Gales Collection

Curlews (Numenius arquata) group flying over the sea during storm. Wales, UK December. Highly commended, Habitat division, British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) competition 2012

Lytham Lighthouse, Lancashire, 1863
Engraving of the Lytham lighthouse, Lancashire, which was built circa. 1848 and was destroyed by heavy gales in 1863

Blackwall Frigates in a Stiff Breeze (oil)
7088688 Blackwall Frigates in a Stiff Breeze (oil) by Tudgay, Francis (fl.19th century); 65.4x88.6 cm; Private Collection

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Windswept hawthorn trees, Quarr Hill, Dorset, England

The English Ship Resolution in a Gale, c. 1680 (oil on canvas)
1147306 The English Ship Resolution in a Gale, c.1680 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; Dutch, out of copyright

A sailing ship, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on card)
7340863 A sailing ship, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on card) by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum, London

Claudii Ptholemaei Alexandrini liber geographiae cum tabulis et universali figura et cum additione locorum quae a
7342516 Claudii Ptholemaei Alexandrini liber geographiae cum tabulis et universali figura et cum additione locorum quae a recentioribus reperta sunt diligenti cura emendatus et impressus

HMS 'Trafalgar' sailing into Malta Harbour with loss of her rudder head after a gale, 9 February 1852
7342252 HMS 'Trafalgar' sailing into Malta Harbour with loss of her rudder head after a gale, 9 February 1852, 1852 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour) by Mends

HMS 'Trafalgar' losing her rudder-head in a north-easterly gale off Malta, 1852 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour)
7342251 HMS 'Trafalgar' losing her rudder-head in a north-easterly gale off Malta, 1852 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour) by Mends

Clipper ship 'Blackadder' at sea with foremast and mainmast broken, 1895 (watercolour)
7342206 Clipper ship 'Blackadder' at sea with foremast and mainmast broken, 1895 (watercolour) by Esposito, Gaetano (1858-1911) ; 38.4x54.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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)

English ships at sea beating to windward in a gale, c.1690 (oil on canvas)
7337753 English ships at sea beating to windward in a gale, c.1690 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 86.4x121.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Dutch sailboat sailing on the Zuiderzee (Holland). Oil on canvas, 1848, by Edward William Cooke (1811-1880)
MMM5460320 Dutch sailboat sailing on the Zuiderzee (Holland). Oil on canvas, 1848, by Edward William Cooke (1811-1880). by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80); National Maritime Museum, London

Two-decker in a gale off shore, late 18th to early 19th century (brown wash)
7341716 Two-decker in a gale off shore, late 18th to early 19th century (brown wash) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 15.6x12.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Windswept Street, New York, c.1907 (oil on canvas)
650950 Windswept Street, New York, c.1907 (oil on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 30.5x99 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Windswept Street, New York. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Letter V: Wind, 1868 (engraving)
DUV4217270 Letter V: Wind, 1868 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving by Francois Pannemaker (1822-1900) in " Le premier livre des petits enfants"" Full alphabet illustrative by Theophile

A British East India Company trading ship in strong wind, near the pier, which it has just left
MMM5459984 A British East India Company trading ship in strong wind, near the pier, which it has just left. Oil on canvas, around 1750, by Charles Brooking (1723-1759)

An East India Trading Company ship and a British royal yacht
MMM5459972 An East India Trading Company ship and a British royal yacht by Monamy, Peter (1681-1749); National Maritime Museum, London

Is the survey ship Palinurus going back to the shelter to protect itself from a gust of wind, Gulf of Aqaba
MMM5484514 Is the survey ship Palinurus going back to the shelter to protect itself from a gust of wind, Gulf of Aqaba? (or Gulf of Eilat) (Red Sea); National Maritime Museum, London

An engraving depicting Plymouth Harbour viewed from Mount Edgcumbe and showing John Rennie's breakwater
5310709 An engraving depicting Plymouth Harbour viewed from Mount Edgcumbe and showing John Rennie's breakwater. Its purpose was to make the strategically vital harbour at Plymouth into a safe

Two kaags at sea before a fresh breeze, late 17th century (oil painting)
7337751 Two kaags at sea before a fresh breeze, late 17th century (oil painting) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 30.5x35.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A flute and other vessels off the Dutch coast, mid 17th century (oil painting)
7337735 A flute and other vessels off the Dutch coast, mid 17th century (oil painting) by Zeelander, Pieter de (fl.1630-60); 117x160 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic Telegraph, 1850
3331052 The 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic Telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic)

The packet ship 'Massachusetts', 1850
3330494 The packet ship 'Massachusetts', 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the packet ship 'Massachusetts' combined both with sail and steam power)

A vertical loom
3480167 A vertical loom; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a vertical loom with stones being used as weights to keep tension. This particular type of loom would be used for weaving woollens)

A ship scudding in a gale. PAG6875, 18th century (etching, mezzotint)
7341886 A ship scudding in a gale. PAG6875, 18th century (etching, mezzotint) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 43.2x31.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A ship scudding in a gale, 1707 (etching, mezzotint, sea-green)
7341885 A ship scudding in a gale, 1707 (etching, mezzotint, sea-green) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 43.3x30.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Ships Passing a Windmill, c.1690 (oil on canvas)
7342717 Ships Passing a Windmill, c.1690 (oil on canvas) by Storck, Abraham (1644-1708); 55.9x68.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The 'Resolution' In a Gale, c.1678 (oil on canvas)
7342591 The 'Resolution' In a Gale, c.1678 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 119.4x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

