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Sailing Ship Collection (page 6)

"Sailing Ship: A Timeless Journey through History's Seas" Embarking on a voyage, a sailing ship braves the elements with unwavering endurance in the pack ice

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The clipper ship 'Solent', 19th century (coloured lithograph)

The clipper ship 'Solent', 19th century (coloured lithograph)
7341947 The clipper ship 'Solent', 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (c.1819-91); 30.3x45.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The New York and London Packet ship Victoria (entering New York Harbour), c.1839-44 (lithograph)

The New York and London Packet ship Victoria (entering New York Harbour), c.1839-44 (lithograph, coloured)
7341929 The New York and London Packet ship Victoria (entering New York Harbour), c.1839-44 (lithograph, coloured) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (c.1819-91); 26.2x40.1 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Launch of the Honourable East India Company's Ship 'Edinburgh' from the dock yard of Messrs

The Launch of the Honourable East India Company's Ship 'Edinburgh' from the dock yard of Messrs Wigrams &
7341888 The Launch of the Honourable East India Company's Ship 'Edinburgh' from the dock yard of Messrs Wigrams & Green Blackwall with a view of the ship 'Abercrombie Robinson'

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The 'Duchess' before a light breeze, c.1681 (graphite)

The 'Duchess' before a light breeze, c.1681 (graphite)
7341879 The 'Duchess' before a light breeze, c.1681 (graphite) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 27.8x41.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: HMS 'Active' (lithograph, coloured)

HMS 'Active' (lithograph, coloured)
7341850 HMS 'Active' (lithograph, coloured) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 20.2x27.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Progress of Ship Building. 1. The wicker boat of the ancient Britons 2. The Great Harry 3

Progress of Ship Building. 1. The wicker boat of the ancient Britons 2. The Great Harry 3. The Royal James 4
7341847 Progress of Ship Building. 1. The wicker boat of the ancient Britons 2. The Great Harry 3. The Royal James 4. The Royal George, 1756 (etching) by Unknown artist

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: 'Sovereign of the Seas' (1637), after an original by Willem Van de Velde, the Elder

'Sovereign of the Seas' (1637), after an original by Willem Van de Velde, the Elder, 1802 (coloured etching)
7341846 'Sovereign of the Seas' (1637), after an original by Willem Van de Velde, the Elder, 1802 (coloured etching) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 29x40.1 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: A fight in boats, c.1685 (pen, ink)

A fight in boats, c.1685 (pen, ink)
7341838 A fight in boats, c.1685 (pen, ink) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 21.7x32.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Willem van de Velde)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Fleet with a ship on fire, 18th century (pen & ink drawing, grey wash)

Fleet with a ship on fire, 18th century (pen & ink drawing, grey wash)
7341813 Fleet with a ship on fire, 18th century (pen & ink drawing, grey wash) by Cleveley, Robert (1747-1809); 29x35.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Canopus 80 guns First class 2nd rate, c.1849 (etching)

Canopus 80 guns First class 2nd rate, c.1849 (etching)
7341808 Canopus 80 guns First class 2nd rate, c.1849 (etching) by Nibbs, Richard Henry (c.1816-93); 27.4x38 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: 64-gun ship 'Dictator' (1783) engaging Danish gunboats, 26 June 1808, c.1810 (coloured lithograph)

64-gun ship 'Dictator' (1783) engaging Danish gunboats, 26 June 1808, c.1810 (coloured lithograph)
7341800 64-gun ship 'Dictator' (1783) engaging Danish gunboats, 26 June 1808, c.1810 (coloured lithograph) by Truslew, N

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Attack on Chinese Pirates by the pinnace of HMS 'Druid', 1842, 19th century (watercolour)

Attack on Chinese Pirates by the pinnace of HMS 'Druid', 1842, 19th century (watercolour)
7341826 Attack on Chinese Pirates by the pinnace of HMS 'Druid', 1842, 19th century (watercolour) by O'Reilly, M

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The China War 1857, three of HM Ships bombarding and ship's boats inshore, 1857 (watercolour)

