This site is an expanded and significantly upgraded version of the Flickr Commons based tool I created several years ago. As well as a major design/UX overhaul, it now includes data from further providers (see full list below). I'd welcome further suggestions as the harvesting tool and database are easily extendable.
For information, questions and bug reports please contact James Morley @jamesinealing | james@jamesmorley.net
Current totals by data source
Current totals by date accuracy
Breakdown of institutional data retrieved through Europeana
Het Nationaal Glasmuseum - 22336 items; Sjöhistoriska museet - 11809 items; Bohusläns museum - 7936 items; Vänersborgs museum - 7561 items; Kulturarv Västernorrland - 4090 items; Rijksmuseum - 3241 items; Tekniska museet - 2444 items; Armémuseum, Stockholm, Sweden - 2317 items; Karlsborgs fästningsmuseum - 2007 items; Miliseum - 1287 items; Örebro läns museum - 1254 items; Flygvapenmuseum - 1058 items; ModeMuseum Provincie Antwerpen - 1042 items; Marinmuseum - 735 items; Skansen - 629 items; Österreichische Nationalbibliothek - Austrian National Library - 579 items; Riksantikvarieämbetet - 381 items; Stiftelsen Nordiska museet - 288 items; Historisch Museum Ede - 254 items; Stedelijk Museum Zutphen - 221 items; Ajuntament de Girona - 106 items; CODA Museum - 103 items; INP - National Heritage Institute, Bucharest - 103 items; Upplandsmuseet - 102 items; The Archaeological Heritage Agency of Iceland - 95 items; Aaltense Musea - 58 items; Stadsmuseum Harderwijk - 56 items; Sundsvalls museum - 50 items; National library of Montenegro "Đurđe Crnojević" - 44 items; Länsmuseet Gävleborg - 37 items; Nederlands Openluchtmuseum - 31 items; Vasamuseet - 28 items; Images of Old Cluj - 27 items; Nederlands Tegelmuseum - 20 items; Postmuseum - 18 items; Δήμος Τρίπολης - 11 items; Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem - 9 items; Cluj County Library - 9 items; Slovak National Library - 8 items; Csorba Győző Könyvtár - Pécs - 7 items; Stadskasteel Zaltbommel - 7 items; Stichting Liemers Museum - 6 items; Lietuvos dailės muziejus - 4 items; Žemaičių muziejus „Alka“ / Samogitian Museum "Alka" - 3 items; Deventer Musea - 3 items; NOC*NSF - 3 items; Nationalmuseum, Sweden - 2 items; Wikimedia Commons Community - 2 items; Lietuvos švietimo istorijos muziejus / Museum of Lithuanian Education History - 2 items; Rippl-Rónai Megyei Hatókörű Városi Múzeum - Kaposvár - 2 items; Museum Elburg - 1 items; National Library of Bulgaria - 1 items; Horniman Museum and Gardens - 1 items; jNederlands Openluchtmuseum - 1 items; Lietuvos dailės muziejus / Lithuanian Art Museum - 1 items; Kauno IX forto muziejus / Kaunas 9th Fort Museum - 1 items; A. Baranausko ir A. Vienuolio-Žukausko memorialinis muziejus / Antanas Baranauskas and Antanas Vienuolis-Žukauskas Memorial Museum - 1 items; Slot Loevestein - 1 items; Museon - 1 items
Breakdown of institutional data retrieved through Flickr Commons
The U.S. National Archives - 1730 items; The Library of Congress - 1093 items; SMU Libraries Digital Collections - 1038 items; State Library and Archives of Florida - 912 items; State Library of Queensland, Australia - 891 items; Cornell University Library - 840 items; bibliothequedetoulouse - 821 items; Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons - 567 items; Swedish National Heritage Board - 559 items; National Library of Ireland on The Commons - 494 items; State Library of New South Wales collection - 402 items; Vestfoldmuseene | Vestfold Museums - 385 items; MissouriStateArchives - 371 items; National Library of Australia Commons - 295 items; NASA on The Commons - 262 items; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums - 249 items; National Library of Norway - 229 items; Royal Australian Historical Society - 216 items; Deseronto Archives - 183 items; Provincial Archives of Alberta - 177 items; Powerhouse Museum Collection - 170 items; UW Digital Collections - 123 items; National Library NZ on The Commons - 123 items; UA Archives | Upper Arlington History - 114 