Skipjack Collection

Restored historic Skipjack sailing boat, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, Talbot County, Miles River, Chesapeake Bay area, Maryland, United States of America, North America

Bonito, tuna and long-fin tunny
Skipjack tuna or bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis 1, tuna, Thunnus thynnus 2, and long-fin tunny, Thunnus alalunga 3. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1849

The Naval Manoeuvres, Torpedo-Catchers off the Wicklow Coast (engraving)
1591771 The Naval Manoeuvres, Torpedo-Catchers off the Wicklow Coast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

The Commencement of the Naval Manoeuvres, the "A"Squadron cruising off the Lizard (litho)
1062777 The Commencement of the Naval Manoeuvres, the " A" Squadron cruising off the Lizard (litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Katsuwonus pelamis, or Skipjack tuna, also known as Bonito, Mushmouth, Striped Tuna or Victor Fish. Date: 1863

Skipjack engraving 1898
Annual Report of the Forest, Fish and Game Commission New York 1898

Picture No. 10871035
Tins of Sainsbury dolphin friendly pole and line caught skipjack tuna Date:

Body plan of a skipjack. Line engraving, American, 1882
SAILING SHIP: PLAN, 1882. Body plan of a skipjack. Line engraving, American, 1882

Tilghman Island, Maryland. Skipjacks are among the last working sailboats in America

Click Beetle (Elateridae), close up, view from above

Click beetle (Athous sp.) on a leaf. This species of leaf beetle is native to Europe. Click beetles are so named due to their unusual ability to snap themselves into the air

Click beetles. View of the upper side of click beetles (Semiotus imperialis). These specimens are from the Amazon Basin, Brazil. Their bodies measure 5cm long

Yellow leatherjacket
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Small leatherjacket illustration

Oligoplites saurus, leatherjacket
Ff. 97 Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Elater (Click Beetle) and Elops Saurus

Skipjack tuna hooked in fishing line, Katsuwonus pelamis, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (rr)
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Historic Skipjack sailing boat under restoration, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, Talbot County, Miles River, Chesapeake Bay area, Maryland, United States of America, North America

Rebecca T. Ruark, a famous historic Skipjack, the oldest in the U.S.A. Dogwood Harbour, Tilghman Island, Talbot County, Chesapeake Bay area, Maryland, United States of America, North America

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The skipjack, a versatile term encompassing various aspects, holds a rich history and diverse meanings. Firstly, it refers to the restored historic Skipjack sailing boat that has withstood the test of time. With its elegant design and majestic sails, this vessel represents a bygone era of maritime exploration. Another interpretation leads us to Katsuwonus pelamis, commonly known as Skipjack tuna. This species is renowned for its agility and speed in the ocean depths. Bonito, tuna, and long-fin tunny are also part of this fascinating family. Delving into artistry inspired by naval maneuvers, we encounter captivating engravings depicting torpedo-catchers off the Wicklow Coast and lithographs showcasing the commencement of these maneuvers with the "A" Squadron cruising off the Lizard. These intricate illustrations transport us back to an era where naval prowess was celebrated. An enchanting engraving from 1898 showcases a detailed depiction of a skipjack—a testament to human fascination with this remarkable creature. Additionally, an American line engraving from 1882 presents us with a body plan blueprint that offers insight into its structure and form. Tilghman Island in Maryland serves as home to some of America's last working sailboats—the skipjacks—embodying tradition amidst modernity. These vessels continue their laborious journeys on waterways across America while preserving age-old techniques. Beyond nautical associations lies yet another facet: click beetles or Elateridae insects often referred to as skipjacks due to their unique ability to produce audible clicks when righted after being flipped onto their backs—an intriguing adaptation within nature's realm. Whether evoking images of graceful sailing boats or exploring marine life through tuna species or even uncovering artistic representations capturing naval maneuvers or insect behavior; one cannot deny the multifaceted nature encompassed by the term "skipjack.