Hatches Collection

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 3 XV779 AB
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.3 XV779 AB (msn 712029), of No.3 Fighter Squadron, at RAF Gutersloh, during an engine ground run after a CSDU-Alternator change

Heroism in an Italian steamer, a captain who drops into an infected hold to save two... (colour litho)
2815641 Heroism in an Italian steamer, a captain who drops into an infected hold to save two... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Men against Breastplates (Colour Litho)
2783976 Men against Breastplates (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men against armor)

The America Cup, Aboard the "Columbia", taking in the Spinnaker
1592682 The America Cup, Aboard the " Columbia", taking in the Spinnaker, showing how the Hatches are used to stow away Sail (litho) by Walker, T

Fumigation of a Training Vessel (engraving)
1054691 Fumigation of a Training Vessel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fumigation of a Training Vessel)

the open hatch
Gilbert Claes

Alligator Joe watching young Alligators hatch from their egg - according to sender of this card he made a living out of raising alligators and crocodiles in Miami. Date: 1907

Model - Mark V WWI male tank with semaphore device
An extremely finely built model Mark V First World War male tank with semaphore device with hatches that open. Trench Art

Southern Hawker or Blue Darner (Aeshna cyanea), dragonfly hatching from the larvae skin or exuvia, stretching body and wings, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Pueblan Milk Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum campbelli) young, with mouth open, hatching from egg, Mexico

Domestic Pig, Tamworth sow, looking through hatch in arc, Cumbria, England, november

Russian Soldiers hatching out of eggs - Easter Postcard
A rather odd Easter Greetings card depicting a unit of Russian Soldiers hatching out of eggs! Date: circa 1910s

Rene Fraser washing engine room hatches area on Medusa

Landscape Wooded Approach Town ca 1508 Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

Half-opened tin, detail

Zulu children arriving out of giant eggs
A very surreal and slightly disturbing postcard showing Fresh arrivals - a group of young Zulu toddlers emerging fully-formed out of giant eggs! Date: circa 1903

Exposition Nancy 1909 - Accumulators Lorraine ore hoppers with hatches. Date: circa 1911

de Havilland Venom with hatches open

Metamorphoses of the Peacock butterfly. The Peacock (Inachis io), a butterfly of the temperate regions of Europe and Asia

Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala) newly hatched caterpillars, group feeding on egg cases, Gorseinon, West Glamorgan, South Wales, August

Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) baby, hatchling on beach, Cyprus, August

European Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa) baby, just hatched, standing on ootheca, Savona Province, Liguria, Italy, june

Treefrog (Hyla sp. ) tadpoles, ready to hatch from jelly clutch hanging above pond in tropical forest
Treefrog (Hyla sp.) tadpoles, ready to hatch from jelly clutch hanging above pond in tropical forest, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Pueblan Milk Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum campbelli) young, hatching from egg, Mexico

Dragonfly metamorphosis. Adult dragonfly on a plant stems after emerging from the nypmh stage. The discarded exoskeleton is beneath it

Emperor dragonfly metamorphosis
Image 1 of 7. Emperor dragonfly metamorphosis. Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) larva resting on a plant stalk about to begin its metamorphosis into the adult (imago) stage

Sombre goldenring dragonfly metamorphosis. This dragonfly (Cordulegaster bidentata) is emerging from the larva. Its wings are fully extended and it is ready to fly

Common darter dragonfly metamorphosis
Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) undergoing metamorphosis. Image 8 of 9. This is one hundred and sixty-five minutes after the thorax starts to split open, the wings have emerged

American Robin (Turdus migratorius) newly hatched chick and hatching eggs in nest, U. S. A
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) newly hatched chick and hatching eggs in nest, U.S.A

Hatches
Illustration by Raphael Kirchner from The Kirchner Album, a portfolio of twelve colour prints issued by The Sketch during the World War One period

Halcyone / Ceyx / Kingfisher
She sees her husband Ceyx drowned; transported by grief, she changes into a kingfisher which some say hatches its eggs on calm seas in halcyon days

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"Hatches: Unveiling Stories of Heroism, Adventure, and Nature's Wonders" The Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 3 XV779 AB takes flight through the open hatch, showcasing its remarkable capabilities in the sky. Step back in time with the Mark V WWI male tank equipped with a semaphore device, a fascinating model that brings history to life. A captain's heroism shines through as he fearlessly drops into an infected hold on an Italian steamer to save two lives - a testament to bravery amidst adversity (colour litho). "Men against Breastplates" captures the intensity of battle in this captivating colour litho artwork, where warriors clash beneath towering hatches. Onboard the "Columbia, " sailing enthusiasts witness the America Cup race while admiring how skillfully they can utilized to stow away sails (litho). Witnessing the fumigation process aboard a training vessel is both intriguing and informative - an engraving that sheds light on essential maritime practices. Peering into the open hatch, one can only imagine what lies beyond - possibilities await those who dare to venture into unexplored territories. Alligator Joe's watchful eyes observe young alligators hatching from their eggs - nature's miracle unfolds before our very eyes. Russian Soldiers symbolically emerge from eggs on Easter Postcards, reminding us of rebirth and resilience during challenging times. Rene Fraser diligently washes engine room hatches area on Medusa ship – her dedication ensures smooth operations and safety at sea. Witness Mexico's vibrant biodiversity as a Pueblan Milk Snake emerges with mouth wide open from its egg – nature's beauty knows no bounds. A curious Tamworth sow peers through a hatch in an arc structure in Cumbria, England – capturing rural charm during November days.