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Sailboat Collection (#9)

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

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

Background imageSailboat Collection: Plaque representing the portrait of a brig, with a mermaid-shaped bow figure with a mirror

Plaque representing the portrait of a brig, with a mermaid-shaped bow figure with a mirror and a comb
MMM5475286 Plaque representing the portrait of a brig, with a mermaid-shaped bow figure with a mirror and a comb and the inscription Leith, c.1800 (pottery); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: Cap Brun has the Saint Andre Gorge, Toulon (France). Lithography (30.7x43.8 cm) by Knight, 1794

Cap Brun has the Saint Andre Gorge, Toulon (France). Lithography (30.7x43.8 cm) by Knight, 1794
MMM5483735 Cap Brun has the Saint Andre Gorge, Toulon (France). Lithography (30.7x43.8 cm) by Knight, 1794.; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Cap Brun has the Saint Andre Gorge)

Background imageSailboat Collection: The sailboat HMS Rolla, seen at first, at sea. Watercolor enhanced with white, 1857, by C.A

The sailboat HMS Rolla, seen at first, at sea. Watercolor enhanced with white, 1857, by C.A. Lodder (?)
MMM5482572 The sailboat HMS Rolla, seen at first, at sea. Watercolor enhanced with white, 1857, by C.A. Lodder (?).; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The sailboat HMS Rolla)

Background imageSailboat Collection: Lord Dufferin's racing boat (Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood)

Lord Dufferin's racing boat (Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood)
MMM5481719 Lord Dufferin's racing boat (Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1826-1902) with crew members lying on deck to assist with the cornering maneuver by Wyllie

Background imageSailboat Collection: An Egyptian dhow on the Nile, near Shetaal (Egypt). Coloured watercolor drawing

An Egyptian dhow on the Nile, near Shetaal (Egypt). Coloured watercolor drawing, 1867 by Edward Lear (1812-1888)
MMM5481534 An Egyptian dhow on the Nile, near Shetaal (Egypt). Coloured watercolor drawing, 1867 by Edward Lear (1812-1888)

Background imageSailboat Collection: The naval manoeuvre of Alexander Hood, Viscount Bridport (1726-1814)

The naval manoeuvre of Alexander Hood, Viscount Bridport (1726-1814) off the coast of Lorient (France)
MMM5480878 The naval manoeuvre of Alexander Hood, Viscount Bridport (1726-1814) off the coast of Lorient (France), during the Battle of Ile de Groix (1795)

Background imageSailboat Collection: The east Indiamen Asia, 1836 (oil on canvas)

The east Indiamen Asia, 1836 (oil on canvas)
7342724 The east Indiamen Asia, 1836 (oil on canvas) by Huggins, William John (1781-1845); 81.3x127 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: This National Engraving by W Read from an Original Painting by Huggins

This National Engraving by W Read from an Original Painting by Huggins, of Her Majesty's Ship Howe, of 120 guns
7342693 This National Engraving by W Read from an Original Painting by Huggins, of Her Majesty's Ship Howe, of 120 guns, with a view of Greenwich Hospital and the Observatory, &c

Background imageSailboat Collection: The capture of the Guillaume Tell, 31 March 1800, 1802 (watercolour)

The capture of the Guillaume Tell, 31 March 1800, 1802 (watercolour)
7341816 The capture of the Guillaume Tell, 31 March 1800, 1802 (watercolour) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 26.5x40.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: Masts of HMS Victory, late 19th to early 20th century (watercolour, graphite)

Masts of HMS Victory, late 19th to early 20th century (watercolour, graphite)
7341749 Masts of HMS Victory, late 19th to early 20th century (watercolour, graphite) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 50.7x35.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: Squadron of ships from the anchorage in Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope

Squadron of ships from the anchorage in Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope, late 18th century to early 19th century
7341741 Squadron of ships from the anchorage in Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope, late 18th century to early 19th century (watercolour) by Pocock

Background imageSailboat Collection: Study of an A-class submarine under way, possibly in Portsmouth Harbour

Study of an A-class submarine under way, possibly in Portsmouth Harbour, early 20th century (watercolour, graphite)
7341734 Study of an A-class submarine under way, possibly in Portsmouth Harbour, early 20th century (watercolour, graphite) by Wyllie

Background imageSailboat Collection: French Ship Marecual de Cashes [Mareschal de Cashes?] at Falmouth July 1914

French Ship Marecual de Cashes [Mareschal de Cashes?] at Falmouth July 1914, early 20th century (watercolour)
7341723 French Ship Marecual de Cashes [Mareschal de Cashes?] at Falmouth July 1914, early 20th century (watercolour) by Tuke, Henry Scott (1858-1929); 17.7x25.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: Two-decker in a gale off shore, late 18th to early 19th century (brown wash)

