Water Way Collection (page 5)

Port Said and the Suez Canal, c. 1875 (b / w photo)
473805 Port Said and the Suez Canal, c.1875 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The city of Port Said, Egypt)

Swansea South Dock in April 1959. Winter has just past and we are into spring when this picture was taken. The boats have been sitting here throughout winter but soon with summer approaching

Hampshire RG21 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hampshire RG21 4

Canal lock
Wintery shot of the lock adjacent bridge No.108 on Shropshire Union Canal, Tiverton, Cheshire. IoE 55832

Canalside Warehouse
Used for the storage of bar iron before it was processed in the cementation and crucible works. Said to be the sole survivor of this type of warehouse in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. IoE 457545

Five Rise Locks
One of the greatest feats of enginering of the canal age. Located on the Leeds And Liverpool Canal, West Yorkshire. IoE 337964

Roving Bridge, Bordesley Junction
Cast Iron bridge over the Birmingham and Warwick Canal, Birmingham, West Midlands. IoE 217131

USA, Florida, Sanabel, , Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Great Egret

Abadan, Iran - Bawarda Housing Estate and Refinery
Abadan, Iran - Bawarda Housing Estate and oil Refinery (the largest in the world at that time). On the Shatt al-Arab Waterway (the southern end of which forms the border with Iraq). Date: circa 1930s

Canoeists on a slow-moving stream
Woodsmen in canoes floating on a tranquil river, circa 1900. Printed color halftone reproduction of a Schoonover illustration

200 foot high Palouse Falls State Park in Washington

Grand Canal Ponte Di Rialto Bridge at night. Italy Veneto Venice Grand Canal Ponte Di Rialto Bridge at night

Mule train crossing a bridge over the Rio Upano, Moreno Santiago Province, Ecuador

Leveling water Way Leveling pour conductor Eaux
Leveling of water Way of the Leveling pour conductor Eaux, old and a besoin (title on object), View of a hilly landscape. In the foreground a man is lying on the grass with a spirit level in his

Towpath Bridge
Spans the entrance to a boat yard which was formerly Tipton railway interchange basin, West Midlands. IoE 219206

Kirkstall Lock
The lock raises the canal approx 2m. Leeds And Liverpool Canal, West Yorkshire. IoE 465967

The Bridgewater Monument
A fluted giant Greek Doric column with pedestal incribed In honour of Francis, third duke of Bridgewater, " Father of inland navigation" 1832. IoE 355639

Eardswick Bridge
Accommodatiion bridge on the Middlewick Branch Canal at SJ 670 599, Cheshire. IoE 351223

West Lakes, aMI Stadium, and West Lakes Mall, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia - aerial

The old harbour. Marseillan. Languedoc. France. Europe

Ashar Creek - Basra, Iraq
Ashar Creek and the Whiteley Bridge - Basra, Iraq - WWI era Date: circa 1917

Canoeing a load of furs from the north woods
Trappers running rapids on a wilderness river, circa 1900. Printed color halftone reproduction of a Schoonover illustration

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Seminoles in their dugout canoe made from a cypress log, Florida, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Portaging canoes between waterways
Native Americans carrying their canoes at a portage. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roman waterway at Chesters, Northumbria, England
Remains of waterway at a Roman fort along Hadrians Wall at Chesters, Northumbria, England. Digital photograph

Dredger in Milford Haven Harbour, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
The dredger Beaufort in Milford Haven Harbour, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, with another boat alongside. Dredging involves gathering up sediment from the sea bed and disposing of it elsewhere

A Sectional Boat used by Sir Henry Morton Stanley in Africa
Engraving of a sectional boat, used by Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) during his 1874 expedition to central Africa, being carried by a number of local porters

Mapungubwe National Park, confluence viewpoint overlooking Limpopo and Shashi river confluence, Limpopo Province, South Africa

France, Languedoc-Rousillon, Canal du Midi. The Canal du Midi in Southern France connects the Garonne River to the Etang de Thau on the Mediterranean

Australia, Northern Territory, Kakadu National Park, Cooinda. Comb-crested Jacana (Irediparra gallinacea), also known as the Lotusbird or Lilytrotter, in the Yellow Water Wetlands

