Navigating Collection

HMS Hood, the last battlecruiser built for the Royal Navy
March 17, 1924 - HMS Hood, the last battlecruiser built for the Royal Navy

USS Randolph underway at sea with two S2F airplanes on its catapults, 1962
February 27, 1962 - USS Randolph (CVS-15) underway at sea with two S2F airplanes on its catapults

The Temple of Dreams by Arild Rosenkrantz
A man and a woman rowing towards a temple. Date: 1930

Shrove Lighthouse, Greencastle, Co Donegal, Ireland; View of beach and lighthouse

The Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth transits the Atlantic Ocean
October 11, 2010 - The Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth (F-235) transits the Atlantic Ocean during Exercise Joint Warrior. Joint Warrior is a multinational exercise designed to improve

The Florida. 16th century. Timucua Indian village. Food transportation by canoe. Engraving by Theodore de Bry (1528-1598). Brevis narratio floridae Eorum Quae in.... Frankfurt, 1591

Queen Mary Ocean Liner, whistles used for signalling
Queen Marys three giant whistles two on the fore funnel and one on the midships funnel, were fitted. Each were seven feet in length, and could be heard five miles away, but so low pitched

An old sailing ship navigating the ocean

USNS Alan Shepard and USNS Joshua Humphreys are underway in the Gulf of Aden
Gulf of Aden, April 27, 2011 - The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3), left

Midshipman, 1799. The young man is carrying a sextant which was used for making astronomical observations for navigating. Print by Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827). Aquatint

Catalan literature. 14th and 15th Centuries. Book of the Consulate of the Sea. Cover of the edition printed in Barcelona by Ballester and Gilio in 1523

Rafting on the Martha Brae River, Jamaica, Caribbean, West Indies

Row of Houses illuminated at sunset with Roker Pier Lighthouse in the distance, Sunderland, England
Row of illuminated houses at Roker Beach in Sunderland with a silhouette of the Roker Lighthouse in the distance at the end of the pier

Mandraki Town, elevated view, Nisyros Island, Dodecanese, Greece

Boat in sailing regatta. Luxury yachts. Sailing yacht on the water Amazing view to yacht clear water Maldives paradise

Robert Fultons The North River Steamboat of Claremont navigating from New York
3588303 Robert Fultons The North River Steamboat of Claremont navigating from New York to Albany on the Hudson River, United States of America, from Les Merveilles de la Science

A sailboat in the Puerto Madero docks with the Buenos Aires skyscrapers in the background, Argentina

Steamship Stanley - E. A. Tilly
History of Africa. Steamship Stanley. It was built for the journey of Henry Morton Stanley on the Congo River. Engraving by E. A. Tilly

Warriors in a canoe navigating the Aruwimi River
History of Africa. 19th century. Warriors in a canoe navigating the Aruwimi River. Engraving by Hildibrand. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa. The Congo. Village of Ndua
History of Africa. 19th century. Village of Ndua. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa. Pilot-boat in tow of a steamship, on the Congo River
History of Africa. 19th century. Pilot-boat in tow of a steamship, on the Congo River. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Muddy water, 1890 (oil on canvas)
OVR390550 Muddy water, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 98x125 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Magellan on his way to fame (colour litho)
976574 Magellan on his way to fame (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magellan on his way to fame)

Eight Bells, 1887, probably printed c. 1940 (etching)
877049 Eight Bells, 1887, probably printed c.1940 (etching) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 55.6x70.8 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; American

The hunt for mines in peacetime, in the Mediterranean (colour litho)
2808808 The hunt for mines in peacetime, in the Mediterranean (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mine hunting in peacetime, in the Mediterranean)

RAF Halton Ten Tors expedition 1977 - LWB Land Rover
RAF Halton Apprentices competing in the 1977 Ten Tors cross-country team march. - The Long Whee-Base Land Rover used by the RAF Halton team

John Harrison Timekeeper No 1, the first navigational clock, c. 1735 (back view)
EDI42041 John Harrison Timekeeper No 1, the first navigational clock, c.1735 (back view) by Harrison, John (1693-1776); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marine Timekeeper No)

Christopher Columbus Using Star Navigation, 1584 (engraving)
1202046 Christopher Columbus Using Star Navigation, 1584 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Navigating the Styx (engraving)
971280 Navigating the Styx (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Navigating the Styx)

Wine boat on the River Douro, Porto, northern Portugal
Rebello boat for transporting wine, on the River Douro in Porto, northern Portugal. circa 1908

