Dinghies Collection

Gorey Harbour, and Mont Orgueil Castle, Jersey, Channel Islands. Date: 1960s

Yacht at rest with National 12 dinghies in twilight -- one of a great series of studies of sailing off the Devon and Cornwall coasts. The National 12 is a two-person, two-sail racing dinghy. 1952

Mirror dinghies at Newquay, Cornwall. circa 1980s

Children learning to sail Toppers, Dale, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Seagull Race, Lerryn, St Veep, Cornwall. January 1992
The annual Seagull race gets underway at Lerryn. Over 50 vessels complied with the rule that they had to be powered by a Seagull outboard motor

England, London, Docklands, Sailing in Millwall docks infront of Canary Wharf

UK, England, London, Royal Victoria Dock, Canary Wharf skyline and O2 Arena (Millennium Dome)

Yacht Race
The Oxford University Yacht Club competing with the Cambridge University Cruising Club at Ryde. They were competing for the H. Yule Oldham Cup, and Cambridge were victorious. Date: 1931

Zodiac carrying visitors navigating among ice floes at foot of Fjallsarlon Glacier, Iceland. July

From a Harbour, 1908 (oil on canvas)
5917554 From a Harbour, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Sohlberg, Harald Oscar (1869-1935); 40x60 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

British women factory workers manufacturing self-inflating rubber dinghies, World War II, 1939-1945 (photo)
6015168 British women factory workers manufacturing self-inflating rubber dinghies, World War II, 1939-1945 (photo) by English Photographer

Sailing boats on the River Seine (colour photo)
3098601 Sailing boats on the River Seine (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailing boats on the River Seine)

Paddles for Rescue Dinghies made by River Fire Service Men
Paddles for Rescue Dinghies made by the River Fire Service Men. Date: circa 1942

Landing of the British Troops in Egypt, March 1801, from
STC174271 Landing of the British Troops in Egypt, March 1801, from The Martial Achievements of Great Britain and her Allies from 1799 to 1815, by James Jenkins

HMS Victory in Portsmouth Harbour, 1890s (b / w photo)
3244701 HMS Victory in Portsmouth Harbour, 1890s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Ships lifeboat and airmens dinghy, WW2
A ships lifeboat and an airmens dinghy during the Second World War. Both were supplied with Bovril products, including tins of Pemmican (a form of preserved meat with a high nutritional value)

Fishermen fleeing the storm (etching)
1067348 Fishermen fleeing the storm (etching) by French School; 20.2x25.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mrs. Arthur Kramer, Sr.; French, out of copyright

Study of a Dinghy (pencil & w / c on paper)
1214174 Study of a Dinghy (pencil & w/c on paper) by Hemy, Charles Napier (1841-1917); 33.5x22.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Dinghies (bodycolour & w / c on paper)
1214610 Dinghies (bodycolour & w/c on paper) by Hemy, Charles Napier (1841-1917); 36.6 x25.3 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

On the Orwell, Ipswich (chromolitho)
5197848 On the Orwell, Ipswich (chromolitho) by Goff, Robert Charles (1837-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Orwell, Ipswich)

Moored Boats, 1887 (oil on canvas)
LEF221051 Moored Boats, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 52x65 cm; Private Collection; Photo eLefevre Fine Art Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

Sailing downwind on the River Seine (colour photo)
3098606 Sailing downwind on the River Seine (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailing downwind on the River Seine)

View of Meulan-en-Yvelines, Paris (colour photo)
3098598 View of Meulan-en-Yvelines, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Meulan-en-Yvelines, Paris)

Study of a Fishing Boat and Dinghy (bodycolour on paper)
1214176 Study of a Fishing Boat and Dinghy (bodycolour on paper) by Hemy, Charles Napier (1841-1917); 35.2x49.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Study of a Dinghy (pencil & w / c on paper)
1214175 Study of a Dinghy (pencil & w/c on paper) by Hemy, Charles Napier (1841-1917); 33.3 x22.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Sailing upstream downwind (colour photo)
3098604 Sailing upstream downwind (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailing upstream downwind)

