Rescue Operation Collection

Two Short Sunderlands rescuing crew, 1940
An artists impression of two Short Sunderlands rescuing the crew of the torpedoed merchant ship Kensington Court, 1940. On 18th September 1939 Kensington Court was stopped by U-32 with 13 shots of

Man demonstrating ship rescue apparatus, 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Man demonstrating ship rescue apparatus, 1919. Shows man with a breeches buoy, a rope-based device to rescue people from wrecked ships

The Page Bank Colliery-pit on Fire, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Page Bank Colliery-pit on Fire, 1858. Industrial accident near Durham. The fire is supposed to have originated by a spark from the furnace failing into the shaft...An attempt was made by two of

The Wreck of the Strathmore: taking the Survivors from the Island...1876. Creators: W. J. P. W. H. O
The Wreck of the Strathmore: taking the Survivors from the Island, from a sketch supplied by Mr. Spencer Joslen, 1876....the emigrant-ship Strathmore [was wrecked], in July last

The Livingstone Expedition in Africa - Dr. Livingstone's station [on] the Kongone River... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Livingstone Expedition in Africa - Dr. Livingstone's station at the mouth of the Kongone River, on the Zambezi Delta, 1860. Engraving from a sketch by...T. Baines, Esq

At sea; Shipwreck survivors hoist themselves aboard the lifeboat, 1917. Creator: Unknown
At sea; Shipwreck survivors hoist themselves aboard the lifeboat, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

At sea; Amid the lifeboatds, rafts and swimmers, a French gunboat arrives... 1917. Creator: Unknown
At sea; Amid the lifeboatds, rafts and swimmers, a French gunboat arrives to collect the shipwreck survivors of the "Sontay", 1917

At Sea; After the "Sontay" was torpedoed on April 16, 1917, at noon: the last passenger... 1917
At Sea; After the "Sontay" was torpedoed on April 16, 1917, at noon: the last passengers board into lifeboats. The "Sontay" was going from Marseille to Salonika

Shipwreck, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Pierre-Jacques Volaire
Shipwreck, mid-late 18th century. Dramatic scene: survivors cling to rocks being battered by huge waves

Shipwreck, before 1812. Creator: Philip James de Loutherbourg
Shipwreck, before 1812. Dramatic scene: survivors and dead bodies on rocks being battered by huge waves

Tombe a la Mer; L'equipage du zeppelin L-15, atteint d'un obus a l'arriere, au cours d'un raid sur l'Est de l'Angleterre et tombe dans l'estuaire de la Tamise, 1916

The Ship "Bengal" rescuing the crew of "The Child of the Regiment", 1858. Creator: Smyth
The Ship "Bengal" rescuing the crew of "The Child of the Regiment", 1858. Engraving from a sketch by Theodore Walter, chief officer of the Child of the Regiment

Lisbon Bar during a Gale of Wind, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Lisbon Bar during a Gale of Wind, 1858....an incident is depicted which shows the effective means possessed by our Royal Mail packets for saving life at sea

Wreck of "The Polyphemus", off Hautsholmen Lighthouse, 1856. Creator: Smyth
Wreck of "The Polyphemus", off Hautsholmen Lighthouse, 1856. A war-steamer driven on shore, coast of Jutland. Minute-guns of distress had been fired...to call the attention of a vessel

The Graphic, Front Cover March 13th.1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover March 13th. 1886, 1886. The drifting of the "Columbine" across the North Sea. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33

Le Zeppelin "L-15" abattu dans l'estuaire de la Tamise; Le "L-15" photographie au petit jour, le

Le Zeppelin "L-15" abattu dans l'estuaire de la Tamise; L'equipage du L-15 se rend... 1916
Le Zeppelin "L-15" abattu dans l'estuaire de la Tamise; L'equipage du L-15 se rend au chalutier-patrouilleur "Olivine" dans la nuit du 31 mars au 1eravril

'Le sauvetage de marins allemands par l'equipage d'un sous-marin Britannique. 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le sauvetage de marins allemands par l'equipage d'un sous-marin Britannique, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Loss of the Brig "Vine", of Bristol, at Whitby, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Loss of the Brig "Vine", of Bristol, at Whitby, [North Yorkshire], 1850....the vessel...struck upon the sands, about 200 yards from the entrance to the harbour

