Sailing Ships Collection (page 6)

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Vasco da Gama on board ship, late 15th-early 16th century, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Vasco da Gama on board ship, late 15th-early 16th century, (2023). Vasco da Gama, (c1460s-1524), was a Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea

A French three-deck warship under full sail, 1770. Creator: Johannes Swertner
A French three-deck warship under full sail, 1770

River landscape with sloops and sailing ships, 1847. Creator: Johan Adolph Rust
River landscape with sloops and sailing ships, 1847

The Ship-yard in Amsterdam, mid-17th century. Creator: Reinier Zeeman
The Ship-yard in Amsterdam, mid-17th century

Shipwreck, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Pierre-Jacques Volaire
Shipwreck, mid-late 18th century. Dramatic scene: survivors cling to rocks being battered by huge waves

Shipwreck, before 1812. Creator: Philip James de Loutherbourg
Shipwreck, before 1812. Dramatic scene: survivors and dead bodies on rocks being battered by huge waves

The Cherbourg Fetes - the "Pera" with Members of the House of Commons, leaving Southampton, 1858. British politicians travel to France

Sailing ships, on the side are five men, 1748-1805. Creator: Jan Arends
Sailing ships, on the side are five men, 1748-1805

Stormy Sea, 1857. Creator: Markus Larsson
Stormy Sea, 1857

Ships in a Gale. Creator: Unknown
Ships in a Gale, Unknown date. Manner of Salvator Rosa

Coast View of Iceland; An Icelanders Notes on Iceland, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Coast View of Iceland; An Icelanders Notes on Iceland, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Sailing ships ashore, 1834-1872. Creator: Frans Arnold Breuhaus de Groot
Sailing ships ashore, 1834-1872

Sailing ships in a harbour, 1829-1879. Creator: Ary Pleijsier
Sailing ships in a harbour, 1829-1879

No. 43, Port of Kuwana: The Shichiri Ferry, Published in 1855. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
No. 43, Port of Kuwana: The Shichiri Ferry, Published in 1855. From Famous Views of the Fifty-three Stations (Gojusan tsugi meisho zue), also known as the Vertical Tokaido

The gigantic clipper-ship "Great Australia", recently built for Messrs. Baines and Co... 1860
The gigantic clipper-ship "Great Australia", recently built for Messrs. Baines and Co. of Liverpool, 1860. Ship built by Stewart and Co. of St. John's in Newfoundland, Canada

The Visit of the Prince of Wales to Canada - the Citadel of Quebec, from Prescott Gate.... 1860
The Visit of the Prince of Wales to Canada - the Citadel of Quebec, [Canada], from Prescott Gate - from a drawing by Captain Williams, R.A. 1860

The town of Beyrout and Mount Lebanon - from a drawing by J. Lewis Farley, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The town of Beyrout and Mount Lebanon - from a drawing by J. Lewis Farley, 1860. Beyrout, Beirout, or Bairut - the Berytus of the ancients - is a fortified seaport and commercial town of Syria

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1490s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1490s, (2023). Columbus (1451-1506) was an Italian explorer, navigator and colonist who was sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain

Sailboat on Blue Water, 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
Sailboat on Blue Water, 19th century. Series: One Hundred Poets

Returning Sails in the Ryukyu Islands, Tametomo and Neiwanjo, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Returning Sails in the Ryukyu Islands, Tametomo and Neiwanjo, 1867. From Eight Views with Fine Tales of Warriors

The King George Disabled... 1753. Creator: John Boydell
The King George Disabled... 1753

The Royal Palace, Stockholm, 1860. Creator: Henry Fitzcook
The Royal Palace, Stockholm, 1860. The Palace is the great object of attraction. Built on the highest part of the central island

Italian landscape with a harbour, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Italian landscape with a harbour, unknown date

View of the city of Constantinople, 1759-c.1796. Creators: Louis-Joseph Mondhare, Anon
View of the city of Constantinople, 1759-c.1796

Costumes de Différent Pays, Femme de Calais, Achetant des Coquillages, c1797
Costumes de Different Pays, Femme de Calais, Achetant des Coquillages, c1797

Decorations on the Herengracht for the April festivities, 1887, 1887. Creator: Johan Adolph Rust
Decorations on the Herengracht for the April festivities, 1887, 1887

