Ocean Collection (page 6)

Erebus and Terror in the Pack Ice, from The Gallery of Geography
KW188565 Erebus and Terror in the Pack Ice, from The Gallery of Geography by Rev. Thomas Milner, published c.1880 (engraving) by English School

Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Komodo Dragon -Varanus komodoensis-, Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

2011 Aston Martin Virage Coupe - Quantum Silver
Aston Martin Virage 2011 black

Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) resting on the seabed. This turtle is found in warm tropical waters. It is herbivorous and feeds on algae and sea grasses

The Brigantine " Steadfast" - a companion vessel to the Metropolitan Asylums Board Training Ship " Exmouth"

Poster advertising New Zealand Line
Poster advertising the New Zealand Line, offering a regular service via the Panama Canal

SS Norman arriving at Southampton, 1903
Photograph of the SS Norman arriving at Ocean Quay, Southampton, 14th March 1903. Joseph Chamberlain, Colonial Secretary, was on board the Norman arriving back from a foreign tour

Castle at the waterfront, Duntulm Castle Ruins of the Clan MacDonald, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom
Duntulm Castle stands ruined on the north coast of Trotternish of Tulm Bay, on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, near the hamlet of Duntulm

Map of Africa showing its most recent discoveries with the Island of St
XOS1765717 Map of Africa showing its most recent discoveries with the Island of St. Helena inset from Mitchells new general atlas, 1863 (colour engraving) by American School

Byron Bay
Tallow Beach at Byron Bay in northern NSW

Flags and Ships of the Great Steamship Companies, 1932
Illustration of the Flags and Ships of the Steamship Companies offering ocean cruises in 1932, with a map of their routes. Lloyd Triestino, Booth, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, P.&O. Coast, B.&N

Giant manta ray
Giant manta (Manta birostris) swimming in front of the Sun. The manta is the largest of the rays, and it can reach up to six metres from wingtip to wingtip

Twoband anemonefish (Amphiprion bicinctus) in sea anemone on a coral reef. Anemonefish, also called clownfish, live in association with anemones. Both partners benefit in a mutualistic association

Bluecheek butterflyfish (Chaetodon semilarvatus). Pair of bluecheek butterflyfish on a coral reef. This fish is also known as the golden butterflyfish and masked butterflyfish

Earth from space, artwork. View of the Earth centred on 165 degrees East, showing Russia (top left), Southeast Asia (centre left), China and Japan (upper left), Australia (lower left)

Arabian Picasso triggerfish (Rhinecanthus assasi). Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Storm waves at Chesil Beach
Storm waves breaking on Chesil Beach, also known as, Chesil Bank, near Chiswell. This protects Weymouth and Portland Harbour from Atlantic storms driving up the English Channel

HOMER: HIGH CLIFF, 1894. Winslow Homer: High Cliff, Coast of Maine. Oil, 1894

AMERICAs CUP, 1881. The American winner, Mischief with the Canadian challenger Atalanta in the fourth international race for the Americas Cup on September 9th & 10th, 1881

HOMER: PROUTs NECK, 1900. Winslow Homer: West Point, Prouts Neck. Oil on canvas, 1900

CLIPPER SHIP ADELAIDE. Hove to for a pilot. lithograph, 1856, by Nathaniel Currier
CLIPPER SHIP ADELAIDE. " Hove to" for a pilot. lithograph, 1856, by Nathaniel Currier

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Island of Krakatoa before its destruction when its volcano erupted in 1883. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Painting of the Olympic
Painting of the White Star Line ship, Olympic, sister vessel to the ill-fated Titanic

Surf riding at Muizenburg on the Cape Coast
A contrast to the grey days at home: surf-riding at Muizenburg, the Queen of Cape Coast Watering Places. A universal summer pastime of the South African coastal resorts, surf-riding

An illustration of the Queen Mary ocean liner
An illustration from an advertisement for cruises on the Queen Mary cruise liner

Indian Ocean Mauritius
Bird s-eye view of the harbour of Port Louis before a third of the town was destroyed this year by a hurricane