The Southwold Life-boat making for the rescue of a ship's crew on the outer shoal, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Southwold Life-boat making for the rescue of a ship's crew on the outer shoal, 1862. View of...a very gallant and prompt service rendered on the 28th January by the Southwold life-boat

Rescue of the Countess De Burgh, from Montgomery Castle, 1836. Creators: Unknown
Rescue of the Countess De Burgh, from Montgomery Castle, 1836. Elizabeth de Burgh (c1289-1327) was the second wife and queen consort of King Robert I of Scotland

The Nile Expedition, 1884-85: The Naval Brigade... rescuing Sir Charles Wilson, 1885, (1901)
The Nile Expedition, 1884-85: The Naval Brigade under Lord Charles Beresford rescuing Sir Charles Wilson, February 1885, (1901)

Boat from the "Madras" Steamer picking up an Arab Budgerow in the Red Sea, with Capt Gough... 1857
Boat from the "Madras" Steamer picking up an Arab Budgerow in the Red Sea, with Capt. Gough and the Australian Mails, 1857....the Royal mail steamer Emeu

Apollo 13 Recovery Area, 1970. Creator: NASA
Apollo 13 Recovery Area, 1970. Astronaut John L. Swigert Jr. command module pilot, is lifted aboard a helicopter in a Billy Pugh helicopter rescue net while astronaut James A. Lovell Jr

Apollo 8 Recovery, 1968. Creator: NASA
Apollo 8 Recovery, 1968. A team of U.S. Navy underwater demolition swimmers prepares the Apollo 8 command module for being hoisted aboard the carrier U.S.S

Apollo 10 Helicopter Recovery, 1969. Creator: NASA
Apollo 10 Helicopter Recovery, 1969. A Navy helicopter arrivies to recover the Apollo 10 astronauts, seen entering a life raft

Watson and the Shark, 1778. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Watson and the Shark, 1778

Off Beachy Head, c1870. Chalk headland in East Sussex, England on the English Channel and a danger to shipping. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"

Two policemen save a family, 1930. Creator: Unknown
Two policemen save a family, 1930. Deux Gendarmes Sauvent Une Famille. French policemen rescue a family and their horse from floods. Front cover of " Le Petit Journal Illustre"

H. M. S. Glowworm Sunk, 1940, (1940)
H.M.S. Glowworm Sunk, 1940, (1940). Oil covered survivors being rescued by a German ship after the HMS Glowworm a British minelaying destroyer sank. From The War in Pictures

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"Unyielding Courage: Tales of Heroic Rescue Operations throughout History" Two Short Sunderlands Rescuing Crew, 1940: In the midst of World War II, brave aviators risked their lives to save stranded crew members, exemplifying unwavering determination and selflessness. Rescue of the Countess De Burgh from Montgomery Castle, 1836: An unknown group of valiant individuals orchestrated a daring rescue mission that defied societal norms and showcased the power of unity in times of crisis. The Nile Expedition, 1884-85: The Naval Brigade. . rescuing Sir Charles Wilson, 1885 (1901): Amidst treacherous waters and hostile conditions during an expedition along the Nile River, a courageous naval brigade successfully rescued Sir Charles Wilson against all odds. Apollo 13 Recovery Area, 1970: NASA's relentless efforts in space exploration were put to test when Apollo 13 faced a catastrophic incident. However, through meticulous planning and teamwork, they managed to recover the astronauts safely back to Earth. Apollo 8 Recovery, 1968: As humanity ventured further into space for the first time with Apollo missions, NASA's recovery team ensured that every astronaut returned home triumphantly after their historic journey around the moon. Apollo 10 Helicopter Recovery, 1969: In preparation for landing on the moon during one final rehearsal before Apollo11's historic mission; NASA executed a flawless helicopter recovery operation ensuring safe return for astronauts Gene Cernan and Thomas Stafford. Watson and the Shark by John Singleton Copley -1778: Inspired by true events where a young boy was attacked by a shark while swimming off Havana Harbor; this iconic painting captures bravery as fellow sailors rushed to his aid showcasing humanity's indomitable spirit even in dire circumstances. Off Beachy Head c1870.