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Sailing Ship Collection (page 8)

"Sailing Ship: A Timeless Journey through History's Seas" Embarking on a voyage, a sailing ship braves the elements with unwavering endurance in the pack ice

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Dinner D'adieu: menu cover from RMSP Araguaya (1906), 1927 (menu)

Dinner D'adieu: menu cover from RMSP Araguaya (1906), 1927 (menu)
7339849 Dinner D'adieu: menu cover from RMSP Araguaya (1906), 1927 (menu) by Shoesmith, Kenneth (1890-1939); 60x51 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Kenneth D)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Double canoe off Moalu, Feejee Islands, Septr 26th 1849 [Fiji], 1849 (pen, ink)

Double canoe off Moalu, Feejee Islands, Septr 26th 1849 [Fiji], 1849 (pen, ink)
7295606 Double canoe off Moalu, Feejee Islands, Septr 26th 1849 [Fiji], 1849 (pen, ink) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 15.7x25.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Rising Star (1821) built for the War of Independence in Spanish South America, 1931 (print)

The Rising Star (1821) built for the War of Independence in Spanish South America, 1931 (print)
7295576 The Rising Star (1821) built for the War of Independence in Spanish South America, 1931 (print) by English School, (19th century) (after); 35.4x45.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, 1801 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, 1801 (oil on canvas)
7337697 The Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, 1801 (oil on canvas) by Serres, John Thomas (1759-1825); 49.5x81.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Nelson forcing the passage of the sound, 30 March 1801, prior to the Battle of Copenhagen

Nelson forcing the passage of the sound, 30 March 1801, prior to the Battle of Copenhagen, 1801-15 (oil on canvas)
7337695 Nelson forcing the passage of the sound, 30 March 1801, prior to the Battle of Copenhagen, 1801-15 (oil on canvas) by Dodd, Robert (1748-1815); 61x91.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, 1801 (oil painting)

The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, 1801 (oil painting)
7337690 The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, 1801 (oil painting) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 90.2x151.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Captain capturing the San Nicolas and the San Jose at the Battle of Cape St Vincent

The Captain capturing the San Nicolas and the San Jose at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797
7337680 The Captain capturing the San Nicolas and the San Jose at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Pocock

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The General Goddard capturing Dutch East Indiamen, late 18th century - early 19th century

The General Goddard capturing Dutch East Indiamen, late 18th century - early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337677 The General Goddard capturing Dutch East Indiamen, late 18th century - early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 114.3x184.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Defence at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1811 (oil on canvas)

The Defence at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1811 (oil on canvas)
7337675 The Defence at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1811 (oil on canvas) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 35.5x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: HMS Brunswick breaking the line at the Battle of the First of June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas)

HMS Brunswick breaking the line at the Battle of the First of June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas)
7337674 HMS Brunswick breaking the line at the Battle of the First of June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 4.5x58.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Brunswick and the Vengeur du Peuple at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas)

The Brunswick and the Vengeur du Peuple at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas)
7337672 The Brunswick and the Vengeur du Peuple at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 139.7x190.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Action between HMS Crescent and the Reunion, 20 October 1793: ships engaged (painting)

Action between HMS Crescent and the Reunion, 20 October 1793: ships engaged (painting)
7337671 Action between HMS Crescent and the Reunion, 20 October 1793: ships engaged (painting) by Jones, C. M. (18th century); 30.5x45.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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 imageSailing Ship 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




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"Sailing Ship: A Timeless Journey through History's Seas" Embarking on a voyage, a sailing ship braves the elements with unwavering endurance in the pack ice, resembling a billowy sea. Just like the Bayeux Tapestry portraying the Norman Conquest, this vessel carries stories of conquest and exploration. In 1620, the Mayflower sailed across treacherous waters as Pilgrims sought new beginnings. Witnessing their arrival at Plymouth, we glimpse hope and resilience etched into history's pages. Centuries earlier, Marco Polo left Venice in the 1300s aboard his ship to embark on an extraordinary adventure that would shape our understanding of distant lands. JMW Turner captures Whitby's picturesque scene in 1824; his brushstrokes immortalize a sailing ship gracefully gliding upon shimmering waves. The bow of Sir Ernest Shackleton's exploratory vessel SS Endurance stands tall against icy challenges—an emblem of bravery amidst adversity. The Battle of Trafalgar comes alive on canvas—a majestic spectacle where mighty ships engage in fierce combat for supremacy over vast seas. HMS Terror sets sail during an Arctic expedition in 1836-37—its crew venturing into uncharted territories with courage and determination as their guiding stars. Silhouetted against a breathtaking sunset, a Viking ship emerges from ancient tales—its sails billowing proudly as it navigates mythical realms and legendary adventures. At sea once more, another Viking ship cuts through crashing waves—a testament to their seafaring prowess and indomitable spirit that echoes throughout time. Under moonlit skies at Portsmouth Dockyard lies HMS Victory—the embodiment of naval might and historical significance—an enduring symbol of Britain's maritime heritage.