19th century ship building hi-res stock photography and images

The building of HMS Warrior, a 40-gun steam-powered armoured frigate built for the Royal Navy in 1859–1861 at the Thames Ironworks in Blackwall, London, England. Warrior and her sister ship HMS Black Prince were the first armour-plated, iron-hulled warships, and were built in response to France's launching in 1859 of the first ocean-going ironclad warship, the wooden-hulled Gloire. Stock Photo

RM2PA4Y0A–The building of HMS Warrior, a 40-gun steam-powered armoured frigate built for the Royal Navy in 1859–1861 at the Thames Ironworks in Blackwall, London, England. Warrior and her sister ship HMS Black Prince were the first armour-plated, iron-hulled warships, and were built in response to France's launching in 1859 of the first ocean-going ironclad warship, the wooden-hulled Gloire.

Vintage 19th century photograph: ship tied up at a wharf, dock, Astoria, Oregon, USA. Stock Photo

RM2E3P9Y3–Vintage 19th century photograph: ship tied up at a wharf, dock, Astoria, Oregon, USA.

A late 19th century engraving of the Manchester Ship Canal, UK - Latchford Lock under construction. Stock Photo

RM2JBR2J4–A late 19th century engraving of the Manchester Ship Canal, UK - Latchford Lock under construction.

Riga. The painting of the 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2G4CHAY–Riga. The painting of the 19th century.

Children building model ships in the foreground at a shipyard, while men build a ship in the background. Wood engraving by Stock Photo

RMCWAR99–Children building model ships in the foreground at a shipyard, while men build a ship in the background. Wood engraving by

Sailmaker's and ship chandler's building in Limehouse (from the 1880s, the end of the era of sail). Charles Dickens would stay as a child with his godfather, the sail maker and chandler Christopher Huffam near the Hawksmoor church of St Anne in Church Row, Limehouse. The area features too in his writings: Dombey and Son, The Uncommercial Traveller and Our Mutual Friend. Stock Photo

RMFW5MAH–Sailmaker's and ship chandler's building in Limehouse (from the 1880s, the end of the era of sail). Charles Dickens would stay as a child with his godfather, the sail maker and chandler Christopher Huffam near the Hawksmoor church of St Anne in Church Row, Limehouse. The area features too in his writings: Dombey and Son, The Uncommercial Traveller and Our Mutual Friend.

SHIPYARD WORKER hammering rivets on a wooden hulled sailing ship about 1860 Stock Photo

RM2AK97J8–SHIPYARD WORKER hammering rivets on a wooden hulled sailing ship about 1860

Illustration of ship design and building. Copperplate engraving from the 'Encyclopaedia Londinensis, or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature; Volume XXIII. Edited by John Wilkes. Published in London, Great, Britain, in 1828. Stock Photo

RF2HB9YYR–Illustration of ship design and building. Copperplate engraving from the 'Encyclopaedia Londinensis, or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature; Volume XXIII. Edited by John Wilkes. Published in London, Great, Britain, in 1828.

Spain, Andalusia, Seville. Palace of San Telmo. Baroque building built between 17th and 18th century. Engraving by Sierra. Cronica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Andalucia, 1867. Stock Photo

RMT4BNXC–Spain, Andalusia, Seville. Palace of San Telmo. Baroque building built between 17th and 18th century. Engraving by Sierra. Cronica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Andalucia, 1867.

American 19th Century, (artist), Winslow Homer, (artist after), American, 1836 - 1910, Ship-Building, Gloucester Harbor, From 'Harper's Weekly', October 11, 1873, p.900, (series), published 1873, wood engraving Stock Photo

RM2DCFMMT–American 19th Century, (artist), Winslow Homer, (artist after), American, 1836 - 1910, Ship-Building, Gloucester Harbor, From 'Harper's Weekly', October 11, 1873, p.900, (series), published 1873, wood engraving

Illustration depicting the frame-work of a ship. Dated 19th Century Stock Photo

RMHHEJDG–Illustration depicting the frame-work of a ship. Dated 19th Century

Ship of the line on the stocks. Colored engraving. 19th century. Stock Photo

RMDFWJGC–Ship of the line on the stocks. Colored engraving. 19th century.

