Tall Ship Collection

Endeavour Replica moored at the National Maritime Museum, Sydney
Construction of the Endeavour replica began in 1988 and the ship was launched 5 years later. Since then, she has sailed over 170, 000 nautical miles twice around the world

MARYLAND. USA. Tall ship the Kalmar Nyckel. Chesapeake Bay

The Glenlee Ship and Riverside Museum, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Arrival of Aeneas in Italy, the Dawn of the Roman Empire, (c1620-1680?). Artist: Claude Lorrain
Arrival of Aeneas in Italy, the Dawn of the Roman Empire, (c1620-c1680?). Aeneas, hero of Troy, son of Anchises and Aphrodite (Venus)

Map of ancient Abruzzo, by Giovan Battista Pacichelli, engraving, 1702
Cartography, Italy, 18th century. Ancient Abruzzo. From The Kingdom of Naples in perspective by Giovan Battista Pacichelli, 1702. Engraving

Rockport, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Tall ship Grand Turk moored in Whitehaven Harbour, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - sails made
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, It ceased; yet still the sails made on, a pleasant noise till noon

Rigging of the sailing ships, wood engravings, published in 1897
Rigging of the sailing ships: 1) Completely rigged mainmast of a warship; 2) Cutter boat; 3) Schooner bark; 4) Schooner; 5) Brig; 6) Barque; 7) Frigate, or full-rigged ship; 9) Yawl

Maria Asumpta, Charlestown, Cornwall. August 1991
The tall ship Maria Asumpta enters Charlestown harbour. The oldest sailing ship in the world still sailing at that time, was invited to the port by the Charlestown Heritage and Trading Company

The auxiliary schooner La Cigale sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The auxiliary schooner La Cigale sailing close-hauled, 1913

The 76 ton schooner Lisette under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 76 ton schooner Lisette under sail. Lisette was built at Cowes in 1873

Bus Driver
March 1929: A set of instruments on a bus route survey vehicle for measuring distance, gradient and camber on roads used by the London General Omnibus Companys fleet of buses

Bunker Hill Monument and USS Constitution historic ship, Charlestown, Boston, MA
USS Constitution historic ship, Old Ironsides a Three Masted Frigit, is seen near Bunker Hill Monument on harbor, Freedom Trail, Charlestown, Boston, MA

Naval Battle on the Mississippi, 1861 Civil War Engraving
Engraving of the great Naval battle on the Mississippi, passage of the Second Division of the Federal Squadron past St. Philip, April 24, 1862

Illustration of Christopher Columbus with boats Santa Maria, Pinta and Nina arriving on island with royal banner and cross

Map of The Kingdom of Naples, by Giovan Battista Pacichelli, engraving, 1702
Cartography, Italy, 18th century. The Kingdom of Naples. From The Kingdom of Naples in perspective by Giovan Battista Pacichelli, 1702. Engraving

Lerwick harbour, hosting Cutty Sark Tall Ships race boats in 1999, Lerwick, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - Water Snakes
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Beyond the shadow of the ship, I watched the water snakes

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - The Ghost Ship
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is the longest major poem by the English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge

HMS Victory at Portsmouth
" Vintage engraving from 1878 showing HMS Victory at Portsmouth. HMS Victory is a 104-gun first rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, laid down in 1759 and launched in 1765

Off Valparaiso, 1899, (1938). Artist: J Greig Pirie
Off Valparaiso, 1899. Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

Tea Clipper, 1860s, expanded cross-section

Sail training Ship Royalist. March 1976 P005224

Anchored on the Medway DIX02_01_189
Sailing vessels including a tall ship at anchor on the River Medway below Rochester Bridge, Kent. Photographed by J Dixon Scott between 1925 and 1935

USA, Connecticut, Mystic, view of Mystic Seaport

St Brides Church
1929: Exterior of St Brides Church, Fleet Street, London, designed by British architect Christopher Wren. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - Game is done
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, The Game is done ! I ve won I ve won ! Quoth she, and whistles thrice

