Rescue Boats Collection

Coastwise: Hauled to Safety (b/w photo)
8671410 Coastwise: Hauled to Safety (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hauled to Safety)

Sea Adventure: The wreck of the "Indian Chief" (colour litho)
8668760 Sea Adventure: The wreck of the "Indian Chief" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The 'SS Germanic', 1850
3478493 The 'SS Germanic', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the 'SS Germanic' picking up members of the crew of the stricken ship)

Henry Greathead's design of a lifeboat, 1850
3331041 Henry Greathead's design of a lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Greathead's design of a lifeboat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Henry Greathead's design of a lifeboat, 1850
3331039 Henry Greathead's design of a lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Greathead's design of a lifeboat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The lifeboat 'Quiver' at Margate Kent, 1850
3331036 The lifeboat 'Quiver' at Margate Kent, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the lifeboat 'Quiver' at Margate Kent being launched to go to help a ship in danger)

The crew of the Caister lifeboat rescuing a survivor from a fishing smack wrecked on the Barber Sand, 1850
3331031 The crew of the Caister lifeboat rescuing a survivor from a fishing smack wrecked on the Barber Sand, 1850; (add.info)

Lower the Lifeboat, 1850
3478533 Lower the Lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'Lower the Lifeboat' depicting a man shouting during a raging storm. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331021 The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The testing a self-righting lifeboat in the yard of the National Lifeboat Institution, 1850
3331018 The testing a self-righting lifeboat in the yard of the National Lifeboat Institution, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the testing a self-righting lifeboat in the yard of the National)

Wood & Roger's system for lowering a lifeboat from a moving ship, 1850
3330876 Wood & Roger's system for lowering a lifeboat from a moving ship, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Wood & Roger's system for lowering a lifeboat from a moving ship)

A lifeboat capsizing because of difficulty of lowering from the boat, 1850
3330875 A lifeboat capsizing because of difficulty of lowering from the boat, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a lifeboat capsizing because of difficulty of lowering from the boat)

The launching of a Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331026 The launching of a Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water)

The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331015 The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The crowds gathered to watch the launch of a lifeboat in Manchester, 1850
3331009 The crowds gathered to watch the launch of a lifeboat in Manchester, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the crowds gathered to watch the launch of a lifeboat in Manchester)

The lowering of a passenger into a lifeboat, 1850
3330872 The lowering of a passenger into a lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the lowering of a passenger into a lifeboat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, c.1836 (oil on canvas)
7337699 The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, c.1836 (oil on canvas) by Chambers, George the Elder (1803-40); 73.7x120.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The launching of a Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331029 The launching of a Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water)

A lifeboat returning home with men it has saved from a shipwreck, 1850
3331017 A lifeboat returning home with men it has saved from a shipwreck, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a lifeboat returning home with men it has saved from a shipwreck)

A modern steam lifeboat, 1850
3331007 A modern steam lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a modern steam lifeboat, structed at Blackwall. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

600 lives rescued from the 'Connaught' by the American ship 'Minnie Shiffe'r in the Atlantic
7341905 600 lives rescued from the 'Connaught' by the American ship 'Minnie Shiffe'r in the Atlantic, 8 October 1860, 19th century (watercolour) by Brierly

To his Grace the Duke of Northumberland... this historical record of Female heroism inspired by humanity as exemplified
7342625 To his Grace the Duke of Northumberland... this historical record of Female heroism inspired by humanity as exemplified in the rescue on the 7th September

Darling and his Daughter, Grace, off to the wreck of the Forfarshire. Keeper of the Longstone Lighthouse in the Farne
7342624 Darling and his Daughter, Grace, off to the wreck of the Forfarshire. Keeper of the Longstone Lighthouse in the Farne Islands (engraving) by Carmichael

A youth rescued from a shark, 1779 (mezzotint)
7342164 A youth rescued from a shark, 1779 (mezzotint) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815) (after); 50.8x61.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

HMS 'Audacious' sinking off Loch Swilly after striking a mine, 27 October 1914
7341751 HMS 'Audacious' sinking off Loch Swilly after striking a mine, 27 October 1914, early 20th century (watercolour) by Wyllie

The Lifeboat (colour litho)
8648837 The Lifeboat (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lifeboat. Illustration for The Graphic Object Reader)

A Scene in the First Voyage of the Shannon under Captain Sir William Peel V.C...., 19th century (lithograph, tinted)
7342755 A Scene in the First Voyage of the Shannon under Captain Sir William Peel V.C...., 19th century (lithograph, tinted) by Dutton

