ship exterior

"Insula Canibalium" - Indians attacking fleet of Spanish ships; scene ...

Illus. in: Plautius, Nova Typis Transacta Navigatio, 1492. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

A painting of two ships in the ocean. Motor sailers ships the framewor...

Two ships on the ocean with a sky background / A painting of two ships in the ocean / Public domain art photo.

[Aeneas' ship landing on an island]

Illus. in: French ed. of Virgil's Aeneid, publ. in Lyon in 1483 by Guillaume Le Roy. Reference copy may be in LOT 4714. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

[Ferdinand II, King of Spain, pointing across Atlantic to where Columb...

Reference copy filed in P&P Biog. File under Fernando V. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

A ship arrives from Brickioka looking for Johannes Staden, the prisone...

Illus. in: Theodor de Bry, America, part 3, Frankfurt, 1593, plate 37. Reference copy may be in LOT 4411. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

The south prospect of the city of New York in America

Print shows the waterfront on the south side of New York City with ships and boats in the foreground; prominent features numbered, legend not included.

[Dutch ships anchored off Santa Clara, in Juan Fernandez Islands, Chil...

Illus. in: Theodore De Bry, America, Pt. 9, Frankfurt, 1601, plate V. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Water; Publ. Ind.; Warfare, Naval; Port. Hist.; Neth. Hi... More

[Title page of Nova Brittania: offering most excellent fruits by plant...

Illus. in: Nova Brittania: offering most excellent fruits by planting in Virginia (London, 1609) Johnson, Robert, fl. 1586-1628, supposed author. File print on back of VA. HISTORY COLONIAL PERIOD card. This rec... More

[Three ships sailing with birds or flying fish in the background]

Illus. opposite p. 10. Illus. in: Bontekoe, Willem Ysbrandsz. Ovrnael ofte gedenckwaerdige beschrijvinghe vande Oost-Indische reyse..., Hoorn : Ghedruckt by I. Willemsz, 1646. "no. 3" upper right corner. This r... More

[View of a waterfront area and a sailing ship entering a harbor]

Plate 5. Illus. in: Bontekoe, Willem Ysbrandsz. Ovrnael ofte gedenckwaerdige beschrijvinghe vande Oost-Indische reyse..., Hoorn : Ghedruckt by I. Willemsz, 1646. This record contains unverified, old data from c... More

[Ships in close combat in harbor]

Illus. in: De Americaensche zee-roovers [Pirates of America] by A.O. Exquemelin. Publ. Amsterdam, 1678. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Ships; Pirates.

A view of Cape Rouge or Carouge, nine miles above the City of Quebec o...

Print shows a ship on the Saint Lawrence River with a rowboat of troops disembarking at a point above the city of Québec. Printed for John Bowles at No. 13 in Cornhill, Robert Sayer at No. 53 in Fleet Street, ... More

An east view of Montreal, in Canada Vue orientale de Montréal, en Cana...

Print shows a view of Montréal from across the Saint Lawrence River, with ships in the foreground, and a legend identifying the General Hospital, the "Recollects," St. Sulpicius, the nunnery, the Jesuit's Churc... More

To the King's most excellent majesty, this view of the royal dock yard...

Boats on Thames River and dockyard, Deptford, London, England. Public domain photograph of 18th-century painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The entrance of Havannah, from within the harbour

Print shows ship in the foreground in the channel at the entrance to Havana, seen at left behind wall. This record contains unverified, old data from Cresswell, 1975. Illus. in: The Atlantic Neptune, published... More

The narrows near New York 1798 / JFP.

Drawing shows view from aboard a ship of another ship passing through the Narrows, pine covered hills with buildings flying the Union Jack, and of the harbor and Stapleton in the background (possibly after a pr... More

Fleet of sailing ships on the English Chanel between Dover and Calais

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Brugge.

U.S.S. Somers - Print, Library of Congress collection

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Ashley.

The distressed situation of the Quebec & the Surveillante. A French sh...

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Boydell, John.

U.S.S. Wichita - Print, Library of Congress collection

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Ashley.

U.S.S. Saratoga, engraving, Library of Congress

Picryl description: Public domain image of naval activity, ship, sea, 19th-20th century navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

United States & Macedonian - Public domain drawing

Preliminary drawing for an oil painting showing the sea battle between the USS United States, under the command of Stephen Decatur, and HMS Macedonian off the coast of Maderia on October 25, 1812. The original... More

[Napoleon I boards the Bellerophon to surrender] / Baugean delt. & scu...

Print shows a view of the HMS Bellerophon from the aft with a rowboat drawn along the starboard side and Napoleon I climbing stairs to board the ship in order to surrender to the British and Captain Frederick L... More

[Title page with sailing ship, starboard view]

Picryl description: Public domain illustrated title page book scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The steam ship President, Lieut. Roberts R.N. commander: the largest i...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6196

The United States ship of the line Delaware

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Evans, James.

