Schooners Collection

View of ships at Porth taken from Glendorgal, St Columb Minor, Cornwall. 1890s
Two ships in the bay at Porth. The wall in the centre of the photograph was protecting the old shipyard used for building vessels, not for trading. The bridge to Porth Island can also be seen

John Brown and Co. sink British Revenue Cutter Gaspee
The Burning of the " Gaspee". HMS Gaspee a British customs schooner ran aground after being boarded by a group of men led by Abraham Whipple and John Brown, who attacked, boarded

Annual schooner race of the Royal Thames Yacht Club: the yachts at the Mouse light ship, 1862. Creator: Smyth
Annual schooner race of the Royal Thames Yacht Club: the yachts at the Mouse light ship, 1862. 'The morning had been very gloomy and threatening

Schooner match of the Royal Thames Yacht Club on June 16: rounding the Water Lily off Shoebury, 1864 Creator: Smyth
Schooner match of the Royal Thames Yacht Club on June 16: rounding the Water Lily off Shoebury, 1864. 'Among the spectators of the schooner-race, from Tilbury to the Nore and back again

Schooner and Yawl Match of the Royal Thames Yacht Club last Saturday: the Pantomine... 1876. Creator: H. E. Tozer
Schooner and Yawl Match of the Royal Thames Yacht Club last Saturday: the Pantomine fouling the Mouse Light-Vessel, 1876. There was a very fine wind for the schooner and yawl matches of this club

H.M.S. "Miranda", and her Prizes, in Litscha Bay, Russian Lapland, 1854. Creator: Unknown. H.M.S
H.M.S. "Miranda", and her Prizes, in Litscha Bay, Russian Lapland, 1854. Crimean War: Royal Navy ships bring home booty after destroying the town of Kola

Polruan from Fowey, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View across the river with unidentified vessels midstream, moored boats, boatyard, blockhouse and houses of Polruan in the distance. Photographer: Unknown

USA, Maine, Camden, Camden Harbor and windjammers sailing ships

BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE Perry, with a much larger fleet, destroys an English flotilla of 6 schooners, forcing the English to surrender Date: 10 September 1813

St Ives Harbour, c. 1880-99 (b / w photo)
498463 St Ives Harbour, c.1880-99 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The schooner nearest is the Elwood and the next one along the Harvest Home)

Italian schooner-brig Amalia, latter half 19th century (colour litho)
1147304 Italian schooner-brig Amalia, latter half 19th century (colour litho) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; out of copyright

New York, 1873 (colour litho)
1199917 New York, 1873 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Schooner Saltram, 1890-1900 (oil on canvas)
2655642 Schooner Saltram, 1890-1900 (oil on canvas) by Chidgey, Thomas (1855-1926); 60.8x91.4 cm; Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery, Gloucestershire, UK; eGloucester City Museums; British

The Way they come from California, pub. 1849 (litho)
2646240 The Way they come from California, pub. 1849 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Scenes in America (engraving)
1096297 Scenes in America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in America)

The Newfoundland "French Shore"Question (b / w photo)
1598362 The Newfoundland " French Shore" Question (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Newfoundland " French Shore" Question)

The City of San Francisco, pub. 1878 (colour lithograph)
2836269 The City of San Francisco, pub. 1878 (colour lithograph) by Parsons, Charles Richard (1844-1918/20); Private Collection; (add.info)

Schooners Village Belle and Chyandour, c. 1880-99 (b / w photo)
498452 Schooners Village Belle and Chyandour, c.1880-99 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the harbour at St Ives, Cornwall.); English

Anglo-French Blockade of the Rio de la Plata (engraving)
1617324 Anglo-French Blockade of the Rio de la Plata (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo-French Blockade of the Rio de la Plata)

Birds Eye View of San Francisco, pub. Currier & Ives, c. 1878 (colour lithograph)
2962418 Birds Eye View of San Francisco, pub. Currier & Ives, c.1878 (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

The Schooner Edith, 1890-1900 (oil on canvas)
2655641 The Schooner Edith, 1890-1900 (oil on canvas) by Chidgey, Thomas (1855-1926); 61x91.4 cm; Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery, Gloucestershire, UK; eGloucester City Museums; British

