Packet Boat Collection

The London and Madeira packet boat 'Dart', 1850
3331133 The London and Madeira packet boat 'Dart', 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the London and Madeira packet boat 'Dart'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mississippi River packet, New Orleans, Louisiana, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Mississippi River packet, New Orleans, Louisiana, between 1900 and 1910

Calais Pier, the Packet-Boat coming in (engraving)
2772651 Calais Pier, the Packet-Boat coming in (engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calais Pier, the Packet-Boat coming in)

A Packet Boat off Dover, c. 1836. Creator: JMW Turner
A Packet Boat off Dover, c. 1836

Newhaven Packet, 1885. Creator: Henry Moore
Newhaven Packet, 1885

Dort or Dordrecht: The Dort Packet-Boat from Rotterdam Becalmed, 1818

Packet Ship Passing Castle Williams, New York Harbor, mid 19th century

Packet Boat Entering Harbour, 1855. Creator: Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding
Packet Boat Entering Harbour, 1855

A yacht and three warships in a storm, 1665. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
A yacht and three warships in a storm, 1665

The Brussels Packet, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Brussels Packet, 1625-77

Wreck of "The Waterman"steamer, off Hastings, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of " The Waterman" steamer, off Hastings, 1844....this gallant little craft met with the following serious accident off Hastings

The Mail Packet from Alexandria, off Marseilles - the Indian Mail on board, 1844. Postal service between Britain and India

The Ship Macon, 1828-35. Creator: Nivelet
The Ship " Macon", 1828-35

The Packet Mohawk of Albany Passing the Palisades, 1811-ca. 1813. Creator
The Packet " Mohawk of Albany" Passing the Palisades, 1811-ca. 1813

The Newhaven Packet, 1885, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
The Newhaven Packet, 1885, (c1902). After a painting in the Birmingham Museums Trust collection. Packet boat travelling out of Newhaven on the south coast, with a steamship on the horizon

East India Companys Packet Swallow, 1937. From The Story of Navigation. [The Imperial Tobacco Co. (Of Great Britain & Ireland), Ltd. 1937]

Packet Boat and Privateer, c1819. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
Packet Boat and Privateer, c1819. The British Post Office boat Hinchinbrook was attacked by the American privateer Grand Turk on 1 May 1814 off the coast of the Azores

Souvenirs London Crossing Packet Boat 1826 Eugene Louis Lami
Souvenirs of London: Crossing on the Packet Boat, 1826. Eugene Louis Lami (French, 1800-1890). Lithograph, hand colored

SKETCHES OF LIFE AT MALTA: 1. A Maltese Grog-Shop, The Siren and Her Prey; 2. The Grand Masters Clock at the Governors Palace; 3. How Jack Spends His Money Ashore; 4

The Civil War in America: Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 22 June, 1861

Source Size = 4986 x 1229
THE PROPOSED CHANNEL FERRY: LONGITUDINAL SECTION OF FERRY STEAMER; The steamer is proposed to be 450 feet in length, 57 feet beam, and 95 feet over the paddle boxes

Source Size = 4975 x 2471
THE PROPOSED CHANNEL FERRY: THE FERRY STEAMER; The steamer is proposed to be 450 feet in length, 57 feet beam, and 95 feet over the paddle boxes

Source Size = 1881 x 2529
The Duke of Edinburghs Collection at the South Kensington Museum, London: Manilla Girl Waiting for the Ferry Boat

Source Size = 3776 x 4995
THE FRENCH IN TONKIN (VIETNAM): 1. Magazine in the Citadel of Hanoi. 2. Palace of the Governor at Saigon. 3. Mission Houses at Bo-Lieou. 4. A Street in Hanoi. 5. A Ferry near Hue. 6

Source Size = 3762 x 1445
The War in Egypt: the Ferry at Kantara on the Suez Canal

Source Size = 3753 x 5017
H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AT LIVERPOOL, JOTTINGS ON THE MERSEY 1. Banks near Eastham. 2. Eastham. 3. Birkenhead Warehouses and Water Tower (Hydraulic). 4. New Ferry. 5. New Brighton Sands, &c. 6

Source Size = 5776 x 2118
The Civil War in America: the Ten Pounder Gun Battery (Federalist) at Budds Ferry, Lower Potomac, Opposite the Confederate Batteries on the Virginia Shore

Source Size = 5844 x 1702
The Civil War in America: the Confederate Batteries on the Lower Potomac, Virginia Shore, Opposite Budds Ferry, Government Store Schooners Running the Blockade

Source Size = 3974 x 2744
Hampton Races: the Ferry at Moulsey, 1866

Source Size = 3951 x 1906
The Louise Marie, Ostend and Dover Packet-Boat, 1867

Source Size = 2568 x 1902
Flood on the Great Northern Railway, between Darlington and Ferry-Hill Stations

THE FERRY BOAT, BY J. RICHARDSON, 1873
" THE FERRY BOAT, " BY J. RICHARDSON, 1873

Venice, 1892, A ferry by Barca across the Giudecca, Italy

Steamboat intended to serve as a ferry service on the Seine, during the universal exposition, 1867 (model with impellers)

Dort or Dordrecht: The Dort packet-boat from Rotterdam, The Netherlands becalmed Inscribed, lower right: " Dort" Signed and dated, lower right: " JMW Turner RA 1818"

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"Journeying through Time: The Fascinating World of Packet Boats" Step aboard the time machine as we delve into the captivating history of packet boats. From the bustling Calais Pier to the serene Newhaven Harbor, these vessels have left an indelible mark on maritime travel. In JMW Turner's engraving, "The Packet-Boat coming in, " we witness the anticipation and excitement that filled Calais Pier as passengers eagerly awaited their loved ones' arrival. The scene is mirrored in his masterpiece "A Packet Boat off Dover, " where a majestic vessel glides across choppy waters, symbolizing resilience and adventure. Henry Moore's depiction of the "Newhaven Packet" transports us to a bygone era when these boats were lifelines connecting coastal towns. Its graceful silhouette against a vibrant sky evokes a sense of tranquility and possibility. Traveling further back in time, Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding's painting captures a dramatic moment as a packet boat enters harbor amidst crashing waves. It serves as a reminder of both the bravery and perils faced by seafarers throughout history. Wenceslaus Hollar takes us on an artistic voyage with his intricate etchings. In "A yacht and three warships in a storm, " he skillfully portrays the raw power of nature juxtaposed against fragile vessels battling for survival. Meanwhile, "The Brussels Packet" showcases Hollar's attention to detail, immortalizing this ship that plied its trade during tumultuous times. Tragedy strikes in 1844 with an unknown artist capturing "The Wreck of 'The Waterman' steamer. " This haunting image reminds us that even well-built packet boats were not immune to disaster at sea – stories forever etched into maritime lore. Yet amidst adversity, there are tales of triumph like "The Mail Packet from Alexandria. " With Marseilles serving as backdrop, this painting depicts an Indian Mail packet boat, laden with precious cargo and bound for distant shores.