Superstructure Collection

de Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth G-aa
de Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth, G-aa, the private aircraft of Captain Geoffrey de Havilland, became the first coupe model when it was experimentally fitted with a light wood

Ro-Ro PCC Car Transporting Vessel in Southampton Water. Since 1970 the market for exporting and importing cars has increased dramatically and the number and type of RO/ROs has increased also

The frame-work of a ship, 1850
3359224 The frame-work of a ship, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the frame-work of a ship. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The frame-work of a ship, 1850
3359225 The frame-work of a ship, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the frame-work of a ship. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Rolls-Royce Armoured Cars of The RNAS - Middle East
Rolls-Royce Armoured Cars of The Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), developed in 1914 and used during the First World War as pictured here (possibly in Egypt)

Georges Pompidou Centre, Paris, France. August 1977

Midget Submarine superstructure, 1943
Also built in the Carriage and Wagon Works at Swindon were 50 of these midget submarine superstructures which were produced for the Admiralty

Lakhta Center, Europe tallest skyscraper, and one of the world top superstructures, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Tower Bridge, Southern Main Pier, masonry superstructure, October 1893 Date: 1893

Tower Bridge, Northern Main Pier, masonry superstructure, November 1893 Date: 1893

John Rennies design for Waterloo Bridge, 1816 (engraving)
5912696 John Rennies design for Waterloo Bridge, 1816 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: John Rennies design for Waterloo Bridge)

Plan and elevation of a Regency ornate cottage, cottage ornee. Floorplan shows dining room, drawing room, kitchen, scullery, larder, hall and coatroom

Plan and elevation of a Gothic conservatory. Large greenhouse with glass roof and high windows. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1816

Building the Bridge over the Atbara River in the Soudan (b / w photo)
1592556 Building the Bridge over the Atbara River in the Soudan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Williamsburg Bridge over East River during construction, 1898 (b / w photo)
NYH258310 Williamsburg Bridge over East River during construction, 1898 (b/w photo) by Hall, G.P. & Son (1876-1914); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Effects of Japanese Fire on Chinese Ironclads (litho)
1039089 Effects of Japanese Fire on Chinese Ironclads (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Effects of Japanese Fire on Chinese Ironclads)

Williamsburg Bridge, 1909 (b / w photo)
NYH258355 Williamsburg Bridge, 1909 (b/w photo) by Hall, G.P. & Son (1876-1914); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Upward view of the glass dome and pendentive, completed 1877 (photo)
JFS249909 Upward view of the glass dome and pendentive, completed 1877 (photo) by Mengoni, Giuseppe (1829-77); Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Milan

New Ships of the British Navy, HMS "Inflexible"(engraving)
1054861 New Ships of the British Navy, HMS " Inflexible" (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Ships of the British Navy)

Floating
Steven Autry

JBO4713WT190
Bridge across the Irrawaddy River near to Mandalay in Myanmar

Carling Number 2 Mobile Home - Charles Louvet
A very early prototype mobile home - The Carling Number 2 - designed by French automotive engineer Charles Louvet, photographed in Nice in 1925

Proposed Channel bridge, 1889
Diagrams demonstrating a 24 mile long superstructure bridge to cross the Channel, proposed in 1889 as an alternative to the long-debated Channel Tunnel. The bridge was suggested by M

Personnel conduct Aqueous Film Forming Foam testing on the flight deck of USS Bataan
Atlantic Ocean, January 13, 2006 - The Repair Division of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5) conducts Aqueous Film Forming Foam testing on the ships flight deck

A Libyan Navy Foxtrot-class military submarine moored to the pier in Benghazi, Libya

View of the front section of the superstructure of the USS Intrepid
August 24, 2010 - View of the front section of the superstructure of the USS Intrepid during the Air Force Week New York City proclamation ceremony

Air department Sailors test the sprinkler system on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise
Atlantic Ocean, April 18, 2010 - Air department Sailors test the sprinkler system on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65) during sea trials

An F / A-18F Super Hornet is inspected aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
October 4, 2012 - An F/A-18F Super Hornet of VFA-103 Jolly Rogers, during flight operations on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) in the Arabian Sea in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

View of the island of anti-submarine warfare support carrier USS Shangri-La, 1969
November 1969 - A view of the red flood lamps and other equipment on the island of the anti-submarine warfare support aircraft carrier USS Shangri-La (CVS-38)

HMS Colossus, 1st class British battleship. Experimental design with main armament amidships, firing through the superstructure. Limited arc of fire. Illustration by William Frederick Mitchell

Riveted joint on bridge tower support C013 / 6185
Riveted joint. Close-up of a riveted joint on the tower support superstructure of Tensaw River Lift Bridge, Tensaw, Alabama, USA. This bridge was built in 1927 and demolished in 1995

USA, Washington, Leavenworth. Snow-covered Pipeline Bridge superstructure

Design drawing for a navigational system for an airship employing six balloons and parachutes, a deck, superstructure, and basket below. Date between 1820 and 1880

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The term "superstructure" encompasses a wide range of architectural and engineering marvels, each showcasing the ingenuity and creativity of human craftsmanship. From the iconic de Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth G-aa soaring through the skies to the massive Ro-Ro PCC Car Transporting Vessel navigating vast oceans, these structures captivate our imagination. In London, Tower Bridge stands proud with its Southern Main Pier's magnificent masonry superstructure, while its Northern Main Pier boasts an equally impressive design. These grand pillars serve as a testament to human achievement in bridge construction. Moving on from bridges to military might, the Rolls-Royce Armoured Cars of The RNAS - Middle East command attention with their formidable superstructures. These armored vehicles embody strength and resilience as they traverse challenging terrains. Delving into maritime history, we encounter a different kind of superstructure: the Midget Submarine's sleek design from 1943. This underwater vessel showcases innovation in naval technology during times of conflict. Shifting gears towards modernity, we find ourselves gazing at Europe's tallest skyscraper – Lakhta Center in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Its towering presence symbolizes progress and ambition on an international scale; it is truly one of the world's top superstructures. Traveling to Paris takes us back in time to August 1977 when Georges Pompidou Centre was unveiled. This architectural masterpiece combines functionality and artistic expression seamlessly within its unique structure. Stepping further back into history brings us John Rennie's remarkable design for Waterloo Bridge in 1816. Through an engraving capturing his vision, we witness how this bridge became an enduring symbol of elegance spanning across rivers. Exploring domestic architecture reveals Regency ornate cottages with intricate plans and elevations that showcase exquisite detailing both inside and out. Meanwhile, Gothic conservatories transport us to another era where nature intertwines harmoniously with man-made structures.