mail_outline sales@mediastorehouse.com
The bow of Sir Ernest Shackletons exploratory vessel SS EnduranceLONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 1914: The bow of Sir Ernest Shackletons exploratory vessel SS Endurance being prepared for her Antarctic voyage in Millwall Docks, London, England
Viking ship, sunset, silhouette, 3D graphics
Ice-Bound DiscoveryA dog team near the ice-bound British National Antarctic Expedition ship RRS Discovery, circa 1903. The expedition was led by Robert Falcon Scott and the third officer was Ernest Shackleton
SS Great EasternIsambard Kingdom Brunels steamship the Great Eastern was launched on 31st January 1858 and broken up in 1888. (Photo by James Valentine/Getty Images)
SS Terra Nova11th February 1913: A photgraph of the SS Terra Nova used by Captain Robert Falcon Scott on his ill-fated Antarctic expedtion to the South Pole, and signed by him
Caernarvon BridgesThe Menai Suspension Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford, and the Britannia Tubular Bridge, designed by Robert Stephenson, between mainland Wales and Anglesey. Original Artwork: Lithograph by Picken
SS Endurance leaving Millwall DocksAugust 01, 1914: Irish explorer Sir Ernest Shackletons ship SS Endurance after leaving Millwall Docks, bound for the Antarctic. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Rime of the Ancient Mariner - The Ghost ShipVintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is the longest major poem by the English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Rime of the Ancient Mariner - sails madeVintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, It ceased; yet still the sails made on, a pleasant noise till noon
HMS Victory at Portsmouth" Vintage engraving from 1878 showing HMS Victory at Portsmouth. HMS Victory is a 104-gun first rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, laid down in 1759 and launched in 1765
Rigging of the sailing ships, wood engravings, published in 1897Rigging of the sailing ships: 1) Completely rigged mainmast of a warship; 2) Cutter boat; 3) Schooner bark; 4) Schooner; 5) Brig; 6) Barque; 7) Frigate, or full-rigged ship; 9) Yawl
Rescue with the breeches buoyAntique illustration of a Rescue with the breeches buoy
Andree ExpeditionJuly 1897: The ill-fated hot-air balloon expedition to the North Pole, attempted by Swedish explorer Salomon August Andree, Nils Strindberg and Knut Fraenkel in 1897
Colossus Of RhodesThe Colossus of Rhodes, a giant statue of the sun god Helios measuring 34 metres, towers over the islands harbour, circa 250 BC
KnotsIllustration of a Knots
Old Map ElementsOld map icons, eps 9
Algerian Piracy1st May 1681, The peaceful merchant ship Kingfisher being attacked by Algerian pirates. Original Artwork: Piracy by Monamy (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
Rime of the Ancient Mariner - Water SnakesVintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Beyond the shadow of the ship, I watched the water snakes
Rime of the Ancient Mariner - Game is doneVintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, The Game is done ! I ve won I ve won ! Quoth she, and whistles thrice
The Framcirca 1895: The Fram, a polarship especially constructed to withstand the great pressure of polar ice. The ship was commisioned for the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen (1861 - 1930)
Island of Principe Historical Map by Van Noort, Circa 1598Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Historical Map of Van Noort at the Island of Principe, 1598. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored
The 1886 square-rigger ship Balclutha, side view
Engraving of Van Noort Landing in Manila Bay, Philippines, 1600Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Historical Engraving of Van Noort Landing in Manila Bay, Philippines, 1600. Copyright has expired on this artwork
Historical Map of Dutch Navigators Island of Bali IllustrationVery Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Historical Map of Dutch Navigators on the Island of Bali. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored
Ancient Greece, wooden sailing boat with two large sails
Sailing Shipcirca 1890: A sailing ship. (Photo by Edward Gooch/Edward Gooch/Getty Images)
Albert Dockscirca 1885: Dockers load up The Arawa in the Royal Albert Docks, London. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)
Great Harry, english war ship under Henry VIII, published 1880The Great Harry was built at Woolwich and launched in 1514, during the reign of Henry VIII. She was one of the first ships of war to carry gun ports. These allowed her to fire a broadside
Winter quarters of HMS Discovery" Vintage engraving from 1878 showing the Winter quarters of HMS Discovery. HMS Discovery was a wooden screw storeship, formerly the whaling ship Bloodhound
Fishermans WharfTofino, British Columbia, Canada
Invasion of England Planned by Napoleon(Original Caption) Invasion of England by air. A plan hatched by Napoleon in 1801 providing attack via channel tunnel, air armada and invasion barges,
Color Print of Wharf Workers Measuring Whale Oil Content in Barrels(Original Caption) Whale Fishing in New England. Scene shows wharf workers measuring the quantity of whale oil contained in each barrel.
