Sailing Through History

Black and white photographs of classic sailboats in action, capturing the essence of sailing events and maritime culture.

Vintage Photograph. A sail boat on the ocean. Frame 1.

Anefo photo collection. Skutjesilen near Grouw. July 10, 1971. Grouw

Outward Bound -- Her sails barely drawing in the light air the 95-feet brigantine Yankee heads to sea from this old fishing port today at start of a leisurely 40,000-mile cruise around the world. Skippered by Irving Johnson the steel-hulled former German pilot boat has made two previous world cruises. Mrs. Johnson and their two sons plus a doctor, cook, mate and 16 young people including four girls make up the ship's company. Yankee is due to return here May 1, 1955. November 01, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

The motor launch 'Cygnet' under way, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The 7 Metre Olympic class 'Quaker Girl', 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The American J-Class yacht 'Yankee', 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Chispa, Chispa (Yacht), Yachts, 1892

Collection Dutch Heidematschappij. Flat bottom registration sign KL 11 (Klundert) ankle pit (Fishing net). undated. Boxmeer

Anefo photo collection. The launch of the completely restored botter EB 24 by Princess Margriet. on water statements, ships, botters. September 18, 1980. Elburg, Gelderland

Vintage Photograph. A sailboat in the ocean with three people on the back.

Anefo photo collection. Ice sailing on the Gouwzee at Monnickendam. January 27, 1961. Monnickendam

Vintage photograph. People on sailboats on water

Anefo photo collection. Skutsilen on the Frisian waters, it goes the skuts for the wind. July 23, 1964

Swinemünde. Seasteg with sailboats

Anefo photo collection. Marvo Sailboat 4. April 5, 1948

View from "Ingvor". Utsikt från "Ingvor".

Sandham regatta 1930, collection before start. The closest in the middle is the sharpening. 30th "Raja", H Pettersson, Stockholm. Sandhamsregattan 1930, samling före start. Närmast i mitten syns skärg. 30:an "Raja", H Pettersson, Stockholm.

Ketches - Yachting. March 25, 1954.

The 35 ton ketch 'Brown Mouse' under sail, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Calm in Gloucester Harbor Carlton Theodore Chapman (American, 1860-1925). Calm in Gloucester Harbor, 1890. Oil on canvas, 26 5/8 x 55 1/8 in. (67.6 x 140 cm). American Art 1890

White Wing, White Wing (Yacht), Yachts, 1880

USA, Massachusetts, Cape Ann, Gloucester. Gloucester Schooner Festival, schooners

'Sally VII' and others like her, Marblehead Harbor, photographed from Grey Court landing , Sailboats. Herman Parker Collection

Sailboat under the coast

Sailboats in the wind

Sailing ships on the water. Part of family album including photos of Wijnhandel Kraaij & Co. Bordeaux-Amsterdam.

Anefo photo collection. New Brasem to Oude Wetering (sailing) on Braasemermeer. September 26, 1953. Braassemermeer, Oude Wetering

Gloucester, marine , Sailboats. Samuel Chamberlain Photograph Negatives Collection

Historical image of three people sailing on Baptiste Lake in a sailboat, the woman waving at the camera, circa 1940; Athabasca County, Alberta, Canada

Adamson, James, Two Sailing Vessels in the Water, recto - embossed, This photograph is part of an album., photograph, photo, album sheet, photos, Rothesay.HB, height 229 mm, width 279 mm, photographer, 1880 - 1900, photographic paper, photo paper, albumen print, albumine print

Vintage photograph. Sail boat in water with clouds in sky, Amityville, Long Island, New York

06/30/1921. Tarragona. Regattas 3, departure of the "Hispania" Yachts, in the Sailing Regattas.

Cowes Regatta.Our photograph shows four yachts neck to neck in the big race. Left to right: - Candida (nearest camera), Shamrock, Astra, and the Britannia, the King's Yacht which won. October 01, 1954.

Fleet of Native Boats on the Nile, Classic Photography

Sailing ship on the water, circa 1931, by Eric Lee-Johnson.

