Sailing Collection (#9)

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

View of Cala Macarelleta and sailboat, Menorca; Balearic Islands; Spain; Europe

Douarnenez, Reflections on the Sea, 1887 (oil on canvas)
2639972 Douarnenez, Reflections on the Sea, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Bernard, Emile (1868-1941); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Sloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Sloop (Dragon? class) sailing with spinnaker, c1938

The Lady Anne making waves in a good breeze, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Lady Anne making waves in a good breeze, 1912. The Lady Anne, designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912. The Lady Anne was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations

The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita, 1913. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and Mariquita by William Fife III. Mariquita is the only surviving 19-metre of the six that were built

The auxiliary sailing ship Sunbeam, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The auxiliary sailing ship Sunbeam, 1911. The 565-ton three-masted schooner was owned by Lord Brassey who had her built in 1874

Stella sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class Stella sailing close-hauled, 1914

The 6 Metre class Lanka, Wamba and Stella racing on reaching leg, 1914

Wamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Wamba II running downwind under spinnaker, 1914

The 6 Metre Stella, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Stella, 1914

The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1932. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1932. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928. It was converted to J-Class in 1931

The 6 Metre Vanda sailing broad reach, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Vanda sailing broad reach, 1913

The majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912. Creator
The majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912

The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Ancora went on to win gold medal in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics

Keelmen Heaving in Coals by Moonlight, 1835. Artist: JMW Turner
Keelmen Heaving in Coals by Moonlight, 1835. The painting is part of the Widener Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Odysseus passing the Sirens rock, 3rd century
Roman mosaic from Tunisia of Odysseus passing the Sirens rock, tied to the mast, 3rd century

Chinese Junk in Hong Kong Bay. Date: circa 1910s

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

Liverpool - On the Mersey. Liverpool - River with Sailing Boats. Part of Box 62 Boswell Collection - Liverpool. Date: circa 1900

London - Mouth Of Thames - sailing Barge on Thames, Tower of London background. Part of Box 23 Boswell Collection. A Day trip to London. Date: circa 1890s

Mulroy Bay, Co. Donegal - a low view from the bay over the water, with the mountains in the distance and a retouched boat sailing. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Donegal; Mulroy Bay)

Carnlough from the Harbour - a view of the town from the harbour with two sailing boats in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Carnlough). Date: circa early 1900s

Poster, Lugano, Switzerland. 20th century

Multi-masted Chinese Junk. Date: circa 1920s

Cutty Sark, Greenwich
The Cutty Sark tea clipper, moored in Greenwich, London. Date: 1960s

CUTTY SARK AT SYDNEY
The Cutty Sark at Sydney, waiting for the wool clip Date: circa 1880

Boats in Susans Bay, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: circa 1920s

Little boy on rocking horse
A rather superior looking little boy dressed in a tartan kilt and Scottish velvet jacket rides on a rocking horse. In the background are a toy castle, a model train engine with signals

Engraving of Van Noort Landing in Manila Bay, Philippines, 1600
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Historical Engraving of Van Noort Landing in Manila Bay, Philippines, 1600. Copyright has expired on this artwork

Submersible Alvin, silver body, control arms

Sailing Ship
circa 1890: A sailing ship. (Photo by Edward Gooch/Edward Gooch/Getty Images)

Drekar Viking ships navigating the ocean at night

The Lighthouse of the Hospice (Honfleur), 1864 (oil on canvas)
XIR897764 The Lighthouse of the Hospice (Honfleur), 1864 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 54x81 cm; Kunsthaus, Zurich, Switzerland; (add.info.: Le Phare de l hospice (Honfleur)

The Bridge at Argenteuil, 1874 (oil on canvas)
XIR59306 The Bridge at Argenteuil, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 60x80 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

King Manuel II of Portugal bidding farewell to his country, Adeus par nunca mais
XIR346384 King Manuel II of Portugal bidding farewell to his country, Adeus par nunca mais, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 23rd October 1910 (colour litho) by French School

View of the Port of Naples, c. 1550-69 (oil on panel)
XIR214277 View of the Port of Naples, c.1550-69 (oil on panel) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; Flemish, out of copyright

YACHT RACE, 1868. Barge Match on the Thames: Off Greenhithe, England. Wood engraving, English, 1868

Sailing-France-Tradition-Gulf-Week
Traditionnal old ships sail on May 22, 2009, in the Gulf of Morbihan western France, during a meeting of tall ships named " La Semaine du Golfe" (Gulfs week)

Dartmouth Regatta
30th August 1925: Start of the crack yachts at Dartmouth, Devon, England. (Photo by Gill/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Liverpool Lifeboat
A lifeboat in Liverpool docks, circa 1890. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Newly Built Bridge
Crowds on the banks of the River Tamar at Saltash, Cornwall celebrate the opening of the Royal Albert Bridge, designed by British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, 1859

Wroxham Broad - The Broads, Norfolk Date: circa 1910s

Lowestoft, Suffolk - Sailing trawlers towed to Sea Date: circa 1920s

The Yacht Club - Seaview, Isle of Wight, Hampshire Date: 1903

American Valentines Card - Boy sailing a yacht of love
American Valentines Card - Boy sailing loves yacht with the following words: (Lolli)Pops are my cargo Love is my crew As I go sailing Directly to you Date: circa 1930

Harbour Scene at Sunset, by Carlo Bonavia (fl.1740-1788). Date: circa 1750s

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

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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.