Mariner Collection

Cottage of Alfred Wallis, St Ives, Cornwall
View of the cottage of Alfred Wallis (1855-1942), primitive artist, mariner, fisherman and marine stores dealer, at Back Road West, not far from Porthmeor Beach and the Tate Gallery

Carl Sagan, US astronomer
Carl Edward Sagan (1934-1996), US astronomer and astrochemist. Sagan was a consultant and adviser to NASA, and worked on the Apollo mission, as well as the Mariner, Viking, Voyager

Mariner, Watersnakes
The Mariner, the dead albatross slung round his neck, watches the sea snakes and blesses them as living things in his desolate world

Mariner, the Albatross
The frozen crew are joined by an albatross which sits on the ship

Hastings all weather and inshore lifeboats at sea
ALB and ILB cruise off to their nav exercise

Bringing the Raft from the Wreck, illustration for Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) (colour litho)
IL193468 Bringing the Raft from the Wreck, illustration for Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

PATON, Sir Joseph Noel (1821-1901). The Ancient Mariner. One of the depictions of the edition illustrated by Noel Paton of

Mariner, Seraph-Band
The angelic spirits leave the dead bodies of the sailors: This seraph-band, each waved his hand: It was a heavenly sight!

Mariner, Wondrous Cold
The ship enters the icy waters near the South Pole: And now there came both mist and snow, And it grew wondrous cold

19th century mariner
673334 19th century mariner; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Mariner); Universal History Archive/UIG.

English mariner with sextant on a beach in front of a lighthouse and tall ship
FLO4577568 English mariner with sextant on a beach in front of a lighthouse and tall ship. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Illustration by Noel Paton (1821-1901)
2604863 Illustration by Noel Paton (1821-1901); (add.info.: Illustration by Noel Paton (1821-1901) for the narrative poem ''The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner'' by Samuel Taylor

An engraving depicting a Mariner's astrolabe, 18th century
5311292 An engraving depicting a Mariner's astrolabe, 18th century; (add.info.: Date: 1786); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cosme Damian Churruca y Elorza (Motrico,1761-Battle of Trafalgar,1805)
3697275 Cosme Damian Churruca y Elorza (Motrico,1761-Battle of Trafalgar,1805); (add.info.: Cosme Damian Churruca y Elorza (Motrico,1761-Battle of Trafalgar,1805). Spanish mariner

Jorge Juan y Santacilia, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473270 Jorge Juan y Santacilia, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Jorge Juan y Santacilia, 1713 - 1773)

An engraving depicting a Mariner's compass, 19th century
5311618 An engraving depicting a Mariner's compass, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1866); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Zheng He (1371-1435) Chinese mariner, explorer and naval commander. His sailing charts were published in in 1628 in
528880 Zheng He (1371-1435) Chinese mariner, explorer and naval commander. His sailing charts were published in in 1628 in 'Wubei Zhi' (Treatise on Armament Technology)

"...The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", illustrated by Gustave Dore, 1876
"And the rain poured down from one black cloud - The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", illustrated by Gustave Dore, 1876

Mr. R. H. Dana, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Mr. R. H. Dana, 1876. The Senate of the United States has rejected, for party or personal reasons, President Grant's appointment of this gentleman...as American Minister in London...At the age of

The first Englishman in Japan, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The first Englishman in Japan, 1860. Illustration from "Will Adams; the First Englishman in Japan. A Romantic Biography" by William Dalton

The North West Passage, after John Everett Millais, Esq. R.A. 1874. c1880-83. Creator: A Mongin
'The North West Passage, after John Everett Millais, Esq. R.A. 1874. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

Marine. Creator: Unknown
Marine

Marine. Creator: Unknown
Marine

Sailors joust, between Notre-Dame bridge and the Pont au Change, 1756. Creator: Nicolas Raguenet
Sailors joust, between Notre-Dame bridge and the Pont au Change, 1756

Sailors joust, between Notre-Dame bridge and the Pont au Change, 1751. Creator: Nicolas Raguenet
Sailors joust, between Notre-Dame bridge and the Pont au Change, 1751

The old fishing village of Boccadasse, Genoa, Italy

The old fishing village of Boccadasse, Genoa, Italy at dawn

Captain Ian North of the Atlantic Conveyor, a British merchant navy ship, which was requisitioned during the Falklands War

The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Raymond Craine, held a reception to celebrate Trafalgar night fought 171 years ago

B Birmingham, B79 7
B79 7

A Sailor on a Quay, 1880 (oil on canvas)
XIR243490 A Sailor on a Quay, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi, France; (add.info.: Sailor seated on a dock in front of a boat; ); French

H. M. S. Mariner (M380) - Algerine-class minesweeper
H.M.S. Mariner (J380 - later M380) - reciprocating engine-powered Algerine-class minesweeper - commissioned in 1944, built by Port Arthur Shipbuilding Co. Port Arthur. Date: circa 1950s

