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Sailing Ship Collection (page 9)

"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

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Worthing, Sussex (engraving)

Worthing, Sussex (engraving)
8676452 Worthing, Sussex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worthing, Sussex, from the sea)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Vasco da Gama departing for India, 1497 (colour litho)

Vasco da Gama departing for India, 1497 (colour litho)
8672908 Vasco da Gama departing for India, 1497 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama departing for India, 1497)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Marco Polo sailing in the Adriatic Sea, 19th century (engraving)

Marco Polo sailing in the Adriatic Sea, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4847313 Marco Polo sailing in the Adriatic Sea, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Marco Polo (1254-1324) sailing aboard Venetian ships in Korcula (Croatia) in the Adriatic Sea

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: A barque sailing vessel, 1850

A barque sailing vessel, 1850
3359467 A barque sailing vessel, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a barque sailing vessel with three or more masts having the fore- and mainmasts rigged square and only the mizzen)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The London and Madeira packet boat 'Dart', 1850

The London and Madeira packet boat 'Dart', 1850
3331133 The London and Madeira packet boat 'Dart', 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the London and Madeira packet boat 'Dart'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: A sailing ship, 1850

A sailing ship, 1850
3331130 A sailing ship, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a sailing ship. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: A sail ship in rough seas, 1850

A sail ship in rough seas, 1850
3330860 A sail ship in rough seas, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a sail ship in rough seas. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: A Ketch, 1850

A Ketch, 1850
3330716 A Ketch, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Ketch, a two-masted, fore-and-aft rigged sailing boat with a mizzenmast stepped forward of the rudder and smaller than its foremast)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: A Schooner, 1850

A Schooner, 1850
3330708 A Schooner, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Schooner, a sailing ship with two or more masts, typically with the foremast smaller than the mainmast)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: A brig, 1850

A brig, 1850
3330585 A brig, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a brig, a sailing vessel with two square-rigged masts. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: A smoke sail, 1850

A smoke sail, 1850
3330552 A smoke sail, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a smoke sail, a small sail hoisted against the fore-mast when a ship rides head to wind, to give the smoke of the galley an opportunity of rising)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: A Leeboard on a typical sailboat, 1850

A Leeboard on a typical sailboat, 1850
3330551 A Leeboard on a typical sailboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Leeboard, used as a lifting foil used by a sailboat, located on the leeward side of the boat)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Handbill for the extreme Clipper Ship 'Rattler' to San Francisco in 1864

Handbill for the extreme Clipper Ship "Rattler" to San Francisco in 1864
3031571 Handbill for the extreme Clipper Ship "Rattler" to San Francisco in 1864; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: 19th century mariner

19th century mariner
673334 19th century mariner; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Mariner); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Seaham Harbor, 1835 England, UK

Seaham Harbor, 1835 England, UK
864404 Seaham Harbor, 1835 England, UK; (add.info.: Seaham Harbour, County Durham, England. Loading a sailing vessel with coal)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Study of various Egyptian boats (Dahabeeyahs and Gyassis), with a scene in front of the pyramids

Study of various Egyptian boats (Dahabeeyahs and Gyassis), with a scene in front of the pyramids of Giza (Cairo)
MMM5481577 Study of various Egyptian boats (Dahabeeyahs and Gyassis), with a scene in front of the pyramids of Giza (Cairo) in the middle of the page by Lear

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Studies of various Egyptian boats. Coloured watercolor drawing, 1854, by Edward Lear (1812-1888)

Studies of various Egyptian boats. Coloured watercolor drawing, 1854, by Edward Lear (1812-1888)
MMM5481514 Studies of various Egyptian boats. Coloured watercolor drawing, 1854, by Edward Lear (1812-1888). by Lear, Edward (1812-88); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Metha Nelson' (Am, 1896) at Quayside - View of the schooner 'Metha Nelson' docked in 1896

Metha Nelson' (Am, 1896) at Quayside - View of the schooner 'Metha Nelson' docked in 1896
MMM5478617 Metha Nelson' (Am, 1896) at Quayside - View of the schooner 'Metha Nelson' docked in 1896, a three-masted schooner from the Alaska Packers Association

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The HMS ship 'Duke of Wellington' (1852), a first-class warship. Color lithograph, May 1, 1872

