Stevedores Collection

The Stevedores in Arles
GOGH, Vincent van (1853-1890). The Stevedores in Arles. Post-Impressionism. Oil on canvas

Eastern States on the ways, Dec. 7, 1901, 1901 Dec 7. Creator: Unknown
Eastern States on the ways, Dec. 7, 1901, 1901 Dec 7

Longshoremen, 1859. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Longshoremen, 1859

Pay day for the stevedores, Baltimore, Md. c1905. Creator: Unknown
Pay day for the stevedores, Baltimore, Md. c1905

'The Strike at Sydney; Wool being conveyed by the Owners with the help of Friends and Special Const Creator
'The Strike at Sydney; Wool being conveyed by the Owners with the help of Friends and Special Constables to the Wharves, 1890. From "The Graphic

Interior of the London Docks, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the London Docks, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

All Things Requisite for a Neat Job of Cargo Lifting" Loading Cars for Export, 1937. Creator: Fox
All Things Requisite for a Neat Job of Cargo Lifting" Loading Cars for Export, 1937. Dockers on the River Thames in London. From "The Said Noble River", by Alan Bell

"Traffic and Merchandise Multiplied Century By Century" A Dock Transit Shed, 1937. Creator: Unknown
"Traffic and Merchandise Multiplied Century By Century" A Dock Transit Shed, 1937. Goods and warehousemen, River Thames, London. From "The Said Noble River", by Alan Bell

'The Strike of Dock Labourers at Melbourne; "Freemen" Escaping in a boat from an attack of the Union Men, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

The Seine, at the Quai d'Austerlitz, snow effect, c1900. Creator: Auguste Lepere
The Seine, at the Quai d'Austerlitz, snow effect, c1900

Dock stevedores packing and icing fish at the Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Dock stevedores packing and icing fish at the Fulton fish market

Possibly: Dock worker, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Washington, D.C. Dock worker]

Dock worker, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Dock worker

Loading boxes of fish to be shipped to hotels and restaurants at the Fulton fish... New York, 1943
New York, New York. Loading boxes of fish to be shipped to hotels and restaurants at the Fulton fish market

Many of the Fulton fish market men are in the armed forces, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Many of the Fulton fish market men are in the armed forces. [ Fulton Markets Men in the Armed Forces of our Country - For Victory!

A scene at Fultons fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. A scene at Fultons fish market

Fulton fish market stevedores, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Fulton fish market stevedores

Possibly: Filling a barrel with codfish at the Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: New York, New York. Filling a barrel with codfish at the Fulton fish market]

Filling a barrel with codfish at the Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Filling a barrel with codfish at the Fulton fish market

Dock stevedore at the Fulton fish market moving a barrel of codfish, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Dock stevedore at the Fulton fish market moving a barrel of codfish

Dock stevedore at the Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Dock stevedore at the Fulton fish market

Packing fish in barrels at the Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Packing fish in barrels at the Fulton fish market

Possibly: Fulton fish market dock stevedores unloading and weighing fish in the... New York, 1943
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: New York, New York. Fulton fish market dock stevedores unloading and weighing fish in the early morning]

Fulton fish market dock stevedores unloading and weighing fish in the early morning, New York, 1943
New York, New York. Fulton fish market dock stevedores unloading and weighing fish in the early morning

Fulton fish market stevedores unloading and weighing fish in the early morning, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Fulton fish market stevedores unloading and weighing fish in the early morning

Fulton fish market dock stevedores with lobsters caught in the New England... New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Fulton fish market dock stevedores with lobsters caught in the New England fishing waters

Fish caught off the New England coast is packed in these barrels and boxes and... New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Fish caught off the New England coast is packed in these barrels and boxes and shipped to the retailers

A Fulton fish market stevedore, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. A Fulton fish market stevedore. [Note wooden-handled hook over his shoulder, used for securing and moving loads]

Stevedores at the Fulton fish market unloading fish from boats caught... New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Stevedores at the Fulton fish market unloading fish from boats caught off the New England coast

Dock stevedores at the Fulton fish market sending up baskets of fish... New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Dock stevedores at the Fulton fish market sending up baskets of fish from the holds of the boats to the docks where it is bought

