Wharf Collection (page 79)

NFS (London Region) water relay exercise, WW2
The Blitz had shown the vital importance of securing a good water supply and the dire consequences when it failed. NFS London firefighters practised large scale exercises securing a water supply

Fire boat SS Sambre at Enderbys Wharf, Greenwich
The London Fire Service fire boat, the SS Sambre, at Enderbys Wharf, Greenwich, SE London

LFB firefighters working on a roof at a warehouse fire
London firefighters working with hose lines on a warehouse roof at the scene of a fire, Carran Wharf in Upper Thames Street. City of London

LCC-LFB Fire Station D, Floating Platform Wharf, Rotherhithe
London firemen at hose cart drill, Fire Station D Floating Platform Wharf, Rotherhithe, SE London

LFB Fire Station D, Floating Platform Wharf, Rotherhithe
London firemen at hose cart drill, Fire Station D, Floating Platform Wharf, Rotherhithe

CIVIL WAR: WHARF, 1863. Union Army supply boats at a wharf at Aquia Creek Landing, Virginia. Photograph, 1863

BOSTON, 1744. View of Boston. Copper engraving by James Turner for the title page of The American Magazine and Historical Chronicle, 1744

BOSTON, 1743. A view of Boston, Massachusetts, looking towards Long Wharf. Line engraving by James Turner from the title page of American Magazine and Historical Chronicle, 1743

ENGLAND: MERCHANT, 1800. Industry and Oeconomy. A successful merchant and his family at Bell Wharf in London, England. Stipple engraving, 1800, by J.-Louis Darcis after a painting by Henry Singleton

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790). The Rogues Wharf. Benjamin Franklin as a boy, building a stone wharf with friends, c1716. American engraving, c1864

BOSTON, 1722. A South East View of the Great Town of Boston in New England in America. Color line engraving, English, 1722

BOSTON HARBOR, 1769. Engraved English certificate for an enlisted matross (gunners mate) at His Majestys South Gallery in Boston, 30 May 1769

TOBACCO WAREHOUSE, 1775. English colonists at a dockside tobacco warehouse on the Chesapeake. Cartouche, English, 1775, from an engraved version of the map of Virginia drawn in 1751 by Joshua Fry

CONCH SHELL TRUMPET, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

BOSTON, 1743. Line engraving by James Turner from the title page of American Magazine and Historical Chronicle, 1743

A visit to the wharf, Nantucket. Print showing a scene on the wharf at Nantucket, at center three well dressed women with a young child and a small dog, to the left

Print shows people working along shore and wharf on the wate

The wharf, Naples, Italy. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Steamship wharf, Stettin Harbor, Pommeraina, Germany (i. e
Steamship wharf, Stettin Harbor, Pommeraina, Germany (i.e. Szczecin, Poland). Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

A prospect of Rio Bona harbour in the parish of St. Anns, a
A prospect of Rio Bona harbour in the parish of St. Ann s, and the tavern, wharf, and stores, in the parish of St. James s, the north side Jamaica

City Point, Va. vicinity. Medical supply boat Planter at General Hospital wharf on the Appomattox. Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, the siege of Petersburg, June 1864-April 1865

Girls working at mangle in Bonanno Laundry, 12 Foster Wharf

Leugunaer wharf, Dunkirk, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The wharf from the harbor, Treport, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Landing place, Ordnance Wharf, Balaklava, Genoese Castle. View of landing place and people working at ordnance wharf, Balaklava harbor, with ships, buildings, and Genoese Castle in background

Valletta Waterfront, formerly Pinto Wharf, Grand Harbour, Floriana, Malta GC; roof-line limestone crest with (?) dolphins 2011

Argentina - Buenos Aires - Grain Elevators & Dock No. 2
Beautiful fold-out postcard from Argentina showing the Grain Elevators at Dock No.2, Buenos Aires. Date: 1904