citadel Quebec Canada 19th century location city sailing port harbour boat town building fortification fort architecture men wor Stock Photo

RFAMH5NP–citadel Quebec Canada 19th century location city sailing port harbour boat town building fortification fort architecture men wor

St Katherine's Docks, London, late 19th century. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7DHHA–St Katherine's Docks, London, late 19th century. Artist: Unknown

Dover Castle, from the Beach under Shakspeare's Cliff, England UK, Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Histoires de l'Ancien Temps 1889 Stock Photo

RM2F3EYXB–Dover Castle, from the Beach under Shakspeare's Cliff, England UK, Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Histoires de l'Ancien Temps 1889

China: Sampans moored at Canton (Guangzhou) c. 1880-1890. A sampan (pinyin: shanban; Cantonese: sam-pan) is a relatively flat bottomed Chinese wooden boat from 3.5 to 4.5 m (11.5 to 14.8 ft) long. Some sampans include a small shelter on board, and may be used as a permanent habitation on inland waters. Sampans are generally used for fishing or transportation, in coastal areas or rivers. It is unusual for a sampan to sail far from land as they do not have the means to survive rough weather. The word 'sampan' comes from the original Cantonese term for the boats, 'three planks'. Stock Photo

RM2B00XC2–China: Sampans moored at Canton (Guangzhou) c. 1880-1890. A sampan (pinyin: shanban; Cantonese: sam-pan) is a relatively flat bottomed Chinese wooden boat from 3.5 to 4.5 m (11.5 to 14.8 ft) long. Some sampans include a small shelter on board, and may be used as a permanent habitation on inland waters. Sampans are generally used for fishing or transportation, in coastal areas or rivers. It is unusual for a sampan to sail far from land as they do not have the means to survive rough weather. The word 'sampan' comes from the original Cantonese term for the boats, 'three planks'.

An engraving of The Custom House, London scanned at high resolution from a book printed in 1851. Believed copyright free. Stock Photo

RMM6W0KP–An engraving of The Custom House, London scanned at high resolution from a book printed in 1851. Believed copyright free.

BILLINGSGATE MARKET, Lower Thames Street, City of London. Looking from London Bridge down the Thames with the Tower of London in the distance, and the old Billingsgate Market in the foreground to the left. For centuries this was the main wharf for fishing vessels to unload and moor, with the Custom House next door. Photographed by Henry Taunt in 1880. Stock Photo

RM2D1TXP3–BILLINGSGATE MARKET, Lower Thames Street, City of London. Looking from London Bridge down the Thames with the Tower of London in the distance, and the old Billingsgate Market in the foreground to the left. For centuries this was the main wharf for fishing vessels to unload and moor, with the Custom House next door. Photographed by Henry Taunt in 1880.

Leith Harbour, from the Pier, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19th century, from Modern Athens by Th. H. Shepherd Stock Photo

RMPRW3EN–Leith Harbour, from the Pier, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19th century, from Modern Athens by Th. H. Shepherd

A late 19th Century view of yachts from the beach at Aldeburgh, an English town on the North Sea coast in the county of Suffolk, to the north of the River Alde. Originally Aldeburgh was a leading Tudor port, and had a flourishing ship-building industry, but its importance as a port declined as the River Alde silted up and larger ships could no longer berth. It survived mainly on fishing until the 19th century, when it also became a seaside resort. Stock Photo

RMTAGPT9–A late 19th Century view of yachts from the beach at Aldeburgh, an English town on the North Sea coast in the county of Suffolk, to the north of the River Alde. Originally Aldeburgh was a leading Tudor port, and had a flourishing ship-building industry, but its importance as a port declined as the River Alde silted up and larger ships could no longer berth. It survived mainly on fishing until the 19th century, when it also became a seaside resort.

19th century vintage photograph - view of Sorrento, from Capodimonte, Italy c.1880's, with ship in the bay. Stock Photo

RM2E0HYEG–19th century vintage photograph - view of Sorrento, from Capodimonte, Italy c.1880's, with ship in the bay.

