Rigging Collection (#2)

Royal Navy sailor with Union Jack and Red Ensign flags. circa 1900

H. M. s. Bounty
A reconstruction of H.M.S. Bounty, famous for the mutiny of Fletcher Christian and the rest of the crew against Captain Bligh, in 1789

Nanban Six-Fold Screen Depicting the Arrival of a Portuguese Ship for Trade
3548717 Nanban Six-Fold Screen Depicting the Arrival of a Portuguese Ship for Trade, Edo Period (ink, colour & gold leaf on paper) by Japanese School

HMS Victory at Portsmouth
" Vintage engraving from 1878 showing HMS Victory at Portsmouth. HMS Victory is a 104-gun first rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, laid down in 1759 and launched in 1765

HMS Victory - 2
HMS Victory, Portsmouth, England. A sailor scrubs the main deck. First published The Daily Telegraph Date: circa 1990

Brixham fishing trawler, Provident, at sea. Date: circa 1980s

Arab dhow, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa
Arab dhow at the coast, Mombasa harbour, Kenya, East Africa. Date: circa 1940s

The 1886 square-rigger ship Balclutha, side view

NAVIGATION BY STARS, 1575. Sailors navigating by stars at night. Woodcut from Andre Thevets La cosmographie universelle, Paris, 1575

AMUNDSEN / THE FRAM
Roald Amundsen, the first to reach the South Pole, did so on 14 December 1911 and returned home safely. The Fram

Dutch Ships Ramming Spanish Galleys of the English Coast, 3 October 1602
3709931 Dutch Ships Ramming Spanish Galleys of the English Coast, 3 October 1602, 1617 (oil on canvas) by Vroom, Hendrick Cornelisz

Wapping, 1860-64 (oil on canvas)
4073475 Wapping, 1860-64 (oil on canvas) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 72x101.8 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; American, out of copyright

Keelmen Heaving in Coals by Moonlight, 1835. Artist: JMW Turner
Keelmen Heaving in Coals by Moonlight, 1835. The painting is part of the Widener Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

The sailor lads of the training ship HMS Lion at Devonport, Devon, 1896. Artist: WM Crockett
The sailor lads of the training ship HMS Lion at Devonport, Devon, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 21st August 1896

Schooner C & F Nurse in Poole Harbour
Schooner C & F Nurse (right), a coast hopper, in Poole Harbour, Dorset. Date: circa 1930s

Oruwa, Sri Lankan fishing boat, Negombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

Carpentry & plumbing, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
Boys learning carpentry and plumbing on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868

Cutty Sark Passes Cimba
The tea clipper Cutty Sark under full sail passes the Cimba - th Cutty Sark wasa badly damaged whilst under restoration in dry dock in Greenwich on 21st May 2007

Ships tied up along the river, Seville, Spain
Vintage 19th century photograph - ships tied up along the river, Seville, Spain

Crippled but unconquered: The Belleisle at the Battle of Trafalgar
IL241955 Crippled but unconquered: The Belleisle at the Battle of Trafalgar, 21st October 1805, from British Battles on Land and Sea edited by Sir Evelyn Wood (1838-1919)

Southern Barbarians Come to Trade, pair of six-panel screens, early 17th century (ink
1152501 Southern Barbarians Come to Trade, pair of six-panel screens, early 17th century (ink, colour, gold & gold leaf on paper) (see also 1152500) by Kano Naizen (1570-1616) (attr)

"One more step, Mr. Hands, "said I, "and I
STC321029 " One more step, Mr. Hands, " said I, " and I ll blow your brains out", an illustration from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, pub

The Surrender of the German Fleet at Sunset on November 21, 1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Surrender of the German Fleet at Sunset on November 21, 1918, (c1920). German sailors lower the Imperial battle flag on one of the battleships after the First World War armistice

Furling Sail in the Pack, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Furling Sail in the Pack, c1910– 1913, (1913). Sailors on the Terra Nova. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

H. M. S. Inflexible in 1880, c1880, (1904). Artist: Symonds & Co
H.M.S. Inflexible in 1880, c1880, (1904). HMS Inflexible was an Invincible-class battlecruiser of the British Royal Navy. She was built before World War I and had an active career during the war

The Dar Mlodziezy, Polish tall ship, fully rigged, Falmouth
The Dar Mlodziezy, a Polish tall ship, fully rigged at Falmouth. Date: circa 1980s

View of the Outer Quay, Brixham, Devon, with people and boats. Date: 1920s

Barents ship at Nova Zembla, 1598 (engraving)
XJF3037892 Barents ship at Nova Zembla, 1598 (engraving) by Dutch School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Willem Barentsz (c.1550-97) Dutch navigator, cartographer

