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PATRAS, THE SEAT OF THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE REVOLUTION IN GREECE, 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

Patras, the seat of the provisional government at the beginning of the revolution in Greece, 1862. 'The revolution in Greece, the successive steps of which followed the first rumour of disaffection with such startling rapidity, has up to the present time been carried out quietly and without bloodshed. The National Assembly is summoned to meet on Dec. 22, when the form of Constitution under which the country will for the future be governed is to be settled...Patras is a fortified seaport town of Greece, and the principal seat of its foreign trade. It is situated in the north-west of the Morea, at the entrance of the Gulf of Lepanto. The ancient Patrae stood on the declivity of Mount Voidhia, but the modern town occupies a portion of the low and unhealthy plain between the hill and the sea...A ruined Roman aqueduct is one of the few relics of antiquity at Patras. Its principal trade is in currants of the best quality, large quantities of which are raised all along the north shore of the Morea. The population of Patras is about 8000'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. Patras, the seat of the provisional government at the beginning of the revolution in Greece, 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)

THE FIRTH OF THE THAMES, WAITEMATA, AND TAMAKI, AND GULF OF HAURAKI, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND..., 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

The Firth of the Thames, Waitemata, and Tamaki, and Gulf of Hauraki, Auckland, New Zealand, as seen from the Howick Ranges - from a drawing by Major Stack, 1862. View after a sketch by 'Frederick R. Stack, late Major of Brigade at Auckland,...overlooking the pensioner settlement of Howick...The road in the foreground is at the entrance to the forest leading to the Wairoa Valley. The forest trees are chopped down, sawn into logs of the required length, and conveyed to sawpits on wooden trucks drawn by teams of oxen. Land in such localities, being difficult of access, in consequence of its hilly nature, although covered with magnificent timber and possessing charming views of wood and water, can be bought for from £1 to £3 an acre. Many forty-acre emigrants have gree grants in this vicinity, and, by the aid of fire to burn off the underwood and the axe to fell the large trees, they soon convert patches in the primitive forest into gardens and pasture lands'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. The Firth of the Thames, Waitemata, and Tamaki, and Gulf of Hauraki, Auckland, New Zealand..., 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)

THE MELBOURNE AND HOBSON'S BAY RAILWAY COMPANY'S PIER AT SANDRIDGE, NEAR MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

The Melbourne and Hobson's Bay Railway Company's pier at Sandridge, near Melbourne, Australia, 1862. In 1853-4, '... the cost of transit, by lighters from the shipping in the bay, via the circuitous route of the River Yarra Yarra, to the wharves in Melbourne averaged from 45s. to 35s. per ton, but, on the opening of this railway pier for traffic, these rates were reduced to one-seventh...It is constructed of the best colonial hardwood, supported upon blue gum piles...The pier is lighted with gas, and water...is laid on the entire length...From the period of its opening...upwards of half a million tons of merchandise have passed over the line from vessels at the pier...A large and increasing coal traffic has also sprung up within the last two years, by which upwards of ton thousand tons of that invaluable mineral are annually discharged at the pier and conveyed by rail...At the time the accompanying sketch was taken the following vessels were lying alongside: On the east or left side, the Gondola, Hercules steamer, Thomas Brown, Dover Castle, Success, Blue Jacket, and Sirocco; on the west or right side, leading from the pier gates, the celebrated steamers Aldinga, Water Nymph, Vortigern, Suffolk, Queen of England, Agincourt, and Lord Raglan'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. The Melbourne and Hobson's Bay Railway Company's pier at Sandridge, near Melbourne, Australia, 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)

VIEW OF AUCKLAND HARBOUR, NEW ZEALAND...THE RACE OF THE MAORI WAR-CANOES, 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

View of Auckland Harbour, New Zealand, from a drawing by Major Stack, taken during the regatta of January, 1862: the race of the Maori war-canoes, 1862. 'Her Majesty's steam-ships Miranda (to the left) and Fawn (to the right) are at anchor, having been ordered up from Taranaki by Commodore Seymour after the cessation of hostilities. To the left of the Engraving is seen the suburb Parnell, with the last two churches of the rival Bishops Selwyn and Pompellier; further towards the right is Mechanics Bay and Official Bay, backed by the public domain, Government House, Scotch Church, House of Representatives, and other public buildings. Subjacent is the Wynyard Pier; further to the right is Britomart Point, Battery, and St. Paul's Church. Thence, to the right, is the commercial part of the city, with the steam-biscuit and other factories or stores, whence shipments to vessels of small and large tonnage are made by means of the Queen-street wharf and pier: the latter is a most useful structure, about three-quarters of a mile in length. In the central background is visible the extinct volcano called Mount Eden, which is about a thousand feet in height, and distant from the town two miles'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. View of Auckland Harbour, New Zealand...the race of the Maori war-canoes, 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)

THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE'S OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE CHANNEL ISLANDS..., 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

The Duke of Cambridge's official visit to the Channel Islands: reception of His Royal Highness at St. Peter Port, Guernsey, 1862. 'Herm; Jethou; Sark; Castle Cornet'. Senior royal on '...an official visit of inspection, as General Commanding-in-Chief...The landing-place and adjoining quay were decorated with a profusion of flags, including the Royal Standard...a guard of honour, consisting of fifty men of the Royal Artillery...and two companies of the rifles of the 1st Regiment of Royal Guernsey Militia...were drawn up near the landing-stage, where were also the constables and Douzeniers and police of the town parish...The Vivid having been brought to in the roadstead, his Royal Highness and suite embarked in two of the yacht's boats, which were speedily pulled to the landing-place, where he was received by the Lieutenant Governor...the troops saluted and the bands of the town regiment and Royal Artillery played the first bars of the National Anthem, the large assemblage greeting him with hearty cheers, which he courteously acknowledged. His Royal Highness, with one of his Aides-de-Camp and General Slade, then entered the Lieutenant- Governor's carriage, and was driven to his Excellency's residence at Castle Carey'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. The Duke of Cambridge's official visit to the Channel Islands..., 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)

VIEW OF BILBAO, SPAIN, FROM THE RAILWAY STATION, 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

View of Bilbao, Spain, from the railway station, 1862. View '...looking inland, of the maritime terminus of [the Bilbao and Tudela Railway]...This great work, of which the engineering difficulties have been so ably surmounted by the engineer-in-chief, Charles Vignoles, Esq., F.R.S., is mainly due to the enterprise and knowledge of sound commercial principles displayed by the merchants and citizens of Bilbao...the modern and ancient city [is] divided by the Nervion, the estuary of which river forms the port of Bilbao. The principal objects of architectural interest are the old church and bridge de San Anton...On the opposite bank of the stream are the remains of a Jesuit church...Bilbao is distant six miles from Portugalete, where the Nervion flows into the Bay of Biscay. From its contiguity to the sea, and its rapid communication by rail with the interior, it is becoming one of the most important ports of Spain'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. View of Bilbao, Spain, from the railway station, 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)

VIEW OF THE GULF OF SPEZIA: SHOWING THE HOUSE AT VARIGNANO IN WHICH GARIBALDI IS CONFINED, 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

View of the Gulf of Spezia [in Italy]: showing the house at Varignano in which Garibaldi is confined, 1862. 'The Gulf of Spezia...takes its name from the town of Spezia, which lies at its head. The gulf...is surrounded on all sides, except on the south, by lofty mountains, which shelter its waters from nearly every wind. Its shores are curved, by the descending spurs of the mountains, into several coves...in each of which several ships of war can lie in perfect security. One of these coves is lent to the American Government and another to the Russian Government, to serve as depots to the ships of war in the Mediterranean; while the fourth inlet on the right, on which buildings are visible, is Varignano, the arsenal of the Italian fleet. Here are the lazarettos, the residence of the commandant of the arsenal, large barracks and storehouses; and here, also, is situated Garibaldi's prison. The shores of the gulf are most picturesque. Lofty mountains sweep down to the water's edge, from the heights of which frown modern fortifications; while on the lower promontories are perched ruined Genoese forts. On one side is the town of Porto Venere, founded by Greek colonists...while on the other side is Lerici, with its picturesque fort'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. View of the Gulf of Spezia: showing the house at Varignano in which Garibaldi is confined, 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)

