Sail Collection (page 4)

The 6 Metre Vanda sailing broad reach, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Vanda sailing broad reach, 1913

The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 7 Metre Ancora (K3) sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Ancora went on to win gold medal in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics

The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934

The sailing yacht Sea Belle under way, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The sailing yacht Sea Belle under way, 1911

Men of War, c1720. Artist: Peter Monamy
Men of War, c1720. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Ulysses deriding Polyphemus - Homers Odyssey, 1829, (1911). Artist: JMW Turner
Ulysses deriding Polyphemus - Homers Odyssey, 1829. Painting held in The National Gallery London. From A History of Painting Volume VIII by Haldane MacFall [T. C. and E. C

John Wood Approaching Bombay, c1850. Artist: Joseph Heard
John Wood Approaching Bombay, c1850. At this time the East India Company was still governing India. The company was founded in 1600 to challenge the Dutch

Fishermen with boats, Southwold, Suffolk
Fishermen Rogers, Craigie, Craigie and Jed Palmer, on the beach with boats, Southwold, Suffolk, September 1907. 1907

Brixham fishing trawler, Provident, at sea. Date: circa 1980s

Yacht at rest with National 12 dinghies in twilight -- 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

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

Dutch men-of-war in a storm off a rocky coast, 1672, by Wille
Willem van de Velde the Younger (1633-1707). Dutch painter. Dutch men-of-war in a storm off a rocky coast, 1672. National Museum of Art. Copenhagen. Denmark

Brixham Fishing Boats
The fishing fleet in the harbour at Brixham, Devon. Date: 1908

Treasure Island, Nassau, Bahamas, West Indies, with yacht and cove. Date: circa 1930

Mirror dinghies at Newquay, Cornwall. circa 1980s

Australian packet ship, the Ben Nevis
Australian White Star Line packet ship, the Ben Nevis. Date: 1852

The 1886 square-rigger ship Balclutha, side view

Tea Clipper, 1860s, expanded cross-section

Portofino
View on Portofino, small Italian village, protected by UNESCO

An old sailing ship navigating the ocean

YACHT: SHAMROCK II, 1920. The British racing yacht, Shamrock II. Photograph, June 1920

Major General Claud Martins House, by Thomas Daniell
Major General Claud Martins House, the Farhad Baksh, in Lucknow on the River Gumti, by Thomas Daniell (1749-1840). Date: 1789

A small sailboat makes its way through the waters of Puget Sound under dark storm clouds

Design for Frieze (Wallpaper) with sailing ships. Charcoal and Pencil on copy paper with one portion in coloured Crayon. Silver Studio. circa 1900

St. Tropez, (oil on canvas)
657448 St. Tropez, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: St.Tropez. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

Pamir, one of the last commercial sailing ships, off Sydney Heads, Australia (b / w photo)
7156948 Pamir, one of the last commercial sailing ships, off Sydney Heads, Australia (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pamir)

Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured)
1198423 Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77) (after); 26.5x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Clipper Ships: Harbinger (colour litho)
6021614 Clipper Ships: Harbinger (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harbinger)

The beach of Capo Coda Cavallo (San Teodoro, Sassari province, Sardinia, Italy, Europe)

The Lady Anne making waves in a good breeze, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Lady Anne making waves in a good breeze, 1912. The Lady Anne, designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912. The Lady Anne was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations

The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita, 1913. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and Mariquita by William Fife III. Mariquita is the only surviving 19-metre of the six that were built

The auxiliary sailing ship Sunbeam, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The auxiliary sailing ship Sunbeam, 1911. The 565-ton three-masted schooner was owned by Lord Brassey who had her built in 1874

The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1932. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1932. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928. It was converted to J-Class in 1931

The majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912. Creator
The majestic cutters White Heather and Shamrock race downwind, 1912

The Lady Anne spray over deck, sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Lady Anne spray over deck, sailing close-hauled, 1912. The Lady Anne, a 15 Metre cutter designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912

The Red Sail. Artist: Rysselberghe, Theo van (1862-1926)
The Red Sail. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Liege

Raines & Porter Ltd. Advert, 1919. Artist: Raines & Porter
Raines & Porter Ltd. Advert, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXI. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

Chinese Junk in Hong Kong Bay. Date: circa 1910s

Schooner C & F Nurse in Poole Harbour
Schooner C & F Nurse (right), a coast hopper, in Poole Harbour, Dorset. Date: circa 1930s

Boats on the water at Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Israel
Sailing boats on the water at Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Israel. Date: circa 1905

Multi-masted Chinese Junk. Date: circa 1920s

Boats in Susans Bay, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: circa 1920s

WW1 - German fleet sail to Scapa Flow, Scotland, UK
WW1 - German fleet set sail to Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom. 74 ships of the Kaiserliche Marines High Seas Fleet were interned in Gutter Sound at Scapa Flow pending a

Ancient Greece, wooden sailing boat with two large sails

Drekar Viking ships navigating the ocean at night

The Spanish Armada, published by John Pine, 1739 (engraving)
XJF872771 The Spanish Armada, published by John Pine, 1739 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

King Manuel II of Portugal bidding farewell to his country, Adeus par nunca mais
XIR346384 King Manuel II of Portugal bidding farewell to his country, Adeus par nunca mais, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 23rd October 1910 (colour litho) by French School

Whampoa Pagoda, 1810 (engraving)
XJF396656 Whampoa Pagoda, 1810 (engraving) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whampoa is the transliteration of Huangpu District)

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"Sailing the Seas: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Beauty" The majestic STS Malcolm Miller gracefully glides through the open waters, her sails billowing under the warm sun. In 1933, the magnificent 205-ton J-class yacht Velsheda showcased her prowess as she sailed close hauled, leaving onlookers in awe of her elegance. The historic Cutty Sark and HMS Worcester stand side by side in this captivating photograph, their sails proudly unfurled against a picturesque backdrop. From high above, an aerial view of Gustavia Port in St. Barths reveals a bustling harbor filled with sailboats dancing upon the sparkling blue waters. Witnessing a lightning sailing ship racing across stormy seas is truly a sight to behold - nature's power and human ingenuity united in perfect harmony. Against a breathtaking sunset silhouette, a Viking ship emerges from the horizon, brought to life through stunning 3D graphics that transport us back to ancient times. John Constable's masterpiece "Dedham Lock and Mill" captures the tranquility of an idyllic scene where sailboats gently glide along calm waters framed by lush greenery. Marco Island's pristine beach provides an ideal setting for sailors to embark on new adventures while their colorful sails dotting the horizon create a mesmerizing spectacle. Galway hookers at Roundstone Regatta epitomize Ireland's rich maritime heritage as these traditional fishing boats elegantly navigate choppy Atlantic waves during spirited races. The Kalmar Nyckel tall ship majestically cruises through Chesapeake Bay off Maryland's coast - an embodiment of seafaring history that continues to inspire all who encounter it. Poster advertising Aegean cruises entices travelers with visions of azure waters and gentle breezes guiding luxurious yachts towards hidden Mediterranean gems waiting to be discovered.