HMS 'Lion', July 1794, late 18th to early 19th century (coloured etching)
7341663 HMS 'Lion', July 1794, late 18th to early 19th century (coloured etching) by Unknown artist, (18th-19th century); 20.4x23.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

'Sovereign of the Seas' (Br, 1637), mid 17th century (coloured engraving)
7337550 'Sovereign of the Seas' (Br, 1637), mid 17th century (coloured engraving) by Payne, John (d.1647); 67.3x93.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Louis Bleriot, 1909 (print)
7293232 Louis Bleriot, 1909 (print); (add.info.: Transport. Aviation. Louis Bleriot crossing the Channel on July 1909. Allegoric character of the winds looks at the plane)

In the wind, while the sailor is caught on the arm of a mast taking care of the sail
MMM5481811 In the wind, while the sailor is caught on the arm of a mast taking care of the sail, his hat flies off and his clothes are beaten by the wind; National Maritime Museum, London

A sailboat cutter at the back of the waterway of a full-wing ship. Watercolor, 1906, by Harry Joseph Atkins (?)
MMM5481667 A sailboat cutter at the back of the waterway of a full-wing ship. Watercolor, 1906, by Harry Joseph Atkins (?).; National Maritime Museum, London

A pilot cutter (fast sailboat) racing a ship, the first of the sailboats to reach it will be able to board
MMM5460335 A pilot cutter (fast sailboat) racing a ship, the first of the sailboats to reach it will be able to board and receive the prize for its race; National Maritime Museum, London

Guard frigate off the Nore on the British coast. Oil on canvas, circa 1840, 19th century English school
MMM5460279 Guard frigate off the Nore on the British coast. Oil on canvas, circa 1840, 19th century English school.; National Maritime Museum, London

Merchant ship shortening sail in a fresh breeze, c.1870 (pen & wash)
7341720 Merchant ship shortening sail in a fresh breeze, c.1870 (pen & wash) by British School, (19th century); 15x17.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A three-masted ship under sail, c.1470 (engraving)
7341689 A three-masted ship under sail, c.1470 (engraving) by Venetian School, (15th century); 19.8x13.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Letter Z: Zephire (zephyr), 1868 (engraving)
DUV4217250 Letter Z: Zephire (zephyr), 1868 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving by Francois Pannemaker (1822-1900) in " Le premier livre des petits enfants"" Full alphabet illustrative

A wind sail, 1850
3330555 A wind sail, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a wind sail, a small tube or funnel of canvas, used to convey a stream of air into the lower apartments of a ship)

Two small Royal Navy Frigates, 1775 (watercolour)
7341535 Two small Royal Navy Frigates, 1775 (watercolour) by Bray, Gabriel (1750-1823); 11.3x17.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Destruction of the 'Droits de l'Homme', 13 January 1797 (Oil painting)
7337676 Destruction of the 'Droits de l'Homme', 13 January 1797 (Oil painting) by Colls, Ebenezer (1812-87); 68.6x96.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A sailing ship and a rowing boat off Calais, 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337766 A sailing ship and a rowing boat off Calais, 19th century (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 96.5x142 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

An English ship lying-to in a gale, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337750 An English ship lying-to in a gale, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 31.8x38.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial (closed), for latitude 42 degrees. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century, by Thomas Ducher (?) (ivory)
MMM5474011 Diptych sundial (closed), for latitude 42 degrees. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century, by Thomas Ducher (?) (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Paddle steamer 'Great Western' in a gale, mid - late 19th century (oil on canvas)
7339267 Paddle steamer 'Great Western' in a gale, mid - late 19th century (oil on canvas) by Walters, Samuel (1811-82); 26x56 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A ship lying to, c.1825 (watercolour)
7341707 A ship lying to, c.1825 (watercolour) by Owen, Samuel (19th century); 17.7x25.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Samuel Owen); © National Maritime Museum

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"Gales: A Powerful Force of Nature Unleashed" Curlews gracefully navigate the turbulent skies above the stormy sea in Wales, UK during a fierce gale in December. The sight is both awe-inspiring and humbling as these resilient birds brave the elements. In 1863, Lytham Lighthouse stands tall against the relentless winds of Lancashire, its beacon guiding ships to safety amidst the raging gales. This historic structure serves as a testament to human resilience in the face of nature's fury. On Quarr Hill in Dorset, England, hawthorn trees stand windswept and twisted by countless gales. Their gnarled branches tell tales of resilience and survival against powerful gusts that sweep across this rugged landscape. Amidst these natural wonders lies an attractive idea for gentlemen's wear - clothing designed to withstand even the fiercest gales. With sturdy fabrics and innovative designs, it offers protection without compromising style or comfort. The English Ship Resolution battles through a tempestuous gale on canvas from around 1680. The artist captures not only the sheer power of nature but also the determination and skill required to navigate such treacherous waters. Flash floods wreak havoc in Trieste as torrential rains combine with strong winds during a violent gale. Streets turn into rivers while residents seek shelter from this forceful display of nature's might. Empress Eugenie finds solace at Trouville Beach in 1863 despite battling against gusting winds that whip her hair and dress about her figure. Even royalty cannot escape the captivating allure of witnessing a true gale firsthand. In 1893, watering horses becomes an arduous task under heavy rain brought by an unrelenting storm. These majestic creatures endure alongside their caretakers who bravely face wind-driven raindrops with unwavering dedication.