Poop Collection

Naval Captain 1800
A captain of the Royal Navy stands on the taffrail, on the poop deck of his vessel

English pewter chamber pot, circa 1770-1780
3029976 English pewter chamber pot, circa 1770-1780; Private Collection; (add.info.: English pewter chamber pot, circa 1770-1780); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Osprey
Samir. H

No dogs
Theo Luycx

Economy of a Man-of-War (engraving)
1101529 Economy of a Man-of-War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Economy of a Man-of-War)

Poupe de galere au XVIIe siecle; d apres Etienne de la Belle (engraving)
6022341 Poupe de galere au XVIIe siecle; d apres Etienne de la Belle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poop, prow, anchor and rudder of Roman galley (engraving)
5200969 Poop, prow, anchor and rudder of Roman galley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poop, prow, anchor and rudder of Roman galley)

Poop lights of three decker, 1805 (chromolitho)
2780376 Poop lights of three decker, 1805 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poop lights of three decker, 1805)

Detail of the El Rey D Jayme II (engraving)
1609438 Detail of the El Rey D Jayme II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Detail of the El Rey D Jayme II)

The Naval Manoeuvres, Snapshots on Board HMS "Hermione"(litho)
1050869 The Naval Manoeuvres, Snapshots on Board HMS " Hermione" (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

The Voyage to China, Poop of a Peninsular and Oriental Companys Steamer on the Red Sea (engraving)
1589104 The Voyage to China, Poop of a Peninsular and Oriental Companys Steamer on the Red Sea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Voyage to China)

Poops and prows of Roman gallies (engraving)
5200967 Poops and prows of Roman gallies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poops and prows of Roman gallies)

Scene on the Poop of the Victoria and Albert (engraving)
1594311 Scene on the Poop of the Victoria and Albert (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene on the Poop of the Victoria and Albert)

Bringing Home Turtles on Board HMS "Jumna"(engraving)
1054183 Bringing Home Turtles on Board HMS " Jumna" (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Japan, Tokyo, Nippori, sign in cemetary, remove dog waste from park, accompanying picture of dog and waste

Ms 422 Fol. 29 & 30 Path of the moon across the constellations, from De Natura
XIR404279 Ms 422 Fol.29 & 30 Path of the moon across the constellations, from De Natura Rerum by Isidore of Seville (vellum) by French School, (9th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Laon

Allegory with horse poop gold pieces, ca 1650, Cornelis van Dalen (I), Rombout van den Hoeye, 1640 - 1660

A trial dog poo composter at Lynford Arboretum Norfolk

Constellation Puppis with halo effect
Part of the constellation Puppis (Poop, or Stern). Puppis was once part of the much larger Argo constellation, but this was thought too unwieldy and so was divided into three smaller constellations

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - on back in water with Common Goldeneye drake (Bucephala clangula) - Alaska
TOM-1950 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - on back in water with Common Goldeneye drake (Bucephala clangula) Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

The Poop Deck of a P. &O. Liner, Red Sea, 1872
Engraving of the scene on the Poop deck of a P.&O. Steamer, as it crosses the Red Sea, on the voyage to China. Deck games

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In the vast expanse of naval history, one cannot overlook the significance of the poop deck. Dating back to as early as the 17th century, this elevated platform at the stern of a ship played a crucial role in maritime operations. Engravings from that era depict scenes such as diving operations and tragic disasters like "The Loss of HMS 'Doterel'". These images offer glimpses into life on board a man-of-war, showcasing its intricate economy. One engraving showcases a "Poupe de galere au XVIIe siecle", illustrating how this structure was adapted across different vessels. Another engraving captures the essence of Roman galleys with their distinctive poops, prows, anchors, and rudders. The chromolitho artwork titled "Poop lights of three-decker, 1805" adds vibrancy to our understanding of historical naval architecture. Moving forward in time, an engraving called "Detail of El Rey D Jayme II" takes us aboard another vessel during naval manoeuvres. Meanwhile, lithographs like "Snapshots on Board HMS 'Hermione'" provide snapshots into daily life at sea. Not limited to military purposes alone, engravings also shed light on civilian voyages. For instance, an engraving titled "The Voyage to China" shows us the poop deck of a Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer sailing through the Red Sea. Roman gallies make another appearance in engravings depicting their poops and prows - testament to their enduring influence throughout history. And who can forget scenes like that captured in "Bringing Home Turtles on Board HMS 'Jumna'", which reveal unique moments experienced by sailors during long journeys? As we explore these captivating engravings portraying various aspects related to poop decks over centuries past - from tragedy to triumphs - we gain insight into not just nautical engineering but also human experiences at sea.