transportation

Theodor de Bry - [How they build boats] / T.B.

Native men making dugout boats by burning and scraping with seashells. Illus. in: Admiranda narratio, fida tamen, de commodis et incolarvm ritibvs Virginiæ [...]. Wecheli : svmtibvs T. de Bry, 1590, [plate] 12.... More

[Detail from "Shell road map: Pennsylvania" showing woman driving a ca...

Raquetes. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Snowshoes and Natives wearing snowshoes while hunting deer.

[Liang Huai yan chang ji si sheng xing yan tu].

Pictorial map. Covers Jiangnan, Jiangxi, Huguang, Henan in central China,. Shows distribution of salt industry and trade in the four provinces. Relief shown pictorially. Title supplied. Pen-and-ink and watercol... More

Le transport du grand soleil

Native porters transporting the tribal leader whom they worshipped as the sun. Illus. in: Histoire de la Louisiane, contenant la découverte de ce vaste pays; sa description géographique; un voyage dans les terr... More

Plan of the city of New York ; An exact prospect of Charlestown : the ...

New York City map shows streets, wharves, ferries, principal buildings, and built-up area. Charleston view is panorama of waterfront and quays with principal buildings lettered for identification (no index pres... More

Canoes of Oonalashka / Webber del. ; Birrell sc.

Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition.

By the Honorable Jonathan Trumbull, Esq; Governor of the English Colon...

Positive broadside.; Not in Evans.; Imprint 3.; Proclamation. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection... More

By the Honorable Jonathan Trumbull, Esq; Governor of the English Colon...

Positive Photostat.; Not in Evans.; Imprint 2.; Proclamation 1. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collecti... More

L'escadre françoise entrant dans Newport sous le feu des batteries et ...

Relief shown pictorially. Oriented with north to the left. Pen-and-ink, watercolor, and gilt. Includes index to defenses and points of interest. Note at bottom: Nta. les anglois brulereus ou coulereus a Rode Is... More

Position des Armées amériquaine et françoise à Kings-ferry, Peaks-hill...

Scale ca. 1:27,000. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Has watermarks. Relief shown by hachures. Kings Ferry operated between Verplank Point and Stony Point. "Peaks-hill" was about 3 miles south of the cen... More

Plan of Mr. Fitch's steam boat

Print shows broadside view of John Fitch's design for ferry boat with steam-driven oars. Title from item. Illus. in: The Columbian magazine, or monthly miscellany,.... Philadelphia : Printed for T. Seddon, W. S... More

Kawasaki, Katsushika Hokusai

Print shows a group of people in a boat being ferried across a river. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. From the series: Tōkaidō Road.... More

Yabase no kihan, Yajima Gogaku

Print shows a small boat, possibly a ferry, being unloaded at two small buildings on the coast. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From t... More

Fishing canoe. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Illustration showing 16 men wearing top hats in fishing canoe rowing toward shore. Illus. in: Travels in Brazil / Henry Koster. London : Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1816, pl. opposite p. 174.

Crossing a river. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Illustration showing two men standing on raft, one punting, the other holding rope tied to a horse swimming alongside. Illus. in: Travels in Brazil / Henry Koster. London : Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown... More

A Planter and his wife on a journey

Illustration showing two slaves carrying woman in sedan chair, slave woman with baggage on head, and planter riding horse on country road..

Springing them up to meet the train

Sketch shows a horsedrawn stagecoach full of passengers moving left to right with a train in the background. Title from item. Inscribed in ink at top center: Engraved. No. 34:6.

Transportation of the mail on the Sabbath. In the Senate of the United...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 21, Folder 64.

Kuwana, Andō Hiroshige

Print shows two sailboats, possibly ferries, near the sea walls at the Kuwana station on the Tōkaidō Road; also shows large palace building. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-spons... More

Mitsuke, Andō Hiroshige

Print shows ferry boats on the Tenryu River at the Mitsuke station on the Tōkaidō Road. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the serie... More

Kawasaki, Andō Hiroshige

Print shows travelers being ferried across the Rokugo River where others wait on the opposite shore at the Kawasaki station on the Tōkaidō Road. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-s... More

Map exhibiting the route of communication between Philadelphia & Charl...

