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19th century barque tall ship the James Craig on Sydney Harbour, now fully restored this tall ship remains operational in Sydney,NSW,Australia Stock Photo

RM2HB51WN–19th century barque tall ship the James Craig on Sydney Harbour, now fully restored this tall ship remains operational in Sydney,NSW,Australia

Sailing Ship from 19th Century, by Joseph Links, 20th Century Stock Photo

RMBNEB6N–Sailing Ship from 19th Century, by Joseph Links, 20th Century

[ 1890s Japan - Japanese Cargo Vessel under Sail ] — Cargo vessel under sail. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo

RMPH0ER6–[ 1890s Japan - Japanese Cargo Vessel under Sail ] — Cargo vessel under sail. 19th century vintage albumen photograph.

19th century coastal sailing vessel, illustration from 1884 Chatterbox weekly children’s paper Stock Photo

RMHED6E1–19th century coastal sailing vessel, illustration from 1884 Chatterbox weekly children’s paper

Pictured here is a brig. The illustration dates to the 1800s. Stock Photo

RFG82MTR–Pictured here is a brig. The illustration dates to the 1800s.

Vintage photo circa 1927 shows of the Charles W. Morgan a three masted whaling ship. Launched in 1841 she is the world's oldest surviving merchant vessel and the only surviving wooden whaling ship from the 19th century American merchant fleet Stock Photo

RF2GY1FWT–Vintage photo circa 1927 shows of the Charles W. Morgan a three masted whaling ship. Launched in 1841 she is the world's oldest surviving merchant vessel and the only surviving wooden whaling ship from the 19th century American merchant fleet

Plate with the initials 'T.J.' and sailing scene, c. 1800, 15/16 x 9 7/8 in. (2.38 x 25.08 cm), Porcelain, China, 18th-19th century, The central image on this plate shows a British East Indiaman of about 1800. The initials in the space left free in the rim design indicate that this was a popular generic underglaze blue design from Jingdezhen, to which any initials as well as vessel could be added in Canton Stock Photo

RM2T90J3N–Plate with the initials 'T.J.' and sailing scene, c. 1800, 15/16 x 9 7/8 in. (2.38 x 25.08 cm), Porcelain, China, 18th-19th century, The central image on this plate shows a British East Indiaman of about 1800. The initials in the space left free in the rim design indicate that this was a popular generic underglaze blue design from Jingdezhen, to which any initials as well as vessel could be added in Canton

The replica 19th century French bisquine class lugger fishing vessel La Cancalaise built 1987 Stock Photo

RMB9JK21–The replica 19th century French bisquine class lugger fishing vessel La Cancalaise built 1987

AJAXNETPHOTO. 1829. BLACKWALL, ENGLAND. - DUTCH MERCHANTMAN - A 19TH CENTURY ENGRAVING OF A DUTCH SCHUYT IN BLACKWALL REACH. PHOTO: AJAX VINTAGE PICTURE LIBRARY REF:()AVL SHH SCHUYT 1829 1 Stock Photo

RMWXRK68–AJAXNETPHOTO. 1829. BLACKWALL, ENGLAND. - DUTCH MERCHANTMAN - A 19TH CENTURY ENGRAVING OF A DUTCH SCHUYT IN BLACKWALL REACH. PHOTO: AJAX VINTAGE PICTURE LIBRARY REF:()AVL SHH SCHUYT 1829 1

Sailing ship in harbour, The Port of Papeete, French Polynesia, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2HY09DR–Sailing ship in harbour, The Port of Papeete, French Polynesia, 19th Century

Artillery type carried on a sailing man-of-war from the Napoleonic Wars,early 19th century. Men of war were heavily armed soldiers battleship with the cannons requiring gun decks to hold them Stock Photo

RF2A689G4–Artillery type carried on a sailing man-of-war from the Napoleonic Wars,early 19th century. Men of war were heavily armed soldiers battleship with the cannons requiring gun decks to hold them

Long-voyage sailing-boat with outrigger in Hermit Islands in the late 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2EFBNHF–Long-voyage sailing-boat with outrigger in Hermit Islands in the late 19th century.

