Skipper Collection (#4)

Casually clad Princess Anne, a hand trust into the pocket of her slacks, is pictured with her Royal father Prince Philip aboard the Royal yawl, " Bloodhound", the 4th day of Cowes week

White Checkered Skipper, Pyrgus albescens, adult on Texas Lantana (Lantana urticoides), Starr County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

NA, USA, Florida, Cedar Key Long-tailed skipper (Urbanus proteus) on a palm frond
NA, USA, Florida, Cedar Key. Long-tailed skipper (Urbanus proteus) on a palm frond

Ferry captain, St. Kitts and Nevis, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Aboard the SS Almeda at Tilbury. Captain W Turner Russell, the skipper. 16
Aboard the SS " Almeda " at Tilbury. Captain W Turner Russell, the skipper. 16 February 1927

Aboard the SS Almeda at Tilbury. Captain W Turner Russell ( skipper ), Mr Dewey
Aboard the SS " Almeda " at Tilbury. Captain W Turner Russell ( skipper ), Mr Dewey, Lord and Lady Jellicoe and their daughters, the Ladies Gwendoline and Myrtle

Aboard the SS Almeda at Tilbury. Hon Richard Lygon and Lady Beauchamp ( right )
Aboard the SS " Almeda " at Tilbury. Hon Richard Lygon and Lady Beauchamp ( right )

Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus phyleus) adult, feeding on lantana flowers, Hope Gardens, Kingston, Jamaica, December

Malicious Skipper (Synapte malitiosa malitiosa) adult, basking on leaf, Linstead, Jamaica, December

Schauss Skipper (Pyrrhocalles jamaicensis) adult, resting on leaf, Linstead, Jamaica, December

Two-barred Flasher (Astraptes fulgerator) adult, feeding at flowers, Canopy Tower, Panama, November

Watsons Cane Skipper (Panoquina sylvicola woodruffi) adult, resting on flowers, Linstead, Jamaica, December

Tufted Marbled Skipper (Carcharodus flocciferus) adult female, resting on vegetation, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Yellow-banded Skipper (Pyrgus sidae) adult, resting on seedhead, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria, July

Marbled Skipper (Carcharodus lavatherae) adult, drinking minerals from damp soil, Hautes-Pyrenees, Midi-Pyrenees, France, June

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Large Skipper Butterfly Cornwall, UK. Date:

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Southern Black-backed / Dominican / Kelp Gull - Taking fish from skipper of tour boat near Walvis Bay (Larus dominicanus) Date:

Red Underwing Skipper (Spialia sertorius) adult pair, mating on Globularia (Globularia sp) flower, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot, France, May

Lyells Swift (Pelopidas lyelli) adult, resting on dry vegetation, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, September

The crew of the America. Top left: Melvin Vaniman, chief engineer. Top right: M.F. Simon, chief navigating officer. Middle left: The crew, the skipper, Walter Wellman is in the centre

Sage Skipper (Muschampia proto) adult male, sunning on stony ground, Andalucia, Spain, May

Olive Skipper (Pyrgus serratulae) adult male, roosting on Alpine Snowbell (Soldanella alpina) flower, Italian Alps, Italy, July

Silver-spotted Skipper (Hesperia comma) adult, feeding on Dwarf Thistle (Cirsium acaule) flowers on chalk downland, Hampshire, England, August

Silver-spotted Skipper (Hesperia comma) adult female, resting on dry grass, Simplon Pass, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, July

Dingy Skipper (Erynnis tages tages) second brood adult, on chalk downland, Wiltshire, England, August

Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus malvae) adult male, resting on Auricula (Primula auricula) flower, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Funereal Duskywing (Erynnis funeralis) adult male, feeding on flower, Utah, U. S. A. May
Funereal Duskywing (Erynnis funeralis) adult male, feeding on flower, Utah, U.S.A. May

Dingy Skipper (Erynnis tages) adult pair, courting, French Pyrenees, France, June

Chequered Skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon) adult male, resting on grass leaf with early morning dew, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Northern Italy, June

