Voyagers Collection

Frisian Voyagers
Already an intrepid seafaring people, voyagers from Frisia conduct voyages of exploration into northern latitudes

Photograph of a practice launch of the Lifeboat, Coversack, Cornwall. Outdoor seascape action shot. Captioned, Launching the Lifeboat, in case'

The King Visits Vasco da Gama (engraving)
655822 The King Visits Vasco da Gama (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King Visits Vasco da Gama)

Calecut in the Sixteenth Century (engraving)
655821 Calecut in the Sixteenth Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calecut in the Sixteenth Century)

Vasco da Gama Visits the King (engraving)
655820 Vasco da Gama Visits the King (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vasco da Gama Visits the King)

Alexander Selkirk left on the Island (engraving)
664765 Alexander Selkirk left on the Island (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Selkirk left on the Island)

Welcome to All, illustration from the American magazine Puck
NYH177781 Welcome to All, illustration from the American magazine Puck (coloured engraving) by Keppler, Joseph (1838-94); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Atlantic Ocean, showing the routes followed by early voyagers (litho)
6004980 The Atlantic Ocean, showing the routes followed by early voyagers (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Atlantic Ocean)

Sirens (chromolitho)
975923 Sirens (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sirens. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Light of Navigation, 1608 (engraving)
498324 The Light of Navigation, 1608 (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Light of Navigation by Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638)

Voyageurs, 1898 (oil on board)
5906982 Voyageurs, 1898 (oil on board) by Russell, Charles Marion (1865-1926); 47x62.2 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of James J

Caravel in the Days of Columbus (engraving)
655826 Caravel in the Days of Columbus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caravel in the Days of Columbus)

The Cacique placing a Crown upon the Head of Columbus (engraving)
655825 The Cacique placing a Crown upon the Head of Columbus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cacique placing a Crown upon the Head of Columbus)

Columbus placed in Irons by Bobadilla (engraving)
655824 Columbus placed in Irons by Bobadilla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columbus placed in Irons by Bobadilla)

Paulo da Gama receiving the Sheikh on Board (engraving)
655823 Paulo da Gama receiving the Sheikh on Board (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paulo da Gama receiving the Sheikh on Board)

Voyager spacecraft plaque, artwork
Voyager spacecraft plaque. Artwork of the Golden Record carried by the Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft as a message to intelligent life

The Man Who Slept Through H. M. Bateman
While his fellow voyagers cruise up the Nile and enjoy the spectacle of an Egyptian sunset, a man sleeps through on deck, blissfully unaware of what he is missing

THE SHOT INTO INFINITY (Otto Willi Gail) Space voyagers from Earth spacewalk around the Moon Rocket

Emigrant passengers on board, 1851 (oil on canvas)
XKH150959 Emigrant passengers on board, 1851 (oil on canvas) by Schlesinger, Felix (1833-1910); 97.5x132 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

The voyagers. Date 1880

Odyssey / Circe (Sterrett)
The voyagers examine Circes embroidery

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Voyagers: Capturing the Spirit of Exploration Embarking on a journey that transcends time and borders, the Frisian Voyagers set sail into uncharted waters. With determination etched upon their faces, they launch the Lifeboat amidst crashing waves in Coversack, Cornwall. This outdoor seascape action shot encapsulates their unwavering courage. In an era when discovery was revered, we witness historical encounters through engravings. "The King Visits Vasco da Gama, " depicting a momentous meeting between royalty and explorer. The Sixteenth Century engraving of Calecut transports us to bustling markets filled with exotic spices and vibrant colors as Vasco da Gama leaves his indelible mark. As Alexander Selkirk is brought aboard, we glimpse the solitude he endured on a deserted island through an evocative engraving. The image speaks volumes about resilience and survival against all odds. Similarly, two natives dispute Captain Cook's landing – a testament to cultural clashes during these voyages of exploration. Yet not all stories end with triumph; Alexander Selkirk is left behind on the island in another poignant engraving. It reminds us that every adventure carries risks and sacrifices but also serves as inspiration for future explorers who dare to venture beyond known horizons. "Welcome to All" exclaims an illustration from Puck magazine - celebrating diversity and unity among those who embark upon these extraordinary journeys. It captures the essence of human curiosity that drives voyagers forward throughout history. The lithograph showcasing routes followed by early voyagers across the vast Atlantic Ocean unveils countless paths taken by intrepid souls seeking new lands and opportunities for trade or conquest – forever shaping our world's geography. Amidst tales of exploration lies danger too; Anson receives intelligence that his ship is ablaze – highlighting perils faced at sea during these treacherous expeditions where bravery often meant life or death.