Two-decker in a gale off shore, late 18th to early 19th century (brown wash)
7341716 Two-decker in a gale off shore, late 18th to early 19th century (brown wash) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 15.6x12.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798: the British ships attacking the anchored French fleet

The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798: the British ships attacking the anchored French fleet, c.1798 (drawing)
7341715 The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798: the British ships attacking the anchored French fleet, c.1798 (drawing) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; stern views of the captured French ships L America

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; stern views of the captured French ships L America and La Juste
7341711 The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; stern views of the captured French ships L America and La Juste, c.1794 (pen, ink, graphite) by Pocock

Background imageSailboat Collection: View of the British Fleet under the command of Admiral Duncan, 1797 (aquatint)

View of the British Fleet under the command of Admiral Duncan, 1797 (aquatint)
7341600 View of the British Fleet under the command of Admiral Duncan, 1797 (aquatint) by Fairburn, J. (19th Century); 25.9x36.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: Engraving entitled Kanton 1655 which is the artist's impression of Canton from a boat in 1655

Engraving entitled Kanton 1655 which is the artist's impression of Canton from a boat in 1655, 1655 (engraving)
7341597 Engraving entitled Kanton 1655 which is the artist's impression of Canton from a boat in 1655, 1655 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 20.6x30.3 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageSailboat Collection: Carmania sinking Cap Trafalgar off Trinidade in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914

Carmania sinking Cap Trafalgar off Trinidade in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914, 1923 (paper, watercolour)
7341572 Carmania sinking Cap Trafalgar off Trinidade in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914, 1923 (paper, watercolour) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934); 34x46.5 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageSailboat Collection: The missionary ship Duff arriving at Otaheite 1797, 19th century (coloured aquatint)

The missionary ship Duff arriving at Otaheite 1797, 19th century (coloured aquatint)
7341673 The missionary ship Duff arriving at Otaheite 1797, 19th century (coloured aquatint) by Kronheim, Joseph Martin (1810-96); 18x25.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: Portrait of the English ship Charles, c.1676 (graphite, grey wash)

Portrait of the English ship Charles, c.1676 (graphite, grey wash)
7341543 Portrait of the English ship Charles, c.1676 (graphite, grey wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 35x75.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: HMS Victory, late 18th to early 19th century (coloured lithograph)

HMS Victory, late 18th to early 19th century (coloured lithograph)
7341662 HMS Victory, late 18th to early 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Mitchell, William Frederick (1845-1914); 25.2x33 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: Seascape, Sketchbook, 1901 (graphite, pastel, pen & ink)

Seascape, Sketchbook, 1901 (graphite, pastel, pen & ink)
7341511 Seascape, Sketchbook, 1901 (graphite, pastel, pen & ink) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 25.3x17.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: Susan Elizabeth wrecked on the beach during a gale, 1907 (glass negative)

Susan Elizabeth wrecked on the beach during a gale, 1907 (glass negative)
7341206 Susan Elizabeth wrecked on the beach during a gale, 1907 (glass negative) by British School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: The ship Tyburnia (1857), 19th Century (oil on canvas marouflaged on sundeala board)

The ship Tyburnia (1857), 19th Century (oil on canvas marouflaged on sundeala board)
7339089 The ship Tyburnia (1857), 19th Century (oil on canvas marouflaged on sundeala board) by British School, (19th century); 45.5x59x1.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: The ship J. P. Witney, 19th Century (oil painting)

The ship J. P. Witney, 19th Century (oil painting)
7338131 The ship J. P. Witney, 19th Century (oil painting) by American School, (19th century); 47x62 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: The ship Mermerus (1872), 19th Century (Oil painting)

The ship Mermerus (1872), 19th Century (Oil painting)
7338129 The ship Mermerus (1872), 19th Century (Oil painting) by British School, (19th century); 76.2x91.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: The ship Gitana, 1872 (Oil on canvas)

The ship Gitana, 1872 (Oil on canvas)
7338122 The ship Gitana, 1872 (Oil on canvas) by Streatfeild, Thomas (1777-1848); 57.2x92.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: Dutch ship Eendracht, 17th Century (grisaille on panel)

Dutch ship Eendracht, 17th Century (grisaille on panel)
7338120 Dutch ship Eendracht, 17th Century (grisaille on panel) by Witmont, Heerman (c.1605-c.83); 26.7x40.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: The clipper Ellen Rodger, 1858 (oil on canvas)

The clipper Ellen Rodger, 1858 (oil on canvas)
7338118 The clipper Ellen Rodger, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Barr, G.R. (19th-20th century); 61x86.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: The East Indiaman Atlas, 1822 (oil painting)

The East Indiaman Atlas, 1822 (oil painting)
7338109 The East Indiaman Atlas, 1822 (oil painting) by Huggins, William John (1781-1845); 80.6x127 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailboat Collection: Africa: Nuer girls on a Sudanese sailing-boat (b/w photo)