Alpine Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus andromedae) adult female, resting on Alpine Coltsfoot (Homogyne alpina) flowerhead, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Clouded Flat (Tagiades flesus) adult, resting on leaf, Gambia, January

Thomas Lipton, Scottish yachtsman C017 / 7820
Thomas Johnstone Lipton (1848-1931), Scottish yachtsman. Lipton, famous for founding the Lipton tea brand, was a keen yachtsman. He competed five times in the Americas Cup between 1899 and 1930

Poanes, broad grafs skipper butterfly
Illustration of a broad grafs skipper butterfly by John Abbot, Tab 307, Volume 16 from the Abbot Collection held in the Natural History Museums Entomology Library

Olive Skipper (Pyrgus serratulae) two adults, resting on grass flowerhead, Italy, july

Red Underwing Skipper (Spialia sertorius) adult, resting on moss in mountain meadow, Valle de Hecho, Pyrenees, Spain, June

Large Skipper (Ochlodes venatus) adult pair, mating on bramble leaf, Ivinghoe Beacon, Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, England, June

Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola) adult, resting on leaf, Thursley Common National Nature Reserve, Surrey, England, June

Two-barred Flasher, Astraptes fulgerator, adult on Turks Cap (Malvaviscus drummondii), The Inn at Chachalaca Bend, Cameron County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, May

Long Dash Skipper, Polites mystic, Kentucky

The skipper out of a berth. Illustration shows Mark A. Hanna as an old sailor sitting on a box on the dock, smoking a pipe, and watching a ship labeled Ship of State sail out to sea

Sunset Skipper
The skipper of a ship, steering the capstan during a lovely sunset. Date: 1967

Elater (Click Beetle) and Elops Saurus

European Butterflies
A variety of butterflies on foliage including the chequered skipper (no 11) Date: 1889

Mallow Skipper (Carcharodus alceae) adult, feeding on flowers, Bulgaria, september

Safflower Skipper (Pyrgus carthami) adult, roosting on Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) flower, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot, France, may

Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) adult, feeding on Marsh Thistle (Cirsium palustre) flower, Powys, Wales, july

Large Skipper (Ochlodes venatus) adult, resting on leaf, Leicestershire, England, june

Large Chequered Skipper (Heteropterus morpheus) adult, resting on Maidenhair Spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes) leaves, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

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"Skipper: A Symbol of Resilience and Adventure" In 1940, amidst the turmoil of World War II, Winston Churchill emerged as a true skipper, guiding Britain through its darkest hour. While navigating the treacherous waters of war, an advert for Skippers Norwegian Bristling Sardines offered a taste of comfort and sustenance during challenging times. Alain Colas, a legendary sailor and skipper, fearlessly conquered the vast oceans with his indomitable spirit. His biography serves as an inspiration to all who dare to dream big. The Chequered Skipper Butterfly's rarity in the UK reminds us that beauty can be found even in the most unexpected places. Its delicate wings symbolize hope fluttering against adversity. A whaling harpoon represents both danger and livelihood on the high seas. The skilled hands of J. Ephraim captured this moment of embarkation with precision and artistry between 1865-1870. As rain poured down relentlessly, a Whitby skipper stood undeterred at the helm, braving nature's fury while leading his crew towards their destination. During Victorian times, a Whitby Skipper embodied strength and authority within maritime communities. Their presence commanded respect as they faced countless challenges head-on. Robertson Hare portrayed characters with wit and charm on stage; his iconic portrayal evoked laughter from audiences across generations. "If Jardine had failed, " he quipped mischievously behind glasses and cricket cap. Through rain or shine, whether facing turbulent storms or basking in sunny skies - a skipper remains steadfast at sea - embodying resilience in every journey undertaken. From Churchill's unwavering leadership to Alain Colas' audacious voyages; from rare butterflies dancing delicately to whaling harpoons piercing deep waters – each hint about 'skipper' reveals tales woven by those who embrace life's adventures with unwavering determination.