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Sailing Collection (#8)

Sailing through history: From the majestic Union-Castle Line to the charming coastal town of Berwick upon Tweed

Background imageSailing Collection: Scotch lassies engaged in curing kippers at Douglas, on the Isle of Man September

Scotch lassies engaged in curing kippers at Douglas, on the Isle of Man September 1916 Fish where the fish are!

Background imageSailing Collection: Major General Claud Martins House, by Thomas Daniell

Major General Claud Martins House, by Thomas Daniell
Major General Claud Martins House, the Farhad Baksh, in Lucknow on the River Gumti, by Thomas Daniell (1749-1840). Date: 1789

Background imageSailing Collection: A small sailboat makes its way through the waters of Puget Sound under dark storm clouds

A small sailboat makes its way through the waters of Puget Sound under dark storm clouds

Background imageSailing Collection: Isle of Man - Treasure Isle, LMS poster, 1923-1947

Isle of Man - Treasure Isle, LMS poster, 1923-1947
Poster produced for the London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS), promoting travel to the Isle of Man, showing a large sailing ship flying the Manx flag and bearing a royal crest

Background imageSailing Collection: Design for Frieze (Wallpaper) with sailing ships

Design for Frieze (Wallpaper) with sailing ships. Charcoal and Pencil on copy paper with one portion in coloured Crayon. Silver Studio. circa 1900

Background imageSailing Collection: Windmill, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Windmill, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The Windmill (known as Archers Mill) at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, pictured here after it had ceased working. It was a post mill working two pairs of stones and was demolished in 1921. circa 1915

Background imageSailing Collection: Navy Mixture tobacco, 1920

Navy Mixture tobacco, 1920
Players Navy Mixture tobacco counter card in the form of a stylised tower or possibly a lighthouse with packs of tobacco at the base (like rocks?)

Background imageSailing Collection: THE SIREN

THE SIREN
A siren or mermaid sits on a rock in the middle of the sea gazing wistfully after a galleon ship sailing off into the distance

Background imageSailing Collection: YORKSHIRE PACKET SHIP

YORKSHIRE PACKET SHIP
American packet ship, depicted arriving at Liverpool after crossing the Atlantic from New York

Background imageSailing Collection: Yacht at anchor off a sandy beach at Morar, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Yacht at anchor off a sandy beach at Morar, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSailing Collection: Yacht sailing in bay of Naples, Naples, Italy, Europe

Yacht sailing in bay of Naples, Naples, Italy, Europe

Background imageSailing Collection: The Nairobi skyline from Uhuru Park where city residents

The Nairobi skyline from Uhuru Park where city residents enjoy rowing boats on a small artificial lake. The clock tower of Kenyas Parliament can be seen in the background

Background imageSailing Collection: Benodet, a popular sailing resort on the River Odet Estuary, Southern Finistere

Benodet, a popular sailing resort on the River Odet Estuary, Southern Finistere, Brittany, France, Europe

Background imageSailing Collection: Mary Celeste 1872

Mary Celeste 1872
The ship as it was encountered by the Dei Gratia

Background imageSailing Collection: Port of Kos Town, Kos, Dodecanese Islands, Greece

Port of Kos Town, Kos, Dodecanese Islands, Greece

Background imageSailing Collection: Newlyn Victorian period

Newlyn Victorian period

Background imageSailing Collection: Norwich Norfolk Wherry probably 1920s

Norwich Norfolk Wherry probably 1920s

Background imageSailing Collection: Herne Bay early 1900s

Herne Bay early 1900s

Background imageSailing Collection: Ramsgate Quayside Edwardian period

Ramsgate Quayside Edwardian period

Background imageSailing Collection: Great Yarmouth Breydon Water Norfolk Wherry early 1900s

Great Yarmouth Breydon Water Norfolk Wherry early 1900s

Background imageSailing Collection: Mill Bay and Harbour, Salcombe, Devon

Mill Bay and Harbour, Salcombe, Devon - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSailing Collection: Model Yacht Pond, Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales

Model Yacht Pond, Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales
Model Yacht Pond, West Shore Bay, Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSailing Collection: River Thames, George and Dragon Inn, Wargrave, Berkshire

River Thames, George and Dragon Inn, Wargrave, Berkshire
River Thames with George and Dragon Inn at Wargrave, Berkshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSailing Collection: Pier Head, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk

Pier Head, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageSailing Collection: The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, viewed from the Harbour

The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, viewed from the Harbour - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSailing Collection: Deal, Kent, viewed from the Pier

Deal, Kent, viewed from the Pier - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageSailing Collection: Poster, Arcachon, France, a town for winter and summer, Chemins de Fer du Midi - casinos, beach

Poster, Arcachon, France, a town for winter and summer, Chemins de Fer du Midi - casinos, beach, forest, hunting, fishing, regattas, races, pigeon shooting, golf. Date: circa 1895

Background imageSailing Collection: Blackwall Frigates in a Stiff Breeze (oil)

Blackwall Frigates in a Stiff Breeze (oil)
7088688 Blackwall Frigates in a Stiff Breeze (oil) by Tudgay, Francis (fl.19th century); 65.4x88.6 cm; Private Collection

Background imageSailing Collection: Pamir, one of the last commercial sailing ships, off Sydney Heads, Australia (b / w photo)

Pamir, one of the last commercial sailing ships, off Sydney Heads, Australia (b / w photo)
7156948 Pamir, one of the last commercial sailing ships, off Sydney Heads, Australia (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pamir)

Background imageSailing Collection: Advertisement for Babbitts Best Soap, c. 1880 (colour litho)

