Schooner Collection (#17)

Indonesia, Sulawesi, Ujung Pandang. Bugis pinisi schooners docked at Paotere Harbor, transports timber and produce

Thailand, Andaman Sea. Star Fyer clipper ship in the Ao Phang Nga Islands in hte Andaman Sea, Thailand

GALE IN THE ATLANTIC, 1878. The foundering of the steamer General Barnes off Cape Hatteras in a gale, October 1878. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

MISSIONARY SHIP, 1870. The American missionary schooner Morning Star, wrecked at Strongs Island in the Northern Pacific Ocean. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1870

YACHT: TITANIA, 1850. The Titania schooner yacht, built for Mr. Robert Stephenson, C. E. Wood engraving, English, 1850
YACHT: TITANIA, 1850. The Titania schooner yacht, built for Mr. Robert Stephenson, C.E. Wood engraving, English, 1850

NEW YORK: OYSTER HAUL. An abundant oyster haul in Long Island Sound, New York. Wood engraving, American, 1859

CULPEPERs REBELLION. The arrest of George Durant aboard the schooner Carolina on 2 December 1677, the event which sparked Culpepers Rebellion. Line engraving, American, 19th century

James River, Virginia. US monitor CANONICUS taking on coal from a schooner. Date between 1861 and 1869

Royal London Yacht Club racing, Cowes, Isle of Wight
The Royal London Yacht Club racing at Cowes, Isle of Wight. The first race in 1911 saw White Heather out for the first time in the season

American schooner, Jefferson Borden
The American schooner, Jefferson Borden, on board which an attempted mutiny took place during April 1875, in the course of a trip from New Orleans to London

A RESCUE AT SEA, c1862. A schooner throws a lifeline to a lifeboat of people. Watercolor by an unknown American artist, c1862

DENNY: HAY SCHOONER, 1871. A hay schooner in the San Francisco Bay. Oil on canvas by Gideon Jacques Denny, 1871

EVNT2A-00267
Native Americans burning a schooner in the Detroit River at night during Pontiacs War, 1763-1764. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Izmir, Turkey - The Harbour
A view of the harbour at Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey with boats moored up against the quay

Port Madryn, Nuevo Gulf, Patagonia, 1887
Engraving of the coast-line of Port Madryn, with a schooner in the foreground and a steam train in the background, a remote area of South America (now Argentina)

The Dutch Arctic Expedition at Zeeuwsche Uitkyk, North Spitz
Engraving showing members of the Dutch Arctic Expedition ashore at Zeeuwsche Uitkyk, North Spitzbergen during 1878. The expeditions schooner Willem Barents can be seen in the background

American Indians. Native Canoe on the coast of British Colum
Fierce looking Indians, men, women and children, paddling canoe with a schooner in the background

The Dutch Arctic Exploration Ship Willem Barents, 1878
Engraving of the schooner Willem Barents in the drift ice, during the Dutch Arctic Expedition of 1878. This expedition, commanded by Lieutenant de Bruyne, explored Jan Mayen Island, Spitzbergen

Battle of Blood River
Cast iron prairie schooners of the Boer Voortrekker Laager on the site of the Battle of Blood River. The Zulus lost nearly 3000 men and the Ncome river became red with their blood

Gipsy Caravan 1940S
A corner of a gipsy encampment in the English Home Counties

Gipsy Caravans 1940S
Preparing for a camp, a gipsy scene in the English Home Counties

The Rotor Ship Buckau, 1924
Photograph of the experimental Rotor ship Buckau, on sea trials, 1924. Anton Flettner equipped the 680 ton schooner, Buckau, with two rotating cylindrical towers to test his Flettner rudder

Covered Wagon USA 1934
I don t want a train to go home in, You keep your west- bound mail, Just set me on an old Prairie Schooner, singin down the old home trail

The 80 foot excursion schooner Aquidneck returning to Bowens Wharf, established in 1760 and now a busy waterfront retail and tourist centre, Newport, Rhode Island, New England

The Old Port, (Sunda Kelapa), Jakarta, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Port of Milna, Ile de Brac, Dalmatian coast, Croatia, Adriatic, Europe

3-Masted Schooner
A three-masted schooner

The Gaspee Burnt
THE GASPEE INCIDENT - The citizens of Rhode Island, angered by British tax demands, board the grounded revenue schooner Gaspee and burn her

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"Schooner: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Adventure" Step back in time to the late 19th century, where majestic schooners ruled the seas. The steam yacht Boadicea, created by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, stands proudly at anchor, showcasing its exquisite craftsmanship. Its sleek design and luxurious amenities make it a true icon of opulence. In the realm of competitive sailing, the Americas Cup races were legendary. In 1886, amidst great fanfare, the Mayflower gracefully crossed the bow of Galatea during their fourth tack. The fleet saluted this breathtaking moment as these magnificent vessels showcased their speed and agility on New York's waters. Five years prior, in 1881, another historic race took place between Mischief and Atalanta for the coveted Americas Cup title. Currier & Ives immortalized this thrilling event with a vibrant lithograph that captured both nations' pride and determination. Not all schooners were built for leisure or competition; some embarked on daring adventures across treacherous oceans. The Casco yacht designed by Stevenson braved stormy seas while exploring uncharted territories—a testament to human resilience and curiosity. The American schooner Westward was an engineering marvel crafted by Herreshoff Shipyard—an embodiment of innovation combined with timeless beauty. This vessel pushed boundaries as it sliced through waves effortlessly—its sails billowing majestically against azure skies. As we delve into maritime history further, we encounter whaling ships from the 1800s—a reminder of humanity's complex relationship with nature's creatures. These diagrams offer insight into how these formidable vessels operated during perilous hunts on vast open waters. Meanwhile, La Cigale takes center stage as she glides close-hauled through turbulent waves in 1913—an auxiliary schooner that exemplifies grace under pressure. Created once again by Kirk & Sons of Cowes—their craftsmanship shines through, capturing the essence of adventure and freedom.