Lateen Collection

Henri Grace a Dieu
Deptford-built warship in the carrack style : she is the largest warship of her day, with golden sails - square on fore and main masts, lateen on the two mizzen masts

A Caravel
3330654 A Caravel; (add.info.: Engraving print of a Caravel, a small, highly manoeuvrable sailing ship developed in the 15th Century by the Portuguese to explore along the West African coast)

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 Caravel
3330649 A Caravel; (add.info.: Woodblock print of a Caravel, a small, highly manoeuvrable sailing ship developed in the 15th Century by the Portuguese to explore along the West African coast)

A Caravel, 15th century (print)
3330728 A Caravel, 15th century (print); (add.info.: Woodblock print of a Caravel, a small, highly manoeuvrable sailing ship developed in the 15th Century by the Portuguese to explore along the West)

A settee sail, 1850
3330704 A settee sail, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a settee sail, a lateen sail with the front corner cut off, giving it a quadrilateral shape. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Aa felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850
3331126 Aa felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a felucca, a small boat propelled by oars or lateen sails or both)

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).

A felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850
3331123 A felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a felucca, a small boat propelled by oars or lateen sails or both)

A felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850
3330541 A felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a felucca, a small boat propelled by oars or lateen sails or both)

Three ships: Two speronaras from Scilla and one tartane, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Three ships: Two speronaras from Scilla and one tartane, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

South America, Brazil, Ceara, Fortaleza, jangadas on the beach in the Prainha do Canto Verde Extractivist Reserve (Reserva Extrativista da Prainha do Canto Verde)

South America, Brazil, Ceara, Ponta Grossa, view of jangadas moored on an aquamarine coral sea in front of a palm tree-fringed white-sand beach

Felucca with lateen sails on the River Nile, Egypt
A felucca, a sailing boat with two lateen (triangular) sails, on the River Nile, Egypt. Date: 1922

Royal Yacht Squadron painting of Louisa. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Royal Yacht Squadron painting of Louisa

Harbour, Ischia, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Harbour, Ischia, Italy, 1927. From Italien in Bildern, by Eugen Poppel [August Scherl, Berlin, 1927]

Feluccas on the Nile, Elephantine Island near Aswan, modern Egypt

A 15Th Century Caravel. From El Museo Popular Published Madrid, 1889

ROUND THE WORLD YACHTING IN THE CEYLON, BOMBAY: 1. A Native Boat;2 & 4
ROUND THE WORLD YACHTING IN THE " CEYLON, " BOMBAY: 1. A Native Boat; 2 & 4. Bombay Types; 3. Reefing a Lateen Sail; 5. A Fakeer in a Holy Brahmin Village; 6

Pontifical Galley with Sails, Oars and Heavy Artillery, c. 1808 (litho)
KW441360 Pontifical Galley with Sails, Oars and Heavy Artillery, c.1808 (litho) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

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

A Sea Battle - New Guinea

Greek Caique
Greek caique, combining a lateen sail with a small square sail set high on the one mast

Portuguese Felucca
Three-masted felucca carrying lateen sails

Algerian Fishing Boat
Two-masted fishing boat with lateen sails used by Algerian fishermen

Canoes, Papua New Guinea
Large trading canoes, fitted with lateen sails, of Papua New Guinea

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"Exploring the Rich History and Beauty Sails" The magnificent Henri Grace a Dieu, adorned with lateen sails, gracefully glides through the waters. Discovering South America's enchanting coastline in Brazil, Ceara offers breathtaking views of jangadas on Prainha do Canto beach. Ponta Grossa reveals an idyllic scene with aquamarine waters and jangadas peacefully moored, their distinctive lateen sails adding charm to the landscape. Embarking on a journey along the River Nile in Egypt, feluccas proudly display their traditional lateen sails against a backdrop of ancient wonders. Fortaleza fishermen skillfully launch their jangadas into the ocean waves, relying on time-tested techniques perfected over generations. A captivating painting by Kirk & Sons of Cowes captures Louisa sailing under lateen sails for the Royal Yacht Squadron—a true testament to maritime elegance. Transporting us back to 1927 Ischia Harbor in Italy, Eugen Poppel's artwork showcases picturesque scenes featuring boats adorned with beautiful lateen sails. Elephantine Island near Aswan provides an awe-inspiring sight as feluccas elegantly navigate the Nile's currents beneath towering palm trees and vibrant skies. Witnessing Brazilian fishermen walking alongside their jangadas while carrying nets exemplifies both tradition and resilience in Ceara's coastal communities. Canoa Quebrada unveils Fortaleza's vibrant spirit as a majestic jangada sets sail against azure waters—its iconic lateen sail capturing hearts along its voyage. Immerse yourself in history and culture as you explore these stunning destinations where lateen sails have left an indelible mark on seafaring traditions across continents.