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Vasco de Gama [Vasco da Gama] [8268]

Vasco de Gama [Vasco da Gama] [8268]

Public domain reproduction of art print, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Le débarquement à l'ile de Robben (d'après une photographie).

Le débarquement à l'ile de Robben (d'après une photographie).

Public domain photograph related to South Africa, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Native runners. Vintage postcard

Native runners. Vintage postcard

Public domain photograph of vintage postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Coast of Yorkshire near Whitby - Drawing. Public domain image.

Coast of Yorkshire near Whitby - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain photograph related to the history of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View Near Fort Montgomery - Public domain dedication image

View Near Fort Montgomery - Public domain dedication image

Public domain scan of a print with maritime landscape, ship in the harbor, sea, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Philadelphia, from Kensington. - Public domain dedication image

Philadelphia, from Kensington. - Public domain dedication image

Public domain scan of an art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Steamer Chiltern, landing the French Atlantic telegraph cable on Duxbury Beach.

Steamer Chiltern, landing the French Atlantic telegraph cable on Duxbu...

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

Boston harbor and East Boston from State St. block.

Boston harbor and East Boston from State St. block.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship in the sea, harbor, maritime, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[View of a wrecked whaler.] Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Stereoscope Card.

[View of a wrecked whaler.] Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Stereoscope Card.

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

Ausable Chasm. In the Boat Ride.

Ausable Chasm. In the Boat Ride.

New York State stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker w... More

Governor's Island, from Brooklyn, N.Y. New York Sterecope Card.

Governor's Island, from Brooklyn, N.Y. New York Sterecope Card.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship in New York harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Young manhood. - Two black and white men standing next to each other

Young manhood. - Two black and white men standing next to each other

Picryl description: Public domain image of ethnic group, people gathering, anthropology, colonies, exotic, indigenous people, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Vues d'Aboù-qyr. - Egypt

Vues d'Aboù-qyr. - Egypt

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

Bunb [i.e., Bund] of France town in Shanghai.

Bunb [i.e., Bund] of France town in Shanghai.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage naval ship postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

An exact view of the late battle at Charlestown June 17th, 1775.

An exact view of the late battle at Charlestown June 17th, 1775.

Public domain scan of a print with maritime landscape, ship in the harbor, sea, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Apollon á Délos ; Apollon hyperboréen

Apollon á Délos ; Apollon hyperboréen

Public domain image of a mythological scene, classic mythology, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Egyptian watercraft - Wonders of the Ancient World

Egyptian watercraft - Wonders of the Ancient World

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

10c Fast Ocean Navigation single

10c Fast Ocean Navigation single

Picryl description: Public domain image of postal stamp with money features, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Excidium Troiæ et captivi Troes

Excidium Troiæ et captivi Troes

Public domain photograph of an artwork - seascape, siling ship in the sea, travel, colonies, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Shipping Scene, Mobile, Ala., Vintage Postcard by Detroit Publishing Co.

Shipping Scene, Mobile, Ala., Vintage Postcard by Detroit Publishing C...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage naval ship postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

U.S. Ship Canal Entrance, Duluth, Minn.

U.S. Ship Canal Entrance, Duluth, Minn.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage naval ship postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

South West view of Fort George with the city of New York

South West view of Fort George with the city of New York

Public domain scan of a print with maritime landscape, ship in the harbor, sea, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Militry uniforms: Italy. Genoa, 878-1684

Militry uniforms: Italy. Genoa, 878-1684

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

[Dutch soldiers in a boat with slaves from the Colonies, Africa.]

[Dutch soldiers in a boat with slaves from the Colonies, Africa.]

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

In and about the Dells of Wisconsin. Inkstand and Sugar Bowl from the Railroad.

In and about the Dells of Wisconsin. Inkstand and Sugar Bowl from the ...

Wisconsin stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who as... More

Fijian druas.. Public domain reproduction.

Fijian druas.. Public domain reproduction.

Public domain scan of a print with maritime landscape, ship in the harbor, sea, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Down the River. Savannah, GA. Stereoscope Card.

