Life Saver Collection

Restoration of the apparently drowned or suffocated. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving)
6116652 Restoration of the apparently drowned or suffocated. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Restoration of the apparently drowned. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving)
6116653 Restoration of the apparently drowned. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

T. Aud in Life Saving Suit, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. T. Aud in Life Saving Suit, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing
T. Aud in Life Saving Suit, 1916. First World War

A Life guard on Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York, 1901-06 (b / w photo)
779181 A Life guard on Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York, 1901-06 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Saved, 1889 (etching on cream wove paper)
877258 Saved, 1889 (etching on cream wove paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 65.4x89.5 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; American, out of copyright

Watson and the Shark, 1778. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Watson and the Shark, 1778

Some operations of the Life Saving Corps, Jamestown Exposition, Virginia, USA, 1907. Artist: Keystone View Company
Some operations of the Life Saving Corps, Jamestown Exposition, Virginia, USA, 1907. The exposition was staged to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the establishment of Jamestown

Navy SEAL combat swimmer wearing a closed circuit rebreather
A Navy SEAL combat swimmer on bag breathing and purging all the CO2 from the closed circuit rebreather before commencing a combat navigation swim in Pearl Harbor along the shoreline of Ford Island in

A Navy SEAL combat swimmer adjusts his dive mask while on bag breathing and purging all the CO2 from the closed circuit rebreather before commencing a combat navigation swim in Pearl Harbor along

NEW DEAL CARTOON, c1933. How Much More Do We Need? American cartoon comment, c1933, showing Uncle Sam having difficulties staying afloat with President Roosevelts New Deal lifesavers

Restoration of the apparently drowned. From The Household Physician, published c. 1898
Restoration of the apparently drowned. From The Household Physician, published c.1898

Restoration of the apparently drowned or suffocated. From The Household Physician, published c. 1898
Restoration of the apparently drowned or suffocated. From The Household Physician, published c.1898

An Orange Life Preserver Ring And Rope Hanging On A Wooden Shed Wall; Northumberland, England

Navy SEALs combat swimmers donn their equipment in a utility boat
A pair of Navy SEAL combat swimmers donn their facemask and prepare to purge all the nitrogen from their LAR-V oxygen underwater breathing apparatus prior to entering the water for training in

Search and rescue swimmers during a swim call
Arabian Sea, March 23, 2012 - Search and rescue swimmers swim towards sailors as they jump off aircraft elevator No. 4 during a swim call aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson

A U. S. Navy SEAL combat swimmer
A Navy SEAL combat swimmer, diving a oxygen rebreather, taking a quick sneak and peak above the waterline to ensure he is on course to the target

Navy SEALs combat swimmers in a utility boat adjust their dive masks
A pair of Navy SEALs combat swimmers adjusts their dive masks while on bag breathing and purging all the CO2 from the closed circuit rebreather before commencing a combat navigation swim in Pearl

Sailors conducting small boat training in a 25-foot over-the-horizon boat
Atlantic Ocean, July 10, 2009 - Sailors conduct small boat training in a 25-foot over-the-horizon boat

A Life saver on the lookout, Beaches, Bathing suits, Lifesaving, United States, New Jersey, Atlantic City, 1880

Lifebuoy

Floating platform with a life ring, Sweden, Europe

LIFE BUOY. Symbol of safe travel

AD: KAPO LIFE-SAVING, 1919. American advertisement for Kapo Life-Saving devices, 1919

AD: CIGARETTES, 1893. English advertisement for Players Navy Cut cigarettes, 1893

The official beach bathing attendant has a busy time keeping a watchful eye during rough weather. 21 March 1934

Europe, Denmark, Copenhagen. Nyhaven canal

Lifebuoy in a desert F007 / 0321
Lifebuoy in a desert

Lifeguard and beach visitors, 1880-1906 C014 / 2057
Lifeguard and beach visitors. Thought to have been taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, this photograph, from the Detroit Publishing Company, dates from some point in the period from 1880 to 1906

CPR first aid technique, artwork
CPR first aid technique. Artwork showing the 2nd of 6 steps used in the first aid technique of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Emergency resuscitation, 19th century C015 / 6082
Emergency resuscitation. 19th-century artwork of the first and second stages of the emergency resuscitation process as then known

How Much More Do We Need? American cartoon comment, c1933, showing Uncle Sam having difficulties staying afloat with
CARTOON: NEW DEAL, 1933. How Much More Do We Need? American cartoon comment, c1933, showing Uncle Sam having difficulties staying afloat with President Roosevelts New Deal lifesavers

Conrad / Typhoon / On Deck
TYPHOON Short story by Joseph Conrad Captain MacWhirr & Jukes on the bridge Date: First published: 1902

USA, MASSACHUSETTS, Chappaquiddick Island: Lifesaving Board / Eastern Beach

NEW YORK: ROCKAWAY BEACH. Life-saving precautions at Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York. Wood engraving, 1877

Da Vincis lifebuoy design
Da Vincis lifebuoy. Drawing by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) of a lifesaving ring being used to keep a man afloat in the sea

The launching of the Constantinople Lifeboat
An elder lifeboatman lifts his hammer to strike out the holding peg to launch the Constantinople lifeboat and its team of lifeboatmen down a wooden ramp. The boat is called the Shellu

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"Life Saver: From Brighton Beach to Sydney's Shores" In the vast expanse of Australia, New South Wales stands tall as a captivating state, with its vibrant capital city, Sydney. Nestled along the stunning coastline, this bustling metropolis boasts iconic beaches that have witnessed countless tales of bravery and heroism. One such tale takes us back in time to Brooklyn, New York in 1901-06. A black and white photograph captures a life guard on Brighton Beach, standing tall amidst crashing waves - a true embodiment of a life saver. Traveling further back into history, an etching from 1889 showcases another remarkable rescue. This piece titled "Saved" depicts the sheer determination and selflessness displayed by those who dedicate their lives to saving others. Across continents and eras, art has immortalized acts of salvation. John Singleton Copley's masterpiece "Watson and the Shark, " painted in 1778, tells a gripping story of survival against all odds. Fast forward to Jamestown Exposition in Virginia during 1907; we witness the organized efforts of the Life Saving Corps through an artist's lens. The Keystone View Company captures some operations that highlight their unwavering commitment towards safeguarding lives. From land to sea, even Navy SEALs join this noble cause. Armed with closed circuit rebreathers and dive masks perfectly adjusted for combat swimming missions – they too become guardians of life beneath turbulent waters. Yet beyond physical rescues lie metaphorical ones too. In c1933 America faced economic turmoil depicted humorously through political cartoons featuring President Roosevelt's New Deal lifesavers attempting to keep Uncle Sam financially afloat amidst unsolicited quack remedies thrown at them. But it is not just humans who require saving; nature itself can play savior when needed most. An illustration from "The Household Physician, " published around 1898 reveals techniques for restoring apparently drowned or suffocated individuals.