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Historic Dyea Townsite - National Parks Gallery

Historic Dyea Townsite - National Parks Gallery

Wharf pilings With the 1899 construction of the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway in nearby Skagway and the demise of the gold rush, parts of the planking disappeared from the wharf. The White Pass railroad p... More

Historic Dyea Townsite - National Parks Gallery

Historic Dyea Townsite - National Parks Gallery

Wharf pilings Although the Arctic Construction Company purchased the wharf in August 1901 with plans to reconstruct it to link with a projected railroad, the venture failed. The wharf burned in 1901, and all t... More

Historic Coaling Pier Pilings - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Historic Coaling Pier Pilings - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

In the late 1800s the US Navy built coaling warehouses and piers to refuel their ships. Eventually a particularly strong hurricane saw to the destruction of these structures and the Navy decided not to rebuild ... More

Dock Rollers, Fort Matanzas - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Dock Rollers, Fort Matanzas - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

The docks here at the park are designed to float with the tides. Rollers are put in place to allow the dock to smoothly move on the pilings. This picture shows one of the rollers missing. The high winds and ... More

Memorial Bridge. Drilling in water for pilings of Memorial Bridge

Memorial Bridge. Drilling in water for pilings of Memorial Bridge

Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction. Installing pilings II

Construction. Installing pilings II

Public domain photograph of Washington DC area, 1920s-1930s, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction. Installing pilings I

Construction. Installing pilings I

Public domain photograph of construction site, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Guntersville Dam and powerhouse. End of spillway deck at navigation lock. Heavy concrete pilings serve as bumpers for gantry deck cranes. Wing houses lock operating machinery and control room

Guntersville Dam and powerhouse. End of spillway deck at navigation lo...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a power station, dam, electric generator, industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

2/65. Cordova - Shows project area including dredge, small boat breakwater moored pilings and floats, on right and bulkhead on left

2/65. Cordova - Shows project area including dredge, small boat breakw...

Cordova Public domain photograph of Alaska, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Docks demise - This is a view of pilings that remain of the Valdez sock. The remainder of the ocean dock disappeared in Alaska's earthquake and tidal wave that struck on Good Friday

Docks demise - This is a view of pilings that remain of the Valdez soc...

Valdez Public domain photograph of Alaska, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A view of pilings being driven into the Agua-Guagua Channel during an Army Corps of Engineers civil works project

A view of pilings being driven into the Agua-Guagua Channel during an ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

A close-up view of Coast Guard inland construction tender Saginaw (WLIC-803) setting pilings with the training carrier USS LEXINGTON (AVT-16) in the background

A close-up view of Coast Guard inland construction tender Saginaw (WLI...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Hilton Release Status: Relea... More

A commerical tug boat pushes the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST 1180) closer to a row of pilings as the ship prepares to tie up at a landing. The MANITOWOC is arriving to embark the Marine Corps units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD

A commerical tug boat pushes the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Pilings uprooted by the strong winds and heavy seas that hit the area during the passage of Hurricane Bob lean against the pier at the Navy Beach Club

Pilings uprooted by the strong winds and heavy seas that hit the area ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Ed And Tc, Newport State: Rhode Island(RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: David Sanders Release Status: Re... More

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from the 497th Engineering Company, use steel template to space out six-inch pilings which will compose the frame of the new border fence separating the United States and Mexico. They then use a two-ton hammer capable of 7,000 pounds of force to drive the pilings in. The crane used to hold the hammer rest on the elevated causeway built by Navy Seabees of Amphibious Construction Battalion One (ACB-1) as part of Joint Task Force Six (JTF6). The border patrol will attach steel runway matting to the fence

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from the 497th Engineering Company, use s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Border Field St Park San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 M. C. Farrington Releas... More

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from the 497th Engineering Company, use steel template to space out six-inch pilings which will compose the frame of the new international fence separating the United States of America from the Republic of Mexico. They will then use a two-ton hammer capable of 7,000 pounds of force to drive the pilings in. The crane used to hold the hammer rest on the elevated causeway built by Navy Seabees of Amphibious Construction Battalion One (ACB-1) as part of Joint Task Force Six (JTF6)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from the 497th Engineering Company, use s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Border Field St Park San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 M. C. Farrington Releas... More

