Pacific Collection

Kiss of the Oceans - Atlantic meets Pacific - Panama Canal
The Kiss of the Oceans - The Atlantic meets the Pacific due to the construction of The Panama Canal - A lovely allegorical card relating to this phenomenal engineering project

The Flying Scotsman
The London and North Eastern Railways Flying Scotsman express, hauled by the 4-6-2 Pacific Papyrus locomotive

Boeing 747 of Cathay Pacific over Kai Tak Airport, Hong Kong
Boeing 747 of Cathay Pacific over Kai Tak airport, Hong Kong

Map of Australia, showing her natural and industrial resources. 20th century

Flying Scotsman C1927
The London and North Eastern Railways Flying Scotsman is hauled by Gresley Pacific 4475 Flying Fox locomotive

Vancouver Island map, 1870s
Map of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, 1870s. Lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Whole Earth (Blue Marble 2000)
Whole Earth. Composite satellite image of Earth centred on the Americas. This is Blue Marble 2000, one of the most detailed Earth images ever made

The Flying Scotsman pulls out of Londons Kings Cross station to make the last steam-hauled non-stop run to Edinburgh 1 May 1968 vintage stills archive picture library stock photographic

Bay of Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA
View of the Bay of Avalon, with the Casino in the background, Casino Point, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA. Date: 1939

Captain Cook killed by Hawaiian natives, 1779
Death of English explorer Captain James Cook in the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii), 1779. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a painting

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother carrying very young pup - Alaska _D3B3040
TOM-1919 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother carrying very young pup Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Earth from space, satellite image
Earth from space. Satellite image showing North and South America as seen from 35, 000 kilometres above the Earths surface. North is at top and the Moon is at upper right

Whole Earth at night, satellite image
Whole Earth map at night, satellite image. Here, Africa is seen at centre. City lights (yellow) of increasing intensity show areas of increasing population

Kaanapali beach, Maui, Hawaii, USA

Maps / New Zealand
A map of New Zealand Date: 1908

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Map of the Pacific island groups, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Map of Hawaii, 1870s
Map of the Hawaiian islands, 1870s. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

No 111 The Great Bear with No 111 2-4-0 locomotive
4-6-2 Pacific class locomotive. Built 1908. Rebuilt in 1924 to become a Castle class 4-6-0 Viscount Churchill

North Stradbroke Island
Aerial view of Point Lookout and Cylinder Beach on Stradbroke Island. North Stradbroke Island has some of the most spectacular scenery

Picture No. 10767726
Great Hammerhead Shark - With diver Valerie Taylor (Sphyrna lewini) Date:

Pacific Line Poster
Pacific Line, Pacific Steam Line Navigation Company Liverpool, royal mail steamers to brazil and South America, 1904 1904

Earth. Satellite image of the Earth, centred on Antarctica. The South Pole is at centre. Water is blue, vegetation is green, arid areas are brown, and snow and ice are white

Lighthouse warning a clipper ship of dangerous shores
Sailing ship passing a lighthouse marking the way to home port, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Spanish galleon at sea
Spanish galleon, an improved caravel three times longer than wide, used in the 1500s and 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Liebig Samoa Apia
Apia is the capital and principal port of Western Samoa

sunset over Ventura Pier on Pacific Ocean
Sunset over Ventura Pier on Pacific Ocean

Easter Island Head Statue
A single complete Easter Island Head statue / moai with blue sky background

New Zealand map 1884
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition New York Charles Scribners and Sonsl 1884 Vol XVII

Locomotive Pacific, Southern Miniature Railway, Woking, En
Locomotive Pacific, Southern Miniature Railway, Woking, Surrey, England. Run for the Benefit of the Southern Railway Servants Orphanage. Date: 1920s

SS Maloja - P&O Line - India-China-Australia mail and passenger services. Date: circa 1910s

The Flying Scotsman on its last journey when it pulled the 1.15pm Kings Cross - Leeds express as far as Doncaster. Photo shows the locomotive passing Potters Bar station during the journey 14 January

