Boat Builder Collection

Traditional construction of gulets at a Bodrum boatyard, Bodrum, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Remains of boat builders slipway on estuary, almost submerged by incoming tide at sunset, River Torridge, Watertown, near Appledore, North Devon, England, february

The Boatyard, 1935 (oil on canvas)
CH378625 The Boatyard, 1935 (oil on canvas) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 60.3x75.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in copyright until 2024;); Photo © Christie's Images.

A monkey boat on the grand union canal, 1850
3330719 A monkey boat on the grand union canal, 1850; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a monkey boat on the grand union canal)

Frustra pater nauem dabit. Creator: Hieronymous Wierix
Frustra pater nauem dabit

H.M. 50-Gun Frigate "Nankin", to be launched this day, Saturday, 1850. Creator: Unknown. H.M
H.M. 50-Gun Frigate "Nankin", to be launched this day, Saturday, 1850. This noble and beautiful specimen of naval architecture...is built from the designs of Mr. O. U

Construction of boats on the banks of the Inorogda River, 1909. Creator: Vladimir Ivanovich Fedorov
Construction of boats on the banks of the Inorogda River, 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

The Construction Site, in Savigny, 1803. Creator: Jean-Jacques de Boissieu
The Construction Site, in Savigny, 1803

Frederic Sauvage, French boat builder (chromolitho)
972188 Frederic Sauvage, French boat builder (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederic Sauvage (1786-1857)

Ulysses on the Island of the Goddess Calypso, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
Ulysses on the Island of the Goddess Calypso, 1634

Shipyard, 1761, published 1765. Creator: Cornelis Ploos van Amstel
Shipyard, 1761, published 1765

The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine, c. 1540. Creators: Matthijs Cock, Antwerp 16th Century
The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine, c. 1540. Possibly by Matthys Cock

Plate 4: A Lying-in Visit, A Round Dance, from World in Miniature, 1816
Plate 4: A Lying-in Visit, A Round Dance, from " World in Miniature", 1816

Motor launch in boatyard shed, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Motor launch in boatyard shed, 1913

Motor launch in boatyard, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Motor launch in boatyard, 1913

Unknown ship construction. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Unknown ship construction

Navy ship under construction, 28th July 1937. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Navy ship under construction, Cowes, 28th July 1937. (HMS Bitten?)

Boatbuilders Yard, Rye, 1910. Artist: Albert Goodwin
Boatbuilders Yard, Rye, 1910. From The Studio Volume 49. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1910]

Construction of the boats for William I, Bayeux Tapestry, c1070s, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Boat Building Near Flatford Mill, 1815, (1912). Artist: John Constable
Boat Building Near Flatford Mill, 1815, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Construction of a boat, wall relief, Saqqara, Egypt

Roman Boat-Builder at work, on stele of Publius Longidienus, c2nd century. Publius Longidienus was also a boat-builder, Ravenna. Italy

Naval Reform, 1859. In 1859, there was an ongoing struggle between France and Austria over Italian independence as the Italian states tried to rid themselves of despotic rulers

Boat Builder 1904 John George Brown American
Boat Builder, c. 1904. John George Brown (American, 1831-1913). Oil on canvas; framed: 98 x 120 x 11 cm (38 9/16 x 47 1/4 x 4 5/16 in.); unframed: 80 x 101.6 cm (31 1/2 x 40 in.)

Source Size = 2259 x 1638
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Rowing boat, the Kathryn Anne, in a boatbuilders workshop
A rowing boat, the Kathryn Anne of Exmouth, in a boatbuilders workshop. (1 of 2)

Boatbuilder, Sunda Kelapa (Old Port), Jakarta (Djakarta), Java, Indonesia

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At a Bodrum boatyard, the art of traditional gulet construction is kept alive. Skilled craftsmen meticulously shape and mold each piece, paying homage to centuries-old techniques passed down through generations. The scent of freshly cut wood fills the air as these artisans bring dreams to life, transforming raw materials into majestic vessels that will conquer the open seas. On the estuary of River Torridge in Watertown, remnants of a boat builder's slipway emerge from beneath the incoming tide at sunset. A hauntingly beautiful sight, it serves as a reminder of the once bustling activity that took place here - where boats were birthed and set sail on their maiden voyages. In Savigny, 1803, Jean-Jacques de Boissieu captures the essence of a construction site with his masterful strokes. The chaos and energy are palpable as workers labor tirelessly to construct magnificent ships that will brave treacherous waters and explore uncharted territories. Frederic Sauvage stands proudly in his workshop; his hands stained with paint and varnish. As a French boat builder, he pours his heart into every vessel he creates - infusing them with both beauty and functionality. His chromolitho portrait immortalizes him as an artist who breathes life into mere pieces of timber. Willem Basse's painting transports us to an island where Ulysses finds himself trapped by Calypso's enchantment. Amongst lush greenery lies evidence of skilled craftsmanship - boats built by those longing for escape or adventure across vast oceans. Cornelis Ploos van Amstel takes us back to 1761 when shipyards buzzed with activity along riversides. With meticulous attention to detail, he captures every stage – from laying keels to hoisting sails – showcasing how dedication and skill converge in creating seafaring marvels. Matthijs Cock's artwork depicts Saint Catherine’s martyrdom, but amidst the chaos, a shipyard thrives.