Great Harry, english war ship under Henry VIII, published 1880
The Great Harry was built at Woolwich and launched in 1514, during the reign of Henry VIII. She was one of the first ships of war to carry gun ports. These allowed her to fire a broadside

Culty Sarks arrival as it moors alongside HMS Worcester on the River Thames off Greenhithe, Kent. 20 June 1938

Tall ship Grand Turk, moored in inner harbour, with long boat in attendance, Whitehaven. Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Maritime Museum in Port Vell District, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Tall Ship Thalassa passing through the Tower Bridge, London, England

View of the River Thames and the Tower of London, 1820. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann
FLO4569185 View of the River Thames and the Tower of London, 1820. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar

English mariner with sextant on a beach in front of a lighthouse and tall ship
FLO4577568 English mariner with sextant on a beach in front of a lighthouse and tall ship. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Bark Bounding Billow, c.1892 (oil on canvas)
PEM219470 Bark Bounding Billow, c.1892 (oil on canvas) by Bertoncini, John (1872-c.1930); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA.

Looking up the at a mast and sails of a barquentine cruise ship. Deshaies, Basse Terre Island, Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe, West Indies

A view of the sunrise from the prow of a Star Clipper cruise ship sailing in the Caribbean near Nevis Island. Caribbean Sea near Nevis Island, West Indies

A Ship on the High Seas Caught by a Squall, Known as ‘The Gust, c.1680. Creator: Willem van de Velde the Younger
A Ship on the High Seas Caught by a Squall, Known as The Gust, c.1680

The Battle of Rheden on 2 April 1801, 1828-1832. Creator: Emil Normann
The Battle of Rheden on 2 April 1801, 1828-1832

Plays of the Sea, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Plays of the Sea, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

The Shield, Emblems, and Motto of Liberia as established in 1847, 1906. Creator: Unknown
The Shield, Emblems, and Motto of Liberia as established in 1847, 1906

Sailing Ship at Seven Mile Beach, sunset, Long Bay, Negril, Westmoreland Parish, Jamaica

VOC ship and National Maritime Museum in Oosterdok, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Liverpool from the Sea
"Vintage engraving from 1880 of Liverpool a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary

NYC, Manhattan, South Street Seaport Pier 17, Tall Ship Wavertree

NYC, Manhattan, Seaport with Tall Ship Wavertree

NYC, Manhattan, South Street Seaport, Pier 16 & Tall ship Wavertree

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The majestic tall ship, Kalmar Nyckel, gracefully sails through the tranquil waters of Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, USA. Its towering masts and billowing sails create a breathtaking sight against the backdrop of the picturesque coastline. In Glasgow, Scotland, the Glenlee Ship stands proudly at the Riverside Museum. This magnificent vessel is a testament to Scotland's rich maritime history and serves as a reminder of its seafaring legacy. Visitors are captivated by its grandeur and intricate details. Transporting us back in time to ancient Italy, Claude Lorrain's masterpiece depicts the arrival of Aeneas in Italy during the dawn of the Roman Empire. The painting beautifully captures a tall ship gliding towards shore amidst golden hues, symbolizing hope and new beginnings. Rockport, Massachusetts welcomes visitors with open arms as they admire tall ships dotting its harbor. These New England beauties evoke nostalgia for an era when these vessels were essential for trade and exploration along America's eastern coast. Whitehaven Harbour in Cumbria, England boasts an impressive sight - Tall ship Grand Turk majestically moored alongside historic buildings. Its presence adds charm to this quaint English town while reminding onlookers of Britain's proud naval heritage. Giovan Battista Pacichelli's map showcases ancient Abruzzo with intricate detail including ports where majestic tall ships once docked centuries ago. It offers a glimpse into how these vessels played a vital role in shaping historical regions like Abruzzo. The Endeavour Replica takes center stage at Sydney's National Maritime Museum as it pays homage to Captain Cook’s famous voyage that charted Australia’s east coast. This faithful replica allows visitors to step aboard and experience life on board one of history’s most iconic tall ships. Wood engravings from 1897 bring alive memories of yesteryears when rigging sailing ships was an art form mastered by skilled sailors who maneuvered ropes with precision.