High Seas Collection

Antarctica, Drakes Passage. Giant Petrels, Macronectes giganteus, in flight over Drakes Passage. Largest of the petrel family, Giant petrels, unlike albatrosses, forage on both land and sea

Leif Ericsson in His Viking Ship, 1910 (colour woodcut)
1202042 Leif Ericsson in His Viking Ship, 1910 (colour woodcut); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Leif Ericsson on the high seas in his Viking ship c)

By the Seaside (engraving)
2772377 By the Seaside (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: By the Seaside. Illustration for the Illustrated Times)

Avery Chasing the Great Moguls Ship (coloured engraving)
PNP269580 Avery Chasing the Great Moguls Ship (coloured engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Avery (b.c.1653) English pirate; alias John Avary, Long Ben

Jason and the Argonauts on the Argo, 1918 (screen print)
2622119 Jason and the Argonauts on the Argo, 1918 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon, wooden sailing ship sailing on turbulent sea

View high seas three sailing ships sea seascape
View of the high seas, on which three sailing ships, sea (seascape), sailing-ship, sailing-boat, Henri Le Hon, 1852, paper, watercolor (paint), brush, h 163 mm × w 273 mm

Men battling on deck of sailing ship

Leif Eriksson (10th century) sights land in America, 1893
XTD68570 Leif Eriksson (10th century) sights land in America, 1893 by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; Norwegian, out of copyright

Six sailing ships on the high seas, Reinier Nooms, 1650 - 1664

Shipwreck off a Rocky Coast (oil on canvas)
XYC190748 Shipwreck off a Rocky Coast (oil on canvas) by Buttersworth, Thomas (1768-1842); 59.1x89.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Shipwreck, c. 1850 (oil on canvas)
XYC168492 Shipwreck, c.1850 (oil on canvas) by Danby, Francis (1793-1861); 31.7x40.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Rough Seas
circa 1925: Children dodging the waves and spray during high seas in Massachusetts. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, Labrador coast. Historic Battle Harbour, 18th & 19th century buildings in the National Historic District

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"Exploring the Uncharted: Tales from the High Seas" Embarking on a journey through the vast expanse of Antarctica, one cannot escape the treacherous waters of Drakes Passage, and is here that legends are born and trials unfold, like the infamous Trial of Patrick O Donnell at the Old Bailey for the Murder of James Carey on the High Seas. In this captivating scene in court, during Mrs. Carey's cross-examination, emotions run high as justice hangs in balance. The intensity mirrored only by an engraving capturing life "By the Seaside, " where waves crash against rugged cliffs, reminding us of nature's raw power. But amidst these turbulent seas lies adventure and pursuit. Avery Chasing the Great Moguls Ship comes alive in a colored engraving, showcasing bravery and determination to conquer uncharted territories. Just like Jason and his Argonauts aboard Argo in 1918 - their epic voyage immortalized through a screen print. As we navigate these unpredictable waters, access to aid and assistance becomes crucial. Aviation soars above clouds as color images blend seamlessly with computer-generated graphics to ensure safe passage across high seas. History whispers tales too; The Spanish-American War litho reminds us of conflicts fought upon these very waters. And yet amidst chaos, there is beauty - a wooden sailing ship braves turbulent waves captured in a cartoon-like illustration. Viewing three sailing ships gracefully gliding across open water evokes serenity within our souls while men battling on deck remind us that courage knows no bounds when faced with adversity. Leif Eriksson sights land in America; an event etched into history forevermore since 1893 - proof that exploration fuels human curiosity even centuries ago. Reinier Nooms' masterpiece showcases six majestic sailing ships harmoniously navigating high seas - symbols of resilience against nature's might. The allure beckons adventurers far and wide – its mysteries waiting to be unraveled.