19th century Woodcut print on paper of the SS Great Eastern iron sailing steamship from L'art Naval by Leon Renard, Published in 1881 Stock Photo

RM2AW81AK–19th century Woodcut print on paper of the SS Great Eastern iron sailing steamship from L'art Naval by Leon Renard, Published in 1881

Engraving depicting a Chinese Junk ship, which were used as seagoing vessels as early as the 2nd century AD and developed rapidly during the Song Dynasty and are still in use today. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMMR4RTJ–Engraving depicting a Chinese Junk ship, which were used as seagoing vessels as early as the 2nd century AD and developed rapidly during the Song Dynasty and are still in use today. Dated 19th century

Art illustration of a 19th century sailing ship, a barque, barc, or bark sinking & abandoned. This type of vessel has with three or more masts Stock Photo

RM2RA3D2N–Art illustration of a 19th century sailing ship, a barque, barc, or bark sinking & abandoned. This type of vessel has with three or more masts

transport / transportation, navigation, warship, Brandenburg frigate Kurprinz, late 17th century, wood engraving, 19th century, Brandenburg navy, fleet, fleets, Margraviate of Brandenburg, electorate, electorates, Electorate Brandenburg, Germany, man-of-war, sailing ship, sailing ships, threemasted vessel, military, armed forces, naval forces, navy, people, transport, transportation, warship, warships, frigate, frigates, historic, historical, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMT0N0X8–transport / transportation, navigation, warship, Brandenburg frigate Kurprinz, late 17th century, wood engraving, 19th century, Brandenburg navy, fleet, fleets, Margraviate of Brandenburg, electorate, electorates, Electorate Brandenburg, Germany, man-of-war, sailing ship, sailing ships, threemasted vessel, military, armed forces, naval forces, navy, people, transport, transportation, warship, warships, frigate, frigates, historic, historical, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

Tilbury Fort, Tilbury, Essex, England, sailing boats, 19th century Stock Photo

RMG30100–Tilbury Fort, Tilbury, Essex, England, sailing boats, 19th century

Jeanie Johnston is a replica of a 19th century sailing ship Based in Dublin Ireland Stock Photo

RMBCRT76–Jeanie Johnston is a replica of a 19th century sailing ship Based in Dublin Ireland

Steam and sailing ships in the harbour, yokohama, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph. Stock Photo

RM2RGA8AR–Steam and sailing ships in the harbour, yokohama, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph.

Barque 1874 tall ship the James Craig passes a Sydney ferry, the Manly fast ferry, on Sydney Harbour,NSW,Australia Stock Photo

RM2HB533M–Barque 1874 tall ship the James Craig passes a Sydney ferry, the Manly fast ferry, on Sydney Harbour,NSW,Australia

Sailing Ship Frigate from 19th Century, by Joseph Links, 20th Century Stock Photo

RMBNEB84–Sailing Ship Frigate from 19th Century, by Joseph Links, 20th Century

[ 1890s Japan - Mount Fuji ] — Mount Fuji as seen from the Numakawa River (沼川) in Shizuoka Prefecture. A small sailing vessel can be seen. From a series of glass slides published (but not photographed) by Scottish photographer George Washington Wilson (1823–1893). Wilson’s firm was one of the largest publishers of photographic prints in the world. 19th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2BMYDEG–[ 1890s Japan - Mount Fuji ] — Mount Fuji as seen from the Numakawa River (沼川) in Shizuoka Prefecture. A small sailing vessel can be seen. From a series of glass slides published (but not photographed) by Scottish photographer George Washington Wilson (1823–1893). Wilson’s firm was one of the largest publishers of photographic prints in the world. 19th century vintage glass slide.

19th century vintage photograph: military naval arsenal, Napoli, Naples, Italy. Stock Photo

RM2E196MY–19th century vintage photograph: military naval arsenal, Napoli, Naples, Italy.

The vessel pictured in this 19th-century drawing is a hermaphrodite brig. Stock Photo

RFGDHX4Y–The vessel pictured in this 19th-century drawing is a hermaphrodite brig.

