Sailmaker Collection

A sailmaker, 1850
3359228 A sailmaker, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a sailmaker seen repairing a sail for a sailboat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A sailmaker, 1850
3359936 A sailmaker, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a sailmaker seen repairing a sail for a sailboat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Sail Makers [recto], c. 1870-1900. Creator: Enoch Wood Perry
Sail Makers [recto], c. 1870-1900

Sailmaker William Leitch, in his sail loft in Loch Tarbert
Sailmaker William Leitch, in his sail loft in East Loch Tarbert, Scotland. William is the third generation of sailmakers to work from the old sail loft in Tarbert on the West Coast of Scotland

Sail Yard, Venice, 1909. Creator: Donald Shaw MacLaughlan
Sail Yard, Venice, 1909

Trial of the Tichborne Claimant, Witnesses for the Defence (engraving)
1620902 Trial of the Tichborne Claimant, Witnesses for the Defence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of the Tichborne Claimant)

The hands of sailmaker William Leitch, in his sail loft
The calloused working hands of sailmaker William Leitch, of East Loch Tarbert, Scotland. William is the third generation of sailmakers to work from the old sail loft in Tarbert on the West Coast of

Chimney piece interior Joris Willeken sailmaker
Chimney piece with interior of Joris Willekens sailmaker in Rotterdam, chimney painting painting material paint oil wood mahogany

The Battle of Malaga, c1704. Artist: Isaac Sailmaker
The Battle of Malaga, c1704. The Battle of Malaga, the largest naval battle in the War of the Spanish Succession, took place on 24 August 1704. From Old Naval Prints, by Charles N

The Battle of Barfleur, c1695, (1924). Artist: Isaac Sailmaker
The Battle of Barfleur, c1695. (1924). The Battle of Barfleur was fought between the fleets of England, the Netherlands and france, between 19 and 23 May 1692. From Old Naval Prints, by Charles N

The Victory, c1700. Artist: Isaac Sailmaker
The Victory, c1700. Launched in 1675 and originally named HMS Royal James HMS Victory was renamed on 7 March 1691. She was the flagship of Admiral Sir John Ashby at the Battle of Barfleur in 1692

Sailmaker at work, Penzance, Cornwall
An elderly sailmaker (Arthur Willoughby), working in the traditional way in Penzance, Cornwall. circa early 1980s

History of navigation. Brigantine. Museum of History and Nav
History of navigation. Brigantine. Model by I. Milusev. Museum of History and Navigation. Riga. Latvia

History of navigation. Sailing ship Eurasia. 1925. Museum
History of navigation. Sailing ship Eurasia. 1925. Model by I. Milosev. Scale: 1:100. Museum of History and Navigation. Riga. Latvia

Womens Royal Air Force -- Sailmakers
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing women at work making sails for the aeroplane wings. Date: 1919-1920

Ships in the Thames Estuary near Sheerness, Isaac Sailmaker, ca. 1633-1721, Dutch

The Island of Barbados A Birds Eye View of the Island of Barbados, c. 1694, Isaac Sailmaker
The Island of Barbados A Birds Eye View of the Island of Barbados, c.1694, Isaac Sailmaker, ca. 1633-1721, Dutch

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"Sailmaker: Weaving Tales of the Sea and Craftsmanship" Step into the sail loft of William Leitch, a master sailmaker in Loch Tarbert. With skilled hands and an eye for detail, he breathes life into sails that will conquer the mighty waves. Transport yourself to Venice in 1909, where the bustling Sail Yard comes alive under the watchful gaze of Donald Shaw MacLaughlan. The symphony of ropes and canvas fills the air as sailmakers meticulously craft their creations. Witness history unfold at the Trial of the Tichborne Claimant, where witnesses for the defence testify with conviction. Among them stands a humble sailmaker, his calloused hands bearing witness to a life spent perfecting his craft. In another realm altogether, Isaac Sailmaker captures epic battles on canvas. Feel your heart race as you stand amidst The Battle of Malaga's chaos or marvel at The Battle of Barfleur's fierce naval clashes. Isaac's brush immortalizes these moments forever. The Victory stands tall on Isaac Sailmaker's canvas; its majestic sails billow against a backdrop of turbulent seas. A testament to both artistry and craftsmanship, it symbolizes triumph over adversity. Travel across oceans to Penzance, Cornwall, where a modern-day sailmaker deftly maneuvers through intricate patterns and stitches. Each thread weaves together stories untold - tales whispered by winds that have carried ships throughout time. Delve into maritime history at museums showcasing brigantines and sailing ships like Eurasia from 1925. These vessels bear witness to humanity's insatiable thirst for exploration - guided by skillful hands that shaped their sails. Even women find their place among sailors' ranks as part of Women's Royal Air Force - Sailmakers division during times when gender roles were being redefined. Their contributions remind us that passion knows no boundaries or limitations.