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Sailboat Collection (#8)

"Sail away into the past with the majestic 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda, gracefully sailing close hauled in 1933

Background imageSailboat Collection: The Battle of the Saints, 1782 (oil painting)

The Battle of the Saints, 1782 (oil painting)
7337665 The Battle of the Saints, 1782 (oil painting) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 43.9x70.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 1780 (oil on canvas)

The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 1780 (oil on canvas)
7337661 The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 1780 (oil on canvas) by Paton, Richard (1717-91); 101.6x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1812 (oil painting)

The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1812 (oil painting)
7337656 The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1812 (oil painting) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 67.3x108 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1779 (oil painting)

The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1779 (oil painting)
7337655 The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1779 (oil painting) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); 114.3x182.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Dominic Serres)

Background imageSailboat Collection: Lord Anson's victory off Cape Finisterre, 3 May 1747, 18th century (oil painting)

Lord Anson's victory off Cape Finisterre, 3 May 1747, 18th century (oil painting)
7337646 Lord Anson's victory off Cape Finisterre, 3 May 1747, 18th century (oil painting) by Scott, Samuel (c.1702-72); 106.6x189.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: Commodore Walker's action: the Privateer Boscawen engaging a fleet of French ships, 23 May 1745

Commodore Walker's action: the Privateer Boscawen engaging a fleet of French ships, 23 May 1745
7337645 Commodore Walker's action: the Privateer Boscawen engaging a fleet of French ships, 23 May 1745, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Brooking

Background imageSailboat Collection: Loss of HMS Victory, 4 October 1744, 18th century (oil painting)

Loss of HMS Victory, 4 October 1744, 18th century (oil painting)
7337644 Loss of HMS Victory, 4 October 1744, 18th century (oil painting) by Monamy, Peter (1681-1749); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: The Battle of Texel, 11 August 1673, 1685 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Texel, 11 August 1673, 1685 (oil on canvas)
7337640 The Battle of Texel, 11 August 1673, 1685 (oil on canvas) by Bakhuizen, Ludolf (1630-1708) ; 67.4x80 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: The burning of the Soleil Royal at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692

The burning of the Soleil Royal at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337634 The burning of the Soleil Royal at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 62.4x75.7 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageSailboat Collection: The Battle of Barfleur, 19 May 1692, 17th century (grisaille on panel)

The Battle of Barfleur, 19 May 1692, 17th century (grisaille on panel)
7337630 The Battle of Barfleur, 19 May 1692, 17th century (grisaille on panel) by Salm, Adriaen or Abraham (c.1660-1720); 87.8x160 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: HMS Royal Prince and other vessels at the Four Days Battle, 1-4 June 1666

HMS Royal Prince and other vessels at the Four Days Battle, 1-4 June 1666, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337617 HMS Royal Prince and other vessels at the Four Days Battle, 1-4 June 1666, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Storck, Abraham (1644-1708); 78.8x110.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: The Battle of The Sound, 29 October - 8 November 1658, c.1660 (oil painting)

The Battle of The Sound, 29 October - 8 November 1658, c.1660 (oil painting)
7337613 The Battle of The Sound, 29 October - 8 November 1658, c.1660 (oil painting) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 96.5x139.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: The Battle of the Gabbard, 2 June 1653, c.1653 (grisaille on panel)

The Battle of the Gabbard, 2 June 1653, c.1653 (grisaille on panel)
7337610 The Battle of the Gabbard, 2 June 1653, c.1653 (grisaille on panel) by Witmont, Heerman (c.1605-c.83); 111.8x179.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: Seascape, c.1876-1949 (oil on paper)

Seascape, c.1876-1949 (oil on paper)
7337822 Seascape, c.1876-1949 (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 50x36 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

Background imageSailboat Collection: English warships at anchor in a calm, drying sails, early 18th century (oil on canvas)

English warships at anchor in a calm, drying sails, early 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337760 English warships at anchor in a calm, drying sails, early 18th century (oil on canvas) by Monamy, Peter (1681-1749); 77.2x107.8x2.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: A royal yacht with a fleet getting under way in a breeze, c.1720 (oil on canvas)

