Dhow Collection

Union-Castle Line
Poster advertising the Union-Castle Line, a shipping line that operated a fleet of passenger liners and freighters between Europe and Africa from 1900 to 1977

Pyramids along the Nile
Pyramids at Gizeh, with dhows on the Nile River in Egypt. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Saudi Arabia / Jeddah 1860
View from the water

Tourist on a traditional Dhow boat, The Rock Restaurant, Bwejuu Beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Indian Ocean, East Africa, Africa

Traditional Arab dhows, Zanzibar
East Africa; Tanzania; Zanzibar. A dhow is a traditional Arab sailing vessel with one or more lateen sails. It is primarily used along the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula, India, and East Africa

S / Y Sanjeeda
S/Y Sanjeeda, a traditional kotiya dhow of the type that traded throughout the Indian Ocean, sailing off Mirbat on the Dhofari coast of Oman

Arab dhow, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa
Arab dhow at the coast, Mombasa harbour, Kenya, East Africa. Date: circa 1940s

GMDE2A-00032
Baghdad straddling the Tigris River. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dhows sailing off Lamu Island. Dhow or Dau is the colloquial word used by most visitors for the wooden sailing ships of the East African coast although in reality a dhow is a much larger ocean-going

Museum of Islamic Art, dhow and modern city skyline of West Bay, from Al-Corniche, early morning, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Vew from the sea of the harbour, Old Town, Lamu Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Aswan, Egypt - Cataract Hotel
The Cataract Hotel, Aswan, Egypt

Poster advertising Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line cruises from England to Australia, via the Suez Canal and Colombo

Dhow in the Indian Ocean, Lamu Island, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Night view of Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar

Diving for sponges on the coast of Syria, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Diving for sponges on the coast of Syria, 1862. Latakia sponges are known and appreciated in England, but very few of the superior quality ever reach this country

The Prince of Wales Visit to Egypt: the Nile Boat - from a drawing by Frank Dillon, 1862. The future King Edward VII in Africa

Kuwait, Kuwait City, Old Ships port

Launching of a Dhow - Aden Maalla Village, Yemen Date: 1910s

Boats moored in the crystal water of the Indian Ocean, aerial view, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Couple of Maasai with dhow admiring the crystal sea standing on a palm fringed beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania (MR)

Couple of Maasai with dhow admiring the crystal turquoise sea standing on a white coral beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania (MR)

Overhead view of dhow boats moored in the emerald green water of lagoon, Paje, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Lone fisherman with dhow approaching to the sea, Paje, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Traditional boats at sunrise, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

a boat is moored near an atoll during a magnificent sunny day, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Stone Town city center and the near beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Stone Town port, Zanzibar, Tanzania

typical fisherman boat called Dhow, Zanzibar, Tanzania

a small beach with Dhow, Zanzibar, Tanzania

aerial view taken from the drone of fishermen boats called Dhows, anchored near the beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania

a Dhow plows through the sea of the lagoon, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Fishermen boats called Dhows, anchored near the beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Dhow boats sailing in the crystal turquoise water of the Indian Ocean, Paje, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tourists enjoying a boat trip on traditional dhow in the crystal sea, Paje, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Dhow boat in the turquoise lagoon during low tide, Paje, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Boats moored in the lagoon framed by a mangrove forest, Kwale Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Boat sailing in the emerald green water of lagoon surrounded by mangrove forest, Kwale Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Fishermen returning home on dhow at sunset, , Indian Ocean, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Traditional Dhow at anchor, Indian Ocean, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Dhows on the Indian Ocaen, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Fisherman returning home on dhow at sunset, , Indian Ocean, Zanzibar, Tanzania

UAE, Dubai, Bur Dubai, Dubai Museum, exterior with traditional Dhow ship

Tanzania. Zanzibar, Kendwa, Beach resort

Tanzania. Zanzibar, Stone Town, Old Town, Dhow (traditional sailboat) sailing at sunset

Tanzania. Zanzibar, Kigomani, Dhow (traditional sailboat), Mnemba Island visible in the distance

Tanzania. Zanzibar, Jambiani, local lwomen collecting seaweed from the plantations at low tide

Dhow in the harbour at West Bay, Doha, Qatar

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"Dhows: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step aboard the Union-Castle Line's majestic dhow and embark on a captivating voyage. From the Pyramids along the Nile to the bustling city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, this vessel has witnessed history unfold since 1860. Imagine the scene as a slave-ship hoists its sail in the 1800s, carrying both tragedy and hope across vast oceans. These traditional Arab dhows later found solace in Zanzibar, where their graceful presence adorned turquoise waters. The S/Y Sanjeeda proudly represents an Arab dhow sailing through Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa - a testament to centuries-old maritime traditions that continue to thrive today. Its sails flutter against GMDE2A-00032 winds as it gracefully glides across azure horizons. Dhows gracefully navigate off Lamu Island, offering breathtaking views of its UNESCO World Heritage Site status. The old town's charm is mirrored by modernity as seen from Al-Corniche; Museum of Islamic Art stands tall amidst West Bay's contemporary skyline. Aswan beckons with timeless allure at Egypt's Cataract Hotel - a place where dhows have anchored for generations. Their presence symbolizes resilience and adaptability while showcasing cultural exchange between nations. Join us on this extraordinary journey aboard these magnificent vessels – witness history come alive as you explore diverse landscapes and immerse yourself in rich heritage. Let these dhows carry you through time and culture like never before.