items; National Library of Scotland - 105 items; Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest - 89 items; Australian War Memorial collection - 88 items; Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office Commons - 78 items; National Archives of Estonia - 67 items; Museum of Photographic Arts Collections - 64 items; Stockholm Transport Museum Commons - 61 items; Liberas / Liberaal Archief - 59 items; National Museum of Denmark - 55 items; Costică Acsinte Archive - 49 items; The Gallen-Kallela Museum - 46 items; Archives of the Finnish Broadcasting Company Yle - 46 items; Museum of Hartlepool - 45 items; George Eastman Museum - 33 items; San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives - 32 items; The National Archives UK - 31 items; tyrrellhistoricallibrary - 29 items; Preus museum - 27 items; Fylkesarkivet i Sogn og Fjordane - 21 items; OSU Special Collections & Archives : Commons - 21 items; The Finnish Museum of Photography - 20 items; National Science and Media Museum - 17 items; Schlesinger Library, RIAS, Harvard University - 9 items; Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol - 7 items; Smithsonian Institution - 4 items; Getty Research Institute - 4 items; Svenska litteratursällskapet i Finland - 4 items; The British Library - 2 items; Camden Public Library (Maine) - 2 items; Center for Jewish History, NYC - 1 items; Kalamazoo Public Library - 1 items; Aalto University Library and Archive Commons - 1 items;
The data has been harvested from providers using some custom php scripts to query respective APIs based on dates. Data is harmonised and stored in a local mySql database.
Additional jQuery plugins are used to enhance the display, including Masonry and Bootstrap Image Gallery (based on blueimp).
The website code and generated data is openly licensed so please feel free to copy, modify, distribute as you please (subject to any restrictions as imposed by the content and toolset providers).
H.M.S. Prince First Rate 110 Guns (with the Stern Balconies, as built before the close sterns were introduced) in Portsmouth Harbour Jury rigged. Print
Jul 1828
National Maritime Museum
Beach capstans, an open boat and a block, Brighton July (1829). Mounted with PAE5444, PAE5446-PAE5447.
Jul 1829
National Maritime Museum
Two views of a beach capstan, dismantled. Brighton, July 30 1829. Mounted with PAE5444-PAE5445, PAE5447.
30 Jul 1829
National Maritime Museum
A pair of warping capstan drums on the pier at Newhaven, July 31 1829. Mounted with PAE5448.
31 Jul 1829
National Maritime Museum
Commander (uniform). Hand-coloured.; Plate 17. Depicts clothing, outerwear: uniform, commander's [Royal navy]
Jul 1830
National Maritime Museum
Commodore (uniform). Hand-coloured.; Plate 18. Depicts clothing, outerwear: uniform, commodore's [Royal navy]
Jul 1830
National Maritime Museum
To Admiral Sir Richard Goodwin Keats G.C.B. Governor. This View of the Royal Hospital, For seamen, at Greenwich, is...dedicated.... Hand-coloured. For the original drawing and notes see PAH9662. The long title and inscription and above appear below the im
July 1830
National Maritime Museum
The Man Wot will Steer his own vessel (caricature). Hand-coloured.
9 Jul 1830
National Maritime Museum
Harrier (1831). Scale: 1:24. Plan showing a part stern elevation and plan illustrating the fitting of an iron tiller to the Harrier (1831), an 18-gun Sloop/Corvette.
10 July 1830
National Maritime Museum
A panoramic view of Portsmouth harbour from Gosport. 1 July 1831. Mounted with PAE5464.
1 Jul 1831
National Maritime Museum
Capture of the Spanish Slave Brig Midas by H.M. Schooner Monkey on the Great Bahama Bank June 27th 1829. Print
1 Jul 1831
National Maritime Museum
The Battle of the Nile. Presented to Greenwich Hospital by the Directors of the British Institution. An early steel-plate from Arnald's oil (BHC0509) of Nelson's victory at the Nile, showing the French 'L'Orient' exploding, with &
1 July 1831
National Maritime Museum
The Gem schooner yacht, Portsmouth, July 2 1831. Mounted with PAE5474-PAE5475.
