Smack Collection

Paglesham Regatta - Start of the First-Class Oyster-Smacks, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Paglesham Regatta - Start of the First-Class Oyster-Smacks, 1858. Britannia; Rosalind; Don Juan; Waterwitch; Gnome...The day was beautifully fine, with a good breeze from the north-west

Brixham fishing fleet DIX02_01_254
Brixham, Torbay, Devon. The fishing fleet in Brixham Outer Harbour with houses on North Furzeham Road on the cliff-top in the distance. Photographed by J Dixon Scott between 1925 and 1935

Mending nets at Hastings DIX02_01_256
Fishermen mending nets on the beach at Hastings, East Sussex. Photographed by J Dixon Scott between 1925 and 1939

Oyster Smack, a traditional fishing boat 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Oyster Smack, a traditional fishing boat 19th Century

Cornwall

A Fishing Smack
This painting shows a large, red sailed smack, a traditional fishing boat, contrasting heavily with the steamer, visible in the background. Date: circa 1923

If I catch you (colour litho)
3642840 If I catch you (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: If I catch you. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Man smacking girl on the bottom (colour litho)
3643433 Man smacking girl on the bottom (colour litho) by Sager, Xavier (1870-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man smacking girl on the bottom)

Man waiting to smack a womans bottom while she watches the yacht racing (colour litho)
6000007 Man waiting to smack a womans bottom while she watches the yacht racing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

193-0082125 Yes, he broke the pot, plate 25 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching)
IND81644 193-0082125 Yes, he broke the pot, plate 25 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 20.9x15.2 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Fishing Boat, 1879-80 (etching)
CH441544 Fishing Boat, 1879-80 (etching) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 15.4x23.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

The Haddock from the Sea to the Table (engraving)
6016556 The Haddock from the Sea to the Table (engraving) by Craft, Percy Robert (1856-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Haddock from the Sea to the Table)

Comic postcard, Man, boy and pretty young woman bathing in the sea Date: 20th century

Photograph of Lobster Smack PH, Canvey, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Rear view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Fisting out the Ball, a mounted postcard (colour litho)
NFM315453 Fisting out the Ball, a mounted postcard (colour litho) by English School; National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; eNational Football Museum; English, out of copyright

For Testing the Vigour of the Smack Before Assuming Responsibilities of Motherhood (litho)
6024610 For Testing the Vigour of the Smack Before Assuming Responsibilities of Motherhood (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Three sloops of war and a fishing smack going into habour, Portsmouth, c
492589 Three sloops of war and a fishing smack going into habour, Portsmouth, c.1800-30 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 28.8x44 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery

Goal!, mounted postcard (colour litho)
NFM315456 Goal!, mounted postcard (colour litho) by English School; National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; © National Football Museum

Feeding New York Citys millions on fish (b / w photo)
6002597 Feeding New York Citys millions on fish (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feeding New York Citys millions on fish)

Illustration for Peace-at-any-Price Bill, by Grant Allen (litho)
1051943 Illustration for Peace-at-any-Price Bill, by Grant Allen (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Peace-at-any-Price Bill, by Grant Allen)

Smack Passing Whitby (litho)
5222460 Smack Passing Whitby (litho) by Duncan, Edward (1803-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smack Passing Whitby)

The Meeting of the National Rifle Association at Bisley (litho)
1600826 The Meeting of the National Rifle Association at Bisley (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Meeting of the National Rifle Association at Bisley)

Our Fishing Industries, Crab-Catching in Cornwall (engraving)
1107101 Our Fishing Industries, Crab-Catching in Cornwall (engraving) by Craft, Percy Robert (1856-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Fishing Industries, Crab-Catching in Cornwall)

A Days Pigeon Shooting at Kinsale, Ireland (engraving)
1038397 A Days Pigeon Shooting at Kinsale, Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Days Pigeon Shooting at Kinsale, Ireland)

An Invention that failed, the Story of a Submarine Boat (engraving)
1042874 An Invention that failed, the Story of a Submarine Boat (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Invention that failed)

A Lowestoft Smacksman (late 19th century)
473309 A Lowestoft Smacksman (late 19th century) by Payne Jennings, John (1843-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smacksmen, so named after the fishing boats known as smacks)

The Fishing Boat, 1878
HGM78257 The Fishing Boat, 1878 by Maris, Jacob Henricus or Hendricus (1837-99); 124x105 cm; Haags Gemeentemuseum, The Hague, Netherlands; eKunstmuseum den Haag; Dutch, out of copyright