The 'Hydromotor'. Vessel moved by hydraulic driving force. Fleischer system. Invention of the German doctor E. Fleischer. The prime mover in the Hydromotor was water. A powerful jet of water, generated by the action of steam on the surface of the water in tanks designed for this purpose, comes out strongly from the sides of the ship, propelling it and giving it movement. Engraving by Tomás Carlos Capuz. La Ilustracion Española y Americana, 1881. Stock Photo

RM2CEYAFK–The 'Hydromotor'. Vessel moved by hydraulic driving force. Fleischer system. Invention of the German doctor E. Fleischer. The prime mover in the Hydromotor was water. A powerful jet of water, generated by the action of steam on the surface of the water in tanks designed for this purpose, comes out strongly from the sides of the ship, propelling it and giving it movement. Engraving by Tomás Carlos Capuz. La Ilustracion Española y Americana, 1881.

A Sloop of War in a Light Breeze, J. Hill, active 19th century, after George Webster, 1797–1864, British, Published by Gaetano Testolini, active 1760–1811, James John Hill, 1811–1882, British, 1811, Aquatint on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream wove paper, Sheet: 10 1/2 x 16 7/16 inches (26.7 x 41.8 cm), Plate: 8 9/16 x 10 5/8 inches (21.8 x 27 cm), and Image: 6 3/4 x 9 3/16 inches (17.2 x 23.3 cm), barrels, birds, boats, coastline, gesturing, marine art, men, moored, mooring, ocean, rigging, sails, sea, seagulls, ships, sloop (sailing vessel), sloop (warship Stock Photo

RM2DJ34B8–A Sloop of War in a Light Breeze, J. Hill, active 19th century, after George Webster, 1797–1864, British, Published by Gaetano Testolini, active 1760–1811, James John Hill, 1811–1882, British, 1811, Aquatint on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream wove paper, Sheet: 10 1/2 x 16 7/16 inches (26.7 x 41.8 cm), Plate: 8 9/16 x 10 5/8 inches (21.8 x 27 cm), and Image: 6 3/4 x 9 3/16 inches (17.2 x 23.3 cm), barrels, birds, boats, coastline, gesturing, marine art, men, moored, mooring, ocean, rigging, sails, sea, seagulls, ships, sloop (sailing vessel), sloop (warship

The replica 19th century French bisquine class lugger fishing vessel La Granvillaise built 1990 Stock Photo

RMA76CEE–The replica 19th century French bisquine class lugger fishing vessel La Granvillaise built 1990

19th century artwork of ships and boats offshore of the New York quarantine station Swinburne Island. Stock Photo

RF2G27MGG–19th century artwork of ships and boats offshore of the New York quarantine station Swinburne Island.

Vintage photograph of Sailing Ships in the Harbour of Hamburg, Germany,19th Century Stock Photo

RM2J6RCED–Vintage photograph of Sailing Ships in the Harbour of Hamburg, Germany,19th Century

A 19th century paddle steamer. Stock Photo

RMH5AFPC–A 19th century paddle steamer.

Bristol from St Augustine's Quay; Black and White Illustration from the 'Our Own Country' published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. Late 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2WXDGXW–Bristol from St Augustine's Quay; Black and White Illustration from the 'Our Own Country' published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. Late 19th century.

Masts, rigging and yardarms of 19th century sailing ship, Old Mystic Seaport, Connecticut Stock Photo

RF2ADFP97–Masts, rigging and yardarms of 19th century sailing ship, Old Mystic Seaport, Connecticut

Engraving depicting a barque sailing vessel with three or more masts having the fore- and mainmasts rigged square and only the mizzen(the aftmost mast) rigged fore-and-aft. Dated 19th Century Stock Photo

RMHHEDNH–Engraving depicting a barque sailing vessel with three or more masts having the fore- and mainmasts rigged square and only the mizzen(the aftmost mast) rigged fore-and-aft. Dated 19th Century

An early 16th century ship. Modern age. Europe. Engraving, 19th century. Stock Photo

RMG405B2–An early 16th century ship. Modern age. Europe. Engraving, 19th century.