Library of Environmental Images, Office of Research and Development (ORD), September 1996 - Water - Swans swimming among rotten pilings

Library of Environmental Images, Office of Research and Development (O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Keywords: Water pollution Credit: K. Kiley Digital Photographs Relating to the Environment

[Hurricane Katrina] Dauphin Island, Mobile County, Al, 9-9-05 -- This house was damaged and there were homes on the remaining pilings. Hurricane Katrina caused extensive damage along he Gulf Coast and thousands of people have been displaced. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Dauphin Island, Mobile County, Al, 9-9-05 -- This...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Boh Bros Construction Co. LLC fill in steel sheet pilings placed around the 17th Street Canal in New Orleans, La., Dec. 21, 2005, after being damaged by Hurricane Katrina. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting assessments in New Orleans after the hurricane. (U.S. Army photo by F.T. Eyre) (Released)

Boh Bros Construction Co. LLC fill in steel sheet pilings placed aroun...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: F.T. Eyre, Acoe Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A pile driver working the steel sheet pilings along the London Avenue Bridge damaged by Hurricane Katrina, in New Orleans, La on Dec. 21, 2005. (U.S. Army photo by F.T. Eyre) (Released)

A pile driver working the steel sheet pilings along the London Avenue ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: F.T. Eyre, Acoe Release Status: Released to Pub... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The remnant pilings of a long-gone dock appear to float in air due to their reflection in the blue, still water of a pond near NASA Kennedy Space Center. The area is north of the Launch Complex 39 Area and art of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which shares a boundary with the center. The wildlife refuge is a habitat for more than 310 species of birds, 25 mammals, 117 fishes and 65 amphibians and reptiles. In addition, the Refuge supports 19 endangered or threatened wildlife species on Federal or State lists, more than any other single refuge in the U.S. KSC-06pd0033

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The remnant pilings of a long-gone dock ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The remnant pilings of a long-gone dock appear to float in air due to their reflection in the blue, still water of a pond near NASA Kennedy Space Center. The area is north of the ... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-31-06 -- London Ave Canal, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work on the interim gate structures pilings (background) while workman (foreground) prepare the area for the pump platforms that will pump New Orleans drainage water out of the canal over the flood gates and into the lake. FEMA is helping Local governments repair the Levee system to Cat 4 specification by June 1st under its Public Assistance program to help prevent future levee failures. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-31-06 -- London Ave Canal, U.S....

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss, October 23, 2007 -- Construction workers removes an old piling from the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor. Once they have removed all of the pilings, the crew will begin to dredge the harbor as part of a FEMA-funded public assistance project. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss, October 23, 2007 -- Construction wor...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, October 23, 2007 -- A construction crew removes an old piling from the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor. Once they have removed all of the pilings, the crew will begin to dredge the harbor as part of a FEMA-funded public assistance project. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, October 23, 2007 -- A construction cre...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the crane crawler is being used to lift pilings from a barge. The pilings will be used to help construct new lightning towers on Launch Pad 39B for the Constellation Program and Ares/Orion launches. Pad B will be the site of the first Ares vehicle launch, including Ares I-X which is scheduled for April 2009. Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3140

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the crane crawler is being used to lift pilings from a barge. The pilings will be used to help construct n... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the crane crawler is being used to lift pilings from a barge. The pilings will be used to help construct new lightning towers on Launch Pad 39B for the Constellation Program and Ares/Orion launches. Pad B will be the site of the first Ares vehicle launch, including Ares I-X which is scheduled for April 2009. Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3139

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the crane crawler is being used to lift pilings from a barge. The pilings will be used to help construct n... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the crane crawler begins lifting pilings from the barge. The pilings will be used to help construct new lightning towers on Launch Pad 39B for the Constellation Program and Ares/Orion launches. Pad B will be the site of the first Ares vehicle launch, including Ares I-X which is scheduled for April 2009. Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3141

