Soundings Collection

Map of Lanzarote, Canary Islands, with soundings in fathoms. Date: 1835

The Royal Tour, taking soundings off Suez (litho)
1040350 The Royal Tour, taking soundings off Suez (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Tour, taking soundings off Suez)

The Navy Abroad, a Surveying Expedition in the New Hebrides (engraving)
1062522 The Navy Abroad, a Surveying Expedition in the New Hebrides (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Navy Abroad)

The Channel Tunnel, taking Soundings on Board the "Ajax"(engraving)
1053712 The Channel Tunnel, taking Soundings on Board the " Ajax" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Channel Tunnel)

The American Centennial Exhibition, Notes on the Way to Philadelphia (engraving)
1059292 The American Centennial Exhibition, Notes on the Way to Philadelphia (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Centennial Exhibition)

The profile of Atlantis (engraving)
6002740 The profile of Atlantis (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The profile of Atlantis)

Ships Boat fitting out at Night to take Soundings of the Channel of the Dnieper (engraving)
2785589 Ships Boat fitting out at Night to take Soundings of the Channel of the Dnieper (engraving) by Dolby, Edwin Thomas (fl.1849-65); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Blowing up of Hell Gate Rocks, East River, New York (engraving)
1053828 The Blowing up of Hell Gate Rocks, East River, New York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blowing up of Hell Gate Rocks, East River, New York)

The Recent Soundings for the Atlantic Telegraph (engraving)
1097751 The Recent Soundings for the Atlantic Telegraph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Soundings for the Atlantic Telegraph)

Map of Atlantis, with its islands and connecting ridges, from deep sea soundings (engraving)
6002735 Map of Atlantis, with its islands and connecting ridges, from deep sea soundings (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Atlantis)

Ancient islands between Atlantis and the Mediterranean, from deep-sea soundings (engraving)
6002730 Ancient islands between Atlantis and the Mediterranean, from deep-sea soundings (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sailor - Heaving the Lead
A sailor heaving the lead (to take soundings) Date: 18th century

Map of Tenerife, Canary Islands, with soundings in fathoms. Date: 1838

Map of Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, with soundings in fathoms. Date: 1835

Diagram of a Whirlpool
The form of the whirlpool at the south-east of Sumbo, Sunderoe Island, Faeroe Isles, aka Monck Rock whirlpool, with the soundings

Map of Palma, Gomera and Hierro, Canary Islands
Map of Palma, Gomera and Hierro (or Ferro), Canary Islands, with soundings in fathoms. Date: 1837

Map of Naos and Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Map of the ports of Naos and Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, surveyed by the Spanish Navy in 1853, with outer soundings from a survey of 1835, updated in 1880. Date: 1881

The American Centennial Exhibition: Notes on the Way to Philadelphia, 1876; an Atlantic Swell, Music in the Bows, the Kitchen, on Soundings

Machinery for Deep-Sea Soundings, 1861
Engraving showing a selection of improved machinery designed for deep sea soundings, 1861

Ajax Takes Soundings
Before a single spadeful of earth is dug, the Ajax takes soundings to determine the best route the tunnel should follow

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"Exploring the Depths: Soundings Unveiling Hidden Wonders" Embark on a journey through the captivating Canary Islands, as depicted in detailed maps of Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, and Fuerteventura. Join The Royal Tour as they take soundings off Suez, offering a glimpse into the majestic depths surrounding this iconic location (litho). Experience The Navy Abroad's surveying expedition in the New Hebrides through an enchanting engraving that showcases their meticulous work. Witness the remarkable Channel Tunnel project unfold as they can taken aboard the "Ajax, " providing insights into this groundbreaking endeavor (engraving). Immerse yourself in history with an engraving from The American Centennial Exhibition, where notes on the way to Philadelphia come alive before your eyes. Marvel at an intriguing engraving showcasing Atlantis' profile – a mythical city whose secrets lie hidden beneath vast oceanic depths. Explore maritime adventures with an enchanting engraving depicting ships fitting out at night to take soundings of the Dnieper Channel – a testament to human curiosity and determination. Hold your breath as you witness the dramatic blowing up of Hell Gate Rocks in East River, New York – a feat accomplished through precise soundings (engraving). Delve into technological advancements with an engrossing engraving highlighting recent soundings for the Atlantic Telegraph – unveiling new possibilities for global communication. Discover how they have unraveled mysteries and revealed wonders lurking beneath our oceans' surface throughout history - opening doors to uncharted territories and endless exploration opportunities.