Explosion Collection (page 85)

CIVIL WAR: PETERSBURG. Colonel Henry Pleasants of the 48th Pennsylvania Regiment supervising the carrying of gun powder into the mine in preparation to explode the tunnel under the Confederat lines

CIVIL WAR: FORT SUMTER 1861. The Confederate bombardment of Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, 12-13 April 1861. Wood engraving, American, 1861

CIVIL WAR: VICKSBURG, 1863. View of the Union line during the Siege of Vicksburg, May to July 1863, with Vicksburg and the Mississipppi River in the background

CIVIL WAR: GREEK FIRE. Confederate General Pierre G. T. de Beauregard, defender of Charleston, South Carolina
CIVIL WAR: GREEK FIRE. Confederate General Pierre G.T. de Beauregard, defender of Charleston, South Carolina, is shocked by the explosion of a Greek Fire bomb shell during the Union siege of

CHANCELLORSVILLE, 1863. Couchs Corps Forming Line of Battle to Cover the Retreat of the 11th Corps, 2 May 1863, at the Battle of Chancellorsville in the American Civil War

ASSAULT ON PETERSBURG. The explosion of the tunnel dug by the 48th Pennsylvania Regiment under the Confederate lines before Petersburg, Virginia, during the American Civil War, 30 July 1864

MONITOR AND MERRIMACK. The engagement between the Monitor and the Merrimack, in the Battle of Hampton Roads, during the American Civil War, 9 March 1862. Steel engraving, 19th century

CIVIL WAR: CHARLESTON. Scene in Charleston, South Carolina, during the Union Army siege and bombardment, August 1863. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

FILM STILL: UFOS. Film still showing flying saucers and explosions, c1950

VENICE: ARSENAL, 1793. Explosion at the Venice Arsenal, 1793. Line engraving

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The Spanish Armada fighting against the English Royal Navy, 1588. Line engraving

DE BRY: CHICORA, 1590. The land of Chicora, Cuba, is burned by French explorers. Color copper engraving by Theodore de Bry, 1590

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The Spanish Armada suffering heavy losses during a battle against the English Royal Navy, 1588. Line engraving

SIEGE OF BOSTON. 1776. A true depiction of the American siege and reconquest of British-held Boston, March 1776. Contemporary German line engraving

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Drake and Fenez with great Violence set upon the Spanish fleet gathering together before Graveling. The king of spades from a deck of English playing cards depicting the defeat

CIVIL WAR: BULL RUN, 1861. The First Battle of Bull Run, 21 July 1861. Line engraving, 19th century

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The Spanish Armada being driven ashore on the coast of Ireland, where survivors were attacked by English troops

VERNE: EARTH TO MOON. From the Earth to the Moon. Wood engraving from a 1870 edition by Jules Verne

HMS BOMBAY BURNING, 1865. The burning of HMS Bombay off Montivedeo, Uruguay, with a loss of nearly 100 lives, 1865. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

CHINESE PIRATES, 1855. Gunboats from the British ship HMS Racehorse attack and run aground a Chinese pirate ship in Pinghai Bay, China, 4 July 1853, killing nearly all onboard

GREAT EASTERN EXPLOSION. The forward paddle engine boilers exploding on the maiden voyage of The Great Eastern, off Hastings in the English Channel, 9 September 1859

STEAMBOAT BURNING, 1863. The burning of the riverboat Isaac Newton on her way up the Hudson River from New York to Albany, December 1863. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

FLUID LAMP EXPLOSION, 1868. Scene at Norwich, Connecticut, home after an attempt to fill a lighted fluid lamp, which resulted in an explosion. Wood engraving, American, 1868

CZARs ASSASSINATION, 1881. The carriage of Czar Alexander II, after his assassination in 1881. Contemporary English wood engraving

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The 4th Squadron ruled by [Sir Martin] Forbisher. The nine of clubs from a deck of English playing cards depicting the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588

KING GEORGEs WAR, 1745. Surrender of the Royal Battery at Louisbourg, Cape Breton Island, 1745. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

COAL MINE EXPLOSION, 1884. Scene at the mouth of the Pocahontas Coal Mines, Virginia, following the explosion of 13 March 1884: wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

COAL MINE EXPLOSION, 1884. Scene in Crested Butte, Colorado, following an explosion at a mine operated by the Colorado Coal and Iron Company, 24 January 1884

CZARs ASSASSINATION, 1881. The assassination of Czar Alexander II at the Catherine Canal in St. Petersburg, 13 March 1881: contemporary wood engraving

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Battle between the Spanish Armada (left) led by Duke Medina-Sidonia and the English Royal Navy led by Sir Francis Drake, 1588. Dutch engraving, 16th century

