Dhows Collection (page 2)

800AD Arab dhow vessel, side view

Kenya. Two Jahazi boats sailing off Lamu Island. The main way to transport goods in the Lamu Archipelago

Dhow On Matemwe Beach

Fishermen In Dhow Sailing In Shallow Water In Front Of Large Thunder Storm Cloud

Dhow Heading Out To Sea At Dawn

Zanzibar, Tanzania; Dhow In Shallow Water

Zanzibar, Africa; Dhow In The Water

Traditional wooden dhow boats in the Corniche marina, at sunset in Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Qatar, Doha, Dhow and FANAR, Qatar Islamic Cultural Center

Off-loading cargo from dhows from Zanzibar at dawn

The busy harbour at Bagamoyo at dawn where fishermen land their catches and motorised dhows from Zanzibar off-load merchandise

Boats in Ha Long Bay at Sunset. Ha Long Bay extends over 1500 sq km of the Gulf of Tonkin at the north-east corner of Vietnam, with over 3000 islands in its waters

The waterfront of the sheltered, natural harbour of Lamu Island. Situated 150 miles north-northeast of Mombasa, Lamu town dates from the 15th century AD

Landing stage, Kiamari, Karachi, British India
Landing stage with dhows and a clock tower, Kiamari (Kemari), Karachi, Sindh Province, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1920

Dhows leaving Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa, on a change of monsoon winds. 1923

East Africa - Old Fort - Soldiers Guarding Ramparts. Part of Box 249 Boswell Collection - East Coast of Africa. Inhambane is one of the oldest settlements on Mozambiques eastern coast

Aden The Dhows Date: 1959

ARAB DHOWS ON THE RED SEA. Dhow is the generic name of a number of traditional sailing vessels with one or more masts with lateen sails used in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean region

Pearl Monument with moored dhows and modern city skyline of West Bay, from Al-Corniche, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Sailing boats passing the swing bridge - Cairo, Egypt
Dhows passing through an open swing bridge on the River Nile - Cairo, Egypt Date: circa 1930s

Arab Dhow in St Georges Bay, Malta - WWII
Arab Dhow in St Georges Bay, Malta. Photograph taken by Colonel David Sutherland of SBS and SAS, was part of a 12-man Special Boat Service unit which made a daring raid on the occupied Greek island

Sails drying - Arab Dhows in the harbour at Beirut, Lebanon
Sail drying - Arab Dhows in the harbour at Beirut, Lebanon. Photograph taken by Colonel David Sutherland of SBS and SAS, was part of a 12-man Special Boat Service unit which made a daring raid

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Dhow Arabian Boat Tropical Indian Ocean, Pongwe Beach Resort, Zanzibar, Tanzania Date:

View from the Museum of Islamic Arts towards the old part of Doha and the dhows moored in the Harbour, at sunset, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

A traditional wooden dhow boat sails past modern skyscrapers in the West Bay financial district of Doha, Qatar, Middle East

ARAB DHOWS ON THE RED SEA. Dhow is the generic name of a number of traditional sailing vessels with one or more masts with lateen sails used in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean region

Fishing boats and dhows in the Old Ships port, Kuwait City, Kuwait, Middle East

Dhows cruise around the Madinat Jumeirah Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Dhows cruise around the Madinat Jumeirah Hotel with Burj Al Arab in the background, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Fishermen with dhow setting seine net, Flamingo Bay, Inhambane, Mozambique, Africa

Kenya - Traditional style thatched house on waterfront Lamu, Kenya
MAB-117 Kenya - Traditional style thatched house on waterfront Lamu, Kenya Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Dhows and beach, opposite Mozambique Island, Mozambique, Africa

Dhows on quayside, Old Town, Lamu island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

European woman near a river, Middle East
A young European woman standing at the side of a river where dhows are sailing, somewhere in the Middle East

Tunisia - Bizerte - The Old Port
The Old Port at Bizerte, Tunisia

The Waterfront - Algiers
The waterfront of Algiers, Algeria, showing the elegant colonaded seafront and the houses of the city rising up the hill behind

The River Nile at Boulaque

Egypt - Alexandria - Mahmoudieh Canal
Egypt - The Mahmoudieh Canal, the water highway between Alexandria and the River Nile

Feluccas and Dhows, Egypt
Feluccas and Dhows of the River Nile, Egypt

Seasonal Greetings card (Christmas) from Egypt
Christmas Wishes from Egypt to a Dear Mother with a scene of the banks of the River Nile with boats (feluccas and dhows) moored up on the riverbank

Egyptian scenes
A very early Egyptian postcard with scenes from the country including dhows and feluccas on the River Nile (set within a crescent motif) and a water carrier loading up a donkey

Sailing boats on the River Nile, Egypt
The distinctive wedge-shaped sails of Dhows and Feluccas on the River Nile, Egypt

Egyptian Beauty and scenes from the country
An Egyptian beauty is framed in a diamond, surrounded by scenes from the country including the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, an avenue of Palm trees

Attack on Linga, Iran
British forces attack the pirate stronghold of Linga, on the Straits of Hormuz. Dhows are seen burning on the left

Boatmen on the Malabar Coast, India, 1877
Engraving of several native oared vessels, one named the Calicut, as used on the Malabar Coast of India, circa 1877. In the background can be seen two, double masted, lanteen sailing dhows

Lanteen-rigged Dhows, Luxor, Egypt, 1884
Engraving of a riverside scene at Luxor, Egypt, showing a number of dhows under sails and oars and, in the background, several boats being built on the shore

Dhows in Doha Bay and city skyline, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Doha Museum of Islamic Arts, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

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Dhows, the majestic sailing boats of the Arabian Sea, have long been an integral part of coastal communities. From Kenya's Lamu Island to Kuwait City and Doha in Qatar, these vessels embody a rich maritime heritage. Off the shores of Lamu Island in Kenya, mashua sailing boats gracefully participate in a thrilling race. The dhows glide through the waves with their sails billowing against the backdrop of this idyllic island paradise. In Kuwait City's Old Ships port, one can witness a captivating scene as traditional dhows set sail into the horizon. These vessels carry echoes of ancient trade routes that once connected distant lands. Zanzibar, Tanzania boasts a breathtaking view from its seascape where dhows dotting the Indian Ocean create an enchanting sight. Their presence adds charm to this vibrant destination known for its cultural diversity. The spiral mosque of Qatar Islamic Centre stands tall amidst Doha's dhow harbor. Here, modernity blends seamlessly with tradition as these elegant boats find solace near towering skyscrapers that shape West Bay's skyline. As dawn breaks over Doha Bay in Qatar, dhows gently sway on tranquil waters while being framed by magnificent skyscrapers. This juxtaposition between old-world charm and contemporary architecture creates an awe-inspiring spectacle at daybreak. Al-Khor fishing port in Qatar showcases another facet of dhow culture - wired fishing baskets used by local fishermen to secure their catch. This age-old practice is a testament to how traditions are preserved even amidst rapid development. Kuwait City proudly houses its Maritime Museum which pays homage to its seafaring history and displays various types of historic dhows. Visitors can immerse themselves in tales from yesteryears and gain insights into Kuwaiti maritime legacy. The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha beckons visitors with its stunning exhibits and offers glimpses into both artistry and craftsmanship associated with dhows throughout history. The adjacent dhow harbor adds a touch of authenticity to this cultural haven.