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the crane crawler begins lifting pilings from the barge. The pilings will be used to help construct new li... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the crane crawler moves pilings it lifted from the barge. The pilings will be used to help construct new lightning towers on Launch Pad 39B for the Constellation Program and Ares/Orion launches. Pad B will be the site of the first Ares vehicle launch, including Ares I-X which is scheduled for April 2009. Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3142

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Launch Complex 39 Area turn basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the crane crawler moves pilings it lifted from the barge. The pilings will be used to help construct new l... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, pilings are being pounded into the ground to help construct lightning towers for the Constellation Program and Ares/Orion launches. Pad B will be the site of the first Ares vehicle launch, including Ares I-X which is scheduled for April 2009. Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3294

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Spa...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, pilings are being pounded into the ground to help construct lightning towers for the Constellation Program and Ares/Orion launche... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 4, 2008 -- The railroad attempted to prevent this bridge from being pulled off it's pilings by weighing it down with train cars filled with gravel. In the face of the river's strength during the flood, the attempt was futile. Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 4, 2...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Hurricane Ike] Galveston Island, TX, September 22, 2008 -- Businesses that were allowed to build on piling in the Gulf of Mexico along Seawall Boulevard are destroyed and/or gone due to Hurricane Ike. The pilings with no structure on it is where Hooters previously stood. Jocelyn Augusitno/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Galveston Island, TX, September 22, 2008 -- Businesses...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Hurricane Ike] Bolivar Peninsula, TX, September 24, 2008 -- A number of houses remain standing next to pilings where neighboring houses once stood. The peninsula has pockets of complete detestation from Hurricane Ike. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Bolivar Peninsula, TX, September 24, 2008 -- A number ...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Hurricane Ike] Bolivar Peninsula, TX, September 24, 2008 -- A number of houses remain standing next to pilings where neighboring houses once stood. The peninsula has pockets of complete detestation from Hurricane Ike. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Bolivar Peninsula, TX, September 24, 2008 -- A number ...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

SLBE Glen Haven Dock Pilings - Winter

SLBE Glen Haven Dock Pilings - Winter

Glen Haven dock pilings in winter

SLBE Glen Haven Dock Pilings - Winter

SLBE Glen Haven Dock Pilings - Winter

Glen Haven dock pilings in winter

SLBE Glen Haven Dock Pilings - Winter

SLBE Glen Haven Dock Pilings - Winter

Glen Haven dock pilings in winter

Stratford, Conn., Dec. 6, 2012 -- Most coastal homes elevated on pilings were not severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy - while a non-waterfront home still at ground level was destroyed. FEMA is in the area with mitigation specialists who are knowledgeable about the value of pilings to support coastal homes.. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Stratford, Conn., Dec. 6, 2012 -- Most coastal homes elevated on pilin...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Stratford, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types... More

Old Saybrook, Conn., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Properly designed footings, pilings and a flow-through design kept this coastal home safe. FEMA has mitigation experts at the Disaster Recovery Centers, as well as Lowe's and Home Depot to discuss rebuilding techniques for damaged and destroyed homes in the flood plain. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Old Saybrook, Conn., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Properly designed footings, pili...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Old Saybrook, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Ty... More

Stratford, Conn., Dec. 6, 2012 -- Coastal homes on wood pilings were not severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is in the area with mitigation specialists who are knowledgeable about the value of pilings to support coastal homes.. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Stratford, Conn., Dec. 6, 2012 -- Coastal homes on wood pilings were n...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Stratford, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types... More

Milford, Conn., Nov. 23, 2012 -- This old seawall remained strong protecting the homes behind it, but old weather beaten pilings once buried in the wall make an unusual sight. FEMA is in the area with Disaster Recovery Centers open to help survivors apply for assistance. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Milford, Conn., Nov. 23, 2012 -- This old seawall remained strong prot...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Milford, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types: ... More