St Elmos Fire / Malta
The French Admiral Forbin, off Malta, reports St Elmos fire at every extremity of his rigging Date: circa 1700

Homer / Phillipoteaux
HOMER Blind Greek poet singing to sailors

Lord Nelsons Flag ship HMS Victory which lead in the battle of Trafalgar. Circa 1975

Ross on ski
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. Ross stands on skis, holding one ski pole. Sailing ship Scotia lies against the ice in the background

Unidentified seaman
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. An expedition member stands on the deck of the sail and steam powered ship Scotia

Captain shooting the sun
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. Robertson stands on the ice by steps leading down from the side of the sail

The Atlantic Telegraph Expedition: the Great Eastern off Brighton on her return home, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Atlantic Telegraph Expedition: the Great Eastern off Brighton on her return home - from a sketch by our special artist, 1865

The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the British Admiral's flagship...salute..., 1865. Creator: Unknown
The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the British Admiral's flagship returning the salute of the French fleet, 1865

Japanese sailboat. Illustration by Jean Louis Prevost From Jean Francois de Galaup
FLO4722474 Japanese sailboat. Illustration by Jean Louis Prevost From Jean Francois de Galaup, Earl of La Perouse (1741-1788) Journal

Woman wearing a model ship in her hair inspired by the Belle Poule, a naval frigate that distinguished itself in combat
FLO4606534 Woman wearing a model ship in her hair inspired by the Belle Poule, a naval frigate that distinguished itself in combat in 1778. Hairstyle has the Belle Chicken

Diagram of a Hull Spars and Standing Rigging of a Ship, 1850
3330625 Diagram of a Hull Spars and Standing Rigging of a Ship, 1850; (add.info.: Diagram of a Hull Spars and Standing Rigging of a Ship. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A selection of knots, 1850
3330695 A selection of knots, 1850; (add.info.: A selection of knots used for rigging. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A 13th century ship
3253020 A 13th century ship; (add.info.: A 13th century ship with a lateen or latin-rig, a triangular sail set on a long yard mounted at an angle on the mast, and running in a fore-and-aft direction)

Woman with a model ship riding on waves in her elaborate hair inspired by the Frigate Junon
FLO4606280 Woman with a model ship riding on waves in her elaborate hair inspired by the Frigate Junon, a famous French naval gunship, 1778. Hairstyle the Fregate the Junon

Captain Alexander Schomberg's improved rigging design, 1850
3331144 Captain Alexander Schomberg's improved rigging design, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Captain Alexander Schomberg's improved rigging design)

Sailors in front of a decorated ship's stern, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912649 Sailors in front of a decorated ship's stern, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Frontispiece illustration showing 18th)

Uniform of a ship's captain, French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912655 Uniform of a ship's captain, French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a ship's captain, capitaine de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844)

Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, 1844 (print)
5912652 Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, Eleve de premiere classe, 1844)

A selection of knots and splices used for rigging, 1850
3330685 A selection of knots and splices used for rigging, 1850; (add.info.: A selection of knots and splices used for rigging. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Unveiling the Art of Rigging: A Journey through Maritime History" STS Malcolm Miller under full sail: Witness the majestic beauty as this stunning vessel glides through the open waters, showcasing the intricate artistry of rigging. Training Ship HMS Conway: Step aboard and delve into a world where young sailors honed their skills in mastering the complexities of rigging, preparing them for a life at sea. Discovery from Starboard quarter: Catch a glimpse of history as you admire the impressive rigging on board this iconic ship that ventured into uncharted territories, paving the way for new discoveries. A First Rate Taking in Stores, 1818 by JMW Turner: Immerse yourself in Turner's masterpiece capturing an awe-inspiring scene where riggers work tirelessly to load supplies onto a grand vessel, highlighting their crucial role in maritime operations. Nelson's Flagship Foudroyant - Blackpool, Lancashire: Explore this legendary ship and marvel at its meticulously rigged sails that once carried Admiral Nelson himself during his victorious battles. MARYLAND. USA. Tall ship Kalmar Nyckel - Chesapeake Bay: Embark on an unforgettable voyage aboard this tall ship adorned with elaborate rigging systems while sailing along Maryland's picturesque coastline. The Cutty Sark - Greenwich, London, England, UK: Admire one of London's most beloved landmarks – The Cutty Sark – with its immaculate restoration showcasing her intricate rigging and rich seafaring heritage. Cutty Sark in 1923: Travel back in time to witness this tea clipper proudly displaying her beautifully rigged sails against a backdrop of bustling trade routes and global commerce. Scotia in Stanley Harbour 18th January 1903: Picture yourself amidst icy waters as you observe Scotia anchored with her impeccable rigging standing tall against harsh Antarctic conditions—an emblematic symbol of exploration.