Three rail and canal route distances are tabulated and one steamboat route. The legend indicates "Rail Road route," "Canal route," and "Steamboat route." Shows coastal area between Philadelphia, Pa., and Charle... More

Gyōtoku no kihan, Andō Hiroshige

Print shows a ferry in the foreground transporting people and bundles, with two sailboats in the background. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 20... More

Dog sledges of the Mandan Indians / ch. Bodmer pinx. ad nat. ; René Ro...

Mandan Indians using two dogs to drag a toboggan on the frozen Missouri River. Illus. in: Reise in das innere Nord-America in den Jahren 1832 bis 1834 / von Maximilian Prinz zu Wied. Coblenz : J. Hoelscher, 183... More

Study sketches of two ships - a sailing ship and a steamship, possibly...

Title devised by Library staff. Stamped on verso: From the file of James F. Queen artist, 1824-1889. (DLC/PP-1997:105) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress. Forms part of: Docum... More

Bloomington, Iowa / painted and litho. by J.C. Wild.

Print shows five men with two horses in a flatboat, a man in a rowboat, small sailboats, and steamboats, one named "Iowa Falcon", on the Mississippi River passing Muscatine, Iowa, with a view of the city showin... More

View on the Nile--ferry to Gizeh / David Roberts, R.A.

Illus. in: Egypt & Nubia / from drawings made on the spot by David Roberts ... ; lithographed by Louis Haghe. London : F.G. Moon, 1846-1849, v. 3, p. 30.

Kawasaki, Andō Hiroshige

Print shows travelers on a ferry crossing a river at the Kawasaki station on the Tōkaidō Road. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. From ... More

Map exhibiting the rail road, canal, lake, and river routes from New Y...

Covers New York State and New England (west of Portland, Me.). Also shows railroads completed, under construction, chartered, and/or planned. Does not contain statement of attribution. Relief shown by hachures.... More

Sherman & Smith's railroad, steam boat & stage route map of New Englan...

Detailed township and county map showing place names and some indication of drainage and relief. Scale [ca. 1:1,550,000]. LC Railroad maps, 106 Description derived from published bibliography. Insets: 15 miles ... More

Carte figurative et approximative des quantités de céréales qui ont ci...

Signed by Charles Minard at upper right. Includes note. Accompanied by text: Carte du mouvement des céréales en 1853 sur les voies d'eau et de fer de l'Empire Francais. 8 p. ; 33 cm. Available also through the ... More

Post-kanal-und eisenbahnkarte der verbeinigten staaten von nord-amerik...

Place names in English. Prime meridian: Washington, D.C. Includes 7 insets. Available also through the Library of Congress web site as a raster image.

Rope ferry Schuylkill

Drawing shows a flat, barge-like rope ferry crossing a narrow point on the Schuylkill River; there is a large building labeled "Hotel" and outbuilding at the far terminus, sailboats and a steamboat on the river... More

Carte des travaux publics en France comprenant le réseau complet des c...

Includes inset of Corsica. Prime meridian: Paris. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. LC copy sectioned into 18 and mounted on cloth, folding to 23 x 14 cm. Signed on manu... More

Onagigawa gohonmatsu, Andō Hiroshige

Print shows two men poling a boat filled with travelers on a river or canal; pine tree with limbs supported by posts is in the foreground. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsor... More

Engine, J.H. Devereux, Alexandria (Andrew J. Russel)

Photograph shows the ornately decorated locomotive J.H. Devereux, of the United States Military Railroad with two crew members on board outside the roundhouse at the Alexandria station. Title from item. Publish... More

Onagigawa gohonmatsu, Andō Hiroshige

Print shows two men poling a ferry boat filled with travelers on a river or canal; pine tree with limbs supported by posts is in the foreground. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-s... More

Nakagawaguchi, Andō Hiroshige

Print shows the confluence of rivers at the mouth of the Naka River with ferry boats transporting passengers and boats or barges transporting lumber. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibun... More