Baltimore, from Federal Hill by Granville Perkins
Mississippi Riverfront at New OrleansAn historic view of the New Orleans riverfront busy with sailing ships during the 1840s.
13th-Century Miniature Painting of Crusaders Crossing the BosporusCrusades. A sailing ship crossing the Mediterranean with knights on board and a cleric at the rudder. Miniature painting, late 13th century. SEE NOTE
Large British Vessel on the Sea(Original Caption) Wooden sailing ship during the reign of King Henry VIII of England.
Northman's VesselA northman's (Viking) vessel. Undated engraving.
The Departure of John and Sebastian Cabot from Bristol by Ernest Board1497-Bristol, England-ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: The departure of John and Sebastian Cabot from Bristol, on their first voyage of discovery in 1497
Detail of The Arrival of the Englishmen in Virginia by Theodor de BryA detail of an engraving showing the 1585 arrival of English explorers to Virginia. | Detail of: 'The Arrival of the Englishmen in Virginia' by Theodor de Bry.
Painting of Civil War Sailing ShipsThis painting is by an unknown American artist, depicting a Confederate blockade runner and a Union man-of-war.
Sailing Ships at New Orleans LeveesA woodcut of the New Orleans levees by Charles Graham for Harper's Weekly, April 5, 1884, from a sketch created by J.O. Davidson.
15th Century Ship Seen From AftA print shows a 15th-century sailing ship in full sail, and gives a good view of the rudder which steers the ship.
Printed Copy of Portrait of President John Adams by Joseph Badger(Original Caption) John Adams (1735-1826), second President of the United States. Painting by Joseph Bauger, Detroit Institute of Arts.
Portrait of President John Adams by Joseph BadgerPortrait of John Adams (1735-1826) standing on the shore with his hand in his coat. Undated painting by Badger.
Jacques Cartier by Theophile Hamel(Original Caption) Portrait of Jacques Cartier, Canadian explorer. Painting by Thador Hamel. Undated.
Warships in the Battle of New OrleansWarships fire upon each other on the Mississippi River during the Battle of New Orleans.
Ships in Boston Harbor by Robert SalmonBoston Harbor: Long and Central Wharves
French Projects for the Invasion of England in the Time of Napoleon Bonaparte WoodcutORIGINAL CAPTION READS: French projects for the invasion of England in the time of Napoleon Bonaparte. From 1801 Woodcut.
Detail of a Map of Wales by John SpeedA detail of a map showing Wales and the Vergivian Sea, published in The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain (1676). The Vergivian Sea was the name given by Ptolemy for the Irish Sea.
Engraving of the Death of Lord Horatio NelsonDeath of Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). At the battle of Trafalgar, Oct. 21, 1805, Nelson's spine was broken by a French sharpshooter's musket
The Repeal, or the Funeral of Miss Ame-Stamp Political Cartoon by Benjamin WilsonIn this print, the treasury secretary George Grenville is seen carrying a child's coffin which says, "Miss Ame-Stamp born 1765 died 1766." (Photo by VCG Wilson/Bettmann Archive)
Preparing for Arctic Expedition(Original Caption) Amundsen Preparing for Arctic Expedition. Capt. Roald Amundsen, the noted arctic explorer is at Seattle, Wash., loading the ship Maud for the long trip to the Arctic regions
Roald Amundsen's Ship Leaving Harbor(Original Caption) Amundsen's polar expedition leaves Seattle...The ship Maud sailing out of Seattle Harbor.
Roald Amundsen's Arctic Ship MaudThe Maud, the ship used by Arctic explorer Roald Amundsen for his trip to drift across the North Pole in the early 1920s.
