Winches Collection

Aft Hatch and Kingposts on Liner United States
King Posts, Aft Hatch and Funnels of Liner United States

Heroism in an Italian steamer, a captain who drops into an infected hold to save two... (colour litho)
2815641 Heroism in an Italian steamer, a captain who drops into an infected hold to save two... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Convicts at hard labour in Dartmoor Prison quarries, c. 1890 (litho)
3245423 Convicts at hard labour in Dartmoor Prison quarries, c.1890 (litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

The Raising And Placing In Place Of The New Antennas In St Marks Square, Venice (colour litho)
2798655 The Raising And Placing In Place Of The New Antennas In St Marks Square, Venice (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Unloading a cart, Bougham, Kent (colour photo)
3096611 Unloading a cart, Bougham, Kent (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unloading a cart, Bougham, Kent)

The Completion of the Great Nile Dam, Scenes at Assiout and Assouan (b / w photo)
1600949 The Completion of the Great Nile Dam, Scenes at Assiout and Assouan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Completion of the Great Nile Dam)

Crossing the Line, illustration from a series of prints on life in the Navy
STC254232 Crossing the Line, illustration from a series of prints on life in the Navy, 1825 (colour litho) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

An impressive fall occurred during the construction work of the University of London in... (colour litho)
2778098 An impressive fall occurred during the construction work of the University of London in... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Interior warehouse on dock, portable electric winches being used to unload ship
1078805 Interior warehouse on dock, portable electric winches being used to unload ship, 31st Street, Brooklyn, 1912 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Crossing The Line, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches
2836297 Crossing The Line, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches, Descriptive of a Life of a Man-of-Wars Man, pub

Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving)
1598525 Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation)

A Royal Air Force Westland Whirlwind winching a stretcher
A Royal Air Force Westland Whirlwind winches aboard a stretcher

3 x cement mixers parked up on waste ground on Manitoulin Island Ontario Canada, the vehicle on the left is a Paystar 5000 the one to the right is a Mack

Metovick Winches for The Queen Mary
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Design drawing for system to raise and lower a captive balloon, controlled by four ropes forming a pyramidal shape and operated by winches on the ground below. Date between 1820 and 1870

Masonry Equipment 18th C
Equipment used by builders in the 18th century including cranes, saws, winches, scaffolding, etc. Date: Circa 1760

Railroad drawbridge, 19th century
Railroad drawbridge, 19th-century artwork. This type of bridge is known as a bascule bridge. This one is near Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, on the Erie Railroad Main Line

4000-lb Bomb being loaded into a Lancaster, Britain; Second
Photograph showing a 4000-lb Cookie bomb being loaded into an Avro Lancaster of the Royal Air Force, at an airfield somewhere in Britain, 1944

Landing Oranges at Fresh Wharf, London Bridge, 1874
Engraving showing the belly of a cargo ship, being unloaded of oranges at Fresh Wharf, London. The oranges, in rectangular crates

Digging a Rail Cutting
The construction of the Tring Cutting. Railway navvies dig out the earth and rock by hand with the spoil lifted up to the top of the bank by horse- powered winches

Great Eastern / Lifeboats
Lifeboats on the starboard quarter of the Great Eastern

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"Winches: Unleashing the Power of Heroism and Innovation" Witnessing Heroism in an Italian Steamer: A captivating scene captured in a vibrant colour lithograph, showcasing the courageous captain who fearlessly descends into an infected hold to save two lives. The winch becomes a symbol of bravery amidst adversity. Convicts at Hard Labour in Dartmoor Prison Quarries: Transported back to 1890 through a striking lithograph, we glimpse the convicts toiling away under the watchful eyes of guards. Winches play a crucial role in their grueling work, exemplifying both their strength and confinement. The Raising and Placing In Place Of The New Antennas In St Marks Square, Venice: Immerse yourself in this colourful lithograph that captures the bustling activity as workers utilize winches to raise and position new antennas atop iconic buildings in St Marks Square. Witness innovation blending seamlessly with historical grandeur. Unloading a Cart, Bougham, Kent: Step into this vivid photograph capturing everyday life where portable electric they can employed for unloading carts on picturesque streets of Bougham, Kent. These mechanical marvels simplify tasks while adding efficiency to local businesses. Scenes at Assiout and Assouan - The Completion of the Great Nile Dam: Journey back through time with this black-and-white photo documenting monumental construction efforts at Assiout and Assouan during the completion of the Great Nile Dam project. Winches become indispensable tools shaping history itself. Crossing the Line - Illustration from a Series on Life in Navy Prints: Explore naval life through intricate illustrations depicting sailors crossing treacherous waters using winches aboard ships navigating uncharted territories – reminding us that triumph often lies beyond our comfort zones. Impressive Fall During Construction Work at University of London: This captivating colour lithograph showcases both progress and peril as workers construct the University of London.