Takanawa no zu, Andō Hiroshige - Ukiyo e print

Print shows porters carrying sedan chairs and travelers on foot and horseback along the waterfront of Takanawa, with ships coming into port and at anchor in the background, and a public house on the left. Title... More

Steam ship of War Eagle - Public domain image of steamship

"Copyright Deposit, Southern District of N.Y.: 1842." This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Penniman.

Polk & Co. Going up Salt River - Public domain book illustration, Libr...

The artist foresees a Democratic defeat in the 1844 presidential election. Party figures Martin Van Buren, Thomas Hart Benton, vice-presidential candidate George M. Dallas, Andrew Jackson, and presidential nomi... More

The steam-ships POTTINGER and CYCLOPS stranded in Thorness Bay, Cowes,...

Wood engr. in Illus. London News, Nov. 7, 1846, p.300. No ref. copy. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Geogr.; Ships (2); Ships Disasters.

The BRITANNIA steamship leaving Boston, U.S.

Illus. in: The Illustrated London News, 1847 October 23, p. 272. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Mass. Boston 1847; Mass. Boston harbor...; Ships BRITANNIA; Shelf.

The great sea serpent. The sea serpent when first seen from H[er] M[aj...

Long sea monster in front of ship. Illus. in: The Illustrated London News, 1848 Oct. 28. Reference copy may be in SSF - Sea monsters. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tr... More

Royal mail steam ship, Europe - Public domain image of steamship

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5675

Monterey - Capitol of California

Bird's-eye view, with ships in harbor. Lithograph by Wm. Endicott & Co. after sketch by J.W. Revere. Illus. in: Joseph Warren Revere. A tour of duty in California. New York : C.S. Francis, 1849, frontispiece. R... More

U.S. mail steam ship Baltic: Collins line. builders, hull by Brown & B...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship, navy, harbor, maritime photograph, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

U.S. mail steam ship, Atlantic: Collins line. builders, hull by Willia...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6832

U.S. mail steam ship Pacific: Collins line, builders, hull by Brown & ...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 6838

Bankoku sankai tsuran bunzu - Public domain old map

Japanese print shows a map of the world with sailing ships on the seas and American and Russian soldiers. Typewritten annotation on back mount: A table of mileage from Nagasaki to various parts of the world an... More

Reindeer polka - Print, Library of Congress collection

Artist: G.E. Lewis (signature on image). Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5537

[Three ships sailing in a storm]

Plate 4. Illus. in: Bontekoe, Willem Ysbrandsz. Ovrnael ofte gedenckwaerdige beschrijvinghe vande Oost-Indische reyse..., Hoorn : Ghedruckt by I. Willemsz, 1646. This record contains unverified, old data from c... More

Johannes Staden of Hessen fights with French ship at Buttugaris, Brazi...

Battle between 3 ships and Indians. Illus. in: Theodor de Bry, America, pt. 3, Frankfurt, 1593, page 7. Reference copy may be in LOT 4411. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption ca... More

Orandasen. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Japanese print shows two views, side and front, of a Dutch ship. Nagasaki print. Annotations, stamps, etc. on verso of print: 165; 47623a (white label); LC2585. Earlier control number: 236.3-8. Gift; Mrs. E. C... More

Alcon[u?] - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows side view of the American commercial frigate, Alcon[u?], or perhaps the Algon[quin] or the Algon[a], both ships registerd to Lloyds at mid-century, sailing in the open seas. Gift ; Joseph Pennell.

Design and model of the new steamer America, for the western lakes

Print showing port side view of the steamer America. Caption continues: To be built and run between Buffalo and Cleveland. Invented, designed and drawn by Darius Davison, New York. Copyright 1851 by Darius Davison.

"Launch of the CHALLENGE", engraving, Library of Congress

New York clipper ship. Illus. in: The Illustrated American News, 1851 June 7, p. 5. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Ships Challenge; Ships Launching.

The match by the Club of All Nations at Cowes [England]. The AMERICA y...

Wood engraving by Landells. Illus. in: The Illustrated London News, 1851 August 30, v. 19, p. 264. Reference copy may be in SSF - YACHTING. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card t... More

[Ben Campbell, steamship at landing]

Photographer unidentified. Case: front, variant of Rinhart 163; back, central spiral within rectangular border. Purchase; 1982; (DLC/PP-1982:095). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress).

The American steamship Columbia, of New York for Europe

Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

[U.S.S. Susquehanna, Commodore Perry's flag ship, full starboard view]

Drawing is on the "Susquehanna & Mississippil Scroll", depicting Perry's expedition to Japan. Watercolor drawing Taguchi Shumpei.

