Cargo Collection (#51)

Container ships in port area, Lattakia, Syria, Middle East

Goods on dock waiting to be loaded onto dhows for transportation, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Goods on dockside of the Dhow Wharfage awaiting shipment by dhow throughout the Middle East, India and Asia, Dubai Creek, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Pink Cadillac being transported, Duval Street, Key West, Florida, United States of America, North America

Containers on the docks, Singapore harbour, Singapore

Shipping, Singapore harbour, Singapore

Port, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Cargo and passenger ferry from El Nido to Coron Town, with Carabao oxen being transported by ship, Palawan Province, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Train on railway in the desert, Shoubek, Jordan, Middle East

Container terminal and cargo ship, Salerno, Campania, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Cargo ship unloading, Port of Livorno, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Delivering goods by boat, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Barge on waterway, the Backwaters, Kerala, India

Cochin harbour, Kerala state, India, Asia

Cargo boat on the River Ij, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Holland), Europe

Shipping, port, Hamburg, Germany, Europe

Nord Ostsee Kanal, Kiel Canal, Germany, Europe

Wooden boats transporting pottery on the Ayeryarwady (Irrawaddy) River, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

River boats on the quayside being unloaded at Parintins in the Amazon area of Brazil, South America

Cargo ship in the Breves Narrows in the Amazon area, Brazil, South America

The Unfortunate Merchant
A merchant receives news that the ship in whose cargo he had invested all his capital is sunk, and with it all his hopes of making his fortune. Ah, the vanity of human wishes!

German Trading Vessels
German trading vessels

Royal Albert Dock / Wool
Unloading bales of wool at the Royal Albert Dock in the Port of London

Chinese Cargo Boat
A cargo boat on the Yellow River

Viking Explorers / 1007
Viking explorers stop off in Scotland to mend their longships, take on extra cargo and prepare for the long voyages north toward Greenland and Vinland (North America)

Flushing 4 / Pillement
Flushing in the province of Zeeland: depicting barges laden with cargo. A sailor walks a plank between two vessels using a pole to aid his balance

Flushing 2 / Pillement
Flushing in the province of Zeeland in South-West Netherlands: depicting barges laden with cargo including barrels

London / Schenck C. 1660
A view of London from the River Thames showing the old St. Pauls Cathedral without its spire in the background. Various boats containing cargo are on the river

Portsmouth 1750
West prospect of Portsmouth, Hampshire: important buildings & shipping depicted & in the foreground inhabitants & sailors smoke, canoodle with local lasses or load cargo

Unloading Spanish Salt
Men unloading a cargo of Marine (sea) salt from Spain. at Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. Produced from evaporated sea water, it will be used to salt and cure fish

Gulliver: Blefuscu Fleet
He captures the Blefuscu fleet for the Emperor of Lilliput; " I waded through the middle with my cargo"

Concepts / The Life of Man
The life of man is like a trading voyage, when many dangers must be risked if the cargo (the soul) is to be brought safely to port

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"Cargo: Tales of Trade and Treasures Across the Globe" Embark on a journey through time and continents as we explore the captivating world of cargo. From the majestic Canadian Pacific freight train locomotive at Banff station in Alberta, Canada, to the enchanting Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, witness how these mighty machines transport goods across vast landscapes. Unveil hidden stories of smugglers unloading their illicit treasures under moonlit skies, evoking an air of mystery and intrigue. Step back in time with us to British Malaya's Penang, where the Empire Marketing Board showcases exotic products that once traversed oceans for global consumption. Immerse yourself in vintage posters promoting transpacific voyages aboard luxurious liners - a testament to humanity's insatiable desire for exploration and commerce. Marvel at the Erie Canal barge gracefully gliding through Troy, New York - a lifeline connecting communities along its historic waterway. Journey to bustling South Street docks in 1870s New York City; feel the vibrant energy as ships from distant shores unload their precious cargoes onto American soil. Witness history unfold before your eyes as you step into Limehouse's Regents Canal Dock entrance in London during 1828 - a hub brimming with activity and trade. Delight your senses with barrels of molasses lining West India Docks in 1926-1927 London; imagine their sweet aroma wafting through narrow streets filled with merchants eager to profit from this liquid gold. Hear tales of shipwrecks like The Cromdale off Cornwall's Bass Point or Tresillian succumbing to stormy seas - reminders that even amidst progress, nature can still reclaim her dominion over man-made vessels. Cargo tells tales of resilience, adventure, triumphs, and tragedies etched into our collective memory. It symbolizes our interconnectedness as nations thrive on exchange while preserving cultural heritage through diverse commodities carried across oceans and continents.