The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331025 The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331024 The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Henry Greathead's design of a lifeboat, 1850
3331044 Henry Greathead's design of a lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Greathead's design of a lifeboat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331037 The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331034 The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A standard 33ft Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat, 1850
3331030 A standard 33ft Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Various views of a standard 33ft Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat)

The ringing of the alarm bell to call out the crew of the Caister lifeboat, 1850
3331005 The ringing of the alarm bell to call out the crew of the Caister lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the ringing of the alarm bell to call out the crew of the Caister lifeboat)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669913 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of the 1 June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas)
7337673 The Battle of the 1 June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas) by Loutherbourg, Philippe Jacques de (1740-1812); 266.5x373.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Wreck of the 'Lady Burgess' East Indiaman amongst the Cape de Verde Islands, April 21, 1806 (aquatint)
7342561 The Wreck of the 'Lady Burgess' East Indiaman amongst the Cape de Verde Islands, April 21, 1806 (aquatint, coloured) by Sartorius

The life boat 'Mary White' rescuing the crew of the American ship 'Northern Belle'
7342184 The life boat 'Mary White' rescuing the crew of the American ship 'Northern Belle', 1857 (coloured lithograph) by Carmichael

The Sunderland Lifeboat, 1850
3331040 The Sunderland Lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Sunderland lifeboat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The lifeboat and equipment of the Societe de Sauvetage, 1850
3331028 The lifeboat and equipment of the Societe de Sauvetage, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the lifeboat and equipment of the Societe de Sauvetage)

The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331020 The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The crew of the Caister lifeboat rescuing a survivor from a fishing smack wrecked on the Barber Sand, 1850
3331016 The crew of the Caister lifeboat rescuing a survivor from a fishing smack wrecked on the Barber Sand, 1850; (add.info)

Sailors in a lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331014 Sailors in a lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting sailors in a lifeboat into the water. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Beaching the lifeboat (engraving)
8635209 Beaching the lifeboat (engraving) by Wimperis, Edmund Morison (1835-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beaching the lifeboat)

Distressing situation of the 'Guardian' sloop, Captain Riou, after striking on a floating Island of ice
7341664 Distressing situation of the 'Guardian' sloop, Captain Riou, after striking on a floating Island of ice, 1809 (aquatint) by Unknown Artist

The loss of HMS 'Conqueror', c.1862 (pen & wash)
7341722 The loss of HMS 'Conqueror', c.1862 (pen & wash) by Mends, George Pechell (1815-71); 17.9x22.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Expedition Brigg as she appeared wreck'd on the western point of the island of Sta Cruiz Teneriffe December
7341534 The Expedition Brigg as she appeared wreck'd on the western point of the island of Sta Cruiz Teneriffe December 1774, 1775 (watercolour) by Bray

Grace Darling's lifeboat, 1850
3331042 Grace Darling's lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Grace Darling's lifeboat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Rescue Boats: A Glimpse into the Heroic Tales of Maritime Rescues" Step back in time to witness the daring acts of bravery as lifeboats and Manby apparatus set off towards stranded vessels, depicted in a captivating 19th-century oil on canvas. The Shipwreck of the ship Eider comes alive through a historic digital reproduction, showcasing the relentless efforts of lifeboats in action. The war-torn Atlantic finds its place among these tales, portrayed vividly in a mesmerizing color lithograph. As we delve deeper into maritime history, an awe-inspiring color litho reveals the tragic end of a great ocean liner, reminding us of both triumphs and losses at sea. Heroes emerge from every corner as we explore further. In another striking color lithograph titled "Heroic Sailors, " their valor shines through even amidst treacherous waters. The heart-wrenching tragedy surrounding the English submarine Thetis is brought to life with poignant strokes on yet another color litho. Not limited to past events alone, rescue boats continue to play crucial roles throughout history. Witnessed through vibrant colors and intricate details on a German battleship Graf von Spee's depiction during battle against three English cruisers in 1939. Amongst these gripping stories lies one that leaves us pondering - an intense moment captured forever in a color litho where Captain Berend Jacobsen Karpfanger chooses his fate over salvation by exclaiming "I die with my. . " before meeting his demise. Even beyond dramatic rescues or naval battles, everyday scenes unfold within engravings such as "Called to the Life-Boat. " These illustrations remind us that they can always ready for duty when lives hang precariously by a thread. Le Vocabulaire Illustre takes us closer still with an engraving illustrating different languages' term for "rescue boat. " It serves as a reminder that the concept of saving lives transcends borders and cultures.