Shipping Route Collection

The Battle of the Zuider Zee, 1573, 1663. Creator: Jan Theunisz. Blanckerhoff
The Battle of the Zuider Zee, 1573, 1663

View of the Dardanelles Strait, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
View of the Dardanelles Strait, 1742-1801. On the left the European side with the castle Kilitbahir. On the right the Asian side with the Cimenlik castle

Clash of the Dutch and British Fleets during the Passage of the Dutch Flotilla to Boulogne (1804), 1806

Dutch, English, French and American Squadrons in Japanese Waters during the Expedition led by the Fr Creator
Dutch, English, French and American Squadrons in Japanese Waters during the Expedition led by the French Commander Constant Jaures, September 1864, 1864

The Battle of Cadiz, 1608. Creator: Aert Anthonisz
The Battle of Cadiz, 1608. Other Title(s): The Battle of CadizIncident from the Battle of the Spanish Armada

The Roads of Enkhuizen, 1654-1708. Creator: Abraham Storck
The Roads of Enkhuizen, 1654-1708

Battle of the Combined Venetian and Dutch Fleets against the Turks in the Bay of Foya, 1649, 1656

Portrait of Hendrik Brouwer, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Hendrik Brouwer, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800

Pedro Miguel Locks, birdseye view, Panama Canal, between 1913 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Pedro Miguel Locks, birdseye view, Panama Canal, between 1913 and 1920

'Les routes l'Atlantique; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Les routes l'Atlantique; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

"The Barrage of the Nile", 1854. Creator: Unknown. "The Barrage of the Nile", 1854
"The Barrage of the Nile", 1854. Dam across the River Nile in Egypt. A large passage is kept close to the Eastern shore, for the steamers

Sea Lane Off Kazusa Province (Kazusa no kairo), from the series "Thirty-six Views of... c. 1830/33
Sea Lane Off Kazusa Province (Kazusa no kairo), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)", Japan, c. 1830/33

Sea Lane Off Kazusa Province (Kazusa no kairo), from the series "Thirty-six Views of... c. 1830/33
Sea Lane Off Kazusa Province (Kazusa no kairo), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)", Japan, c. 1830/33

Millroy's map of Alaska and the Klondyke gold fields, 1897. Creator: J. J. Millroy
Millroy's map of Alaska and the Klondyke gold fields, 1897. The Klondike Gold Rush of 1898 began in earnest within 18 months of a major gold strike on Bonanza Creek

Abosko-B'erneborg Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Abosko-B'erneborg Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

The Alaska Line, 1934. Creator: Alaska Steamship Co
The Alaska Line, 1934. This map, published in 1934 for the tourist market with colorful images and motifs, shows various shipping routes of the Alaska Line

Wrought-iron lighthouse on the Daedalus Reef, in the Red Sea, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Wrought-iron lighthouse on the Daedalus Reef, in the Red Sea, 1862. The great intercourse which is carried on...by what is called the overland route, has made the Red Sea almost an English highway

Wrought-iron lighthouse on the Ushruffee Reef, in the Strait of Jubal, in the Red Sea, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Wrought-iron lighthouse on the Ushruffee Reef, in the Strait of Jubal, in the Red Sea, 1862. The great intercourse which is carried on...by what is called the overland route

Lake Baikal, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Lake Baikal, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

The World in the Elizabethan Era, 1926. Creators: Unknown, Emery Walker Ltd
The World in the Elizabethan Era, 1926. Map of the world during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603). The key shows: Mediaeval Trade routes, (the shipping in Asiatic seas was oriental)

Commercial Map of the World, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Commercial Map of the World, 1902. With shipping routes. From The Century Atlas of the World. [John Walker & Co, Ltd. London, 1902]

View of the Port of Calcutta, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Port of Calcutta, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday July 14th. 1888, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday July 14th. 1888, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday August 25th. 1888, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday August 25th. 1888, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Dundee from East of Craighead, East Newport, 1865-66 (oil on canvas)
6198726 Dundee from East of Craighead, East Newport, 1865-66 (oil on canvas) by Lee, Arthur (1819-1906); 50.8x91.4 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Dundee from the River, 19th century (oil on board)
6198727 Dundee from the River, 19th century (oil on board) by Lee, Arthur (1819-1906); 33.7x51.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Arthur Lee (1819-1906)); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Dundee from the Roadstead, 1834 (oil on canvas)
6198715 Dundee from the Roadstead, 1834 (oil on canvas) by Lee, Arthur (1819-1906); 50x81 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Arthur Lee (1819-1906)); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