Jul 1831
National Maritime Museum
Fisherman's Huts at Luccumb Chine I of W. July 3 1831. Mounted with PAE5454.
1831
National Maritime Museum
The York Convict Hulk in Portsmouth Harbour with another hulk beyond. This drawing is inscribed by the artist 'The York Convict Hulk and lazaretto, Portsmouth Harbour, July 4 1831'. The further inscription on the mount stating it is from the col
4 July 1831
National Maritime Museum
Part of panoramic series of views of Portsmouth harbour with nos. 528, 529, 531. As seen from the Still public house, 5 July 1831. Mounted with PAE5472.
5 Jul 1831
National Maritime Museum
Part of panoramic series of views of Portsmouth harbour with nos. 528, 530, 531. As seen from the Still public house, 5 July 1831. original art: drawing
5 Jul 1831
National Maritime Museum
Part of panoramic series of views of Portsmouth harbour with the Gem schooner yacht under sail, with nos. 528, 529, 530. As seen from the Still public house, 5 July 1831. Mounted with PAE5471.
5 Jul 1831
National Maritime Museum
The r.h. drawing of a panoramic series of views of Portsmouth harbour with nos. 529, 530, 531. As seen from the Still public house, 5 July 1831. Mounted with PAE5468.
5 Jul 1831
National Maritime Museum
Ryde, Isle of Wight West of the Pier. Technique includes etching.
14 Jul 1831
National Maritime Museum
The Honourable East India Company's Ship Inglis... leaving St Helena, in July 1830 In Company with H.M. Frigate Ariadne and the H.C.Ships Windsor, Waterloo, Scaleby Castle, General Kidd, Farquharson & Lower Castle. Hand-coloured. The 'Ar
Jul 1832
National Maritime Museum
Racer (1833). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with midship framing and a sketch of the figurehead, and the longitudinal half-breadth for Racer (1833), a 16-gun Brig to be built at Portsmouth Dockyard. The bow port was to be fitted w
10 July 1832
National Maritime Museum
Wanderer (1835); Wolverine (1836). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan with half-stern board, sheer lines with midship framing and figurehead (sketch), and longitudinal half-breadth for Wanderer (1835) and Wolverine (1836), both 16-gun Second Class B
10 July 1832
National Maritime Museum
Horatio, Viscount Nelson, OB.1805 from the original of Hoppner, in His Majesty's Collection. Technique includes etching and stipple engraving.
1 Jul 1833
National Maritime Museum
Hay barge and men of war on the Medway, 1833. In 1833 Cooke went on a sketching tour in the River Medway with James Stark, a family friend and a member of the Norwich School, who gave him instruction in oil painting. In 1835 Cooke exhibited his first oil
5 July 1833
National Maritime Museum
25 ft Yawl. Scale: 24. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines, and longitudinal half-breadth for a 25 ft Yawl. Signed William Symonds [Surveyor of the Navy, 1832-1848].
Dated: 12 July 1833
National Maritime Museum
Serpent (1832). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing a section and plan illustrating the storage of tanks and casks of water and provisions in the main hold of Serpent (1832), a 16-gun Brig. This is a contemporary copy of ZAZ4441 drawn by R. A Newman, the master o
12 July 1833
National Maritime Museum
Serpent (1832). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the stowage of ballast in the hold of Serpent (1832), a 16-gun Brig. This is a contemporary copy of ZAZ4440 drawn by R. A Newman, the master of HMS Serpent.
Signed by Joseph Seaton [Master Shipwright, Sheerness
12 July 1833
National Maritime Museum
His Majesty's Ship the Vestal frigate, commanded by Captain William Jones. Having their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Kent and the Princess Victoria on board, ... with the Emerald, Sylvia, Waterwitch, Louise, Nautilus and several other yachts in co
Dec 1833
National Maritime Museum
Topographical drawing of Cabrito Island, St Thomas. Bound with PAF0181-PAF0217, PAF0219-PAF0221.; Page 76.
