Dinghy Collection (page 6)

Apollo 17 recovery operations, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. Creator: NASA
Apollo 17 recovery operations, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. A water-level view of the Apollo 17 Command Module (CM) " America" floating in the sea following splashdown

World War Two - Second World War - The remarkable efficiency of the Royal Air Force Air-Sea Rescue Service was demonstrated during a press visit to a station in the North East

Tamesis Sailing Clubs opening regatta of the season on the Thames at Teddington April 1946

Tamesis Sailing Clubs opening regatta of the season on the Thames at Teddington April 1946

Miss Wales at St Ives for Miss UK Finals
Miss Wales (Barbara Christian) posing at St Ives during a break in the Miss UK Finals. Date: 1985

Dinghy in the fog. Port Lincoln. South Australia
Dinghy in the fog. North Shore at Stenross Slipway. Port Lincoln. South Australia

Flooding, Coulson Park, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 28th December 1979
Flooded childrens playground. Lostwithiel has always had a flooding problem, especially in properties near the River Fowey

Small boat on windy seas

Speed: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Speed - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Speed is a great asset; but its greater when its combined with quickness. ~ Ty Cobb

Navy SEALs hold an inflatable boat over their heads as the instructor shouts commands
In this silhouette, a Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL (BUD/S) training first phase instructor barks commands over his megaphone to the standing boat crew to hold the Inflatable Boat Small (IBS)

The old harbour with small fishing and pleasure boats. The Arsenal and the SRD hill in the background Dubrovnik, old city. Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

The old harbour. Marseillan. Languedoc. France. Europe

Mutiny! Can the Captain Regain Control of the Ship? President Grover Cleveland, as captain of the good ship Democracy
GROVER CLEVELAND CARTOON. Mutiny! Can the Captain Regain Control of the Ship? President Grover Cleveland, as captain of the good ship Democracy

TURKEY: ISTANBUL, 1958. The Galata Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey. Photographed 1958

Bahamas, Abaco Islands, Elbow Cay, Tihiti beach

National 12 sailing dinghies on a Devon beach -- one of a great series of studies of sailing off the Devon and Cornwall coasts The National 12 is a two-person, two-sail racing dinghy. 1952

Two people preparing a sailing dinghy. circa 1948

National 12 sailing dinghies on a Devon river -- one of a great series of studies of sailing off the Devon and Cornwall coasts. The National 12 is a two-person, two-sail racing dinghy. 1952

Boats at rest on a Cornish beach -- one of a great series of Cornish studies. 1954

Dinghy race near light ship off Eastbourne, Sussex
Dinghy race taking place near the Royal Sovereign light ship, seven miles off Eastbourne, Sussex. Date: 1966

In-shore rescue service at work, Eastbourne, Sussex
In-shore rescue service at work, helping someone with an upturned boat, off Eastbourne, Sussex. Date: early 1970s

Shaftesbury Homes and Arethusa Boys with Dinghy
Boys carry the dinghy Prince George donated by Edward VIII to the Shaftesbury Homes and Arethusa in 1936. Date: 1936

Two boys and a dog in rubber dinghies
Two boys in a large rubber dinghy, towing along a smaller dinghy containing a small dog. Date: circa 1960s

American battleship crossing Atlantic, WW1
An American battleship crossing the Atlantic to take part in the First World War. Date: circa 1918

Merchant Ship Fighter Unit by G. H. Davis
The Merchant Ship Fighter Unit (MSFU) at work during the Second World War: a system which was able to defeat the long-range bomber

Inflatable German dinghy by G. H. Davis
Saving the Luftwaffe: an inflatable dinghy for defeated German airmen. It was carried by the larger German aircraft during the Second World War

Making sea water drinkable by G. H. Davis
Making sea water drinkable: a simple system for castaway airmen during the Second World War. A life-saving apparatus, compact and very simple to use

Naues Mercantoriae Hollandicae vulgo VLIETEN
Artokoloro

Naues Mercatoriae Hollan dicae Indias Occidentales
Artokoloro

Massachusetts, Marthas Vineyard, Vineyard Haven. Close up of marina rowboats
Massachusetts, Marthas Vineyard, Vineyard Haven. Close-Up of marina rowboats

USA, Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Red dory on Herring River

Maine, Rockland. Colorful row boats in Rockland marina
Maine, Rockland. Colorful boats in Rockland marina

Swimming the waters of Prickly Pear Island with Festiva Sailing Vacations (MR)

Kayaking the waters of Prickly Pear Island with Festiva Sailing Vacations

Wooden dinghy, and Nins Bin lobster caravan, Kaikoura Coast, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Dingy in a fjord in Alberto de Agostini National Park with the Darwin mountain range (Cordillera Darwin) behind, Patagonia, Chile, South America

JORDAN: ARNON RIVER. A view of the Arnon River in Jordan, flowing into the Dead Sea at Arnon Gorge. Photographed c1940

Motorboat
Antique illustration of Motorboat

Small boat on sea with billowing sail

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"Dinghy: A Versatile Vessel That Weathers the Elements" From foggy seascapes to tranquil lakeshores, the humble dinghy has been a steadfast companion for adventurers and sailors alike. In Winslow Homer's captivating painting "Homer: Fog Warning, 1885, " a lone fisherman battles treacherous waters in his trusty dinghy, reminding us of its resilience. Across the Atlantic, in the United Kingdom's picturesque Lake District National Park, a sailing dinghy gracefully glides past Norfolk Island on Lake Ullswater. The British Seagull outboard motor poster proudly showcases this nautical marvel that propels these vessels forward with ease. Venturing south to Cornwall's enchanting coastline, we witness another charming scene as a dinghy sails serenely by Boddinick village near Fowey. Mont Orgueil Castle stands tall in Gorey Harbour on Jersey's Channel Islands; here too, we find evidence of the indomitable spirit of these small boats. In Trevor Fryer's poignant photograph capturing The Tynemouth Lifeboat Dinghy, we are reminded of their life-saving capabilities during naval engagements. These vessels have often played crucial roles in rescuing both people and mascots from perilous situations at sea. Not limited to coastal regions alone, mirror dinghies dotting Newquay's sandy beaches bring joy to enthusiasts exploring Cornwall’s inland waters. Across continents lies Redfish Lake nestled within Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest – an idyllic spot where families enjoy leisurely rides aboard their trusted dinghies. Traveling back through time to 1870s Marble Canyon along Colorado River reveals wood engravings depicting noon day rest amidst skiffs and their accompanying dinghies - testament to their enduring presence throughout history. Whether it be for recreation or rescue missions like those carried out by Jonesport Maine’s town docks' skiffs or providing solace to weary sailors at twilight, the dinghy remains an indispensable vessel.