Tunneling Collection

Surfing Jaws
Peter Stahl

'Un sapeur-mineur a son obscur et perilleux travail dans une galerie, 1915. Creator: Unknown
'Un sapeur-mineur a son obscur et perilleux travail dans une galerie, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

Works on metro line 1; trench under the Place de l'Etoile, between 1899 and 1902. Creator: Gaston Brun
Works on metro line 1; trench under the Place de l'Etoile, between 1899 and 1902

Great Escape
Mathilde Guillemot

Break the waves
Jennifer Lu

S. T. 031
Dorian Gray

Future Star
Jie Jin

Pure adrenaline
Claudio Moretti

Tunneling, Rock Drills Mounted on Tunnel or Drifting Columns (engraving)
5207143 Tunneling, Rock Drills Mounted on Tunnel or Drifting Columns (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tunneling)

Tunneling, Shaft 21 at Kings Bridge, NY, in the line of the New Aqueduct for the City of New York (engraving)
5207141 Tunneling, Shaft 21 at Kings Bridge, NY, in the line of the New Aqueduct for the City of New York (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tunneling)

Captain Woodward, 1st Australian Tunneling Company
Captain Oliver Woodward was one of the heroes of the underground war at Hill 60. He had trained as a mining engineer and during his military career won the MC and two bars

Guy Fawkes, No 1: the Conspirators Armed (colour litho)
3638196 Guy Fawkes, No 1: the Conspirators Armed (colour litho) by Merry, Tom (c.1852-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guy Fawkes, No 1: the Conspirators Armed)

Completion of the Mersey Tunnel at Liverpool (engraving)
1622358 Completion of the Mersey Tunnel at Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Completion of the Mersey Tunnel at Liverpool)

Tunneling, Interior of Haverstraw Tunnel during Construction (engraving)
5207139 Tunneling, Interior of Haverstraw Tunnel during Construction (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tunneling)

Tunneling, Interior View of Tunnel (engraving)
5207135 Tunneling, Interior View of Tunnel (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tunneling, Interior View of Tunnel. Work at the New Croton Aqueduct)

The end of the works of the Sempione Gallery, the last stone of the interior cladding (18 October) (colour litho)
2814835 The end of the works of the Sempione Gallery, the last stone of the interior cladding (18 October) (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Channel Tunnel - The Experimental Boring (litho)
6029383 The Channel Tunnel - The Experimental Boring (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Channel Tunnel - The Experimental Boring)

Tunneling, Open Cut at South Yonkers, NY, in the line of the New Aqueduct for the City of New York (engraving)
5207140 Tunneling, Open Cut at South Yonkers, NY, in the line of the New Aqueduct for the City of New York (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tunneling)

Batterie de perforatrices Sommeiller (engraving)
3655466 Batterie de perforatrices Sommeiller (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Batterie de perforatrices Sommeiller)

Costa Vicentina
João Bracourt

A Wave player
Cheng Chang

Out of a water tunnel
Cheng Chang

To play with the nature
Claudio Moretti

Meeting of the Two Boring Parties at the Final Piercing of the Lotchberg Tunnel, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co

Rotary Cutter at Work in the Enlarged Tube of the City and South London Railway Line, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co

Tube Tunnel Excavation By Means of Greathead Boring Shield, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Tube Tunnel Excavation By Means of Greathead Boring Shield, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

A Greathead Shield: Excavating a Tube Tunnel, 1930. Creator: Unknown
A Greathead Shield: Excavating a Tube Tunnel, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

The Shaft Leading To The Entrance Of The Blackwall Tunnel, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Shaft Leading To The Entrance Of The Blackwall Tunnel Which Was Constructed By The London County Council At A Cost Of £ 869, 476, 1901. From " The Harmsworth Magazine, Volume VI

The Thames Tunnel under construction, London, c1835. Cross section showing the Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, being built; with a view of its position beneath the River Thames

Excavating a tube railway, Great Northern and City Railway, London, c1903 (1903). Artist: Pearson & Son Ltd
Excavating a tube railway: at work in the shield, Great Northern and City Railway, London, c1903 (1903). The Great Northern & City Railway constructed underground tunnels to allow electrified trains

Mining at Messines Ridge, Belgium, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Mining at Messines Ridge, Belgium, World War I, 1914-1918. The Battle of Messines was launched on June 7, 1917 by British General Herbert Plumers Second Army

