Salvaging Collection

The Wreckage, 1898--1901 (oil on canvas)
1128203 The Wreckage, 1898-A-1901 (oil on canvas) by Hemy, Charles Napier (1841-1917); 153.5x247.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; English

The New Jerusalem, c1900. Christ, who has redeemed the world through his Crucifixion, waits at the entrance to The New Jerusalem to welcome the saved

LFB and London Salvage Corps at a serious fire
With 25 pumps attending a serious fire at Eversholt House, 163 Eversholt Street, NW1, the London Salvage Corps bring in reinforcements to deal with the effects of firefighting operations

Playing a piano amid the destruction - The Blitz
One of the men working on debris clearance in London succeeded in wresting a tune from this battered piano - circa late 1940

Project Azorian, 1970s
Project Azorian. Artwork showing the secret US operation carried out by the CIA to recover a sunken Soviet submarine in the 1970s

Salvage operation in Victoria Park Road, East London, WW2
Salvage operation in Victoria Park Road, East London, following a flying bomb explosion, 19 June 1944. Date: 1944

The salvaging of a sunken ship, 1850
3359180 The salvaging of a sunken ship, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the salvaging of a sunken ship. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The salvaging of a sunken ship, 1850
3359485 The salvaging of a sunken ship, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the salvaging of a sunken ship. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Fire at a Gunpowder Depot at Grahovo, 1876. Creator: C.R
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Fire at a Gunpowder Depot at Grahovo, 1876. It is reported from Constantinople that the new Government of Sultan Mourad V. will allow an armistice of six weeks

Relevement du "Medjidie" a Odessa : le croiseur est soutenu par des chalands, et des... c1915
Relevement du "Medjidie" a Odessa : le croiseur est soutenu par des chalands, et des pompes a vapeur vident l'eau, en attendant qu'il soit hisse sur le dock flottant, c1915

Picture shows a lady salvaging a variety of goods, such as pots and pans, plates, china, a kettle, and hoover, iron goods

Scapa Flow, salvaging Battleship Baden

Salvaging German battleship Baden, Scapa Flow, Orkney, June 1919

Salvaging German Destroyer G102, Scapa Flow, Orkney, June 1919

Scapa Flow, Salvaging destroyer G102

Bomb damage in a London suburb, WW2
Bomb damage in a London suburb during the Second World War (23 August 1940). Bombs were dropped in the early hours of the morning

The Treasures of the Sea, 1901 (oil on canvas)
868275 The Treasures of the Sea, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Nomellini, Plinio (1866-1943); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

Exciting rescue of two Italian workers buried in a flooded gallery in New York (colour litho)
2814860 Exciting rescue of two Italian workers buried in a flooded gallery in New York (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The divers are working on the recovery of the objects that were on board the Sirio steam shipwrecked on the coast of
2814939 The divers are working on the recovery of the objects that were on board the Sirio steam shipwrecked on the coast of Spain (colour litho) by Beltrame

A macabre discovery at the bottom of the sea (colour litho)
2808835 A macabre discovery at the bottom of the sea (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A macabre discovery at the bottom of the sea)

Wreck of the Betsy Cains on the rocks at Battery Point, Tynemouth
1213554 Wreck of the Betsy Cains on the rocks at Battery Point, Tynemouth (bodycolour & pencil & w/c on paper) by Richardson, Thomas Miles (1784-1848); 36.3x26.0 cm; Laing Art Gallery

The dramas of the deep sea, a diver attacked and clutched by the tentacles of a huge octopus (Colour Litho)
2815159 The dramas of the deep sea, a diver attacked and clutched by the tentacles of a huge octopus (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Fire at the Palace of the Empress in Beijing (colour litho)
2782198 Fire at the Palace of the Empress in Beijing (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire at the Palace of the Empress in Beijing)

Burning of the Palace of the Empress in Beijing (colour litho)
2819174 Burning of the Palace of the Empress in Beijing (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning of the Palace of the Empress in Beijing)

Illustration from Les Travailleurs de la Mer by Victor Hugo (1802-85
CHT179966 Illustration from Les Travailleurs de la Mer by Victor Hugo (1802-85) 1923 (colour litho) by Granchi-Taylor, Achille (1857-1921); Private Collection; (add.info)

Salvage operations, sunken submarine M2
Salvage operations on the sunken submarine M2, September 1932. 1932

The Rescue Operated By An Italian Brigantine, In The Atlantic Ocean, Of The Crew Of An American Schooner (Colour Litho)
2798282 The Rescue Operated By An Italian Brigantine, In The Atlantic Ocean, Of The Crew Of An American Schooner (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Salvage of bullion from the wreck of the Oceana (colour litho)
2779826 Salvage of bullion from the wreck of the Oceana (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salvage of bullion from the wreck of the Oceana)