Darwin, Charles Robert, 12.2.1809 - 19.4.1882, British naturalist, his surveying vessel 'HMS Beagle' in the Strait of Magellan, expedition of the years 1831 / 1836, Stock Photo

RMB48AFB–Darwin, Charles Robert, 12.2.1809 - 19.4.1882, British naturalist, his surveying vessel 'HMS Beagle' in the Strait of Magellan, expedition of the years 1831 / 1836,

RMG30105–Tilbury Fort, Tilbury, Essex, England, sailing boats, 19th century

RMBCRT89–Jeanie Johnston is a replica of a 19th century sailing ship Based in Dublin Ireland

Prison ship: often a moored vessel modified to become a place of detention for convicts and civilians in 17th - 19th century Stock Photo

RF2A6BJ0H–Prison ship: often a moored vessel modified to become a place of detention for convicts and civilians in 17th - 19th century

Portuguese sailing ship depicted in the stone plaque dated from the 19th century on display in the Carmo Archaeological Museum (Museu Arqueológico do Carmo) in the former Carmo Convent (Convento do Carmo) in Lisbon, Portugal. Stock Photo

RMRP618K–Portuguese sailing ship depicted in the stone plaque dated from the 19th century on display in the Carmo Archaeological Museum (Museu Arqueológico do Carmo) in the former Carmo Convent (Convento do Carmo) in Lisbon, Portugal.

RMBNEB7A–Sailing Ship Frigate from 19th Century, by Joseph Links, 20th Century

Sailing boat with cargo on the Amur River (Russia). Engraving of the 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2A68MA5–Sailing boat with cargo on the Amur River (Russia). Engraving of the 19th century.

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

RM2E19795–19th century vintage photograph: ship leaving the dock at the port of Liverpool, England.

The vessel pictured in this 19th-century drawing is a bark (also spelled barque). Stock Photo

RFGDHX4W–The vessel pictured in this 19th-century drawing is a bark (also spelled barque).

On the coast. Buoys, semaphores and beacons. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1899 Stock Photo

RM2J09KC3–On the coast. Buoys, semaphores and beacons. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1899

THE VIKING'S SHIP: THE VESSEL WHEN BROUGHT TO CHRISTIANIA; THE VESSEL AS SHE MUST HAVE LOOKED SAILING BEFORE THE WIND Stock Photo

RMDDGFKF–THE VIKING'S SHIP: THE VESSEL WHEN BROUGHT TO CHRISTIANIA; THE VESSEL AS SHE MUST HAVE LOOKED SAILING BEFORE THE WIND

RMAFEAWR–The replica 19th century French bisquine class lugger fishing vessel La Cancalaise built 1987

19th century painting of the Golden Gate merchant ship as it enters New York Harbor, 1854. Stock Photo

RF2K6A7W2–19th century painting of the Golden Gate merchant ship as it enters New York Harbor, 1854.

Sailor boys song, Boy sailing a fishing boat, Victorian 1870s, 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2H883PM–Sailor boys song, Boy sailing a fishing boat, Victorian 1870s, 19th Century

A 19th century north American riverboat. Stock Photo

RMH5AFW9–A 19th century north American riverboat.

Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, in the 19th century. Black and White Illustration from the 'Our Own Country' published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. Late 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2WXDGY4–Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, in the 19th century. Black and White Illustration from the 'Our Own Country' published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. Late 19th century.

