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Two women with full veils on the Galata Bridge
When Ataturk came to power and established the Republic, he felt it essential for the veil to be abolished in a modern society

Barnum & Bailey Chimps
Performing Chimpanzees of the Barnum & Bailey circus in Austria

Guatemala - Crab sellers
Street Crab sellers in Guatemala

Guari wood carrier, Northern Nigeria, Africa - she is standing on a Train Station platform

Egypt - Open Air Restaurant and Water Seller
An open Air restaurant in Egypt and a water seller / carrier

Igorote woman carring water pots and a baby. Igorot are the people of the Cordillera region, on the Philippino Island of Luzon

Experimental Diplock Pedrail Tractor (Landship or Infantry Carrier idea) during World War I

Constantinople - Water Carrier with donkey

Mali - Timbuktu - Water Carrier and Banana plant
Timbuktu, Mali. A water carrier standing alongside a Banana plant

Zodiac Tile / Aquarius
Hand painted Illustration on an original glazed clay tile, possibly used as a floor tile, approx 25cm x 25cm

Egyptian scenes
A very early Egyptian postcard with scenes from the country including dhows and feluccas on the River Nile (set within a crescent motif) and a water carrier loading up a donkey

Port Said - Water Carriers
A Water carrier fills up his water skin at a street standpipe in Port Said, Egypt

Princess Elizabeth of York uses the Pigeon Post
Photograph of the Queen Elizabeth (b. 1926) when Princess Elizabeth, together with her sister Princess Margaret in the grounds of Buckingham Palace

HMS Ark Royal listing to starboard, Second World War, 1941
Photograph showing the Royal Navy aircraft-carrier HMS Ark Royal listing heavily to starboard, after being torpedoed in the Mediterranean Sea in November 1941

Flight Deck of HMS Colossus, Second World War, 1945
Illustration showing a Barracuda bomber landing on the flight deck of the Royal Navy aircraft-carrier, HMS Colossus, in the Pacific Ocean, 1945

Royal Navy Seafire taking off; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing a rocket-assisted take-off by a Royal Navy Seafire fighter during the Second World War. Rockets were used to help aircraft take off when they were either heavily laden or operating

Lt. -Colonel Jimmy Doolittle on the deck of the Hornet; Sec
Photograph showing Lt.-Colonel Jimmy Doolittle attaching a Japanese medal to the fin of a 500-lb. bomb on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Hornet in April 1942

The Crew of the Pandora Recovering Mail from the Cairn on
Engraving showing the crew of the ship Pandora recovering mail, left by the British Arctic Expedition of 1875, from the cairn on top of Carey Island

A converted bus for pigeons
A motor bus converted into a home, or cote, for French carrier pigeons. Pigeons, along with dogs, proved to be a vital method of communication during battles

American Civil war. Departure of the Great Eastern from the
Soldiers in full uniform marching up the gangplank of the troop carrier, the Great Eastern, with the docks of Liverpool in the background

Underground Gas Shelter, London, 1936
Photograph showing an underground gas shelter constructed at the offices of Carrier Engineering Co. Buckingham Gate, London, 1936

Planets - Mercury
MERCURY (Hermes) drives his chariot drawn by two carrier pigeons over Earth where merchants are trading, importing, selling, bartering, and exchanging goods

Dervish Water Carrier
Saka, a dervish who carries water for the townspeople, giving it free as a sign of charity

HMS Furious, 1918
Photograph of HMS Furious, aircraft carrier, wearing its World War One camouflage in 1918. Launched in 1916, HMS Furious served in both World Wars and was scrapped in 1948

HMS Argus, 1918
Photograph of the aircraft carrier HMS Argus, which saw service in both World Wars, at a Royal review of the fleet 1918. HMS Argus was launched in 1918 and scrapped in 1946

Short Scion Senior
Essentially a half-size version of the Empire class, the Scion is produced in landplane and seaplane versions, as a medium-size passenger carrier

IN A FARMAN GOLIATH
The Farman Goliath is Frances principal commercial passenger carrier, employed on such routes as the one to London

