Sealand Collection

The conquest of the Sealand, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub. 1915
3614187 The conquest of the Sealand, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: The conquest of the Sealand, Babylonia, by the Kassites)

Royal Air Force Captured Messerschmitt Bf 110C-5 AX772 (Luftwaffe 5F-CM of $(F)/14) (W.Nr. 2177) Buit by Gothaer Waggonfabrik AG 5F-CM was based at Cherbourg

Short SA. 6 Sealand prototype G-AIVX
Short SA.6 Sealand prototype G-AIVX (msn SH.1555). Retained by Short Brothers and Harland, G-AIVX was scrapped in 1955 when the CofA was due renewal. Date: circa 1950

Cheshire West and Chester CH1 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cheshire West and Chester CH1 6

Babylonian boundary-stone recording a gift of land
A Babylonian boundary stone (kudurru), Kassite dynasty, about 1125-1100 BC, probably from southern Iraq. The cuneiform inscription records the gift of land near Edina in South Babylonia to Gula-eresh

Curved swords. From Rorby, Zealand. C. 1550 BC. Bronze Age
Curved swords sacrificed in a bog. C. 1550 BC. Bronze Age. Made in Scandinavia. From Rorby, western Zealand. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Trepanned skull of a man. 3500-3400 BC. Denmark
Trepanned skull of a man. 21-35 years old. 3500-3400 BC. From Dojringe Mose, Zealand. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Polished flint axes. 3700-3500 BC. From Hagelbjerggard, central Zealand. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Flint axe of stone from Denmark
Flint axe of stone. Neolithic. From Denmark. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Short S44 Sealand of BritWest Indies flying

close up of wheat

Close up of wheat
close up of wheat

Dog sniffing crab
Black Labrador sniffing crab

Camelion
close up of Camelion

Yellow mustard field and blue sky
A mustard field in full bloom, spring in rural Denmark

Female symbol in love heart on a tree
Two female symbols in a love heart on a tree

Round hay bale in wheat field
Round bale of hay on a field in Denmark

Spring grass and cloudy sky

The first Short SA6 Sealand, G-AIVX, at the SBAC show in Farnborough on 8 September 1948

Short SA6 Sealand, G-AKLV

Short SA6 Sealand, G-AKLO, over Stangford Lough

Short SA6 Sealand in the hangar with the Short S35 Shetland II, G-AGVD, behind

Co-designers A P Freeman and T Rayner (in cockpit)
Co-designers A.P. Freeman and T. Rayner (in cockpit) discuss the performance of the Sealand SH1 hovercraft. c.1970

Sealand SH1 hovercraft on trial at Marine Lake, West Kirby, Cheshire, c.1970

Short SA6 Sealand of the Indian Navy

Short SA6 Sealand G-AKLO the European demonstrator aircraft
Short SA6 Sealand, G-AKLO, the European demonstrator aircraft

Short SA6 Sealand G-AKLN
Short SA6 Sealand, G-AKLN

The first prototype Short SA6 Sealand G-AIVX
The first prototype Short SA6 Sealand, G-AIVX

de Havilland DH89B Dragon Rapide G-AKRR
de Havilland DH89B Dragon Rapide, G-AKRR, photographed from a Short Sealand

Harbour - containers stacked on quayside and container cargo ship in harbour and docks
MAB-610 Harbour - containers stacked on quayside and container cargo ship in harbour and docks Napier - North Island - New Zealand Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

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"Sealand: A Journey Through Time and Land" Embark on a captivating journey through the conquest of Sealand, as depicted in Hutchinson's History of the Nations published in 1915. Discover the rich history that unfolds within its borders, from ancient Babylonian boundary-stones recording land gifts to curved swords dating back to 1550 BC during the Bronze Age. Witness the remnants of civilizations past with intriguing artifacts like a trepanned skull from Denmark, showcasing medical practices dating back to 3500-3400 BC. Marvel at polished flint axes found in Hagelbjerggard and Maglehojs Vange, offering insights into early human craftsmanship around 3700-3500 BC. Intriguingly, it also played a role in aviation history when Royal Air Force captured Messerschmitt Bf 110C-5 AX772 during World War II. Additionally, explore Short SA. 6 Sealand prototype G-AIVX - an aircraft that symbolizes innovation and progress. As you navigate through Cheshire West and Chester CH1 Map today, immerse yourself in its natural beauty while contemplating how this land has evolved over centuries. From funerary trappings discovered at Dragsholm dating back to 3800 BC to modern-day wonders like Short S44 Sealand of BritWest Indies flying high above these lands – every corner holds stories waiting to be uncovered. Sealand is more than just a place; it is a testament to humanity's enduring presence throughout time. So come along and unravel the mysteries hidden within this remarkable destination.