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Sailing Collection (#88)

Sailing through history: From the majestic Union-Castle Line to the charming coastal town of Berwick upon Tweed

Background imageSailing Collection: Rafts carrying jugs in Egypt (colour litho)

Rafts carrying jugs in Egypt (colour litho)
820057 Rafts carrying jugs in Egypt (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rafts carrying jugs in Egypt)

Background imageSailing Collection: Pier Head II, Lowestoft (hand-coloured photo)

Pier Head II, Lowestoft (hand-coloured photo)
908072 Pier Head II, Lowestoft (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSailing Collection: Yachting Girl, 1880 (Heliotype, with additions in gouache, on photosensitive paper

Yachting Girl, 1880 (Heliotype, with additions in gouache, on photosensitive paper
877228 Yachting Girl, 1880 (Heliotype, with additions in gouache, on photosensitive paper, mounted on gray wove card) by Homer

Background imageSailing Collection: Eight Bells, 1887, probably printed c. 1940 (etching)

Eight Bells, 1887, probably printed c. 1940 (etching)
877049 Eight Bells, 1887, probably printed c.1940 (etching) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 55.6x70.8 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; American

Background imageSailing Collection: Bradda Head, Isle of Man (hand-coloured photo)

Bradda Head, Isle of Man (hand-coloured photo)
908075 Bradda Head, Isle of Man (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSailing Collection: A 42-gun frigate about 1780

A 42-gun frigate about 1780
LLM458500 A 42-gun frigate about 1780 by Mitchell, William Frederick (1845-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: A 42-gun frigate about 1780)

Background imageSailing Collection: HMS Nymphe (Sloop)

HMS Nymphe (Sloop)
LLM458499 HMS Nymphe (Sloop) by Mitchell, William Frederick (1845-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Nymphe (Sloop)

Background imageSailing Collection: View of Emmerich, late 17th century (pen & brown ink with w / c on paper)

View of Emmerich, late 17th century (pen & brown ink with w / c on paper)
CTS449168 View of Emmerich, late 17th century (pen & brown ink with w/c on paper) by Dutch School, (17th century); 19.8x31.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageSailing Collection: View of Greenwich Hospital, London (coloured engraving)

View of Greenwich Hospital, London (coloured engraving)
586027 View of Greenwich Hospital, London (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Greenwich Hospital)

Background imageSailing Collection: Putney Bridge, London (engraving)

Putney Bridge, London (engraving)
586482 Putney Bridge, London (engraving) by Dayes, Edward (1763-1804); Private Collection; (add.info.: Putney Bridge, London; published 1 November 1796); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageSailing Collection: Hampton Court, London (engraving)

Hampton Court, London (engraving)
586114 Hampton Court, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampton Court, London); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageSailing Collection: A Toddy-Drawers Hut in a Grove of Date Palms, Bombay Presidency

A Toddy-Drawers Hut in a Grove of Date Palms, Bombay Presidency
478344 A Toddy-Drawers Hut in a Grove of Date Palms, Bombay Presidency, India (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toddy is another name for palm wine)

Background imageSailing Collection: Fishing Boats in La Rochelle, c. 1919-21 (graphite, w / c & opaque white)

Fishing Boats in La Rochelle, c. 1919-21 (graphite, w / c & opaque white)
487865 Fishing Boats in La Rochelle, c.1919-21 (graphite, w/c & opaque white) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 27.3x40.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageSailing Collection: Boston Harbor, 1843 (oil on panel)

Boston Harbor, 1843 (oil on panel)
496887 Boston Harbor, 1843 (oil on panel) by Salmon, Robert (1775-1848); 42.1x61.6 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Background imageSailing Collection: The United States Frigate President Engaging the British Squadron in 1815

The United States Frigate President Engaging the British Squadron in 1815
496623 The United States Frigate President Engaging the British Squadron in 1815, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Fitz Henry (1804-65); 71.1x106.7 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art

Background imageSailing Collection: The new Custom House (coloured engraving)

The new Custom House (coloured engraving)
608267 The new Custom House (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new Custom House, London); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Background imageSailing Collection: The Great Eastern steam ship (engraving)