A rare & unusual old photograph showing sailing ships being built or repaired at the Whitehall shipyard on the river Esk at , Whitby, North Yorkshire (UK) during the Victorian period. White Hall, or Whitehall (still standing in 2020) was the home of the shipyard owner, Thomas Turbull. The two gable ends of the building (top left) can be seen in the picture. A collier (coal ship) selling coal to the public is moored on the other side of the river close to where the Co-op store carpark and marina are situated today (2020) Stock Photo

RM2DAG0CG–A rare & unusual old photograph showing sailing ships being built or repaired at the Whitehall shipyard on the river Esk at , Whitby, North Yorkshire (UK) during the Victorian period. White Hall, or Whitehall (still standing in 2020) was the home of the shipyard owner, Thomas Turbull. The two gable ends of the building (top left) can be seen in the picture. A collier (coal ship) selling coal to the public is moored on the other side of the river close to where the Co-op store carpark and marina are situated today (2020)

Vintage American history print featuring a cityscape view of New York City, circa 1850. Stock Photo

RFF0D73F–Vintage American history print featuring a cityscape view of New York City, circa 1850.

VICTORIAN SHIP PLAN. 'Great Eastern' Steam Ship; Vertical sections, print 1860 Stock Photo

RFGK17ER–VICTORIAN SHIP PLAN. 'Great Eastern' Steam Ship; Vertical sections, print 1860

Fortress of the Holy Spirit at Cape Konstantinovsky (Fortification Adler). View from the sea. Engraving of 1869. Stock Photo

RM2F432AR–Fortress of the Holy Spirit at Cape Konstantinovsky (Fortification Adler). View from the sea. Engraving of 1869.

Vintage photo circa 1889 George's dock in Liverpool England, showing the quayside and sailing ships Stock Photo

RF2H5APW6–Vintage photo circa 1889 George's dock in Liverpool England, showing the quayside and sailing ships

RF2HB9YYW–Illustration of ship design and building. Copperplate engraving from the 'Encyclopaedia Londinensis, or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature; Volume XXIII. Edited by John Wilkes. Published in London, Great, Britain, in 1828.

Spain, Andalusia, Seville. Palace of San Telmo. Baroque building built between 17th and 18th century. Engraving by Sierra. Later colouration. Cronica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Andalucia, 1867. Stock Photo

RMT4D4RJ–Spain, Andalusia, Seville. Palace of San Telmo. Baroque building built between 17th and 18th century. Engraving by Sierra. Later colouration. Cronica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Andalucia, 1867.

Elder and Co.'s Ship-Building Yard, Glasgow, November 4th, 1876, Engraving 1876, UK, Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European Stock Photo

RMRYDTMR–Elder and Co.'s Ship-Building Yard, Glasgow, November 4th, 1876, Engraving 1876, UK, Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

RMHHEJDJ–Illustration depicting the frame-work of a ship. Dated 19th Century

Caulking of a vessel. Colored engraving. 19th century. Stock Photo

RMDFWHX6–Caulking of a vessel. Colored engraving. 19th century.

building the lapwing and ringdove dispatch gun vessels by gaslight at cowes Stock Photo

RFBAM5J8–building the lapwing and ringdove dispatch gun vessels by gaslight at cowes

Polruan from Fowey, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department Stock Photo

RMW7E617–Polruan from Fowey, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department

Embarkation of King Henry the Fifth at Southampton. A.D. 1415, 1850. Artist: John Leech Stock Photo

RMHT13JY–Embarkation of King Henry the Fifth at Southampton. A.D. 1415, 1850. Artist: John Leech

RM2K64BYG–19th century vintage photograph - view of Sorrento, from Capodimonte, Italy c.1880's, with ship in the bay.

An engraving of Greenwich, Kent scanned at high resolution from a book printed around 1850. Stock Photo

RMEGTTKJ–An engraving of Greenwich, Kent scanned at high resolution from a book printed around 1850.

The Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine. Features the history of 19th century ship building, vessels, and commercial voyages. Stock Photo

RMF1YE41–The Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine. Features the history of 19th century ship building, vessels, and commercial voyages.

The old lighthouse, port of Barcelona, Spain, 18th century Stock Photo

RMGHENFD–The old lighthouse, port of Barcelona, Spain, 18th century

Billingsgate, London, England, 19th century. From The History of London: Illustrated by Views in London and Westminster, published c.1838. Stock Photo

RM2BTF3TF–Billingsgate, London, England, 19th century. From The History of London: Illustrated by Views in London and Westminster, published c.1838.