A royal yacht with a fleet getting under way in a breeze, c.1720 (oil on canvas)
7337755 A royal yacht with a fleet getting under way in a breeze, c.1720 (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 59x72.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: English ships at sea beating to windward in a gale, c.1690 (oil on canvas)

English ships at sea beating to windward in a gale, c.1690 (oil on canvas)
7337753 English ships at sea beating to windward in a gale, c.1690 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 86.4x121.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: A rock in a calm sea, mid to late 17th century (oil on panel)

A rock in a calm sea, mid to late 17th century (oil on panel)
7337744 A rock in a calm sea, mid to late 17th century (oil on panel) by Gruyter, Jacob de (1630-81); 44.5x52 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: A shallow sea with fishing boats, c.1640 (oil on panel)

A shallow sea with fishing boats, c.1640 (oil on panel)
7337742 A shallow sea with fishing boats, c.1640 (oil on panel) by Mulier, Pieter the Elder (1615-70); 31.5x55.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Pieter Mulier)

Background imageSailboat Collection: Seascape with sailors sheltering from a rainstorm, mid 17th century (oil on panel)

Seascape with sailors sheltering from a rainstorm, mid 17th century (oil on panel)
7337738 Seascape with sailors sheltering from a rainstorm, mid 17th century (oil on panel) by Peeters, Bonaventura (1614-52); 33.2x45.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: A Dutch ship close-hauled, c.1610 (oil on panel)

A Dutch ship close-hauled, c.1610 (oil on panel)
7337734 A Dutch ship close-hauled, c.1610 (oil on panel) by Anthonisz, Aert (c.1579/80-1620); 25.4x38.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: A French ship and barbary pirates, c.1615 (oil on oak panel)

A French ship and barbary pirates, c.1615 (oil on oak panel)
7337733 A French ship and barbary pirates, c.1615 (oil on oak panel) by Bol, Cornelius (c.1589-after 1666); 15.4x33.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: The Battle of Navarino, 20 October 1827, 1828 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Navarino, 20 October 1827, 1828 (oil on canvas)
7337716 The Battle of Navarino, 20 October 1827, 1828 (oil on canvas) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 40.6x52.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: H. M. S. Ganges at target practice, 1813-23 (lithograph)

H. M. S. Ganges at target practice, 1813-23 (lithograph)
7337573 H. M. S. Ganges at target practice, 1813-23 (lithograph) by Boone, C. (fl.c.1813); 27.5x38.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: C. Boone (artist); H. M

Background imageSailboat Collection: Portrait of the clipper ship Shooting Star, late 19th century (coloured lithograoh)

Portrait of the clipper ship Shooting Star, late 19th century (coloured lithograoh)
7337536 Portrait of the clipper ship Shooting Star, late 19th century (coloured lithograoh) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 23.5x23.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: 40-gun ship Lion (1557, also known as Golden Lion'), mid 17th century (engraving)

40-gun ship Lion (1557, also known as Golden Lion'), mid 17th century (engraving)
7337504 40-gun ship Lion (1557, also known as Golden Lion'), mid 17th century (engraving) by Visscher, Claes Jansz (c.1550-c.1612); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: The Iquique, on a journey between London (England) and Sydney (Australia)

The Iquique, on a journey between London (England) and Sydney (Australia), between December and April 1899
MMM5462255 The Iquique, on a journey between London (England) and Sydney (Australia), between December and April 1899, and the tug Warrior by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum

Background imageSailboat Collection: The Birckdale bridge, during a trip from Bristol, to Sabine Pass, Texas (United States)

The Birckdale bridge, during a trip from Bristol, to Sabine Pass, Texas (United States, United States)
MMM5462234 The Birckdale bridge, during a trip from Bristol, to Sabine Pass, Texas (United States, United States), between April and June 1920

Background imageSailboat Collection: The maneuvers of sails during the storm, during a trip from Bristol, to Sabine Pass

The maneuvers of sails during the storm, during a trip from Bristol, to Sabine Pass, Texas (United States)
MMM5462229 The maneuvers of sails during the storm, during a trip from Bristol, to Sabine Pass, Texas (United States, United States), between April and June 1920 by Everett

Background imageSailboat Collection: Dutch sailboat sailing on the Zuiderzee (Holland). Oil on canvas, 1848