Down the River. Savannah, GA. Stereoscope Card.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship in the sea, harbor, maritime, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Steamer Chiltern, landing the French Atlantic telegraph cable on Duxbury Beach.

Steamer Chiltern, landing the French Atlantic telegraph cable on Duxbu...

Massachusetts stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker wh... More

View of the steamer 'Mohawk,' Hudson River, Lona Island.

View of the steamer 'Mohawk,' Hudson River, Lona Island.

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

Marine study, Lake Erie. [Boat in dock.]

Marine study, Lake Erie. [Boat in dock.]

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

On board United States Ship Colorado, New York Harbor.

On board United States Ship Colorado, New York Harbor.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship in New York harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Looking up the East River, showing the steamer "Newport" under way.

Looking up the East River, showing the steamer "Newport" under way.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship in the sea, harbor, maritime, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The Despatch with the high dignities aboad, Great Naval Parade, Centennial.

The Despatch with the high dignities aboad, Great Naval Parade, Centen...

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

The Boston, Naval Parade, Centennial. April 28th, 1889.

The Boston, Naval Parade, Centennial. April 28th, 1889.

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

Great crowds viewing the President landing. Naval Parade, Centennial.

Great crowds viewing the President landing. Naval Parade, Centennial.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship in the sea, harbor, maritime, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The River of Death, Niagara Falls.

The River of Death, Niagara Falls.

Niagara Falls, New York, stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native Ne... More

Fort Sumpter [Sumter], Charleston Harbor. Stereoscope card of Charleston SC.

Fort Sumpter [Sumter], Charleston Harbor. Stereoscope card of Charlest...

North Carolina stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker w... More

Moonlight on the Lake. 19th centuty Wicsonsin stereoscope card.

Moonlight on the Lake. 19th centuty Wicsonsin stereoscope card.

Wisconsin stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who as... More

Engraving, Thomas Addis Emmet collection

Engraving, Thomas Addis Emmet collection

Public domain photograph of an artwork - seascape, siling ship in the sea, travel, colonies, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nieu Amsterdam, al. New Yorck. Amsterdam

Nieu Amsterdam, al. New Yorck. Amsterdam

Public domain image of Netherlands landscape, 17th-18th century cityscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Bammako. - A black and white drawing of a boat in the water

Bammako. - A black and white drawing of a boat in the water

Picryl description: Public domain image from the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Har... More

1. Bivouac; 2. Embrasement de Salmie.

1. Bivouac; 2. Embrasement de Salmie.

Public domain photo of art print, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Launch of the Steamship Frigate Fulton, at New York, 29th Oct. 1814

Launch of the Steamship Frigate Fulton, at New York, 29th Oct. 1814

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship in New York harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Killing the moose - Public domain  engraving

Killing the moose - Public domain engraving

Public domain reproduction of art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

America noviter delineata., Jodocus Hondius

America noviter delineata., Jodocus Hondius

Public domain image of a vintage map, geography atlas, maritime navigation, age of discovery, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Perspective view of Boston Harbr. Islands, and men of war and landing of ye 1st. of Octr. 68 (as taken from ye end of Long Wharff.

Perspective view of Boston Harbr. Islands, and men of war and landing ...

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

Diving for Coins, Nassau, B. I.

Diving for Coins, Nassau, B. I.

Public domain photograph of vintage postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dutch ship - A painting of two ships in a body of water

Dutch ship - A painting of two ships in a body of water

Public domain photo of Japanese woodblock print (Ukiyo-e), free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

H.H. Maharajah of Bhurtpoor, Hindoo Jat, in Bustar, Rajpootana.

H.H. Maharajah of Bhurtpoor, Hindoo Jat, in Bustar, Rajpootana.

Public domain photograph of India under British rule, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Outward Bound, Passing Boston Light, Boston, Mass.

Outward Bound, Passing Boston Light, Boston, Mass.

Public domain photo of vintage Massachusetts postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Military uniforms: Netherlands, 1900.

Military uniforms: Netherlands, 1900.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). European armies.