The Proposed Breakwater at Portland, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Proposed Breakwater at Portland, 1844. Shipping off the coast near the Isle of Portland, Dorset. The Harbour of Refuge Commissioners having just completed a careful survey of Weymouth Bay

Port Scene on the Great Lakes, ca. 1895. Creator: Unknown
Port Scene on the Great Lakes, ca. 1895

Gold Hill, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Gold Hill, Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal, c1930s. Culebra, formerly Gaillard Cut, is an artificial valley forming part of the Panama Canal and was a great engineering feat of its time

Through the Panama Canal, Pedro Miguel Locks, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Through the Panama Canal, Pedro Miguel Locks, c1930s. Pedro Miguel Locks on the Panama Canal, one of the greatest engineering works ever undertaken when it opened in 1914

Falmouth Harbour, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Falmouth Harbour, 1898. The third deepest natural harbour in the world, and the deepest in Western Europe. From " Our Own Country, Volume III"

The Supremacy of the Seas, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The Supremacy of the Seas, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: The supremacy of the British Navy and Merchant Service finds apt illustration in the photograph of a convoy of merchant

An Airship Escorting a Convoy, (1919). Creator: Unknown
An Airship Escorting a Convoy, (1919). An armed airship protects a convoy of ships, scene from the First World War, 1914-1919

Steamer Point II. Aden, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Steamer Point II. Aden, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

The Landing Stage. Aden, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
The Landing Stage. Aden, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Kantara - The Suez Canal, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Kantara - The Suez Canal, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Steamer Point in Aden, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Steamer Point in Aden, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Port-Said - Entrance of the Canal, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Port-Said - Entrance of the Canal, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Kantara - British Ship passing the Suez Canal, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Kantara - British Ship passing the Suez Canal, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Canal of Suez - The curve of el-Guersh, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Canal of Suez - The curve of el-Guersh, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Post Office and Bay, Aden, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Post Office and Bay, Aden, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Ismailia - Lac Timsah, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Ismailia - Lac Timsah, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Canal of Suez. The bitter lakes - The north light-house, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Canal of Suez. The bitter lakes - The north light-house, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Canal of Suez - Tussun curve, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Canal of Suez - Tussun curve, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Canal of Suez - Chantier VI, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Canal of Suez - Chantier VI, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Port Said. - The entrance to the canal and Offices to the Company, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Port-Said. - General view harbour. - LL. c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Port-Said. - General view harbour. - LL. c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

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"Exploring the Historic Shipping Routes: A Glimpse into Global Trade and Exploration" Step back in time to the Elizabethan Era, where the world was a vast expanse waiting to be discovered. The unknown creators of "The World in the Elizabethan Era" take us on a journey through time, showcasing the intricate shipping routes that connected nations and shaped history. Traveling further east, we arrive at the bustling Port of Calcutta in 1891. James Grant's captivating view transports us to an era when this Indian port served as a gateway for trade between Europe and Asia. The ships docked here carried precious cargo, spices, silks, and exotic treasures that fueled commerce across continents. As we flip through old newspaper covers from 1888 - "The Graphic, " we catch glimpses of maritime life during this period. Unknown artists capture scenes brimming with activity; sailors hoisting sails, merchants negotiating deals, and seafarers embarking on daring voyages. These images remind us of how crucial shipping routes were for global connectivity even centuries ago. Turning our attention towards Scotland's coastal city Dundee, we encounter stunning artworks depicting its transformation over time. From East Newport's vantage point in 1865-66 to panoramic views from both land and river captured by talented artists throughout the 19th century – these paintings showcase Dundee's reliance on shipping routes for economic growth. Venturing beyond British shores brings us face-to-face with ambitious engineering projects like Portland's Proposed Breakwater in 1844. This remarkable creation aimed to protect vessels navigating treacherous waters along England's southern coast – yet another testament to humanity's determination to enhance shipping routes for safer journeys. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies North America’s Great Lakes region depicted in an anonymous work dating back to around 1895. Here we witness a vibrant port scene teeming with ships carrying goods vital for industrial development during this era.