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Rigging Collection (#8)

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

Background imageRigging Collection: Three British Frigates Offshore, 1782 (oil on canvas)

Three British Frigates Offshore, 1782 (oil on canvas)
GG80911 Three British Frigates Offshore, 1782 (oil on canvas) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageRigging Collection: Japanese sailboat

Japanese sailboat. Illustration by Jean Louis Prevost from Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos Collection of

Background imageRigging Collection: The Old Superb, illustration from Drakes Drum and Other Songs of the Sea

The Old Superb, illustration from Drakes Drum and Other Songs of the Sea
IL250644 The Old Superb, illustration from Drakes Drum and Other Songs of the Sea by Henry Newbolt (1862-1938) (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; English

Background imageRigging Collection: Crossing the Line, illustration from a series of prints on life in the Navy

Crossing the Line, illustration from a series of prints on life in the Navy
STC254232 Crossing the Line, illustration from a series of prints on life in the Navy, 1825 (colour litho) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageRigging Collection: Shipping in the Pool with St. Pauls in the Background

Shipping in the Pool with St. Pauls in the Background
FLF209366 Shipping in the Pool with St. Pauls in the Background, 1912 (w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934); 33x48.2 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageRigging Collection: The Death of Admiral Lord Nelson at the Moment of Victory

The Death of Admiral Lord Nelson at the Moment of Victory
NCO189784 The Death of Admiral Lord Nelson at the Moment of Victory! published by Hannah Humphrey in 1805 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageRigging Collection: Battle Between the Frigate Pomone and the English Frigates

Battle Between the Frigate Pomone and the English Frigates
ZEN136401 Battle Between the Frigate Pomone and the English Frigates Alcestis and Active, 29 November 1667, 1811 (oil on canvas) by Gilbert, Pierre Julien (1783-1860); Musee de la Marine, Paris

Background imageRigging Collection: Stage machinery for the operas at the San Salvatore theatre in Venice

Stage machinery for the operas at the San Salvatore theatre in Venice
CHT224309 Stage machinery for the operas at the San Salvatore theatre in Venice, 1675 (pen & ink wash on paper) by Italian School, (17th century); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris

Background imageRigging Collection: Frigates, Port of Harfleur, c. 1852-53 (oil on canvas)

Frigates, Port of Harfleur, c. 1852-53 (oil on canvas)
CLK339929 Frigates, Port of Harfleur, c.1852-53 (oil on canvas) by Jongkind, Johan-Barthold (1819-91); 54.6x80.6 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Background imageRigging Collection: The Bombardment of Sveaborg, 5th August 1855, 1856 (oil on canvas)

The Bombardment of Sveaborg, 5th August 1855, 1856 (oil on canvas)
CHT293676 The Bombardment of Sveaborg, 5th August 1855, 1856 (oil on canvas) by Lebreton, Louis (1818-66) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageRigging Collection: Fishing vessels off Calais (painting)

Fishing vessels off Calais (painting)
BAL16035 Fishing vessels off Calais (painting) by Francia, Alexandre T. (c.1815/20-84); Private Collection; (add.info.: also called Fishing Boat in Distress ); French, out of copyright

Background imageRigging Collection: The Volante (engraving)

The Volante (engraving)
729173 The Volante (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volante, Winner of the Royal Thames Yacht Club Grand Challenge Cup)

Background imageRigging Collection: J N Fitchett, Casting Pot and Muffle Manufacturer, trade card (engraving)

J N Fitchett, Casting Pot and Muffle Manufacturer, trade card (engraving)
731532 J N Fitchett, Casting Pot and Muffle Manufacturer, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J N Fitchett, Casting Pot and Muffle Manufacturer)

Background imageRigging Collection: Turkish ships (engraving)

Turkish ships (engraving)
729359 Turkish ships (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkish ships. From El Mundo Ilustrado, published in Barcelona)

Background imageRigging Collection: Woman in the Belle Poule hairstyle, 1778

Woman in the Belle Poule hairstyle, 1778
Woman wearing a model ship in her hair inspired by the Belle Poule, a naval frigate that distinguished itself in combat in 1778. Coiffure a la Belle Poule

Background imageRigging Collection: Woman in the Junon Frigate hairstyle, 1778

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

Background imageRigging Collection: Boarding (litho)

Boarding (litho)
PNP468374 Boarding (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: A ship is boarded during a 19th century naval battle; ); Peter Newark Pictures; British

Background imageRigging Collection: Yacht, 18th century

Yacht, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Christiane Henriette Dorothea Westermayr from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1792

Background imageRigging Collection: Yacht, longboat and gondola

Yacht, longboat and gondola
Yacht 1, longboat 2 and Venetian gondola 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Christiane Henriette Dorothea Westermayr from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Background imageRigging Collection: Merchant ship

Merchant ship. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Christiane Henriette Dorothea Westermayr from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1792

Background imageRigging Collection: Cutter

Cutter. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Christiane Henriette Dorothea Westermayr from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1792

Background imageRigging Collection: Frigate

Frigate 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Christiane Henriette Dorothea Westermayr from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1792

Background imageRigging Collection: Galley

Galley. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Christiane Henriette Dorothea Westermayr from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1792