The HMS ship 'Duke of Wellington' (1852), a first-class warship. Color lithograph, May 1, 1872
MMM5480775 The HMS ship 'Duke of Wellington' (1852), a first-class warship. Color lithograph, May 1, 1872, published by Griffin & Co.; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The East India Company ship 'East Indian'. Oil on canvas, 1819, by Thomas Binks (1799--1852)

The East India Company ship 'East Indian'. Oil on canvas, 1819, by Thomas Binks (1799--1852)
MMM5465117 The East India Company ship 'East Indian'. Oil on canvas, 1819, by Thomas Binks (1799--1852). by Binks, Thomas A

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The ship 'Roxburgh Castle' with the ship 'Sir Edward Paget', off the coast of Dover (England)

The ship 'Roxburgh Castle' with the ship 'Sir Edward Paget', off the coast of Dover (England)
MMM5466020 The ship 'Roxburgh Castle' with the ship 'Sir Edward Paget', off the coast of Dover (England), with the castle visible in the background by Huggins

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The boat 'Peerless', in the wind, surrounds other boats, built in 1859

The boat 'Peerless', in the wind, surrounds other boats, built in 1859
MMM5465965 The boat 'Peerless', in the wind, surrounds other boats, built in 1859; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The boat 'Peerless', in the wind)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The sailing ship 'Minero', with full sail, built in 1866 in Glasgow (Scotland)

The sailing ship 'Minero', with full sail, built in 1866 in Glasgow (Scotland). Oil on canvas by Richard B
MMM5465897 The sailing ship 'Minero', with full sail, built in 1866 in Glasgow (Scotland). Oil on canvas by Richard B. Spencer (?). by Spencer, Richard B

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The ship 'Henry Fernie'. Oil on canvas by Sir Joseph Isaac Witham (?) , 19th century

The ship 'Henry Fernie'. Oil on canvas by Sir Joseph Isaac Witham (?) , 19th century
MMM5465195 The ship 'Henry Fernie'. Oil on canvas by Sir Joseph Isaac Witham (?) , 19th century; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The ship 'Henry Fernie')

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Repair of sails on board the 'Brickdale', during a trip from Bristol, to Sabine Pass

Repair of sails on board the 'Brickdale', during a trip from Bristol, to Sabine Pass, Texas (United States)
MMM5462246 Repair of sails on board the 'Brickdale', during a trip from Bristol, to Sabine Pass, Texas (United States, United States), between April and June 1920 by Everett

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: View of San Sebastian (Spain), in the center, Mount Urgull and the buildings of the castle of

View of San Sebastian (Spain), in the center, Mount Urgull and the buildings of the castle of Santa Cruz de la Mota
MMM5461876 View of San Sebastian (Spain), in the center, Mount Urgull and the buildings of the castle of Santa Cruz de la Mota. Oil on canvas by James Webb (active between 1853 and 1888)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: 'Third-class frigate (70 cannons), a fishing boat and other boats off the south coast of England

'Third-class frigate (70 cannons), a fishing boat and other boats off the south coast of England
MMM5467429 'Third-class frigate (70 cannons), a fishing boat and other boats off the south coast of England by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The sailboat 'Queen Bee' (built in 1852), with a lighthouse on one side built of houses

The sailboat 'Queen Bee' (built in 1852), with a lighthouse on one side built of houses
MMM5465991 The sailboat 'Queen Bee' (built in 1852), with a lighthouse on one side built of houses. Oil painting, 1855, by Joseph Heard (1799-1859)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The boat 'Pathfinder', a three-masted sailboat, sails deployed in the waters of the China Sea

The boat 'Pathfinder', a three-masted sailboat, sails deployed in the waters of the China Sea
MMM5465971 The boat 'Pathfinder', a three-masted sailboat, sails deployed in the waters of the China Sea. Oil on canvas mounted on cardboard

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Indiaman ship 'Prince of Whales', landing troops off Gravesend (England), in 1845

The Indiaman ship 'Prince of Whales', landing troops off Gravesend (England), in 1845
MMM5465963 The Indiaman ship 'Prince of Whales', landing troops off Gravesend (England), in 1845; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Dutch herring fishing vessels in the North Sea. Ink and wash drawing (27.4x47.6 cm)

Dutch herring fishing vessels in the North Sea. Ink and wash drawing (27.4x47.6 cm)
MMM5483603 Dutch herring fishing vessels in the North Sea. Ink and wash drawing (27.4x47.6 cm) by William van de Velde the Elder (ca. 1611-1693), circa 1650

