Carriers Collection

HMS Ark Royal
The aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal in the 1950s Date: 1950s

Loss of HMS Courageous by G. H. Davis
The loss of HMS Courageous: one of the Royal Navys aircraft carriers sunk by a German submarine. A sectional drawing of the vessel, showing amidships the boiler room section

Picture No. 10750165
CAT - Wicker carrying basket. Date:

British machine gun carriers passing through French village
British Bren Machine-Gun Carriers passing through a French village on the way to a rendezvous in the early weeks of World War Two. Date: 1939

Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless -the stalwart US Navy carrier -going dive bomber served throughout the Pacific War, sinking most of Japans aircraft carriers

The Imperial Japanese Navy, Second World War, 1941
Illustration showing the British estimate of the strength of the Imperial Japanese Navy, during the Second World War, 1941

Fleet Air Arm - Grumman Martlet II - AM958
A Grumman Martlet II of the Fleet Air Arm. Ordered by the British Purchasing Commission as Grumman G-36Bs, the Martlet II was powered by a Pratt and Whitney R-1830-S3C4-G engine

HMS Glory, Colussus Class aircraft carrier entering the Grand Harbour in Malta in 1950 Date: 1950

Two bearers and patient (2 of 2)
Method of lifting a patient onto a stretcher, with two bearers. (2 of 2)

Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his men finally emerging from the forest on to the Grassland in 1887
5242629 Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his men finally emerging from the forest on to the Grassland in 1887, during their Emin Pasha Relief Expedition in Africa, 1886 to 1889, publ

Coal Carriers - 6243
Garik

Coal Carriers - 9906
Garik

Women of brickfield
Garik

Vought F-8 Crusader. An early F-8 - F8U, at the Naval Air Engineering Laboratory, on Mustin Field, part of the Philadelphia Naval Yard

Short S. 38 - SA. 1 Sturgeon S. 1 RK797
Short S.38/SA.1 Sturgeon S.1 RK797, the first prototype of a new carrier-borne strike and reconnaissance aircraft for the Royal Navy

A man carrying wood 6998
Garik

Carriers
Giovanni Cavalli

Africa - Mleso, Head of Tonga carriers - pre-1900

India - Calcutta water carriers early 1900s

HMS Argus 149
Royal Navy - HMS Argus 149, an aircraft carrier, seen in March 1939. Argus served from 1918 to 1944. After commissioning, the ship was involved for several years in the development of the optimum

Peat carriers, Ireland Date: circa 1900s

Irish Peat Carriers early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Piper PA-23 Aztec E G-BATX
Piper PA-23-250 Aztec E G-BATX (msn 27-4832), at Castle Donington-East Midlands Airport in June 1976. An Armstrong Whitworth AW.660 Argosy 101 G-APRN (msn 6654)

Vickers Type 953C Merchantman G-APEJ (msn 713), of Air Bridge Carriers, at East Midlands Airport (Castle Donington), in January 1977. Date: 1969

Vickers Viscount 806 G-BBDK (msn 291), of Air Bridge Carriers, , at East Midlands Airport (Castle Donington). Date: 1974

Identification Silhouettes of Aircrafts WWI
Double page spread showing on the left-hand page silhouettes of British military aeroplanes including fighters and bombers seen from underneath

Load carriers in San Remo, Italy, four woman carrying a piece of furniture on their heads, Historic
4, 4 people, accurate, adult female, adult woman, bearer, bearers, black, black-and-white, black-white, bunch of, carrier, carriers, close, close up, communities, contemporary, crowd

Coal carriers 6920
Garik

New York, Hod Carriers, 1900 (oil on canvas)
712200 New York, Hod Carriers, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 27x23.5 cm; Private Collection

Battle of Midway, June 1942 (charcoal & chalk on paper)
PNP272585 Battle of Midway, June 1942 (charcoal & chalk on paper) by Coale, Griffith Bailay (1890-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Midway, June 3rd-6th)