Stratford, Conn., Dec. 6, 2012 -- These summer cottages were not severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy due in large part to being elevated on pilings FEMA is in the area with mitigation specialists who are knowledgeable about the value of pilings being used to support coastal homes.. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Stratford, Conn., Dec. 6, 2012 -- These summer cottages were not sever...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Stratford, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types... More

Fairfield Beach, Conn., Dec. 1, 2012 -- The design of the bracing is not typical on this home's pilings, but they worked. FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Division has specialists who can share with homeowners the best and strongest rebuilding techniques. Detailed literature can also be requested through FEMA's website. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Fairfield Beach, Conn., Dec. 1, 2012 -- The design of the bracing is n...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Fairfield Beach, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster... More

Milford, Conn., Nov. 23, 2012 -- Neighboring homes had different outcomes following Sandy. A tumbled house is seen through undamaged pilings of the home next door. FEMA is in the area with mitigation specialists with advice on recovery and rebuilding following a coastal storm. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Milford, Conn., Nov. 23, 2012 -- Neighboring homes had different outco...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Milford, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types: ... More

Stratford, Conn., Dec. 6, 2012 -- These summer cottages are examples of homes not severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy due in large part to being elevated on pilings FEMA is in the area with mitigation specialists who are knowledgeable about the value of pilings to support coastal homes.. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Stratford, Conn., Dec. 6, 2012 -- These summer cottages are examples o...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Stratford, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types... More

Milford, Conn., Nov. 8, 2012 -- The home on pilings suffered minimal damage from the storm surge, compared to the home that was not elevated. FEMA's Mitigation Division provides guidance and supports efforts to mitigate coastal properties. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Milford, Conn., Nov. 8, 2012 -- The home on pilings suffered minimal d...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Milford, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types: ... More

Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74 reinforce pilings which will be used to support a boat ramp on Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.

Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74 reinforce p...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Jan. 31, 2012) Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74 reinforce pilings which will be used to support a boat ramp on Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. The project is p... More

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department, with partial funding from FEMA's Public Assistance program, is constructing a baffle wall in the Rockaways, from Beach 126th Street to Beach 149th Street, to replace the older wall damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Workers place a section of concrete into the steel "H" pilings that were driven to a depth of 25 feet to increase stability. The baffle wall will end up being four feet above street level. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Belle Harbor, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ beach ^ PA ^ Public Assistance ^ hu... More

Seaside Heights, N.J., Feb. 15, 2013 -- The first piling is driven into the sand for the new Seaside Heights boardwalk. Their boardwalk was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The new boardwalk, which will be ready by Memorial Day, will be built with deeper pilings and hurricane clips. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Seaside Heights, N.J., Feb. 15, 2013 -- The first piling is driven int...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: H... More

Atlantic Beach, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2013 -- At The Ocean Club, steel reinforced concrete pilings replace the old wood pilings that could not withstand the force of Hurricane Sandy. The new pilings are being placed 8 feet down and will raise the new structure above the flood level. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Atlantic Beach, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2013 -- At The Ocean Club, steel reinfo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Atlantic Beach, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ SBA ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Atlantic ... More

Seaside Heights, N.J., Feb. 15, 2013 -- Restore The Shore skullcaps sold at Beachcomber Bar and Grill to celebrate the first pilings of the new Seaside Heights boardwalk. Work begins today after it sustained intense damage from Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Seaside Heights, N.J., Feb. 15, 2013 -- Restore The Shore skullcaps so...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: Hurricane Sandy New Jersey beach recovery rebuild r... More

Belmar, N.J., Feb. 4, 2013 -- Pile drivers are in place, in multiple locations, along what will be the new boardwalk in Belmar, pushing pilings 25 feet deep into the sand to serve as support for the walkway. Epic Management, Incorporated has entered into a contract with the Borough of Belmar with an April 30 contract deadline date. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Belmar, N.J., Feb. 4, 2013 -- Pile drivers are in place, in multiple l...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Belmar, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ Boardwalk ^ Belmar ^ Epic Management Inc. Disaster... More

