Schooner Collection

Whaling ship diagram, 1800s
Deck plan and cutaway view of whaling schooner " Amelia" of New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The steam yacht Wanderer (later named Vagus ) hoisting sails. Built by Robert Steele and Co, Greenock in 1878 for Charles Joseph Lambert as a private yacht

The steam yacht Boadicea at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Boadicea at anchor

AMERICAs CUP, 1886. The Mayflower saluted by the fleet while crossing the bow of the Galatea on the fourth tack in the first race on 7 September 1886, New York

AMERICAs CUP, 1881. The American winner, Mischief with the Canadian challenger Atalanta in the fourth international race for the Americas Cup on September 9th & 10th, 1881

Stevenson / Yacht Casco
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Scottish writer sailing to the South Seas on the schooner yacht Casco

The schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Meteor IV, 1911. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909

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

Sailing vessel Nellie Bywater, a two-masted schooner. Date: circa 1920s

American schooner Westward - built by Herrehoff
The American schooner Westward - built by Herrehoff in 1910 and later owned by Mr Thomas Benjamin Davis - a magnificent schooner of 323 tonnes. In 1910 she sailed in eleven races and won them all

Albert Docks Liverpool
A Tallship in the Albert Docks at Liverpool, once one of the busiest ports in the country, now a busy tourist centre

The schooner Meteor IV, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Meteor IV, 1912. Meteor IV was Kaiser Wilhelm IIs fourth yacht. It was designed by Max Oetz and launched in 1909

The mysterious Bermuda Triangle where aircraft and vessels vanish
For decades the area known as the Bermuda Triangle has been a place of deep mystery as ships, aircraft and people have all mysteriously vanished, never to be seen again

An old sailing ship navigating the ocean

RACING YACHT: AMERICA, 1851. The schooner yacht America, built for the New York Yacht Club, 1851. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

The steam yacht Surf at anchor, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Surf at anchor, 1912

Steam yacht Liberty running east. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Liberty running east. Liberty was built for Joseph Pulitzer in 1908. Designed by George Lennox Watson she was one of the largest private yachts of her day

Schooner C & F Nurse in Poole Harbour
Schooner C & F Nurse (right), a coast hopper, in Poole Harbour, Dorset. Date: circa 1930s

The four masted schooner, Margaret Todd, sets sail in Frenchman Bay. Bar Harbor, Maine. Mount Desert Island. Sunset

AMERICAs CUP, 1885. The American winner, Puritan with the English challenger Genesta on the homestretch of their second and final international race on 16 September 1885

Ships tied up along the river, Seville, Spain
Vintage 19th century photograph - ships tied up along the river, Seville, Spain

John Brown and Co. sink British Revenue Cutter Gaspee
The Burning of the " Gaspee". HMS Gaspee a British customs schooner ran aground after being boarded by a group of men led by Abraham Whipple and John Brown, who attacked, boarded

The schooner Pampa. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooner Pampa

The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827. Artist: Reinagle, George Philip (1802-1835)
The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827. Private Collection

Map of Bergen in 16th c. Engraving. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

The Schooner yacht magic of the N. Y. Yacht Club: Franklin Os
The Schooner yacht magic of the N.Y. Yacht Club: Franklin Osgood Esq. owner and commander. Date c1870

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)

A Schooner, 1850
3331129 A Schooner, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting of a Schooner, a sailing ship with two or more masts, typically with the foremast smaller than the mainmast)

Bungalow of Sir James Brooke, Sarawak, Borneo (engraving)
8676565 Bungalow of Sir James Brooke, Sarawak, Borneo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bungalow of Sir James Brooke, Sarawak, Borneo)

A Schooner, 1850
3330709 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)

The yacht 'Alarm' in a light swell, the sailboat built in 1830 in Lymington, won numerous royal cups, in 1852
MMM5466470 The yacht 'Alarm' in a light swell, the sailboat built in 1830 in Lymington, won numerous royal cups, in 1852

School-boy, School-house, Schooner, Scissors, Screw-jack, Screw-pipe, Sculpin, Sculptor, Scuttle, Sea-coast, Sea-fight
8650073 School-boy, School-house, Schooner, Scissors, Screw-jack, Screw-pipe, Sculpin, Sculptor, Scuttle, Sea-coast, Sea-fight, Sea-horse (engraving) by German School