LAYING THE FOUNDATION-STONE OF THE ALBERT HARBOUR, GREENOCK, 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

Laying the foundation-stone of the Albert Harbour, Greenock, [Scotland], 1862. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Andrew Swan. 'In consequence of the great increase of business at Greenock it has been resolved to enlarge the harbour accommodation at that port. [The laying of the foundation stone]...was attended with the most brilliant success, the procession being the largest and most imposing which had ever passed along the streets of Greenock...The Past Grand Treasurer (Melville) deposited a bottle containing the various coins of the realm of gold, silver, and copper, from a sovereign to the eighth part of a penny, local journals of the day, and wine, oil, and corn...cement was then applied which the Past Grand Master smoothed in a tradesman-like way with an elegant silver trowel, procured by the engineers for the purpose...the Grand Master finished the work by three mystical knocks with the golden mallet. Hearty cheers were then given by the thousands within sight of the ceremony...The Provost, Mr. James Johnston Grieve, having addressed the vast multitude amidst great cheering, a salvo of eighteen guns was fired from a battery on the Albert-quay; and the singing of the National Anthem ended the proceedings'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. Laying the foundation-stone of the Albert Harbour, Greenock, 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)

DOCK IN COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION AT BOULOGNE, 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

Dock in course of construction at Boulogne, [France], 1862. 'The entire dock, including the sluice-entrance, will cover nearly seventy English acres...the total cost...is estimated at something like two millions of sterling...on the right...is the lifting apparatus for raising the material excavated, which is carried round behind to form a battery facing the sea and commanding entrance to the port; on the left is the pumping-engine used to raise the water from the works. The bottom is being formed of ten-ft. concrete...and solid marble blocks, each weighing thirty-two tons, are being prepared for the reception of the sluice-gates. A large proportion of the sand excavated has been...[used] in the creation of the military work just mentioned, from which guns are pointed in the direction of the Channel...vessels, instead of proceeding to Calais, as at present, will be enabled to put in here with more safety...the Boulogne Dock...will be sufficiently large and deep to accommodate vessels of the greatest bulk and heaviest tonnage, even to the extent of men-of-war fully armed and equipped...As may be seen from our Engraving, the dock will be entered on the south-east or right-hand side, as vessels proceed up the harbour from the sea into Boulogne'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. Dock in course of construction at Boulogne, 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)

PREPARATIONS AT CHERBOURG FOR THE DEPARTURE OF REINFORCEMENTS FOR MEXICO, 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

Preparations at Cherbourg for the departure of reinforcements for Mexico, 1862. Engraving from a sketch by M. Lix. 'From the beginning of July the armaments for the expedition have been carried out with a rapidity rarely met with in the French dockyards. At Cherbourg, at Brest, and at Toulon the same activity has prevailed; and the preparations have assumed such proportions that, without reckoning the ordinary transport-ships scattered throughout the different stations from which troops, ammunition, or provisions are to be sent, upwards of thirty vessels of the line are engaged for the various purposes of such a distant expedition...The Ulm, the Tourville, the Ville de Lyon, and the Duquesne figured amongst the largest outfitting vessels, and each received her contingent of troops of the line, artillery, engineers, and sappers and miners, all animated by the desire to wipe away - what French arms of late have been unaccustomed to regret - the stain left upon the drapeau Français by the unfortunate affair at Puebla. The public in France will be...impatient to hear the news of General Forey's exploits...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. Preparations at Cherbourg for the departure of reinforcements for Mexico, 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)

TOWN AND PORT OF ACAPULCO, ON THE WEST COAST OF MEXICO, WITH THE ENGLISH AND FRENCH SQUADRON...,1862 CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

Town and port of Acapulco, on the west coast of Mexico, with the English and French squadron lying in the harbour, 1862. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Boyle of the Termagant. 'Acapulco, one of the principal Mexican ports in the Pacific, is also well known on account of its admirable harbour, which affords...a secure anchorage for the largest vessels. It is one of the stations at which it was considered desirable in the recent state of affairs with Mexico to have a squadron at anchor prepared to use force if necessary in support of the claims of the English, French, and Spanish Governments. Accordingly...ships of war were dispatched from Panama...The ships off Acapulco, in April last, were the Bacchante [in a position commanding the fort], (Rear-Admiral Maitland), Termagant, and Clio... as a measure of precaution, the military authorities dismantled the fort and removed the guns some miles inland...The fort, which apparently is of considerable strength and constructed of stone, was evidently considered by the Mexicans as indefensible against the heavy guns carried by modern ships of war, more especially as the great depth of water would allow a large frigate to deliver her broadside within a few yards of the fortification'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. Town and port of Acapulco, on the west coast of Mexico, with the English and French squadron...,1862 Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)