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department, with partial funding from FEMA's Public Assistance program, is constructing a baffle wall in the Rockaways, from Beach 126th Street to Beach 149th Street, to replace the older wall damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Workers place a section of concrete into the steel "H" pilings that were driven to a depth of 25 feet. The baffle wall will end up being four feet above street level. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Belle Harbor, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ beach ^ PA ^ Public Assistance ^ hu... More

Freeport, N.Y., May 20, 2013 --After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with 5 feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State and FEMA. Unified hydraulic jacks lift the support beams to elevate the house. Wood is then added to the cribs that will support the beams while pilings and a new foundation are built. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Freeport, N.Y., May 20, 2013 --After the storm surge from Hurricane Sa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Freeport, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Elevation ^ Flooding ^ House ^ FEMA ^ hurric... More

Point Pleasant, N.J., April 4, 2013 -- A construction crew works on pilings for a section of the boardwalk as school students line up for a visit to Jenkinson's Aquarium. Although there is much work to be done following Hurricane Sandy, people are already returning to enjoy the boardwalk. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Point Pleasant, N.J., April 4, 2013 -- A construction crew works on pi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Point Pleasant, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. hurricane sandy new jersey n... More

Seaside Heights, N.J., Feb. 15, 2013 -- Excavator and workers transport pilings to construction site for restoration of the Seaside Heights boardwalk damaged by Hurricane Sandy. The town's goal is to drive 65 pilings per day, replace the boards and have the boardwalk ready by Memorial Day. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Seaside Heights, N.J., Feb. 15, 2013 -- Excavator and workers transpor...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: New Jersey beach recovery rebuild recovery restore ... More

Belmar, N.J., Feb. 4, 2013 -- The base for the new Belmar boardwalk stretches to what will eventually be a 1.3 mile walkway anchored by pilings driven 25 feet into the sand to create a stronger structure than that which was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy late last October. The borough of Belmar was the first along the Jersey shore to begin their boardwalk reconstruction effort. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Belmar, N.J., Feb. 4, 2013 -- The base for the new Belmar boardwalk st...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Belmar, NJ Keywords: Belmar Boardwalk Reconstruction Recovery Hurricane Sandy ^ Rec... More

Ocean Gate, N.J., Jan. 30, 2013 -- The home on pilings survived Hurricane with relatively damage, while its neighbor in the foreground was not as fortunate. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Ocean Gate, N.J., Jan. 30, 2013 -- The home on pilings survived Hurric...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Ocean Gate, NJ Keywords: America Bayville EAST COAST New Jersey North America US USA U... More

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department, with partial funding from FEMA's Public Assistance program, is constructing a baffle wall in the Rockaways, from Beach 126th Street to Beach 149th Street, to replace the older wall damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Workers are installing steel "H" pilings driven to a depth of 25 feet to increase stability. The baffle wall will end up being four feet above street level. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Belle Harbor, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ beach ^ PA ^ Public Assistance ^ hu... More

Waretown, N.J., Feb. 20, 2013 -- Pilings have been installed in preparation of building a home along a picturesque canal in Waretown. FEMA works with communities across the Nation to help homeowners, contractors, architects, local codes officials, and engineers build smarter and safer homes. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Waretown, N.J., Feb. 20, 2013 -- Pilings have been installed in prepar...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Waretown, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Building ^ Waretown Disasters: New Jersey Hurr... More

Belmar, N.J., Jan. 21, 2013 -- Powerful pile driving machinery drives boardwalk pilings into the substrate during the continued recovery and rebuilding phase of the disaster caused by Hurricane Sandy. Through the Public Assistance (PA) Program, FEMA provides supplemental Federal disaster grant assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly owned facilities and the facilities of certain Private Non-Profit (PNP) organizations. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Belmar, N.J., Jan. 21, 2013 -- Powerful pile driving machinery drives ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Belmar, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Coasta... More

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department, with partial funding from FEMA's Public Assistance program, is constructing a baffle wall in the Rockaways, from Beach 126th Street to Beach 149th Street, to replace the older wall damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Workers are installing steel "H" pilings driven to a depth of 25 feet to increase stability. The baffle wall will end up being four feet above street level. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Belle Harbor, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ beach ^ PA ^ Public Assistance ^ hu... More

