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).
Woolwich (1785); Sheerness (1787); Severn (1786); Adventure (1784); Gorgon (1785); Chichester (1785); Expedition (1784); Dover (1786). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile for Woolwich (1785), and later used for Sheerness (1787), Severn (1786),
1782
National Maritime Museum
Woolwich (1785); Sheerness (1787); Severn (1786); Adventure (1784); Gorgon (1785); Chichester (1785); Expedition (1784); Dover (1786). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the lower deck for Woolwich (1785), and later used for Sheerness (1787), Severn (1786), Adven
1782
National Maritime Museum
[Plan of Gibraltar]. Single sheet. Col. ms. Contents Note: Keys to numbered batteries. Tracks of attacking Spanish ships. Text note on events.
1782
National Maritime Museum
Badge: Order of St Vladimir, 4th Class (military). Awarded to Vice-Adm David Thomas Norris, CB, CMG. Badge: Gold rimmed red enamel cross with crossed swords between the arms. Just inside the gold rim is a narrow black-enamelled gold-rimmed band. Central
1782
National Maritime Museum
Berwick (1781). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth for Berwick (1781), a purchased merchantman, as taken off and fitted at Deptford Dockyard as a 24?-gun Armed Storeship. The plan incl
14 January 1782
National Maritime Museum
'His Royal Highness Prince William Henry, Serving as Midshipman on board His Majesty's Ship Prince George'. Prince William Henry, third son of King George III, entered the Navy during the War of American Independence and first met young Cap
Published 15 January 1782
National Maritime Museum
Repulse of the French in Frigate Bay, St Kitts, 26 January 1782. (Updated, March 2015) The Battle of Frigate Bay was an action during the War of American Independence (American Revolutionary War). Also known as the Battle of St Kitts, it took place betwee
1783
National Maritime Museum
The Battle of Frigate Bay, 26 January 1782. The Battle of Frigate Bay was an action during the American Revolutionary War. Also known as the battle of St Kitts, it took place between a British fleet under Rear-Admiral Sir Samuel Hood and a larger and more
1784
National Maritime Museum
Elephant (1786). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines, and longitudinal half-breadth for building Elephant (1786), a 74-gun Third Rate, two-decker at Bursledon by Mr George Parsons.
Signed by John Williams [Surveyor of the Navy, 1765-178
1 February 1782
National Maritime Museum
Elephant (1786). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, stern board outline, sheer lines with inboard detail, and longitudinal half-breadth for Elephant (1786), a 74-gun Third Rate, two-decker, as built at Bursledon by Mr George Parsons. The date on t
1 February 1782
National Maritime Museum
The Royal Hunt, or a Prospect of the Year 1782 (caricature). Hand-coloured.
16 Feb 1782
National Maritime Museum
A Perspective view of the River Thames. Copper-plate print entitled 'A Perspective view of the River Thames' and also inscribed; 'Taken from the Kings Arms at Blackwall; Shooters Hill, Woolwich; The East India Dock Yard. From London Magazin
March 1782
National Maritime Museum
'Tortoise' (1782) - ex-'Prussion Eagle' or 'Russian Eagle'. Scale 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with inboard detaill and longitudinal half breadth for Tortoise (1782), a 16-gun Storeship, as fitted at Deptford
14 March 1782
National Maritime Museum
The Battle of the Saints, 12 April 1782. During 1782 the chief aspiration of the French in the West Indies was to capture Jamaica. Before de Grasse could get close however, he was crushed by the British Admiral Rodney’s fleet. The French sailed from
1782
National Maritime Museum
The Battle of the Saints, 12 April 1782. The chief aspiration of the French in the West Indies in 1782, at the end of the War of American Independence, was the capture of Jamaica. Sailing from Fort Royal, Martinique, their fleet under the Comte de Grasse
1782
National Maritime Museum
The Battle of The Saints, 12 April 1782: End of the Action. The Saints are a group of small islets in the West Indies between Guadeloupe and Dominica. They gave their name to the final sea battle of the War of American Independence, 1775-83, which was fou
1782
National Maritime Museum
The Battle of the Saints, 12 April 1782: surrender of the 'Ville de Paris'. The Saints are a group of small islets in the West Indies between Guadeloupe and Dominica. They gave their name to the final sea battle of the War of American Independen
1783
National Maritime Museum
Britania's Assassination or - The Republican's Amusement (caricature). Hand-coloured.
10 May 1782
National Maritime Museum
'Prosperity' (1782) - ex-Mercantle/Fame. Scale 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with inboard detail, and longitudinal half breadth for Prosperity (1782), a 22-gun armed Storeship as fitted at Deptford Dockyard. The plan includes a D
14 May 1782
National Maritime Museum
Count de Grasse delivering his sword to the Gallant Admiral Rodney (caricature). Hand-coloured.
27 May 1782
National Maritime Museum
Rodney Triumphant - or Admiral Lee-Shore in the Dumps (caricature). Political Characters & Caricatures of 1762 No.3. Hand-coloured.
31 May 1782
National Maritime Museum
Rodney introducing de Grasse (caricature). Hand-coloured etching decorated with a caricature entitled 'Rodney introducing de Grasse'.
07/06/1782
National Maritime Museum
Chichester (1785). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the framing profile (disposition) for Chichester (1785), a 44 - gun Fifth Rate two - decker, building at Itchenor by Mr Batson with Crookenden, Taylor & Smith. Signed J[ohn]. Williams (Survayor of the Navy)
10th June 1782
National Maritime Museum
A Log-Book Candidate in full sail to defeat a Wray of honesty (caricature). Hand-coloured.
