Deck Collection (page 4)

A Winters Tale - on board the motor ship Venus
A spread from The Tatler featuring photographs by Anthony Armstrong Jones and recorded the numerous passengers on board the " Venus" which was heading to Madeira in January 1952

Midshipmens Mess
Midshipmen eat, read and study in their mess on the Royal Navy warship Caesar

On the Bellorophon
On the deck of the Bellerophon, sailing to exile on Saint Helena, he is watched by the British officers

Tourists photographing the view from Tokyo City View and Sky Deck of Roppongi Hills. Tokyo, Japan

Night view from Tokyo City View and Sky Deck, occupy the 52nd and 54th floor of Roppongi Hills. Tokyo, Japan

'Smogenbryggan', the picturesque harbour of Smogen with the traditional and colorful boathouses, Smogen, Bohuslan, Vastra Gotaland, Sweden

The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Travelers on the deck of an American boat
5313693 The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Travelers on the deck of an American boat.; SeM Studio/UIG.

16th century German playing card. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
955309 16th century German playing card. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

On a battleship: gun turret, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400485 On a battleship: gun turret, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

A yachting holiday, 1850
3478973 A yachting holiday, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a yachting holiday, a gentleman is having a cigar on the deck after dinner. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern, 1850
3330771 The paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern)

A Companionway, 1850
3330561 A Companionway, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Companionway, a raised and windowed hatchway in the ship's deck)

Engraving depicting torpedo boats up on the deck of the HMS Heda, a Royal navy torpedo depot shop, 19th century
5308814 Engraving depicting torpedo boats up on the deck of the HMS Heda, a Royal navy torpedo depot shop, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting torpedo boats up on the deck of the HMS Heda)

The paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern, 1850
3359142 The paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern)

The paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern, 1850
3330840 The paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern)

The 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic Telegraph, 1850
3331070 The 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic Telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic)

Dreadnoughts. From the deck of H.M.S. Superb showing heavier vessels in the Home Fleet during manoeuvres at Spithead
2915215 Dreadnoughts. From the deck of H.M.S. Superb showing heavier vessels in the Home Fleet during manoeuvres at Spithead 1914.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

The Bridge of a Merchant Ship at Sea, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC403999 The Bridge of a Merchant Ship at Sea, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Sailors in front of a decorated ship's stern, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912649 Sailors in front of a decorated ship's stern, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Frontispiece illustration showing 18th)

Uniform of a ship's captain, French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912655 Uniform of a ship's captain, French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a ship's captain, capitaine de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844)

Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, 1844 (print)
5912652 Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, Eleve de premiere classe, 1844)

A captain with a cabin boy, 1850
3330818 A captain with a cabin boy, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Captain with cabin boy. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mountains of Epirus, as seen from sea nearly opposite to Parga. 1829 (engraving)
937985 Mountains of Epirus, as seen from sea nearly opposite to Parga. 1829 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: drawn by H.W.Williams and engraved by J.Horsburgh).

Benjamin Harrison on the deck of a ship labelled 'Republican Party', 1894
1576792 Benjamin Harrison on the deck of a ship labelled 'Republican Party', 1894; (add.info.: The bounty jumper of 1894' Benjamin Harrison standing on the deck of a ship labelled)

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Scene on gun deck of a Japanese warship during action
530177 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Scene on gun deck of a Japanese warship during action. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 13 March 1904.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

On board a battle-cruiser: between decks, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC403995 On board a battle-cruiser: between decks, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

The fo'c'sle of a battleship: in the Forth, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC400487 The fo'c'sle of a battleship: in the Forth, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Votes for Women
2603914 Votes for Women; (add.info.: Votes for Women. The British Liberal Party speaking with two voices. Lewis Vernon Harcourt saying 'No votes for women' while on the other side of)

The Pilgrim's Vision' illustration from 'The Innocents Abroad' by Mark Twain
5668959 The Pilgrim's Vision' illustration from 'The Innocents Abroad' by Mark Twain; (add.info.: Mark Twain (1835-1910)

Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912653 Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844)

The passenger deck of a paddle steamer, 1850
3359217 The passenger deck of a paddle steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the passenger deck of a paddle steamer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern, 1850
3330761 The paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern)

The paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern, 1850
3330739 The paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern)

The paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern, 1850
3330732 The paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern)

On a battleship: airing blankets, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC400491 On a battleship: airing blankets, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho) by Bone

Photo aboard a steamship, deck, detailed view
951907 Photo aboard a steamship, deck, detailed view by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Uniform of a ship's ensign, enseigne de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912654 Uniform of a ship's ensign, enseigne de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a ship's ensign, enseigne de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844)

16th century German playing card. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
955308 16th century German playing card. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

A 17th century Spanish galleon
3253023 A 17th century Spanish galleon; (add.info.: A 17th century Spanish galleon. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

History. The french corsair Rene Duguay Trouin. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements
3434271 History. The french corsair Rene Duguay Trouin. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements, France, c.1900; (add.info.: Coll. Part. History)

Characters from the novel 'Black-eyed Susan' by John Gay, 1850
3330823 Characters from the novel 'Black-eyed Susan' by John Gay, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting characters from the novel 'Black-eyed Susan' by John Gay)

E.S. Cepeman's life craft stowed on deck, 1850
3330725 E.S. Cepeman's life craft stowed on deck, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting E.S. Cepeman's life craft stowed on deck. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

In the submerged torpedo flat of a battleship, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC400493 In the submerged torpedo flat of a battleship, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

The International Ocean Yatch Race, 1870 (engraving)
1575647 The International Ocean Yatch Race, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts passengers aboard a Yatch competing in the International Ocean Yatch Race)

English family taking the air on deck crossing the English Channel for France, 1886 (chromo)
533646 English family taking the air on deck crossing the English Channel for France, 1886 (chromo); (add.info.: English family taking the air on deck crossing the English Channel on a steamer)

The bombardment of Algiers, 1816 (colour aquatint)
1579752 The bombardment of Algiers, 1816 (colour aquatint); (add.info.: Coloured aquatint of the bombardment of Algiers on the quarterdeck of the Queen Charlotte. Print by J. Jenkins)

Loss of iron paddle-steamer troop ship 'Birkenhead' off Simon's Bay South Africa 26 February 1852
535483 Loss of iron paddle-steamer troop ship 'Birkenhead' off Simon's Bay South Africa 26 February 1852.; (add.info)

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Scene on deck of Japanese warship during surprise attack on the Russian fleet at Port
528377 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Scene on deck of Japanese warship during surprise attack on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur (Lushun) 8 February 1904, battle inconclusive. Japanese Print 1904

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