Dry fishing vessel on the beach near Scheveningen, 1904 photograph Scheveningen baryta paper ships (in general) Scheveningen

Sailboat passes along longitudinal distance. View from board against a coast

Anefo photo collection. The launch in Elburg of fully restored botter EB 24 by Princess Margriet. His invited guests on board. September 18, 1980. Elburg, Gelderland

Bohuslän, Askims hd., Styrsö sn., Donsö.Boats. Nordic

06/30/1920. New York for the America's Cup Regattas. 1.- the New "Yacht" Shamrock Iv, by Sir Tomas just launched into the water.

Vintage Photograph. Two young men on sailboat in water.

Schooners 'Elena' and others under sail, Marblehead, MA , Sailboats. Herman Parker Collection

Vintage Photograph. Ice boating. Damaged.

Vintage Photograph. Sailing on the Long Island Sound.

USA, Massachusetts, Cape Ann, Gloucester. Gloucester Schooner Festival, schooner parade of sail.

Start of W Class race: Squirrel (3), Jadi (26), Diana (8), Emerald (27), Melody (28), 1931. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Sailboat at jetty.

in australia fraser island and a catamaran in the ocean like luxury cruise

Sailing ship at sea. A sailing ship at sea.

Coast traders, Key West, Fla, Sailboats, Carts & wagons, Commerce, United States, Florida, Key West, 1900

Ship pictures, the pilot Helmer Alm's album. Fartygsbilder, lotsen Helmer Alms album.

Ituna, Ituna (Steam yacht), Steam yachts, 1892

Racing..

The motor launch 'Cygnet' under way, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

Anefo photo collection. Last day Kaagweek, rainbow no. 37 of shipbuilding Bouke van Wijk. July 22, 1965

The focus in the picture is on two sailboats that are entering into the quay. One is on the left in picture and is something behind the one seen to the right. In the bow of the rear boat, a crew member is prepared with a boat shake. The rest of the crew prepares for the preparation of the boat. In the second boat, the crew sits down. In the background there is another boat - but the rose instead of sailing. In the background there is the clothing storage (Kronoageriet) and the clothing workshop at Stumholmen. The focus in the picture is on two sailboats that are entering into the quay. One is on the left in picture and is something behind the one seen to the right. In the bow of the rear boat, a crew member is prepared with a boat shake. The rest of the crew prepares for the preparation of the boat. In the second boat, the crew sits down. In the background there is another boat - but the rose instead of sailing. In the background, the clothing storage (Kronogageriet) and the clothing w

The marine school vessel glad lies to Ankars outside Falmouth England.Vessel portrait from the front with hoisted sails.From the starboard side approaches a slush that is sailed by two people.In the background, Cornwall's coast is visible .. The marine school ship glad is to Ankars outside Falmouth England.Vessel portrait from the front with hoisted sails.From the starboard side approaches a slush that is sailed by two people.In the background, Cornwall's coast is visible.

Steamboat and segal boats on the sea. Probably in the areas around Lysekil.

Anefo photo collection. Sail'80 Amsterdam. Ships during admiral sailing. August 10, 1980. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

USA, Massachusetts, Cape Ann, Gloucester. Gloucester Schooner Festival, schooners

USA, Massachusetts, Cape Ann, Gloucester, America's Oldest Seaport, Gloucester Schooner Festival, schooner sailing ships

Indra, Indra (Schooner), Yachts, 1900

Anefo photo collection. Third day of international Holland Week on Loosdrechtse Plassen. Sailboats on the puddle. July 30, 1961

Sandhamn 1930, sailboats. Sandhamn 1930, segelbåtar.

Melissa, Melissa (Steam yacht), Steam yachts, 1880

Oman. On the deck of a traditional Kotiya dhow with the sails full.

Anefo photo collection. 12th New Loosdrecht Week on Loosdrechtse Plassen. to sail. August 8, 1953. Loosdrechtse Plassen

Thistle and Volunteer as they appeared below the Narrows in the first race of the seventh challenge contest for the America's Cup (and the last sailed over the New York Club inside course), September 27, 1887. The picture illustrates the conditions under which races were sailed on this course

Coast Guard Assists Sail Boat Gina. This image depicts a Coast Guard plane assisting the sail boat GINA.

British cutter Britannia, Peabody, Henry G, (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951, Britannia (Yacht), Yachts, 1880

Anefo photo collection. Sneekweek. August 16, 1961. Friesland, Sneek

Vintage Photograph. Aerial view of sailboat in the moonlight

The 40-rater cutter 'Carina' leaves wake, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.

