The Flickr Blockandtackle Image Generatr

This the view that was presented when we arrived for our sail on Oosterschelde. It was very exciting.

After feeling the force of Storm Ashley all over Ireland yesterday and last night, the work of the Commissioners of Irish Lights and the Royal National Lifeboat Institute is more appreciated than ever. Here we have construction work in difficult conditions at Inishtearaght in County Kerry. While I am not familiar with the island, that coast, for all its beauty, is open to the full force of the southwesterlies and the power of the North Atlantic, and no doubt the light was a blessing to mariners.

For those in peril on the sea!

Photographer: Perhaps Robert Stawell Ball, 1840-1913

Collection: Commissioners of Irish Lights Photographic Collection

Date: Circa 1890-1910 1906-1907 1913

NLI Ref: NPA CIL179

You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie

Block and tackle. Found it hanging around in St. Martin's, New Brunswick, Canada.

Dry aging slaughtered cows on an Amish farm in Mecosta County, Michigan, USA [No property release; editorial licensing only]

Dry aging slaughtered cows on an Amish farm in Mecosta County, Michigan, USA [No property release; editorial licensing only]

From the urban sophistication of Sackville Street in Dublin to the rocky wilds of Blackrock Island off County Mayo in the course of 24 hours! The Commissioners of Irish Lights team at work using a centuries old method for raising and lowering loads in difficult terrain. The derrick with ropes, blocks and tackle is as old as time and is a fascinating balance of science and hope, mathematics and muscle power that works!!!!

Photographer: Ball, Robert S. (Robert Stawell), 1840-1913


Collection: Commissioners of Irish Lights Photographic Collection

Date: Circa 1900 - 1909

NLI Ref: NPA CIL109

You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie

A dates work for the fisherman

“The Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise inside of Marshall Space Flight Center's (MSFC) Dynamic Test Stand for Mated Vertical Ground Vibration Tests (MVGVT). The tests marked the first time ever that the entire shuttle complement including Orbiter, External Tank, and Solid Rocket Boosters were vertically mated.”

The above is taken from a very similar image, attributed with a date of 6 October 1978, and linked to below.

Also, the same image, attributed with the date of 6 October 1978:

“The first complete Space Shuttle launch vehicle ever assembled was mated in the Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala. Dynamic Test Stand in October 1978 for the second phase of the ground vibration tests. Here, the orbiter and solid rocket motors are mated to the huge external tank for testing that verified that the Shuttle would perform as predicted during launch.”

So, a very nice photograph, of a quietly historic Space Shuttle Program milestone that…ONE GUESS - that’s right - is LEFT-TO-RIGHT REVERSED. Why not? The ignominious tradition lives on. At least they managed to stumble upon 'right' in other photos of this event.

Lots of nice photos, some pertinent to this one:

forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=35828.240
Credit: NASA Spaceflight Forum website

Also:

www.nasa.gov/feature/40-years-ago-space-shuttle-enterpris...

With a dearth of comparable/available imagery to go on…in fact, the only image I came across that’s similar & linked to below, this shows BP-26 being mated to the SA-8/AS-104 launch vehicle on Launch Complex 37B (LC-37B).
The radial configuration of the forward restraint straps of the Pegasus B/Pegasus 2 (micro)meteoroid detection satellite can be seen inside the cavity of the Command Module. I think the squarish structure to be two of the stowed/folded solar panels of the satellite.

Note: The above corrected description is based on input below. An obvious & total bonehead blunder on my part.

Despite having seen better days, the photograph has retained its gloss and is of amazing resolution.

Television footage of Pegasus 1 deployment:

youtu.be/FT6bMnJHSTQ
Credit: Retro Space HD/YouTube

The foremast of the Duyfken

This photo was taken from the deck of the tall ship Duyfken as we returned to port at the Australian National Maritime Museum at Darling Harbour, Sydney. We thoroughly enjoyed our three hour cruise/sail.

“Scientists look forward to the time when the moon and planets will be explored for mineral wealth that can be shipped back to earth. This concept of a space vehicle was created by the research laboratories of Northrop Corp. Equipped with caterpillar treads and a rocket system, it would be capable of crawling or making short flights over moon terrain.”

I like these vehicles and the tricycle configuration of the treads. They have a Nick Stanilla/Roy Scarfo look to them…other than those treads. And the Geologist-Astronaut being lowered into the crevasse, coiled rope on his right hip, with flashlight & geologic hammer/pick at the ready on his left thigh.

Also:

dreamsofspace.blogspot.com/2015/07/man-to-moon-1962-part-...
Credit: John Sisson/"Dreams of Space" blogspot

The (I assume Northrop Corp.) artist is ‘Todd’. Unfortunately, nothing on him/her. I remember seeing another work by him/her of a lunar scene, which was also quite unique. I think I took a screen grab of it...or downloaded it(?) If so, damned if I know where it is.
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