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"Sailing Ship: A Timeless Journey through History's Seas" Embarking on a voyage, a sailing ship braves the elements with unwavering endurance in the pack ice

The 'Royal Sovereign', a royal yacht, anchored off the coast of a port
MMM5466060 The 'Royal Sovereign', a royal yacht, anchored off the coast of a port by Serres, John Thomas (1759-1825); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The Royal Sovereign)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Indiaman ship 'Princess Royal', off the British coast, with a fortified port

The Indiaman ship 'Princess Royal', off the British coast, with a fortified port
MMM5465982 The Indiaman ship 'Princess Royal', off the British coast, with a fortified port. Oil on canvas, 1770, by John Cleveley (ca. 1712-1777)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The boat 'Ocean Swell', at full sail. Oil on cardboard, 1878, by W. Pearn (?)

The boat 'Ocean Swell', at full sail. Oil on cardboard, 1878, by W. Pearn (?)
MMM5465959 The boat 'Ocean Swell', at full sail. Oil on cardboard, 1878, by W. Pearn (?); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The boat 'Ocean Swell', at full sail)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The ship 'Morley' and other boats. Oil on canvas, 1828, by William Adolphus Knell (1802-1875)

The ship 'Morley' and other boats. Oil on canvas, 1828, by William Adolphus Knell (1802-1875)
MMM5465941 The ship 'Morley' and other boats. Oil on canvas, 1828, by William Adolphus Knell (1802-1875). by Knell, William Adolphus (1805-75); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: A royal frigate and other ships in Barn Bay off Plymouth, England, in front of Mount Edgcumbe

A royal frigate and other ships in Barn Bay off Plymouth, England, in front of Mount Edgcumbe. Oil on canvas, c
MMM5460241 A royal frigate and other ships in Barn Bay off Plymouth, England, in front of Mount Edgcumbe. Oil on canvas, c. 1830--55, by Thomas Lyde Hornbrook (1808-1855). by Hornbrook, Thomas L

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: 16th century warship

16th century warship
6117522 16th century warship; (add.info.: 16th century warship and a galley. After a work by Pieter Bruegel the Elder.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

The naval attack against the Taiping rebels, in Nanjing
MMM5484975 The naval attack against the Taiping rebels, in Nanjing by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (1819-91) (after); National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of a French brigg (brick), La Chevrette (uncertain). Dipped in ink by Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg
MMM5484884 Portrait of a French brigg (brick), La Chevrette (uncertain). Dipped in ink by Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg (1740-1812)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: 'View of London, England, from the Somerset House Marine Building, with Saint Paul's Cathedral

'View of London, England, from the Somerset House Marine Building, with Saint Paul's Cathedral
MMM5483630 'View of London, England, from the Somerset House Marine Building, with Saint Paul's Cathedral and London Bridge

Sailboats and a Dutch frigate drying its sails. Drawing and wash (26x37 cm), by William van de Velde l'Ain (ca)
MMM5483587 Sailboats and a Dutch frigate drying its sails. Drawing and wash (26x37 cm), by William van de Velde l'Ain (ca. 1611-1693), circa 1665

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Scene aboard the HMS 'Deal Castle', during a trip from the West Indies, in 1775

Scene aboard the HMS 'Deal Castle', during a trip from the West Indies, in 1775
MMM5480429 Scene aboard the HMS 'Deal Castle', during a trip from the West Indies, in 1775. Watercolor, 1804, by Thomas Hearne (1744-1817)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: View near Woolwich, Kent, England, depicting the use of forces to build pontoons

View near Woolwich, Kent, England, depicting the use of forces to build pontoons
MMM5480415 View near Woolwich, Kent, England, depicting the use of forces to build pontoons (disarmed vessels used as floating prisons); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Plaque representing the portrait of a brig, with a mermaid-shaped bow figure with a mirror