Advertisement for Babbitts Best Soap, c. 1880 (colour litho)
HGL396881 Advertisement for Babbitts Best Soap, c.1880 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware, USA; eHagley Museum and Library; American

Background imageSailing Collection: Westminster Bridge, London, taken from Mr Scheves Sugar House, opposite to York House (engraving)

Westminster Bridge, London, taken from Mr Scheves Sugar House, opposite to York House (engraving)
603126 Westminster Bridge, London, taken from Mr Scheves Sugar House, opposite to York House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster Bridge, London)

Background imageSailing Collection: Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured)

Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured)
1198423 Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77) (after); 26.5x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Background imageSailing Collection: Clipper Ships: Harbinger (colour litho)

Clipper Ships: Harbinger (colour litho)
6021614 Clipper Ships: Harbinger (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harbinger)

Background imageSailing Collection: Dutch Ships Ramming Spanish Galleys of the English Coast, 3 October 1602

Dutch Ships Ramming Spanish Galleys of the English Coast, 3 October 1602
3709931 Dutch Ships Ramming Spanish Galleys of the English Coast, 3 October 1602, 1617 (oil on canvas) by Vroom, Hendrick Cornelisz

Background imageSailing Collection: The Admirals Hard, Stonehouse, Plymouth, 1865 (oil on canvas)

The Admirals Hard, Stonehouse, Plymouth, 1865 (oil on canvas)
CH401349 The Admirals Hard, Stonehouse, Plymouth, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Beechey, Richard Bridges (1808-95); 78.7x111.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageSailing Collection: The Liner M. V. Alcantara at Sea, 1928 (colour litho)

The Liner M. V. Alcantara at Sea, 1928 (colour litho)
CHT176005 The Liner M.V. Alcantara at Sea, 1928 (colour litho) by Shoesmith, Kenneth (1890-1939); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; American, out of copyright

Background imageSailing Collection: East Indiaman Ceres off St Helena, 1788 (oil on canvas)

East Indiaman Ceres off St Helena, 1788 (oil on canvas)
REA196699 East Indiaman Ceres off St Helena, 1788 (oil on canvas) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 147.3x221 cm; Private Collection; eRoyal Exchange Art Gallery at Cork Street, London; English

Background imageSailing Collection: Utopiae Insulae Figura (Map of the New Island of Utopia

Utopiae Insulae Figura (Map of the New Island of Utopia
5615728 Utopiae Insulae Figura (Map of the New Island of Utopia) from the 1516 first edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535)

Background imageSailing Collection: Britains newest Aircraft Carrier HMS Hermes undergoing a speed trial 1959

Britains newest Aircraft Carrier HMS Hermes undergoing a speed trial 1959

Background imageSailing Collection: Ships RFA Fort Austin October 1985 re supplying the aircraft carrier Invincible in

Ships RFA Fort Austin October 1985 re supplying the aircraft carrier Invincible in the Northern Atlantic

Background imageSailing Collection: Ketch ship Everyman III. 26th September 1962

Ketch ship Everyman III. 26th September 1962

Background imageSailing Collection: French entrant in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Round The World Yacht Race Bernard

French entrant in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Round The World Yacht Race Bernard Moitessier, photographed in his ketch Joshua. August 1968

Background imageSailing Collection: Anchored on the Medway DIX02_01_189

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

Background imageSailing Collection: Seascape on a sail-shaped Christmas card

Seascape on a sail-shaped Christmas card
Seascape with sailing boat on a sail-shaped Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSailing Collection: Baron Munchhausen sails to the moon

Baron Munchhausen sails to the moon
The Baron sails to the Moon. Date: First published: 1785

Background imageSailing Collection: The beach of Capo Coda Cavallo (San Teodoro, Sassari province, Sardinia, Italy, Europe)

The beach of Capo Coda Cavallo (San Teodoro, Sassari province, Sardinia, Italy, Europe)

Background imageSailing Collection: Yachts Galore Black & White, Cairns

Yachts Galore Black & White, Cairns
Yachts Galore, Cairns

Background imageSailing Collection: Sailing off Isle Del Aire, Menorca, Spain

Sailing off Isle Del Aire, Menorca, Spain
A yacht with reefed sails heels over as it beats to windward in turquoise sea towards the lighthouse on Isle Del Aire, Menorca, Spain. Taken from Punta Prima Date: 2012



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Sailing through history: From the majestic Union-Castle Line to the charming coastal town of Berwick upon Tweed, this LNER poster from 1923-1947 invites you on an adventure. Feel the wind in your hair as you witness the STS Malcolm Miller under full sail, a sight that never fails to mesmerize. The 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda showcases its prowess while sailing close hauled in 1933, leaving spectators in awe. Explore Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight through an enchanting aviation poster that captures the essence of this picturesque destination. 'Players Please: Sailor' takes us back to 1955 with a nostalgic reminder of sailors enjoying their well-deserved break. Discover the legendary tale of The Mary Rose and immerse yourself in its fascinating history. An enticing poster advertising Knysna, South Africa beckons with promises of breathtaking sailing experiences amidst stunning landscapes. Witness racing yachts competing fiercely against each other, showcasing their skills and determination on open waters. Cutty Sark and HMS Worcester stand tall together in EPW061029 photograph - a testament to maritime heritage and strength combined. Torquay shines brightly in Glorious Devon as depicted by British Railways poster from the 1950s; it's where sailing dreams come true. Beware as Kraken Attacks a Ship - a thrilling depiction reminding us of both danger and excitement that comes with venturing into unknown waters.