Four men handling large sacks and a fifth man is on his knees, apparently calking seams on a vessel. In the distance there is a line of shipping at the right and a row of sheds at the left. In the sky, below the yard, are slight indications of clouds. Sketched by James Abbot McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) Stock Photo

RM2K8858P–Four men handling large sacks and a fifth man is on his knees, apparently calking seams on a vessel. In the distance there is a line of shipping at the right and a row of sheds at the left. In the sky, below the yard, are slight indications of clouds. Sketched by James Abbot McNeill Whistler (1834-1903)

RMHHEJH5–Engraving depicting a barque sailing vessel with three or more masts having the fore- and mainmasts rigged square and only the mizzen(the aftmost mast) rigged fore-and-aft. Dated 19th Century

A medieval ship. Engraving, 19th century. Stock Photo

RMG405D9–A medieval ship. Engraving, 19th century.

transport / transportation, navigation, sailing ships, clipper, 'The Sovereign of the Seas', American sailing ship, wood engraving, circa 1853, Stock Photo

RMBJN7BG–transport / transportation, navigation, sailing ships, clipper, 'The Sovereign of the Seas', American sailing ship, wood engraving, circa 1853,

The harbour of Brest, France, 19th century Stock Photo

RMGF12Y7–The harbour of Brest, France, 19th century

Vintage photo circa 1889 George's dock in Liverpool England, showing the quayside and sailing ships Stock Photo

RF2H5APW6–Vintage photo circa 1889 George's dock in Liverpool England, showing the quayside and sailing ships

Typography: the ship in navigation chapter 19th century, maritime equipment,a lighthouse, sailing vessels, sailors at the rudder, storm and fine weather, mythological puttos Stock Photo

RFTWPE0W–Typography: the ship in navigation chapter 19th century, maritime equipment,a lighthouse, sailing vessels, sailors at the rudder, storm and fine weather, mythological puttos

Spanish Caravels, 19th century. The Conquistadors by Hammond Innes, page 205.. The caravel was a small ship made of the common beachwood found on the shores of Europe. These ships had three masts, the mizzen carrying a lateen sail, while the fore and main were square rigged. Larger ones had a square rigged foremast, while the main, mizzen and bonaventure were lateen rigged. Christopher Columbus' Pinta and Nina were caravels. Also, Vasco Da Gama and other Portuguese explorers used the caravel to reach India via the Cape of Good Hope. Caravels were capable ships and ideal for the first voyages Stock Photo

RMWHAY5Y–Spanish Caravels, 19th century. The Conquistadors by Hammond Innes, page 205.. The caravel was a small ship made of the common beachwood found on the shores of Europe. These ships had three masts, the mizzen carrying a lateen sail, while the fore and main were square rigged. Larger ones had a square rigged foremast, while the main, mizzen and bonaventure were lateen rigged. Christopher Columbus' Pinta and Nina were caravels. Also, Vasco Da Gama and other Portuguese explorers used the caravel to reach India via the Cape of Good Hope. Caravels were capable ships and ideal for the first voyages

Shipping in a Stormy Sea by Henry Radsmore, 19th Century Stock Photo

RMBNECKR–Shipping in a Stormy Sea by Henry Radsmore, 19th Century

Model of a 54-gun ship from the late 18th century. Stock Photo

RM2F9NE4J–Model of a 54-gun ship from the late 18th century.

Vintage 19th century photograph - ships tied up along the river, Seville, Spain Stock Photo

RM2E18WHE–Vintage 19th century photograph - ships tied up along the river, Seville, Spain

The vessel pictured in this 19th-century drawing is a schooner, specifically a fore-and-aft. Stock Photo

RFGDHX4R–The vessel pictured in this 19th-century drawing is a schooner, specifically a fore-and-aft.

RM2J09MAA–On the coast. Buoys, semaphores and beacons. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1899

Emilios Prosalentis 1859-1926 Greek The Bosphorus Painting 19ty-20th Century, National Gallery, Athens, Greece. Stock Photo

RM2TE15TD–Emilios Prosalentis 1859-1926 Greek The Bosphorus Painting 19ty-20th Century, National Gallery, Athens, Greece.