Plaque representing the portrait of a brig, with a mermaid-shaped bow figure with a mirror and a comb
MMM5475286 Plaque representing the portrait of a brig, with a mermaid-shaped bow figure with a mirror and a comb and the inscription 'Leith', c.1800 (pottery); National Maritime Museum

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Cap Brun has the Saint Andre Gorge, Toulon (France). Lithography (30.7x43.8 cm) by Knight, 1794

Cap Brun has the Saint Andre Gorge, Toulon (France). Lithography (30.7x43.8 cm) by Knight, 1794
MMM5483735 Cap Brun has the Saint Andre Gorge, Toulon (France). Lithography (30.7x43.8 cm) by Knight, 1794.; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Cap Brun has the Saint Andre Gorge)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The sailboat HMS 'Rolla', seen at first, at sea. Watercolor enhanced with white, 1857, by C.A

The sailboat HMS 'Rolla', seen at first, at sea. Watercolor enhanced with white, 1857, by C.A. Lodder (?)
MMM5482572 The sailboat HMS 'Rolla', seen at first, at sea. Watercolor enhanced with white, 1857, by C.A. Lodder ()

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Lord Dufferin's racing boat (Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood)

Lord Dufferin's racing boat (Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood)
MMM5481719 Lord Dufferin's racing boat (Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1826-1902) with crew members lying on deck to assist with the cornering maneuver by Wyllie

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: An Egyptian dhow on the Nile, near Shetaal (Egypt). Coloured watercolor drawing

An Egyptian dhow on the Nile, near Shetaal (Egypt). Coloured watercolor drawing, 1867 by Edward Lear (1812-1888)
MMM5481534 An Egyptian dhow on the Nile, near Shetaal (Egypt). Coloured watercolor drawing, 1867 by Edward Lear (1812-1888)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The naval manoeuvre of Alexander Hood, Viscount Bridport (1726-1814)

The naval manoeuvre of Alexander Hood, Viscount Bridport (1726-1814) off the coast of Lorient (France)
MMM5480878 The naval manoeuvre of Alexander Hood, Viscount Bridport (1726-1814) off the coast of Lorient (France), during the Battle of Ile de Groix (1795)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The east Indiamen 'Asia', 1836 (oil on canvas)

The east Indiamen 'Asia', 1836 (oil on canvas)
7342724 The east Indiamen 'Asia', 1836 (oil on canvas) by Huggins, William John (1781-1845); 81.3x127 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: This National Engraving by W Read from an Original Painting by Huggins

This National Engraving by W Read from an Original Painting by Huggins, of Her Majesty's Ship Howe, of 120 guns
7342693 This National Engraving by W Read from an Original Painting by Huggins, of Her Majesty's Ship Howe, of 120 guns, with a view of Greenwich Hospital and the Observatory, &c

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The capture of the 'Guillaume Tell', 31 March 1800, 1802 (watercolour)

The capture of the 'Guillaume Tell', 31 March 1800, 1802 (watercolour)
7341816 The capture of the 'Guillaume Tell', 31 March 1800, 1802 (watercolour) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 26.5x40.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Masts of HMS 'Victory', late 19th to early 20th century (watercolour, graphite)

Masts of HMS 'Victory', late 19th to early 20th century (watercolour, graphite)
7341749 Masts of HMS 'Victory', late 19th to early 20th century (watercolour, graphite) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 50.7x35.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Squadron of ships from the anchorage in Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope

Squadron of ships from the anchorage in Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope, late 18th century to early 19th century
7341741 Squadron of ships from the anchorage in Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope, late 18th century to early 19th century (watercolour) by Pocock

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Study of an A-class submarine under way, possibly in Portsmouth Harbour

Study of an A-class submarine under way, possibly in Portsmouth Harbour, early 20th century (watercolour, graphite)
7341734 Study of an A-class submarine under way, possibly in Portsmouth Harbour, early 20th century (watercolour, graphite) by Wyllie

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: French Ship Marecual de Cashes [Mareschal de Cashes?] at Falmouth July 1914

