Shipped Collection

Burma (Myanmar) - Rangoon (Yangon) - Elephants
Elephant scenes from Yangon (formerly Rangoon), Myanmar (formerly Burma). The Elphants are being shipped onto a steamer and working/moving teak logs

Food being unloaded in the Channel Islands; Second World War
Photograph showing the unloading of crates of food in St. Peter Port, Guernsey, 1945. After nearly five years of German occupation the civilian population of the islands had very little food

Lion Brewery
The Lion Brewery Co is a British heritage brewery that was founded in 1836 in Lambeth, London. For over a hundred years, the brewery shipped its heavily-hopped ales to trading posts

Jingo the Zoo Elephant Goes to America 1903
Jingo a African elephant replacement to Jumbo at Zoological Society's Gardens (London Zoo). Children having a ride around Regent's Park

One of the eight engines built under contract by the North British Locomotive Company, Ltd, being shipped aboard the M.V Beldis. Date: 1933

Spanish Refugee Children near Southampton 1937
Spanish children, refugees from the Spanish Civil War, enjoying their first meal at the North Stoneham Camp, near Southampton

Spanish Refugees leaving the Habana, Southampton 1937
Spanish children, refugees from the Spanish Civil War, on the gangplank of the liner Habana docked at Southampton, 1937. These children were shipped out of Republican-held Bilbao to protect them

The Chin-Lushai Expedition, the Meean Mir Coolie Corps at Calcutta waiting to be shipped (engraving)
1047158 The Chin-Lushai Expedition, the Meean Mir Coolie Corps at Calcutta waiting to be shipped (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in Brazil, the Explosion of a Powder Magazine off Rio de Janeiro, Scenes on the Island of Governador
1063281 The War in Brazil, the Explosion of a Powder Magazine off Rio de Janeiro, Scenes on the Island of Governador, where the Three British Officers lost their Lives (b/w photo)

Napier lorry being tested by Russians for WWI
Napier lorry being tested by Russians for First World War (WWI), several 100 were shipped to Russia. Date: circa 1914

At the Royal Dockyard, Woolwich, artillery horses are shipped to the Crimea Date: 1855

Junkers Ju 88 D-1 / Trop FE-1598
(ex Royal Romanian Air Force) - Junkers Ju 88 D-1/Trop FE-1598 (Werk Nr. 430650 / HK959 / Baksheesh ), in outdoor storage / display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force

XNBL-1 AS64215 main undercarriage bungee shock absorber
Main undercarriage unit bungee shock absorber of Engineering Division XNBL-1 AS64215, (also known as The Barling Bomber and Witteman-Lewis XNBL-1 and McCook Field Project P-303)

Engineering Division XNBL-1 AS64215 forward fuselage
Forward fuselage of Engineering Division XNBL-1 AS64215, (also known as The Barling Bomber and Witteman-Lewis XNBL-1 and McCook Field Project P-303)

Engineering Division XNBL-1 AS64215, (also known as The Barling Bomber and Witteman-Lewis XNBL-1 and McCook Field Project P-303), during manufacture at Witteman-Lewis Co

Engineering Division XNBL-1 AS64215 main undercarriage
Main undercarriage unit of Engineering Division XNBL-1 AS64215, (also known as The Barling Bomber and Witteman-Lewis XNBL-1 and McCook Field Project P-303), during manufacture at Witteman-Lewis Co

OJ Concentrate Plant Date: 1950

Nonsuch House was a four-storey house on London Bridge, completed in 1579. It is the earliest documented prefabricated building

Kenmare Bay, Co Kerry, Ireland

Crew United States Steam-Sloop Colorado Shipped
Crew of the United States Steam-Sloop " Colorado, " Shipped at Boston, June 1861, 1861. Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910). Wood engraving

