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Cargo Ship Collection (#5)

"Journeying through Time and Seas: A Glimpse into the World of Cargo Ships" South Street docks in New York City

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Isola Point, Valletta, Malta

Isola Point, Valletta, Malta
Vintage 19th century photograph: Isola Point, Valletta, Malta

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Bombay harbour, Apollo Bunder, Mumbai India

Bombay harbour, Apollo Bunder, Mumbai India
Vintage 19th century photograph: Bombay harbour from Apollo Bunder, Mumbai India

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Wharf with boats and boatmen, Japan

Wharf with boats and boatmen, Japan
Vintage 19th century photograph: wharf with boats and boatmen, creek or river, Japan. Probably Yokohama

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Panoramic view of Messina, Italy

Panoramic view of Messina, Italy
19th century vintage photograph: panoramic view of Messina, Italy

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: San Lucia and Hotel de Rome, Naples, Napoli, Italy

San Lucia and Hotel de Rome, Naples, Napoli, Italy
19th century vintage photograph: San Lucia and Hotel de Rome, Naples, Napoli, Italy

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Pont du Mont Blanc, Geneva, Switzerland

Pont du Mont Blanc, Geneva, Switzerland
19th century vintage photograph: Pont du Mont Blanc, Geneva, Switzerland

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Ryde Pier on the Isle of Wight

Ryde Pier on the Isle of Wight
19th century vintage photograph: Ryde Pier is an early 19th century pier serving the town of Ryde, on the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Loading a steamship, Chelsea Piers, New York, 1912 (b / w photo)

Loading a steamship, Chelsea Piers, New York, 1912 (b / w photo)
1078816 Loading a steamship, Chelsea Piers, New York, 1912 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Ocean-going cargo ship from Sognefjord, western Norway, c. 1030 (pine, oak & lime)

Ocean-going cargo ship from Sognefjord, western Norway, c. 1030 (pine, oak & lime)
GIA3702783 Ocean-going cargo ship from Sognefjord, western Norway, c.1030 (pine, oak & lime) by Viking, (11th century); 1584x480x100 cm; Vikingeskibsmuseet, Roskilde

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Roman Ships with details of figureheads, plate 23, class 5 from Part I of

Roman Ships with details of figureheads, plate 23, class 5 from Part I of
STC93294 Roman Ships with details of figureheads, plate 23, class 5 from Part I of The History of the Nations, engraved by Simonetti (aquatint) by Italian School

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Fr 2091 fol. 111 St. Denis preaching to the Parisians who break their pagan idols

Fr 2091 fol. 111 St. Denis preaching to the Parisians who break their pagan idols
BAL52595 Fr 2091 fol.111 St. Denis preaching to the Parisians who break their pagan idols, from Vie de St. Denis, 1317 (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Port of Naples, pub. c. 1891 (colour litho)

Port of Naples, pub. c. 1891 (colour litho)
1449127 Port of Naples, pub. c.1891 (colour litho) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: View of Algiers Harbour from the Admiralty, pub. 1900 (colour litho)

View of Algiers Harbour from the Admiralty, pub. 1900 (colour litho)
1449119 View of Algiers Harbour from the Admiralty, pub. 1900 (colour litho) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: The Sun Bird unloads its cargo of Phosphate rock for the fertiliser manufacture at ICI

The Sun Bird unloads its cargo of Phosphate rock for the fertiliser manufacture at ICI Billingham. 12th June 1978

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Multi-cargo merchant ship the Hoegh Duke receives it

Multi-cargo merchant ship the Hoegh Duke receives its bridge whilst under construction at Swan Hunters Wallsend yard. 12th September, 1983

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Title Page for 'Views of the Ports of the Sea', 1647

Title Page for "Views of the Ports of the Sea", 1647
Title Page for " Views of the Ports of the Sea", 1647

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Ships in Distress off a Rocky Coast, 1667. Creator: Ludolf Backhuysen I

Ships in Distress off a Rocky Coast, 1667. Creator: Ludolf Backhuysen I
Ships in Distress off a Rocky Coast, 1667

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Naues MercantoriaeHollandicae, vulgo VLIETEN (Dutch Freighters or Flutes), 1647