The China War 1857, three of HM Ships bombarding and ship's boats inshore, 1857 (watercolour)
7341745 The China War 1857, three of HM Ships bombarding and ship's boats inshore, 1857 (watercolour) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (c.1819-91); 17.7x30.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Portrait of the English ship 'Worcester' 60 guns, 18th century (pen, ink, grey wash)

Portrait of the English ship 'Worcester' 60 guns, 18th century (pen, ink, grey wash)
7341702 Portrait of the English ship 'Worcester' 60 guns, 18th century (pen, ink, grey wash) by Hood, John (fl.18th century) (attr.to); 33.4x25.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Lithograph entitled, 'Clipper Ship 'Queen of Clippers' 1853 by N Currier, 1853 (lithograph)

Lithograph entitled, 'Clipper Ship 'Queen of Clippers' 1853 by N Currier, 1853 (lithograph, coloured)
7341679 Lithograph entitled, 'Clipper Ship 'Queen of Clippers' 1853 by N Currier, 1853 (lithograph, coloured) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The British fleet off Kronborg Castle, Elsinore, 28 March 1801 [before the Battle of Copenhagen]

The British fleet off Kronborg Castle, Elsinore, 28 March 1801 [before the Battle of Copenhagen], 1810 (watercolour)
7341546 The British fleet off Kronborg Castle, Elsinore, 28 March 1801 [before the Battle of Copenhagen], 1810 (watercolour) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 48x75 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Sketch of the situation of the Winterton, on Tuesday the 21 August 1792

Sketch of the situation of the Winterton, on Tuesday the 21 August 1792, in the forenoon when some rafts were leaving
7341672 Sketch of the situation of the Winterton, on Tuesday the 21 August 1792, in the forenoon when some rafts were leaving the ship, 19th century (etching) by Lizars

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)

Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)
7341528 Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 18.1x27.2x0.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)

Sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)
7341521 Sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 18.1x27.2x0.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Going into the port of Flushing (engraving)

Going into the port of Flushing (engraving)
7341613 Going into the port of Flushing (engraving) by Sayer, Robert (1724/5-94); 17.5x22 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: B)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Arctic ocean Captain Ross and the crew of the 'Victory' saved by the 'Isabella' of Hull

The Arctic ocean Captain Ross and the crew of the 'Victory' saved by the 'Isabella' of Hull
7295545 The Arctic ocean Captain Ross and the crew of the 'Victory' saved by the 'Isabella' of Hull, 1833 (coloured engraving) by Ross

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Clipper ship Dreadnought off Tuskar Light 12 1/2 days from New York on her celebrated passage into

Clipper ship Dreadnought off Tuskar Light 12 1/2 days from New York on her celebrated passage into dock at Liverpool in
7342614 Clipper ship Dreadnought off Tuskar Light 12 1/2 days from New York on her celebrated passage into dock at Liverpool in 13 days 11 hours Decr 1854

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: William Rennie 1850 (lithograph, coloured)

William Rennie 1850 (lithograph, coloured)
7342613 William Rennie 1850 (lithograph, coloured) by Maclure, Macdonald & Co. (19th century); 62.7x94 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Dave [artist]; A)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Portrait of the 'Tiger' (1647), c.1681 (graphite, grey wash)

Portrait of the 'Tiger' (1647), c.1681 (graphite, grey wash)
7342304 Portrait of the 'Tiger' (1647), c.1681 (graphite, grey wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 35.3x72.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Portrait of the 'Saudadoes', c.1676 (graphite, grey wash)

Portrait of the 'Saudadoes', c.1676 (graphite, grey wash)
7342303 Portrait of the 'Saudadoes', c.1676 (graphite, grey wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 32.6x73.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: An English yacht at anchor furling sail, 1684 (graphite, grey wash)

An English yacht at anchor furling sail, 1684 (graphite, grey wash)
7342302 An English yacht at anchor furling sail, 1684 (graphite, grey wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 34.5x73.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Portrait of the 'Charles Galley', c.1676 (graphite, grey wash)

Portrait of the 'Charles Galley', c.1676 (graphite, grey wash)
7342301 Portrait of the 'Charles Galley', c.1676 (graphite, grey wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 34.9x74.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Four sailors relaxing on deck, one reading, 1820 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour)