Coastwise: Evening at Minehead (b/w photo)
8671415 Coastwise: Evening at Minehead (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evening at Minehead)

A Schooner, 1850
3330706 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)

A Schooner, 1850
3330705 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)

A schooner in the ice of Avacha Bay, 1910-1929. Creator: Ivan Emelianovich Larin
A schooner in the ice of Avacha Bay, 1910-1929. From an album containing 296 works offering a glimpse of life in the Russian Far Northeast in the first third of the twentieth century

The West Hartley No. 1, a new flat-bottomed schooner for the coal trade of New South Wales, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The West Hartley No. 1, a new flat-bottomed schooner for the coal trade of New South Wales, 1864. One of two vessels '...built by Messrs. Lewis and Stockwell for Messrs

The Crew of the Hansa on an Ice-Floe; German Artic Voyages, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Crew of the Hansa on an Ice-Floe; German Artic Voyages, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Schooner and Yawl Match of the Royal Thames Yacht Club last Saturday: the Pantomine... 1876. Creator: H. E. Tozer
Schooner and Yawl Match of the Royal Thames Yacht Club last Saturday: the Pantomine fouling the Mouse Light-Vessel, 1876. There was a very fine wind for the schooner and yawl matches of this club

Loss of the Schooner John S. Spence of Norfolk, Virginia, 2d view-Rescue of the Survivors... 1833 Creator: Thomas Birch
Loss of the Schooner John S. Spence of Norfolk, Virginia, 2d view-Rescue of the Survivors (image 2 of 2), 1833

Sailing ship, 1797-1838. Creator: Johannes Christiaan Schotel
Sailing ship, 1797-1838

Sailing boat, 1797-1838. Creator: Johannes Christiaan Schotel
Sailing boat, 1797-1838

Schooner with four crew members, 1797-1838. Creator: Johannes Christiaan Schotel
Schooner with four crew members, 1797-1838

Mayflower, July 15, 1889, 1889 July 15. Creator: Unknown
Mayflower, July 15, 1889, 1889 July 15. Photo shows the Mayflower rigged as a schooner. She won the America's Cup in 1886, rigged as a sloop. (Source: C. Seavey, 2018)

Constellation, 1900 Aug 10. Creator: Unknown
Constellation, 1900 Aug 10

Gitana, 1892 July 9. Creator: Unknown
Gitana, 1892 July 9

Merlin, 1892 Aug 8. Creator: Unknown
Merlin, 1892 Aug 8

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"Schooner: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Adventure" Step back in time to the late 19th century, where majestic schooners ruled the seas. The steam yacht Boadicea, created by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, stands proudly at anchor, showcasing its exquisite craftsmanship. Its sleek design and luxurious amenities make it a true icon of opulence. In the realm of competitive sailing, the Americas Cup races were legendary. In 1886, amidst great fanfare, the Mayflower gracefully crossed the bow of Galatea during their fourth tack. The fleet saluted this breathtaking moment as these magnificent vessels showcased their speed and agility on New York's waters. Five years prior, in 1881, another historic race took place between Mischief and Atalanta for the coveted Americas Cup title. Currier & Ives immortalized this thrilling event with a vibrant lithograph that captured both nations' pride and determination. Not all schooners were built for leisure or competition; some embarked on daring adventures across treacherous oceans. The Casco yacht designed by Stevenson braved stormy seas while exploring uncharted territories—a testament to human resilience and curiosity. The American schooner Westward was an engineering marvel crafted by Herreshoff Shipyard—an embodiment of innovation combined with timeless beauty. This vessel pushed boundaries as it sliced through waves effortlessly—its sails billowing majestically against azure skies. As we delve into maritime history further, we encounter whaling ships from the 1800s—a reminder of humanity's complex relationship with nature's creatures. These diagrams offer insight into how these formidable vessels operated during perilous hunts on vast open waters. Meanwhile, La Cigale takes center stage as she glides close-hauled through turbulent waves in 1913—an auxiliary schooner that exemplifies grace under pressure. Created once again by Kirk & Sons of Cowes—their craftsmanship shines through, capturing the essence of adventure and freedom.