French Ship Marecual de Cashes [Mareschal de Cashes?] at Falmouth July 1914, early 20th century (watercolour)
7341723 French Ship Marecual de Cashes [Mareschal de Cashes?] at Falmouth July 1914, early 20th century (watercolour) by Tuke, Henry Scott (1858-1929); 17.7x25.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Two-decker in a gale off shore, late 18th to early 19th century (brown wash)

Two-decker in a gale off shore, late 18th to early 19th century (brown wash)
7341716 Two-decker in a gale off shore, late 18th to early 19th century (brown wash) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 15.6x12.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798: the British ships attacking the anchored French fleet, c.1798 (drawing)
7341715 The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798: the British ships attacking the anchored French fleet, c.1798 (drawing) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; stern views of the captured French ships 'L'

The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; stern views of the captured French ships 'L' America'
7341711 The Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794; stern views of the captured French ships 'L' America' and 'La Juste', c.1794 (pen, ink, graphite) by Pocock

View of the British Fleet under the command of Admiral Duncan, 1797 (aquatint)
7341600 View of the British Fleet under the command of Admiral Duncan, 1797 (aquatint) by Fairburn, J. (19th Century); 25.9x36.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Engraving entitled 'Kanton 1655' which is the artist's impression of Canton from a boat in 1655
7341597 Engraving entitled 'Kanton 1655' which is the artist's impression of Canton from a boat in 1655, 1655 (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Carmania' sinking 'Cap Trafalgar' off Trinidade in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914

Carmania' sinking 'Cap Trafalgar' off Trinidade in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914, 1923 (paper)
7341572 Carmania' sinking 'Cap Trafalgar' off Trinidade in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914, 1923 (paper, watercolour) by Dixon

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The missionary ship 'Duff' arriving at Otaheite 1797, 19th century (coloured aquatint)

The missionary ship 'Duff' arriving at Otaheite 1797, 19th century (coloured aquatint)
7341673 The missionary ship 'Duff' arriving at Otaheite 1797, 19th century (coloured aquatint) by Kronheim, Joseph Martin (1810-96); 18x25.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Portrait of the English ship 'Charles', c.1676 (graphite, grey wash)

Portrait of the English ship 'Charles', c.1676 (graphite, grey wash)
7341543 Portrait of the English ship 'Charles', c.1676 (graphite, grey wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 35x75.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: HMS 'Victory', late 18th to early 19th century (coloured lithograph)

HMS 'Victory', late 18th to early 19th century (coloured lithograph)
7341662 HMS 'Victory', late 18th to early 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Mitchell, William Frederick (1845-1914); 25.2x33 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, Sketchbook, 1901 (graphite, pastel, pen & ink)
7341511 Seascape, Sketchbook, 1901 (graphite, pastel, pen & ink) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 25.3x17.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: 'Susan Elizabeth' wrecked on the beach during a gale, 1907 (glass negative)

'Susan Elizabeth' wrecked on the beach during a gale, 1907 (glass negative)
7341206 'Susan Elizabeth' wrecked on the beach during a gale, 1907 (glass negative) by British School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The ship 'Tyburnia' (1857), 19th Century (oil on canvas marouflaged on sundeala board)

The ship 'Tyburnia' (1857), 19th Century (oil on canvas marouflaged on sundeala board)
7339089 The ship 'Tyburnia' (1857), 19th Century (oil on canvas marouflaged on sundeala board) by British School, (19th century); 45.5x59x1.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The ship J. P. Witney, 19th Century (oil painting)

The ship J. P. Witney, 19th Century (oil painting)
7338131 The ship J. P. Witney, 19th Century (oil painting) by American School, (19th century); 47x62 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The ship 'Mermerus' (1872), 19th Century (Oil painting)
7338129 The ship 'Mermerus' (1872), 19th Century (Oil painting) by British School, (19th century); 76.2x91.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The ship 'Gitana', 1872 (Oil on canvas)