Egyptian Water Carrier
An Egyptian water carrier offers refreshment to a ships captain of Alexandria, smoking a hookah

Vendee Noyades
Carrier is the most ruthless of revolutionary commanders : at Nantes he orders royalist prisoners to be thrown into the river - les noyades (drownings) de la Loire

HERMES CARRIER
The Royal Navys Hermes is the first true purpose- designed aircraft carrier : her configuration will set the pattern for all later carriers

Water Carrier
A street water seller with his buckets hanging on a circulr yoke

Pasting Carrier Bags
Women pasting Pontings carrier bags at the Drayton Paper Works, Fulham, London

German Carriers Wagon
A carrier encourages his horses with a stick, while behind him a train crosses a viaduct watched by a signalman. The little dog laughs such sport to see

ARK ROYAL ATTACKED
The British aircraft-carrier Ark Royal is attacked by waves of Italian warplanes who damage her severely with two direct hits

British Carrier 1921
An improvised carrier - the Royal Navys aeroplane carrier is unmistakeably the result of erecting a landing deck over a conventional ship

Aquarius (Rossum)
AQUARIUS the Water-carrier 20 January - 18 February

Space Rocket Carrier
Interplanetary Spacecraft, Carrying Four Smaller Rockets

German Pigeon Post 1915
Carrier pigeons used by the German army during the First World War

Additional Postmen
Huge increase in the number of postmen ! A comment on the pigeon post which employs carrier pigeons to fly messages out of Paris over the heads of besieging Prussians

The Carrier Stuck Fast
THE CARRIER STUCK FAST The carter despairs when he sees the wheels of the hay wagon sunk deep into the ground

Balloon Lightened
A scene in the basket of a balloon. One man consults the altimeter : another empties sand to lighten the balloon and gain height, a third releases a carrier-pigeon

Medieval Inn France
A carrier brings a wagon-load of wine to a French auberge in the middle ages

Pyne - Water Carrier
WATERMAN TO A COACH STAND Most transport is horse-drawn, and working horses require a great deal of water : but for the waterman, London traffic would gasp to a standstill

Trade / Street Trades / Food
A Journeyman Flesher sells whole sheep carcases in the streets of Edinburgh, with a barefoot fishwoman, a street porter and a carrier walking his horse (as law required)

London water carrier with two barrels
A London water carrier with two barrels hung on a frame resting across his shoulders -- The New River Water

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"Unyielding and Majestic: A Legacy of Carriers in Naval History" From the Royal Navy's illustrious HMS Illustrious returning to Portsmouth after a remarkable refit, to the mighty HMAS Melbourne proudly sailing as Australia's naval flagship, carriers have played an indomitable role in maritime warfare. The name "carrier" evokes images of power and strength, epitomized by the legendary HMS Indefatigable and its British counterparts like HMS Albion after conversion. These floating fortresses symbolize the unwavering determination of nations to protect their interests at sea. Dating back to 1937 with the grand launch of HMS Ark Royal in Birkenhead, carriers have continuously evolved alongside technological advancements. The roar of Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2 landing on deck echoes through time, reminding us of their pivotal role during critical moments. During World War II, amidst turbulent waters, it was vessels like HMS Indomitable that stood tall against enemy forces. Their presence instilled hope and resilience among Allied troops fighting for victory. Carriers were not limited to air superiority alone; they adapted for various purposes. Take for instance HMS Albion's transformation into a Commando Carrier or USS Coral Sea entering Pearl Harbour as an attack carrier - these versatile platforms showcased their adaptability in ever-changing military landscapes. In this rich tapestry of naval history, we must not forget the unsung heroes who flew from these decks. Fairey Swordfish Torpedo-Bombers soaring through skies during World War II exemplify courage and sacrifice beyond measure. As we marvel at these magnificent vessels throughout history - be it witnessing them return home or embarking on daring missions - one cannot help but feel awe-inspired by their immense contribution towards safeguarding our seas. Carriers stand as testaments to human ingenuity and perseverance; forever etched in our collective memory as symbols of naval might and unity.