Vintage 19th century photograph: Isola Point, Valletta, Malta. Stock Photo

RM2E3KKM1–Vintage 19th century photograph: Isola Point, Valletta, Malta.

An historic coloured engraving showing the port of Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, in the early 1800's. About 1635 Sir John Schaw had a jetty built out into the bay which became known as Sir John's Bay Stock Photo

RM2B0K9RN–An historic coloured engraving showing the port of Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, in the early 1800's. About 1635 Sir John Schaw had a jetty built out into the bay which became known as Sir John's Bay

A late 19th century view of a sailing boat beached on the sands of Herne Bay, a seaside town in Kent, England. The town began as a small shipping community, receiving goods and passengers from London en route to Canterbury and Dover. It rose to prominence as a seaside resort during the early 19th century after the building of a pleasure pier and promenade when steamboats began running between Herne Bay and London. Stock Photo

RM2G1FMEK–A late 19th century view of a sailing boat beached on the sands of Herne Bay, a seaside town in Kent, England. The town began as a small shipping community, receiving goods and passengers from London en route to Canterbury and Dover. It rose to prominence as a seaside resort during the early 19th century after the building of a pleasure pier and promenade when steamboats began running between Herne Bay and London.

VICTORIAN SHIP PLAN. Clipper 'Schomberg', built by A Hall & Co., Aberdeen, 1860 Stock Photo

RFGK17B4–VICTORIAN SHIP PLAN. Clipper 'Schomberg', built by A Hall & Co., Aberdeen, 1860

Sukhum-Kale. 19th century engraving. Stock Photo

RM2D695C0–Sukhum-Kale. 19th century engraving.

Antquie photograph of the Thames embankment and obelisk, London, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2J6RC2H–Antquie photograph of the Thames embankment and obelisk, London, 19th Century

RF2HB9YYH–Illustration of ship design and building. Copperplate engraving from the 'Encyclopaedia Londinensis, or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature; Volume XXIII. Edited by John Wilkes. Published in London, Great, Britain, in 1828.

Spain, Santander. Panoramic view of the harbour. Illustration by Letre. Engraving by Sierra. Crónica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Castilla-La Vieja, 1870. Stock Photo

RM2F7GWN2–Spain, Santander. Panoramic view of the harbour. Illustration by Letre. Engraving by Sierra. Crónica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Castilla-La Vieja, 1870.

Perry's Victory on Lake Erie, Fought Sept. 10th, 1813. Stock Photo

RMRRH2DM–Perry's Victory on Lake Erie, Fought Sept. 10th, 1813.

Vintage print of Tygert-Allen Fertilizer Company of Philadelphia, Philadelphia. Stock Photo

RM2R3FWW3–Vintage print of Tygert-Allen Fertilizer Company of Philadelphia, Philadelphia.

Dwelling in an old ship in Spain. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1885 Stock Photo

RM2HD3X20–Dwelling in an old ship in Spain. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1885

Shipbuilding At Limehouse 1840 engraving of ship construction on the River Thames the President on the stocks Stock Photo

RMB78H2D–Shipbuilding At Limehouse 1840 engraving of ship construction on the River Thames the President on the stocks

The harbour, Penzance, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department Stock Photo

RMW7E62C–The harbour, Penzance, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department

The Customs House and Revenue Building, Liverpool, 1864. Artist: William Gawin Herdman Stock Photo

RMDDXXWG–The Customs House and Revenue Building, Liverpool, 1864. Artist: William Gawin Herdman

RMG3BB75–Building French Ship 8

An engraving of North Shields on the Tyne, Northumberland scanned at high resolution from a book printed around 1850. Stock Photo

RMEGX5EY–An engraving of North Shields on the Tyne, Northumberland scanned at high resolution from a book printed around 1850.

RMF1YE3P–The Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine. Features the history of 19th century ship building, vessels, and commercial voyages.

geography / travel, Ireland, Dublin, buildings, custom office, engraving, 19th century, historic, historical, Europe, pedestrians, ship, ships, navigation, sailor ship, custom house, building architecture, cupola, people, Stock Photo

RMA71NAP–geography / travel, Ireland, Dublin, buildings, custom office, engraving, 19th century, historic, historical, Europe, pedestrians, ship, ships, navigation, sailor ship, custom house, building architecture, cupola, people,

The Custom House, Dublin, Ireland in the 19th century. Stock Photo

RMDWA359–The Custom House, Dublin, Ireland in the 19th century.