The Two Sloops (East River) Charles Adams Platt (American, 1861-1933). The Two Sloops (East River), 1889. Etching on heavy, machine-made Japan paper, Sheet: 21 1/4 x 27 5/8 in. (54 x 70.2 cm). American Art 1889

Vintage photograph. Couple on sailboat on lake

Sailboat. Segelbåt.

Sailing ships in the port of Volendam. Part of photo album with recordings from Volendam, Dordrecht, Gorinchem and Woudrichem.

View of a dhow with its African crew in the middle of a lake, possibly Lake Victoria. Original manuscript caption: Dhow on lake.

Oman. On the deck of a traditional Kotiya dhow with the sails full.

Watervierdaagse Amsterdam - Den Helder 1954. On the IJsselmeer. Is part of the Object series AVDKM 540345 to 540419.

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Caption "Sailing Own Flag. Dutch Merchant Vessel" Dutch merchant ship Dutch flag. 1943. Britain

Duke Wins Place In Coweslip -- The Duke of Edinburgh and companion as the Coweslip scuds over the waves during the flying fifteen race. The Duke of Edinburgh, keen sailor since boyhood, shook off minor misfortune today (Tuesday) and went on to gain a race place in the Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta, part of Cowes Week, off the Isle of Wight. Bluebottle the Dragon Class yacht owned jointly by the Queen and the Duke was damaged, believedly in collision with a motor launch, ten minutes after the start of the Dargon Class event. The Duke returned to his been ship-the cabin cruiser Fairwood - changed to his other yacht, Coweslip and sailed her to second place in the flying fifteen event. August 4, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Anefo photo collection. Ice sailing on Gouwzee Monnickendam finish. February 5, 1954. Monnickendam

09/23/1917. Sloop regattas in Bilbao, an aspect of the inner port during the Tests held last Sunday.

Anefo photo collection. Admiral sailing in Dordrecht. June 26, 1976. Dordrecht

Anefo photo collection. Freight transport over the Gouwzee, car and sail cutters. 18 February 1954

Image of a sailboat on the Loosdrechtse Plassen in Oud-Loosdrecht (Municipality of Loosdrecht) .N.B. The municipality of Loosdrecht was included in the newly formed municipality of Wijdemeren (N.-H.) on 1 January 2003.

USA, Massachusetts, Cape Ann, Gloucester. Gloucester Schooner Festival, schooners

General Art and Industrial Exhibition 1897 at Djurgården in Stockholm.

Anefo photo collection. Loosdrecht Holland Week. Outboard hanging at the tern. July 26, 1968. Loosdrecht

USA, Massachusetts, Cape Ann, Gloucester, America's Oldest Seaport, Gloucester Schooner Festival, schooner sails (PR)

Three-masted schooner at wharf , Ships. Hingham Public Library Glass Slide Collection

Vintage Photograph. Sailing on Lake Washington. Frame 6

Gloucester, Massachusetts: c. 1934 The American built racing fisherman schooner, Gertrude L. Thebaud, as it sets out to sea.

USA, Massachusetts, Cape Ann, Gloucester, America's Oldest Seaport, Gloucester Schooner Festival, schooner sailing ships

Woman Sets Sail On Lone Bid To Cross The Atlantic -- Mrs. Ann Davison aboard her yacht 'Felicity Ann' sets sail for her journey across the Atlantic ocean from ***** Plymouth today.Mrs. Ann Davison, 38-year-old yachts woman set Sail from Plymouth today Sunday in her craft. Felicity Ann On her attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean and go became the first woman to accomplish the feat of crossing the Ocean alone. She plans to sail on a zig-zag Course of 5,000 milosto Antigua, on route in Florida with one stop St. ***** Madeirn. May 18, 1952. (Photo by Reuter Photo).

Hampton Roads, Virginia. Ammunition schooners. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 . Sailing ships, Steamboats, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.

Vintage photograph. Couple on sailboat on lake

Poll photo collection. Friesland. Sailboats on the Pikmeer at Grouw. 1932. Friesland, Grouw, Pikmeer

In the harbor of Hong Kong - a Chinese junk passing, 1907

Painting, 'Crossing the Grand Banks' , Marine paintings, Boats. Frank Cousins Glass Plate Negatives Collection

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