Dhow Collection

Union-Castle Line
Poster advertising the Union-Castle Line, a shipping line that operated a fleet of passenger liners and freighters between Europe and Africa from 1900 to 1977

S / Y Sanjeeda
S/Y Sanjeeda, a traditional kotiya dhow of the type that traded throughout the Indian Ocean, sailing off Mirbat on the Dhofari coast of Oman

Pyramids along the Nile
Pyramids at Gizeh, with dhows on the Nile River in Egypt. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Saudi Arabia / Jeddah 1860
View from the water

Baghdad straddling the Tigris River. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Traditional Arab dhows, Zanzibar
East Africa; Tanzania; Zanzibar. A dhow is a traditional Arab sailing vessel with one or more lateen sails. It is primarily used along the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula, India, and East Africa

Dhows sailing off Lamu Island

Aswan, Egypt - Cataract Hotel
The Cataract Hotel, Aswan, Egypt

Arab dhow, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa
Arab dhow at the coast, Mombasa harbour, Kenya, East Africa. Date: circa 1940s

Museum of Islamic Art, dhow and modern city skyline of West Bay, from Al-Corniche, early morning, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Tourist on a traditional Dhow boat, The Rock Restaurant, Bwejuu Beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Indian Ocean, East Africa, Africa

Vew from the sea of the harbour, Old Town, Lamu Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Poster advertising Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line cruises from England to Australia, via the Suez Canal and Colombo

Dhow in the Indian Ocean, Lamu Island, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Night view of Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar

Arabi Pasha and Sketches on the River Nile, Egypt
Arabi Pasha and sketches on the River Nile, Egypt. Date: 1882

Khasab Fort in Musandam governorate of Oman surrounded by sandstone

A View of Cairo, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Camille Wauters
A View of Cairo, late 19th-early 20th century

Africa - Zanzibar - Fishing Dhows racing
Africa - Zanzibar - Racing fishing Dhows. Date: 1991

Africa - Arabian Dhow - Old Port - Mombasa, Kenya. Date: circa 1970s

James Bruce, 18th century, dhow, wind, Nile, ruin, palm tree, shore, historical illustration 1885, Egypt, Africa

Allegorical figure of the genius of Alexandria in Egypt. A woman seated by a river, her right arm on the head of the Nile and her left on a basket with three ears of wheat

A Traditional Dhow against the West Bay Skyline, Doha, Qatar, West Asia

A Traditional Dhow against the West Bay Skyline, Doha, Qatar, West Asia

A Family in Traditional Costume with a Dhow against the West Bay Skyline, Doha, Qatar, West Asia

A Traditional Dhow against the West Bay Skyline, Doha, Qatar, West Asia

Dhows with West Bay Skyline, Doha, Qatar, West Asia

Dhows with West Bay Skyline, Doha, Qatar, West Asia

A Dhow in the Harbour with the West Bay Skyline at Dusk, Doha, Qatar

A Dhow in the Harbour with the West Bay Skyline, Doha, Qatar

A Dhow in the Harbour with the West Bay Skyline, Doha, Qatar

West Bay skyline and Dhows in harbour, Doha, Qatar

Qatar, Doha, Dhows on Doha Bay with West Bay skyscrapers, dawn

Kuwait, Kuwait City, Old Ships port

Aerial view of dhow in indian ocean, near Kilwa, east Coast Tanzania

Tanzania, Zanzibar, Unguja, Jambiani. A man sits on his boat near the shore

Dhow traditional sailing vessel with the financial area skyline behind, Doha, Qatar

Kenia
Zwei Fischer und drei Kinder verwalten den Fang in ihrem Boot am Strand, keniasche Küstenregion, Kenia 1980er Jahre

Kenia
Ein Dau auf dem Wasser vor der Altstadt von Mombasa, Kenia 1980er Jahre

Kenia
Ein Boot des Reiseanbieter geht zu Wasser in Diani Beach/kenianische Südküste, Kenia 1980er Jahre

Schardscha / Vereinigte Arabische Emirate
Die Dhow Werft von Schardscha, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate 1970er Jahre. The Dhow shipyard of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 1970s

Schardscha / Vereinigte Arabische Emirate
Die Dhow Werft von Schardscha, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate 1970er Jahre. The Dhow shipyard of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 1970s

