XEE4162253: Second voyage (1772-1775) of Captain James Cook (1728-1779): the islands of ice (iceberg), crossings on the path of the cape of circumcision (Bouvet Island, Antarctica) - illustration taken from “The Great Mariners of the 18th century””, 1879 - 1 of the 3 volumes of the “Histoire generale des grands voyages et des grands voyageurs” by Jules Verne, Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4162291: Expedition by Jean Francois de Survillle (1717-1770) in the South Seas (1769-1770): the sailors of Surville gather the weapons of the indigenous people who died during the battle (New Ireland, Papua New Guinee) - illustration taken from “The Great Mariners of the 18th century””, 1879 - 1 of the 3 volumes of The “General History of Great Travels and of the frequent travelers”” by Jules Verne, Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4185135: Alone across the ocean: Alain Gerbault (1893-1941), French navigator, heros of the crossing of the Atlantic, left aboard a cutter for Polynesia, where he fell in love. Print on the front page of “” The illustrious of the small newspaper””, 1932. Private Collection, Anonymous / Bridgeman Images
XEE4185809: A marine monster captures in Mediterranee: the fierce struggle of fishermen Paulin Allegre, Francois and Adrien Reboul to kill the gigantic animal, which they think is a dolphin dog, caught in their net near Marseille and Prado beach. Engraving in “” Le Petité Journal illustrious”” on 11/07/1926. Private collection., Anonymous / Bridgeman Images
XEE4189457: The rescue of the crew of a submarine (submarine), fails to the bottom of the water, after being able to bring the front part up to the surface. They signal their distress by a fire. Illustration taken from “” Le petit journal”” from 18/12/1921 Collection privee, Anonymous / Bridgeman Images
XEE4193155: Senegal, Mayotte, Ile de Sainte Marie, Nossi Be (Nossi-be or Nosy-be or Nosy be), Africa. Elephant, crocodile and boat in a river. Series on the French colonies. Chromolithography (Chromo) “” the geographic thread””, circa 1920. Private collection., French School, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images