Naues MercantoriaeHollandicae, vulgo VLIETEN (Dutch Freighters or Flutes), 1647
Naues Mercantoriae Hollandicae, vulgo VLIETEN (Dutch Freighters or Flutes), 1647

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Tsukudajima in Musashi Province (Buyo Tsukudajima), from the series Thirty-six View

Tsukudajima in Musashi Province (Buyo Tsukudajima), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: At Sea off Kazusa (Kazusa no kairo), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji

At Sea off Kazusa (Kazusa no kairo), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Vue de Pausilype Pres de Naples, 1785. Creator: Robert Daudet

Vue de Pausilype Pres de Naples, 1785. Creator: Robert Daudet
Vue de Pausilype Pres de Naples, 1785. [Posillipo near Naples]

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Yokohama Trade: Westerners Loading Cargo, 4th month, 1861

Yokohama Trade: Westerners Loading Cargo, 4th month, 1861
" Yokohama Trade: Westerners Loading Cargo", 4th month, 1861

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: South St. from Maiden Lane, 1834. Creator: William James Bennett

South St. from Maiden Lane, 1834. Creator: William James Bennett
South St. from Maiden Lane, 1834

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: South Street from Maiden Lane, New York, in 1828, 1834. Creator: William James Bennett

South Street from Maiden Lane, New York, in 1828, 1834. Creator: William James Bennett
South Street from Maiden Lane, New York, in 1828, 1834

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Fruit Schooner, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Fruit Schooner, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Fruit Schooner, 1844. Sailing ship carrying fruit to Britain: The " Isabel", of 157 tons, off Gibraltar, on her voyage for the Mediterranean.She belongs to Messrs

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: The Year's First Song of the Cuckoo at Tsukudajima, 1831. 1831. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

The Year's First Song of the Cuckoo at Tsukudajima, 1831. 1831. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
The Year's First Song of the Cuckoo at Tsukudajima, 1831

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Tsukudajima no Oborozuki. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Tsukudajima no Oborozuki. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Tsukudajima no Oborozuki

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Tsukudajima Kaihin Rogetsu, ca. 1836. ca. 1836. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Tsukudajima Kaihin Rogetsu, ca. 1836. ca. 1836. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Tsukudajima Kaihin Rogetsu, ca. 1836

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Tsukudajima Hatsu Hototogisu, probably 1830. probably 1830. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Tsukudajima Hatsu Hototogisu, probably 1830. probably 1830. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Tsukudajima Hatsu Hototogisu, probably 1830

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Samuel P. Avery Transporting His Treasures Across the Sea, ca. 1875-80

Samuel P. Avery Transporting His Treasures Across the Sea, ca. 1875-80. Formerly attributed to Thomas Nast

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Transports, Tennessee River at Chattanooga, ca. 1864. Creator: Unknown

Transports, Tennessee River at Chattanooga, ca. 1864. Creator: Unknown
Transports, Tennessee River at Chattanooga, ca. 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: U. S. Transport Wauhatchie, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown

U. S. Transport Wauhatchie, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
U.S. Transport " Wauhatchie", 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Quartermaster cargoes and transports, Pamunkey River, 1861-65. Creator: Tim O Sullivan

Quartermaster cargoes and transports, Pamunkey River, 1861-65. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Quartermaster cargoes and transports, Pamunkey River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Wharf opposite Richmond, ca. 1865. Creators: John Reekie, Alexander Gardner

Wharf opposite Richmond, ca. 1865. Creators: John Reekie, Alexander Gardner
Wharf opposite Richmond, ca. 1865. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Boyers, 1647. 1647. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar

Boyers, 1647. 1647. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Boyers, 1647

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Mayence, c1872. Creator: E I Roberts

Mayence, c1872. Creator: E I Roberts
Mayence, c1872. View of sailing boats and steamships on the River Rhine in the city of Mainz, Germany. On the far bank is St Martins Cathedral

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Mannheim, c1872. Creator: E I Roberts

Mannheim, c1872. Creator: E I Roberts
Mannheim, c1872. View of the town of Mannheim, which sits at the confluence of the Rhine and the Neckar in Germany. A cargo ship is moored at the quayside