Four sailors relaxing on deck, one reading, 1820 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour)
7342273 Four sailors relaxing on deck, one reading, 1820 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour) by Streatfeild, Thomas (1777-1848); 8.5x13.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Clipper Ship Lahloo, 799 Tons, preparing to land Pilot off the Owers, 19th September 1867

Clipper Ship Lahloo, 799 Tons, preparing to land Pilot off the Owers, 19th September 1867, c.1868-74 (lithograph)
7342203 Clipper Ship Lahloo, 799 Tons, preparing to land Pilot off the Owers, 19th September 1867, c.1868-74 (lithograph, coloured) by Dutton

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: A 50-gun frigate with her staysails hoisted, calm and fine, awnings spread

A 50-gun frigate with her staysails hoisted, calm and fine, awnings spread
7342262 A 50-gun frigate with her staysails hoisted, calm and fine, awnings spread, mid 19th century (pen and brown ink and brown wash) by Schetky

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Clipper ship 'Dharwar' in a rough sea, 19th century (watercolour)

Clipper ship 'Dharwar' in a rough sea, 19th century (watercolour)
7342200 Clipper ship 'Dharwar' in a rough sea, 19th century (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 42.9x65.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Celebrated Iron Clipper Ship Chile 767 Tons Register, belonging to Messrs Seymour Peacock & Co

The Celebrated Iron Clipper Ship Chile 767 Tons Register, belonging to Messrs Seymour Peacock & Co of London'
7342194 The Celebrated Iron Clipper Ship Chile 767 Tons Register, belonging to Messrs Seymour Peacock & Co of London'

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Clipper Ship 'Schomberg' (1855), 1854-61 (lithograph)

Clipper Ship 'Schomberg' (1855), 1854-61 (lithograph)
7342193 Clipper Ship 'Schomberg' (1855), 1854-61 (lithograph) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (c.1819-91); 55.5x73.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: G.H)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Clipper ship 'Spray of the Ocean', 19th century (coloured lithograph)

Clipper ship 'Spray of the Ocean', 19th century (coloured lithograph)
7342192 Clipper ship 'Spray of the Ocean', 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Isaac, John R. (d.1871); 46x59.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: C.P)

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The English and French fleets in the Baltic, 1854, 1855 (coloured lithograph)

The English and French fleets in the Baltic, 1854, 1855 (coloured lithograph)
7342177 The English and French fleets in the Baltic, 1854, 1855 (coloured lithograph) by Brierly, Oswald Walters (1817-94) (after); 55.1x74.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Attack on the pirate squadron of Shap-ng-tsai, by 'Columbine', 'Fury' and 'Phlegethon'

Attack on the pirate squadron of Shap-ng-tsai, by 'Columbine', 'Fury' and 'Phlegethon'
7342176 Attack on the pirate squadron of Shap-ng-tsai, by 'Columbine', 'Fury' and 'Phlegethon', Gulf of Tonkin, 21 October 1849, 1849 (coloured lithograph) by Cree

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: HMS 'Mediator' chasing the 'Menagere', 1783 (aquatint, etching)

HMS 'Mediator' chasing the 'Menagere', 1783 (aquatint, etching)
7342169 HMS 'Mediator' chasing the 'Menagere', 1783 (aquatint, etching) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 42x56.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The loss of the East India Company's ship 'Halsewell' on the night of the 5-6 January 1786

The loss of the East India Company's ship 'Halsewell' on the night of the 5-6 January 1786
7342163 The loss of the East India Company's ship 'Halsewell' on the night of the 5-6 January 1786, c.1786 (aquatint, etching) by Dodd

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Portrait of the 'Ijlst', built 1653, 30 guns, last mentioned 1666, c.1665 (offset)

Portrait of the 'Ijlst', built 1653, 30 guns, last mentioned 1666, c.1665 (offset)
7342042 Portrait of the 'Ijlst', built 1653, 30 guns, last mentioned 1666, c.1665 (offset) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 43.5x29.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Portrait of the 'Wakende Boei', c.1664 (offset)