The Labyrinth, Arras, France, World War I, 1916-1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
The Labyrinth, Arras, France, World War I, 1916-1918. The British Army dug a huge system of tunnels beneath the German lines at Arras in preparation for an assault launched in April 1917

A French sapper digging a tunnel to place a mine under the enemy lines, France, 1915. The placing of huge explosive mines in tunnels beneath enemy trenches became a common tactic on the Western Front

James Henry Greathead, British engineer, (1934). Greathead (1844-1896) worked on the underground railway networks of London

Front cover of Le Pays de France, 9 September 1915. French sappers placing a mine under a German trench. The placing of huge explosive mines in tunnels beneath enemy trenches became a common tactic

Germain Sommeillers compressed air rock drill used in excavation of the Mont Cenis Tunnel, 1874
Germain Sommeillers compressed air rock drill used in the excavation of the Mont Cenis Tunnel, 1874. The Mont Cenis Tunnel was built between 1857

Construction of the St Gotthard Tunnel beneath the Alps, 1880. The tunnel was built to link Italy and Switzerland by rail

Completion of the St Gotthard Tunnel beneath the Alps, 1880. The tunnel was built to link Italy and Switzerland by rail. Workmen from the two ends of the 9 1/4 mile-long tunnel broke through the last

Siege of Delhi, Indian Mutiny, September 1857 (c1895). Engineers blowing up the Cashmere Gate so that British soldiers commanded by Colonel Campbell could pass into the city

At Work on the New Mersey Tunnel, c1930. Creator: Unknown
At Work on the New Mersey Tunnel, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

Enlarging Tunnels on the City and South London Railway, Shoowing New and Old Diameters, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co

Thames Tunnel cross section during construction
A detailed illustrated cross section of Brunels Thames Tunnel in London during its construction. Date: 1838

Thames River and Tunel cross section
An illustrations indicating the Thames Tunnels size and postition in the in Londons river Thames. Date: 1838

French sappers undermining a German trench - WWI Date: circa 1916

The completion of the pilot Dartford Tunnel. The Essex side of the tunnel. 11 October 1938

The completion of the pilot Dartford Tunnel. A miner works around a tunneling shield with a pneumatic drill. 11 October 1938

The completion of the pilot Dartford Tunnel, Kent. The final position of the cutting edges of the tunneling shield. 11 October 1938

The completion of the pilot Dartford Tunnel. The place where the two parts of the tunnel meet, one coming from Essex and the other from Kent. 11 October 1938

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Tunneling: Unleashing the Great Escape into a Future Star of Pure Adrenaline" Embarking on an exhilarating journey, tunneling takes us beyond our limits and transports us to new realms. Just like in the iconic movie "The Great Escape, " where prisoners dug tunnels to freedom, this daring feat symbolizes resilience and determination. From rock drills mounted on tunnel or drifting columns to the captivating engravings depicting Shaft 21 at Kings Bridge, NY for the New Aqueduct of New York City, tunneling showcases human ingenuity at its finest, and is a testament to our ability to conquer obstacles that stand in our way. Captain Woodward and his 1st Australian Tunneling Company exemplify bravery as they fearlessly navigate through treacherous underground passages. Their unwavering spirit echoes throughout history, reminding us of the indomitable human spirit. Intriguingly, even Guy Fawkes makes an appearance with "No 1: The Conspirators Armed" lithograph. Although his intentions were far from noble, it reminds us that tunnels have served various purposes throughout time – some honorable while others nefarious. Celebration erupts when monumental projects like the Mersey Tunnel in Liverpool reach completion. Engraved images immortalize these achievements as testaments to human perseverance and engineering marvels that shape our cities' landscapes. Peering into Haverstraw Tunnel during construction reveals a mesmerizing interior view captured within engravings. These snapshots allow us a glimpse into the intricate network beneath our feet – a hidden world full of mystery and wonder waiting to be explored. One cannot forget about The Channel Tunnel's experimental boring depicted in lithographs - an ambitious endeavor connecting two nations undersea. This groundbreaking project revolutionized transportation between England and France forevermore. As we reflect upon these remarkable moments etched in history - whether it be completing Sempione Gallery or witnessing advancements made by modern technology.