NEWHAVEN PIER: THE FISHING-BOATS ARRIVED, 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

Newhaven Pier: the fishing-boats arrived, 1862. '...the fisheries are one of the chief natural resources of Scotland...At Newhaven, near Edinburgh, there is a seat of the white fishery which is noticeable as embracing all the points of the trade which are worthy of delineation...except suffering an occasional loss of nets or lines by means of a passing storm, [the fisher folk] are not subject to much fluctuation of income or expenditure. The boat, with its outfit of nets, sails, lines, etc., is worth from a hundred and fifty to two hundred and fifty pounds sterling. It is usually a family affair, being the property of a father and his three sons, or of two brothers, and so on. So that at the busy season of herring-catching and other periods it is filled by the family, with the aid, perhaps, of one or two hired lads, who are very likely cousins or other relations of the owner, and who, in all probability, will speedily have a boat of their own. The Newhaven fisher people are admirable examples of their class...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. Newhaven Pier: the fishing-boats arrived, 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)

WHITE-FISH FISHERIES: FISHING BOATS OFF DYSART, 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

White-fish fisheries: fishing boats off Dysart, 1862. 'The over-fishing of our white fish is not...confined to any one variety...The prevalent ignorance as to the habits of the white fish has helped the diminution of the shoals. Up till within the last few years it was supposed by both naturalists and fishermen that fish of all kinds wandered about in vast bodies from coast to coast; but this is not the case. All fish are local in their habits, and live in communities much in the same way as human beings...In May and June, all along the coasts of these islands, there starts to life a determined industry that has, so to speak, been but drowsily awake during the winter months. In Scotland, where the seas are tempestuous in the cold season, and where the men have to wait on genial weather, these months are usually selected as the best time really to begin the white-fish fishery. Besides, in the early months of the year the white fish are spawning, and therefore not good for food, although we have them at market all the year round. The busy industry we have indicated can be seen to the greatest advantage on the Scottish coasts, as the fisheries are one of the chief natural resources of Scotland'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. White-fish fisheries: fishing boats off Dysart, 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)

THE ARRIVAL OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES AT ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT, 1862. CREATOR: SMYTH.

The Arrival of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales at Alexandria, Egypt, 1862. The future King Edward VII goes to Africa. Engraving of a drawing sent by M. Conseil. 'The Prince arrived at Alexandria on the 1st April. The arrangements for his reception underwent considerable modification, and, among other things, the intention of receiving him with a sort of feu de joie from the batteries of the harbour was abandoned. The matter was compromised by the Prince landing under the ordinary salute of twenty-one guns, which the Viceroy insisted could not be dispensed with, since its omission would have been liable to be misconstrued by the people of the country. His Royal Highness landed at the railway terminus, and at once went on to Cairo, where the Viceroy awaited his arrival and received him with every possible attention'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. The Arrival of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales at Alexandria, Egypt, 1862. Creator: Smyth. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)

BACKUDDEN, KOON, (C1910S). CREATOR: SIGNE HVISTENDAHL.

Backudden, Koon, (c1910s). Backudden, Koon, (c1910s). Creator: Signe Hvistendahl. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

PEOPLE WALKING ON SKEPPSBRON. (C1860S). CREATOR: FRITZ VON DARDEL.

People walking on Skeppsbron. (c1860s). People walking on Skeppsbron. (c1860s). Creator: Fritz von Dardel. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

DOCK WITH SHED, BOATS. (C1860S). CREATOR: FRITZ VON DARDEL.

Dock with shed, boats. (c1860s) Dock with shed, boats. (c1860s). Creator: Fritz von Dardel. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

LA PLACE DU GOUVERNEMENT À ALGIERS. (C1850S) CREATOR: FRITZ VON DARDEL.

La place du gouvernement à Algiers. The government building in Algiers. (c1850s) La place du gouvernement à Algiers. (c1850s) Creator: Fritz von Dardel. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

SAILBOATS, UNDATED. (C1900S) CREATOR: ROBERT RUSS.

Sailboats, undated. (c1900s) Sailboats, undated. (c1900s) Creator: Robert Russ. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

BEACH WITH A WEYSCHUIT PULLED UP ON SHORE, C1673. CREATOR: WILLEM VAN DE VELDE THE YOUNGER.