Dock stevedore at the Fulton fish market holding giant lobster claws, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Dock stevedore at the Fulton fish market holding giant lobster claws

Dock worker at the Fulton fish market loading fish that have been caught... New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Dock worker at the Fulton fish market loading fish that have been caught in Gloucester. The fish are cleaned, washed in brine water and iced before being shipped to the retailer

Stevedore who packs and loads crates of fish on the lower east side, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Stevedore who packs and loads crates of fish on the lower east side

Fulton fish market hooker, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Fulton fish market hooker. [Poster: 170 and one WaC (Womens Army Auxiliary Corps) Fulton Markets Men Serving Our Country ]

A Mediterranean harbour with stevedores unloading their ships
702581 A Mediterranean harbour with stevedores unloading their ships, figures selling fish in the foreground by a fortress (oil on canvas) by Manglard

Uncle Jerry Simpson, c. 1905-09 (gelatin silver photo)
3697808 Uncle Jerry Simpson, c.1905-09 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Workers going about their business in a warehouse, from London, a Pilgrimage
STC377549 Workers going about their business in a warehouse, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-94) & engraved by Pannemaker, pub

Warehousing in the City, from London, a Pilgrimage
STC377534 Warehousing in the City, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-84) & engraved by Adolphe Francois Pannemaker (b.1822) pub

West St. New York, 1870s (sepia photo)
STC306706 West St. New York, 1870s (sepia photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Sketches on the Thames during the Strike (engraving)
1596466 Sketches on the Thames during the Strike (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the Thames during the Strike)

Cadboro Bay Holiday Camp, British Columbia, Canada
Cadboro Bay Holiday Camp for stevedores and their families, near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Date: circa 1900s

The Regresses Of Civilization, The Violence Of The Wheat Dumpers Of The Port Of Genoa To Protest Against Silos
2798781 The Regresses Of Civilization, The Violence Of The Wheat Dumpers Of The Port Of Genoa To Protest Against Silos (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Limehouse Docks (engraving)
XJF444356 Limehouse Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Limehouse, on the north bank of the River Thames in the borough of Tower Hamlets)

Warehousing, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold
STC377547 Warehousing, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-94) & engraved by Gauchard, pub

A Riverside Street, from London, a Pilgrimage
STC377532 A Riverside Street, from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-84) & engraved by Charles Laplante (d.1903) pub

Corn Barks, 1803 (colour litho)
478343 Corn Barks, 1803 (colour litho) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian dockers loading and unloading corn shipments)

Unloading a ship, port of New York City, 1877 (litho)
PNP382178 Unloading a ship, port of New York City, 1877 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in Harpers Weekly magazine)

Stevedores unloading 6000 tons of Empire wood, Douglas Fir and Oregon Pine, from Monkleigh, London. 23rd October 1934

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Stevedores, the unsung heroes of the waterfront, have always played a vital role in the bustling world of trade and commerce. From ancient times to modern-day America, these strong and skilled workers have been instrumental in loading and unloading cargo from ships, ensuring that goods reach their destinations safely. In "The Stevedores in Arles, " we catch a glimpse hard at work on a sunny day by the port. Their muscles glisten with sweat as they expertly handle crates and barrels, showcasing their physical prowess. Traveling back in time to the 1670s, we witness stevedores laboring away on a Virginia Plantation Wharf. This lithograph from Harpers Magazine transports us to an era when these men were crucial for maintaining plantation economies through their tireless efforts. Anne Philiberte Coulet's artwork depicting the "Burning of a Port" showcases not only the bravery but also the resilience during challenging times. Despite chaos engulfing them, they remain steadfast in their duty to salvage what remains amidst destruction. Fast forward to 1943 New York City - Gordon Parks captures dock stevedores packing and icing fish at Fulton Fish Market. These images reveal not just physical strength but also precision and attention to detail required for handling delicate perishables like fish. Parks' photographs further highlight how World War II impacted this profession; many Fulton fish market men had joined armed forces while others continued working diligently despite adversity. The scenes depict camaraderie among workers who share both burdens and joys within this close-knit community. As we observe Fulton fish market stevedores filling barrels with codfish destined for hotels and restaurants, it becomes evident that their efforts extend beyond mere manual labor, and are essential cogs in an intricate supply chain that nourishes countless people across cities.