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Sailing Collection (#90)

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

Background imageSailing Collection: The Living Bait (Colour Litho)

The Living Bait (Colour Litho)
2778512 The Living Bait (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The living bait. The islanders of Kishm, in the Persian Gulf)

Background imageSailing Collection: Les Biadjacks (engraving)

Les Biadjacks (engraving)
2783118 Les Biadjacks (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Biadjacks. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 2 April 1893.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSailing Collection: The land of the Cyclops (chromolitho)

The land of the Cyclops (chromolitho)
2782965 The land of the Cyclops (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The land of the Cyclops. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Background imageSailing Collection: Antwerp; port city on Belgiums River Scheldt

Antwerp; port city on Belgiums River Scheldt
19th century vintage photograph: Anvers, antwerp. Antwerp is a port city on the River Scheldt, Belgium

Background imageSailing Collection: The dock at the port of Liverpool, England

The dock at the port of Liverpool, England
19th century vintage photograph: ship leaving the dock at the port of Liverpool, England

Background imageSailing Collection: Military naval arsenal, Napoli, Naples, Italy

Military naval arsenal, Napoli, Naples, Italy
19th century vintage photograph: military naval arsenal, Napoli, Naples, Italy

Background imageSailing Collection: Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA, c. 1890

Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA, c. 1890
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA, c.1890

Background imageSailing Collection: View of IJsselmonde Seen Across the New Ms, c. 1640 (black chalk

View of IJsselmonde Seen Across the New Ms, c. 1640 (black chalk
2971652 View of IJsselmonde Seen Across the New Ms, c.1640 (black chalk, with brush and black and grey wash, and yellow and brown w/c, on ivory laid paper) by Cuyp

Background imageSailing Collection: Boats along the banks of the River Nile, Egypt

Boats along the banks of the River Nile, Egypt
Vintage 19th century photograph - boats tied up along the banks of the River Nile, Egypt, c.1870 s

Background imageSailing Collection: The herring season at Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

The herring season at Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Vintage 19th century photograph: The herring season at Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, fishing boats with sails up, image c.1880 s

Background imageSailing Collection: Fishing boats in the harbour, West Looe, Cornwall

Fishing boats in the harbour, West Looe, Cornwall, c.1880 s

Background imageSailing Collection: Japan c. 1880s - boats in kobe Harbour

Japan c. 1880s - boats in kobe Harbour
Vintage 19th century photograph: Japan c.1880s - boats in kobe Harbour

Background imageSailing Collection: Supplies being loaded on a ship in harbour, Asia

Supplies being loaded on a ship in harbour, Asia
19th century vintage photograph - supplies being loaded onto an ocean going ship, probably in an Asian harbour, c.1890s

Background imageSailing Collection: Nansens Fram expedition, August 1896 (colour litho)

Nansens Fram expedition, August 1896 (colour litho)
3103050 Nansens Fram expedition, August 1896 (colour litho) by Norwegian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nansens Fram expedition, August 1896)

Background imageSailing Collection: Sogn, Norway, fishing boats

Sogn, Norway, fishing boats
Vintage 19th century photograph: Sogn, Norway, fishing boats. Axel Lindahl studio

Background imageSailing Collection: Italy c. 1880s - ships, boats in the harbour at Sanremo

Italy c. 1880s - ships, boats in the harbour at Sanremo
Vintage 19th century photograph: Italy c.1880s - ships, boats in the harbour at Sanremo

Background imageSailing Collection: Harbour at Hammerfest, Norway

Harbour at Hammerfest, Norway
Vintage 19th century photograph: fishing boats in the harbour at Hammerfest, Norway, c.1890. Axel Lindhal studio

Background imageSailing Collection: Chinese river life (colour litho)

Chinese river life (colour litho)
3104476 Chinese river life (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese river life)

Background imageSailing Collection: Ships at Brixham, Devon (colour photo)

Ships at Brixham, Devon (colour photo)
3095023 Ships at Brixham, Devon (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ships at Brixham, Devon)

Background imageSailing Collection: Sailing ship Glasgow docks, cargo Australian wheat, 1931

Sailing ship Glasgow docks, cargo Australian wheat, 1931
Sailing ship Viking, Glasgow docks, carrying Australian wheat, 1931

Background imageSailing Collection: Port scene, with sailor and washing line, UK, 1930 s

Port scene, with sailor and washing line, UK, 1930 s

Background imageSailing Collection: Sailors in the rigging, Finnish ship Herzogen Cecilie, 1933

Sailors in the rigging, Finnish ship Herzogen Cecilie, 1933
Sailors in the rigging, Finnish sailing ship Herzogen Cecilie, 1933

Background imageSailing Collection: Sailing junk on the Whangpu River, Shanghai, China

Sailing junk on the Whangpu River, Shanghai, China
Vintage c.1920s photograph: sailing junk on the Whangpu River, opposite the Bund, Shanghai, China

Background imageSailing Collection: Timber junk, sailing boat, Shanghai, China

Timber junk, sailing boat, Shanghai, China
Vintage c.1920s photograph: timber junk, sailing boat, Shanghai, China

Background imageSailing Collection: Sailor, Dieppe (b / w photo)

Sailor, Dieppe (b / w photo)
3096184 Sailor, Dieppe (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailor, Dieppe. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSailing Collection: Harbour, Sainte Maxime, Cote D Azur (b / w photo)