Airmen rescued from the sea by a RAF speedboat in the Channel. A bomber crashed into the sea near the French coast. Five members of the crew got into their rubber dinghy but three of them were so

Two airmen adrift in their dinghy in the Indian Ocean. A Hurricane on patrol sighted the drifting men, signalled his base, and then guided an RAF speed launch to the spot. March 1943

When a British bomber came down in the Atlantic its main dinghy failed to function and the six members of the crew piled into a dinghy designed for two people

The lives of many airmen whose aircraft have been forced down in the sea have been saved by rubber dinghies with which their aircraft are equipped

Atlantic College, St Donats, Llantwit Major, South Wales
Schoolboys in motor-powered inflatable dinghies on the sea near Atlantic College (United World College of the Atlantic), St Donats Castle, Llantwit Major, Glamorgan, South Wales. Date: 1969

Yachts launching from the D-Day slipways, Torquay in August 1953

National 12 sailing dinghies on a Devon beach -- one of a great series of studies of sailing off the Devon and Cornwall coasts The National 12 is a two-person, two-sail racing dinghy. 1952

National 12 sailing dinghies on a Devon river -- one of a great series of studies of sailing off the Devon and Cornwall coasts. The National 12 is a two-person, two-sail racing dinghy. 1952

Boats at rest on a Cornish beach -- one of a great series of Cornish studies. 1954

Dinghy race near light ship off Eastbourne, Sussex
Dinghy race taking place near the Royal Sovereign light ship, seven miles off Eastbourne, Sussex. Date: 1966

In-shore rescue service at work, Eastbourne, Sussex
In-shore rescue service at work, helping someone with an upturned boat, off Eastbourne, Sussex. Date: early 1970s

India - Dinghies
Black and white lantern slide of small dinghies on water. Slide number 3 of box 221 Boswell Collection Date: circa 1890s

Naval Combat, illustration from Americae Tertia Pars
XIR170976 Naval Combat, illustration from Americae Tertia Pars... 1592 (coloured engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

Floating dinghies at sunset in Bain Aux Boeuf, Mauritius, Africa

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"Dinghies: A Journey Through Time and Waters" Step back in time to the 1960s, where Gorey Harbour and Mont Orgueil Castle in Jersey, Channel Islands served as the backdrop for a mesmerizing sight. As twilight descended upon the tranquil waters, a majestic yacht found solace alongside National 12 dinghies, creating an enchanting scene that still lingers in our memories. Traveling across borders to Newquay, Cornwall, we find ourselves amidst Mirror dinghies gracefully gliding through the waves. The Cornish coastline provided the perfect playground for these nimble vessels, showcasing their elegance and agility. Venturing further west to Dale in Pembrokeshire, Wales, young hearts were filled with excitement as children embarked on their sailing journey aboard Toppers. With determination etched on their faces and wind filling their sails, they learned valuable lessons of courage and resilience while embracing the beauty of nature. Devon's sandy beaches became a canvas for National 12 sailing dinghies. Their vibrant colors contrasted against golden shores as they danced with the waves under sunny skies. These picturesque scenes captured both serenity and adventure—a testament to man's harmonious relationship with water. But it wasn't just beaches that witnessed this spectacle; Devon's rivers also played host to these elegant crafts. Gliding along calm waters surrounded by lush greenery created an idyllic setting where tranquility reigned supreme. The thrill of competition took center stage during exhilarating Yacht Races—where skillful sailors battled against each other amidst roaring cheers from spectators lining the shores. Adrenaline coursed through veins as boats raced towards victory—an embodiment of human ambition pushing boundaries beyond imagination. In Lerryn's St Veep village located in Cornwall came another unique event—the Seagull Race held every January since 1992. This quirky tradition saw participants navigate Zodiacs among ice floes at Fjallsarlon Glacier's foot in Iceland.