Portrait of the 'Wakende Boei', c.1664 (offset)
7342034 Portrait of the 'Wakende Boei', c.1664 (offset) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 32.7x42.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Whalers. From the picture in the National Gallery, 19th century (coloured engraving)

Whalers. From the picture in the National Gallery, 19th century (coloured engraving)
7342019 Whalers. From the picture in the National Gallery, 19th century (coloured engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); 23.4x32.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Portrait of the 'Thomas and Elizabeth', c.1690 (graphite)

Portrait of the 'Thomas and Elizabeth', c.1690 (graphite)
7341998 Portrait of the 'Thomas and Elizabeth', c.1690 (graphite) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 18.2x30 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: A Dutch squadron forming line of battle, May 1672?, c.1672 (pencil, wash)

A Dutch squadron forming line of battle, May 1672?, c.1672 (pencil, wash)
7341974 A Dutch squadron forming line of battle, May 1672?, c.1672 (pencil, wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 25.4x42.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Clipper ship 'Duncan Dunbar', 1400 tons, c.1850s (print)

Clipper ship 'Duncan Dunbar', 1400 tons, c.1850s (print)
7341949 Clipper ship 'Duncan Dunbar', 1400 tons, c.1850s (print) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (c.1819-91); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Dinner D'adieu: menu cover from RMSP 'Araguaya' (1906), 1927 (menu)

Dinner D'adieu: menu cover from RMSP 'Araguaya' (1906), 1927 (menu)
7339849 Dinner D'adieu: menu cover from RMSP 'Araguaya' (1906), 1927 (menu) by Shoesmith, Kenneth (1890-1939); 60x51 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: Double canoe off Moalu, Feejee Islands, Septr 26th 1849 [Fiji], 1849 (pen, ink)

Double canoe off Moalu, Feejee Islands, Septr 26th 1849 [Fiji], 1849 (pen, ink)
7295606 Double canoe off Moalu, Feejee Islands, Septr 26th 1849 [Fiji], 1849 (pen, ink) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 15.7x25.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The 'Rising Star' (1821) built for the War of Independence in Spanish South America, 1931 (print)

The 'Rising Star' (1821) built for the War of Independence in Spanish South America, 1931 (print)
7295576 The 'Rising Star' (1821) built for the War of Independence in Spanish South America, 1931 (print) by English School, (19th century) (after); 35.4x45.5 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageSailing Ship Collection: The Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, 1801 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, 1801 (oil on canvas)
7337697 The Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, 1801 (oil on canvas) by Serres, John Thomas (1759-1825); 49.5x81.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London



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"Sailing Ship: A Timeless Journey through History's Seas" Embarking on a voyage, a sailing ship braves the elements with unwavering endurance in the pack ice, resembling a billowy sea. Just like the Bayeux Tapestry portraying the Norman Conquest, this vessel carries stories of conquest and exploration. In 1620, the Mayflower sailed across treacherous waters as Pilgrims sought new beginnings. Witnessing their arrival at Plymouth, we glimpse hope and resilience etched into history's pages. Centuries earlier, Marco Polo left Venice in the 1300s aboard his ship to embark on an extraordinary adventure that would shape our understanding of distant lands. JMW Turner captures Whitby's picturesque scene in 1824; his brushstrokes immortalize a sailing ship gracefully gliding upon shimmering waves. The bow of Sir Ernest Shackleton's exploratory vessel SS Endurance stands tall against icy challenges—an emblem of bravery amidst adversity. The Battle of Trafalgar comes alive on canvas—a majestic spectacle where mighty ships engage in fierce combat for supremacy over vast seas. HMS Terror sets sail during an Arctic expedition in 1836-37—its crew venturing into uncharted territories with courage and determination as their guiding stars. Silhouetted against a breathtaking sunset, a Viking ship emerges from ancient tales—its sails billowing proudly as it navigates mythical realms and legendary adventures. At sea once more, another Viking ship cuts through crashing waves—a testament to their seafaring prowess and indomitable spirit that echoes throughout time. Under moonlit skies at Portsmouth Dockyard lies HMS Victory—the embodiment of naval might and historical significance—an enduring symbol of Britain's maritime heritage.