Beach with a Weyschuit Pulled up on Shore, c1673. Beach with a Weyschuit Pulled up on Shore, c1673. Creator: Willem van de Velde the Younger. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

IRKUTSK PONTOON BOAT ON THE ANGARA RIVER, 1904-1914. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

Irkutsk pontoon boat on the Angara River, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia Irkutsk pontoon boat on the Angara River, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

IRKUTSK: STEAM SHIP "BURIAT", 1904-1914. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

Irkutsk: Steam Ship "Buriat", 1904-1914. National Library of Russia Irkutsk: Steam Ship "Buriat", 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

SUKHUMI; GENERAL VIEW OF CITY AND BAY FROM CHERNIAVSKII MOUNTAIN, BETWEEN 1905 AND 1915. CREATOR: SERGEY MIKHAYLOVICH PROKUDIN-GORSKY.

Sukhumi; general view of city and bay from Cherniavskii Mountain, between 1905 and 1915. Capital city of the Republic of Abkhazia, and port on the Black Sea. Russian chemist and photographer Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky (1863-1944) was a pioneer in colour photography which he used to document early 20th-century Russia and her empire, including the vanishing way of life of tribal peoples along the Silk Route in Central Asia. In a railway-carriage darkroom provided by Czar Nicholas II, Prokudin-Gorsky used the three-colour photography process to record traditional costumes and occupations, churches and mosques - many now Unesco World Heritage sites - as well as modernisation in agriculture, industry and transport. Sukhumi; general view of city and bay from Cherniavskii Mountain, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

SALMON WORKS, BETWEEN C1900 AND C1930. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

Salmon works, between c1900 and c1930. Salmon works, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

THREE SISTERS MTS. (BACKGROUND), BETWEEN C1900 AND C1930. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

Three Sisters Mts. (background), between c1900 and c1930. Three Sisters Mts. (background), between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

SMALL WATER CRAFT, BETWEEN C1900 AND C1930. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

Small water craft, between c1900 and c1930. Small water craft, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

GOVERNMENT BARRACKS, BETWEEN C1900 AND C1930. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

Government barracks, between c1900 and c1930. Government barracks, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

ESKIMOS ON A DOCK, BETWEEN C1900 AND 1916. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

Eskimos on a dock, between c1900 and 1916. Eskimos on a dock, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

AERIAL VIEW OF KODIAK, BETWEEN C1900 AND C1930. CREATOR: LOMEN BROTHERS.

Aerial view of Kodiak, between c1900 and c1930. Aerial view of Kodiak, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Lomen Brothers. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

JAPANESE AND KOREAN COOLIES REMOVING SUPPLIES FROM WHARF OF CHEMULPO, C1904. CREATOR: ROBERT LEE DUNN.

Japanese and Korean coolies removing supplies from wharf of Chemulpo, c1904. Japanese and Korean coolies removing supplies from wharf of Chemulpo, c1904. Creator: Robert Lee Dunn. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

JAPANESE OFFICERS DIRECTING THE UNLOADING OF SUPPLIES, CHEMULPO, C1904. CREATOR: ROBERT LEE DUNN.

Japanese officers directing the unloading of supplies, Chemulpo, c1904. Japanese officers directing the unloading of supplies, Chemulpo, c1904. Creator: Robert Lee Dunn. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

ULEABORG PROVINCE, 1856. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.

Uleaborg Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856. Each card presents an overview of a particular province's culture, history, economy, and geography. The front of the card depicts such distinguishing features as rivers, mountains, major cities, and chief industries. The back of each card contains a map of the province, the provincial seal, information about the population, and the local costume of the inhabitants. National Library of Russia Uleaborg Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

VIEW OF VLADIVOSTOK, RUSSIA, FROM THE BAY OF THE GOLDEN HORN, 1899. CREATOR: ELEANOR LORD PRAY.

View of Vladivostok, Russia, from the Bay of the Golden Horn, 1899. Showing boats in the harbor. In the distance are market stalls by the shore, the Governor's House above them, the Admiral's Garden stretching along the Bay, the Admiralty (white building with cupola), and the Uspenskii Sobor (Cathedral of the Assumption) in the center. In: Photograph album of Pray family expatriate life in Vladivostok, Russia. Eleanor L. Pray Collection. View of Vladivostok, Russia, from the Bay of the Golden Horn, 1899. Creator: Eleanor Lord Pray. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

VIEW OF PETROPAVLOVSK HARBOUR FROM THE SEASIDE, 1813. CREATOR: KOZ'MA VASIL'EVICH CHESKY.

