Antique ship prints from the 1850s-1880s

Antique wood block prints of ships

Original 125-160 year old wood block prints from various publications such as
The Illustrated London News, Gleason's Magazine, Leslie's Magazine, etc., from the 1850s-1880s.

All prints are adhered to thick card stock, as the paper used during this time period was extremely thin and in need of additional support. Sizes vary and are given below the thumbnail images.

Please click on the thumbnails below for an enlarged view and to assess condition.
Some foxing or other age-related issues may be present.

The Australian Clipper-ship, 'Marco Polo.'

The Australian Clipper-ship, "Marco Polo."

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 8.75 x 5.875 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-1

Eupatoria---The Harbour

Eupatoria---The Harbour

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9 x 6 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-2

$10

The New Screw Steam-ship 'Adelaide.'

The New Screw Steam-ship 'Adelaide.'

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9.75 x 4.75 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-3

$15

The Screw Steam-ship 'Sydney' Built for the Australian Royal-Mail Steam Navigation Company

The Screw Steam-ship 'Sydney' Built for the Australian Royal-Mail Steam Navigation Company

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9 x 4 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-4

$15

H.M.S. Raleigh

H.M.S. Raleigh

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9.125 x 6.75 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-5

The City Steamboat Company's Vessels

The City Steamboat Company's Vessels

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9 x 5 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-6

$10

The Leopold II, Antwert to Valparaiso Mail Steamer

The Leopold II, Antwert to Valparaiso Mail Steamer

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9 x 5.75 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-7

$15

H.M. Steamer 'Snake' Defending herself from the Fire of the Russian Battery at Kertch

H.M. Steamer 'Snake' Defending herself from the Fire of the Russian Battery at Kertch

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9.5 x 5 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-8

$15

Launch of the Iron Steam-ship 'Atrato,' at Greenock

Launch of the Iron Steam-ship 'Atrato,' at Greenock

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 8.875 x 4.875 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-9

$15

The Screw-steamer Abydos, for the Livingstone Search Expedition.

The Screw-steamer Abydos, for the Livingstone Search Expedition.

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9 x 6.25 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-10

$15

Departure of the Imperial Visitors in the 'Empress' Steamer for Boulogne

Departure of the Imperial Visitors in the 'Empress' Steamer for Boulogne

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 8.875 x 6.75 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-11

$15

Harwich

Harwich

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9 x 6 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-12

$20

The Steam-ship Angelo, of the Wilson Line (Hull and Christiania).

The Steam-ship Angelo, of the Wilson Line (Hull and Christiania).

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9 x 6.375 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-13

$15

The Steam-ship Hindoo, for the Wilson Line to India by the Suez Canal

The Steam-ship Hindoo, for the Wilson Line to India by the Suez Canal

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9 x 5.125 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-14

$15

The Screw-steamer Glenartney, the First China Tea-ship of the Season

The Screw-steamer Glenartney, the First China Tea-ship of the Season

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9 x 5.75 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-15

$5
(see damage on enlargement)

The Daphne, with Lord Mayo's Remains on board.

The Daphne, with Lord Mayo's Remains on board.

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9 x 7 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-16

$15

The New Steam-ship Othello for the Suez Canal Route to India

The New Steam-ship Othello for the Suez Canal Route to India

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 8.875 x 5.25 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-17

$15

The British Steamer 'Bengal' bringing a supposed Russian Prize into Madra Harbour

The British Steamer 'Bengal' bringing a supposed Russian Prize into Madra Harbour

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9 x 6 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-18

$20

'The Europa' Steam-ship leaving Kingstown, with the 90th Regiment on board, for the Seat of War

'The Europa' Steam-ship leaving Kingstown, with the 90th Regiment on board, for the Seat of War

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9.125 x 6 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-19

$15

Destruction of Sulineh, at the Mouth of the Danube

Destruction of Sulineh, at the Mouth of the Danube

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9 x 5.75 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-20

$15

H.M. Twin Screw Sailing Gunboat Rifleman

H.M. Twin Screw Sailing Gunboat Rifleman

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9 x 6.5 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-21

$15

H.M. Iron-Clad Ram Rupert

H.M. Iron-Clad Ram Rupert

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9.125 x 6.675 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-22

$15

Pulo Way and Acheen Head

Pulo Way and Acheen Head

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9 x 6 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-23

$15

Launch of 'The Napoleon III.,' at Ardrossan

Launch of 'The Napoleon III.,' at Ardrossan

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9.25 x 4.5 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-24

$15

'The Prince of Wales' Steam-ship leaving Blackwall with Navvies for the Crimea

'The Prince of Wales' Steam-ship leaving Blackwall with Navvies for the Crimea

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 8.75 x 4.75 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-25

$10

The 'Great Britain' Steam-ship leaving Princes Pier, Liverpool, for Australia

The 'Great Britain' Steam-ship leaving Princes Pier, Liverpool, for Australia

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9.125 x 5.125 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-26

$15

The Star Approaching the Quay

The Star Approaching the Quay

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 8.875 x 6.75 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-27

$20

Funeral of the late Admiral Boxer.---Removal of the Remains from 'The Jason,' in Balaclava Harbour

Funeral of the late Admiral Boxer.---Removal of the Remains from 'The Jason,' in Balaclava Harbour

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9 x 4.75 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-28

$15

'The Miranda' in the ice off Nargen Island, Gulf of Finland

'The Miranda' in the ice off Nargen Island, Gulf of Finland

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 9 x 4.125 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-29

$10

Wreck of the Steamer Batavier in the Thames, near Barking

Wreck of the Steamer Batavier in the Thames, near Barking

Original wood block print from circa 1850s-1880s, backed with thick card stock

Approximately 8 x 4.125 inches

REFERENCE NUMBER: S-30

$15

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