Background imageRigging Collection: Peace Be Still, East Window, 1886 (stained glass)

Peace Be Still, East Window, 1886 (stained glass)
3475532 Peace Be Still, East Window, 1886 (stained glass) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); St Mary Magdalene, Mortehoe, Exeter, UK; (add.info.: James Powell & Sons); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Background imageRigging Collection: The Battle of Cadiz of 1587 (Dutch and English Ships Attack the Spanish Armada)

The Battle of Cadiz of 1587 (Dutch and English Ships Attack the Spanish Armada)
3704131 The Battle of Cadiz of 1587 (Dutch and English Ships Attack the Spanish Armada), 1608 (oil on panel) by Antum, Aert van (fl.1630-40); 40.3x83.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageRigging Collection: The Harbour, Margate (colour photo)

The Harbour, Margate (colour photo)
3094797 The Harbour, Margate (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harbour, Margate. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageRigging Collection: Rescue of the crew from the wreck of the schooner Nelly (colour litho)

Rescue of the crew from the wreck of the schooner Nelly (colour litho)
3097492 Rescue of the crew from the wreck of the schooner Nelly (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRigging Collection: Japanese Junks, c. 1880 (photo)

Japanese Junks, c. 1880 (photo)
3077199 Japanese Junks, c.1880 (photo) by Kimbei, Kusakabe (1841-1934); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Japanese, out of copyright

Background imageRigging Collection: Boston Dock, c. 1910 (b / w photo)

Boston Dock, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
3104494 Boston Dock, c.1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boston Dock)

Background imageRigging Collection: The mutiny on board Columbuss ship

The mutiny on board Columbuss ship. circa 1492

Background imageRigging Collection: Sailors on a Cruise, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches

Sailors on a Cruise, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches
2655424 Sailors on a Cruise, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches, Descriptive of a Life of a Man-of-Wars Man, pub

Background imageRigging Collection: Capture of New Orleans, pub. L. Prang & Co. 1888 (colour litho)

Capture of New Orleans, pub. L. Prang & Co. 1888 (colour litho)
2655397 Capture of New Orleans, pub. L. Prang & Co. 1888 (colour litho) by Thulstrup, Thure de (1848-1930); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageRigging Collection: Battle of New Orleans, pub. Kurz & Allison, c. 1890 (colour litho)

Battle of New Orleans, pub. Kurz & Allison, c. 1890 (colour litho)
2630682 Battle of New Orleans, pub. Kurz & Allison, c.1890 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Edward Pakenham (1778 - 1815)

Background imageRigging Collection: Wool ships at Williamstown, Melbourne, Australia

Wool ships at Williamstown, Melbourne, Australia
Wool ships alongside the docks at Williamstown, Melbourne, Australia. 1890s

Background imageRigging Collection: View of Military Port and Sant Elmo Castle, Naples, Italy

View of Military Port and Sant Elmo Castle, Naples, Italy. Date: circa 1900

Background imageRigging Collection: Naval Cadets studying a scale model of HMS Active

Naval Cadets studying a scale model of HMS Active
Naval Cadets studying a scale model of British Royal Navy vessel HMS Active in order to study rigging patterns and the complexities of running the ship. Date: circa 1895

Background imageRigging Collection: French Royal Marine Corps

French Royal Marine Corps

Background imageRigging Collection: Illustration, Hilda, Lalla Rookh

Illustration, Hilda, Lalla Rookh
Illustration, Hilda, in Lalla Rookh, a narrative poem by Thomas Moore. 19th century

Background imageRigging Collection: Harbour, docks and landings, Calumet River, Chicago, USA

Harbour, docks and landings, Calumet River, Chicago, USA
The harbour, docks and landings, Calumet River, Chicago, Illinois, USA. circa 1907

Background imageRigging Collection: Aerial view of the Arsenal, Ferrol, Galicia, Spain

Aerial view of the Arsenal, Ferrol, Galicia, Spain
Aerial view of the Arsenal at Ferrol, Galicia, Spain, with the corvette Nautilus and the San Julian Dock. Date: circa 1908

Background imageRigging Collection: The Extension of Portsmouth Dockyard (engraving)

The Extension of Portsmouth Dockyard (engraving)
1053103 The Extension of Portsmouth Dockyard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Extension of Portsmouth Dockyard)

Background imageRigging Collection: Ship Portrait - Brig (pencil & w / c on paper)

Ship Portrait - Brig (pencil & w / c on paper)
1214640 Ship Portrait - Brig (pencil & w/c on paper) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 22.8x18.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Background imageRigging Collection: The Philena of Boston US (pencil & w / c on paper)

The Philena of Boston US (pencil & w / c on paper)
1214638 The Philena of Boston US (pencil & w/c on paper) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68) (attr. to); 21.0x12.4 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Background imageRigging Collection: The Camelion (bodycolour on paper)

The Camelion (bodycolour on paper)
1214631 The Camelion (bodycolour on paper) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 24.6x29.4 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

Background imageRigging Collection: Coal Keel on the Tyne (pencil & w / c on paper)

Coal Keel on the Tyne (pencil & w / c on paper)
1214630 Coal Keel on the Tyne (pencil & w/c on paper) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 20.7x14.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English




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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.