Jul 1835
National Maritime Museum
Bed places for officers and other cabins (circa 1835). Scale: 1:12. Plan showing elevation and plan of the method for fitting bed spaces in officers and others cabins to replace canvas bed-bottoms. Faint pencil annotation states this was not sent. See
11 July 1835
National Maritime Museum
Bed places for officers and other cabins (circa 1835). Scale: 1:12. Plan showing elevation and plan of the method for fitting bed spaces in officers and others cabins to replace canvas bed-bottoms. Faint pencil annotation states this was not sent. See
11 July 1835
National Maritime Museum
Bed places for officers and other cabins (circa 1835). Scale: 1:12. Plan showing elevation and plan of the method for fitting bed spaces in officers and others cabins to replace canvas bed-bottoms. Faint pencil annotation states this was not sent. See
11 July 1835
National Maritime Museum
Bed places for officers and other cabins (circa 1835). Scale: 1:12. Plan showing elevation and plan of the method for fitting bed spaces in officers and others cabins to replace canvas bed-bottoms. Pencil annotation states this was not sent. See annota
11 July 1835
National Maritime Museum
'Saint George' (1840). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the sternboard outline with decoration detail, stern quarter decoration, and a faint outline of the circular stern half-breadth proposed (and approved) for 'Saint George' (1840), a 120-g
18 July 1835
National Maritime Museum
A rough sketch of H.M. Ship the Russel 74 laying near Sheerness and put in commission by Capt Wm Henry Dillon on the 18th of July 1835. Medium includes watercolour.
1835
National Maritime Museum
'Royal Adelaide' (1828). Scale: 1:96. Plan showing the sail and spar plan for Royal Adelaide (1828), a 100/110-gun, First Rate, three-decker.
29 July 1835
National Maritime Museum
'Buffalo' (1813). Scale: 1:96. A plan showing the poop and forecastle decks, upper deck, lower deck, and orlop deck with sections of bed spaces and dispensaries for 'Buffalo' (1813), a purchased East Indiaman, as fitted for an emigran
28 July 1836
National Maritime Museum
No XVIII July 5th... a saw 34 feet long was worked right astern of the ship.... Bound with PAF0252-PAF0271, PAF0273-PAF0285.
1837
National Maritime Museum
No XIX July 11th... the ice gave way... and the ship settled down to within 2 feet of her proper draught of water.... Bound with PAF0252-PAF0272, PAF0274-PAF0285.; Medium includes graphite.; Heightened with white.
1837
National Maritime Museum
Spartan (1841), Creole (1845), Amethyst (1844), Niobe (1849). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the body plan with half stern board and frame outline, sheer lines with midship framing, and longitudinal half breadth for Spartan (1841) and Creole (1845), and later w
12th July 1837
National Maritime Museum
Spartan (1841), Creole (1845), Amethyst (1844), Niobe (1849). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the midship section for Spartan (1841) and Creole (1845), and later for Amethyst (1844) and Niobe (1849), all 28-gun Sixth Rate ships. Spartan (1841) was was later del
12th July 1837
National Maritime Museum
Tank Vessel No. 1 (1837). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the inboard profile, upper deck, and platforms and flats, for Tank Vessel No. 1 (1837), a two-masted Water Carrier built for service in Malta.
Signed by William Stone [Master Shipwright, Chatham Do
26 July 1837
National Maritime Museum
Andernach, Rhine, with a barge under square sail and topsail. Mounted with PAE6223-PAE6224.
Jul 1838
National Maritime Museum
Castles of Sternberg and Liebenstein on the Rhine, with a steam vessel. Mounted with PAE6220, PAE6222.
Jul 1838
National Maritime Museum
H.M. Ship Pique 36 Guns Sailing out of Portsmouth Harbour to Spithead, Septr 10th 1837. Print
12 Jul 1838
National Maritime Museum
H.M. Ship Pique 36 Guns Sailing out of Portsmouth Harbour to Spithead, Septr 10th 1837. Print
12 Jul 1838
National Maritime Museum
Castles of Gutenfels and Pfalz on the Rhine. Mounted with PAE6220-PAE6221.
