Sailing Ships Collection (#49)

"Sailing Ships: A Journey Through Time and Seas" As the sun sets on the horizon, a majestic Viking ship emerges from the shadows

Sailing Ships Collection: Bastion on a river, print maker: Jan van de Velde II, Gerard van der Horst, Claes Jansz

Bastion on a river, print maker: Jan van de Velde II, Gerard van der Horst, Claes Jansz. Visscher II, 1628

Bleekveld before a fortress, Jan van de Velde (II), 1639 - 1641

Sunset at the port of Antwerp, Belgium, Johan Barthold Jongkind, 1868

Sailing Ships Collection: Battle between Dutch and Spanish Ships on the Haarlemmermeer, c. 1629 (oil on canvas)

Battle between Dutch and Spanish Ships on the Haarlemmermeer, c. 1629 (oil on canvas)
XOS1121308 Battle between Dutch and Spanish Ships on the Haarlemmermeer, c.1629 (oil on canvas) by Vroom, Hendrick Cornelisz

Historic sailing boat, deep blue sky, 3D graphics

Historic sailboat, sunset, 3D graphics

Sailing Ships Collection: Sailing boat on the Playa de Mujeres beach near Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain

Sailing boat on the Playa de Mujeres beach near Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Felucca, a traditional wooden sailing boat, on the Nile, Aswan, Egypt, Africa

Floating dinghies at sunset in Bain Aux Boeuf, Mauritius, Africa

Ropes and pulleys on a ship

Mast of a sailing ship, Dominican Republic, the Caribbean

Sailing Ships Collection: Mr David Mumford, who has retired after 50 years service as coxswain of the Plymouth lifeboat

Mr David Mumford, who has retired after 50 years service as coxswain of the Plymouth lifeboat. 3 February 1920

Erith regatta on the river Themes. 1938

Sailing Ships Collection: Pupils from the art school sit on the deck of a Thames Barge drawing pictures in

Pupils from the art school sit on the deck of a Thames Barge drawing pictures in Gravesend, Kent. 1939

Sailing Ships Collection: Crowds look at the collection of water vessels on the Thames which are part of the

Crowds look at the collection of water vessels on the Thames which are part of the Erith regatta. 1939

Sailing Ships Collection: Cadets of HMS Worcester off Greenhithe Kent at rowing practice with their training

Cadets of HMS Worcester off Greenhithe Kent at rowing practice with their training ship in the background 10 July 1951

Sailing Ships Collection: Themes Sailing barge making its way down the river at Dartford, Kent

Themes Sailing barge making its way down the river at Dartford, Kent. 1936

Mr L M Allen of Gravesend strokes his beard in a pose. 1938

Mr Harry Bates an old salt of Gravesend in a pose. 1938

Sailing Ships Collection: A sailing yacht stuck in the low tide mud waiting for the water to return

A sailing yacht stuck in the low tide mud waiting for the water to return. 1936

Thames barges moored up on the river. 1939

Thames barges sailing up the river. 1938

Sailing Ships Collection: The Friendship of Salem ship docked at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site at Salem

The Friendship of Salem ship docked at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site at Salem, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Sailing Ships Collection: The Cutty Sark, a British Tea Clipper built in 1869 moored near the Thames at Greenwich, London

The Cutty Sark, a British Tea Clipper built in 1869 moored near the Thames at Greenwich, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sailing Ships Collection: Cork Harbour, 1872 C016 / 4315

Cork Harbour, 1872 C016 / 4315
Cork Harbour. 19th-century artwork of part of Cork Harbour, a natural harbour and estuary on the coast of County Cork, Ireland

Spirit of Bermuda sloop in the Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys Parish, Bermuda, Central America

Sailing Ships Collection: Sailing ship leaving the Quayside at Ipswich Marina, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

Sailing ship leaving the Quayside at Ipswich Marina, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Royal Clipper cruise ship in Naples Port, Campania, Italy, Europe

View of the Cutty Sark after restoration, Greenwich, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The renovated Cutty Sark Tea Clipper, Greenwich, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sailing Ships Collection: Star Clipper sailing cruise ship, Terre de Haut, Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe, West Indies

Star Clipper sailing cruise ship, Terre de Haut, Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe, West Indies, French Caribbean, France, Central America

Star Clipper sailing cruise ship, Dominica, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Sailing Ships Collection: Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588

Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588. The Latin text labels show Dover (left) and Calais (right). This was said to be the scene seen from the cliffs of Folkestone in August 1588 by 10-year-old William