Great crowds viewing the President landing. Naval Parade, Centennial.

Great crowds viewing the President landing. Naval Parade, Centennial.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship in the sea, harbor, maritime, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Militaru uniforms: Mal ...- Stua...  (Och..). 1862

Militaru uniforms: Mal ...- Stua... (Och..). 1862

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European artillery units.

Scrap Book, Volume 7, p.78 Alexander Anderson scrapbooks

Scrap Book, Volume 7, p.78 Alexander Anderson scrapbooks

Public domain scan of a print with maritime landscape, ship in the harbor, sea, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Scrap Book, Volume 7, p.85 Alexander Anderson scrapbooks

Scrap Book, Volume 7, p.85 Alexander Anderson scrapbooks

Public domain scan of an art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pyramids and obelisks in Egypt; Druidical structures at Stonehenge and in the Middle East

Pyramids and obelisks in Egypt; Druidical structures at Stonehenge and...

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

View from Steamboat Point, San Francisco.

View from Steamboat Point, San Francisco.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship in the sea, harbor, maritime, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

An east view of Montreal, in Canada.

An east view of Montreal, in Canada.

Public domain photo of art print, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

[View of a sailboat.] Gloucester MA. Stereoscope card, 19th century.

[View of a sailboat.] Gloucester MA. Stereoscope card, 19th century.

Massachusetts stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker wh... More

[A couple and their ketch-rigged sailboat, on dry land.]

[A couple and their ketch-rigged sailboat, on dry land.]

Public domain scan of print depicting a sailboat or small ship, seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Yatcht Southern Cross. Asbury Park NJ. Stereoscope card.

Yatcht Southern Cross. Asbury Park NJ. Stereoscope card.

New Jersey stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who a... More

Receiving ship "Vermont." New York Sterecope Card.

Receiving ship "Vermont." New York Sterecope Card.

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

View west from Trinity Church steeple.

View west from Trinity Church steeple.

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Columbus' flagship "Santa Maria," Columbus Naval parade, New York Harbor, U.S.A.

Columbus' flagship "Santa Maria," Columbus Naval parade, New York Harb...

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

The restless Hudson River, New York, U.S.A.

The restless Hudson River, New York, U.S.A.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship in New York harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

East Boston Ferry. New York Sterecope Card.

East Boston Ferry. New York Sterecope Card.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship in New York harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Christopher Columbus - Public domain scan / engraving

Christopher Columbus - Public domain scan / engraving

Public domain scan of newspaper clippings, periodicals, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Steamer 'City of Alpena' Lakes - Public domain image of a steam boat

Steamer 'City of Alpena' Lakes - Public domain image of a steam boat

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage naval ship postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Hager Selsilis [Gebel el-Silsila].

Hager Selsilis [Gebel el-Silsila].

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

Dutch ship entering harbor

Dutch ship entering harbor

Public domain photo of Japanese woodblock print (Ukiyo-e), free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Two Famous Whalers, New Bedford, Mass.

Two Famous Whalers, New Bedford, Mass.

Public domain photo of vintage Massachusetts postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Glass Bottom Boat, Avalon, Santa Catalina, Calif.

Glass Bottom Boat, Avalon, Santa Catalina, Calif.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage California postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Sunset at Upper Light, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

Sunset at Upper Light, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

Public domain photograph of a postcard, landscape view, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, water way, maritime architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, ...

Public domain image with Picryl description as title Public domain scan of 18th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Military uniforms: Great Britain, modern (2)

Military uniforms: Great Britain, modern (2)

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European military.

Militry uniforms: Italy. Genoa, 878-1684

Militry uniforms: Italy. Genoa, 878-1684

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). European armies.

Enthroned among the Clouds, White Mts., N.H.

Enthroned among the Clouds, White Mts., N.H.

New Hampshire stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker wh... More

John Ogilby - Gvinea. John Ogilby

John Ogilby - Gvinea. John Ogilby

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

The Idle 'Prentice turn'd away, and sent to Sea [plate 5]

The Idle 'Prentice turn'd away, and sent to Sea [plate 5]

Public domain scan of an art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Panorama from Telegraph Hill, (No. 11.) Vallejo and Broadway Wharves.