11 Jun 1782
National Maritime Museum
The British Lion engaging Four Powers. In this print, France, portrayed as a cockerel, is condemned for intervening in the war on the American side in 1778. Spain and Holland, represented by dogs, are also criticized for exploiting the rebellion of the tr
14 June 1782
National Maritime Museum
Battle of Negapatam, 6 July 1782. (Updated, April 2018) A depiction of the third of the five fleet actions fought off Ceylon and the east coast of India, at the end of the War of American Independence, between the French and English East Indies squadrons
1786
National Maritime Museum
Woolwich (1785); Sheerness (1787); Severn (1786); Adventure (1784); Gorgon (1785); Chichester (1785); Expedition (1784); Dover (1786). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the orlop deck with fore & aft platforms for Woolwich (1785), and later used for Sheernes
10 July 1782
National Maritime Museum
Woolwich (1785); Sheerness (1787); Severn (1786); Adventure (1784); Gorgon (1785); Chichester (1785); Expedition (1784); Dover (1786). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the quarterdeck and forecastle deck for Woolwich (1785), and later used for Sheerness (1787),
10 July 1782
National Maritime Museum
Woolwich (1785); Sheerness (1787); Severn (1786); Adventure (1784); Gorgon (1785); Chichester (1785); Expedition (1784); Dover (1786). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the upper deck for Woolwich (1785), and later used for Sheerness (1787), Severn (1786), Adven
10 July 1782
National Maritime Museum
Dover (1786). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines, and longitudinal half-breadth for building Dover (1786), a 44-gun Fifth Rate, two-decker, building at Bursledon by Mr Parsons.
Signed by Edward Hunt [Surveyor of the Navy, 1778-1784].
17 July 1782
National Maritime Museum
Dover (1786). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the framing profile (disposition) for building Dover (1786), a 44-gun Fifth Rate, two-decker, building at Bursledon by Mr Parsons.
Signed by Edward Hunt [Surveyor of the Navy, 1778-1784].
17 July 1782
National Maritime Museum
Count De Grasse. London Magazine Augt 1782. Technique includes etching.
Aug 1782
National Maritime Museum
The Habeas Corpus, or The Wild Geese flying away with Fox to America (caricature). Technique includes engraving.; Hand-coloured.; Plate No.9.
27 Aug 1782
National Maritime Museum
Royal George sunk at Spithead, 29th August 1782. Signed by artist and dated.
1800
National Maritime Museum
Sinking of H.M.S. Royal George at Spithead at 9 o'clock A.M. Augt 29th 1782 from an original Drawing in the possession of Henry Slight Esqr by whom this Print is Published 1839. Print
1839
National Maritime Museum
Spithead, with the exact situation and appearance of the Royal George wrecked - with above 600 people on board - 29 August 1782. Others in series are PAF4927-PAF4959, PAF4961-PAF4963.; Page 21. Fourth image.; Text in English with image.
1891
National Maritime Museum
Count de Grasse. Drawn from the life by Mr Miller on the 8th & 9th of Augt at the Royal Hotel. Print
1 Sep 1782
National Maritime Museum
Destruction of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar, 14 September 1782. A scene during the Spanish assault on the British stronghold of Gibraltar. During the spring of 1782, with 'the Rock' under close siege, Spain had been adapting ten old warsh
1782
National Maritime Museum
42ft Gunboat (1782). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the midship section, body plan, inboard profile, and deck plan for a 20-oared, 42ft Gunboat with a stern-mounted gun, for the defence of Gibraltar in 1782.
9 October 1782
National Maritime Museum
The American Rattlesnake presenting Monsieur his Ally a Dish of Frogs (caricature). Technique includes engraving.; Hand-coloured.; Plate No.10.; Text in English below image.
8 Nov 1782
National Maritime Museum
Labour in vain or let them tug & be Da-nd (caricature). Hand-coloured.; Text in English below image.
27 Nov 1782
National Maritime Museum
'Serapis' (1782). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the gun deck (lower deck) for 'Serapis' (1782), a 44-gun Fifth Rate, two-decker.
Initialled by Edward Hunt [Surveyor of the Navy, 1778-1784].
10 December 1782
National Maritime Museum
'Serapis' (1782). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the orlop deck of the 'Serapis' (1782), a 44-gun Fifth Rate, two-decker.
Initialled by Edward Hunt [Surveyor of the Navy, 1778-1784].
10 December 1782
National Maritime Museum
'Serapis' (1782). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the quarterdeck and forecastle for 'Serapis' (1782), a 44-gun Fifth Rate, two-decker.
Initialled by Edward Hunt [Surveyor of the Navy, 1778-1784].
10 December 1782
National Maritime Museum
'Serapis' (1782). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the upper deck for 'Serapis' (1782), a 44-gun Fifth Rate, two-decker.
Initialled by Edward Hunt [Surveyor of the Navy, 1778-1784].
10 December 1782
National Maritime Museum
Squirrel (1785). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the body plan, sheer lines, the longitudinal half breadth as proposed (and approved) for building the Squirrel (1785), a 24-gun, Sixth Rate at Liverpool by Mr John Barton. Signed Edward Hunt (Surveyor of the Navy)
11th December 1782
National Maritime Museum
HMS 'Mediator' engaging French and American vessels, 11-12 December 1782. On the night of 11–12 December 1782, the British ship ‘Mediator’, commanded by Captain the Honourable James Luttrell, was waiting off Ferrol to intercept
1783
National Maritime Museum