Harbour, Sainte Maxime, Cote D Azur (b / w photo)
3093680 Harbour, Sainte Maxime, Cote D Azur (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harbour, Sainte Maxime, Cote D Azur. Postcard, early 20th century)

Background imageSailing Collection: Sous l Ombrelle Blanche (Under the White Umbrella) (colour litho)

Sous l Ombrelle Blanche (Under the White Umbrella) (colour litho)
3099025 Sous l Ombrelle Blanche (Under the White Umbrella) (colour litho) by Helleu, Paul Cesar (1859-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSailing Collection: Songerie (Dream) (colour litho)

Songerie (Dream) (colour litho)
3099020 Songerie (Dream) (colour litho) by Helleu, Paul Cesar (1859-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Songerie (Dream)

Background imageSailing Collection: Beach at Arcachon, France, at high tide (colour photo)

Beach at Arcachon, France, at high tide (colour photo)
3098610 Beach at Arcachon, France, at high tide (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beach at Arcachon, France, at high tide)

Background imageSailing Collection: The pool and bridge of Meulan-en-Yvelines, Paris (colour photo)

The pool and bridge of Meulan-en-Yvelines, Paris (colour photo)
3098605 The pool and bridge of Meulan-en-Yvelines, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pool and bridge of Meulan-en-Yvelines, Paris)

Background imageSailing Collection: Sailing boats on the River Seine (colour photo)

Sailing boats on the River Seine (colour photo)
3098601 Sailing boats on the River Seine (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailing boats on the River Seine)

Background imageSailing Collection: Junks, ships in a Japanese harbour

Junks, ships in a Japanese harbour
Vintage 19th century photograph - ships in a Japanese harbour including a traditional junk

Background imageSailing Collection: Margaret Parker, Farewell Entertainment, Surrey Masonic Hall, Camberwell, SE London

Margaret Parker, Farewell Entertainment, Surrey Masonic Hall, Camberwell, SE London, 18 December 1907, prior to departure to Australia

Background imageSailing Collection: View of the River Thames at Canning Town, London

View of the River Thames at Canning Town, London
The River Thames with sailing barge viewed from Canning Town, East London. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageSailing Collection: Cattle on a River Bank with Sailing Boats, 1780-84 (oil on canvas)

Cattle on a River Bank with Sailing Boats, 1780-84 (oil on canvas)
3076453 Cattle on a River Bank with Sailing Boats, 1780-84 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSailing Collection: The Royal William Victualling Yard, Stonehouse, c. 1840 (w / c & gouache on paper)

The Royal William Victualling Yard, Stonehouse, c. 1840 (w / c & gouache on paper)
3057555 The Royal William Victualling Yard, Stonehouse, c.1840 (w/c & gouache on paper) by English School, (19th century); 27.9x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Designed and built 1826-1835)

Background imageSailing Collection: John Lawson as Mr Todd of London, Vanderdecken Todd, The Man with the Blue Heart

John Lawson as Mr Todd of London, Vanderdecken Todd, The Man with the Blue Heart, a series of illusions and surprises, an episode of fiction Date: early 20th century

Background imageSailing Collection: Frontispiece to Voyages... par le Muscovie, en Perse, et aux Indes Orientales

Frontispiece to Voyages... par le Muscovie, en Perse, et aux Indes Orientales
3037890 Frontispiece to Voyages...par le Muscovie, en Perse, et aux Indes Orientales, 1718 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSailing Collection: Comic postcard, Two girls with a sailor Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two girls with a sailor Date: 20th century

Background imageSailing Collection: Afternoon Sun, ca. 1880 (oil on canvas)

Afternoon Sun, ca. 1880 (oil on canvas)
3108910 Afternoon Sun, ca. 1880 (oil on canvas) by Silva, Francis Augustus (1835-86); 31x62 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont

Background imageSailing Collection: New York Yacht Club Regatta, 1856 (oil on canvas)

New York Yacht Club Regatta, 1856 (oil on canvas)
3108903 New York Yacht Club Regatta, 1856 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Fitz Henry (1804-65); 71x122 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; (add.info.: Scene shows a sailboat race)

Background imageSailing Collection: Comic postcard, Little girl at the seaside on a windy day Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl at the seaside on a windy day Date: 20th century

Background imageSailing Collection: Comic postcard, Edwardian woman at sea in large hat

Comic postcard, Edwardian woman at sea in large hat Date: early 20th century

Background imageSailing Collection: Comic postcard, Three people at the seaside - waiting for the smacks Date

Comic postcard, Three people at the seaside - waiting for the smacks Date: 20th century

Background imageSailing Collection: Children with Boats

Children with Boats
Two children playing by a pond with their toy sailing boats. Artist: Alice Beard

Background imageSailing Collection: September 1934 - Queen Mary ocean liner Clydebank, Scotland

September 1934 - Queen Mary ocean liner Clydebank, Scotland
September 1934 - Queen Mary ocean liner in the shipyard of John Brown on Clydebank, Scotland

Background imageSailing Collection: Yacht Northern Light in Boston Harbor, 1845 (oil on canvas)

Yacht Northern Light in Boston Harbor, 1845 (oil on canvas)
2652559 Yacht Northern Light in Boston Harbor, 1845 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Fitz Henry (1804-65); 44.5x65.2 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; eShelburne Museum; Museum purchase

Background imageSailing Collection: Picking shellfish off the bottom of the sea, Japan

Picking shellfish off the bottom of the sea, Japan, late 19th century



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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.