Challenger Collection (page 5)

Poster, Canadian Pacific, Empress of Britain
Poster advertising Canadian Pacifics Empress of Britain, Canadas Challenger. Date: circa 1930s

Thomas Lipton launches Shamrock IV, 1914
Sir Thomas Lipton photographed at Gosport in June 1914 after his fourth challenger for the Americas Cup had been christened by the Countess of Shaftesbury and safely launched in Portsmouth harbour

Sir Thomas Lipton (1848 - 1931)
Sir Thomas Lipton, creator of the Lipton tea brand and regular challenger for the Americas Cup. Date: 1930

Shamrock I and Shamrock III
During trials for the 1903 Americas Cup off the New York coast, Shamrock III, the challenger that year, races against the challenger in 1899, Shamrock I

Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, 1st Baronet (18481931) - Scottish self-made man, merchant, and yachtsman. He created the Lipton tea brand

Space Shuttle backdropped against Earth

Front view of a British Challenger II tank

Rear view of a British Challenger II tank

A Royal Jordanian Land Force Challenger 1 tank fires on a target
May 7, 2012 - A Royal Jordanian Land Force Challenger 1 tank fires on a target during bilateral tank training with the U.S

Clay render of a Challenger II tank

Challenger 2 main battle tanks of the British Armed Forces during Exercise Black Eagle in Poland

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The Staff and Promoters of the " challenger" Deep-Sea Expedition

The Ocean Depth Exploring Voyage: H. M. s. Challenger at Anchor in Royal Sound, Kerguelen
The Ocean Depth Exploring Voyage: H.M.s. Challenger at Anchor in Royal Sound, Kerguelen Land

The King of Portugal Visiting H. M. s. Challenger at Lisbon, 1873 Engraving
The King of Portugal Visiting H.M.s. Challenger at Lisbon, 1873 Engraving

AMERICAs CUP, 1899. The American winner, Columbia and the British challenger, Shamrock in the tenth international race for the Americas Cup in 1899

AMERICAs CUP, 1899. The British challenger, Shamrock I crossing the finish line at the tenth Americas Cup in 1899, New York

Kings Cutter
28th May 1930: The Kings cutter Britannia during a special Solent Regatta of the Royal Thames Yacht Club arranged for the testing of Sir Thomas Liptons Americas Cup challenger Shamrock V

The Challenger, Shamrock III
The 1903 unsuccessful challenger for the Americas Cup, Shamrock III (of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club), owned by Sir Thomas Lipton. Date: 1903

Agressive local man spots ths chance of a swift buck
Scene - Scarboro. Time - Sunday Morning. Very Muddy. Inhabitant: " Be Thoo a Strong Mon?" Amateur Weightlifter (rather proud that his fame has spread so far): " Well, yes, my friend

Close up detail view of a steam locomotive drive wheel

Close view of historic Challenger locomotive steam engine

Cook Strait Ferry Kaitaki, Queen Charlotte Sound, Marlborough Sounds, South Island, New Zealand - aerial

Dodge Challenger RT, 1970, Purple
Dodge Challenger RT 1970 Purple

The Bristol factory in c 1910
The Bristol factory in c.1910. The Bristol Monoplane designed by George Challenger and Archibald Low is in the foreground. Date: circa 1910

Maurice Edmond in Boxkite No8 at Lanark in August 1910, with, from left, Crisp, Frank Coles, Leslie Macdonald, Collyns Pizey, George H. Challenger, Bendall and Charles Briginshaw. Date: 1910

CJ5 4425 Reg Parnell, Challenger
Reg Parnell, Challenger, VSCC Spring Start

Launch of Space Shuttle Challenger, 1985. NASA photograph

View of Dining Car North Western-Union Pacific Cahllenger
Interior view of the " Challenger" dining carshowing people at tables being served by a waiter. Inset shows a close-up of a table service

View of the Sleeping Car in the Popular Challenger
interior view of the Challenger s" sleeping car shows people sitting in large green brocade banquette seats

View of the Womens Coach in the Popular Challenger
Inverior view of the womens lounge in the " Challenger" showing women seated in their seats. A female porter chats with one of the women

The Ocean Depth Exploring Voyage: H. m. s. Challenger At Anchor In Royal Sound
The Ocean Depth Exploring Voyage: H.m.s. Challenger At Anchor In Royal Sound, Kerguelen Land