Ortley Beach, N.J., Feb. 6, 2013 -- The Ortley Beach lifeguard station, that stood at 4th and Ocean Avenue, will be rebuilt with these pilings as a base. FEMA works closely with local, state and federal partners to speed the recovery process after Hurricane Sandy struck the New Jersey Shore. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Ortley Beach, N.J., Feb. 6, 2013 -- The Ortley Beach lifeguard station...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Ortley Beach, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ Public Assistance ^ rebuilding Disasters: Ne... More

Seaside, N.J., June 4, 2013 -- Old pilings and debris from The Dock Outfitters, a local business, are collected while repairs are in process for a new dock after Hurricane Sandy destroyed it. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Seaside, N.J., June 4, 2013 -- Old pilings and debris from The Dock Ou...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Recovery ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane sandy ^ repairs ^ rebuilding ^ dock outfitters ^ s... More

Point Pleasant Beach, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- Construction workers repair and replace pilings to Jenkins Pier in an effort to restore the 150 feet of destroyed pilings from Hurricane Sandy. Recovery efforts continue in the coastal areas especially hard hit from the super-storm. AdamDuBrowa/ FEMA

Point Pleasant Beach, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- Construction workers repa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster... More

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department, with partial funding from FEMA's Public Assistance program, is constructing a baffle wall in the Rockaways, from Beach 126th Street to Beach 149th Street, to replace the older wall damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Workers place a section of concrete into the steel "H" pilings that were driven to a depth of 25 feet. The baffle wall will end up being four feet above street level. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Belle Harbor, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ beach ^ PA ^ Public Assistance ^ hu... More

Ocean Gate, N.J., Jan. 30, 2013 -- This home on pilings survived Hurricane with relatively damage, while its neighbor was not so fortunate. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Ocean Gate, N.J., Jan. 30, 2013 -- This home on pilings survived Hurri...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Ocean Gate, NJ Keywords: America Bayville EAST COAST New Jersey North America US USA U... More

Bay Point, N.J., Aug. 15, 2013 -- Bay Point resident Walter Nelson, stands next to pilings and rubble where his brother's home used to stand before Superstorm Sandy. Lawrence Township has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursement for the demolition of this heavily damaged home in addition to others along the Delaware Bay. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Bay Point, N.J., Aug. 15, 2013 -- Bay Point resident Walter Nelson, st...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA KEYWORDS GEOGRAPHY U.S. bay point demolition hurricane sandy new ... More

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department, with partial funding from FEMA's Public Assistance program, is constructing a baffle wall in the Rockaways, from Beach 126th Street to Beach 149th Street, to replace the older wall damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Workers are installing steel "H" pilings driven to a depth of 25 feet to increase stability. The baffle wall will end up being four feet above street level. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Belle Harbor, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ beach ^ PA ^ Public Assistance ^ hu... More

Bay Point, N.J., Aug. 15, 2013 -- A ladder and pilings lead to the site of a demolished Lawrence Township home, one of several knocked off its foundation by Superstorm Sandy. The township plans to apply for federal reimbursement of the demolitions. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Bay Point, N.J., Aug. 15, 2013 -- A ladder and pilings lead to the sit...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. bay point demolition hurricane sandy new jersey north americ... More

Seagulls roost upon support pilings for a pier into the Gulf of Mexico off Waveland, Mississippi

Seagulls roost upon support pilings for a pier into the Gulf of Mexico...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Ben May Charitable Trust; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:059). Forms part of the Ben May Charitable Trust Collection of Mississippi Photogra... More

A wooden pier stretches out into a body of water. Pier gulf water.

A wooden pier stretches out into a body of water. Pier gulf water.

A wooden pier with a pier in the background / A pier leading to a body of water public domain stock photo.

A boat traveling down a river next to a tall building. Waterway boat yacht

A boat traveling down a river next to a tall building. Waterway boat y...