The Great Eastern steam ship (engraving)
603032 The Great Eastern steam ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Eastern steam ship; from The Illustrated London News)

Background imageSailing Collection: View of London from Greenwich Park (coloured engraving)

View of London from Greenwich Park (coloured engraving)
602576 View of London from Greenwich Park (coloured engraving) by Farington, Joseph (1747-1821); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSailing Collection: The great fire near London Bridge, Saturday 22 June 1861 (coloured engraving)

The great fire near London Bridge, Saturday 22 June 1861 (coloured engraving)
602575 The great fire near London Bridge, Saturday 22 June 1861 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great fire near London Bridge)

Background imageSailing Collection: Custom House, London (coloured engraving)

Custom House, London (coloured engraving)
602498 Custom House, London (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Custom House, London); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Background imageSailing Collection: A south prospect of the Tower of London (engraving)

A south prospect of the Tower of London (engraving)
603119 A south prospect of the Tower of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A south prospect of the Tower of London; from The London Magazine)

Background imageSailing Collection: The Tower of London (engraving)

The Tower of London (engraving)
603113 The Tower of London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tower of London; published 1 June 1795)

Background imageSailing Collection: The Tower of London commanded in Chief by the Right Honourable Robert Lucas (coloured engraving)

The Tower of London commanded in Chief by the Right Honourable Robert Lucas (coloured engraving)
603110 The Tower of London commanded in Chief by the Right Honourable Robert Lucas (coloured engraving) by Knyff, Leonard (1650-1721); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSailing Collection: A view of London taken off the Thames near York Buildings (coloured engraving)

A view of London taken off the Thames near York Buildings (coloured engraving)
603052 A view of London taken off the Thames near York Buildings (coloured engraving) by Boydell, John (1719-1804); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSailing Collection: Colonel Trenchs intended new quay including a view of Waterloo Bridge and the Adelphi

Colonel Trenchs intended new quay including a view of Waterloo Bridge and the Adelphi (coloured engraving)
608496 Colonel Trenchs intended new quay including a view of Waterloo Bridge and the Adelphi (coloured engraving) by English School

Background imageSailing Collection: New steam boat pier at Temple Gardens (engraving)

New steam boat pier at Temple Gardens (engraving)
608471 New steam boat pier at Temple Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New steam boat pier at Temple Gardens)

Background imageSailing Collection: Lumpers discharging timber-ship in Commercial Docks (engraving)

Lumpers discharging timber-ship in Commercial Docks (engraving)
608398 Lumpers discharging timber-ship in Commercial Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lumpers discharging timber-ship in Commercial Docks)

Background imageSailing Collection: London Docklands (engraving)

London Docklands (engraving)
608390 London Docklands (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Docklands; from London: A Pilgrimage); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageSailing Collection: Entrance to the London Docks (engraving)

Entrance to the London Docks (engraving)
608383 Entrance to the London Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to the London Docks; published 1825)

Background imageSailing Collection: The Intrepid and Pioneer steam vessels fitting out for the Arctic expedition (engraving)

The Intrepid and Pioneer steam vessels fitting out for the Arctic expedition (engraving)
608356 The Intrepid and Pioneer steam vessels fitting out for the Arctic expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSailing Collection: St Katherines Docks, London (engraving)

St Katherines Docks, London (engraving)
608354 St Katherines Docks, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Katherines Docks, London); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Background imageSailing Collection: The Escape of King Charles I (engraving)

The Escape of King Charles I (engraving)
606288 The Escape of King Charles I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Escape of King Charles I following the first English Civil War)

Background imageSailing Collection: First Communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay

First Communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay
468758 First Communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1818 (coloured engraving) by Sackheouse, John (1797-1819) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSailing Collection: View of Gravesend with a Stranded Fishing Boat and Shipping in the Estuary

View of Gravesend with a Stranded Fishing Boat and Shipping in the Estuary
470289 View of Gravesend with a Stranded Fishing Boat and Shipping in the Estuary, 1770 (oil on canvas) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); 36.8x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gravesend, Kent)