View of Petropavlovsk Harbour From the Seaside, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe. This atlas, published by the Russian Academy of Sciences in 1813, includes maps of Kruzenshtern's route and 109 plates based upon the drawings of V. G. Tilesius, a doctor, naturalist, and the official artist of the expedition. It is one of the largest publications of engravings from tsarist Russia. The subjects depicted include views of Sakhalin, Kamchatka, and the Kurile Islands; representations of Siberian natives and other peoples encountered during the voyage; and local fish and birds from throughout the South and North Pacific. View of Petropavlovsk Harbour From the Seaside, 1813. Creator: Koz'ma Vasil'evich Chesky. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

MONUMENT TO CAPTAIN CLERC AND DELILLE DE LA CROERE IN PETROPAVLOVSK HARBOUR, 1813. CREATOR: IVAN VASIL'EVICH CHESKY.

Monument to Captain Clerc and Delille De La Croere in Petropavlovsk Harbour, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe. This atlas, published by the Russian Academy of Sciences in 1813, includes maps of Kruzenshtern's route and 109 plates based upon the drawings of V. G. Tilesius, a doctor, naturalist, and the official artist of the expedition. It is one of the largest publications of engravings from tsarist Russia. The subjects depicted include views of Sakhalin, Kamchatka, and the Kurile Islands; representations of Siberian natives and other peoples encountered during the voyage; and local fish and birds from throughout the South and North Pacific. Monument to Captain Clerc and Delille De La Croere in Petropavlovsk Harbour, 1813. Creator: Ivan Vasil'evich Chesky. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

MEN REMOVING FISH FROM SEINE, BAILEYS HARBOR,1894 OR 1895. CREATOR: ALFRED LEE BROADBENT.

Men removing fish from seine, Baileys Harbor,1894 or 1895. In album: Documentary photographs of Alaska and the islands off its northern coast, 1894-1895, l. 31, no. C36. Men removing fish from seine, Baileys Harbor,1894 or 1895. Creator: Alfred Lee Broadbent. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

AT NASH HARBOR, NUNIVAK, ALASKA, C1929. CREATOR: EDWARD SHERIFF CURTIS.

At Nash Harbor, Nunivak, Alaska, c1929. At Nash Harbor, Nunivak, Alaska, c1929. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)

CANADA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, VANCOUVER, AERIAL VIEW OF COMMERCIAL DOCK

Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver, Aerial view of commercial dock (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/NADINE GINZEL)

CANADA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, VANCOUVER, AERIAL VIEW OF COMMERCIAL DOCK

Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver, Aerial view of commercial dock (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/NADINE GINZEL)

PANORAMA OF LOS CRISTIANOS IN THE EVENING LIGHT, TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN

Panorama of Los Cristianos in the evening light, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain (KEYSTONE/mauritius images/DIRK VON MALLINCKRODT)

GERMANY, HAMBURG, ST. PAULI PIER AT MOODY SUNRISE WITH ELBPHILHARMONIE IN BACKGROUND

Germany, Hamburg, St. Pauli pier at moody sunrise with Elbphilharmonie in background (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/KERSTIN BITTNER)

GERMANY, HAMBURG, ST. PAULI PIER AT MOODY SUNRISE WITH ELBPHILHARMONIE IN BACKGROUND

Germany, Hamburg, St. Pauli pier at moody sunrise with Elbphilharmonie in background (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/KERSTIN BITTNER)

GERMANY, HAMBURG, BOATS MOORED IN HARBOR AT SUNRISE

Germany, Hamburg, Boats moored in harbor at sunrise (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/KERSTIN BITTNER)

GERMANY, HAMBURG, ST. PAULI CLOCK TOWER AT MOODY AUTUMN DAWN

Germany, Hamburg, St. Pauli clock tower at moody autumn dawn (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/KERSTIN BITTNER)

GERMANY, HAMBURG, ST. PAULI CLOCK TOWER AT MOODY AUTUMN DAWN

Germany, Hamburg, St. Pauli clock tower at moody autumn dawn (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/KERSTIN BITTNER)

GERMANY, HAMBURG, BOATS MOORED IN BINNENHAFEN

Germany, Hamburg, Boats moored in Binnenhafen (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/KERSTIN BITTNER)