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The New York line sailboat (United States) London (England), Southampton (capacity 1600 tons)

The New York line sailboat (United States) London (England), Southampton (capacity 1600 tons)
MMM5483543 The New York line sailboat (United States) London (England), Southampton (capacity 1600 tons). Color lithograph by Thomas Goldsworth Dutton (1819-1891), 19th century by Dutton

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Britannia crowned the bust of the late hero Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

Britannia crowned the bust of the late hero Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Lithography (52.2x37.7 cm) by T
MMM5483402 Britannia crowned the bust of the late hero Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Lithography (52.2x37.7 cm) by T. Baxter, 19th century.; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: View of the Admiralty of Zeeland's shipyard in Vlissingen in 1779. Lithograph (36.3x49.1 cm)

View of the Admiralty of Zeeland's shipyard in Vlissingen in 1779. Lithograph (36.3x49.1 cm)
MMM5483708 View of the Admiralty of Zeeland's shipyard in Vlissingen in 1779. Lithograph (36.3x49.1 cm), engraving by Leizel based on a drawing by Georg Balthasar Probst (1732-1801)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: To the Officers, Seamen & Marines of His Majesty's Ships Amphion, Cerberus, Volage & Active

To the Officers, Seamen & Marines of His Majesty's Ships Amphion, Cerberus, Volage & Active
7337548 To the Officers, Seamen & Marines of His Majesty's Ships Amphion, Cerberus, Volage & Active, This Plate represents...blowing up of the French Commodore, off the Island of Lissa

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: HMS 'Daphne' off Cape Horn, 28 May 1852 (watercolour)

HMS 'Daphne' off Cape Horn, 28 May 1852 (watercolour)
7295642 HMS 'Daphne' off Cape Horn, 28 May 1852 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 17.6x25.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: View from Point Venus, Island of Otaheite (Tahiti), 1772-75 (oil on panel)

View from Point Venus, Island of Otaheite (Tahiti), 1772-75 (oil on panel)
7295311 View from Point Venus, Island of Otaheite (Tahiti), 1772-75 (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 24x47 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: A whaler and other vessels in a light breeze, c.1790 (oil on canvas)

A whaler and other vessels in a light breeze, c.1790 (oil on canvas)
7295295 A whaler and other vessels in a light breeze, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Askew, John (fl.1788-1809); 65.3x111.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The naval combat in the Pacific, between HMS 'Shah' and 'Amethyst' and the Peruvian Rebel

The naval combat in the Pacific, between HMS 'Shah' and 'Amethyst' and the Peruvian Rebel
7295554 The naval combat in the Pacific, between HMS 'Shah' and 'Amethyst' and the Peruvian Rebel, Ironclad Turret Ram Huascar off Ilo, 29 May 1877

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, beginning of the action

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, beginning of the action, early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337705 The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, beginning of the action, early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Buttersworth, Thomas (1768-1842); 60x92 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, early 19th century (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337703 The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Drummond, Samuel (1765-1844); 146.6x228.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, c.1836 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, c.1836 (oil on canvas)
7337699 The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, c.1836 (oil on canvas) by Chambers, George the Elder (1803-40); 73.7x120.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1798 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1798 (oil on canvas)
7337685 The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1798 (oil on canvas) by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); 88.9x134.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Battle of the Saints, 12 April 1782, end of the action, 1782 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of the Saints, 12 April 1782, end of the action, 1782 (oil on canvas)
7337668 The Battle of the Saints, 12 April 1782, end of the action, 1782 (oil on canvas) by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); 78.7x127 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759 (oil painting)

The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759 (oil painting)
7337654 The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759 (oil painting) by Paton, Richard (1717-91); 101.6x165.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Battle of Cape Passaro, 11 August 1718, early 18th century (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Cape Passaro, 11 August 1718, early 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337642 The Battle of Cape Passaro, 11 August 1718, early 18th century (oil on canvas) by Sailmaker, Isaac (1633-1721) (attr)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Destruction of the 'Soleil Royal' at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692

Destruction of the 'Soleil Royal' at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, 18th century (oil painting)
7337632 Destruction of the 'Soleil Royal' at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, 18th century (oil painting) by Monamy, Peter (1681-1749); 48x64 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Battle of Barfleur, 19 May 1692, 18th century (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Barfleur, 19 May 1692, 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337629 The Battle of Barfleur, 19 May 1692, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Paton, Richard (1717-91); 129.5x203.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London



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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.