Sailing Ships Collection: Three masted boat, the Cuauhtemoc from Mexico during Armada 2008, Rouen

Three masted boat, the Cuauhtemoc from Mexico during Armada 2008, Rouen, Normandy, France, Europe

Sailing Ships Collection: Three masted boats, the Cuauhtemoc from Mexico and the Amerigo Vespucci during Armada 2008

Three masted boats, the Cuauhtemoc from Mexico and the Amerigo Vespucci during Armada 2008, Rouen, Normandy, France, Europe

Sailing Ships Collection: The frigate Grand Turk and three masted boat the Tenacious from Britain

The frigate Grand Turk and three masted boat the Tenacious from Britain, the largest wooden tall ship in the world, on the River Seine during Armada 2008, Rouen, Normandy, France, Europe

Sailing Ships Collection: The three masted boat the Tenacious from Britain in front of movable bridge Flaubert during Armada

The three masted boat the Tenacious from Britain in front of movable bridge Flaubert during Armada 2008, Rouen, Normandy, France, Europe

Sailing Ships Collection: The three masted boat, Amerigo Vespucci from Italy during Armada 2008, Rouen

The three masted boat, Amerigo Vespucci from Italy during Armada 2008, Rouen, Normandy, France, Europe

Sailing Ships Collection: Sunset at the Maritime Museum, San Diego, California, United States of America

Sunset at the Maritime Museum, San Diego, California, United States of America, North America

Sailing Ships Collection: Old sailing ship, the Soumen Joutsen, Aura River, Maritime Museum, Forum Marinum

Old sailing ship, the Soumen Joutsen, Aura River, Maritime Museum, Forum Marinum, Turku, Finland, Scandinavia, Europe

Sailing Ships Collection: Sailing experience, Milford Haven

Sailing experience, Milford Haven
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Sailing Ships Collection: Yachts. Classic Boats, Sailing River Dart, Dartmouth, Devon

Yachts. Classic Boats, Sailing River Dart, Dartmouth, Devon
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Sailing Ships Collection: Action dropping the Spinnaker at Skandia Cowes Week 2008 Finish Line

Action dropping the Spinnaker at Skandia Cowes Week 2008 Finish Line
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Sailing Ships Collection: Round the World Yachting

Round the World Yachting
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Sailing Ships Collection: Smaller Class Yachts Racing Skandia Cowes Week 2008

Smaller Class Yachts Racing Skandia Cowes Week 2008
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Sailing Ships Collection: Yachts Racing at Skandia Cowes Week 2008

Yachts Racing at Skandia Cowes Week 2008
Mark Harding / SpecialistStock

Sailing Ships Collection: Mayflower tourist ship

Mayflower tourist ship, Plymouth, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

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"Sailing Ships: A Journey Through Time and Seas" As the sun sets on the horizon, a majestic Viking ship emerges from the shadows, its silhouette beautifully etched against the colorful sky. With intricate 3D graphics bringing it to life, this vessel takes us back to an era of fearless explorers and epic voyages. In Port Lockroy, Penola stands proudly as Luigi di Savola Peak looms in the background. The scene transports us to a moment frozen in time, capturing both the tranquility of nature and the grandeur of sailing ships. But not all tales at sea are serene. On August 21st, 1881, tragedy struck with the sinking of Eira. This haunting event reminds us of the dangers faced by sailors who braved treacherous waters in pursuit of their dreams. Traveling further eastward brings us to Tsushima's coast where a Dutch Ship anchors itself firmly. Utagawa Hiroshige II's artwork immortalizes this historical encounter between cultures through his masterful brushstrokes. In another significant moment in history, Napoleon boards Northumberland on August 8th, 1815. As he embarks on his journey towards St Helena after defeat at Waterloo, we witness a pivotal chapter unfold before our eyes. The Cutty Sark gracefully rests at Millwall - an iconic symbol of maritime heritage that continues to captivate admirers worldwide. Its sleek design and rich history make it an enduring testament to mankind's ingenuity and passion for exploration. Le Bourg welcomes Star Clipper sailing cruise ship as it arrives at Iles des Saintes amidst French Caribbean splendor. The harmonious blend of natural beauty and human craftsmanship showcases how they are seamlessly integrate into breathtaking landscapes. Camden Harbor embraces dusk with open arms as Maine reveals its enchanting coastal charm. Here lies a haven for sailing enthusiasts who find solace in gentle waves and picturesque horizons painted by the setting sun.