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Trinidad from the Gulf of Paria
A view of the landscape and buildings in a town in Trinidad, as seen from the Gulf of Paria. Boats, varying in size, are at sea.
The Imperial West Indian Mail Service
Postcard of one of the steamships from The Imperial Direct West India Mail Service Company, travelling from Bristol to the West Indies. Elder, Dempster and Co. [written at the top of the postcard] was a company contracted to ship bananas from the…
S.S. Aeneas from Sierra Leone to German East Africa
A signed postcard with an image of the S.S Aeneas sailing from Sierra Leone to German East Africa.
Queen Ana Maria (passenger vessel) around Fort Augusta, 1967
Image of the Queen Anna Maria passenger vessel at sea, near Fort Augusta in St. Catherine, Jamaica. The steamship was formerly owned by the Canadian Pacific Steamships under the name "Empress of Britain" before being bought and renamed by Greek Line…
Perspective view of Roseau in the Island of Dominica in the West Indies
View of Roseau in the island of Dominica in the West Indies. Boats, varying in size, are at sea.
[Engraved for Middleton's Complete System of Geography]
[Engraved for Middleton's Complete System of Geography]
St. Thomas (Parti af Byen og Haven)
A bird's eye view of Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, taken from a hill overlooking the harbour.
A south west view of Fort Royal in the island of Guadeloupe [vue du Fort Royal dan I'Isle de la Guadaloupe, du Cote du Sud Est.]
South western side of Fort Royal in Guadeloupe.
To Sir Charles Middleton, Baronet, Comptroller of His Majesty's Navy, This plate of the memorable victory, the French commanded by the Compte De Grasse in the West Indies April 12th 1782 by Sir George Bridges Rodney Commander in Chief (sic) of the British Fleet is most respectfully inscribed by His most obedient humble servant, N. Pocock
17" (18 1/2 with text) x 23"
Note: Lower left margin reads: "The Point of view from the Windward, the Commander in Chief in the Formidable leading the center of vision through the enemy line of Battle."
Note: Lower left margin reads: "The Point of view from the Windward, the Commander in Chief in the Formidable leading the center of vision through the enemy line of Battle."
The situation of His Majesty's ship the Mermaid on the 10th of Octr, 1795 at Requin on the Windward coast of Grenada, run aground in chase of the French Corvette Brutus (afterwards named the Warre, by the Legislature of Grenada) in endeavouring to prevent the landing of troops and ammunition to the aid of a most brutal & ferocious enemy. To the President, Council and Inhabitants composing the Colony of Grenada, this small token of gratitude is very respectfully dedicated by Their most faithful Servant, Henry Warre.
Painted by N. Pocock, engraved by R. Pollard. London, Wm. Faden 1798
15 1/4" (16 1/2" with title) x 25 3/4".
Col. aquatint & line engraving. Coat of arms given in title.
Note in lower margin reads: "Vide Euro Mag for March 1796."
"Printed &…
15 1/4" (16 1/2" with title) x 25 3/4".
Col. aquatint & line engraving. Coat of arms given in title.
Note in lower margin reads: "Vide Euro Mag for March 1796."
"Printed &…
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Garveymeade
Construction taking place on Garveymeade, a new housing scheme in Portmore, St. Catherine.