Dockyards Collection

Admiral Nelsons ship, HMS Victory, Portsmouth Historic Docks, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Historic Docks, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bermuda Ireland Island
Ireland Island fortifications and dockyards in Bermuda, showing transported convicts arriving to serve their penance

The convict hulk 'Warrior', 1850
3330675 The convict hulk 'Warrior', 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the chapel on board the convict hulk 'Warrior')

Type 45 HMS Diamond being loaded with Sea Viper missiles at HMNB Portsmouth
Pictured is Type 45 Destroyer HMS Diamond being loaded with Sea Viper missiles at HMNB Portsmouth. Staff from Defence Munitions Gosport which is part of Defence Equipment

Ships Cruise Liner Blenheim September 1976 The ship was laid up in Millwall Docks on the River Thames after a 14 strike by her crew

Caribbean, Antigua, English Harbour, Nelsons Dockyard

Bermuda, Royal Naval Dockyard, the Clocktowers

Bermuda, Royal Naval Dockyard

Bermuda, Sandys Parish, Royal Naval Dockyard, the Clock Towers

Stonecutters Bridge & container port with Hong Kong Island in background, Hong Kong, China

Three famous Dockyards in Europe
Three dockyards in Europe, Germany, France and Austria building Dreadnoughts. The dreadnought was the predominant type of battleship in the early 20th century. The dockyards would allow the boats to

Peter the Great: The Creator of the Old Russian Empire, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge
IL281076 Peter the Great: The Creator of the Old Russian Empire, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge (colour litho) by Tennant, C

Dock No 2 at Chatham Yard, recently opened (engraving)
1619437 Dock No 2 at Chatham Yard, recently opened (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dock No 2 at Chatham Yard, recently opened)

The Return of the Kaiser from his Tour, the "Hohenzollern"arriving at Malta (litho)
1064013 The Return of the Kaiser from his Tour, the " Hohenzollern" arriving at Malta (litho) by English School

Guernsey harbour (colour photo)
3102782 Guernsey harbour (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guernsey harbour)

Royal British Female Orphan Asylum, Stoke Damerel, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon. Under the immediate patronage of the Queen, for the support of 100 female orphans of sailors, soldiers

A prospect of the town and HIs Majestys dockyard at Woolwich (engraving)
603835 A prospect of the town and HIs Majestys dockyard at Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Redan, the Malakhoff, and the Mamelon (engraving)
2785527 The Great Redan, the Malakhoff, and the Mamelon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Redan, the Malakhoff, and the Mamelon)

Trawlers in dock, Fleetwood (colour photo)
3096675 Trawlers in dock, Fleetwood (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trawlers in dock, Fleetwood)

Boston Dock, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
3104494 Boston Dock, c.1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boston Dock)

Hydraulic Lift at the New Graving-Docks, near Blackwall (engraving)
1609741 Hydraulic Lift at the New Graving-Docks, near Blackwall (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hydraulic Lift at the New Graving-Docks, near Blackwall)

Closing of Woolwich Dockyard (engraving)
1104256 Closing of Woolwich Dockyard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Closing of Woolwich Dockyard)

Royal Navy Dockyard located on the River Medway in Kent. Date: 1890s

Preparing for the Polar Expedition (engraving)
1611680 Preparing for the Polar Expedition (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for the Polar Expedition)

Bow of the RMS Olympic in the slip (b / w photo)
3104557 Bow of the RMS Olympic in the slip (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bow of the RMS Olympic in the slip)

Boston Dock (colour photo)
3104492 Boston Dock (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boston Dock. Postcard)

Woolwich dockyard (engraving)
587795 Woolwich dockyard (engraving) by Dawson, Henry Thomas (1841/42-p.96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woolwich dockyard, on the Thames)

Deptford Dockyard (engraving)
1103943 Deptford Dockyard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deptford Dockyard)

Stations, Dockyards, and Coaling Ports of the British Navy (engraving)
1622879 Stations, Dockyards, and Coaling Ports of the British Navy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stations, Dockyards)

