navigation

Capt. Avery and his crew taking one of the Great Mogul's ships

Capt. Avery standing, holding sword; battle between 2 ships in background. Engraving by W. Pritchard after William Telt. Illus. in: Charles Johnson, History of Most Famous Highway Men, 1734. Reference copy may ... More

A plan of the harbour and town of Louisbourg in the Island of Cape Bre...

Relief shown by hachures. Oriented with north to the upper right. Appears in An authentic account of the reduction of Louisbourg, in June and July 1758. London : W. Owen, 1758. LC Maps and charts of North Ameri... More

The attack of the Mexicans from the chapperal, on the first division o...

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Sarony & Major.

A map of the Hawaiian Islands. - Public domain old map

Available also through the Library of Congress web site as a raster image. Includes view of Lahainaluna. LC copy is only two panels of a larger map.

The little magician's sleight of hand performance. An absquabulating s...

Again the theme of corruption in the Van Buren administration, here centering on the President's "Sub-Treasury" or independent treasury program, passed by Congress in July 1840. A large frigate "United States,... More

[Lifeboat moving with oars] / Constantinople, Abdullah Frères.

At Şile. Title translated from album caption. Captioned in Ottoman Turkish and English. No. 39. No. 641. In album: Ships and naval personnel, Istanbul and Black Sea lifesaving stations, Ottoman Empire. Forms pa... More

Ongiara, Niagara Navigation Co.

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

Hermione - Public domain image of steamship

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

[Boat races]: Group of five yachts

Photoprint copyrighted by C.E. Bolles. No. 662. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Races; Yachts.

D. & C. [Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co.] steamer at dock, Cheboyga...

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The Chippewa, Niagara Navigation Co.

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[Departing steamers, Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co. dock, Clevela...

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Navy's Chief of Bureau of Navigation. Washington, D.C., June 15. Rear ...

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Half Moon re-entered Hudson River after an absence of 300 years

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

Kaukauna Lock & Dam, Lock Shelter at Lock 4, On Northern Embankment, n...

Significance: The lock shelter provides shelter for the lockkeeper while on active duty. In addition, the lock shelter provides office space and first aid facilities for office personnel. As such the lock shelt... More

New Chief of Bureau of Navigation sworn in. Washington, D.C., June 15....

Three men in suits are shaking hands in front of a painting. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

This interesting combination of gauge house and navigation lightpole w...

Public domain photograph of 1930s America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Anacapa Island Light Station, House, East Anacapa Island, Ventura, Ven...

Survey number: HABS CA-2335-A Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Captain" Mary Converse, instructing V-7 (candidates for United States...

Public domain photograph of the United States in the 1930s, portraits, people, events, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Captain" Mary Converse, instructing V-7 (candidates for United States...

Public domain photograph of the United States in the 1930s, portraits, people, events, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

DePere Lock & Dam, Garage, Approximately 35 feet Southeast of Lock She...

Significance: The garage served as part of the lockkeeper's residential complex. Survey number: HAER WI-86-C Building/structure dates: 1976 Initial Construction

Little Kaukauna Lock & Dam, Storage Building, Approximately 100 feet s...

Significance: The storage shed functions as part of the daily operation of the Little Kaukauna Lock and Dam Complex. Survey number: HAER WI-89-D Building/structure dates: 1983 Initial Construction National R... More

Little Kaukauna Lock & Dam, Garage, At end of Mill Road, northeast of ...

Significance: The garage served as part of the lookkeeper's residence complex. Survey number: HAER WI-89-C Building/structure dates: 1978 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number... More

Menasha Lock & Dam, Storage Building, Approximately 130 feet east of M...

Significance: The storage building functions as part of the daily operation of the Menasha Lock and Dam Complex. Survey number: HAER WI-90-D Building/structure dates: ca. 1970 Initial Construction National R... More

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter SORREL, New York, New York County, NY

Picryl description: Public domain image of naval activity, ship, sea, 19th-20th century navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Raspberry Island Light Station, Fog Signal Building, Bayfield, Bayfiel...

Public domain photograph of train station, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Le Capne. Aubert, Comt. le Jean Baptte de Caen, sauvant l'equipage de ...

"Captain Aubert, Comt. le Jean Baptte de Caen," saving the crew of the American brig "Lydia." .

Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 21, Upper Mis...

Significance: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nine-Foot Channel Project (1927-1940) represents the culmination of a 100-year effort to improve the navigability of the Upper Mississippi River between the mouth ... More

Columbia Canal & Power Plant, Waterfront of Broad River, Columbia, Ric...

Significance: Designed to enable the navigation of the Broad and Congaree Rivers at their confluence in Columbia, the canal was completed in 1824 and enlarged in 1891; the 1891 portion of the canal is the signi... More

Illinois Waterway, Starved Rock Lock and Dam , 950 North 27th Road, Ut...

