Winched Collection

Sopwith Pup N6444 being winched aboard HMS Manxman
Sopwith Pup, N6444, being winched aboard HMS Manxman in 1917. Date: 1917

Formula One World Championship, Rd6, Monaco Grand Prix, Practice, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Thursday 23 May 2013
The car of Romain Grosjean (FRA) Lotus E21 is craned off the circuit after he crashed into the barriers at Ste Devote. Formula One World Championship, Rd6, Monaco Grand Prix, Practice, Monte-Carlo

Formula One World Championship, Rd6, Monaco Grand Prix, Practice, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Thursday 23 May 2013
The car of Romain Grosjean (FRA) Lotus E21 is craned off the circuit after he crashed into the barriers at Ste Devote. Formula One World Championship, Rd6, Monaco Grand Prix, Practice, Monte-Carlo

The divers are working on the recovery of the objects that were on board the Sirio steam shipwrecked on the coast of
2814939 The divers are working on the recovery of the objects that were on board the Sirio steam shipwrecked on the coast of Spain (colour litho) by Beltrame

The last period of the great combined maneuvers, boarding of the material and the troop (colour litho)
2815147 The last period of the great combined maneuvers, boarding of the material and the troop (colour litho) by Beltrame

The ardments of our people, peaks climbed with ropes, cannons raised to dizzying heights (colour litho)
2815792 The ardments of our people, peaks climbed with ropes, cannons raised to dizzying heights (colour litho) by Beltrame

The sea that returns a ship after seven years (colour litho)
2777737 The sea that returns a ship after seven years (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sea that returns a ship after seven years)

Arrival of the Nineveh Sculptures at the British Museum 1852
The arrival of one of the Nineveh Sculptures at the British Museum, London. The Nineveh lion, supported by a wooden frame, being winched up the stairs at the front of the museum. Date: 1852

QUARRY TRAM, PORTLAND
PORTLAND Large stones transported by rail on trolleys winched from the quarry Date: circa 1850

North American X-15 56-6671 being winched into place
North American X-15, 56-6671, being winched into place under the Boeing B-52B mothership

Tring cutting - 17 June 1837. Engineer Robert Stephenson. From J. Bourne Drawings
Tring cutting - 17 June 1837. Engineer Robert.. Stephenson. From J.Bourne Drawings of the London Railway, London 1839. Navvies excavating cutting: wheelbarrows filled at bottom

Disembarking from a ship - Mollendo, Peru. Crew members from arriving ships were lifted from their boat via a crane, the Pacific swell being too great for normal landings! circa 1930s

Boys being winched up a mine shaft at Halifax, Yorkshire
Two boys being winched up from a coal mine at Halifax, Yorkshire. The winch is extremely primitive with no safety features

Short-sighted signage / W H Robinson
A new kind of pub sign for the short sighted which can be winched down from its normally sky high position to a much more comfortable level for those with less than perfect eyesight

Stone Quarry France
A somewhat idealised quarry where the slate (french : ardoise) is cut out in neat slices and winched up to the surface

Children Winched Down
CHILDREN WINCHED DOWN A MINE SHAFT - children may be employed from the age of 5, girls and boys alike, working underground for shifts of 11 to as much as 18 hours a day

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"Winched: A Glimpse into Extraordinary Feats and Recoveries" Witness the awe-inspiring moment as the Sopwith Pup N6444 is skillfully winched aboard HMS Manxman, showcasing the precision of naval operations. Delve into the depths with courageous divers working tirelessly to recover precious objects from the wreckage of the Sirio steam shipwreck off Spain's coast. Unearth a captivating lithograph depicting the daring attempts to salvage the French submarine Pluviose, submerged an astonishing twenty-two meters below. Step back in time and relive history through a vivid colour litho capturing troops boarding materials during a remarkable period of great combined maneuvers. Marvel at our people's indomitable spirit as they conquer treacherous peaks using ropes and hoist cannons to dizzying heights in their relentless ardments. Discover an enchanting colour litho illustrating how after seven long years, fate reunites a lost ship with its rightful place on land, courtesy of the returning sea. Transport yourself to 1852 when Nineveh Sculptures arrived triumphantly at London's British Museum, marking a significant milestone in preserving ancient artistry. Journey alongside quarry trams in Portland as they navigate rugged terrain, showcasing human ingenuity harnessed by engineering marvels for efficient transportation. Embark on an unforgettable voyage across choppy waters between Ostend and Dover aboard a ferry that connects two nations while offering breathtaking coastal views. Experience sheer amazement as North American X-15 56-6671 is meticulously winched into position, embodying mankind's pursuit of technological advancement beyond limits set by gravity itself. In this collection of captivating moments frozen in time, "winched" unveils extraordinary feats achieved through human determination and innovation across various domains - from naval operations and deep-sea recovery missions to military maneuvers, historical arrivals, and even the marvels of engineering.