Deeds of "Derring-Do"by Our North Sea Fishermen (litho)
1038171 Deeds of " Derring-Do" by Our North Sea Fishermen (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Barking fishing boats, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Barking fishing boats, 1844....fishing-smacks, belonging to Barking, in Essex; of which vessels...no fewer than sixty were lying in the river [Thames], a little below Woolwich

Humorous Postcard by Cynicus - Seaside Sketches
Humorous Postcard : A smack at the buoy, Anchoring after a swell, A barque at a little cove and Treasures of the Deep. Date: 1908

Fishing Smack under sail, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Fishing Smack under sail, 1911

Yachting Terms Illustrated - A Spanker!"
Yachting Terms Illustrated - " A Spanker!" A housewife reacts with furious anger to the indiscretions of her younger son, who has spilt black ink all over her pressed white tablecloth

Cartoon, Gladstone punishing Randolph Churchill
Cartoon, William Gladstone (1809-1898), Liberal Prime Minister, punishing his younger political colleague, Lord Randolph Henry Spencer Churchill (1849-1895), for causing trouble. 1883

Directions for making a fishing smack, the Sea Queen RX12, with cutout model boat. mid-20th century

Gladstone and the Papacy
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE he has a smack at papal infallibility - he was a staunch protestant. Date: 1809 - 1898

Ships that pass by G. H. Davis
Ships that pass -- some notes for our readers who are spending their holidays by the sea shore. The ships are: cargo steamer, liner, coasting steamer, seagoing tug, oil carrier, racing yawl

Salvaging a Fishing Boat
Men salvaging a Ramsgate fishing smack which has run aground at Herne Bay, Kent, England, refloating it with barrels of air. Date: early 1930s

Source Size = 5345 x 3900
Fight Off the North Foreland between the Crew of the Prince Arthur Fishing-Smack of Ramsgate and of the Boulogne Fishing Boat

A Smack Under Sail in a Light Breeze in a River, Charles Brooking, 1723-1759, British

A Lugger and a Smack in Light Airs Signed, lower left: C
A Lugger and a Smack in Light Airs Signed, lower left: " C. B.", Charles Brooking, 1723-1759, British

Fishing Smack and Other Vessels in a Strong Breeze Shipping in a Choppy Sea; Storm Approaching Signed and dated, lower center: " [JS monogram] 1830", Joseph Stannard, 1797-1830, British

Lines of a Key West schooner smack of the Noank model, the City of Havana, built at Key West, Florida, in 1877
SCHOONER SMACK LINES, 1877. Lines of a Key West schooner smack of the Noank model, the City of Havana, built at Key West, Florida, in 1877

The old woman who lived in a shoe
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, she had so many children, she didn t know what to do

Kent Oyster Smack
Oyster smack of the Kent coast, south-east England

Fishermen on Shore
A fishing boat on the sands right outside a shore-line cottage, a calm mill-pond sea, a fishermen in his boat & his mate resting on a crab- pot

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"Exploring the World of 'Smack': From Fishing Boats to Disciplinary Actions" A Fishing Smack: Delve into the fascinating world of fishing smacks, traditional boats used by Brixham fishing fleet in the 19th century. Mending nets at Hastings: Witness the meticulous process of repairing nets, an essential task for fishermen ensuring a successful catch. Plate 527 - Spanking Child: Explore a thought-provoking collotype capturing a disciplinary act from 1872-1885, shedding light on parenting practices of that era. Oyster Smack - A Glimpse into History: Step back in time as we uncover the significance and role of oyster smacks, iconic fishing vessels from the 19th century. Cartoon Chronicles - Gladstone punishing Randolph Churchill: Uncover political satire through this cartoon depicting an amusing incident involving punishment and two prominent figures. Cornwall's Coastal Charm: Discover how Cornwall's stunning coastline has been intertwined with various aspects of "smacking, " be it discipline or recreational activities like yacht racing. If I Catch You. Colorful Litho Artwork Revealed: Dive into vibrant lithographic art showcasing humorous scenes where individuals find themselves on the receiving end of a smack. Our Fishing Industries - Line-Fishing for Cod: Gain insights into line-fishing techniques employed by cod fishermen, highlighting their crucial role in sustaining our fishing industries. The Artistic Expressions of 'Smack': Journey through history with Francisco Goya's etching titled "Yes, he broke the pot. " Plate 25 from Los caprichos (1799) offers intriguing commentary on societal norms and consequences. Capturing Moments at Sea - Yacht Racing & Cheeky Encounters: Experience cheeky encounters amidst yacht races as we explore lithographs portraying playful moments between men and women.