland Province, The Netherlands (Holland), Europe

SPANISH SHIP, c1595. A Spanish ship at anchor. Wood engraving, c1595

SHIP ANNOUNCEMENT, 1770. Announcement of the forthcoming departure for Copenhagen, Denmark, of the merchant ship Valley of Roses, printed in an English-language newspaper on the island of St

SHIPS: EAST INDIA COMPANY. The Thames, an East Indiaman built for the East India Company in the late 18th century. Line engraving, 1828, after Edward William Cooke

MERCHANT SHIP. The Thames, an East Indiaman merchant ship built in the late 18th century for the East India Company: English engraving, 1828

Radio antenna on a Soviet ship
Radio antenna on the deck of Soviet ship Cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov, 1971. The ball-like protective cover is opening to reveal a radio telescope used for observing radio signals from space

Radio antennae on a Soviet ship
Radio antennae on the deck of Soviet ship Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, 1971. This science ship, seen leaving Odessa in the Black Sea, Russia, was used to track space apparatus in orbit around the Earth

19th century steam engines
Types of marine steam engines designed for various vessels: paddle steamer (1), steam yacht (2), merchant ships (3) and (7), and for navy vessels (4 and 5) and (6)

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"Journey of the Merchant Ship: A Tale of Perilous Seas and Historic Ports" Guided by a vigilant lighthouse, a majestic clipper ship sails cautiously, heeding the warning signals that guard against treacherous shores. Amidst the bustling South Street docks in New York City during the 1870s, a merchant ship prepares to embark on an adventurous voyage across distant horizons. The newly opened Brooklyn Bridge stands tall as a symbol of progress and connectivity, witnessing the passage of countless merchant ships venturing into new territories in 1883. With its sails billowing in the wind, the elegant 76 ton schooner Lisette gracefully glides through open waters under the craftsmanship of Kirk & Sons of Cowes. In an era plagued by Spanish pirates seeking fortune at sea, English merchantmen valiantly defend their precious cargo against ruthless attacks on unforgiving waves. Navigating stormy seas requires skillful hands at helm; brave sailors steer their sailing-ship amidst tempestuous weather conditions with unwavering determination. Battling fierce snowstorms on Lake Erie, a resilient grain boat braves icy winds to transport vital sustenance across perilous waters to awaiting ports. Transporting tales from centuries past, an awe-inspiring French frigate evokes memories of naval dominance during the illustrious 1700s when merchant ships sailed under grandeur flags. Amidst Wall Street's Tontine Coffee House in late 1700s New York City, merchants gather to discuss trade routes and negotiate deals that shape global commerce aboard mighty vessels. Facing unexpected perils along uncharted waters, a courageous merchant ship finds itself under attack by Chinese pirates who seek riches amidst turbulent tides. At their New York City dock along Erie Canal's banks, sturdy canal boats unload bountiful cargoes, connecting the heartland's harvest to bustling urban markets.