Breakwater Collection

The harbour at Wick, Scotland
The harbour at Wick, north Scotland. c. 1930s

Polzeath Bay, Cornwall
19th century vintage photograph: Polzeath Bay, Cornwall. Polzeath; Cornish: Polsegh, is a small seaside resort village in the civil parish of St Minver in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Scotland. Tobermory, Isle of Mull

Aerial view of Tangier, Morocco, from a Zeppelin, 1930 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932, Dresden, 1933

Italy, Venice. Gondolas on the waterfront with San Giorgio Maggiore Church in the background

Portscatho harbour, Gerrans, Cornwall. 1901
Portscatho harbour and residents, looking outwards towards the sea. In this photograph, the harbours breakwater is visible. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Railway, Kanagawa, near Yokohama, Japan
19th century vintage photograph: railway track at Kanagawa, near Yokohama, Japan

Southford, Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Vintage 19th century photograph: Southford, Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, beach with the tide out, image c.1880 s

Brixham, Torbay, Devon, 1825. Artist: William Daniell
Brixham, Torbay, Devon, 1825. From A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814 and 1825 by William Daniell

Row of Houses illuminated at sunset with Roker Pier Lighthouse in the distance, Sunderland, England
Row of illuminated houses at Roker Beach in Sunderland with a silhouette of the Roker Lighthouse in the distance at the end of the pier

old fishing boat in the port of Trani. Europe, Italy, Puglia, Trani, Trani district

An engraving depicting Plymouth Harbour viewed from Mount Edgcumbe and showing John Rennie's breakwater
5310709 An engraving depicting Plymouth Harbour viewed from Mount Edgcumbe and showing John Rennie's breakwater. Its purpose was to make the strategically vital harbour at Plymouth into a safe

Engraving depicting James Bremner's breakwater ashore at Dundrum Bay
5309372 Engraving depicting James Bremner's breakwater ashore at Dundrum Bay; (add.info.: Engraving depicting James Bremner's breakwater ashore at Dundrum Bay)

Laying the foundation-stone of Brean Down Breakwater, Weston-Super-Mare, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of Brean Down Breakwater, Weston-Super-Mare, 1864. View of...the moment when the stone was lowered from the little steam-boat the Wye

RF - The Cobb, breakwater, Lyne Regis, Dorset, UK. January 2016

Lahaina harbour and town, Maui, Hawaii, USA
An aerial view of Lahaina harbor and town including the Pioneer Inn, Maui, Hawaii, USA

River landscape with palisades, 1805-1862. Creator: Joannes Dijkhoff
River landscape with palisades, 1805-1862

The Naval Review: the Queen's Yacht leaving Portsmouth Harbour, 1856. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
The Naval Review: the Queen's Yacht leaving Portsmouth Harbour, 1856. Queen Victoria attends a display by the Royal Navy off the Hampshire coast

Ostend, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Ostend, 1850. Ostend at the best is not remarkably lively; those tall massive houses with peaked gables, narrow windows diminishing in lugubrious perspective, for all their gaudy whitewash

NEW YORK CITY Panoramic Nightly Impressions
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NEW YORK CITY Nightly Impressions
Melanie Viola

Vintage Ocean View
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NEW YORK CITY Monochrome Night Impressions - Panoramic
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Manhattan Monochrome Skyline after Sunset
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NEW YORK CITY Monochrome Nightscape | Panoramic
Melanie Viola

MANHATTAN SKYLINE Evening Atmosphere in New York City - Monochrome
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NEW YORK CITY Monochrome Night Impressions
Melanie Viola

NEW YORK CITY Skyline Monochrome
Melanie Viola

Skyline of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

Playa Los Muertos beach, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

The colorful waterfront shops of Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland

Archirondel & St Catherines Bay, Jersey, June 1925
A GWR publicity view of Archirondel & St Catherines Bay on the eastern coast of Jersey in the Channel Islands, June 1925. In the foreground is the beach at Archirondel

Low tide reflections at Leigh on Sea, Essex, England

Waterfront in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Ferris Wheel and Eastbourne Pier, elevated view, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Eastbourne Pier at dawn, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

View towards Ferris Wheel and Eastbourne Pier at sunrise, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

View towards the Beachy Head Cliffs, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

View towards Ferris Wheel and Martello Tower, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Cuckmere Haven Beach and Seven Sisters Cliffs, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Stormy weather DP277417
The Cobb, Cobb, Lyme Regis, Dorset. General view showing the end of the Cobb being battered by waves during Storm Franklin, in February 2022. View from west

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WEYMOUTH, WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND, DORSET. Looking down at a man fishing from the quayside at Weymouth Harbour. This photograph was taken during a Laing staff outing to Weymouth

Lighthouse DP248872
Dovercourt Lighthouses and Causeway, Marine Parade, Harwich, Tendring, Essex. General view of the outer lighthouse from the north, with a groyne and groyne marker in the foreground

Lighthouse DP248875
Dovercourt Lighthouses and Causeway, Marine Parade, Harwich, Tendring, Essex. General view looking south towards the outer lighthouse at twilight, with a groyne in the foreground

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The breakwaters at the entrance to Whitby Harbour, North Yorkshire, 2016. NZ8911

Boats are covered with a thick layer of ice at Lake Constance in the port of Romanshorn, Switzerland, February 28, 2018. REUTERS/Steffen Schmidt

A man walks his dogs before Hurricane Florence comes ashore on Carolina Beach, North Carolina, U.S. September 13, 2018. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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"Captivating Breakwaters: From Wick to Venice, a Journey of Coastal Charm" The harbour at Wick, Scotland: A picturesque scene where the breakwater stands tall, protecting the boats from the crashing waves. Scotland. Tobermory, Isle of Mull: Nestled in this quaint Scottish town, a sturdy breakwater offers solace to fishing vessels and adds charm to the vibrant waterfront. Aerial view of Tangier, Morocco, from a Zeppelin (1933): Witnessing history unfold as we gaze upon an impressive breakwater shielding Tangier's shores against the mighty Atlantic Ocean. Polzeath Bay, Cornwall: As surfers ride exhilarating waves nearby, a rugged breakwater provides stability and creates a serene backdrop for beachgoers. Row of Houses illuminated at sunset with Roker Pier Lighthouse in the distance, Sunderland, England: Bathed in golden hues, this enchanting scene showcases how a they are enhance coastal landscapes while safeguarding communities. Railway Kanagawa near Yokohama Japan: Amidst bustling city life lies an elegant Japanese breakwater silently guarding against turbulent tides - blending tradition with modernity seamlessly. Southford Benbecula Outer Hebrides Scotland: In this remote corner of Scotland's Outer Hebrides archipelago lies Southford; its resilient breakwaters symbolize strength amidst wild Atlantic storms. Italy Venice - Gondolas on the waterfront with San Giorgio Maggiore Church in view: Venetian gondoliers skillfully navigate around ancient stone barriers that protect Venice's iconic waterways and add allure to their timeless cityscape. Brixham Torbay Devon 1825 by William Daniell: Transport yourself back in time through this captivating artwork depicting Brixham's historic harbor protected by an age-old stone breakwater – preserving maritime heritage for generations. Between wind and wave (Ahrenshoop).