Prow Collection (page 3)

Les Anciennes Flottes (engraving)
2789058 Les Anciennes Flottes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Anciennes Flottes. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 1 March 1885)

HMS "Formidable"(chromolitho)
2790850 HMS " Formidable" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Formidable." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

A strange clash in the middle of the Ocean (colour litho)
2808874 A strange clash in the middle of the Ocean (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A strange clash in the middle of the ocean)

The ice that crushes (Colour Litho)
2783977 The ice that crushes (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ice that crushes)

The old Doge Enrico Dandolo sacking Constantinople, 1204
LLM454556 The old Doge Enrico Dandolo sacking Constantinople, 1204 by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The old Doge Enrico Dandolo sacking Constantinople, 1204)

Longitudinal cross-section of an armed and equipped vessel
XIR414995 Longitudinal cross-section of an armed and equipped vessel, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert, plate 47 (pencil & w/c on paper) by French School

Earl Godwin sails under London Bridge in 1052, to join his son Harold with 9 ships
STC293115 Earl Godwin sails under London Bridge in 1052, to join his son Harold with 9 ships from Ireland, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville

A Dutch Ship (colour woodblock print)
CHT182719 A Dutch Ship (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School; Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Japanese, out of copyright

Reconstruction of an ancient Roman trireme (engraving)
5997461 Reconstruction of an ancient Roman trireme (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reconstruction of an ancient Roman trireme)

Saxon raids on the coast (engraving)
969031 Saxon raids on the coast (engraving) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saxon raids on the coast)

A Rotifer Hunt (engraving)
1038444 A Rotifer Hunt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Rotifer Hunt. Illustration for The Graphic)

Orpheus as one of the Argonauts (chromolitho)
1094447 Orpheus as one of the Argonauts (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orpheus as one of the Argonauts)

Plate 7: Peleo et Talamone Argonauti condotti da Tetide, from The magnificent pageant on the Arno in Florence for the marriage of the Grand Duke

Plate 16: The Argonaut Asterion led by a young figure of lightning (Asterione argonote condoti da Giove fulmina), with two female figures seated between Asterion and the figure of lightning

Plate 2: The Argonaut Amphion led by Mercury (Anfione Argon. condotto da Mercurio), with a fantastic beast head at the prow and Amphion seated at the stern

Plate 1: Ship of Hercules (Barcha del Hercole), with dragon-headed prow and Hercules on platform behind oarsmen and standing soldiers

Cyrus Field Date: 1950

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England, London, The bow of the Cutty Sark under the new canopy creating a display space in the dry dock in Greenwich

Scandinavian wood-carvings, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Scandinavian wood-carvings, (1898). Northern - Wood Carving - Fig 1: Porch of the church at Hedal. Fig 2: Side portion of the Porch of the church at Austad

A New-York River-Front, 1874. Creator: William James Palmer
A New-York River-Front, 1874. Sailing ships on the quay in New York Harbour, New York, USA....a quaint and picturesque scene, lying but a short distance from the Battery on the East-River side

Monument at New Plymouth, to Mark the Site of the Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers, 1890. The first English settlers of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, had Puritan Calvinist religious beliefs

The old fortress of Fredrikshald, Norway, c1905. Creator: Unknown
The old fortress of Fredrikshald, Norway, c1905. From " The Underwood Travel Library - Norway". [Underwood & Underwood, London ]

Marok and the giant heights behind it, S. S. E. from Geirangerfjord, Norway, c1905
Marok and the giant heights behind it, S.S.E. from Geirangerfjord, Norway, c1905. From " The Underwood Travel Library - Norway". [Underwood & Underwood, London ]

The Battle of London Bridge, 1014 (1913). Artist: Morris Meredith Williams
The Battle of London Bridge, 1014 (1913). The Saxon bridge was pulled down in 1014 by the Norwegian prince Olaf, who was aiding King Aethelred in regaining London from the Danes

King Olafs Long Serpent, 10th century (1913). Artist: Morris Meredith Williams
King Olafs Long Serpent, 10th century (1913). The Long Serpent was a ship, constructed by the master shipbuilder Thorberg Skafhog for the Norwegian King Olaf Trygvason (c960-1000)

Youth on the Prow and Pleasure at the Helm, 1830-32, (c1915). Artist: William Etty
Youth on the Prow and Pleasure at the Helm, 1830-32, (c1915). Held by the Tate, London. From Famous Pictures of the World, c1900