United States mail steam ship "Pacific"

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Day & Son.

[Port views of the U.S.S. Susquehanna and the U.S.S. Mississippi under...

Drawings are panels one and two of the "Machinery scroll' depicting Perry's expedition to Japan, 1853. Watercolor by a contemporary Japanese artist.

View of the U.S. Mail Steamship Company's premises, Aspinwall, N.G.

Colon, Panama Canal Zone. Busy dock activity - railroad mail cars and mail steamships. Copyrighted by F.N. Otis. Photoprint of lithograph by C. Parsons. Sketch by F.N. Otis. This record contains unverified data... More

Minute representation of an American line-of-battleship, with full exp...

Print shows a starboard view of an American battleship with the parts numbered and lettered; also shows a rowboat and a small sailboat in the foreground. Illus. from: Gleason's pictorial, v. 6, no. 4 (1854 Jan... More

The deck of an American line-of-battle ship The hull of an American ma...

Print shows at top, a bird's-eye view of the deck of a battleship from near mid-ship looking toward the bow with sailors working a capstan or windlass, also shows cannon on the deck; at bottom, a cut-away view ... More

"Holtzken Hotel, Brigantine Beach, 1855" Jas. F. Queen

Drawing shows a well-dressed couple on large sandy strand of Brigantine Beach, New Jersey, standing on the starboard side of the wreck of a long rowboat with a man standing at the bow on the port side; waves wa... More

[French naval expedition to the Indo-Chinese archipelago: Entrance to ...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1856 April 26, p. 340.

United States steam-frigate "Merrimac", engraving, Library of Congress

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1856 Nov. 29, p. 393.

Bay of Wodowara / from nature by Heine[,] shipping by Walke ; lith. of...

Print shows two American side wheel steam frigates and a large rowboat during rough seas in the Bay of Wodowara. Plate from: Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China Seas and Japan ... ... More

Destruction of the packet-ship John Rutledge by an iceburg, Feb. 20, 1...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, April 12, 1856.

United States "Auxiliary Screw" steam frigate "Merrimac" 60 guns. Off ...

Print showing a broadside view of the port side of the steam frigate U.S.S. Merrimack undersail near the entrance to New York harbor.

United States "Auxiliary Screw" steam frigate "Merrimac" 60 guns. Off ...

Print showing a broadside view of the port side of the steam frigate U.S.S. Merrimack undersail near the entrance to New York harbor. Includes measurements for length, breadth, weight, and horse power. Blind e... More

Napha from the sea / from nature by W. Heine ; shipping by Lieut. H. W...

Plate from: Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China Seas and Japan ... in ... 1852, 1853, and 1854, under ... M.C. Perry ... / Matthew C. Perry ; Francis L. Hawks, comp. Washington : A... More

Arresting the Steamship Northern Light

Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 1, no. 4 (1856 Jan. 5), p. 57. Reference copy may be in BIOG FILE - Walker, William, 1824-1860. C... More

U.S. steam frigate Mississippi passing Punta Tristao. N. west point of...

Print shows the American side wheel steam frigate Mississippi on rough seas as it passes Tristram Point, Madeira. Plate from: Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China Seas and Japan ...... More

Loss of the Central America wood engraving, Library of Congress

Three illustrations: side view of the ship the last time she left the port of New York; passengers on raft; and scene of the catastrophe after the sinking of the ship.

President and Plantagenet. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows the USS President sailing to the left, in the foreground, and the HMS Plantagenet, on the right, in the background. Inscribed below image: "President". Published in The Naval battles of the United ... More

Pilots Station / H. Lewis pinx. ; Lith. Jnst. Arnz & Co. Düsseldorf.

Bird's-eye view of harbor, New Orleans, Louisiana. Public domain scan of lithograph illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Battle of Bad Axe = Schlacht von Bad Axe / H. Lewis pinx ; Lith. Inst....

Illustration shows an American steamship, the Warrior, firing at Indians on a raft. In the background, other Indians in boats. Illus. in: Das illustrirte Mississippithal: ... / von H. Lewis. Dusseldorf : Arnz ... More

New-Orleans (Louisiana) / H. Lewis pinx. ; Lith. Jnst. Arnz & Co. Düss...

Panoramic view of harbor with ships. Public domain photograph of a steamboat ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Paraguay Squadron. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

[Ships and boats]: WATER WITCH, the flag-ship SABINE, WESTERNPORT, FULTON, SUPPLY, HARRIET LANE and MEMPHIS. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, (1858 Oct. 16), p. 669. This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Clippers - Drawing. Public domain image.

