Buoyant Collection

A cunning stroke by William Heath Robinson
A clever but unsportsmanlike contrivance to increase buoyance and prevent fatigue among Channel swimmers. A useful inflatable idea to help long-distance swimmers by the gadget king

USS Intrepid aircraft carrier moored on the Hudson River, New York. It is now the Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum

Bremmer's method of trying to empty casks in a jolly boat, 1850
3331035 Bremmer's method of trying to empty casks in a jolly boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Bremmer's method of trying to empty casks in a jolly boat)

West Buoyant Wins Duke Of Cambridge Frm Virtual Reality 09 July 1994 Date: 09 July 1994

Professor Kings captive balloon, The Pioneer, Manhattan Beach Resort, California
696888 Professor Kings captive balloon, The Pioneer, Manhattan Beach Resort, California, 1879 (sepia photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American

Group portrait in front of a captive balloon, Berlin, c. 1850 (sepia photo)
696887 Group portrait in front of a captive balloon, Berlin, c.1850 (sepia photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

Flying aliens. Computer artwork of possible alien life forms in the clouds of a gas giant planet. It is thought that under such conditions, like those found on Jupiter

STEAMSHIPS, 1882. Recent Marine Inventions, including Fryers buoyant propeller ship, a canal towboat and a new mastless steamship. Engraving, American, 1882

Gold Jade Vine (Mucuna sloanei) Hamburger Bean sea bean, seed washed up on beach strandline, Cornwall, England, August

Tangaroan volcanic eruption, artwork C016 / 7704
Tangaroan volcanic eruption. Computer artwork of an underwater volcano producing tangaroan activity. This form of submarine eruption is neither explosive nor effusive, like typical volcanic activity

Balsa wood structure, SEM
Balsa wood structure, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This wood is from the balsa tree (Ochroma pyramidale). This is a longitudinal section through the wood

Satirical cartoon, The Flight of Fashion
Satirical cartoon entitled The Flight of Fashion, with two scenes: A peep at Hop-Tons, and Grappling, Expansion, Escape, Descent, Buoyant. 1829

Underwater tunnel, artwork
Underwater tunnel. Computer artwork of an underwater tunnel. The tunnel, which is neutrally buoyant, remains secured in place by vertical tethers attached to floating pontoons (not seen)

Venices MOSE flood barrier, computer model. The MOSE project is designed to protect Venice, Italy, from extreme floods. Six barriers, each measuring 5x20x30 metres, are seen here

USS Shenandoah airship and tender
USS Shenandoah airship moored to its tender the newly-converted USS Patoka during tests in 1924. The Shenandoah was the first rigid airship used by the US Navy

Water-lily leaf stem, light micrograph
Water-lily leaf stem. Light micrograph of a cross- section through the leaf stem (petiole) of a white water-lily (Nymphaea alba)

Bogbean stem, light micrograph
Bogbean stem. Light micrograph of a cross-section through the stem of a bogbean plant (Menyanthes trifoliata), showing its internal structure

Polystyrene in water, image 2 of 2
Polystyrene in water. Image 2 of 2. It has been pushed under the surface of the water, and is thus displacing an amount of water equal to its volume

Polystyrene floating, image 1 of 2
Polystyrene floating on water. Image 1 of 2. Polystyrene floats as its density (mass in a given volume) is less than that of water

The Humorist Summer Number 1939
Bright and jolly front cover design for The Humorist magazine Summer Number by William Heath Robinson featuring a number of bathers paddling and playing about in the sea

Hancocks Acquatic Dress - a basin-type device for walking across deep rivers. The rather opn design rathers opens the possibility for flooding

Western Grebe - evening light - California, United States
ROG-13849 Western Grebe - evening light California, United States Aechmophorus occidentalis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

American White Pelicans - feeding collectively at sunset; Bodega Bay, California, United States
ROG-13848 American White Pelicans - feeding collectively at sunset Bodega Bay, California, United States Pelecanus erythrorhynchos Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display

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"Buoyant: A World of Innovation and Adventure" Step into the realm of buoyancy, where creativity and ingenuity take flight. From a cunning stroke by William Heath Robinson to the mighty USS Intrepid aircraft carrier, this captivating journey will leave you in awe. Witness the triumph of West Buoyant as it wins the prestigious Duke Of race, showcasing the power of determination. Marvel at Professor Kings' captive balloon, The Pioneer, floating gracefully above Manhattan Beach Resort in California. Travel back in time to Berlin circa 1850 with a sepia photo capturing a group portrait in front of a captive balloon - an early glimpse into mankind's fascination with flight. Prepare for an encounter with flying aliens that will challenge your imagination. Explore marine inventions like Fryers buoyant propeller ship from 1882, revolutionizing steamships and opening new horizons on waterways worldwide. Discover treasures washed up on Cornwall's beach strandline - from Gold Jade Vine to Hamburger Bean sea bean seeds - reminding us of nature's resilience against turbulent tides. Feel the intensity as Tangaroan volcanic eruption unfolds before your eyes through mesmerizing artwork. Delve into microscopic wonders with SEM images revealing intricate balsa wood structures that defy gravity. Finally, venture to Florida in North America where endless opportunities await those who embrace their buoyant spirit. Whether it is conquering new heights or navigating uncharted waters, let these diverse hints inspire you to stay resilient and rise above any challenges life may present. Embrace buoyancy – for within its essence lies boundless potential waiting to be unleashed.