The King of Portugal Visiting H. M. s. Challenger at Lisbon, 1873 Engraving
The King of Portugal Visiting H.M.s. Challenger at Lisbon, 1873 Engraving

Dodge Challenger SRT8, 2013, Red, silver stripes
Dodge Challenger SRT8 2013 Red silver stripes

Golden Temple, Kyoto City, Japan C016 / 6067
Kinkaku-ji, Golden Temple, Kyoto City, Japan. Photographed during the voyage of HMS Challenger (1872-1876). This scientific expedition, organised by the Royal Society

Harbour, Hong Kong, 19th century C016 / 6066
Harbour, Hong Kong (then a British Colony). Photographed during the voyage of HMS Challenger (1872-1876). This scientific expedition, organised by the Royal Society

Lake Rotomahana, New Zealand C016 / 6065
Mount Tarawera and Lake Rotomahana, Rotorua, New Zealand. Photographed during the voyage of HMS Challenger (1872-1876). This scientific expedition, organised by the Royal Society

Kerguelen Island, 19th century C016 / 6064
Kerguelen Island, with Mt. Wyville Thomson in background. This island is in the souther Indian Ocean. Photographed during the voyage of HMS Challenger (1872-1876)

Tristan da Cunha, circa 1870 C016 / 6063
Tristan da Cunha, circa 1870. This small group of islands in the southern Atlantic Ocean is the most remote archipelago in the world. Photographed during the voyage of HMS Challenger (1872-1876)

Bell of the Great Buddha, Kyoto, Japan C016 / 6073
Bell of the Great Buddha, Kyoto, Japan. Photographed during the voyage of HMS Challenger (1872-1876). This scientific expedition, organised by the Royal Society

Crew of space shuttle mission STS-7 C013 / 7897
Crew of space shuttle mission STS-7. Four of the five astronauts that were on mission STS-7 outside the shuttle mission simulator

Drawing by Wild of the ship Pellucida made during the Challe
The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger Expedition (1872-1876) was funded by the British Government for the purpose of scientific discovery. Correct image?

View of H. M. S. Challenger at floating dock in Bermuda
The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) was funded by the British Government for the purpose of scientific discovery

Panoramic: Landscape in Madeira 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Sugar Plantation, St. Thomas 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Charlotte Amalia, St. Thomas, West Indies after a hurricane
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

A drawing of the laboratory on board H. M.s Challenger by Wil
The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) was funded by the British Government for scientific purposes and seems to have been the first expedition to carry an official photographer as well as an

Prof. Charles Wyville Thomson (right) and Dr. Rudolf von Wil
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Cochineal Plantation, Tenerife
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

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"Challenger: A Legacy of EVAtion and Racing Triumphs" From the exhilarating Shamrock V races to the powerful Dodge SRT8 Challenger, the spirit of "Challenger" has always been synonymous with pushing boundaries. Just like the iconic Endeavour II spacecraft or the classic Dodge Challenger RT SE, this name carries a rich history of exploration and performance. Dating back to 1860, when Sayers V Heenan faced off in an epic boxing match known as "The Great Fight, " challenger status became a symbol of determination and resilience. This same tenacity was mirrored in AMERICAs CUP's fourth international race in 1881, where Mischief triumphed against Atalanta for the prestigious trophy. In artistry and adventure alike, it has left its mark. The captivating lithograph by Currier & Ives captures the thrilling clash between Mischief and Atalanta during that historic Americas Cup race. Meanwhile, Doyle's Exploring Party showcases how Challenger represents bold exploration into uncharted territories. Even on wheels, Challenger commands attention. Picture a tank transporter hauling a formidable Challenger 2 main battle tank through rugged terrain for an exercise - strength personified. And let's not forget about modern-day marvels like the Dodge Challenger America or the high-performance Dodge Challenger SRT8; they embody speed and style at every turn. Finally, we cannot overlook Thomas Henry Huxley's intellectual prowess as he challenged conventional wisdom with his scientific theories. Like him, those who bear this name are driven by curiosity and an unwavering desire to push boundaries further than ever before. Whether it be conquering racetracks or exploring new frontiers - from land to sea - "Challenger" stands tall as a testament to human ambition and relentless pursuit of greatness throughout history.