Panorama from Telegraph Hill, (No. 11.) Vallejo and Broadway Wharves.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship in the sea, harbor, maritime, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Honolulu Steamer Ajax, Greenwich Street Wharf, San Francisco.

Honolulu Steamer Ajax, Greenwich Street Wharf, San Francisco.

California Stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who a... More

Seal Rocks and Pacific Ocean. Sterescope Cards NYPL Collection.

Seal Rocks and Pacific Ocean. Sterescope Cards NYPL Collection.

California Stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who a... More

[View of a steamboat in Portland Harbor.]

[View of a steamboat in Portland Harbor.]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship in the sea, harbor, maritime, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Atlantic Ocean. Asbury Park NJ. Stereoscope card.

Atlantic Ocean. Asbury Park NJ. Stereoscope card.

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

Moonlight on Lake Erie. New York Sterecope Card.

Moonlight on Lake Erie. New York Sterecope Card.

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

The coming storm, Lake Erie. New York Sterecope Card.

The coming storm, Lake Erie. New York Sterecope Card.

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

East River, N.Y. New York Sterecope Card.

East River, N.Y. New York Sterecope Card.

Public domain scan of print depicting a sailboat or small ship, seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Instantaneous marine view. New York Sterecope Card.

Instantaneous marine view. New York Sterecope Card.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship in New York harbor, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

East River from Brooklyn Bridge, looking east.

East River from Brooklyn Bridge, looking east.

New York stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who ass... More

Fountain at Reservoir, Rochester, N.Y. New York Sterecope Card.

Fountain at Reservoir, Rochester, N.Y. New York Sterecope Card.

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

In and about the Dells of Wisconsin. Inkstand and Sugar Bowl from the Railroad.

In and about the Dells of Wisconsin. Inkstand and Sugar Bowl from the ...

Wisconsin stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who as... More

The Anna.19th century US expeditions surveys.

The Anna.19th century US expeditions surveys.

Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who assembled it over a period of mo... More

Relation of a Journey Begun an Dom 1610: Foure Bookes Coutaining a Description of the Turkish Empire, of Aegypt, of the Holy Land, of the Remote Parts of Italt, and Islands Adjoyning

Relation of a Journey Begun an Dom 1610: Foure Bookes Coutaining a Des...

Public domain photograph related to the history of Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Man-of-War at Spithead - Engraving, Public domain image

Man-of-War at Spithead - Engraving, Public domain image

Public domain photograph of an artwork - seascape, siling ship in the sea, travel, colonies, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bathen-el-Baqarah o il ventre della vacca; Veduta di Chebreis; Veduta di Chebreis doppo il combattimento.

Bathen-el-Baqarah o il ventre della vacca; Veduta di Chebreis; Veduta ...

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

Grand Canal Celebration.  View of the fleet preparing to form in line.

Grand Canal Celebration. View of the fleet preparing to form in line.

Picryl description: Public domain image related to politics, political campaigns, committee, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Floraes gecks-kap of afbeeldinge van't wonderlijcke Jaer van 1637 doen d'eene geck d'ander uytbroeyde, de luy rijck sonder goet, en wijs sonder verstant waeren

Floraes gecks-kap of afbeeldinge van't wonderlijcke Jaer van 1637 doen...

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

La corvette l'Astrolabe. envue de l'île Vanikoro.

La corvette l'Astrolabe. envue de l'île Vanikoro.

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

Porto Rico [San Juan]. - Engraving, Public domain image

Porto Rico [San Juan]. - Engraving, Public domain image

Public domain photograph related to Puerto Rico, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Way of catching fish by boards japanned with white varnish, which the fish mistaking by moonlight for water, leap on and are taken; Way of taking wild ducks by men going into the water with their heads in the shells of large gourds, with holes to see and breath through.

Way of catching fish by boards japanned with white varnish, which the ...

Public domain scan of 17th-18th century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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