Collecting driftwood for the cabin in which the expedition wintered
STC235550 Collecting driftwood for the cabin in which the expedition wintered, illustration from Diarium Nauticum, seu vera descriptio trium navigationum admirandarum

Like savages (colour litho)
2795596 Like savages (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Like savages. The people of Ventnor on the Isle of Wight helping themselves to the cargo of wine)

After the sinking of the German fleet at Scapa Flow (colour litho)
2808814 After the sinking of the German fleet at Scapa Flow (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the German fleet sank in Scapa Flow)

Deep Sea Divers Attempting to Raise the Farfadet
CHT215944 Deep Sea Divers Attempting to Raise the Farfadet, from Le Petit Parisien, 23rd July 1905 (colour litho) by French School

The Storm, late 17th century? Creator: Ludolf Backhuysen I
The Storm, late 17th century?

WW2 - Home Front - Schoolchildren in Chelsea, London take part in a paper-salvage campaign, carrying a total of two tonnes of paper from their school in Glebe Place to the Kings Road

Rain in Etretat. Artist: Monet, Claude (1840-1926)
Rain in Etretat. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

People salvaging items from a shipwreck on the Isle of Wright, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 27th April 1902

Deliverance of souls from Purgatory, 19th century. An angel is raising a released soul into the presence of the Virgin Mary and the Trinity of God the Father

Heavy Sea at Pourville, 1897. Artist: Monet, Claude (1840-1926)
Heavy Sea at Pourville, 1897. Found in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

Rough weather at Etretat, 1883. Artist: Monet, Claude (1840-1926)
Rough weather at Etretat, 1883. Found in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

Jenin Sept 3 Inhabitants salvaging house-hold effects
Jenin, Sept. 3, Inhabitants salvaging their house-hold effects. 1938, West Bank, Jenin

Robert Morrison, 1940
Robert Morrison, Labour MP for Tottenham, at a salvage depot amid a mass of waste-paper being put towards the war effort. Morrison was made Chairman of the inter-departmental committee on salvaging

NFS personnel in salvage operation, WW2
NFS overseas personnel in a salvage operation, helping to remove furniture from damaged houses, 27 June 1944. Date: 1944

Blitz in London - Shell Mex, Fulham, WW2
London firemen at work at Shell Mex, Townmead Road, Fulham, following a bombing raid, 23 February 1944. In the foreground are salvaged drums of lubricant which have been extinguished. Date: 1944

Salvaging furniture from damaged homes, London, WW2
Firefighters helping residents to salvage furniture from their damaged homes, London, 2 July 1944, Second World War. Date: 1944

British soldiers salvaging near Bapaume, WW1
British soldiers salvaging materials on a battlefield near Bapaume, France, on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Salvaging a Fishing Boat
Men salvaging a Ramsgate fishing smack which has run aground at Herne Bay, Kent, England, refloating it with barrels of air. Date: early 1930s

Terceira, engraved by Edward Finden (engraving)
XJF417347 Terceira, engraved by Edward Finden (engraving) by Warren, Henry (1794-1879) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: island in the Azores Archipelago; ); British, out of copyright

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"Salvaging: A Journey Through Time and Destruction" Step into the past with "The New Jerusalem, c1900, " a captivating glimpse of an era where salvaging held great importance. Witness the bravery of the LFB and London Salvage Corps as they battle a serious fire, their determination shining through. Travel to war-torn East London during WW2, where a salvage operation in Victoria Park Road showcases resilience amidst chaos. Amidst the destruction caused by The Blitz, find solace in the image of someone playing a piano - a symbol of hope amidst devastation. Fast forward to the 1970s and discover Project Azorian, an audacious endeavor that pushed boundaries in salvaging. Marvel at Scapa Flow's efforts to salvage Battleship Baden, witnessing history being preserved before your eyes. Delve deeper into Scapa Flow's rich history as German battleships like Baden and Destroyer G102 are salvaged from its depths. Uncover tales of triumph over adversity as these vessels are brought back from oblivion. Return to WW2-era London suburbs scarred by bomb damage; witness communities rallying together for recovery. These images serve as reminders that even in times of darkness, humanity can shine brightest. Finally, immerse yourself in "The Treasures of the Sea, " an oil on canvas masterpiece capturing both beauty and tragedy intertwined within maritime salvage operations. Reflect on how salvaging has shaped our world throughout history - preserving treasures lost beneath turbulent waters. In each snapshot lies a story waiting to be told – stories that celebrate human resilience and ingenuity when faced with destruction. Join us on this journey through time as we explore the artistry behind saving what was once thought irretrievable – truly showcasing the power of salvation itself.