The ship 'Gitana', 1872 (Oil on canvas)
7338122 The ship 'Gitana', 1872 (Oil on canvas) by Streatfeild, Thomas (1777-1848); 57.2x92.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Dutch ship Eendracht, 17th Century (grisaille on panel)

Dutch ship Eendracht, 17th Century (grisaille on panel)
7338120 Dutch ship Eendracht, 17th Century (grisaille on panel) by Witmont, Heerman (c.1605-c.83); 26.7x40.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The clipper 'Ellen Rodger', 1858 (oil on canvas)

The clipper 'Ellen Rodger', 1858 (oil on canvas)
7338118 The clipper 'Ellen Rodger', 1858 (oil on canvas) by Barr, G.R. (19th-20th century); 61x86.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The East Indiaman 'Atlas', 1822 (oil painting)

The East Indiaman 'Atlas', 1822 (oil painting)
7338109 The East Indiaman 'Atlas', 1822 (oil painting) by Huggins, William John (1781-1845); 80.6x127 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Africa: Nuer girls on a Sudanese sailing-boat (b/w photo)

Africa: Nuer girls on a Sudanese sailing-boat (b/w photo)
8664845 Africa: Nuer girls on a Sudanese sailing-boat (b/w photo) by Bernatzik, Hugo Adolf (1897-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nuer girls on a Sudanese sailing-boat)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Cadix, 1833 (engraving)

Cadix, 1833 (engraving)
7273640 Cadix, 1833 (engraving); 19.3x28.8 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Captions 'Cadix, Cadiz; Cadiz 'and 'Bibl. Inst. in Hildbh. and N. York. ', 'Friedr)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Crab (Cancer) above an aerial view of Rimini from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary

The Crab (Cancer) above an aerial view of Rimini from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols
BEN85105 The Crab (Cancer) above an aerial view of Rimini from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Doge's Palace, Venice, 1826 (oil on millboard)

The Doge's Palace, Venice, 1826 (oil on millboard)
XOS5880668 The Doge's Palace, Venice, 1826 (oil on millboard) by Bonington, Richard Parkes (1802-28); 53.5x61 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Harbour Scene, undated (oil on canvas)
XOS5877292 Harbour Scene, undated (oil on canvas) by Boggs, Frank Myers (1855-1926); 50.2x65.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Frank Boggs).



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"Sailing Ship: A Timeless Journey through History's Seas" Embarking on a voyage, a sailing ship braves the elements with unwavering endurance in the pack ice, resembling a billowy sea. Just like the Bayeux Tapestry portraying the Norman Conquest, this vessel carries stories of conquest and exploration. In 1620, the Mayflower sailed across treacherous waters as Pilgrims sought new beginnings. Witnessing their arrival at Plymouth, we glimpse hope and resilience etched into history's pages. Centuries earlier, Marco Polo left Venice in the 1300s aboard his ship to embark on an extraordinary adventure that would shape our understanding of distant lands. JMW Turner captures Whitby's picturesque scene in 1824; his brushstrokes immortalize a sailing ship gracefully gliding upon shimmering waves. The bow of Sir Ernest Shackleton's exploratory vessel SS Endurance stands tall against icy challenges—an emblem of bravery amidst adversity. The Battle of Trafalgar comes alive on canvas—a majestic spectacle where mighty ships engage in fierce combat for supremacy over vast seas. HMS Terror sets sail during an Arctic expedition in 1836-37—its crew venturing into uncharted territories with courage and determination as their guiding stars. Silhouetted against a breathtaking sunset, a Viking ship emerges from ancient tales—its sails billowing proudly as it navigates mythical realms and legendary adventures. At sea once more, another Viking ship cuts through crashing waves—a testament to their seafaring prowess and indomitable spirit that echoes throughout time. Under moonlit skies at Portsmouth Dockyard lies HMS Victory—the embodiment of naval might and historical significance—an enduring symbol of Britain's maritime heritage.