Background imageSailing Collection: Genoa Harbour, 1904 (oil on canvas)

Genoa Harbour, 1904 (oil on canvas)
STC468954 Genoa Harbour, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Tuke, Henry Scott (1858-1929); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSailing Collection: River Scene with Shipping (w / c on laminated board)

River Scene with Shipping (w / c on laminated board)
474075 River Scene with Shipping (w/c on laminated board) by Owen, Samuel (1768-1857); 17.5x21.4 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Background imageSailing Collection: The Toy Boat (oil on canvas)

The Toy Boat (oil on canvas)
XPG381812 The Toy Boat (oil on canvas) by Hutchison, Robert Gemmell (1855-1936); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageSailing Collection: HM Ships Ganges and Sapphire off Pernambuco, 1829 (w / c on paper)

HM Ships Ganges and Sapphire off Pernambuco, 1829 (w / c on paper)
OJ379573 HM Ships Ganges and Sapphire off Pernambuco, 1829 (w/c on paper) by Vidal, Emeric Essex (1791-1861); 48.3x66 cm; Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; Brazilian, out of copyright

Background imageSailing Collection: A French Man of War Surrendering (oil on canvas)

A French Man of War Surrendering (oil on canvas)
OJ379560 A French Man of War Surrendering (oil on canvas) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); 50.8x76.5 cm; Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; English, out of copyright

Background imageSailing Collection: Shipping scene (oil on canvas)

Shipping scene (oil on canvas)
OJ379546 Shipping scene (oil on canvas) by Lynn, John (fl.1826-38); 50.8x76.2 cm; Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; English, out of copyright

Background imageSailing Collection: The Kestral, R. Y. S. Becalmed Offshore (oil on board)

The Kestral, R. Y. S. Becalmed Offshore (oil on board)
OJ378716 The Kestral, R.Y.S. Becalmed Offshore (oil on board) by Condy, Nicholas Matthews (1816-51); 22.2x30 cm; Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; English, out of copyright

Background imageSailing Collection: Bombay: Dubash boat, 1870s (b / w photo)

Bombay: Dubash boat, 1870s (b / w photo)
JHL394962 Bombay: Dubash boat, 1870s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSailing Collection: Shipping in Choppy Seas (oil on canvas)

Shipping in Choppy Seas (oil on canvas)
808697 Shipping in Choppy Seas (oil on canvas) by Backhuysen, Ludolf, I (1630-1708); 48x62 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageSailing Collection: A man holding a hen as he sails a large egg on the water (colour litho)

A man holding a hen as he sails a large egg on the water (colour litho)
731791 A man holding a hen as he sails a large egg on the water (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSailing Collection: Warehouses in Novgorod (chromolitho)

Warehouses in Novgorod (chromolitho)
735203 Warehouses in Novgorod (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warehouses in Novgorod)



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Sailing through history: From the majestic Union-Castle Line to the charming coastal town of Berwick upon Tweed, this LNER poster from 1923-1947 invites you on an adventure. Feel the wind in your hair as you witness the STS Malcolm Miller under full sail, a sight that never fails to mesmerize. The 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda showcases its prowess while sailing close hauled in 1933, leaving spectators in awe. Explore Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight through an enchanting aviation poster that captures the essence of this picturesque destination. 'Players Please: Sailor' takes us back to 1955 with a nostalgic reminder of sailors enjoying their well-deserved break. Discover the legendary tale of The Mary Rose and immerse yourself in its fascinating history. An enticing poster advertising Knysna, South Africa beckons with promises of breathtaking sailing experiences amidst stunning landscapes. Witness racing yachts competing fiercely against each other, showcasing their skills and determination on open waters. Cutty Sark and HMS Worcester stand tall together in EPW061029 photograph - a testament to maritime heritage and strength combined. Torquay shines brightly in Glorious Devon as depicted by British Railways poster from the 1950s; it's where sailing dreams come true. Beware as Kraken Attacks a Ship - a thrilling depiction reminding us of both danger and excitement that comes with venturing into unknown waters.