Poster, Saucy Sally, Theatre Royal, Cardiff, from the Comedy Theatre, London, directed by Lawrence Brough, poster designed by John Hassall. early 20th century

View of the Bosporus entering from the Black Sea, from the Nuremberg Chronicle by
STC87585 View of the Bosporus entering from the Black Sea, from the Nuremberg Chronicle by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514) 1493 (woodblock) by German School

How to sweep the liner route (Colour Litho)
2809304 How to sweep the liner route (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: How do you sweep the liner route)

Among the many new applications that lie ahead for airplanes in peacetime... (colour litho)
2808832 Among the many new applications that lie ahead for airplanes in peacetime... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A guide to navigation, from The Gentlemans Recreation
483359 A guide to navigation, from The Gentlemans Recreation published by Richard Blome, 1686 (engraving) by English School

Out of their Reckoning, 1892 (oil on canvas)
1147315 Out of their Reckoning, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Starling, Albert (c.1878-1922); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

The Navigation of the River Amazon (engraving)
1053820 The Navigation of the River Amazon (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Navigation of the River Amazon)

Portrait of a Navigator with his dividers to prick out a course, c
MFR313902 Portrait of a Navigator with his dividers to prick out a course, c.1560 (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boats in a Swell Amongst Ice, August 24, 1826, from
STC181163 Boats in a Swell Amongst Ice, August 24, 1826, from Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea in the Years 1825-27 by Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)

Traditional farming methods on floating islands
Azim Khan Ronnie

Steamship Nera navigating a curve in the Suez Canal, Egypt
The French Steamship Nera navigating a curve in the Suez Canal, Egypt, North Africa. On 2nd October 1911 the SS Nera collided with the British ship SS Taviuni (which sank), off Millers Point

England, Gloucestershire, Fairford, Vulcan Bomber and Red Arrows, Air Tattoo

The Fresnel lens from the Anacapa Lighthouse, Anacapa Island, Channel Islands National Park, California, USA. (Editorial Use Only)

Bernardo Bellotto (1721-1780). The river Arno in Florence, 1
Bernardo Bellotto (1721-1780). Italian urban landscape painter or vedutista. Nephew of Canaletto. The river Arno in Florence, 1742. Oil on canvas, Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary

Minoan art. Cyclades Islands. Naval expedition. Fresco
Minoan art. Cyclades Islands. Naval expedition. Fresh dated c.1550-1500 B.C. It comes from Akrotiri. Santorini. National Museum of Athens

Teamwork: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Teamwork - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: The nice thing about teamwork is that you always have others on your side. ~ Margaret Carty

A formation of ships traveling at sea
Andaman Sea, September 27, 2009 - The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), center, the guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG-101)

Marines in an inflatable boat head towards USS New York
Atlantic Ocean, January 31, 2012 - Sailors and Marines embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York head toward the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie

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"Navigating through Time and Space: A Journey of Exploration" Embarking on a voyage across the vast seas, the USS Randolph gracefully glides through the waves with two S2F airplanes perched upon its catapults, and is a sight that captures the essence of adventure and discovery. In contrast, HMS Hood stands as a testament to naval history, being the last battlecruiser constructed for the Royal Navy. Its sturdy structure symbolizes an era where navigating treacherous waters was both an art and a science. As we delve deeper into our exploration, we stumble upon "The Temple of Dreams" by Arild Rosenkrantz. This masterpiece takes us on an imaginative journey where dreams become our compass in navigating uncharted territories. Shrove Lighthouse in Greencastle, Co Donegal, Ireland offers solace amidst nature's beauty. With its breathtaking view of the beach and lighthouse, it serves as a guiding light for sailors seeking safe passage along their navigational routes. The Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth confidently traverses the vast Atlantic Ocean; its crew skillfully maneuvering through unpredictable currents and ever-changing weather conditions. Their expertise ensures successful navigation even in challenging circumstances. Journeying back in time to 16th century Florida brings us to a Timucua Indian village - witness to ancient food traditions passed down from generation to generation. These culinary practices were not only sustenance but also integral elements in navigating survival within their environment. Onboard Queen Mary Ocean Liner, whistles serve as signals echoing across vast distances –a language understood by seafarers who rely on precise communication while navigating perilous waters. An old sailing ship braving tempestuous oceans reminds us of humanity's relentless pursuit of new horizons. Navigating through storms requires courage and resilience - qualities embodied by those who dare venture beyond familiar shores. At sunset in Sunderland, England row houses are illuminated against Roker Pier Lighthouse, casting a warm glow over the landscape.