A boat is floating in the water near a building / A boat is in the water near a building public domain stock photo.

A black and white photo of a boat in the water. Santa monica pier california rowing team

A black and white photo of a boat in the water. Santa monica pier cali...

A group of people standing on a boat under a pier / A group of people standing under a pier / Public domain stock photo.

Support pilings for a pier into the Gulf of Mexico off Waveland, Mississippi

Support pilings for a pier into the Gulf of Mexico off Waveland, Missi...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Ben May Charitable Trust; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:059). Forms part of the Ben May Charitable Trust Collection of Mississippi Photogra... More

Pier pilings at dusk along the Gulf of Mexico, between Waveland and Bay St. Louis in Hancock County, Mississippi

Pier pilings at dusk along the Gulf of Mexico, between Waveland and Ba...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Ben May Charitable Trust; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:059). Forms part of the Ben May Charitable Trust Collection of Mississippi Photogra... More

Support pilings for a pier into the Gulf of Mexico off Waveland, Mississippi

Support pilings for a pier into the Gulf of Mexico off Waveland, Missi...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Ben May Charitable Trust; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:059). Forms part of the Ben May Charitable Trust Collection of Mississippi Photogra... More

The sun is setting over a body of water. Birds perched pilings, travel vacation.

The sun is setting over a body of water. Birds perched pilings, travel...

Water: Free images of reflections in the water, available for commercial use and free download. Copyright-free, no attribution required.

A piece of wood sitting on top of a wooden fence. Pier water pilings.

A piece of wood sitting on top of a wooden fence. Pier water pilings.

A wooden log with a cut in the middle. A piece of wood with a knot in the middle. Public domain stock photo related to nature.

Support pilings for a pier into the Gulf of Mexico off Waveland, Mississippi

Support pilings for a pier into the Gulf of Mexico off Waveland, Missi...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Ben May Charitable Trust; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:059). Forms part of the Ben May Charitable Trust Collection of Mississippi Photogra... More

Seagulls roost upon support pilings for a pier into the Gulf of Mexico off Waveland, Mississippi

Seagulls roost upon support pilings for a pier into the Gulf of Mexico...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Ben May Charitable Trust; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:059). Forms part of the Ben May Charitable Trust Collection of Mississippi Photogra... More

Pier pilings at dusk along the Gulf of Mexico, between Waveland and Bay St. Louis in Hancock County, Mississippi

Pier pilings at dusk along the Gulf of Mexico, between Waveland and Ba...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Ben May Charitable Trust; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:059). Forms part of the Ben May Charitable Trust Collection of Mississippi Photogra... More

A tree stump sticking out of the water. Pilings dock water

A tree stump sticking out of the water. Pilings dock water

The old wooden posts of the old pier / A photo of a broken wooden post in the water / Public domain stock photo.

A wooden dock sitting in the middle of a lake. Dock pier pilings.

A wooden dock sitting in the middle of a lake. Dock pier pilings.

A wooden pier on a lake with trees in the background / A dock on a lake / Public domain stock photo of a nature.

Support pilings for a pier into the Gulf of Mexico off Waveland, Mississippi

Support pilings for a pier into the Gulf of Mexico off Waveland, Missi...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Ben May Charitable Trust; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:059). Forms part of the Ben May Charitable Trust Collection of Mississippi Photogra... More

Well-worn pilings of a long-ago destroyed pier at the busy harbor on Casco Bay in Portland, Maine's largest city, provide a stark contrast to the enormous cruise ship that has docked at the port

Well-worn pilings of a long-ago destroyed pier at the busy harbor on C...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Purchase; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2017; (DLC/PP-2016:103-11). Forms part of: Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the... More

Well-worn pilings of a long-ago destroyed pier at the busy harbor on Casco Bay in Portland, Maine's largest city

Well-worn pilings of a long-ago destroyed pier at the busy harbor on C...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Purchase; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2017; (DLC/PP-2016:103-11). Forms part of: Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the... More

