Sloops Collection

Ancient and Modern Nassau, Bahamas - Primitive (yet colourful) sloops which carry freight and passengers hundreds of miles to and from the outer Bahamian Islands

Sailboats
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Three sloops of war and a fishing smack going into habour, Portsmouth, c
492589 Three sloops of war and a fishing smack going into habour, Portsmouth, c.1800-30 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 28.8x44 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery

Joshua Slocum aboard the Spray (b / w photo)
1153880 Joshua Slocum aboard the Spray (b/w photo) by American Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Joshua Slocum (February 20, 1844 - on or shortly after November 14, 1909)

The Crisis in the Far East, the British Fleet in Chinese Waters (litho)
1039457 The Crisis in the Far East, the British Fleet in Chinese Waters (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the Far East)

Portrait William IV 1711-1751 Prince Orange-Nassau
Portrait of William IV, William IV (1711-1751). Prince of Orange-Nassau, Prince of Orange-Nassau. Standing in armor, full-length portrait

Conquest Palembang Sumatra Indonesia Lieutenant-General De Kock
Conquest of Palembang, Sumatra in Indonesia, by Lieutenant-General De Kock, June 24, 1821, The overpower of Palembang, on Sumatra in Indonesia by Lieutenant General De Kock, 1821

Seascape various sailing ships Various ships
Seascape with various sailing ships Various ships (series title), Seascape with various sailing ships and sloops. On the left in the foreground nine figures, of which three bring ashore from a sloop

Vessel and sailing ships on calm water, print maker: Reinier Nooms, Dancker Danckerts, 1654 - 1658

Captain Averys sloops capture Ganj-i-Sawai
Pirate captain Henry Averys ships capture a rich Mughal trading vessel, the Ganj-i-Sawai, in the straits en route to Surat, an Indian port

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Sloops: Ancient Maritime Vessels of Nassau, Bahamas, and Beyond Step back in time as we explore the rich maritime history of sloops, from the bustling harbors of Ancient Nassau in the Bahamas to the modern-day sailboats gracing tranquil waters. Witness three sloops of war and a fishing smack making their way into Portsmouth Harbor, England, in a classic seascape. Join Joshua Slocum aboard the Spray as he embarks on his solo voyage around the world, a testament to human endurance and the spirit of adventure. Delve into the political tensions of the Far East with The Crisis in Chinese Waters, where British fleets dominated the waters. Meet Prince William IV of Orange-Nassau, a notable figure in European history, and learn about the Dutch conquest of Palembang, Sumatra, under the command of Lieutenant-General De Kock. From Reinier Nooms and Dancker Danckerts' captivating prints to the D-Day invasion forces off the coast of Normandy during World War II, they have played a pivotal role in shaping history. And let us not forget the legendary Captain Avery's sloops that captured the formidable Ganj-i-Sawai. Sloops: more than just sailing vessels they can a testament to human ingenuity, courage, and the enduring allure of the sea.