Sea Defence Collection

Beach Weathered groynes at Winchelsea Beach, East Sussex, UK
DAD-848 Beach - Weathered groynes at Winchelsea Beach East Sussex, UK. David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

USA - Charlevoix Lighthouse and beach at sunset
CLA-198 USA - Charlevoix Lighthouse and beach at sunset Lake Michigan, Michigan, USA. Mary Clay Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales, UK, Europe
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Storm waves at Chesil Beach
Storm waves breaking on Chesil Beach, also known as, Chesil Bank, near Chiswell. This protects Weymouth and Portland Harbour from Atlantic storms driving up the English Channel

Maldon and Blackwater Estuary mudflats and coastal sea defences, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ventnor, c1896. Artist: J Thompson
Ventnor, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Jetty and sea defence made from Queen Coch shells, South Water Cay, Belize
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

RF - Groyne / sea defense at Dawlish Warren at dawn, South Devon, UK. January 2018
RF - Groyne/sea defense at Dawlish Warren at dawn, South Devon, UK. January 2018

The donkeys on Rhyl beach seen here feeding during a break. July 1978

First portion of concrete is laid for the new sea wall at Barmouth 13th September 1930

RF - Groyne at Dawlish Warren, Devon, UK. January 2016

Chalk Cliffs, Near Dover, 1910. Artist: Valentine & Sons
Chalk Cliffs, Near Dover, 1910. From The British Isles in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. D.Lit. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1910]

Sheerness - The Promenade and Beach, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Herne Bay - The Front, Showing Clock Tower, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Worthing - General View of the Front, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Ventnor I. O. W. c1900. Artist: John Thomson
Ventnor I.O.W. c1900. Ventnor is a seaside resort and civil parish established in the Victorian era on the south coast of the Isle of Wight, England. From Sights and Scenes in England and Wales

Lyme Regis, Dorset, 1924-1926. Artist: Herbert Felton
Lyme Regis, Dorset, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume II, 1924-1926

Bluff and lighthouse, Durban, South Africa. A print from View Album of Glorious Durban

Plymouth Breakwater from the West, 1829. Artist: Thomas Allom
Plymouth Breakwater from the West, 1829. Built by the Scottish civil engineer John Rennie (1761-1821), work was begun in 1812 and completed in 1841

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Waves washing over the sea defences at Cart Gap in Norfolk

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Waves washing around a zig-zag wooden groyne at Overstrand in Norfolk

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Waves washing over a wooden groyne at Caister-on-Sea in Norfolk

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Waves washing over a wooden groyne at Caister-on-Sea in Norfolk

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A red sky over Sea Palling beach on a winters morning

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A summer storm at Southwold starts to clear as light breaks through above Sizewell power station in the distance

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A seaweed encrusted breakwater

The Cobb, harbour wall in Lyme Regis, Dorset coastline, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK

Shingle bank (sea defence) at Cley North Norfolk

Children sit on the promenade at Gravesend river front and look out over the Thames shipping. 1939

Children stand on the sea defences at Gravesend river front and look out over the Thames shipping. 1939

Cliff Erosion, Happisburg, Norfolk C016 / 9188
Happisburghs sandy cliffs have been eroding since the Ice Age though man-made sea defences, below the cliffs, installed after the 1953 floods slowed the rate of erosion but have been failing since

House in danger from coastal erosion C016 / 9200
Happisburghs sandy cliffs have been eroding since the Ice Age though man-made sea defences, below the cliffs, installed after the 1953 floods slowed the rate of erosion but have been failing since

Landslip revealing sewer pipe, Happisburg C016 / 9191
Happisburghs sandy cliffs have been eroding since the Ice Age though man-made sea defences, below the cliffs, installed after the 1953 floods slowed the rate of erosion but have been failing since

Collapsed road, Happisburg, Norfolk. C016 / 9199
Collapsed road at Happisburg. Happisburghs sandy cliffs have been eroding since the Ice Age though man-made sea defences, below the cliffs

Wooden groyne on Boscombe beach near Bournemouth, UK. Groynes are coastal defences that slow the rate of erosion by absorbing the energy of the waves

Wooden groynes on Boscombe beach near Bournemouth, UK. Groynes are coastal defences that slow the rate of erosion by absorbing the energy of the waves. The beach pier is seen at upper centre

Failed sea defences, Norfolk
Failed sea defences in front of an eroded coastline. Photographed in Happisburgh, Norfolk, UK. This area of the English coastline is particularly prone to erosion by the sea

looking out across a rough North Sea off Salthouse Norfolk November

Sea wall construction, Dale, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Break wall, beach front, sun set, afternoon, walk
Andrew Stewart / SpecialistStock

Construction of wave return wall, Penarth, Cardiff, Wales, UK
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Sea defence made from Queen Coch shells, South Water Cay, Belize (rr)
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Building sea defences, Bryer, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom, Europe

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"Protecting the Shores: A Global Perspective on Sea Defence" Beach Weathered groynes at Winchelsea Beach, East Sussex, UK: As the sun sets over Winchelsea Beach, these weathered groynes stand tall as silent guardians, protecting the coastline from the relentless power of the sea. USA - Charlevoix Lighthouse and beach at sunset: Bathed in golden hues of twilight, Charlevoix Lighthouse stands proudly amidst a serene beachscape, serving as both a guiding light for ships and a symbol of resilience against nature's fury. Storm waves at Chesil Beach: In an awe-inspiring display of raw power, storm waves crash relentlessly against Chesil Beach's sturdy defences, reminding us of humanity's ongoing battle to protect our shores. Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales, UK: Nestled between rolling hills and crashing waves lies Aberystwyth – a testament to human ingenuity in constructing robust sea defences that safeguard this picturesque coastal town from Mother Nature's wrath. Maldon and Blackwater Estuary mudflats and coastal sea defences, Essex: Amidst vast mudflats stretching into infinity lie Essex's coastal sea defences – an intricate network designed to shield Maldon and Blackwater Estuary from encroaching tides while preserving its natural beauty. Ventnor c1896 by J Thompson: Journey back in time with this vintage artwork capturing Ventnor’s charming seaside scene where early forms blend seamlessly with Victorian elegance against a backdrop of crashing waves. Jetty and sea defence made from Queen Coch shells South Water Cay Belize: Nature meets innovation on South Water Cay as local communities ingeniously utilize Queen Coch shells to construct jetties and sea defences that harmoniously coexist with Belize’s stunning marine ecosystem. RF.