Vintage 19th century photograph - view from the Citadel, Quebec, Canada Stock Photo

RM2BW577E–Vintage 19th century photograph - view from the Citadel, Quebec, Canada

RM2DCFMMF–American 19th Century, (artist), Winslow Homer, (artist after), American, 1836 - 1910, Ship-Building, Gloucester Harbor, From 'Harper's Weekly', October 11, 1873, p.900, (series), published 1873, wood engraving on newsprint, image: 23.4 x 34.6 cm (9 3/16 x 13 5/8 in.), sheet: 28 x 40.6 cm (11 x 16 in

A 19th Century illustration of the Clock Tower beside the Ship Street entrance in Dublin Castle, Ireland. The building was erected in 1820, possibly to the designs of Francis Johnston, to house the Ordnance Office of the Royal Engineers, who used it to store munitions for the regiments housed within Dublin Castle. Stock Photo

RM2D85AY0–A 19th Century illustration of the Clock Tower beside the Ship Street entrance in Dublin Castle, Ireland. The building was erected in 1820, possibly to the designs of Francis Johnston, to house the Ordnance Office of the Royal Engineers, who used it to store munitions for the regiments housed within Dublin Castle.

The Thames Embankment, 19th century, River Thames in central London, England Stock Photo

RMFCMM0B–The Thames Embankment, 19th century, River Thames in central London, England

Balaklava in Crimea. Engraving from the 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2X7X0P0–Balaklava in Crimea. Engraving from the 19th century.

Vintage illustration after a photograph of The Custom House, Dublin, Ireland, 1890s, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2M5EEYT–Vintage illustration after a photograph of The Custom House, Dublin, Ireland, 1890s, 19th Century

Illustration depicting the building of torpedo boats at Yarrow & Co.'s yard. Dated 19th Century Stock Photo

RMHHEJEY–Illustration depicting the building of torpedo boats at Yarrow & Co.'s yard. Dated 19th Century

Spain, Andalusia, Cadiz. Alameda avenue of Marquis of Comillas and Baroque Church of El Carmen. Engraving. Cronica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Andalucia, 1867. Stock Photo

RMT4BG06–Spain, Andalusia, Cadiz. Alameda avenue of Marquis of Comillas and Baroque Church of El Carmen. Engraving. Cronica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Andalucia, 1867.

Wood Engraving of the Building of the Ship Argo from the Townley from a Roman Terracotta Relief of Athena, Argus and Tiphys building the Argo which wa Stock Photo

RM2X37RKR–Wood Engraving of the Building of the Ship Argo from the Townley from a Roman Terracotta Relief of Athena, Argus and Tiphys building the Argo which wa

Jericho Mills, North Anna, Virginia. Alexander Gardner; American, born Scotland, 1821-1882. Date: 1864. Dimensions: 17.7 x 22.9 cm (image/paper); 31.2 x 44.7 cm (album page). Albumen print, pl. 65 from the album 'Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II' (1866). Origin: United States. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute. Stock Photo

RMRXE9NR–Jericho Mills, North Anna, Virginia. Alexander Gardner; American, born Scotland, 1821-1882. Date: 1864. Dimensions: 17.7 x 22.9 cm (image/paper); 31.2 x 44.7 cm (album page). Albumen print, pl. 65 from the album 'Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II' (1866). Origin: United States. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute.

Jet thruster by Just Buisson and Ciurcu, second arrangement of the jet thruster. Old 19th century engraving from La Nature 1887 Stock Photo

RM2R5E5A1–Jet thruster by Just Buisson and Ciurcu, second arrangement of the jet thruster. Old 19th century engraving from La Nature 1887

London- January, 2021: The Ship, an independent 19th-century public house on Hart Street in central London Stock Photo

RF2E1N1PX–London- January, 2021: The Ship, an independent 19th-century public house on Hart Street in central London

'The Custom House, Liverpool', mid 19th century. A ship in dry dock in front of the Custom House in the port of Liverpool. The building, which opened in 1839, housed the offices of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board, a post office, and a telegraph office. It was damaged during the Second World War, and demolished soon afterwards. Stock Photo

RMWX0C7P–'The Custom House, Liverpool', mid 19th century. A ship in dry dock in front of the Custom House in the port of Liverpool. The building, which opened in 1839, housed the offices of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board, a post office, and a telegraph office. It was damaged during the Second World War, and demolished soon afterwards.