Survey number: HAER IL-164-D National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 04000166

Illinois Waterway, Starved Rock Lock and Dam , 950 North 27th Road, Ut...

Survey number: HAER IL-164-D National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 04000166

Ham's Bluff Lighthouse, Assistant Keeper's Quarters, Maroon Ridge of H...

Significance: The significance of the two auxiliary buildings is their association with the Ham's Bluff Lighthouse. The Lighthouse was put into operation in 1913 by the Danish government in response to the bui... More

Block Island Southeast Light, Spring Street & Mohegan Trail at Mohegan...

Significance: The Block Island Southeast Lighthouse is significant as a primary aid to the navigation of an otherwise dangerous area, once referred to as the "stumbling block" of the New England coast. It mark... More

Block Island Southeast Light, Spring Street & Mohegan Trail at Mohegan...

Significance: The Block Island Southeast Lighthouse is significant as a primary aid to the navigation of an otherwise dangerous area, once referred to as the "stumbling block" of the New England coast. It mark... More

Block Island Southeast Light, Spring Street & Mohegan Trail at Mohegan...

Significance: The Block Island Southeast Lighthouse is significant as a primary aid to the navigation of an otherwise dangerous area, once referred to as the "stumbling block" of the New England coast. It mark... More

Block Island Southeast Light, Spring Street & Mohegan Trail at Mohegan...

Significance: The Block Island Southeast Lighthouse is significant as a primary aid to the navigation of an otherwise dangerous area, once referred to as the "stumbling block" of the New England coast. It mark... More

Block Island Southeast Light, Spring Street & Mohegan Trail at Mohegan...

Significance: The Block Island Southeast Lighthouse is significant as a primary aid to the navigation of an otherwise dangerous area, once referred to as the "stumbling block" of the New England coast. It mark... More

Block Island Southeast Light, Spring Street & Mohegan Trail at Mohegan...

Significance: The Block Island Southeast Lighthouse is significant as a primary aid to the navigation of an otherwise dangerous area, once referred to as the "stumbling block" of the New England coast. It mark... More

Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 15, Upper Mis...

Significance: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nine-Foot Channel Project (1927-1940) represents the culmination of a 100-year effort to improve the navigability of the Upper Mississippi River between the mouth ... More

Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 15, Upper Mis...

Significance: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nine-Foot Channel Project (1927-1940) represents the culmination of a 100-year effort to improve the navigability of the Upper Mississippi River between the mouth ... More

Great Duck Island Light Station, At southern tip of Great Duck Island ...

Survey number: HABS ME-207 Public domain photograph related to the history of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Land Lighthouse, Front Street, Land Lighthouse Park, Erie, Erie County...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-48 Survey number: HABS PA-517 Building/structure dates: 1867 Initial Construction

Brown's Head Light Station, Northwest point of Vinalhaven Island, off ...

Public domain photo of lighthouse, sea shore, seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Hendricks Head Light Station, End of Beach Road, West Southport vicini...

Survey number: HABS ME-186 Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Point Light Station, On Cape Jellison at end of Fort Point Road i...

Public domain photograph of train station, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Point Light Station, On Cape Jellison at end of Fort Point Road i...

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Spring Point Ledge Light Station, End of breakwater at foot of Fort Pr...

Survey number: HABS ME-183 Public domain photograph of terrace, cafe, open space, building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dundee Canal, Headgates, Guardlock & Uppermost Section, 250 feet north...

Public domain image of an arch structure, bridge, historic place ruins, classical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Dundee Canal, Headgates, Guardlock & Uppermost Section, 250 feet north...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a dam, reservoir, quarry, or excavation site, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Illinois Waterway, Brandon Road Lock and Dam , 1100 Brandon Road, Joli...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch bridge, stone structure, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Illinois Waterway, Brandon Road Lock and Dam , 1100 Brandon Road, Joli...

Public domain scan of a map, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Petit Manan Light Station, 2.5 miles south of Petit Manan Point, Milbr...

Survey number: HABS ME-194 Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Grosse Point Lighthouse, 2601 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Cook County, IL

2003 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Grosse Point lighthouse played a significant role in the development of maritime commerce on the Great Lakes. It was the leading historic navigational ai... More

Grosse Point Lighthouse, 2601 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Cook County, IL

2003 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Grosse Point lighthouse played a significant role in the development of maritime commerce on the Great Lakes. It was the leading historic navigational ai... More

Monongahela River Lock & Dam No. 7, River Mile No. 85, Greensboro, Gre...

Part of the Monongahela River Recording Project, which included HAER PA-300, Port Perry Bridge; HAER PA-385, Monongahela Navation Company Lock and Dam No. 7; and HAER PA-304, Lower Monongahela River Public Impr... More

Little Kaukauna Lock & Dam, At 23-mile marker on Lower Fox River, Rock...

