Boatbuilding Collection

View of the River Thames and boats, c1900. Taken from Richmond Bridge, the view shows the quite river with a flotilla of rowing boats moored at the quayside

The "Swan" of the Exe, 1860. Creator: Unknown. The "Swan" of the Exe, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The "Swan" of the Exe, 1860....an elegant yacht, the very similitude of a gigantic white swan...constructed from drawings and sections by the owner

Messrs. Forrestt's Life-Boat Building Yard, Limehouse, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Messrs. Forrestt's Life-Boat Building Yard, Limehouse, [London], 1860. The accompanying Engraving represents the building establishment...known as Norway Yard...where the boats of the Royal

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

Launch of the "Vittorio Emanuele" Iron Screw Steamer, at Blackwall, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Launch of the "Vittorio Emanuele" Iron Screw Steamer, at Blackwall, 1854. Steamship on the Thames in London. The Vittorio Emanuele has been constructed under the superintendence of Messrs

Launch of H.M. Gun-Boat "Pelter", and the Portuguese Steam-ship "Dom Pedro Secondo", at... 1854
Launch of H.M. Gun-Boat "Pelter", and the Portuguese Steam-ship "Dom Pedro Secondo", at Northfleet, 1854. Dockyard on the River Thames in Kent. Gunboat...which Mr

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

Estland Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Estland Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Boat being built, Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of a boat being built, probably at Brabyns yard in Calenick. White cottages at Calenick can just be made out to the left of the bow. Photographer: Ernest Chegwidden

Boat building, Calenick, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
View of a boat being built at Brabyns yard, Calenick. There are two men on board. Photographer: Ernest Chegwidden

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

Page 21a Diagram of a native canoe, 1768-75 (pen & ink)
5670275 Page 21a Diagram of a native canoe, 1768-75 (pen & ink) by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Original Sketches, Drawings)

French officers at a boatyard near Kupang, Timor, 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi after Alphonse Pellion from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Vue d Amsterdam No. 5. Het Koninglijk Magazijn der Marine
1121933 Vue d Amsterdam No.5. Het Koninglijk Magazijn der Marine. Vue de l AmirautA, 1825 (hand-coloured engraving) by Kruyff

Page 14b Explanation of a double canoe seen at Amsterdam in the South Seas, 1768-75
5670266 Page 14b Explanation of a double canoe seen at Amsterdam in the South Seas, 1768-75 by Hodges, William (1744-97); Mitchell Library

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 Boat Builders, 1917. Creator: Joseph Pennell
The Boat Builders, 1917

On the Ways, 1918. Creator: Frederick Childe Hassam
On the Ways, 1918

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

Schiff-math, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Schiff-math, 1625-77

Another view of Amsterdam (Autre vue d Amsterdam), a group of four men stand in center on a seashore, a boat being built to right, a rowboat on shore to left, two ships to left in the background

CANOE FOR STANLEY
Natives of Central Africa make a new canoe for H.M.Stanleys Zaire expedition, carving it out of a tree. Date: 1875

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

Small yacht under construction, Kea, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of a small yacht, believed to be Viola, under construction. There are several pieces of wood around and a hand plane can be seen on the right hand side. Photographer: Ernest Chegwidden

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

Launch of unknown ship at Samuel J. Whites shipyard. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Launch of unknown ship at Samuel J. Whites shipyard

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

Boat Building, Venice, 1905, (1925). Creator: Joseph Pennell
Boat Building, Venice, 1905, (1925). Boats being built on a canal in Venice, Italy. From Venice - Past and Present, text by Selwyn Brinton, M.A. edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd

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

Vauxhall Bridge, Lambeth, London, 1829. Artist: James B Allen
View of Vauxhall Bridge, Lambeth, London, 1829; from Millbank, with vessels on the River Thames and three men ashore working on a boat in the foreground

Boatyard near Kupang, Timor, Indonesia, c1820-1839. Plate 9 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Jules Ferrario

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

River Banks at Saint-Mammes, 1884. Artist: Alfred Sisley
River Banks at Saint-Mammes, 1884. Sisley, Alfred (1839-1899). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

British engineers German prisoners boatbuilding
British engineers with German prisoners, boatbuilding, Dead Sea, 1918. 1918

Source Size = 3971 x 2551
Putting the Parts Together on the Assembling Form, Thompsons Boatbuilding Machinery

The North-West Prospect of Deptford, in the County of Kent, 1739 (engraving)
XJF444360 The North-West Prospect of Deptford, in the County of Kent, 1739 (engraving) by Buck, Nathaniel (fl.1727-53) and Samuel (1696-1779); Private Collection; (add.info)

Repairing a junk - Vietnam / China border - Xi River
Repairing a junk near the Vietnam / China border on the banks of the Xi River, the western tributary of the Pearl River in China

Seamen hauling a clinker-built dingy up on shore. In this type of construction the planks of the vessel overlap the plank below and are fastened with clinched

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"Preserving the Art of Boatbuilding: A Glimpse into Maritime History" Step back in time to the early 1900s in Calenick, Kea, Cornwall, where skilled craftsmen meticulously construct a magnificent boat. The air is filled with anticipation as each plank is carefully fitted and secured, bringing this vessel to life. Meanwhile, across the seas in Savigny during 1803, Jean-Jacques de Boissieu captures the essence of a bustling construction site. The symphony of hammers and saws resonates through the air as boats take shape under skilled hands. Traveling further back in time to 1768-75, we find ourselves immersed in an intricate pen and ink diagram showcasing a native canoe. Its elegant design reflects centuries-old craftsmanship passed down through generations. French officers gather at a boatyard near Kupang, their expertise evident as they oversee every aspect of shipbuilding. Their dedication ensures that seaworthy vessels are created for future maritime endeavors. In Amsterdam's Royal Marine Warehouse depicted on Vue d'Amsterdam No. 5. , we witness a treasure trove of nautical knowledge and resources accumulated over years excellence. Delving deeper into history reveals an intriguing explanation from page 14b about double canoes observed at Amsterdam during voyages to the South Seas between 1768-75. These encounters sparked curiosity and inspired innovations within boatbuilding techniques. On England's Tyne River lies another hub of shipbuilding activity captured by pencil & watercolor on paper. This scene showcases not only the industry but also highlights how shipping has been intertwined with boatbuilding throughout history. Willem Basse's painting transports us to Ulysses' mythical encounter with Calypso on her island—a reminder that boats hold stories beyond their physical form—tales woven into legends since ancient times.