Rigged Collection

The Cromdale wrecked at Bass Point, The Lizard, Cornwall
The Cromdale, a fully rigged iron sailing barque, wrecked in heavy fog at Bass Point, The Lizard, Cornwall, on 23 May 1913. Date: 1913

Sailing Barge Match on the Thames, July 1864
Engraving of a sailing barge match on the Thames, from the Illustrated London News, 23rd July 1864. This match was hosted by the Prince of Wales Yacht Club over a course from Erith to the Chapman

Albert Docks Liverpool
A Tallship in the Albert Docks at Liverpool, once one of the busiest ports in the country, now a busy tourist centre

The Dar Mlodziezy, Polish tall ship, fully rigged, Falmouth
The Dar Mlodziezy, a Polish tall ship, fully rigged at Falmouth. Date: circa 1980s

A barque sailing vessel, 1850
3359467 A barque sailing vessel, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a barque sailing vessel with three or more masts having the fore- and mainmasts rigged square and only the mizzen)

A Ketch, 1850
3330716 A Ketch, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Ketch, a two-masted, fore-and-aft rigged sailing boat with a mizzenmast stepped forward of the rudder and smaller than its foremast)

A selection of knots, 1850
3330695 A selection of knots, 1850; (add.info.: A selection of knots used for rigging. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A brig, 1850
3330585 A brig, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a brig, a sailing vessel with two square-rigged masts. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A 13th century ship
3253020 A 13th century ship; (add.info.: A 13th century ship with a lateen or latin-rig, a triangular sail set on a long yard mounted at an angle on the mast, and running in a fore-and-aft direction)

A Spritsail rigged boat, 1850
3330572 A Spritsail rigged boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Spritsail rigged boat. The spritsail is a form of three or four-sided, fore-aft sail and its rig)

A brig, 1850
3330583 A brig, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a brig, a sailing vessel with two square-rigged masts. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A selection of knots and splices used for rigging, 1850
3330685 A selection of knots and splices used for rigging, 1850; (add.info.: A selection of knots and splices used for rigging. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A brig, 1850
3330586 A brig, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a brig, a sailing vessel with two square-rigged masts. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A brig, 1850
3331128 A brig, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a brig, a sailing vessel with two square-rigged masts. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A barque sailing vessel, 1850
3330579 A barque sailing vessel, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a barque sailing vessel with three or more masts having the fore- and mainmasts rigged square and only the mizzen)

A Spritsail rigged boat, 1850
3330751 A Spritsail rigged boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Spritsail rigged boat. The spritsail is a form of three or four-sided, fore-aft sail and its rig)

A brig, 1850
3330591 A brig, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a brig, a sailing vessel with two square-rigged masts. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A 15th century Catalan Caravela Latina
3253054 A 15th century Catalan Caravela Latina; (add.info.: A 15th century Catalan Caravela Latina. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

King George's Cup Yachts
Contenders for the King George's Perpetual Challenge Cup at Brixham regatta, an event open to ketch-rigged trawlers over forty tons. Date: 1931

Nautragio of a large German sailing ship, crewmen climbing trees in tragic... (colour litho)
2815621 Nautragio of a large German sailing ship, crewmen climbing trees in tragic... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Falls of Niagara, illustration from The Dore Gallery, engraved by A. Sargent, published c
LLM438709 The Falls of Niagara, illustration from The Dore Gallery, engraved by A. Sargent, published c.1890 (digitally enhanced image) by Dore

The Harbour, Margate (colour photo)
3094797 The Harbour, Margate (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harbour, Margate. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Boston Dock, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
3104494 Boston Dock, c.1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boston Dock)

Boats for the Nile Expedition (engraving)
1622783 Boats for the Nile Expedition (engraving) by Murray, William Bazett (fl.1871-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boats for the Nile Expedition)

The "Great Britain"Steam-Ship, newly rigged (engraving)
1101883 The " Great Britain" Steam-Ship, newly rigged (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Great Britain" Steam-Ship, newly rigged)

Hovelling at Deal (engraving)
1046603 Hovelling at Deal (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hovelling at Deal)

The Recent Submarine Mining and Torpedo Operations at Langston Harbour, Portsmouth (engraving)
1046231 The Recent Submarine Mining and Torpedo Operations at Langston Harbour, Portsmouth (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boston Dock (colour photo)
3104492 Boston Dock (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boston Dock. Postcard)

The shipwreck of a steamer in the English Channel, the only survivors waiting for rescue (Colour Litho)
2814844 The shipwreck of a steamer in the English Channel, the only survivors waiting for rescue (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Types of yatch (litho)
6013406 Types of yatch (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of yatch. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Boat, sets of working drawings with natural colour photographs for the construction of a model cross-channel steamber
3623866 Boat, sets of working drawings with natural colour photographs for the construction of a model cross-channel steamber and a model sloop-rigged racing yacht (colour litho) by English School

