English Channel Collection (#6)

Wreck of the "Superb", as Seen through a Telescope, from Jersey, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of the "Superb", as Seen through a Telescope, from Jersey, 1850. The wreck...occurred on the Minquiers Rocks [south of Jersey in the Channel Islands]

Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais - The Electric Wire at Cape Grinez, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais - The Electric Wire at Cape Grinez, 1850. Ships laying a telegraph cable between England and France

Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais - The Goliah Steamer...1850. Creator: Unknown
Submarine Electric Telegraph between Dover and Calais - The Goliah Steamer "Paying Out" the Electric Wire, 1850

The Royal Yacht Squadron Saluting the French Squadron - sketched by the Hon. Dudley Pelham, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Yacht Squadron Saluting the French Squadron - sketched by the Hon. Dudley Pelham, 1850. French and British warships at a naval review off the coast of Cherbourg

Margate, Outer View of the Pier, Coast of Kent, and from Fort Cliffs, published June 1, 1805

Margate, Inner View of the Pier, Bathing Rooms, and taken from the Shipwrights, June 1, 1805
Margate, Inner View of the Pier, Bathing Rooms, and taken from the Shipwrights, published June 1, 1805

Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella) feeding on plankton near surface, Falmouth, English Channel, Cornwall, UK. July

The Thames Class Dover Lifeboat coming to the assistance of the fishing vessel Opportunity which caught fire off of Folkestone. 23rd September 1994

The cross channel ferry Stena Horse leaves Folkestone as David Jason films the Darling Buds of May on the landing stage at harbour 29th May 1991

Prefabricated Ports, each as big as Gibraltar were manufactured in Britain in sections, towed across the Channel, and set down off the coast of Normandy

George Greenwell aboard the sailing barge Ardwina of the Isle of Wight April 1936 " LENSMAN" TURNS PENMAN TO PICTURE THE LIFE OF A BARGEE LENSMAN

Two Prefabricated Ports, each as big as Gibraltar were manufactured in Britain in sections, towed across the Channel, and set down off the coast of Normandy

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) male hovers over sea oak (Halidrys siliquosa). Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, England, United Kingdom. English Channel. North East Atlantic Ocean

Spiny seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) adult female in a meadow of (Zostera marina) seagrass. Studland Bay, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel, North East Atlantic Ocean

Double exposure of a Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) with underwater sun beams. Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

The Torpedoing of the Channel Steamer Sussex, First World War, March 1916, (c1920)....view of the vessel beached at Boulogne, showing how the bows were blown clean off by the explosion

RF - Basking shark (Ceterhinus maximus) feeding on plankton in Senen Cove, Cornwall, UK. June. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Sunfish (Mola mola) basking at the surface on summers day. Penzance, Cornwall, England, British Isles, August. North East Atlantic Ocean

Map of Belgium and Northern France, c1914, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Map of Belgium and Northern France, c1914, (c1920). How the area looked at the start of the First World War. From " The Great World War - A History" Volume I, edited by Frank A Mumby

Jewel anemones (Corynactis viridis) Guillaumesse, Sark, British Channel Islands

Red Fingers Soft Coral (Alcyonium glomeratum) Sark, British Channel Islands

Eggs of Common whelk (Buccinum undatum) on seaweed washed up on beach, Sark, British Channel Islands

Pennants Topshell (Gibbula pennanti) and Purple Topshell (Gibbula umbilicalis) sea shells on beach, showing difference between species, sea shells on beach, Sark, British Channel Islands

Small-eyed Ray (Raja microocellata) on sea floor, Bouley Bay, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Common Hermit Crab (Pagurus bernhardus) Bouley Bay, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Hairy Crab (Pilumnus hirtellus) on seaweed on the beach, Sark, British Channel Islands

Peacock Tube Worm (Sabella pavonina) with Cuttlefish eggs, Bouley Bay, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Eggs of Long-spined sea scorpion (Taurulus bubalis) on sea shore, possibly being predated by Painted Topshell, Guernsey, British Channel Islands

Furbelows (Saccorhiza polyschides) English Channel, off the coast of Sark, Channel Islands, August

John dory (Zeus faber) profile portrait, Channel Islands, UK October

Shell of Purple heart urchin (Spatangus purpureus) Channel Islands, UK

Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) close up of face, Channel Islands, UK July

Green sea urchin (Psammechinus miliaris) Channel Islands, UK March

Dogfish egg case / Mermaids purse (Scyliorhinus sp) on fan coral, Channel Isles, UK, August

Edible crab (Cancer pagurus) underwater, looking up, Channel Isles, UK, June

Crevice sea cucumber (Aslia lefevrei) in rock crevice, Channel Isles, UK, April

Yellow hedgehog sponge (Polymastia boletiformis) underwater, Channel Isles, UK, June

Giant scallop (Pecten maximus) on seabed, feeding, showing mantle, Channel Isles, UK, June

Golf ball sponge (Tethya citrina) underwater, Channel Isles, UK, July

The Cobb, Lyme Regis, Jurassic Coast, Dorset, England, UK. December 2010

Rock formations at Kimmeridge Bay, Clavell Tower in background, Isle of Purbeck, Jurassic Coast, Dorset, England, UK. December 2010

Yellow / spiny seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) female sheltering is meadow of common Eelgrass (Zostera marina) Studland Bay, Dorset, UK, August

Bed of Common mussels (Mytilus edulis) growing on rocks, feeding, Megavissey, Cornwall, UK, May

Lesser spotted catshark / Dogfish shark (Scyliorhinus canicula) hiding amongst seaweeds, Babbacombe Bay, Devon, UK, April

Masked crab (Corystes cassivelaunus) on sandy seabed, Studland Bay, Dorset, UK, May

Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella) swimming over a rocky reef, Plymouth, Devon, UK, August

Leachs spider crab (Inachus phalangium) sheltering from the current beneath tentacles of Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) Selsey, West Sussex, UK, May

Blue sharks (Prionace glauca) cruise beneath the surface of the English Channel. Penzance, Cornwall, England, British Isles. North East Atlantic Ocean, August

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The English Channel, a stunning body of water that separates the southern coast of England from northern France, is a sight to behold. From the picturesque town of Salcombe in Devon to the breathtaking view of the Seven Sisters from Seaford Head in East Sussex, this channel offers an array of mesmerizing landscapes. Weymouth and Lyme Regis in Dorset showcase their coastal charm along the English Channel, with sandy beaches and quaint seaside towns. As night falls, it transforms into a captivating spectacle when viewed from space, illuminating the UK like a shining gem. Nature enthusiasts will be captivated by Cuckmere Haven in East Sussex, where the River Cuckmere meets the English Channel amidst South Downs National Park. The area boasts dense growths of Bootlace seaweed that create an enchanting underwater world. Further west lies Wheal Coates in Cornwall—a testament to its mining history—where an abandoned tin mine stands as a reminder of past endeavors. Meanwhile, Old Harry Rocks on Swanage's Jurassic Coast welcomes visitors with awe-inspiring sunrises that paint vibrant hues across the sky. Historical maps such as Matthew Paris's depiction from 1250 and a map dating back to 1891 offer glimpses into how these regions have evolved over time. And no mention would be complete without mentioning Durdle Door—a natural limestone arch located at Lulworth Cove—which has earned UNESCO World Heritage Site status for its geological significance. The English Channel truly encompasses diverse beauty—from charming coastal towns to ancient landmarks—and serves as a gateway connecting countries and cultures alike. Its allure continues to draw visitors who seek solace within its tranquil waters and scenic surroundings.