Gravesend, Kent, c1830. Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes Stock Photo

RMBHR3K9–Gravesend, Kent, c1830. Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes

19th century vintage photograph: tourist boaat and gondolas on the Grand Canal, Venice, italy. c.1890s Stock Photo

RM2K64FF3–19th century vintage photograph: tourist boaat and gondolas on the Grand Canal, Venice, italy. c.1890s

Thames, Ships in Harbour, Tower Palace, London, historical illustration, wood engraving, 19th century Stock Photo

RM2MK83JD–Thames, Ships in Harbour, Tower Palace, London, historical illustration, wood engraving, 19th century

ActiveMuseum 0003206.jpg / The Port of Bordeaux, seen of the Bacalan Pier, 1874 - Eugene Boudin 19/09/2013 - / 19th century Collection / Active Museum Stock Photo

RMEBR3CY–ActiveMuseum 0003206.jpg / The Port of Bordeaux, seen of the Bacalan Pier, 1874 - Eugene Boudin 19/09/2013 - / 19th century Collection / Active Museum

Schleiden, Urfttalsperre, von 1900 bis 1905 erbaut, links der Obersee der Stauanlage Rursee Stock Photo

RMBGK6GF–Schleiden, Urfttalsperre, von 1900 bis 1905 erbaut, links der Obersee der Stauanlage Rursee

The floating dock at Cartagena, Murcia, Spain in the mid 19th century. Stock Photo

RMC7PJN3–The floating dock at Cartagena, Murcia, Spain in the mid 19th century.

19th century vintage photograph: pier at Swanage, Dorset, England Stock Photo

RM2E197A9–19th century vintage photograph: pier at Swanage, Dorset, England

Ship design and building Copperplate engraving From the Encyclopaedia Londinensis or, Universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature; Volume XXIII; Edited by Wilkes, John. Published in London in 1828 Stock Photo

RF2E9JX73–Ship design and building Copperplate engraving From the Encyclopaedia Londinensis or, Universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature; Volume XXIII; Edited by Wilkes, John. Published in London in 1828

A late 19th century view of a solitary sailor in Leith, a port in the north of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, located on the southern coast of the Firth of Forth. It's marine activities included shipbuilding, fishing as an important entrepôt for the Scottish herring trade, and whaling. The latter took place in local, and Icelandic waters (the last whale in the Firth of Forth was caught in 1834. Stock Photo

RM2G6TCE9–A late 19th century view of a solitary sailor in Leith, a port in the north of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, located on the southern coast of the Firth of Forth. It's marine activities included shipbuilding, fishing as an important entrepôt for the Scottish herring trade, and whaling. The latter took place in local, and Icelandic waters (the last whale in the Firth of Forth was caught in 1834.

The Menai Suspension Bridge, Wales, England, 19th century Stock Photo

RMG3BJDE–The Menai Suspension Bridge, Wales, England, 19th century

View of Gagra from the southeast. 19th century engraving. Stock Photo

RM2D694YF–View of Gagra from the southeast. 19th century engraving.

Vintage illustration scene from the construction of the Manchester Ship Canal, 1888, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2M5J0HC–Vintage illustration scene from the construction of the Manchester Ship Canal, 1888, 19th Century

Ship-building, Gloucester Harbor, MA. drawn by Winslow Homer, 1873 Stock Photo

RMCWB8M9–Ship-building, Gloucester Harbor, MA. drawn by Winslow Homer, 1873

Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain. Panoramic view of the city. Drawing by Letre. Engraving by Capuz. Cronica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Andalucia, 1867. Later colouration. Stock Photo

RMWR8WW6–Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain. Panoramic view of the city. Drawing by Letre. Engraving by Capuz. Cronica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Andalucia, 1867. Later colouration.