17 Jul 1838
National Maritime Museum
Mainz from a timber raft on the river, a view continuing with 898 to the right. Mounted with PAE6208, PAE6210-PAE6211.
18 Jul 1838
National Maritime Museum
Mainz from the river, a view continuing 897 to the left. Mounted with PAE6208-PAE6209, PAE6211.
18 Jul 1838
National Maritime Museum
HB Sketches No.550. Jonah thrown overboard to appease the storm (caricature). Print
21 Jul 1838
National Maritime Museum
Nelson Memorial. The 2d Design submitted to the Committee by R.G. Wetten Archt.... Print.
Jul 1839
National Maritime Museum
HB Sketches No.601. A Ship in Distress. Crew throwing the cargo over board (caricature). Print
5 Jul 1839
National Maritime Museum
Arrow (1823). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan with stern board outline, midship section, sheer lines with inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth for Arrow (1823), a 10-gun single-masted Cutter, as designed and built by Captain Hayes. Sign
18 July 1839
National Maritime Museum
Passed Midshipman US Navy. ' Full Dress: U.S. Military Magazine - Army & Navy, Vol. 1st pl4'. Hand-coloured.
1 Jul 1840
National Maritime Museum
Albion (1842). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the half-stern frame, half-bow frame, framing elevation (disposition) for 'Albion' (1842), a 90 gun, Second Rate, two-decker.
1 July 1841
National Maritime Museum
Her Majesty's Visit to the Launch of the Trafalgar, 120 Guns, 21st June 1841. Hand-coloured.
1 Jul 1841
National Maritime Museum
Ryde Pier and Sands - Isle of Wight. Vignette.; Technique includes etching.
1 Jul 1841
National Maritime Museum
Black Gang Chine - Isle of Wight. Plate 208. Vignette.; Technique includes etching.
6 Jul 1841
National Maritime Museum
The Capture of the slaver Gabriel by HMS Acorn, 6 July 1841. The ‘Acorn’ brig was one of the British West Africa Squadron, established in 1808 in order to enforce the suppression of the Atlantic slave trade, following the British Act of Abolit
1841
National Maritime Museum
'Coronation' (1831). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the body plan with half stern board outline, sheer lines with some inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth for 'Coronation' (1831), a fifty-seven foot tank vessel, as taken off in
8 July 1841
National Maritime Museum
'Coronation' (1831). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the deck and tanks of the 'Coronation' (1831), a fifty-seven foot tank vessel, as taken off in July 1841.
Signed: T. F. Hawkes [Master Shipwright, Plymouth Dockyard, 1837-1843].
8 July 1841
National Maritime Museum
The Hindostan... Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company... Ship Hindostan... departing from Southampton on the 24th Sept 1842, to open the comprehensive plan of Steam Communication with British India.... Hand-coloured.
1 Jul 1843
National Maritime Museum
This Plate of the Destruction of the John O'Gaunt...by Captain Warner's Invisible Shell, off Brighton, on Saturday, July 20th 1844. Text in English below image.
Aug 1844
National Maritime Museum
Captain Warner's Experiment. Hand-coloured.; Text in English below image.
27 Jul 1844
National Maritime Museum
Captain Warner's Experiment. Text in English below image.; Stored in mount with PAF4181.
27 Jul 1844
National Maritime Museum
Cambria (fl.1845). Scale: 1:12. Plan showing the elevation, plan, and section of the method of steering for the North American Steam Packet Cambria (fl.1845).
An accompanying letter dated 8 July 1845 from Mr. G. Barnes relates to the steering method, an
July 1845
National Maritime Museum
Folded paper cover sheet to AGC/C/5/1, with the signature of Captain Crozier.. Folded paper cover sheet to AGC/C/5/1, with the signature of Captain Crozier in 2 places.