Co Kerry, Dingle Harbour

Fishing Trawler, Howth Harbour, Co Dublin, Ireland

Killybegs Harbour, Co Donegal, Ireland

Howth Harbour & Irelands Eye, Co Dublin, Ireland

Shipwrecks, Bunbeg, Co Donegal

Tory Island, Co Donegal, Ireland, Cottage And Boat

Indian soldiers at Portsmouth Dock Yard
Indian troops at Portsmouth in 1882 waiting to be shipped to Egypt to tackle a rebellion against British rule. The British relied heavily on Indian troops to enforce their military power. Date: 1882

Short-Bristow Crusader N226 at Felixstowe
Short-Bristow Crusader, N226, at Felixstowe before being shipped to Venice

A Zebra - presented to Queen Victoria
The Zebra presented to Queen Victoria by King Menelik II of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) - pictured here at its new home at the New Zebra House at the Royal Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, London

Statue of Liberty being made in Paris 1884
The Statue of Liberty being made in Paris, before being shipped to New York. Date: 1884

The Chin-Lushai Expedition, the Meean Mir Coolie Corps at Calcutta Waiting to be Shipped, India, Engraving 1890

A de Havilland DH104 Dove shipped to New Zealand made its first flight from Rongotai Airfield, Wellington, on 9 February 1948. Date: 1948

Horatio Allen (1802-1889) American civil engineer and railroad pioneer. Assisted in the design of the Erie Canal. In 1828 he was sent to England to study steam locomotives in mine railways

Casting the speculum metal mirror for the Great Melbourne telescope. The first casting of the 48-inch (122cm) mirror was made on 3 July 1866

The Chin-Lushai Expedition, the Meean Mir Coolie Corps at Calcutta Waiting to be Shipped, India, Engraving 1890

Ye Olde Jersey Milk Can
A Jersey Milk Can with a (rather faint and poorly detailed) central scene of the export of Jersey Cattle

Braille Library
Reserve Braille library stock in the Paris, France headquarters, from which books are shipped in six languages to forty countries

Obelisk at Alexandria
One of two obelisks from Alexandria, which were removed and shipped to London and New York as the eroneously monikered Cleopatras Needles

Ambulance Aeroplane
A twin-engined Beechcraft Ambulance Plane, one of three ordered by Sweden, being shipped from New York harbour, USA

New York / Paris / Liberty
New York: the Statue of Liberty being made in Paris, before being shipped to New York

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"From Burma to Rangoon: Majestic Elephants Shipped for a Royal Parade" During the colonial era, Burma (now Myanmar) was known for its majestic elephants. In 1903, one such magnificent creature named Jingo embarked on an extraordinary journey across the seas. "Jingo the Zoo Elephant Goes to America, " read the headlines as this gentle giant set sail from Rangoon (Yangon) towards new horizons. Shifting our focus to a different time and place, we find ourselves amidst the chaos of World War II. Food scarcity plagued many regions, including the Channel Islands. However, hope arrived in unexpected ways when ships unloaded vital supplies that sustained communities during those trying times. In 1933, another significant shipment took place aboard the M. V Beldis - eight engines crafted by the North British Locomotive Company Ltd were carefully loaded onto this vessel. These powerful machines would soon traverse vast distances and connect people through efficient transportation systems. The year is now 1937; Southampton becomes a temporary haven for Spanish refugee children fleeing their war-torn homeland. With heavy hearts but hopeful spirits, they boarded ships like Habana bound for safer shores - leaving behind memories of their beloved country. Meanwhile, at Portsmouth Dock Yard, Indian soldiers eagerly awaited their departure to serve alongside British forces during wartime endeavors. Their presence symbolized unity and shared values between nations facing common challenges. Across continents and oceans lies Africa's vibrant marketplaces where goods are traded with dreams of reaching American shores. Lithographs capture these bustling scenes as merchants prepare products destined for distant lands - showcasing global commerce at its finest. Fast forward to post-war years; The Queen Elizabeth liner seeks refuge in New York's port after braving treacherous waters during her transatlantic voyage. Amidst towering skyscrapers and bustling streets filled with diverse cultures, she finds solace before continuing her maritime adventures once more. Delving into history, we uncover the Chin-Lushai Expedition of Calcutta.