Earth, topographic and bathymetric map. This map is centred on the Pacific Ocean, at longitude 140 degrees west. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas

Map of Peru 1683 Mallet
Perou. A map showing a coastal part of South America on the South Pacific. Both the equator and tropic of Capricorn are given

Model of the Victory, Nelsons Ship at Trafalgar

H. M.s Curacoa 1865
Conflicts with the savages of the New Hebrides, South Pacific Ocean. Boats of the Curacoa landing sailors and marines. A landing party of 180 seamen and marines, commanded by Captain Dent

Sea otter (Enhydra Lutris) with forelegs raised, Sitka Sound, Alaska, USA, August

RF - Ocellate octopus (Amphioctopus mototi) swimming up from the sea floor. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Caribbean Princess cruise ship at harbour, with yachts in foreground, Holyhead, Holy Island, Anglesey, Wales, August

RACE FOR A WHALE. Wood engraving, American, after Isaiah West Taber, 1874

WOMENs FASHION, 1886. Bathers at Ocean Grove, New Jersey. Wood engraving, 1886, after a painting by C. S. Reinhart
WOMENs FASHION, 1886. Bathers at Ocean Grove, New Jersey. Wood engraving, 1886, after a painting by C.S. Reinhart

Lobster, X-ray
Lobster. Coloured X-ray of a common lobster (Homarus gammarus). This is a marine scavenger that inhabits the cool waters of the north-eastern Atlantic Ocean. It is valued for its flesh

JACQUES COUSTEAU (1910-1997). French oceanographer. Driving his underwater electric scooter in a scene from his film The Silent World, filmed in 1954-55 and released in 1956

Cunard Line poster
Poster advertising the Royal Mail four screw steamers of the Cunard Line shipping line, Lusitania and Mauretania, the finest, fastest and largest steamers in the world

Spitzbergen, Norway
A large sailing vessel off the coast of Spitzbergen a northerly Norwegian Island in the Arctic Ocean - The lack of ice on the water indicates that this is likely to be in the summer

Maps / Pacific Ocean
Map of the Pacific Ocean on Mercators projection

Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) mouth wide open, feeding in shallow water, surrounded by fish. South Bimini Island, Bahamas

American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) shows off its teeth. Jardines de la Reina, Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba. Caribbean Sea

The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, 1922. The Eight Immortals are revered by Taoists and are a popular element of Chinese culture

The famous Crown tin mine at Bottallack on the North Cornish coast, now abandoned but its old shafts extend way out
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"Ocean: A Timeless Tapestry of Stories and Wonders" In the vast expanse of the ocean, where the waves crash against the rocks, a mesmerizing sight unfolds. Two little blue penguins stand proudly on the St Kilda breakwater in Victoria, Australia. Against the backdrop of Melbourne city lights twinkling in the night sky, their silhouettes create a captivating scene that won hearts in the COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021. As we gaze upon this image, it evokes memories of iconic artworks like "The Great Wave off Kanagawa, " reminding us of nature's immense power and beauty. It transports us to another time when a child wearing a swim cap sat peacefully amidst crashing surf back in 1922. But oceans hold more than just visual marvels; they are gateways to exploration and adventure. The majestic Queen Mary sails through these waters as part of Cunard's fleet, carrying dreams and aspirations across continents. And who can forget that magical moment when Atlantic meets Pacific at Panama Canal? In an enchanting embrace known as "Kiss of the Oceans, " two great bodies merge, symbolizing unity and connection between distant lands. Delving deeper into history and mythology, we encounter Sky Woman from Iroquois creation myth—a tale woven with celestial beings descending upon Earth to shape its wonders. Just like their story resonates through generations, so does our fascination with oceans endure since ancient times. Traveling further north towards Iceland brings us to an old map from the 1800s—tracing intricate coastlines surrounded by untamed seas. It reminds us how humans have navigated these treacherous waters for centuries while uncovering new territories. Speaking of exploration, let's not forget those brave pilgrims aboard Mayflower sailing across stormy seas in search of freedom—a voyage etched forever in history books as they embarked on a new chapter in America's story.