Brunel Aboard the Aphrodita, Liverpool, c.1857. Creator: Robert Howlett
Brunel Aboard the Aphrodita, Liverpool, c.1857

View of the high seas, on which there are three sailing ships, 1852. Creator: Henri le Hon
View of the high seas, on which there are three sailing ships, 1852

Sloop transports officers to a ship, 1829-1879. Creator: Ary Pleijsier
Sloop transports officers to a ship, 1829-1879

Sailing ship on the Beneden Merwede at the Papendrechtse Dijk, 1729. Creator: Aert Schouman
Sailing ship on the Beneden Merwede at the Papendrechtse Dijk, 1729. Dike between Papendrecht and Sliedrecht

Ayant eu la fâcheuse idée d'aller...en mer, 1852. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ayant eu la facheuse idee d'aller...en mer, 1852. Ayant eu la facheuse idee d'aller faire une petite promenade en mer. (Someone had the annoying idea of going for a little trip on the sea)

The stone fire beacon and the harbor head of Durgerdam, 1756. Creator: Aert Schouman
The stone fire beacon and the harbor head of Durgerdam, 1756

The Ship "Bengal" rescuing the crew of "The Child of the Regiment", 1858. Creator: Smyth
The Ship "Bengal" rescuing the crew of "The Child of the Regiment", 1858. Engraving from a sketch by Theodore Walter, chief officer of the Child of the Regiment

View of the Royal Palace in Lisbon, 1752. Creator: Anon
View of the Royal Palace in Lisbon, 1752. A View of the Palace of the king of Portugal at Lisbone'. In the foreground the river Tagus. In the background on the left the sea

Lisbon Bar during a Gale of Wind, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Lisbon Bar during a Gale of Wind, 1858....an incident is depicted which shows the effective means possessed by our Royal Mail packets for saving life at sea

View of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg seen from the west side, 1745-1794. Creator: Anon
View of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg seen from the west side, 1745-1794. A Perspective View of the Neva, towards the East, between the Galleys Dock & the thirteenth line of the Wassile Ostroff

View of the Admiralty warehouse in Amsterdam, 1752. Creator: Anon
View of the Admiralty warehouse in Amsterdam, 1752. A view of the Admiralty at Amsterdam, of the store houses, wharfes and docks, belonging to it, and to the East India Company of Holland

The New Steam-yacht "Cleopatra" built for Il Hami Pacha, Son of the Late Viceroy of Egypt, 1858. During her trial trip, although...the Cleopatra was worked by powerful engines

View of the city of Batavia, 1754. Creator: Anon
View of the city of Batavia, 1754. The City of Batavia in the Island of Java and Capital of all the Dutch Factories & Settlements in the East Indies

View of the city of Batavia, 1754. Creator: Anon
View of the city of Batavia, 1754. The city of Batavia in the island of Java and capital of all the Dutch factories & settlements in the East Indies

View of the city of London seen from the River Thames, 1753. Creator: Johann Michael Muller
View of the city of London seen from the River Thames, 1753. A View of The Tower [of London], with the Bridge, & part of the city of London. From the river'

View of the Royal Palace in Lisbon, 1752. Creator: Anon
View of the Royal Palace in Lisbon, 1752. A View of the Palace of the king of Portugal at Lisbone'. In the foreground the river Tagus. In the background on the left the sea

View of the Custom House on the River Thames in London, 1753. Creator: Thomas Bowles
View of the Custom House on the River Thames in London, 1753. A View of the Custom House, with part of The Tower [of London], taken from ye river Thames

St. Louis, Senegal, viewed from the north; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. Creator: Unknown
St. Louis, Senegal, viewed from the north; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

View of Fort William at Calcutta, 1754. Creator: Anon
View of Fort William at Calcutta, 1754. Fort William in the Kingdom of Bengal. Belonging to the East India Company of England

Sailing ship at anchor off the coast, 1830-1860. Creator: Albertus van Beest
Sailing ship at anchor off the coast, 1830-1860

Boys signal to a ship from a sinking rowing boat, in or before 1894. Creator: Willem Wenckebach
Boys signal to a ship from a sinking rowing boat, in or before 1894. In the semi-darkness three boys are at sea in a rowing boat. One waves with a handkerchief to a sailing ship

The Basin of Minas - Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Basin of Minas - Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America - views illustrating the passage of H.M.S. "Styx", having his Royal Highness on board, from Handsport to St

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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.