Dutch sailboat sailing on the Zuiderzee (Holland). Oil on canvas, 1848, by Edward William Cooke (1811-1880)
MMM5460320 Dutch sailboat sailing on the Zuiderzee (Holland). Oil on canvas, 1848, by Edward William Cooke (1811-1880). by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: A schooner off Port Royal, at the entrance to Kingston (Jamaica). Oil on canvas, 1834

A schooner off Port Royal, at the entrance to Kingston (Jamaica). Oil on canvas, 1834
MMM5460223 A schooner off Port Royal, at the entrance to Kingston (Jamaica). Oil on canvas, 1834, by John Lynn (active in the early 19th century)

Background imageSailboat Collection: A royal clipper from the Australia and Liverpool shipping company. Hand colored lithograph

A royal clipper from the Australia and Liverpool shipping company. Hand colored lithograph
MMM5457577 A royal clipper from the Australia and Liverpool shipping company. Hand colored lithograph, circa 1856 by Samuel Walters (1811-1882) by Walters, Samuel (1811-82); National Maritime Museum

Background imageSailboat Collection: The Dutch coast to Marsdiep and Den Helder, with fishing boats. Oil on canvas, circa 1690

The Dutch coast to Marsdiep and Den Helder, with fishing boats. Oil on canvas, circa 1690
MMM5459926 The Dutch coast to Marsdiep and Den Helder, with fishing boats. Oil on canvas, circa 1690, by Willem van de Velde (1633-1707)

Background imageSailboat Collection: The sailboat Cutty Sark has full sail on the crest of the waves and a tugboat

The sailboat Cutty Sark has full sail on the crest of the waves and a tugboat
MMM5466346 The sailboat Cutty Sark has full sail on the crest of the waves and a tugboat. Oil on canvas, 1921, by Herbert Barnard John Everett (1876-1949) by Everett

Background imageSailboat Collection: The sailboat Birkdale, built in 1892

The sailboat Birkdale, built in 1892
MMM5466332 The sailboat Birkdale, built in 1892 by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The sailboat Birkdale, built in 1892)

Background imageSailboat Collection: The auxiliary ship Vernon, off the Isle of Wight, England, on September 21, 1839

The auxiliary ship Vernon, off the Isle of Wight, England, on September 21, 1839
MMM5466166 The auxiliary ship Vernon, off the Isle of Wight, England, on September 21, 1839, bearing the pre-1843 flag of the Wilgram and Green Company, has its main mast by Lynn

Background imageSailboat Collection: The Sheldrake, a postal service ship, off Falmouth, England, an important centre for navigation to

The Sheldrake, a postal service ship, off Falmouth, England, an important centre for navigation to the west
MMM5466081 The Sheldrake, a postal service ship, off Falmouth, England, an important centre for navigation to the west, surrounds the boats Eclipse and Sandwich ; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: The Royal Sovereign, a royal yacht, anchored off the coast of a port

The Royal Sovereign, a royal yacht, anchored off the coast of a port
MMM5466060 The Royal Sovereign, a royal yacht, anchored off the coast of a port by Serres, John Thomas (1759-1825); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The Royal Sovereign)

Background imageSailboat Collection: The Indiaman ship Princess Royal, off the British coast, with a fortified port

The Indiaman ship Princess Royal, off the British coast, with a fortified port
MMM5465982 The Indiaman ship Princess Royal, off the British coast, with a fortified port. Oil on canvas, 1770, by John Cleveley (ca. 1712-1777)

Background imageSailboat Collection: The boat Ocean Swell, at full sail. Oil on cardboard, 1878, by W. Pearn (?)