Yoroi no watasi koamichō Andō Hiroshige

Print shows a ferry filled with people crossing a channel while another boat with a man at the helm sits mid-stream, and several boats in the background are laden with goods; a woman is standing on a pier or wh... More

Sakasai no watasi, Ando Hiroshige

Print shows great white herons in the wetlands next to a river near the Sakasai ferry terminal building. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-0... More

Niijuku no watashi, Andō Hiroshige

Print shows the terminal at the Niijuku ferry, with large building on the left and sailboat on the river. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-... More

Nijuku no watashi, Andō Hiroshige

Print shows a ferry boat terminal on the side of a river and a cargo boat under sail. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the series:... More

The captivity of Mrs. Rowlandson

Mary White Rowlandson, in canoe, being held captive by Indians. Illus. from: Harper's Monthly, v. 15 (1857), p. 34.

Asakusagawa shubi no matsu oumayagashi Andō Hiroshige

Print shows night on the Asakusa river with houseboat in the foreground beneath an overhanging pine tree and ferry boats nearby. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo pri... More

Haneda no watashi benten no yashiro Andō Hiroshige

Print shows a man working the rudder on the Haneda ferry with the Benten Shrine in the distance. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From ... More

Haneda no watashi benten no yashiro Andō Hiroshige

Print shows a man at the helm on the Haneda ferry with the Benten Shrine in the distance. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the ser... More

Charlestown Navy Yard

Broadside view ship docked at navy yard and two images of sailboats. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed below ship: Ohio Frigate. Possibly by Alfred Waud. Published in: New York Illustrated News, 30 March 1... More

Express--the mail boat between Washington and the army hd.qts. City Pt...

Broadside view of steamship.

[Ship's deck]

Sketch of the deck of a paddle wheel steamship. Title devised. Inscribed upper right: 92; Aboard. Inscribed on verso: Charleston, N.C. / No.III 15. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.356) Forms part of: ... More

Launch of Hartford, Sloop of War

Two broadside views, also men in longboat. Title inscribed below image. Formerly Waud no. C-21. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.948) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Merrimac

U.S. Gun Boat "Seminole"

Broadside view of steamship. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed below title: The "Wabash" is like the "Minnesota" of which you have a drawing. Formerly Waud no. C-44. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1... More

Joseph Whitney

Three fragmentary drawings of steamboat Joseph Whitney. Title inscribed center right. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.39). Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Ohio

Two broadside sketches of ships and buildings at dock, warehouses beyond. Inscribed mid left: high. Inscribed upper right: 90. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.153) Forms part of: Morgan collection of ... More

Sabine

Two views of bows of ships, the frigate Sabine and a steamship. Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.130) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

[Saint Dennis Post-office, Baltimore County, Maryland]

Figures and store fronts on town street. Title inscribed lower right. Inscribed on signs upper left of image: St. Denis [sic] Post Office; Ladies Room. Inscribed lower right: [Rilais?] The inscription "Rilais"... More

Steamer S. R. Spalding. [Transport]

Broadside view of sidewheel steamship under waigh. Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Reliance

Broadside view of steamship. Title inscribed lower right. Formerly Waud no. C-116. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.1043) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

[Men in boat]

Title devised. Formerly Waud no. C-67. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.994) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Baltic and Atlantic

Broadside view of sidewheel steamship. Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.0342) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Patricks Station. Terminus U.S.M.R.R. Petersburg

U.S. Steamer

Broadside view of steamship. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed lower left: Coast [survey?]. Formerly Waud no. C-40. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.967) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil ... More

Russian ship

Broadside view at dock in foreground, part in background. Title inscribed twice below image. Inscribed upper right: make mast big. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.90) Forms part of: Morgan collection ... More

[Full length sketches of five African American men]

Unknown location. Wagons and camera of Sam A. Cooley, U.S. photographe...