The Navy Leagues Trip to Portsmouth Dockyard (litho)
1042762 The Navy Leagues Trip to Portsmouth Dockyard (litho) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Navy Leagues Trip to Portsmouth Dockyard)

Convicts working at the New Chatham Basin (engraving)
1057575 Convicts working at the New Chatham Basin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Convicts working at the New Chatham Basin)

Fish on the quay, Boulogne-sur-Mer (b / w photo)
3102128 Fish on the quay, Boulogne-sur-Mer (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish on the quay, Boulogne-sur-Mer)

Peter the Czar receiving visitors in the Dockyard (engraving)
654539 Peter the Czar receiving visitors in the Dockyard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Czar receiving visitors in the Dockyard)

The Arctic Expedition, preparing the Alert in Portsmouth Dockyard (engraving)
1611876 The Arctic Expedition, preparing the Alert in Portsmouth Dockyard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arctic Expedition)

The ocean liner Queen Mary berthed at Clydebank docks circa 1938

The ocean liner Queen Mary berthed at Clydebank docks circa 1938

At wotk on the new graving dock at Southampton May 1932 Alf 236

Workers cleaning the Empress of Australia liner at Southampton dock following the ships return from a Mediterranean cruise May 1932 Alf 235

At wotk on the new graving dock at Southampton May 1932 Alf 236

AThe floating dock at Southampton, in a temporary position at the new docks extension May 1932 Alf 237

Floating dock, Deptford 1820
Floating dock, Deptford, London. Date: 1820

Sheerness Dockyard, River Medway in Kent, England and a first rate Man-of-War lying off the pier, 19th century. The dockyard was closed in 1960. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Liverpool Dockers unloading ships in the Dockyards August 1965

Spain. Barcelona. Dockyards door and ascent to the wall of s
Barcelona. Dockyards door and ascent to the wall of sea. Engraving, 19th century. Drawing of G. Mosteyrin. Museum of City History. Barcelona. Spain

Portsmouth dockyard. 1900s

Munitions being loaded onto battleship, WW1
A dockyard scene during the First World War showing munitions being hoisted aboard a battleship. Date: 1915

Tugboat At Work; hauling a liner into one of the dockyards on Clydeside
17th July 1954: A tugboat hauls a liner into one of the dockyards on Clydeside. The shipyards are the major employers in the area and, while the demand is high

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Dockyards have long been the epicenter of maritime history and innovation. One such iconic dockyard is located in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe. This historic site holds a special place as it was home to Admiral Nelson's legendary ship, HMS Victory. Stepping foot into Portsmouth Historic Docks feels like stepping back in time, immersing oneself in the rich naval heritage that shaped this region. But Portsmouth is not the only city boasting an impressive dockyard; Bermuda's Ireland Island also houses a renowned naval facility. The Royal Naval Dockyard stands proudly on this picturesque island, with its Clocktowers serving as a symbol of its historical significance. Europe itself boasts three famous dockyards that have played pivotal roles throughout history. These sites are not just places where ships were built and repaired but also witnesses to great events that shaped nations and empires. One cannot discuss dockyards without mentioning Peter the Great - the visionary leader who created the Old Russian Empire. An illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge captures his legacy beautifully and reminds us of his immense contribution to Russia's maritime power. In more recent times, HMNB Portsmouth has continued to be at the forefront of naval operations. Here we see Type 45 HMS Diamond being loaded with Sea Viper missiles - a testament to modern technology intertwining with centuries-old traditions and can not limited to Europe alone; they can be found across continents. In September 1976, Ships Cruise Liner Blenheim found temporary refuge in Millwall Docks - a reminder that these bustling hubs accommodate vessels from all corners of the globe. Venturing further westward brings us to Caribbean shores where Antigua's English Harbour proudly displays Nelsons Dockyard. This charming location serves as a tribute to Admiral Nelson himself and offers visitors an opportunity to delve into Antigua's seafaring past. Meanwhile, Bermuda showcases its own Royal Naval Dockyard with pride.