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Rigging Collection (#3)

"Unveiling the Art of Rigging: A Journey through Maritime History" STS Malcolm Miller under full sail

Background imageRigging Collection: Sailors in front of a decorated ship's stern, 1889 (chromolithograph)

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)

Background imageRigging Collection: Uniform of a ship's captain, French Navy, 1844 (print)

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)

Background imageRigging Collection: Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, 1844 (print)

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)

Background imageRigging Collection: A selection of knots and splices used for rigging, 1850

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

Background imageRigging Collection: Square Sails of a Ship and Running Rigging, 1850

Square Sails of a Ship and Running Rigging, 1850
3330616 Square Sails of a Ship and Running Rigging, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Square Sails of a Ship and Running Rigging. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageRigging Collection: Unloading an American ship in Yokohama harbour, Japan, 1861. Utagawa Sadahide (1807-1878/79)

Unloading an American ship in Yokohama harbour, Japan, 1861. Utagawa Sadahide (1807-1878/79) Japanese Ukiyo-e artist
528545 Unloading an American ship in Yokohama harbour, Japan, 1861. Utagawa Sadahide (1807-1878/79) Japanese Ukiyo-e artist

Background imageRigging Collection: Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844 (print)

Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912653 Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844)

Background imageRigging Collection: A 15th century Catalan Caravela Latina

A 15th century Catalan Caravela Latina
3253054 A 15th century Catalan Caravela Latina; (add.info.: A 15th century Catalan Caravela Latina. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Background imageRigging Collection: Uniform of a ship's ensign, enseigne de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844 (print)

Uniform of a ship's ensign, enseigne de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912654 Uniform of a ship's ensign, enseigne de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a ship's ensign, enseigne de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844)

Background imageRigging Collection: The hull, spars and standing rigging of a ship, 1850

The hull, spars and standing rigging of a ship, 1850
3330621 The hull, spars and standing rigging of a ship, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait depicting the hull, spars and standing rigging of a ship. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageRigging Collection: Diagram of sails and running rigging of a ship, 1850

Diagram of sails and running rigging of a ship, 1850
3330617 Diagram of sails and running rigging of a ship, 1850; (add.info.: Diagram of sails and running rigging of a ship. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageRigging Collection: The fight between the Alabama and the Kearsarge, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The fight between the Alabama and the Kearsarge, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The fight between the Alabama and the Kearsarge, 1864. American Civil War - sea battle off Cherbourg on 19th June, from a sketch by Robert Lancaster, the owner of the yacht Deerhound

Background imageRigging Collection: U.S.S. Richmond, 'stand by to lay aloft', between 1890 and 1901. Creator: Unknown. U.S.S

U.S.S. Richmond, "stand by to lay aloft", between 1890 and 1901. Creator: Unknown. U.S.S
U.S.S. Richmond, "stand by to lay aloft", between 1890 and 1901

Background imageRigging Collection: The Embarkation of Prince Alfred on board the 'Euryalus' on Wednesday week, 1858. Creator: Unknown

The Embarkation of Prince Alfred on board the "Euryalus" on Wednesday week, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Embarkation of Prince Alfred on board the "Euryalus" on Wednesday week - from a sketch by V. Jones, 1858. Naval cadet Alfred, accompanied by his father Prince Albert

Background imageRigging Collection: The Queen's Visit to Cherbourg - Piping Hands to Man Yards, 1858. Creator: Unknown

The Queen's Visit to Cherbourg - Piping Hands to Man Yards, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Queen's Visit to Cherbourg - Piping Hands to Man Yards, 1858. One of the most exciting and agreeable sights that takes place on a vessel of war...When the boatswain pipes to man yards

Background imageRigging Collection: '...The Rime of the Ancient Mariner', illustrated by Gustave Dore, 1876

"...The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", illustrated by Gustave Dore, 1876
"And the rain poured down from one black cloud - The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", illustrated by Gustave Dore, 1876

Background imageRigging Collection: The Ship-yard in Amsterdam, mid-17th century. Creator: Reinier Zeeman