USA, WA, San Juan Island. Fall color and fog accent quaint Roche Harbor chapel

Gardenia taitensis, Tahitian gardenia
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Gardenia florida

UFOs over statues
UFOs over Easter Island statues. Computer artwork of spacecraft (unidentified flying objects, UFOs) hovering over moai statues

No. 111, The Great Bear at Paddington Station, c. 1910
An image of the No 111 4-6-2 Pacific Locomotive, The Great Bear, in steam at Paddington station in c.1910. It was built in 1908 and withdrawn in 1924 and rebuilt as 4-6-0 Viscount Churchill

P&O Liner Chusan. circa 1949

Colorado, Near Aspen, Landscape Of Maroon Lake And On Maroon Bells In Distance, Early Snow

Plane arriving, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA
Plane arriving at Avalon Bay, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA, with the Casino on the left and the Hotel St Catherine on the right. Date: 1939

Booklet cover, Santa Catalina Island, California, USA -- The Magic Isle. Date: 1939

Ocean currents off the Americas. Satellite-based graphic showing ocean currents (swirling coloured lines) on an Earth globe centred on the Americas

Chile, Easter Island, Hanga Nui. Rapa Nui National Park, Ahu Tongariki (aka Tonariki). Fifteen large moi statues on the largest ceremonial platform in all of Polynesia. Moi with pukao (headdress)

P&O RMS Strathmore - India and Australia Mail Service
P&O RMS Strathmore - India and Australia Mail and Passenger Service Date: circa 1910s

Picture No. 10870511
Horse Appaloosa trotting in ocean surf Date:

Portolan chart, 1591. Map of the Pacific Ocean. It depicts the western coast of Central and South America, from Mexico to the Strait of Magellan. Renaissance art. Miniature Painting

Fra Mauro ( -1460). Fra Mauro map. 1459. Detail of Southeast Asia with the island of Borneo. The map is oriented with south at top. Miniature Painting. ITALY. Venice

Mauna Kea telescopes and Milky Way. Silhouetted against a sunset glow are the Subaru Telescope (far left), the Keck I and II telescopes (centre left and centre)

Japanese taking Port Arthur, 1894
Japanese warships taking Port Arthur, Manchuria, during the Sino-Japanese War, 1894. Printed color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Blue Angels flyby during 2006 Fleet Week performance in San Francisco

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"The Pacific: A Tapestry of Wonders" The Flying Scotsman, a symbol of speed and elegance, races through the picturesque landscapes that border the vast Pacific Ocean. The iconic Boeing 747 of Cathay Pacific soars gracefully over Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong, showcasing the marvels of modern aviation. Witness the mesmerizing "Kiss of the Oceans" as the Atlantic meets the mighty Pacific through the engineering marvel known as the Panama Canal. Explore Australia's diverse beauty with its intricate map revealing stunning coastlines, vibrant cities, and breathtaking outback landscapes. Delve into history with Vancouver Island's 1870s map, offering a glimpse into a bygone era when exploration shaped this Canadian gem. Step back in time to witness C1927's Flying Scotsman steaming ahead on its journey from London's Kings Cross station - an emblematic moment in railway history. Behold our precious blue planet captured in Whole Earth (Blue Marble 2000), where shimmering oceans dominate our view and remind us of their immense power and importance. Discover tranquility at Bay Avalon on Santa Catalina Island off California's coast - a serene oasis nestled amidst waves crashing against rugged cliffs. Marvel at nature's tenderness as an Alaskan/Northern Sea Otter mother carries her young pup across icy waters, highlighting their remarkable bond in Alaska's untamed wilderness. Embark on an adventure through New Zealand using detailed maps that unveil this island nation’s enchanting landscapes – from towering mountains to pristine lakes and fjords. Witness how civilization illuminates our nightscape with Whole Earth at night – a captivating satellite image capturing humanity’s interconnectedness under starry skies. The Pacific Ocean is not merely water; it is an ever-changing canvas where natural wonders intertwine with human achievements to create awe-inspiring moments that captivate our imagination.