The original business premises of Tedford's who are the oldest ship chandlers in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The building has been restored as part of Stock Photo

RFJWCTG7–The original business premises of Tedford's who are the oldest ship chandlers in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The building has been restored as part of

España. Islas Canarias. Isla de Tenerife. Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Calle de la Marina y Alameda del Muelle. Vistas desde el Castillo de San Cristobal. Grabado por Bernardo Rico (1825-1894). La Ilustración de Española y Americana, 15 de abril de 1883. Stock Photo

RMW4PY0H–España. Islas Canarias. Isla de Tenerife. Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Calle de la Marina y Alameda del Muelle. Vistas desde el Castillo de San Cristobal. Grabado por Bernardo Rico (1825-1894). La Ilustración de Española y Americana, 15 de abril de 1883.

Jet thruster by Just Buisson and Alexandru N. Ciurcu, first model. Old 19th century engraving from La Nature 1887 Stock Photo

RM2R5E59W–Jet thruster by Just Buisson and Alexandru N. Ciurcu, first model. Old 19th century engraving from La Nature 1887

RF2E1N1P8–London- January, 2021: The Ship, an independent 19th-century public house on Hart Street in central London

'View of Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas, West Indies', c1880. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7E2RK–'View of Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas, West Indies', c1880. Artist: Unknown

Tower of London, Stepney, London, c1840. Artist: William Parrott Stock Photo

RMBHR3FG–Tower of London, Stepney, London, c1840. Artist: William Parrott

19th century vintage photograph - view along the Mediterranean sea, Posillipo, now an affluent residential suburb of Naples. Stock Photo

RM2K64BYM–19th century vintage photograph - view along the Mediterranean sea, Posillipo, now an affluent residential suburb of Naples.

View from the Rock of Gibraltar on shipyard docks built in late 19th century, warehouses and Gibraltar Bay Stock Photo

RF2RW9Y0B–View from the Rock of Gibraltar on shipyard docks built in late 19th century, warehouses and Gibraltar Bay

BUILDING THE GREAT EASTERN - Brunel's ship under construction at Milwall on the River Thames in 1857 Stock Photo

RMBKYC81–BUILDING THE GREAT EASTERN - Brunel's ship under construction at Milwall on the River Thames in 1857

Photo of some officers and crew aboard a Cunard Ocean Liner in dock in New York, late 19th or early 20th century. The Starch Brothers building in there background. Stock Photo

RMP9CPH3–Photo of some officers and crew aboard a Cunard Ocean Liner in dock in New York, late 19th or early 20th century. The Starch Brothers building in there background.

Wearing 19th Century nautical costumes, the singing group Flash Packet performs a sea chantey on the sailing ship Star of India. Stock Photo

RMC6R6WN–Wearing 19th Century nautical costumes, the singing group Flash Packet performs a sea chantey on the sailing ship Star of India.

Vintage 19th century photograph - view of the harbour at Gibraltar. Stock Photo

RM2E18WHK–Vintage 19th century photograph - view of the harbour at Gibraltar.

RF2E945TA–Ship design and building Copperplate engraving From the Encyclopaedia Londinensis or, Universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature; Volume XXIII; Edited by Wilkes, John. Published in London in 1828

A late 19th century American Puck Magazine illustration of Uncle Sam standing with his arms spread on a solid dock labeled 'U.S.' next to a sign that states 'Uncle Sam - The ship builder re-established with great success in 1893. American ships for American commerce!!', with a huge steamship in the background; across a body of water is John Bull standing, in a state of shock, on the shore of 'England' next to a sign that states 'John Bull - The old reliable ship builder since 1861. Ships for American commerce a speciality'. Stock Photo

RM2HTCN7R–A late 19th century American Puck Magazine illustration of Uncle Sam standing with his arms spread on a solid dock labeled 'U.S.' next to a sign that states 'Uncle Sam - The ship builder re-established with great success in 1893. American ships for American commerce!!', with a huge steamship in the background; across a body of water is John Bull standing, in a state of shock, on the shore of 'England' next to a sign that states 'John Bull - The old reliable ship builder since 1861. Ships for American commerce a speciality'.

Billingsgate Fish Market, East London, United Kingdom, 19th century Stock Photo

RMFB1CHE–Billingsgate Fish Market, East London, United Kingdom, 19th century

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