The Ship-yard in Amsterdam, mid-17th century. Creator: Reinier Zeeman
The Ship-yard in Amsterdam, mid-17th century

Background imageRigging Collection: Visit of the Boys of the Clyde training-ship Cumberland to H.M.S. Aurora, 1876. Creator: Unknown

Visit of the Boys of the Clyde training-ship Cumberland to H.M.S. Aurora, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the Boys of the Clyde training-ship Cumberland to H.M.S. Aurora, 1876. Engraving from a sketch by Captain Grier. The little fellows seemed delighted at witnessing the manoeuvres of

Background imageRigging Collection: Deck view from a VOC ship to the big mast, 1778-1787. Creator: Jan Brandes

Deck view from a VOC ship to the big mast, 1778-1787. Creator: Jan Brandes
Deck view from a VOC ship to the big mast, 1778-1787. The deck of an East Indiaman with the main mast in the centre. Sailors climb the rigging

Background imageRigging Collection: The Zoutman on ship camels, 1807. Creator: J. Vos

The Zoutman on ship camels, 1807. Creator: J. Vos
The Zoutman on ship camels, 1807. (A ship camel is an external flotation tank that can be fitted to a ship to increase her buoyancy, or reduce her draught). The Admiraal Zoutman was launched in 1800

Background imageRigging Collection: Group of pilots, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown

Group of pilots, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Group of pilots, between 1900 and 1905. Probably pilot boat no. 5

Background imageRigging Collection: Group of pilots, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown

Group of pilots, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Group of pilots, between 1900 and 1905. Probably pilot boat no. 5

Background imageRigging Collection: Pilot boat no. 5, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown

Pilot boat no. 5, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Pilot boat no. 5, between 1900 and 1905

Background imageRigging Collection: Looking forward on pilot boat no. 2, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown

Looking forward on pilot boat no. 2, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Ambrose Snow, Looking forward on pilot boat no. 2, between 1900 and 1905

Background imageRigging Collection: Looking forward on pilot boat no. 2, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown

Looking forward on pilot boat no. 2, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Ambrose Snow, Looking forward on pilot boat no. 2, between 1900 and 1905

Background imageRigging Collection: U.S.S. Brooklyn, general muster, between 1896 and 1899. Creator: Unknown

U.S.S. Brooklyn, general muster, between 1896 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Brooklyn, general muster, between 1896 and 1899

Background imageRigging Collection: Gordon's wharves, Savannah, Ga. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown

Gordon's wharves, Savannah, Ga. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Gordon's wharves, Savannah, Ga. between 1900 and 1910

Background imageRigging Collection: Pawnee, 1897 July 24. Creator: Johns Johnston

Pawnee, 1897 July 24. Creator: Johns Johnston
Pawnee, 1897 July 24. Note unfurled sail on the mainmast

Background imageRigging Collection: The Naval Review: Dance on Board H.M.S. 'Caesar', 91, Capt. Robb - from a sketch by J. W

The Naval Review: Dance on Board H.M.S. "Caesar", 91, Capt. Robb - from a sketch by J. W. Carmichael, 1856. Entertainment after a display by warships of the Royal Navy

Background imageRigging Collection: The Naval Review: the Pivot-Ships 'Rodney' and 'London' - drawn by E. Weedon, 1856

The Naval Review: the Pivot-Ships "Rodney" and "London" - drawn by E. Weedon, 1856. Ships of the Royal Navy taking part in a display off the coast of Hampshire....there was a

Background imageRigging Collection: The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead: Getting under Way, and Manning the Yards, 1856

The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead: Getting under Way, and Manning the Yards, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead: Getting under Way, and Manning the Yards, 1856. Ships of the Royal Navy taking part in a display off the coast of Hampshire - sailors manning the yards

Background imageRigging Collection: The Grand Naval Review - Supplement, 1856. Creator: Unknown

The Grand Naval Review - Supplement, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Naval Review - Supplement, 1856. Familiar for the past two years with the story of naval and military achievements

Background imageRigging Collection: U.S.S. Hartford, inspection, looking aft. starboard side, between 1899 and 1901. Creator: Unknown