The Harbour, Aberdeen (colour photo)
3094662 The Harbour, Aberdeen (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harbour, Aberdeen. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Jonashafen, Hamburg (colour litho)
3093725 Jonashafen, Hamburg (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jonashafen, Hamburg. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Dutch Ships in a Calm Sea, c. 1665 (oil on canvas)
4071424 Dutch Ships in a Calm Sea, c. 1665 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 86.8A--120 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Our Fishing Industries, Whitebait Fishing (engraving)
1107139 Our Fishing Industries, Whitebait Fishing (engraving) by Craft, Percy Robert (1856-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Fishing Industries, Whitebait Fishing)

A strange clash in the middle of the Ocean (colour litho)
2808874 A strange clash in the middle of the Ocean (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A strange clash in the middle of the ocean)

An English ship from Calcutta carrying a load of animals for the zoo... (colour litho)
2778138 An English ship from Calcutta carrying a load of animals for the zoo... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The jibs of a full-rigged ship (litho)
6013468 The jibs of a full-rigged ship (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The jibs of a full-rigged ship)

Colin Sparkes tackles the overgrowth of weeds as part of the Conservators of the River Cam team, at the footbridge near Jesus Green in Cambridge, 4th July 1989

Slingsby Dart 17R 96 in the process of being rigged before flying (note: the centre-section fairing has yet to be fitted). Date: circa 1982

Colomban Cri-Cri at Fairford 1985
One of a pair of Colomban Cri-Cri unloaded from their trailers and rigged on the crowd line Date: 1985

Two mules standing lying donkey landscape rigged
Two mules, A standing and a lying donkey in a landscape, both rigged. This print is part of a ten-part series about various animals

Shamrock V yacht by G. H. Davis
A diagram by G.H.Davis of the British Americas Cup challenger, Shamrock V, showing the difference between the configuration of the mast and sails for different sailing requirements

Yacht Racing at Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England
Original Redwing class racing off Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England. Following a meeting at the Bembridge Sailing Club, Isle of Wight, in 1896

LCC-LFB Ship fire on SS Leopard, Port of London
A fire crew, rigged in Proto one-hour oxygen breathing apparatus sets, descend into the smoking hold of the SS Leopard. The fire had broken out deep inside the vessels hold

Two young Russian sailors on the deck of a ship
Two young Russian cadet sailors on the deck of a square rigged ship. circa 1968

Cadet on the Sorlandet, a Norwegian tall ship
Cadet in the rigging of the Sorlandet, a Norwegian tall ship, probably during a Tall Ships Race. Date: 1960s

Ships that pass by G. H. Davis
Ships that pass -- some notes for our readers who are spending their holidays by the sea shore. The ships are: cargo steamer, liner, coasting steamer, seagoing tug, oil carrier, racing yawl

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"Unveiling the Secrets of a Rigged Past: From Shipwrecks to Yacht Races and Robberies" The Cromdale wrecked at Bass Point, The Lizard, Cornwall: A haunting reminder of the treacherous seas that claimed many ships, including the ill-fated Cromdale. Sailing Barge Match on the Thames, July 1864: Witnessing the fierce competition between majestic sailing barges as they raced along London's iconic river. Albert Docks Liverpool: Once bustling with maritime activity, these docks hold stories of trade and adventure from around the world. The Dar Mlodziezy, Polish tall ship, fully rigged, Falmouth: Marveling at the grandeur of this magnificent vessel as it gracefully sails through Cornish waters. The Great Train Robbery: Uncovering a notorious crime that shook England's railway system and left an indelible mark in history. King George's Cup Yachts: Competing for glory on royal waters; witness breathtaking yachts vying for prestigious accolades under regal patronage. Shamrock V yacht by G. H Davis: Admiring the craftsmanship and elegance of this legendary racing yacht designed to conquer waves with style and speed. Nautragio of a large German sailing ship, crewmen climbing trees in tragic. . (colour litho): Reflecting upon a calamitous event where brave sailors resorted to desperate measures amidst tragedy at sea. The Falls of Niagara illustration from The Dore Gallery engraved by A. Sargent published c. 1890 (digitally enhanced image): Immersing oneself in nature's awe-inspiring power captured through artistry; behold Niagara Falls' majestic beauty frozen in time. The Harbour Margate (colour photo): Reveling in vibrant hues reflecting off tranquil waters while exploring Margate's charming harbor teeming with maritime life. Boston Dock c.