Signal Collection (#5)

Dutch soldiers on Belgian Frontier, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Dutch soldiers on Belgian Frontier, between 1914 and c1915. Soldiers during World War I

1977 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 11: Clay Regazzoni, Ensign N177 Ford raises his right arm to signal to Carlos Reutemann

1973 Belgian GP
ZOLDER, BELGIUM - MAY 20: Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus 72E Ford raises his hand in celebration after claiming 3rd position at the chequered flag during the Belgian GP at Zolder on May 20

1982 Caesars Palace GP
STREETS OF LAS VEGAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SEPTEMBER 25: The Williams team inform one of its drivers to ease off in the Nevada heat

1929 Essex MC 6 Hour Endurance Race
BROOKLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 29: Dr Dudley Benjafield, Alfa Romeo in the pit lane during the Essex MC 6 Hour Endurance Race at Brooklands on June 29, 1929 in Brooklands, United Kingdom

Lehigh Valley Railroad Station, Shenandoah, PA, USA
Lehigh Valley Railroad Station, Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, USA, with people waiting on the platform. Date: circa 1907

Boeing RC-135U-BN Combat Sent 3 63-9792
United States Air Force - Boeing RC-135U-BN Combat Sent 3 63-9792 (msn 18706). Built as an RC-135B specification from the outset and later modified by Martin as an RC-135C

Signal, 1915. Artist: Henri Victor Gabriel Le Fauconnier
Signal, 1915. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Whitchurch Station, Shropshire
A view of Whitchurch station in Shropshire, showing two steam locomotives at the station, the signal gantry and the signal box in the distance. Whitchurch station opened in September 1858

Yellow Guinea pig standing up and squeaking, against white background

Lighthouse at the Old Venetian Port, dusk, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

Old Venetian Port, dusk, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

Lighthouse at the Old Venetian Port, sunset, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

Lighthouse at the Old Venetian Port, detailed view, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

Lighthouse at the Old Venetian Port, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

Old Venetian Port, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

Lighthouse at the Old Venetian Port at sunrise, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

View towards the Old Venetian Port and Fortezza Castle, dusk, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

View towards the Old Venetian Port and Fortezza Castle, sunset, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greece

Venetian Harbour at sunset, elevated view, City of Chania, Crete, Greece

Venetian Harbour, elevated view, City of Chania, Crete, Greece

Old Town Waterfront at sunrise, City of Chania, Crete, Greece

Venetian Lighthouse at sunrise, City of Chania, Crete, Greece

Venetian Lighthouse at dawn, City of Chania, Crete, Greece

El Morro Castle and Lighthouse at sunset, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

San Salvador de la Punta and El Morro Castle and Lighthouse, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

Faro del Morro, lighthouse, Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba

El Morro Castle and Lighthouse, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

close-up view of coastal landscape with lighthouse on Pantelleria Island at twilight, Sicily, Italy
19th Century, Architecture, Attraction, Backlit, Bay, Beacon, Beautiful, Beauty In Nature, Blue Sky, Breathtaking, Building, Building Exterior, Built Structure, Clear Sky, Close-Up, Coast, Coastal

Scenic view of coastal landscape with lighthouse on Pantelleria Island at twilight, Sicily, Italy
19th Century, Architecture, Attraction, Bay, Beacon, Beautiful, Beauty In Nature, Blue Sky, Breathtaking, Building, Building Exterior, Built Structure, Clear Sky, Coast, Coastal, Color Image

1982 French GP
CIRCUIT PAUL RICARD, FRANCE - JULY 25: Rene Arnoux, Renault RE30B, leading the race, is signalled one lap to go during the French GP at Circuit Paul Ricard on July 25, 1982 in Circuit Paul Ricard

The Cherbourg Fetes - Arrival of Her Majesty at Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Cherbourg Fetes - Arrival of Her Majesty at Cherbourg, 1858. When the Queen [Victoria] and her suite arrived at Cherbourg there were great demonstrations on shore

The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Creator: Richard Principal Leitch
The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Queen Victoria travels to France. On Thursday week the Victoria and Albert, on her way to Cherbourg

Steam locomotive approaching a bridge, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Steam locomotive approaching a bridge, 1858. From "Illustrated London News", 1858

The Royal Thames Yacht Club Match, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Thames Yacht Club Match, 1858. Whisper; Undine; Zuleika; Oriole; Julia; Dart; Violet, Midge; Silver Star; Emily; Pearl; Vampire...The signal for getting under way was fired by direction of

Paglesham Regatta - Start of the First-Class Oyster-Smacks, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Paglesham Regatta - Start of the First-Class Oyster-Smacks, 1858. Britannia; Rosalind; Don Juan; Waterwitch; Gnome...The day was beautifully fine, with a good breeze from the north-west