Africa: Nuer girls on a Sudanese sailing-boat (b/w photo)
8664845 Africa: Nuer girls on a Sudanese sailing-boat (b/w photo) by Bernatzik, Hugo Adolf (1897-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nuer girls on a Sudanese sailing-boat)

Background imageSailboat Collection: Cadix, 1833 (engraving)

Cadix, 1833 (engraving)
7273640 Cadix, 1833 (engraving); 19.3x28.8 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Captions Cadix, Cadiz; Cadiz and Bibl. Inst. in Hildbh. and N. York., Friedr. Geissler Direx. H)

Background imageSailboat Collection: The Crab (Cancer) above an aerial view of Rimini from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary

The Crab (Cancer) above an aerial view of Rimini from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols
BEN85105 The Crab (Cancer) above an aerial view of Rimini from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81)

Background imageSailboat Collection: The Doge's Palace, Venice, 1826 (oil on millboard)

The Doge's Palace, Venice, 1826 (oil on millboard)
XOS5880668 The Doge's Palace, Venice, 1826 (oil on millboard) by Bonington, Richard Parkes (1802-28); 53.5x61 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageSailboat Collection: Harbour Scene, undated (oil on canvas)

Harbour Scene, undated (oil on canvas)
XOS5877292 Harbour Scene, undated (oil on canvas) by Boggs, Frank Myers (1855-1926); 50.2x65.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Frank Boggs)

Background imageSailboat Collection: Sailboats

Sailboats
3570886 Sailboats by Michetti, Francesco Paolo (1851-1929); (add.info.: Sailboats Photographer: Michetti, Francesco Paolo); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageSailboat Collection: Sailboats with people on board

Sailboats with people on board
3570884 Sailboats with people on board by Michetti, Francesco Paolo (1851-1929); (add.info.: Sailboats with people on board Photographer: Michetti, Francesco Paolo); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageSailboat Collection: Worthing, Sussex (engraving)

Worthing, Sussex (engraving)
8676452 Worthing, Sussex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worthing, Sussex, from the sea)

Background imageSailboat Collection: Vasco da Gama departing for India, 1497 (colour litho)

Vasco da Gama departing for India, 1497 (colour litho)
8672908 Vasco da Gama departing for India, 1497 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama departing for India, 1497)

Background imageSailboat Collection: The sailboat Little Ida at sea, circa 1870

The sailboat Little Ida at sea, circa 1870
NWI4963183 The sailboat Little Ida at sea, circa 1870.; (add.info.: The sailboat Little Ida at sea, circa 1870.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageSailboat Collection: Sailboats sailing off Guernsey Island, on the Channel, around 1800. 19th century lithography

Sailboats sailing off Guernsey Island, on the Channel, around 1800. 19th century lithography
NWI4963170 Sailboats sailing off Guernsey Island, on the Channel, around 1800. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: Sailboats sailing off Guernsey Island, on the Channel, around 1800)

Background imageSailboat Collection: American cup with the sailboat ' Mohawk' in the middle of the race, 1870 years

American cup with the sailboat " Mohawk" in the middle of the race, 1870 years. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4963160 American cup with the sailboat " Mohawk" in the middle of the race, 1870 years. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info)

Background imageSailboat Collection: Vesuve eruption. Painting by Charles Francois Grenier de la Croix dit Lacroix de Marseille ()

Vesuve eruption. Painting by Charles Francois Grenier de la Croix dit Lacroix de Marseille (? 1782), 1763
JEB4883130 Vesuve eruption. Painting by Charles Francois Grenier de la Croix dit Lacroix de Marseille (? 1782), 1763. Collection, P

Background imageSailboat Collection: Marco Polo sailing in the Adriatic Sea, 19th century (engraving)

Marco Polo sailing in the Adriatic Sea, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4847313 Marco Polo sailing in the Adriatic Sea, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Marco Polo (1254-1324) sailing aboard Venetian ships in Korcula (Croatia) in the Adriatic Sea

Background imageSailboat Collection: Morlaix (Finistere, Brittany): the docks and the viaduct on which a steam train passes - railway

Morlaix (Finistere, Brittany): the docks and the viaduct on which a steam train passes - railway - boat with barrels
PCT4290404 Morlaix (Finistere, Brittany): the docks and the viaduct on which a steam train passes - railway - boat with barrels - original sepia photography (albumin paper)

Background imageSailboat Collection: France: Four small children pose in a wicker beach chair transformed into a sailing boat, 1900

France: Four small children pose in a wicker beach chair transformed into a sailing boat, 1900
LUX4773632 France: Four small children pose in a wicker beach chair transformed into a sailing boat, 1900; (add.info.: France)




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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.