Significance: The Little Kaukauna Lock and Dam Complex allows passage for watercraft around the rapids present in the Lower Fox River at Little Kaukauna. Survey number: HAER WI-89 Building/structure dates: 18... More

Noxontown Mill, Noxontown Road (County Road 38), Middletown, New Castl...

Significance: Noxontown Mill was typical of the small grain-milling establishments that predominated in Delaware throughout the colonial period. But it was atypical in the sense that it survived so long. In 1... More

Cedars Lock & Dam, Lockkeeper's Residence, Approximately 50 feet North...

Significance: The Lockkeeper's house served as an on-site headquarters for the lockkeeper responsible for operating the locks. In addition, the house served as a residence for the lockkeeper's family. The res... More

Pensacola Lighthouse, San Carlos Road, Pensacola, Escambia County, FL

Significance: This structure was built in 1826. It was bombarded by Union forces during the War Between the States. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-60 Survey number: HABS FL-147... More

Goat Island Light Station, Goat Island, next to entrance to Cape Porpo...

Survey number: HABS ME-193

Pumpkin Island Light Station, Pumpkin Island, at northern end of Eggem...

Survey number: HABS ME-200

Pumpkin Island Light Station, Pumpkin Island, at northern end of Eggem...

Survey number: HABS ME-200

Bass Harbor Head Light Station, At southwest tip of Mount Desert Islan...

Survey number: HABS ME-197

Faro del Puerto de Ponce, Calo Cardona,Puerto de Ponce, Ponce, Ponce M...

Significance: Cayo Cardona is located on a small 6 acre key west of Ponce Harbor. The light, built in 1889, guides the entrance to the Port of Ponce, as a 6th order red fixed light. Survey number: HAER PR-16 ... More

Faro del Puerto de Ponce, Calo Cardona,Puerto de Ponce, Ponce, Ponce M...

Significance: Cayo Cardona is located on a small 6 acre key west of Ponce Harbor. The light, built in 1889, guides the entrance to the Port of Ponce, as a 6th order red fixed light. Survey number: HAER PR-16 ... More

Cape Neddick Light Station, End of Nubble Road, 1.1 miles east of U.S....

Survey number: HABS ME-192

Cape Neddick Light Station, End of Nubble Road, 1.1 miles east of U.S....

Survey number: HABS ME-192

Pilot Schooner "Alabama", Moored in harbor at Vineyard Haven, Vineyard...

Significance: ALABAMA was designed by Thomas F. McManus, a noted fishing schooner and yacht designer from Boston, Massachusetts. She was built during the final throes of the age of commercial sailing vessels i... More

Combat memorable entre le Pearson et Paul Jones / Richard Paton pinxit...

Vue d'optique showing naval battle during Revolutionary War between John Paul Jones of the Bonhomme Richard and Capt. Richard Pearson of the British naval vessel Serapis, Sept. 22, 1779. Title appears in revers... More

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Double Keeper's Dwelling, Point of Cape Hatt...

Significance: The Double Keeper's Quarters at Cape Hatteras was constructed in 1854, at the same time as the nearby Lighthouse was raised in height. Built of wood frame construction, and resting on brick pier f... More

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Double Keeper's Dwelling, Point of Cape Hatt...

Significance: The Double Keeper's Quarters at Cape Hatteras was constructed in 1854, at the same time as the nearby Lighthouse was raised in height. Built of wood frame construction, and resting on brick pier f... More

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Double Keeper's Dwelling, Point of Cape Hatt...

Significance: The Double Keeper's Quarters at Cape Hatteras was constructed in 1854, at the same time as the nearby Lighthouse was raised in height. Built of wood frame construction, and resting on brick pier f... More

Snowden Bridge, Spanning Missouri River, Nohly, Richland County, MT

Survey number: HAER MT-27 Building/structure dates: 1913 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1925 Subsequent Work

Snowden Bridge, Spanning Missouri River, Nohly, Richland County, MT

Survey number: HAER MT-27 Building/structure dates: 1913 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1925 Subsequent Work

Snowden Bridge, Spanning Missouri River, Nohly, Richland County, MT

Survey number: HAER MT-27 Building/structure dates: 1913 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1925 Subsequent Work

Snowden Bridge, Spanning Missouri River, Nohly, Richland County, MT

Survey number: HAER MT-27 Building/structure dates: 1913 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1925 Subsequent Work

Kaukauna Lock & Dam, Lock Shelter at Lock 2, On Northern Embankment, N...

Significance: The lock shelter provides shelter for the lockkeeper while on active duty. In addition, the lock shelter provides office space and first aid facilities for office personnel. As such the lock shelt... More

Ohio Slack Water Dams, Lock & Dam No. 4, East bank of Ohio River at mi...

