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Boat Collection (page 6)

Background imageBoat Collection: Christmas airmail being loaded on to a British Flying Boat on its way to British forces

Christmas airmail being loaded on to a British Flying Boat on its way to British forces in the Middle East during the Second World War. 16th December 1941

Background imageBoat Collection: Prince Rainier of Monaco in his suite aboard the ile de France. 22nd March 1956

Prince Rainier of Monaco in his suite aboard the ile de France. 22nd March 1956

Background imageBoat Collection: W. A. A. F airwomen on an R. A. F. station checking the equipment on a new boat

W. A. A. F airwomen on an R. A. F. station checking the equipment on a new boat
W.A.A.F airwomen on an R.A.F. station checking the equipment on a new boat. Circa December 1942

Background imageBoat Collection: Naval liberty boats completed in a yard in Nottingham before its launch on the Trent

Naval liberty boats completed in a yard in Nottingham before its launch on the Trent. 1st November 1944

Background imageBoat Collection: Invasion training in Southern England. Infantry are seen leaving a small assault boat

Invasion training in Southern England. Infantry are seen leaving a small assault boat. July 1942

Background imageBoat Collection: The airborne lifeboats, equipped with an engine and dropped by three parachutes from Air

The airborne lifeboats, equipped with an engine and dropped by three parachutes from Air Sea Rescue aircraft, has been the means of saving the lives of many Allied aircrews forced down far out at

Background imageBoat Collection: Flying Officer Ghesher and other crew of a destroyed Warwick rescue plane being picked up

Flying Officer Ghesher and other crew of a destroyed Warwick rescue plane being picked up by a Naval launch which returned them to Britain. October 1944

Background imageBoat Collection: Airmen rescued from the sea by a RAF speedboat in the Channel

Airmen rescued from the sea by a RAF speedboat in the Channel. A bomber crashed into the sea near the French coast. Five members of the crew got into their rubber dinghy but three of them were so

Background imageBoat Collection: Two airmen adrift in their dinghy in the Indian Ocean. A Hurricane on patrol sighted

Two airmen adrift in their dinghy in the Indian Ocean. A Hurricane on patrol sighted the drifting men, signalled his base, and then guided an RAF speed launch to the spot. March 1943

Background imageBoat Collection: When a British bomber came down in the Atlantic its main dinghy failed to function

When a British bomber came down in the Atlantic its main dinghy failed to function and the six members of the crew piled into a dinghy designed for two people

Background imageBoat Collection: The lives of many airmen whose aircraft have been forced down in the sea have been saved

The lives of many airmen whose aircraft have been forced down in the sea have been saved by rubber dinghies with which their aircraft are equipped

Background imageBoat Collection: Small ships pool. The engineers amuse themselves on the the winch during their leisure

Small ships pool. The engineers amuse themselves on the the winch during their leisure hours. 13th August 1943

Background imageBoat Collection: The MV DomalaAseen here beached betweenAHurst CastleAandAThe NeedlesA in the Solent on 6

The MV DomalaAseen here beached betweenAHurst CastleAandAThe NeedlesA in the Solent on 6
The MV Domalaseen here beached betweenHurst CastleandThe Needles in the Solent on 6 March 1940. Following an attack on her by a Heinkel HE 111 of KG26 on the 2nd March 1940

Background imageBoat Collection: Army Guns. Training exercise. Picture shows a gun mounted on a boat, (numbered 27)

Army Guns. Training exercise. Picture shows a gun mounted on a boat, (numbered 27). Location unknown. Picture taken circa 1st February 1942

Background imageBoat Collection: Alexandria, Egypt. Canvas being nailed onto the sides of a flat bottomed barge called a

Alexandria, Egypt. Canvas being nailed onto the sides of a flat bottomed barge called a lighter. The vessel will carry 200 tonnes of cargo. Picture taken 10th October 1943

Background imageBoat Collection: American shock troops board new invasion craft during training exercises in England

American shock troops board new invasion craft during training exercises in England. The invasion craft would be used in The Allied invasion of Sicily

Background imageBoat Collection: A boat in trouble off the West Coast of England. The boat has the numbers CY613 or

A boat in trouble off the West Coast of England. The boat has the numbers CY613 or CY610 or CY615 ?) on it. 9 men were on board

Background imageBoat Collection: Abersoch harbour, Llanengan, Gwynedd, Wales, 11th April 1953

Abersoch harbour, Llanengan, Gwynedd, Wales, 11th April 1953

Background imageBoat Collection: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is reunited with his son William aboard Royal Yacht

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is reunited with his son William aboard Royal Yacht Britannia in Venice following his two week tour of Italy. 5th May 1985

Background imageBoat Collection: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is reunited with his son Prince William aboard Royal

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is reunited with his son Prince William aboard Royal Yacht Britannia in Venice following his two week tour of Italy. 5th May 1985

Background imageBoat Collection: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales are reunited with their sons

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales are reunited with their sons William and Harry aboard Royal Yacht Britannia in Venice following their two week tour of Italy. 5th May 1985

Background imageBoat Collection: In their drive forward down the Pi Chaung and Kaladan valleys on the Arakan fronts

In their drive forward down the Pi Chaung and Kaladan valleys on the Arakan fronts, British and West African troops of the 81st Division have advanced more than 50 miles in 40 days

Background imageBoat Collection: A rescue Dinghy. Picture take 11th March 1944

A rescue Dinghy. Picture take 11th March 1944

Background imageBoat Collection: First U-Boat to be captured intact. Date unknown