Members from Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team Hampton

Members from Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team Hampton

Members from Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team Hampton Roads prepare to release a buoy to replace a fixed piling in the Lynnhaven Inlet, near Virginia Beach, Sept. 23, 2019. In a joint operation, the Coast Gu... More

A member from Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team Hampton

A member from Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team Hampton

A member from Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team Hampton Roads prepares to release a buoy to replace a fixed piling in the Lynnhaven Inlet, near Virginia Beach, Sept. 23, 2019. In a joint operation, the Coast ... More

Atlantic Beach, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2013 -- At the Sands Atlantic Beach, pilings are put in place to support the new deck and cabanas that will replace the 130 units lost during Hurricane Sandy. The Club recently received a loan from the SBA to help fund the project. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Atlantic Beach, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2013 -- At the Sands Atlantic Beach, pi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Atlantic Beach, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ SBA ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Atlantic ... More

Docklands City of Melbourne.. Bernard Spragg photography

Docklands City of Melbourne.. Bernard Spragg photography

About Docklands..Docklands became a part of the City of Melbourne municipality on 1 July 2007. The suburb's 200 hectares of land and water are on Victoria Harbour, west of the city centre. Its inclusion doubled... More

Marquette Ore Dock No. 6, Ore Dock, On pilings in Marquette City Lower Harbor, Marquette, Marquette County, MI

Marquette Ore Dock No. 6, Ore Dock, On pilings in Marquette City Lower...

Significance: The mammoth concrete and steel Ore Dock which dominates Marquette's Lower Harbor is an excellent example of the final phase in the evolution of the iron ore pocket dock in American industry. The ... More

Marquette Ore Dock No. 6, Ore Dock, On pilings in Marquette City Lower Harbor, Marquette, Marquette County, MI

Marquette Ore Dock No. 6, Ore Dock, On pilings in Marquette City Lower...

Significance: The mammoth concrete and steel Ore Dock which dominates Marquette's Lower Harbor is an excellent example of the final phase in the evolution of the iron ore pocket dock in American industry. The ... More

Marquette Ore Dock No. 6, Ore Dock, On pilings in Marquette City Lower Harbor, Marquette, Marquette County, MI

Marquette Ore Dock No. 6, Ore Dock, On pilings in Marquette City Lower...

Significance: The mammoth concrete and steel Ore Dock which dominates Marquette's Lower Harbor is an excellent example of the final phase in the evolution of the iron ore pocket dock in American industry. The ... More

Marquette Ore Dock No. 6, Ore Dock, On pilings in Marquette City Lower Harbor, Marquette, Marquette County, MI

Marquette Ore Dock No. 6, Ore Dock, On pilings in Marquette City Lower...

Significance: The mammoth concrete and steel Ore Dock which dominates Marquette's Lower Harbor is an excellent example of the final phase in the evolution of the iron ore pocket dock in American industry. The ... More

Marquette Ore Dock No. 6, Ore Dock, On pilings in Marquette City Lower Harbor, Marquette, Marquette County, MI

Marquette Ore Dock No. 6, Ore Dock, On pilings in Marquette City Lower...

Significance: The mammoth concrete and steel Ore Dock which dominates Marquette's Lower Harbor is an excellent example of the final phase in the evolution of the iron ore pocket dock in American industry. The ... More

Marquette Ore Dock No. 6, Ore Dock, On pilings in Marquette City Lower Harbor, Marquette, Marquette County, MI

Marquette Ore Dock No. 6, Ore Dock, On pilings in Marquette City Lower...

Significance: The mammoth concrete and steel Ore Dock which dominates Marquette's Lower Harbor is an excellent example of the final phase in the evolution of the iron ore pocket dock in American industry. The ... More

Marquette Ore Dock No. 6, Ore Dock, On pilings in Marquette City Lower Harbor, Marquette, Marquette County, MI

Marquette Ore Dock No. 6, Ore Dock, On pilings in Marquette City Lower...

Significance: The mammoth concrete and steel Ore Dock which dominates Marquette's Lower Harbor is an excellent example of the final phase in the evolution of the iron ore pocket dock in American industry. The ... More