U.S.S. Hartford, inspection, looking aft. starboard side, between 1899 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Hartford, inspection, looking aft. starboard side, between 1899 and 1901

Background imageRigging Collection: U.S.S. Hartford, inspection, looking aft. port side, between 1890 and 1901. Creator: Unknown

U.S.S. Hartford, inspection, looking aft. port side, between 1890 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Hartford, inspection, looking aft. port side, between 1890 and 1901

Background imageRigging Collection: Aground -- The Crew take to the Rigging, 1891. Creator: Frank Brangwyn

Aground -- The Crew take to the Rigging, 1891. Creator: Frank Brangwyn
Aground -- The Crew take to the Rigging, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageRigging Collection: Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Background imageRigging Collection: Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Background imageRigging Collection: Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Background imageRigging Collection: Weather in the Baltic - Bows of H.M. Corvette 'Cruiser', 1854. Creator: Unknown

Weather in the Baltic - Bows of H.M. Corvette "Cruiser", 1854. Creator: Unknown
Weather in the Baltic - Bows of H.M. Corvette "Cruiser", 1854. Royal Navy warship during the Crimean War. On the approaching arrival of the fleet from the Baltic

Background imageRigging Collection: 'The Trafalgar' and 'Retribution' at the Siege of Sebastopol - from a sketch by Lieutenant... 1854

"The Trafalgar" and "Retribution" at the Siege of Sebastopol - from a sketch by Lieutenant... 1854
"The Trafalgar" and "Retribution" at the Siege of Sebastopol - from a sketch by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly, 1854. Crimean War: Royal Navy ships

Background imageRigging Collection: H.M. Screw Line-of-Battle Ship 'Caesar', 90, at Portsmouth, 1854. Creator: Edward Duncan. H.M

H.M. Screw Line-of-Battle Ship "Caesar", 90, at Portsmouth, 1854. Creator: Edward Duncan. H.M
H.M. Screw Line-of-Battle Ship "Caesar", 90, at Portsmouth, 1854. British warship being prepared for service in the Crimean War

Background imageRigging Collection: A Sea Scout, 1944. Creator: Unknown

A Sea Scout, 1944. Creator: Unknown
A Sea Scout, 1944. From "Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]

Background imageRigging Collection: Picture (Needlework), England, 1825/75. Creator: Unknown

Picture (Needlework), England, 1825/75. Creator: Unknown
Picture (Needlework), England, 1825/75. Sailing ship. Detail from a larger artwork

Background imageRigging Collection: Ship with Sails Furled and Arrow Pointing to the Right, 1475/85. Creator: Master W. with the Key

Ship with Sails Furled and Arrow Pointing to the Right, 1475/85. Creator: Master W. with the Key
Ship with Sails Furled and Arrow Pointing to the Right, 1475/85

Background imageRigging Collection: Vessel of the Russian Line (Vaisseau de ligne russe), 1827. Creator: CW Eckersberg

Vessel of the Russian Line (Vaisseau de ligne russe), 1827. Creator: CW Eckersberg
Vessel of the Russian Line (Vaisseau de ligne russe), 1827

Background imageRigging Collection: H.M.S. 'Sappho', on the Main Reef at Honduras, 1850. Creator: Unknown. H.M.S

H.M.S. "Sappho", on the Main Reef at Honduras, 1850. Creator: Unknown. H.M.S
H.M.S. "Sappho", on the Main Reef at Honduras, 1850. Small low islands are seen in the distance, and in the foreground are low rocks

Background imageRigging Collection: Emigrant Needlewomen on Deck, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Emigrant Needlewomen on Deck, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Emigrant Needlewomen on Deck, 1850. Sailing ship bound for the colonies. The women were enabled to emigrate by...the movement on behalf of the distressed needlewomen or London...the ladies

Background imageRigging Collection: The Tall Ships Race, Plymouth, England, 1970. Picture shows the Norwegian

The Tall Ships Race, Plymouth, England, 1970. Picture shows the Norwegian wind jammer, its huge sails billowing in the wind, as it leads the way out of Plymouth, Devon




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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.