Harold Vanderbilt At WheelHarold S. Vanderbilt at the wheel of his yacht Ranger, as he prepares to defend the America's Cup. | Location: Off Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Yachts in America's CupHarold S. Vanderbilt guides his Ranger, right, within fifty feet of T.O.M. Sopwith's Endeavour II. | Location: Near Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Viking ship in New YorkA Viking ship, the Sara Siglar, arrives in New York from Norway, with stops at the Farao Islands, Iceland, Greenland, Halifax and Boston. The boat replicated the ancient Viking vessel
19th Century Print of Bird's-Eye View of Manhattan(Original Caption) View of New York City showing Battery and clear rendering of East River
Painting Depicting the Landing of Commodore Perry in JapanThis image depicts Perry landing for peace and trade talks on March 8, 1854. The East India Squadron is shown in the bay
Map of Early New York City(Original Caption) New York City: A new and accurate plan of the city of New York in the state of New York in North America. Published in 1797
Illustration of the Landing of Dutch Settlers on Manhattan IslandORIGINAL CAPTION READS:Landing of the Dutch settlers on Manahattan Island. Woodcut
Engraving of HMS Erebus and HMS TerrorHMS Erebus and HMS Terror, the two ships used by Sir John Franklin on his 1845 ill-fated search for the Northwest Passage
Illustration of H.M.S. ChallengerH.M.S. Challenger, English exploring ship which made surveys through the Atlantic and Pacific, 1872-76
Along the Docks, New York City, View From West StreetIllustration of the docks in New York City, from West Street. Illustration circa 1870
Illustration of the Crew of the Alecton Attempting to Catch a Giant SquidA 19th-century illustration showing the crew of the French warship Alecton attempting to catch a giant squid near Tenerife in 1861. The crew was only able to retrieve the tail of the squid
Illustration of Benjamin Franklin's Return to Philadelphia by Benjamin West Clinedinst(Original Caption) Benjamin Franklin is shown landing at the Market Street Wharf on his return from France, 1785
English, 14th Century DrawingUndated illustration of an English sailing vessel of the 14th century
Illustration of a Preacher at the New York Docks(Original Caption) Along the New York docks preaching in the open air. Harper's Weekly
Illustration of Henry Hudson Trading Furs with Native AmericansAn illustration after a 19th-century painting showing Native Americans trading furs on board Henry Hudson's ship
US Military Ships by Frederick S. Cozzens1893 illustration showing three ships of the United States Navy. Left to right: USS Portsmouth, USS Constellation, a civil war ship launched in 1854, and the USS Bancroft, (1893-1906)
Illustration of Amerigo Vespucci at SeaORIGINAL CAPTION READS: Americus (aka Amerigo) Vespucci of Florence in a marvelous expedition to the West and to the South opened up two parts of the Earth
Illustration of Cargo of Slaves Arriving in AmericaLanding of a cargo of Black slaves in the American colonies
Illustration of the Battle of the Nile by Albert Henry PayneThe Battle of the Nile was fought between the British and Napoleon's French fleets in Abukir Bay, near Alexandria, Egypt on August 1, 1798
Engraving of Archimedes' Burning Mirror by Athanasius KircherAn illustration showing sun rays and a mirror used to set fire to Roman ships at Syracuse. Kircher explored and illustrated the burning mirror purportedly developed by Archimedes in 214 B.C
Engraving of the Bombardment of Canton by the English(Original Caption) The bombardment of Canton by the English under Captain Elliott. Woodcut, 1841. BPA2# 5375
Henry Hudson Descending the Hudson River IllustrationAn illustration of Henry Hudson published in the April 12, 1856 edition of Ballou's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion
Sir Walter Raleigh on Board His Ship Illustration(Original Caption) Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618), English courtier, adventurer, historian, on board his ship. Undated color
Illustration of Emigrants Disembarking at Ellis Island(Original Caption) Emigrants disembark near the Statue of Liberty. Undated lantern slide
Illustration of Ship of War with Rigging(Original Caption) Sailing ship under full sail, showing arrangement of rigging. Also views of brig, schooner, ketch and sloop. Undated engraving. BPA2# 4424
Engraving of the Impressment of American Sailors by English Naval OfficersImpressment of American sailors by English naval officers. This practice was one of the causes of the War of 1812. Engraving by Pyle. Undated
Illustration of Ann Bonney the PirateJane Bonney, West Indies woman pirate. Undated engraving
Print Depicting the Spanish Armada Advancing Through the English Channel(Original Caption) The Spanish Armada coming up the English Channel, 1588. Engraving
Lithograph of the Embarkation and Departure of Columbus from the Port of Palos after a painting by Ricardo Balaca(Original Caption) Illustration titled "Embarkation and Departure of Columbus from the Port of Palos", On His First Voyage of Discovery, On The 3rd of August, 1492. Undated painting by Ricardo Balaca
Advertisement Seeking Colonists for VirginiaEngland- 1609: Colonization: Advertising America to Englishmen in 1609. The London Company in its pamphlet "Nova Britannia", seeking colonists for Virginia Colony. BPA 2#5147