MODERN SKYSCRAPERS IN FRONT OF SEA IN HONG KONG CITY

Modern skyscrapers in front of sea in Hong Kong city (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/MARIO MARTINEZ)

MODERN FAMOUS SKYSCRAPERS IN FRONT OF SEA IN HONG KONG CITY

Modern famous skyscrapers in front of sea in Hong Kong city (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/MARIO MARTINEZ)

HONG KONG CITY IN FRONT OF SEA WITH FAMOUS BUILDINGS UNDER CLOUDY SKY

Hong Kong city in front of sea with famous buildings under cloudy sky (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/MARIO MARTINEZ)

FAMOUS BUILDINGS IN HONG KONG CITY ON SUNNY DAY

Famous buildings in Hong Kong city on sunny day (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/MARIO MARTINEZ)

VICTORIA HARBOR NEAR BUILDINGS IN HONG KONG CITY AT SUNSET

Victoria harbor near buildings in Hong Kong city at sunset (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/MARIO MARTINEZ)

VICTORIA HARBOR NEAR BUILDINGS IN HONG KONG CITY UNDER CLOUDY SKY AT SUNSET

Victoria harbor near buildings in Hong Kong city under cloudy sky at sunset (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/MARIO MARTINEZ)

DEUTSCHLAND HAFEN BRAKE

ARCHIV - 01.02.2024, Niedersachsen, Brake: Schiffe liegen im Hafen von Brake. Im Hafen war ein Binnenschiff leckgeschlagen. (zu dpa: «Binnenschiff leckgeschlagen: Wassereinbruch in Maschinenraum») Foto: Sina Schuldt/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++ (KEYSTONE/DPA/Sina Schuldt)

GERMANY, HAMBURG, BOATS MOORED IN FRONT OF ELBPHILHARMONIE AT DUSK

Germany, Hamburg, Boats moored in front of Elbphilharmonie at dusk (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/KERSTIN BITTNER)

GERMANY, HAMBURG, BOATS MOORED IN HARBOR AT DUSK WITH ELBPHILHARMONIE IN BACKGROUND

Germany, Hamburg, Boats moored in harbor at dusk with Elbphilharmonie in background (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/KERSTIN BITTNER)

GERMANY, HAMBURG, PORT OF HAMBURG AT DUSK WITH PEGELTURM IN FOREGROUND

Germany, Hamburg, Port of Hamburg at dusk with Pegelturm in foreground (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/KERSTIN BITTNER)

GERMANY, HAMBURG, PORT OF HAMBURG AT SUNSET WITH PEGELTURM IN FOREGROUND

Germany, Hamburg, Port of Hamburg at sunset with Pegelturm in foreground (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/KERSTIN BITTNER)

GERMANY, HAMBURG, SAILING SHIP WITH ELBPHILHARMONIE IN BACKGROUND

Germany, Hamburg, Sailing ship with Elbphilharmonie in background (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/KERSTIN BITTNER)

GERMANY, HAMBURG, CONTAINER SHIP AT PORT OF HAMBURG

Germany, Hamburg, Container ship at Port of Hamburg (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/KERSTIN BITTNER)

GERMANY, HAMBURG, MUSEUM SHIP SCHAARHORN AT SUNSET

Germany, Hamburg, Museum ship Schaarhorn at sunset (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/KERSTIN BITTNER)

GERMANY, HAMBURG, RIVERSIDE BUILDINGS WITH TOWER OF ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH IN BACKGROUND

Germany, Hamburg, Riverside buildings with tower of St. Nicholas Church in background (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/KERSTIN BITTNER)

GERMANY, HAMBURG, RAINBOW OVER SHIPS MOORED IN PORT OF HAMBURG

Germany, Hamburg, Rainbow over ships moored in Port of Hamburg (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/KERSTIN BITTNER)

BAU EINES U-BOOT-BUNKERS IN BREST, 1942

Brest (Frankreich),.Hafen..– Bau eines U-Boot-Bunkers während der deutschen Besetzung: Armierungsarbeiten..Foto, um 1942. (KEYSTONE/akg-images/akg-images)

ITALY, FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA, TRIESTE, VIEW OF CITY HARBOR AND SURROUNDING BUILDINGS IN SUMMER

Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Trieste, View of city harbor and surrounding buildings in summer (KEYSTONE/WESTEND61/A. TAMBOLY)