Youth at the Prow and (Mixed) Pleasure at the Helm, 1912. A print from Punch, or The London Charivari, 29th May 1912

The Royal Barge, c1888. Built about 1600. In the custody of J A Messenger, Her Majestys Bargemaster. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Leading Seaman, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Leading Seaman, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Viking ship, Norway, 9th Century
The Gokstad Ship, Viking, Norway, 9th Century. Front view. Used for a Viking ship burial, the Gokstad Ship was excavated in 1880. From the Viking Ship Museum, Bygdoy

The Galley of Cleopatra, c1900. Cleopatra VII (reigned 51-30 BC) was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt, coming to the throne after the death of her father Ptolemy XII Auletes

Roman relief of a war triereme. Note the ram at the prow, and the large steering-oar at the stern

Viking ship with dragon prow, 14th century. The ship is carrying warriors to attack a second vessel (left). Detail from a painting in a Danish church

Maori canoe prow, New Zealand

Roman mosaic of a Roman warship, c. 2nd century BC
Roman mosaic of a Roman warship, in Sousse Museum. Note the ram at the prow, and the eye for good luck, c.2nd century BC

Norse dragon-prowed ship, c10th Century
Norse dragon-prowed ship. Anglo-Saxon manuscript, 10th Century. Now in the British Museum London

Come Aboard, Sir! by Edmund Blampied
An illustration by Edmund Blampied or Blam (1886-1966) of a young lady relaxing at the prow of a yacht while the breeze blows her hair

Prow barge Anton Mauve 1848 1888 paper chalk
Prow of a barge, Anton Mauve, 1848 - 1888, paper, chalk, h 156 mm × w 240 mm

Sailing, Figurehead On The Prow Of A Yacht, Ireland

MOREAU: ARGONAUTS. The Return of the Argonauts. Oil on canvas, 1890-97, by Gustave Moreau

Reflection of gondola prows, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

The Lady Gail at Tarbert, Scotland
The fishing boat " Lady Gail" tied up at the village of Tarbert in Argyll & Bute, Scotland

Peru, The prow of a large reed boat used to take tourists to the unique floating islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca

On board state barge of the Maharajah at Benares
The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) on board the state barge of the Maharajah at Benares during his tour of India, 1876. Date: 1876

Royal Golden Barge of Burma
Shoepaundogee (Shwe Phaungdawgyi) or Royal Golden Barge of Burma. circa 1795

Prow of monitor in Lindi Bay, East Africa, WW1
Prow of monitor in Lindi Bay, East Africa (now in Tanzania), during WW1. circa 1917

HMS Marlborough in dry dock in Malta. HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, named in honour of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

Farcey Gunboat
French cannoniere Farcey - a neat little steamcraft with one huge gun, and a pointed prow with which to ram an enemy vessel, Date: 1869

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"The Prow: A Symbol of Maritime Majesty and Power" The prow, a majestic feature of maritime vessels throughout history, holds tales of grandeur and strength. From the iconic Titanic and Olympic ships built by Harland & Wolff in Belfast to the bustling Front Street in Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, this symbol has left an indelible mark. Crafted with meticulous detail by skilled shipbuilders at Harland & Wolff, the prows of Titanic and Olympic stood as proud emblems of engineering marvels. These White Star Line vessels sailed through treacherous waters with grace and elegance. Traveling back further in time, we encounter the Viking Oseberg ship's prow - a fierce dragon head that struck fear into enemies' hearts while navigating uncharted territories. As night falls over Mount Nanping in 1885, a rising moon casts its ethereal glow upon a small tugboat pulling Thames River Barges. The prow leads them through darkened waters towards their destination. In Venice's enchanting canals, gondolas glide gracefully beneath arched bridges as their elegant prows slice through the tranquil waterways. This timeless scene captures the romance and allure of Italy's floating city. A Cunard poster beckons travelers to embark on luxurious voyages across vast oceans aboard magnificent ships adorned with ornate prows. It promises adventure beyond imagination. Far away in Phnom Penh during Indochina's vibrant Water Festival celebrations, colorful boats adorned with intricate prows race along the Mekong River amidst cheers from enthusiastic crowds. The prow becomes a symbol of unity and festivity for Southeast Asia. In contrast to these grand spectacles lies an intimate moment captured on film - three men rowing diligently next to the imposing prow of a steamer. Their humble boat is dwarfed by its colossal presence; yet they persist undeterred by its size – reminding us that determination conquers all.