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Loading a Cargo of Cotton, c1948. Creator: Unknown

Loading a Cargo of Cotton, c1948. Creator: Unknown
Loading a Cargo of Cotton, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3". [George Newnes Limited, London]

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Lifted into the air by his wedding ring, 1929. Creator: Unknown

Lifted into the air by his wedding ring, 1929. Creator: Unknown
Lifted into the air by his wedding ring, 1929. Enleve Dans Les Airs Par Son Alliance. A man dangles from a crane after his ring was caught on a hook. Cover of " Le Petit Journal Illustre"

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Shipping Locomotives, c1930. Creator: Unknown

Shipping Locomotives, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Shipping Locomotives, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Putting the Obelisk in the Hold of the Steamer, 1881. Creator: Unknown

Putting the Obelisk in the Hold of the Steamer, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Putting the Obelisk in the Hold of the Steamer, 1881. From " St. Nicholas: Volume VIII. Part I. November 1880, to May 1881". [Scribner & Co. New York, 1881]

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Faithful Ships That Serve Londons Need: The Pool from Custom House to Billingsgate, c1935

Faithful Ships That Serve Londons Need: The Pool from Custom House to Billingsgate, c1935. Cargo ships on the River Thames, seen from the south bank

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Carriers of Londons Food: Unloaded Cargo Boats in the South Dock of the West India Docks, c1935

Carriers of Londons Food: Unloaded Cargo Boats in the South Dock of the West India Docks, c1935. Ships at the Isle of Dogs on the River Thames in London

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Painting of three masted cargo schooner Arctic Stream. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Painting of three masted cargo schooner Arctic Stream. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Painting of three masted cargo schooner Arctic Stream. Arctic Stream was built by Russell & Co, Glasgow in 1885

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Natives loading bananas at Kingston, Jamaica, chant Scottish psalms, 1937

Natives loading bananas at Kingston, Jamaica, chant Scottish psalms, 1937
In Charge of a Precentor - the natives loading bananas at Kingston, Jamaica, chant Scottish psalm tunes as they walk along, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Merchant Ship Types. No. 19 - A River Amazon Trade Cargo-Passenger Ship, 1937

Merchant Ship Types. No. 19 - A River Amazon Trade Cargo-Passenger Ship, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. II, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Fleetway House, London]

Background imageCargo Ship Collection: Laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable - Breaking Adrift of the Coal on Board the 'Agamemnon', 1858

Laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable - Breaking Adrift of the Coal on Board the "Agamemnon", 1858. A storm on 20th June....everything broke adrift, whether secured or not



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"Journeying through Time and Seas: A Glimpse into the World of Cargo Ships" South Street docks in New York City, 1870s: Witness the bustling maritime activity as cargo ships unload their precious goods at the historic South Street docks in vibrant New York City during the 1870s. Welland Ship Canal, lower lock between Lakes Ontario and Erie, Ontario: Marvel at the engineering marvel that is the lower lock of Welland Ship Canal, connecting two majestic Great Lakes - Ontario and Erie - offering a gateway for cargo ships to traverse these vast bodies of water. Wall Street's Tontine Coffee House in the late 1700s: Step back in time to Wall Street's Tontine Coffee House during its heyday in the late 1700s when merchants gathered to discuss trade deals and investments while cargo ships arrived with exotic treasures from distant lands. Erie Canal boats at their New York City dock: Experience a glimpse into history as you witness Erie Canal boats docking at their New York City port, serving as vital arteries for transporting goods across upstate New York during an era when canals were lifelines for commerce. Tanker passing through Suez Canal with desert on either side, Egypt, North Africa: Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through one of mankind's greatest achievements—the Suez Canal—where massive tankers navigate this man-made waterway flanked by endless stretches of desert on both sides in captivating Egypt. Billingsgate Market OFH01_01_01_f11_02 (Billingsgate): Immerse yourself amidst London's vibrant maritime heritage as fishermen unload their catch onto cargo ships destined for Billingsgate Market—a bustling hub where fresh seafood has been traded since medieval times. Couple with child crossing lake in a barge, Austria (Historic Reproduction).