1845-07-04
National Maritime Museum
Letter from Captain Crozier (HMS TERROR) to midshipman John Henderson.. Whale Fish Island
July 4th 1845
My dear Jack,
I do sincerely hope this will find [you] recovered from the effects of your most unfortunate accident often indeed have I thought of i
1845-07-04
National Maritime Museum
Letter: envelope to letter from Captain Crozier to midshipman John Henderson.. Small envelope accompanying letter from Captain Crozier to midshipman John Henderson (see AGC/C/5/1). On the front is Henderson's address in Pimlico and the reverse is sta
1845-07-04
National Maritime Museum
Trafalgar (1841). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the gun deck (lower deck) for Trafalgar (1841), a 120-gun First Rate, three-decker, as fitted at Sheerness Dockyard after launch at Woolwich Dockyard. The plan illustrates the mess table layout and some deck det
12 July 1845
National Maritime Museum
Trafalgar (1841). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the hold and orlop deck with fore and aft platforms for Trafalgar (1841), a 120-gun First Rate, three-decker, as fitted at Sheerness Dockyard after launch at Woolwich Dockyard. The plan illustrates the storeroom
12 July 1845
National Maritime Museum
Trafalgar (1841). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile for Trafalgar (1841), a 120-gun First Rate, three-decker, as fitted at Sheerness Dockyard after launch at Woolwich Dockyard. The plan illustrates the round bow, circular stern, and internal b
12 July 1845
National Maritime Museum
Trafalgar (1841). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the middle deck for Trafalgar (1841), a 120-gun First Rate, three-decker, as fitted at Sheerness Dockyard after launch at Woolwich Dockyard. The plan illustrates the cabin arrangements and some of the mess table
12 July 1845
National Maritime Museum
Trafalgar (1841). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the quarterdeck and forecastle for Trafalgar (1841), a 120-gun First Rate, three-decker, as fitted at Sheerness Dockyard after launch at Woolwich Dockyard. The plan illustrates the cabin arrangements and some de
12 July 1845
National Maritime Museum
Trafalgar (1841). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the roundhouse for Trafalgar (1841), a 120-gun First Rate, three-decker, as fitted at Sheerness Dockyard after launch at Woolwich Dockyard. The plan illustrates the rigging of two iron davits over the stern.
Si
12 July 1845
National Maritime Museum
Trafalgar (1841). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck for Trafalgar (1841), a 120-gun First Rate, three-decker, as fitted at Sheerness Dockyard after launch at Woolwich Dockyard. The plan illustrates bulkhead arrangements and some deck fittings.
Sig
12 July 1845
National Maritime Museum
Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, in the Royal Yacht proceeding to Spithead, July 15th 1845, at the departure of the Experimental Squadron. Hand-coloured.; Plate no.1 from 'The Experimental Squadron : a series of drawings on stone by L. Haghe
1846
National Maritime Museum
The Experimental Squadron departure from Spithead, July 15th 1845. Hand-coloured.; Plate no.3 from 'The Experimental Squadron : a series of drawings on stone by L. Haghe, from paintings by J.M. Gilbert illustrative of H.M. visit to Spithead, July 15,
1846
National Maritime Museum
The Experimental Squadron getting under-weigh at Spithead, July 15th 1845. Hand-coloured.; Plate no.2 from 'The Experimental Squadron : a series of drawings on stone by L. Haghe, from paintings by J.M. Gilbert illustrative of H.M. visit to Spithead,
1846
National Maritime Museum
A boom with reefing pendants, sheet and lift blocks and other rigging details. Mounted with PAE5925.
Jul 1847
National Maritime Museum
The Chinese Junk Keying As she appeared in New York harbour, July 13th 1847. Hand-coloured.
1847
National Maritime Museum
60ft Schooner (1847). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the body plan with half stern board outline, midship section, sheer lines with inboard detail, longitudinal half-breadth with pencil deck annotations, for a 60ft Schooner built at Bombay for the South Aus
21 July 1847
National Maritime Museum
60ft Schooner (1847). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the body plan with half stern board outline, midship section, sheer lines with inboard detail, longitudinal half-breadth for a 60ft Schooner, built at Bombay for the South Australian Government.
Signed
28 July 1847
National Maritime Museum