The ports of Plymouth and Gravesend
Views of the ports of Plymouth, Devon (top) and Gravesend, Kent (below), showing the coastline and shipping. circa 1883

Valletta Waterfront, formerly Pinto Wharf, Grand Harbour, Floriana, Malta GC Date: 2011

London Bridge steam wharf
Steam packet wharf at London Bridge on the River Thames. London Bridge wharf is the main point for the Herne Bay and Margate steam boats. Date: 1844

Sweden - Port at Arildslage
Sweden - Port (or small harbour/quay!) at Arildslage Date: 1913

Docks and Basin at Braila, Romania Date: 1910

Soller, Mallorca - The Pier (El Muelle) Date: circa 1920s

The Quayside at Pirebazar - Iran - a village in Northern Iran on the Capian Sea Coast Date: circa 1906

Japan - Kobe - Water Police Station and Harbour

Rye Harbour, East Sussex Date: circa 1930s

Moran Brothers Shipyard at Seattle
The Moran Bros. Shipyard at Seattle, Washington State, USA. Date: 1913

Baku - Azerbaijan - The port and Customs
Baku - Azerbaijan - The Harbour, Port and Customs buildings. Date: circa 1907

Alexandria, Egypt - Steam Packet Docks Date: circa 1910s

Riga, Lativia - Dunaquai Date: circa 1904

Hamburg, Germany - Port Area (Steinhoft) Date: 1901

Grand Union Canal Boats
Holiday making by canal! A pair of converted narrow boats, with their cargo of happy holidaymakers, on the Grand Union Canal near Heyford Wharf, Northamptonshire. Date: 1960s

River Witham, Lincoln
A tranquil scene at Brayford Wharf, on the River Witham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, with the splendid cathedral on the distant horizon. Date: 1950s

Boulogne-sur-Mer, France - The Chanzy Quay Date: circa 1902

Brtish troops constructing canal wharf, WW1
British troops constructing a new wharf on a canal on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Old Tavern House at Treib, Switzerland
The Old Tavern House at Treib on Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstattersee), Switzerland Date: circa 1930s

Oiling and Coaling on land
Light labour and hard labour: oiling and coaling on land. The new method and the old- a contrast. The top image shows a torpedo boat taking in oil fuel through a hose linking her with a tank in

St. Johns Harbour, Antigua, West Indies Date: circa 1907

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"Captivating Wharfs: From Coastal Cornish Charm to Exotic Caribbean Delights" Cottage of Alfred Wallis, St Ives, Cornwall: A picturesque wharf nestled in the enchanting coastal town of St Ives, where history and art merge seamlessly. A dusk view of Clevedon Pier, Somerset: As twilight paints the sky with hues of gold and lavender, Clevedon Pier stands tall as a timeless symbol of seaside tranquility. St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands: Discover a vibrant wharf in this tropical paradise that beckons you to soak up the sun and immerse yourself in island life. Sennen Cove, Cornwall: With its rugged cliffs and pristine sandy beaches, Sennen Cove's wharf offers a glimpse into the untamed beauty of England's southwestern coast. Tate & Lyle Refinery: Witness the bustling activity at this industrial wharf as it plays a vital role in refining sweetness for our daily lives - sugar. The harbour and village, Polperro, Cornwall: Step back in time as you wander through Polperro's charming streets lined with colorful cottages and fishing boats bobbing gently at the quay. Statue by Tom Murphy near Albert Dock: Pay homage to legendary singer-songwriter Billy Fury at this waterfront tribute that adds musical notes to Liverpool's iconic docklands. Kinsale Harbour, County Cork: Immerse yourself in Irish charm as you stroll along Kinsale Harbour's lively quayside filled with cozy pubs serving hearty fare and tales aplenty. Findochty Harbour, Moray Scotland: Nestled on Scotland's northeastern coast lies Findochty Harbour - an idyllic spot where fishermen bring their catch ashore amidst breathtaking Scottish landscapes. Exeter Quay, Devon England .