WAR OF 1812: NAVAL BATTLE. The engagement between the American sloop-of-war Wasp, under the command of Jacob Jones, and the British brig Frolic, 18 October 1812. Line engraving, 1816

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. / n The 3rd Squadron ruled by [Sir John] Hawkins
SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. /n The 3rd Squadron ruled by [Sir John] Hawkins. The ten of clubs from a deck of English playing cards depicting the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588

ERUPTION OF GAMKONORA. The eruption of Gamkonora at Halmahera, the largest of the Moluccas, Indonesia, in 1673. Line engraving, French, 1755

WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The taking of the city of Washington D. C. by the British forces on 24 August 1814
WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The taking of the city of Washington D.C. by the British forces on 24 August 1814. Wood engraving, English, 1814

LOUISIANA: SHIPWRECK, 1882. The burning of the Mississippi steamboat Robert E. Lee near Yucatan Plantation, Louisiana, 30 September 1882. Contemporary wood engraving

TRIPOLITAN WAR, 1804. The burning of the captured American frigate Philadelphia by Commodore Stephen Decatur and his crew in Tripoli harbor on the night of 16 February 1804

IMMIGRANT LABOR, 1869. Chinese and European immigrants working on the last mile of the Central Pacific Railroad in 1869: contemporary American engraving

SIEGE OF LONDONERRY, 1689. The siege of Londonderry, Ireland, in 1689 by forces loyal to James II of England. After a contemporary Dutch engraving

COAL MINE EXPLOSION, 1884. After the explosion at the Colorado Coal and Iron Company mine at Crested Butte, Colorado, 24 January 1884: wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

COAL MINE EXPLOSION, 1873. Aftermath of a coal mine explosion. American engraving, 1873

U. S. S. PRINCETON EXPLOSION. The explosion of the 12-inch columbiad gun, Peacemaker, aboard the U. S
U.S.S. PRINCETON EXPLOSION. The explosion of the 12-inch columbiad gun, Peacemaker, aboard the U.S. Steam Sloop Princeton, 28 February 1844. Wood engraving, 19th century

SECOND BURMESE WAR, 1852. Explosion of the expense magazine, and destruction of the strong stockade, by a shell from the British squadron. Wood engraving, English, 1852

Another explosion at hand. Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan, using the hot-air from his speeches, to inflate a large balloon labeled Imperialism

Explosion of the Maine. Print shows the U.S.S. Maine blowing up in the harbor at Havana, Cuba; a small portrait of Captain C. D. Sigsbee decorates the lower left margin. Date c1898 June 21

Ashcrofts patent low water detector for preventing the explosion... Date c1866

Explosion of the Alfred Thomas at Easton PA. March 6th 1860. Date ca. 1860

The explosion of the United States Steam Frigate Missouri, at Gibralter sic, Aug. 26th, 1843 To Captn. Sir George Sartorius and the Officers of the H.M.S

Explosion in rock formation with people running, man diving into water, and woman in water. Date c1895

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"Capturing the Power: A Spectacle of Explosions Unleashed" In the realm of art, explosions have been depicted in various forms throughout history. From Norman Lindsay's mesmerizing portrayal of a star exploding to James Prinsep Beadle's vivid depiction of the Ulster Division under attack, these artworks encapsulate the sheer intensity and devastation caused by such cataclysmic events. Charles John De Lacy's masterpiece, "The Vindictive at Zeebrugge, " transports us to 1918 when this explosive assault unfolded during World War I. The image serves as a haunting reminder of the sacrifices made by brave soldiers amidst chaos and destruction. Moving forward in time, we witness Bruce Bairnsfather's poignant WWI cartoon titled "A Miner Success. " This clever illustration sheds light on the dangerous conditions faced by miners who were tasked with detonating explosives underground during wartime. Shifting our gaze beyond Earth, we encounter a stunning composite image capturing the Crab Nebula. This celestial explosion showcases nature's ability to create breathtaking beauty even within its most violent moments. Not limited to war or natural phenomena, explosions also find their place in entertainment. Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmundson immortalized these fiery bursts through their comedic brilliance as the Dangerous Brothers on Saturday Live. Their explosive performances left audiences roaring with laughter. Taking flight into aviation history, we marvel at Hendon Aerial Pageant where daredevil pilots showcased aerial stunts that thrilled spectators while pushing boundaries within controlled explosions and pyrotechnics displays. Artistic interpretations extend further into space as well; supernova they are brought to life through captivating artwork that captures both their destructive force and awe-inspiring magnificence. History reminds us that not all explosions occur on land or in space; tragedy struck aboard steamboat Sultana in 1865 when it exploded near Helena. This disaster claimed countless lives and stands as a somber testament to the devastating consequences of an explosion gone wrong. In contrast, H.