Carrier Collection (page 7)

For Italy to be respected and its children protected and avenged (colour litho)
2809235 For Italy to be respected and its children protected and avenged (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Djeddah, Palanquin Pour Les Pelerins De La Mecque (colour photo)
2817292 Djeddah, Palanquin Pour Les Pelerins De La Mecque (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Djeddah, Palanquin Pour Les Pelerins De La Mecque)

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG. 1 XV571 A
Royal Air Force - McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1 XV571 A, of No.43 Squadron, at RAF Leuchars.. ( the FG.1 were former Royal Navy Phantoms, transferred to the RAF)

Fairchild C-119F-FA Flying Boxcar O-18037
(ex United States Air Force) - Fairchild C-119F-FA Flying Boxcar O-18037 (msn 10915, 51-8037), at Wright Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, for display at the Air Force Museum, with Boeing KB-50J 49-0389

HMS Hermes, Highflyer-class protected cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Hermes, a Highflyer-class protected cruiser, before conversion to an experimental seaplane carrier / tender

Bhisti, water carrier with his bags on an ox, India
Vintage 19th century photograph: Bhisti, water carrier with his bags on an ox, India

Water carrier, street vendor, Egypt, c. 1880 s
Water carrier, street vendor, Egypt, c.1880 s

Female water carrier at a well, Venice, Italy
19th century vintage photograph: female water carrier at a well, Venice, Italy

Mail carrier and Guard, Oudeypore, India (colour litho)
3106152 Mail carrier and Guard, Oudeypore, India (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mail carrier and Guard, Oudeypore, India)

World War II WW2 - destroyer and aircraft carrier at sea - British navy

World War II Curtiss Helldivers, US Navvy aircraft carrier
World War II vintage photograph - Curtiss Helldivers on a US Navvy aircraft carrier in the Pacific 1944

London along the River Thames from Tower Bridge
View of london along the River Thames from Tower Bridge. Vintage 19th century photograph

WW II - crew of USS Intrepid aircraft carrier put out fires
World War II - crew of USS Intrepid aircraft carrier work out put out fires caused by Jaapanese incendiaries

World War II - Corsair lands in flames on aircraft carrier, Pacific Ocean, pilot unhurt

Fire on an aircraft carrier flight deck, World War II

Water carrier with jar, Egypt. Vintage 19th century photograph

Water carrier or drink vendor and customer, Cairo, Egypt
Vintage 19th century photograph: Water carrier or drink vendor and customer, Cairo, Egypt

Porter, water carrier, woman, child in Cairo Egypt
19th century vintage photograph:Porter, water carrier, woman, child in Cairo Egypt

Edo street scene, 18th century. A dance teacher and pupil on the left, a nori (glue) seller is beckoned by workers in a small family business

St Dunstans Church, Postman, Letter Carrier and Knife-Grinder. Clock with figures striking bells at St Dunstans Church in Fleet Street 42

Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital and Smithfield Market. Children begging with an effigy of Guy Fawkes on 5 November 39, men bringing a patient on a stretcher into St

Carrier crab and dorripd crab
Carrier crab or porter crab, Homola barbata 1, and dorripd crab, Medorippe lanata 2. Omola fronte-spinosa, Dorippe lanosa

European spider crab, Maja squinado. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy

Carrier pigeons in war, March 1918 (lithograph)
NAM281532 Carrier pigeons in war, March 1918 (lithograph) by English School, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: from a booklet used by Cfn Jacksons father Corporal W C Jackson)

Relief depicting hydria carriers from the North Frieze of the Parthenon, c
XZL149436 Relief depicting hydria carriers from the North Frieze of the Parthenon, c.447-432 BC (marble) by Greek, (5th century BC); Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece; Greek, out of copyright

French Residency at Hanoi, 1884 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT213206 French Residency at Hanoi, 1884 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Barbant, Charles (d.1922); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

An invalid being carried to the hospital, from the Tableaux de Paris series, c
CHT176043 An invalid being carried to the hospital, from the Tableaux de Paris series, c.1820 (colour litho) by Marlet, Jean Henri (1771-1847); Musee d Histoire de la Medecine, Paris

Porte-enseigne gaulois (engraving)
5208630 Porte-enseigne gaulois (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porte-enseigne gaulois)

Detail of a Regency wine coaster by William Leeson & Sons, c
CH441500 Detail of a Regency wine coaster by William Leeson & Sons, c.1820 (papier mache) (see also 440599) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Sinking of HMS Courageous, September 1939
Photograph of aircraft carrier HMS Courageous as it sinks, having been torpedoed by a German submarine, 17 September 1939

Autumn Moon at Emonzaka in the New Yoshiwara (Shin Yoshiwara Emonzaka sh?getsu) (colour woodblock print)
5043969 Autumn Moon at Emonzaka in the New Yoshiwara (Shin Yoshiwara Emonzaka sh?getsu) (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

View of Kanaya (Kanaya no zu) (colour woodblock print)
5043851 View of Kanaya (Kanaya no zu) (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: No)

The Ludlow Carrier-Coach, 1801 (oil on canvas)
5058832 The Ludlow Carrier-Coach, 1801 (oil on canvas) by Agasse, Jacques-Laurent (1767-1849); 63.9 x 76.3 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; Swiss, out of copyright

Pallis, the wood-carrier, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478562 Pallis, the wood-carrier, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pallis, Porteurs de bois, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

The Ibriktar Agassi, plate 6 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing
STC409003 The Ibriktar Agassi, plate 6 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol, engraved by Gerard Scotin (1671-1716)

New River Water (coloured engraving)
603428 New River Water (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New River Water, depicting man carrying two buckets of water)

French aircraft carrier, Bearn, WW2
French aircraft carrier, Bearn, at sea during the Second World War. Date: circa 1943

Young Irish women carrying water jars, County Cork. Date: 1842

Water Carriers in Constantinople, c. 1895 (colour litho)
CHT237177 Water Carriers in Constantinople, c.1895 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Shepherd & Co bill. Brighton to London (engraving)
560286 Shepherd & Co bill. Brighton to London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shepherd & Co bill)

Blue-headed quail-dove (endangered) and black
Blue-headed quail-dove, Starnoenas cyanocephala (endangered), and black Polish carrier pigeon, Columba livia. Handcoloured lithograph by Burggraaff from Th

Water-carrier, 1865 (colour litho)
STC468918 Water-carrier, 1865 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Stamboul, Souvenir de l Orient, published by Lemercier, Paris)

The measure and transport of coal, from Ordonnances Royaux de la Juridiction de la
CHT166500 The measure and transport of coal, from Ordonnances Royaux de la Juridiction de la Prevote des Marchands de la Ville de Paris, 1528 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Verard

Air and sea battle between British and German forces, WW2
A combined air and sea battle in the North Sea between British and German forces during the early stages of the Second World War

HMS Campania, British aircraft carrier, Festival of Britain
HMS Campania, British aircraft carrier, decorated for the Festival of Britain when she served as a floating exhibition hall, touring UK ports with a civilian crew. Date: 1951

Cries of Paris - water carrier

HMS Ravager, escort carrier, with aircaft on deck
HMS Ravager (D70), escort carrier, with aircaft (Grumman Avenger) on deck. Date: circa 1944

HMS Albion, aircraft carrier, with aircaft on deck
HMS Albion (R07), aircraft carrier, with Sea Venom aircaft on deck. Date: circa 1955

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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.