Schooner at Anchor, 1884 (black & white chalks on grey-green laid paper)
877054 Schooner at Anchor, 1884 (black & white chalks on grey-green laid paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 40.7x63.6 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

The City of New York, pub. 1876 (colour litho)
2652650 The City of New York, pub. 1876 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: birds eye view of Manhattan island)

White House Landing on the Pamunkey, 1862 (b / w photo)
684414 White House Landing on the Pamunkey, 1862 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); (add.info.: White House Landing, Va. Supply vessels at anchor Army barges loaded with supplies)

Europeans taking a walk in Yokohama, pub. 1871 (hand coloured woodblock)
2958300 Europeans taking a walk in Yokohama, pub. 1871 (hand coloured woodblock) by Sadahide, Utagawa (1807-73); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Battle of Lake Erie. Perry Victorious closing scene of the Action from Army
3239904 Battle of Lake Erie. Perry Victorious closing scene of the Action from Army and Navy Magazine, pub. 1840 (coloured engraving) by Evans, J

The Boston Tea Party - Destruction of the Tea in Boston Harbor, December 16, 1773
3273306 The Boston Tea Party A- Destruction of the Tea in Boston Harbor, December 16, 1773, from Ballous Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion pub

The destruction of tea at Boston Harbor, pub, 1846 (hand-coloured engraving)
2646258 The destruction of tea at Boston Harbor, pub, 1846 (hand-coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boston Tea Party)

Docked Sailboats, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, 1960, Vintage Travel Photograph

Fishing boats, East Looe, Cornwall. 1890s
A view of the quay at East Looe, looking upstream. A group of fishing boats including the Skitten are moored of the quay. Baskets of fish are being unloaded on the quayside

Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland;Sir John Rogersons Quay, Tall Ship & Jurys Hotel
Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland; Sir John Rogersons Quay, Tall Ship & Jurys Hotel

The Harbour beach, St Ives, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of harbour beach looking towards Pedn Olva. One man works on a wooden mast while a group of men and boys look on. In the background boats can be seen moored in the harbour

Prairie Schooner ready to start. Transportation on the American Prairies

Schooners at T wharf, Boston, Mass, Piers & wharves, Boats, Steamboats
Schooners at " T" wharf, Boston, Mass, Piers & wharves, Boats, Steamboats, United States, Massachusetts, Boston, 1905

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"Schooners: A Glimpse into the Majestic Era of Sailing Ships" Step back in time to the 1890s, where a breathtaking view of ships at Porth taken from Glendorgal, St Columb Minor, Cornwall awaits. The sight is reminiscent of an era when schooners ruled the seas with their grace and power. In this captivating journey through history, we encounter remarkable events that shaped the legacy of these magnificent vessels. John Brown and Co. 's sinking of the British Revenue Cutter Gaspee stands as a testament to both bravery and conflict on the high seas. The Battle of Lake Erie in 1813 witnessed Commodore Perry leading a much larger fleet against an English flotilla consisting of six schooners. Perry's triumph forced the English to surrender, forever etching his name in naval history. Traveling further along our voyage, we arrive at Polruan from Fowey, Lanteglos by Fowey in early 1900s Cornwall. Here lies evidence of how they were deeply ingrained in coastal communities' daily lives; they were not merely vessels but symbols connecting people across vast distances. Across continents and oceans, from Maine's Camden Harbor to New York City's bustling waterfront in 1873, windjammers sailed proudly alongside other maritime giants. These sailing ships embodied elegance while carrying goods and dreams across vast expanses. A glimpse into St Ives Harbour during its heyday between 1880-99 reveals black-and-white snapshots capturing bustling activity around these iconic vessels. Their presence symbolized prosperity as they transported goods worldwide. One cannot overlook the Italian schooner-brig Amalia from the latter half of the 19th century—a vibrant lithograph showcasing intricate details that adorned these floating works-of-art—testimony to craftsmanship combined with functionality. As we delve deeper into history's pages, scenes emerge depicting America's vast landscapes and the vital role schooners played in shaping its destiny.