The boat Ocean Swell, at full sail. Oil on cardboard, 1878, by W. Pearn (?)
MMM5465959 The boat Ocean Swell, at full sail. Oil on cardboard, 1878, by W. Pearn (?); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The boat Ocean Swell, at full sail)

Background imageSailboat Collection: The ship Morley and other boats. Oil on canvas, 1828, by William Adolphus Knell (1802-1875)

The ship Morley and other boats. Oil on canvas, 1828, by William Adolphus Knell (1802-1875)
MMM5465941 The ship Morley and other boats. Oil on canvas, 1828, by William Adolphus Knell (1802-1875). by Knell, William Adolphus (1805-75); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: A royal frigate and other ships in Barn Bay off Plymouth, England, in front of Mount Edgcumbe

A royal frigate and other ships in Barn Bay off Plymouth, England, in front of Mount Edgcumbe. Oil on canvas, c
MMM5460241 A royal frigate and other ships in Barn Bay off Plymouth, England, in front of Mount Edgcumbe. Oil on canvas, c. 1830--55, by Thomas Lyde Hornbrook (1808-1855). by Hornbrook, Thomas L

Background imageSailboat Collection: The naval attack against the Taiping rebels, in Nanjing

The naval attack against the Taiping rebels, in Nanjing
MMM5484975 The naval attack against the Taiping rebels, in Nanjing by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (1819-91) (after); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: Portrait of a French brigg (brick), La Chevrette (uncertain)

Portrait of a French brigg (brick), La Chevrette (uncertain). Dipped in ink by Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg
MMM5484884 Portrait of a French brigg (brick), La Chevrette (uncertain). Dipped in ink by Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg (1740-1812)

Background imageSailboat Collection: View of London, England, from the Somerset House Marine Building

View of London, England, from the Somerset House Marine Building, with Saint Paul's Cathedral and London Bridge
MMM5483630 View of London, England, from the Somerset House Marine Building, with Saint Paul's Cathedral and London Bridge

Background imageSailboat Collection: Sailboats and a Dutch frigate drying its sails. Drawing and wash (26x37 cm)

Sailboats and a Dutch frigate drying its sails. Drawing and wash (26x37 cm), by William van de Velde l'Ain (ca)
MMM5483587 Sailboats and a Dutch frigate drying its sails. Drawing and wash (26x37 cm), by William van de Velde l'Ain (ca. 1611-1693), circa 1665

Background imageSailboat Collection: Scene aboard the HMS Deal Castle, during a trip from the West Indies, in 1775

Scene aboard the HMS Deal Castle, during a trip from the West Indies, in 1775
MMM5480429 Scene aboard the HMS Deal Castle, during a trip from the West Indies, in 1775. Watercolor, 1804, by Thomas Hearne (1744-1817)

Background imageSailboat Collection: View near Woolwich, Kent, England, depicting the use of forces to build pontoons

View near Woolwich, Kent, England, depicting the use of forces to build pontoons
MMM5480415 View near Woolwich, Kent, England, depicting the use of forces to build pontoons (disarmed vessels used as floating prisons); National Maritime Museum, London




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"Sail away into the past with the majestic 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda, gracefully sailing close hauled in 1933. " "Immerse yourself in the artistry of Whitby as captured by JMW Turner in 1824, where a sailboat glides through the picturesque waters. " "Experience the enchanting St. Peter Port Harbour at Night, nestled within the charming Guernsey Channel Islands, as a sailboat peacefully sails under moonlit skies. " "Escape to Marco Island's pristine beach in Florida, USA and witness a sailboat dancing along the azure waves of the United States of America (U). " "Discover maritime history on Chesapeake Bay as you marvel at Tall ship Kalmar Nyckel majestically sailing through Maryland's waters. " "Step back in time to Old Liverpool and envision an era when magnificent sailboats dominated its bustling harbor. " "Gaze upon Hermitage Bay and Caribbean Sea from above with breathtaking aerial views captured by drone, showcasing Antigua's natural beauty and serene sailboats dotting its shores. " "Witness architectural brilliance with Sankey Viaduct standing tall against scenic surroundings while a graceful sailboat passes beneath it. " "Soak up coastal charm at Aberaeron's Harbor in Cardigan Bay, Wales. Watch as colorful buildings frame a peaceful scene where sailboats find solace amidst gentle tides. " "Bask in luxury overlooking Monaco's glamorous Port Hercule. Sailboats adorn this Mediterranean gem known for its opulence and stunning Cote d'Azur coastline. " "Aerial view reveals Oranjestad marina's vibrant waterfront scene on Aruba island. Sailboats docked alongside bustling marketplaces create an idyllic Caribbean setting. " "Glimpse iconic Golden Gate Bridge spanning across San Francisco bay while elegant sailboats glide beneath it - capturing California dreamin' at its finest.