Porters Dancing (Danse de hamals) - Constantinople, Turkey. Date: 1910

Geisha Girls, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
701553 Geisha Girls, c.1870s (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Traditional Japanese entertainers.); Japanese, out of copyright

A female water carrier in Tunisia (photo)
960127 A female water carrier in Tunisia (photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A female water carrier in Tunisia, published in Figaro Illustre, April 1898)

Water carriers (engraving)
967418 Water carriers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water carriers. Illustration for The World its Cities and Peoples by Edwin Hopper (Cassell)

Italy (chromolitho)
735894 Italy (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italy. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

How, in the area of Plava, was rejected an attempt by Austrian nuclei, brought from Gorizia by armored train
2815790 How, in the area of Plava, was rejected an attempt by Austrian nuclei, brought from Gorizia by armored train (colour litho) by Beltrame

Group of water carriers, Cairo, Egypt, c. 1880 s
Group of water carriers, Cairo, Egypt, c.1880 s

Water carriers filling their skins in a well, India
19th century vintage photograph: Water carriers filling their skins in a well, India

Turkish water carriers filling bags, Constantinople, Istanbu
Vintage 19th century photograph: Turkish water carriers filling their bags, Constantinople, Istanbul, turkey

Water carriers with jars, Cairo, Egypt. Vintage 19th century photograph

Cash desk installation in a department store (litho)
6009420 Cash desk installation in a department store (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cash desk installation in a department store)

Lepcha Water Carriers, Aboriginal, Sikhim, from The People of India, by J
STC439699 Lepcha Water Carriers, Aboriginal, Sikhim, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Young Irish women carrying water jars, County Cork. Date: 1842

Les Porteurs De Biere (engraving)
3650253 Les Porteurs De Biere (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Porteurs De Biere)

Captain Gauvin Memorial Anguerny Normandy
Memorials to those who survived are not generally welcomed because of the numbers. However, Gauvin led the Bren carriers of the Chaudieres into the village and after the war became a diplomat

Covent garden basket carrier (b / w photo)
3091462 Covent garden basket carrier (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Covent garden basket carrier)

The Benin expedition- in quest of water: On the morning after the occupation of Benin three hundred water-carriers, with the seamen and marines of the Theseus and two companies of Houssas

HMS Ravager, escort carrier, with aircaft on deck
HMS Ravager (D70), escort carrier, with aircaft (Grumman Avenger) on deck. Date: circa 1944

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"Carriers: From Naval Powerhouses to Everyday Heroes" From the iconic HMS Ark Royal to the tragic loss of HMS Courageous by G. H. Davis, they have played a significant role in shaping history. Picture No. 10750165 captures the awe-inspiring sight of British machine gun carriers passing through a quaint French village during wartime. The Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless stands as a stalwart symbol of the US Navy's carrier-based operations, showcasing their unwavering commitment to maritime superiority. Meanwhile, the Imperial Japanese Navy's carriers left an indelible mark on World War II in 1941. In the skies above, Fleet Air Arm's Grumman Martlet II - AM958 soared with grace and power from the decks of HMS Glory, exemplifying the capabilities and versatility of carrier-borne aircraft. But carriers aren't limited to military endeavors alone; they also serve as vital lifelines in times of need. Two bearers and patient (2 of 2) depict their crucial role in medical evacuation, highlighting how these floating platforms become beacons of hope for those seeking urgent care. Beyond warfare and rescue missions lie everyday tales that showcase humanity's resilience and resourcefulness. The women depicted as brickfield workers or Calcutta water carriers early in the 1900s remind us that even mundane tasks require dedication and strength. Traveling back further in time takes us to Africa - Mleso, Head of Tonga carriers - pre-1900 where we witness traditional modes of transportation relying on human strength alone—a testament to endurance and adaptability throughout history. Whether it is projecting naval might across oceans or shouldering burdens close to home, "carriers" encompass stories both grandiose and humble—reminding us that true heroes come in various forms while leaving an everlasting impact on our collective narrative.