Photographs of artillery, place and date unknown. Title from Milhollen and Mugridge. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General information abou... More

Train of prisoners

Train meeting steamboat Marion at dock. Title inscribed below image. Formerly Waud no. B-31. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.796) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Dirijo [sic], wrecker

Broadside view of steamship, sailor rowing longboat in foreground; detail of rigging left of image. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed vertically left margin: [zw-b-e/ L[t] Canadian?]. Inscribed below title... More

Daylight [and] J.H. Spaulding

Broadside views of three ships, dome building in background. Signed lower left: Waud. Title inscribed below images. Formerly Waud no. C-125. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.1052) Forms part of: Morgan... More

[Two sailing ships]

Broadside sketch of two ships side-by-side. Title devised. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.89) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Illinois

Broadside view of sidewheel steamship. Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.0342) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

[Ornate palanquin for noble or wealthy man, to be carried by eight per...

Title devised by Library staff. Reference copy in LOT 5090, no. 155. Purchase; G.V. Yudin; 1906. Forms part of: Yudin Collection (Library of Congress).

Transport Clipper Ocean Express in tow of the Illinois

Broadside view of one ship.

Geo Peabody

Broadside view of sidewheel steamship under waigh. Signed lower left of image: WTC. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed on verso [and covered by paper on which image is mounted]: Steamer Geo. Peabody running... More

[Steamship with three masts]

Broadside view. Title devised. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.107) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Susquehannah

Stern view of steamship with two waterwheels. Title inscribed right of image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.104) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

[Broadside views of three steamships]

Title devised. Inscribed below first image: U.S. Transport "Roanoke." Inscribed below the second image: U.S. GunBoat "Winfield Scott." The "Union" is the same style as the Scott. Inscribed below third image: 2 ... More

[Broadside and stern views of steamship Minnesota]

Inscribed below two partial sketches: Minnesota and Minnesota stern. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.6). Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Quartermasters Tugboat Sykes, carrying mail off Mobile

Longboat meeting mail steamer. Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.51) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Ohio

Title inscribed below image. Formerly Waud no. C-21. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.948) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Albatross

Broadside view of steamship.

[The Louisiana and Minnesota]

Two broadside views. Titled devised. Inscribed vertically under rough sketch: Gunboat Louisiana, afterwards Butlers powder ship at Fort Fisher. Inscribed under second ship: Minnesota. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (D... More

Macedonian, sloop of war

Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.88) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

[Small sailboat and rowboats]

Title devised. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.86) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

[Two sketches: Stonemans battery opens. The gunboat porter?]

Artillery unit in battle and broadside view of steamship.

Water Witch

Faint outline broadside view of steamship. Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.102) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

[Longboat]

Broadside view of men rowing longboat. Title devised. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.61) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

U.S. Steamer Adelaide, which plys [sic] between Baltimore & Fort Monro...

Broadside view of ship under weigh. Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.140) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Harriet Lane

Broadside view of steam frigate, sailboat and longboat. Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.92) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

The Newport News Steamer Express Capt. Wilson

Broadside view sidewheel steamship. Title inscribed below images. Inscribed on ship: EXPRESS. Formerly Waud no. C-119. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.1046) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil W... More

[Railroad track and hillside with figures]

Title devised. Formerly Waud no. B-11. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.776) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Bridge over Potomac Virginia side

Sketch of a covered railroad bridge. Title inscribed above image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.680) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

U.S. Steamer Mt. Vernon

Broadside view sidewheel steamship. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed below title: (Washington & Fortress Monroe line). Inscribed on ship: Mt. Vernon. Formerly Waud no. C-50. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/P... More

View of Charleston Harbor and its Defences

Landscape with harbor and wetlands; Charleston on horizon upper left and ironclads and ships in harbor upper right. Damaged dwelling right margin. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed below image to indicacte... More

[Unknown location. Wagons and camera of Sam A. Cooley, U.S. photograph...

Photographs of artillery, place and date unknown.

Clarks Station nr. Pilkins. U.S.M.R.R

United States Military Railroad depot with buildings and covered wagon.

From city point, looking down

Riverscape with ships. Title inscribed lower right of image. Formerly Waud no. C-4. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.931) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Constellation

Oblique stern view of dismasted, covered frigate. Title inscribed below image. Formerly Waud no. C-17. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.944) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Double ender

Broadside view of sidewheel steamboat. Title inscribed below image. Formerly Waud no. B-107. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.871) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Roanoke

Two broadside sketches of ships. Title inscribed below image. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.128) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.