Schardscha / Vereinigte Arabische Emirate
Arbeitende Männer in der Dhow Werft von Schardscha, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate 1970er Jahre. Working men in the Dhow shipyard of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 1970s

Boats moored in the crystal water of the Indian Ocean, aerial view, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Couple of Maasai with dhow admiring the crystal sea standing on a palm fringed beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania (MR)

Couple of Maasai with dhow admiring the crystal turquoise sea standing on a white coral beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania (MR)

Overhead view of dhow boats moored in the emerald green water of lagoon, Paje, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Lone fisherman with dhow approaching to the sea, Paje, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Traditional boats at sunrise, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

a boat is moored near an atoll during a magnificent sunny day, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Stone Town city center and the near beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Stone Town port, Zanzibar, Tanzania

typical fisherman boat called Dhow, Zanzibar, Tanzania

a small beach with Dhow, Zanzibar, Tanzania

aerial view taken from the drone of fishermen boats called Dhows, anchored near the beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania

a Dhow plows through the sea of the lagoon, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Fishermen boats called Dhows, anchored near the beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Dhow boats sailing in the crystal turquoise water of the Indian Ocean, Paje, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tourists enjoying a boat trip on traditional dhow in the crystal sea, Paje, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Dhow boat in the turquoise lagoon during low tide, Paje, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Boats moored in the lagoon framed by a mangrove forest, Kwale Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Boat sailing in the emerald green water of lagoon surrounded by mangrove forest, Kwale Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Fishermen returning home on dhow at sunset, , Indian Ocean, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Traditional Dhow at anchor, Indian Ocean, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Dhows on the Indian Ocaen, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Fisherman returning home on dhow at sunset, , Indian Ocean, Zanzibar, Tanzania

UAE, Dubai, Bur Dubai, Dubai Museum, exterior with traditional Dhow ship

Tanzania. Zanzibar, Kendwa, Beach resort

Tanzania. Zanzibar, Stone Town, Old Town, Dhow (traditional sailboat) sailing at sunset

Tanzania. Zanzibar, Kigomani, Dhow (traditional sailboat), Mnemba Island visible in the distance

Tanzania. Zanzibar, Jambiani, local lwomen collecting seaweed from the plantations at low tide

Dhow in the harbour at West Bay, Doha, Qatar

Qatar, Doha, Museum of Islamic Art

Qatar, Doha, Dhows on Doha Bay, detail

Qatar, Doha, looking across Doha Bay to skyscrapers of West Bay

Qatar, Doha, looking across Doha Bay to skyscrapers of West Bay

Qatar, Doha, looking across Doha Bay to skyscrapers of West Bay

Qatar, Doha, looking across Doha Bay to skyscrapers of West Bay

Qatar, Doha, looking across Doha Bay to skyscrapers of West Bay

Qatar, Doha, looking across Doha Bay to skyscrapers of West Bay

Qatar, Doha, Museum of Islamic Art

Qatar, Doha, Museum of Islamic Art

Sunrise light on traditional dhow, Mafia Island, Tanzania

Tanzania. Zanzibar, Jambiani Beach, Dhow (traditional imbarcation) exposed at low tide

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Dhows: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step aboard the Union-Castle Line's majestic dhow and embark on a captivating voyage. From the Pyramids along the Nile to the bustling city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, this vessel has witnessed history unfold since 1860. Imagine the scene as a slave-ship hoists its sail in the 1800s, carrying both tragedy and hope across vast oceans. These traditional Arab dhows later found solace in Zanzibar, where their graceful presence adorned turquoise waters. The S/Y Sanjeeda proudly represents an Arab dhow sailing through Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa - a testament to centuries-old maritime traditions that continue to thrive today. Its sails flutter against GMDE2A-00032 winds as it gracefully glides across azure horizons. Dhows gracefully navigate off Lamu Island, offering breathtaking views of its UNESCO World Heritage Site status. The old town's charm is mirrored by modernity as seen from Al-Corniche; Museum of Islamic Art stands tall amidst West Bay's contemporary skyline. Aswan beckons with timeless allure at Egypt's Cataract Hotel - a place where dhows have anchored for generations. Their presence symbolizes resilience and adaptability while showcasing cultural exchange between nations. Join us on this extraordinary journey aboard these magnificent vessels – witness history come alive as you explore diverse landscapes and immerse yourself in rich heritage. Let these dhows carry you through time and culture like never before.