Tobacco label showing Yankee Clipper ship. LOT subdivision subject: Ships (clipper and steam). Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Copyright by John J. Levy, manufacturer, 177 & ... More

Yorktown - Public domain image of steamship

Sidewheeler using steam as auxiliary power, showing men with crates of tobacco marked "P.B." (Paulin Byrd). LOT subdivision subject: Ships (clipper and steam). Title and other information transcribed from capti... More

Action between the Constitution and the Guerriere / Chapin ; Rogers.

Print shows HMS Guerriere without masts in the aftermath of battle with the USS Constitution.

The new American iron steamship "Champion," of the Vanderbilt line

Illustration showing the starboard side of the side-wheel steamship "Champion." Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 3, no. 144 (1859 October 1), p. 625.

The lost ship - a ballad / J.B.N. ; John Bufford's Lith. Boston.

Print shows a music sheet cover with the warship Epervier smashing up on rocks on her return trip from Algiers with prisoners and soldiers from the United States war with Algiers in 1815. Copyright by Oliver D... More

U.S. Frigate "Sabine" - Public domain drawing

Broadside view of frigate at anchor. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed right margin as identifier : Sewalls Pt. The Sabine sunk on 1 November 1861 off Cape Hatteras. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1... More

[Three ships at sea] - Public domain drawing

Title devised. Formerly Waud no. C-20. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.947) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Villafranca. American fleet. Architecture of 1860s Europe

American fleet in European harbor with mountains in background. In album: Genoa, Pisa, Nice, Avignon, Parma, Milan, Verona, Vienna, p. 101, back, top.

[Broadside views of three steamships]

Title devised. Inscribed below first image: U.S. Transport "Daniel Webster." N.B. The "Ariel" is precisely like the Webster only much longer. Inscribed below the second image: Transports "Parkersburgh" "Locust ... More

U.S. Transport "Coatzacoalcus" - Public domain drawing

Broadside view of sidewheel steamship. Title inscribed below image. Formerly Waud no. C-53. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.980 recto) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Express--the mail boat between Washington and the army hd.qts. City Pt...

Broadside view of steamship.

U.S. Gun Boat "Seminole" - Public domain document scan of drawing

Broadside view of steamship. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed below title: The "Wabash" is like the "Minnesota" of which you have a drawing. Formerly Waud no. C-44. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1... More

Albatross, Library of Congress drawings collection

Broadside view of steamship.

U.S.S. Polaris, Washington Navy Yard., American Civil War Glass Negati...

Public domain historical photo, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Revenue cutter - Public domain drawing

Two ships with partial sketch of a third. Title inscribed below image. Revenue Cutter Service was forerunner of Coast Guard. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.46). Forms part of: Morgan collection of Ci... More

U.S. Steamer Adelaide, which plys [sic] between Baltimore & Fort Monro...

Broadside view of ship under weigh. Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.140) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

U.S. Steamer Mt. Vernon - Public domain document scan of drawing

Broadside view sidewheel steamship. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed below title: (Washington & Fortress Monroe line). Inscribed on ship: Mt. Vernon. Formerly Waud no. C-50. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/P... More

The Newport News Steamer Express Capt. Wilson

Broadside view sidewheel steamship. Title inscribed below images. Inscribed on ship: EXPRESS. Formerly Waud no. C-119. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.1046) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil W... More

U.S. Sloop of War Dale - Public domain drawing

Broadside view of frigate. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed below title: (small old ship). Formerly Waud no. C-41. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.968) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil ... More

U.S. Gun Boat "Fanny", Library of Congress drawings collection

Broadside view of steamship.

U.S. Transport "Peerless" - Public domain document scan of drawing

Broadside view of sidewheel steamship. Title inscribed below image. Formerly Waud no. C-55. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.982 verso) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

The Pawnee - Public domain document scan of drawing

Broadside view of steamship. Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.108) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

[Broadside and bow views of eight ships and boats, and an unidentified...

Title devised. Two ships inscribed: C.P. Smith and Magnolia. Formerly Waud no. C-38. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.965) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

U.S. Steam Frigate "Susquehannah" [and] U.S. War Steamer "Bienville"

Broadside view of two sidewheel steamships. Title inscribed below images. Inscribed below image of Bienville: N.B. The "De Soto" is just like the above. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.1099 verso) For... More

U.S. Gun Boat "Daylight" - Public domain document scan of drawing

Broadside view of steamship. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed below image: has Latteen Sails (a sort of Bolucca rig). Formerly Waud no. C-43. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.970) Forms part of: ... More

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Reliance - Public domain document scan of drawing

Broadside view of steamship. Title inscribed lower right. Formerly Waud no. C-116. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.1043) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Alliance, blockade runner. Warship photograph collection

Broadside view of steamship. Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.94) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

The Ship of State. A Republican song.

Steamer S. R. Spalding. [Transport]

Broadside view of sidewheel steamship under waigh. Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.