Broad-Street, Philadelphia, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: C.R
Broad-Street, Philadelphia, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876....view of Broad-street, at the crossing of the Pennsylvania and Reading line of railroad

Wreck of the Strathmore on the Crozet Islands: Turf Tower erected by the Survivors...1876. Creator: W. H. O
Wreck of the Strathmore on the Crozet Islands: Turf Tower erected by the Survivors - making signals to a ship, from sketches supplied by Mr. Spencer Joslen, First-Class Passenger, 1876

The Prince of Wales landing at St. John, New Brunswick... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales landing at St. John, New Brunswick, [Canada], - from a drawing by our special artist G. H. Andrews, 1860. His Royal Highness [future King Edward VII] reached the harbour of St

Embarkation of the Prince of Wales in H.M.S. "Hero" at Plymouth for Canada, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Embarkation of the Prince of Wales in H.M.S. "Hero" at Plymouth for Canada, 1860. The future King Edward VII goes on a royal visit to North America - sailors manning the yards

The British Push Into Flanders; Along the road from Ypres to Menin... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The British Push Into Flanders; Along the road from Ypres to Menin, on the morning of October 30, 1917: English troops from the Northern Counties await the signal for the attack during which they

Le blocus Sous-Marin forcé par L'; Le debarquement, a Bordeaux, du commandant... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Le blocus Sous-Marin force par L ; Le debarquement, a Bordeaux, du commandant Tucker, de l , 1917. First World War: (German) submarine blockade broken by the SS Orleans - Commander (Allen)

Boys signal to a ship from a sinking rowing boat, in or before 1894. Creator: Willem Wenckebach
Boys signal to a ship from a sinking rowing boat, in or before 1894. In the semi-darkness three boys are at sea in a rowing boat. One waves with a handkerchief to a sailing ship

The arrival of the Prince of Wales in Plymouth Harbour - H.M.S. "Impregnable" firing a salute, 1860. The future King Edward VII returns from a tour of North America

Plymouth Regatta - start of yachts in the first race - froma sketch by J. Offord, Plymouth, 1860. Creator: Smyth
Plymouth Regatta - start of yachts in the first race - from a sketch by J. Offord, Plymouth, 1860. The annual Royal Western Yacht Club of England

Mounted Mameluke Chieftain Calling for Aid, 1817. Creator: Antoine-Jean Gros
Mounted Mameluke Chieftain Calling for Aid, 1817

View of the city of Paramaribo and Fort Zeelandia, 1772. Creator: Frederik Jägerschiöld
View of the city of Paramaribo and Fort Zeelandia, 1772. Gezicht van een Gedeelte der stad Paramaribo en het Fort Zelandia in Rio Suriname'. Sailing ships with British and Dutch flags

The Great Western Docks, Plymouth: the Graving Dock, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Great Western Docks, Plymouth: the Graving Dock, 1857.... the plans...were prepared by Mr. I. K. Brunel, and carried out under the superintendence of Mr

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"Unveiling the Power of Signals: From HMS Victory to Synapse Junctions" From the historic decks of HMS Victory, flags fluttered in a mesmerizing dance, carrying Admiral Nelson's famous signal at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. These flags, representing the Royal Navy, became symbols of communication and unity amidst chaos. Flags have long been used as signals by seafarers and armies alike. Nelson's ingenious use of them allowed him to outmaneuver his enemies and secure victory. Even today, these vibrant banners continue to convey messages on naval vessels worldwide. But signals extend beyond maritime battles; they permeate our everyday lives. Just like an underground tube train speeding through tunnels beneath bustling cities or the synapse nerve junctions transmitting electrical impulses within our bodies they can everywhere. In Scotland's Isle of Lewis, part of Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides archipelago, ancient standing stones stand tall against windswept landscapes—a silent yet powerful signal from our ancestors about their existence and beliefs. As dawn breaks over Tacking Point Lighthouse, its light piercing through darkness with unwavering determination becomes a beacon signaling safety for ships navigating treacherous waters. Even railways rely on signals for smooth operations. The Railway Station & Signal Box in Paddock Wood, Kent stands as a testament to this intricate system that ensures trains travel safely along their tracks. And who can forget H. M. S. Invincible? This mighty warship once sailed proudly across oceans—its presence alone serving as a formidable signal that echoed strength and dominance throughout history books. Yet perhaps no other symbol carries such weight as H. M. S Victory flying Nelson's famous signal on 21 October 1905—an enduring reminder of bravery and sacrifice etched into Portsmouth Harbour's memory forevermore. Whether it be through flags unfurling atop masts or neurons firing within us all—signals connect us across time and space, transcending language barriers.