Myanmar, Burma, Rakhine State, Kaladan River. A golden sunset on the Kaladan River as numerous sailing boats head for home

MALI, Mopti Pirogues (Niger River water taxis) jostle to meet an incoming passenger ferry near the port of Mopti. The slender wooden canoes are the traditional craft for fishing

MALI, Mopti A pirogue loaded with passengers is poled along the Niger River near Mopti. The slender wooden canoes are the traditional craft for fishing and transporting passengers

Near Porto Colom.This coastal scenery of fjord-like inlets with low pine-clad cliffs and clear water is typical of south-eastern Mallorca - and popular with Yachties

Near Porto Petro Now part of a national park, Mondragos coastal scenery of fjord-like inlets with low pine-clad cliffs and clear water is typical of southeastern Mallorca

Isola Di San Giorgio Maggiore Church. Italy Veneto Venice Isola Di San Giorgio Maggiore Church

Boats on Grand Canal Santa Lucia Basilica. Italy Veneto Venice Boats on Grand Canal Santa Lucia Basilica

Gondola on the Grand Canal. Italy Veneto Venice Gondola on the Grand Canal

A street cafe overlooking the Gran canal and Rialto Bridge

Prato della Valle claimed to be the largest town square in Italy with Basilicata di Santa Giustina in the background

Peru, Amazon, Amazon River. Bends in the Nanay River, a Tributary of the Amazon River

Peru, Amazon River. Sunrise on the Ayapua Riverboat, Yavari River, a tributary of the Amazon River

Peru, Loreto Province. Boats on the Amazon River near the town of Islandia

Close up of Caterpillar, Rio Upano, Moreno Santiago Province, Ecuador

Water hyacinth makes for slow progress cruising up a tributary of the Beni River in the Amazon Basin, Bolivia. BOLIVIA, Amazon Basin, Rio Beni

A pavillion on the Kowloon waterfront, overlooking Victoria Harbour, displays a Chinese New Year message. CHINA, Hong Kong, Kowloon

An artist at work painting the stilt house village of Tai O on the west coast of Lantau Island, Hong Kong. The village, predominantly Tanka

Loading water melons onto a barge on one of the canals in Shaoxing. The city is known for its canals and its rice wine

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"Exploring the World's Waterways: A Journey Through History and Beauty" Embark on a captivating voyage as we navigate through the enchanting waterways that have shaped cities, connected nations, and mesmerized travelers for centuries. Our journey begins in Dublin, where a vintage map from 1797 unveils the intricate network of canals that once crisscrossed this vibrant city. As we move westward, our next stop takes us to Pedro Miguel Locks in Panama Canal, Central America - an engineering marvel that showcases human ingenuity at its finest. Leaving behind tropical landscapes, we find ourselves in Stoke Bruerne's charming village and Waterways Museum along the Grand Union Canal in Northamptonshire. Here, history comes alive as narrowboats glide peacefully through picturesque surroundings. Continuing our adventure across Europe, we are captivated by Venice's timeless allure depicted on a vintage travel poster. The romantic gondolas gracefully traverse its iconic waterways while revealing hidden corners of this floating masterpiece. Further east lies Budapest with its majestic Danube River flowing beneath Parliament House and Calvinist Church. This breathtaking scene reminds us of how rivers have been vital lifelines throughout history. Heading north to Skipton within Yorkshire Dales National Park, narrowboats dotting the Liverpool Leeds canal offer a glimpse into England's industrial past amidst stunning natural beauty. Foxton Locks beckons us next with its impressive staircase lock system showcasing yet another feat of engineering brilliance. Delph Locks along Bridgewater Canal transport us back to 1767 when this historic waterway was completed - connecting communities and fueling trade during Britain's Industrial Revolution. Further along Shropshire Union Canal stands an elegant crane silently witnessing centuries-old stories unfold. As winter blankets Staceys bridge and towpath on Basingstoke Canal near Winchfield with snowflakes dancing delicately upon frozen waters; it serves as a reminder that these waterways possess a unique charm in every season.