Mariner's Score, Lowestoft, Suffolk - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Nautical astrolabe, 1571. Spain
Nautical astrolabe, 1571. Maria Pita House Museum. Corunna, Galicia, Spain

Francisco Javier Rovira Fernandez de Mesa (1740-1823). Spanish mariner and writer. Lieutenant General of Spanish Armada. Portrait, 19th century. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography

Gabriel Ciscar y Ciscar (1760-1829). Spanish mariner, scientist and politician. Portrait. Illustration by Llanta, 19th century. Cronica General de Espana

Vasco da Gama (1460-1524). Portuguese explorer
Vasco da Gama, 1st Count of Vidigueira (1460-1524). Portuguese explorer. He was the first European to reach India by sea. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Martin Mariner, at Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, AZ, on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum. Date: circa 1985

MARINER, HEARS VOICES
The Mariner slumped on deck amongst the bodies of his dead shipmates slowly awakens from his trance to hear the voices of two spirits Date: First published: 1798

MARINER, DEADMEN ON SHIP
The Mariner is forced to confront the accusing eyes of his dead shipmates: Seven days, seven nights, I saw that curse, And yet I could not die Date: First published: 1798

LIFE-IN-DEATH WINS
Life-in-Death dices with Death himself to decide the fate of the sailors; Life-in-Death wins the Mariner alone The game is done! I've won, I've won! Date: First published: 1798

MARINER, ROTTING SEA
The Mariner, alone on ship amongst the dead bodies of his companions, gazes upon the rotting sea in agony Date: First published: 1798

Boatmen and Siren, c. 1853 (pen & ink on paper)
6309430 Boatmen and Siren, c.1853 (pen & ink on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 11.1x18.4 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Inscribed: Lo marinaio oblia)

Aventures de Simbad de Marin: Meurtre de Jeune Rokh, 1924 (oil and gold leaf on panel)
6040419 Aventures de Simbad de Marin: Meurtre de Jeune Rokh, 1924 (oil and gold leaf on panel) by Sert, Jose Maria (1874-1945); 277x136x5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Detail from Aventures de Simbad de Marin: Meurtre de Jeune Rokh, 1924 (oil and gold leaf on panel)
6040420 Detail from Aventures de Simbad de Marin: Meurtre de Jeune Rokh, 1924 (oil and gold leaf on panel) by Sert, Jose Maria (1874-1945); 277x136x5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Portrait of Sir William Portal ( Willie ), 1929 (w / c)
3870725 Portrait of Sir William Portal ( Willie ), 1929 (w/c) by Albermarle, Lord Arnold (1849-1936); Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes, Isle of Wight; (add.info.: Sir William Wyndham Portal)

Portrait of Windham, 4th Earl of Dunraven, early 20th century (w / c)
3870724 Portrait of Windham, 4th Earl of Dunraven, early 20th century (w/c) by Albermarle, Lord Arnold (1849-1936); Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes

Portrait of James Lindsay, 26th Earl of Crawford, 1910
3870720 Portrait of James Lindsay, 26th Earl of Crawford, 1910 by Albermarle, Lord Arnold (1849-1936); (add.info.: James Ludovic Lindsay)

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"Capturing the essence of the mariner's spirit through art, literature, and exploration" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the mariner, where tales of adventure unfold against a backdrop of seascapes and distant horizons. Step into Alfred Wallis' humble cottage in St Ives, Cornwall, where his paintings depict the rugged beauty and timeless allure of life at sea. Like Carl Sagan gazing at celestial wonders above, the mariner too finds solace in contemplating vast oceans beneath starlit skies. Just as Watersnakes slither through waves with grace and agility, so does our mariner navigate treacherous waters with skillful precision. In Samuel Taylor Coleridge's epic poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, " we encounter haunting imagery like that of an albatross - both majestic companion and cursed omen. Similarly, Hastings' all-weather lifeboats brave tempestuous seas to rescue those lost amidst turbulent tides. Sir Joseph Noel Paton's brush strokes bring forth visions of ethereal beings such as Seraph-Band Mariners who dance upon moonlit shores. And within Mariner's Score in Lowestoft lies a symphony composed by sailors' hearts beating to their own rhythm. A nautical astrolabe from 1571 transports us back to an era when navigation relied on stars as guides across uncharted waters. Francisco Javier Rovira Fernandez de Mesa stands tall among explorers who dared venture into unknown territories for glory and discovery. Even aboard H. M. S. Mariner (M380), an Algerine-class minesweeper built for duty during World War II, resilience prevails amidst perilous missions undertaken by valiant crews. As we delve deeper into this realm intertwined with maritime heritage, let us embrace its wondrous coldness that simultaneously chills our bones yet ignites our adventurous spirits. For it is here that we find ourselves captivated by the mariner's unwavering determination to conquer the vast unknown.