Significance: Ohio Slack Water Dams, Lock and Dam No. 4, HAER No. PA-227-A was part of the fifty-two slackwater locks and dams constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Ohio River, between 1877-191... More

Baker Island Light, Lightkeeper's House, Just east of Cranberry Isles,...

Significance: The first Baker Island Lighthouse began operation in 1828 with William Gilley as lightkeeper. With the election of a Whig president in 1848, Gilley was replaced, and by 1855 the light and the keep... More

Fort Benton Bridge, Spanning Missouri River, Fort Benton, Chouteau Cou...

Significance: Fort Benton has a long history in Montana. It was s fur trading post before the formation of Montana territory. In order to hold the town's trade with the Judith Basin to the east from other compe... More

Pemaquid Point Light Station, End of State Highway 130 south of Bristo...

Survey number: HABS ME-187 Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Anonymous. “Old E.D.T.” to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, April 05, 1861 (B...

Illinois Waterway, Marseilles Lock and Dam, 1 Hawk Drive, Marseilles, ...

Significance: Marseilles Lock and Dam Historic District is significant as a component of the Illinois Waterway, which was developed to provide a navigable route from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River and b... More

Illinois Waterway, Marseilles Lock and Dam, 1 Hawk Drive, Marseilles, ...

Significance: Marseilles Lock and Dam Historic District is significant as a component of the Illinois Waterway, which was developed to provide a navigable route from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River and b... More

Saddleback Ledge Lighthouse, On Saddleback Ledge in Penobscot Bay, Roc...

Significance: This structure, built in 1839, is an outstanding example of the lighthouses built on the New England coast. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-40 Survey number: HABS ... More

Outer Island Light Station, Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters, La Pointe,...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N46 Survey number: HABS WI-318-A

Outer Island Light Station, Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters, La Pointe,...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N46 Survey number: HABS WI-318-A

Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 14, Upper Mississippi...

Significance: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nine-Foot Channel Project (1927-1940) represents the culmination of a 100-year effort to improve the navigability of the Upper Mississippi River between the mouth ... More

Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 14, Upper Mississippi...

Significance: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nine-Foot Channel Project (1927-1940) represents the culmination of a 100-year effort to improve the navigability of the Upper Mississippi River between the mouth ... More

Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 14, Upper Mississippi...

Significance: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nine-Foot Channel Project (1927-1940) represents the culmination of a 100-year effort to improve the navigability of the Upper Mississippi River between the mouth ... More

Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel, Lock & Dam No. 14, Upper Mississippi...

Significance: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nine-Foot Channel Project (1927-1940) represents the culmination of a 100-year effort to improve the navigability of the Upper Mississippi River between the mouth ... More

Oak Island Coast Guard Station, Highway 160, Oak Island, Brunswick Cou...

Survey number: HABS NC-401 Building/structure dates: 1932 Initial Construction

Faro de La Isla Caja de Muertos, Isla Caja de Muertos,Puerto de Ponce,...

Public domain photo of lighthouse, sea shore, seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Owl's Head Light Station, Off State Highway 73 just east of Rockland o...

Survey number: HABS ME-185 Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Faro Isla de Culebritas, South side of Isla Culebrita, Culebra, Culebr...

Significance: Isla Culebrita Light was built in 1886 on the western side of Virgin Passage. In both design and importance of location the stone structure is unique. In 1888 the 4th order light showed a fixed ... More

Ouachita River Lock & Dam No. 8, Ouachita River at River Mile 282.8, C...

Significance: The Ouachita River Lock and Dam No. 8 is one of the oldest remaining locks and dams in the State of Arkansas. It represents a vital segment in the earliest attempt by the U.S. Army Corps of Engin... More

Ouachita River Lock & Dam No. 8, Ouachita River at River Mile 282.8, C...

Significance: The Ouachita River Lock and Dam No. 8 is one of the oldest remaining locks and dams in the State of Arkansas. It represents a vital segment in the earliest attempt by the U.S. Army Corps of Engin... More

Appleton Locks & Dams, Fox River at Oneida Street, Appleton, Outagamie...

Significance: The Appleton Locks and Dams Complex allows passage for watercraft around 1 1/2 miles of rapids as well as a 4 foot falls present in the Lower Fox River at Appleton. Survey number: HAER WI-84 Bui... More

Seguin Island Light Station, Summit of Seguin Island, south of mouth o...

Survey number: HABS ME-213

Mississippi River 9-Foot Channel Project, Lock & Dam No. 17, Upper Mis...

Significance: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nine-Foot Channel Project (1927-1940) represents the culmination of a 100-year effort to improve the navigability of the Upper Mississippi River between the mouth ... More