First U-Boat to be captured intact. Date unknown

Background imageBoat Collection: The York and Lancaster Regiment at river exercises with collapsible boats

The York and Lancaster Regiment at river exercises with collapsible boats. 17th April 1940

Background imageBoat Collection: The conditions of living in the 'Island', the tract of land North of Nijmegen

The conditions of living in the "Island", the tract of land North of Nijmegen
The conditions of living in the " Island", the tract of land North of Nijmegen on the road to Arnhem, Netherlands. This is after the flooding by the Germans

Background imageBoat Collection: American landing craft moves to Okinawa. June 15th 1945

American landing craft moves to Okinawa. June 15th 1945

Background imageBoat Collection: British soldier takes A. T. S. women rowing in Hamburg on the Alster inland lake

British soldier takes A. T. S. women rowing in Hamburg on the Alster inland lake
British soldier takes A.T.S. women rowing in Hamburg on the Alster inland lake. 31st May 1945

Background imageBoat Collection: Men of the border regiment cross the Chindwin River during Second World War

Men of the border regiment cross the Chindwin River during Second World War. Circa January 1945

Background imageBoat Collection: Survivors of an R. A. F. Sunderland flying boat being rescued by the crew of a destroyer

Survivors of an R. A. F. Sunderland flying boat being rescued by the crew of a destroyer
Survivors of an R.A.F. Sunderland flying boat being rescued by the crew of a destroyer. The Short S.25 Sunderland was a British flying boat patrol bomber

Background imageBoat Collection: Picture shows 8, 441 tons The Domala, an Italian Liner, after it was bombed off

Picture shows 8, 441 tons The Domala, an Italian Liner, after it was bombed off the English coast in 1939. Domala was an 8, 441 ton cargo liner which was built in 1920 and launched as Magnava

Background imageBoat Collection: Picture shows The Domala, an Italian Liner, after it was bombed off the English coast in

Picture shows The Domala, an Italian Liner, after it was bombed off the English coast in 1939. Domala was an 8, 441 ton cargo liner which was built in 1920 and launched as Magnava

Background imageBoat Collection: Picture shows a factory in Liverpool, Merseyside, building boats or floating vessels

Picture shows a factory in Liverpool, Merseyside, building boats or floating vessels during World War Two. Picture taken 7th December 1944

Background imageBoat Collection: The 70 ton Martin Mars, worlds largest flying boat is pictured luring a test

The 70 ton Martin Mars, worlds largest flying boat is pictured luring a test flight before its final acceptance by the US.Navy. The ship as a wingspread of 200 feet

Background imageBoat Collection: High speed armoured boat used by the R. A. F. for bombing practice. 14th March 1941

High speed armoured boat used by the R. A. F. for bombing practice. 14th March 1941
High speed armoured boat used by the R.A.F. for bombing practice. 14th March 1941

Background imageBoat Collection: Tug boards bring in a hug vessel for refitting. Picture taken

Tug boards bring in a hug vessel for refitting. Picture taken 17th October 1940

Background imageBoat Collection: Home Guard during an exercise. 14th August 1941

Home Guard during an exercise. 14th August 1941

Background imageBoat Collection: Troops in Northern Ireland are fitting themselves in many ways to face the special tasks

Troops in Northern Ireland are fitting themselves in many ways to face the special tasks which they may have to face in the future

Background imageBoat Collection: First U-Boat to be captured intact. Date unknown

First U-Boat to be captured intact. Date unknown

Background imageBoat Collection: Arrival of English troops on a ship at Le Havre. Circa 1940

Arrival of English troops on a ship at Le Havre. Circa 1940

Background imageBoat Collection: Royal Air Force High Speed Launch HSL 164 of No. 203 Air Sea Rescue Unit heads out

Royal Air Force High Speed Launch HSL 164 of No. 203 Air Sea Rescue Unit heads out from Colombo, Ceylon, into the Indian Ocean, guided by a Hawker Hurricane search aircraft of No. 222 Group RAF

Background imageBoat Collection: Combined operations exercises. Section of a landing craft flotilla setting off during

Combined operations exercises. Section of a landing craft flotilla setting off during exercises in this country. June 1943

Background imageBoat Collection: Combined operations exercises. Support craft moving into position to make smoke screen

Combined operations exercises. Support craft moving into position to make smoke screen for landing craft during exercises. June 1943

Background imageBoat Collection: Combined operations exercises. Close up of support craft used for making smoke screen for

Combined operations exercises. Close up of support craft used for making smoke screen for landing craft. June 1943

Background imageBoat Collection: Picture shows The HMS Nelson, in 1935. HMS Nelson (pennant number

Picture shows The HMS Nelson, in 1935. HMS Nelson (pennant number: 28) was the name ship of her class of two battleships built for the Royal Navy in the 1920s

Background imageBoat Collection: Picture shows Fire Float, Hull, during World War Two. The city of Hull spent

Picture shows Fire Float, Hull, during World War Two. The city of Hull spent more than 1, 000 hours under alert during raids from 19 June 1940 to 1945, with almost 1

Background imageBoat Collection: A vessel sliced this piece of the stern of the Danish fishing boat Annie of

A vessel sliced this piece of the stern of the Danish fishing boat Annie of Friedrickshaven when they collided in the night off the Froe Islands during the Second world War

Background imageBoat Collection: Royal Indian Navy hunts Japanese off Arakan Coast. (Picture

Royal Indian Navy hunts Japanese off Arakan Coast. (Picture) As towns along the Kaladan river Arakan are liberated villagers row out to greet our ships flying the Burma flag. 30th January 1945



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