Replica 19th century French bisquine class lugger fishing vessel La Granvillaise built 1990 Stock Photo

RMB9JF16–Replica 19th century French bisquine class lugger fishing vessel La Granvillaise built 1990

Detail, wreck of a sailing vessel, 19th century, island of Zmeiny, Black Sea, Ukraine, Eastern Europe Stock Photo

RFCR0146–Detail, wreck of a sailing vessel, 19th century, island of Zmeiny, Black Sea, Ukraine, Eastern Europe

Title page of the Victorian book Boats of the World Stock Photo

RMKC93DP–Title page of the Victorian book Boats of the World

18th and 19th century British navy boats. From left, Fire Brig, Flat Bottomed Boat Gun Vessel, Man of War, Long Boat. Stock Photo

RMA40TW8–18th and 19th century British navy boats. From left, Fire Brig, Flat Bottomed Boat Gun Vessel, Man of War, Long Boat.

Illustration of the 'Trombes' sailing vessel in hurricane conditions, from 'Les Meteores'. Dated 1869 Stock Photo

RMTXGH7B–Illustration of the 'Trombes' sailing vessel in hurricane conditions, from 'Les Meteores'. Dated 1869

19th century Woodcut print on paper of a cutter yacht from L'art Naval by Leon Renard, Published in 1881 Stock Photo

RM2AW81X6–19th century Woodcut print on paper of a cutter yacht from L'art Naval by Leon Renard, Published in 1881

Engraving of the Sunbeam sailing up the Red Sea, from A Voyage in the Sunbeam by Baroness Anna 'Annie' Brassey (1839 – 1887), published 1878 Stock Photo

RM2JRTB0T–Engraving of the Sunbeam sailing up the Red Sea, from A Voyage in the Sunbeam by Baroness Anna 'Annie' Brassey (1839 – 1887), published 1878

A medieval ship. Engraving, 19th century. Color. Stock Photo

RMG405HA–A medieval ship. Engraving, 19th century. Color.

transport / transportation, navigation, sailing ship, clipper 'Cimber', Danish sailing ship, wood engraving, 1858, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCNWHJT–transport / transportation, navigation, sailing ship, clipper 'Cimber', Danish sailing ship, wood engraving, 1858, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Sectional plan of SS Great Eastern, an iron sailing steam, 19th century Stock Photo

RMGHEN22–Sectional plan of SS Great Eastern, an iron sailing steam, 19th century

Vintage stereoscopic photo circa 1889 George's dock in Liverpool England, showing the quayside and sailing ships Stock Photo

RF2H5APW2–Vintage stereoscopic photo circa 1889 George's dock in Liverpool England, showing the quayside and sailing ships

'Il Leone di Caprera'. Sailing schooner of 9 meters of length that crewed by three Italians wanted to cross the Atlantic Ocean with a sextant as the only guide. They set sail on October 3rd 1880 from Montevideo (Uruguay). On January 9, 1881 they arrived in Las Palmas (Canary Islands, Spain). The leader of the expedition was Vicenzo Fondacaro (1844-1893), an Italian captain. Three ton ship, which just crossed the Atlantic Ocean from Montevideo to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Engraving by Vela. La Ilustracion Española y Americana, 1881. Stock Photo

RM2CC92DJ–'Il Leone di Caprera'. Sailing schooner of 9 meters of length that crewed by three Italians wanted to cross the Atlantic Ocean with a sextant as the only guide. They set sail on October 3rd 1880 from Montevideo (Uruguay). On January 9, 1881 they arrived in Las Palmas (Canary Islands, Spain). The leader of the expedition was Vicenzo Fondacaro (1844-1893), an Italian captain. Three ton ship, which just crossed the Atlantic Ocean from Montevideo to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Engraving by Vela. La Ilustracion Española y Americana, 1881.

Brigs Fighting. Two-masted sailing ship with square rigging on both masts. Naval brigs carried a battery of ten to twenty guns on a single deck. In the great European Navies of the 18th and 19th centuries, they served as couriers for battle fleets and as training vessels for cadets. In the early U.S. Navy, brigs acquired distinction during the War of 1812 in small fleet engagements on the Great Lakes and as merchant raiders in the Atlantic. Square rigging required a large crew, so merchant brigs became uneconomical, and in the 19th century they began to give way to such fore-and-aft rigged Stock Photo

RMWH8F5G–Brigs Fighting. Two-masted sailing ship with square rigging on both masts. Naval brigs carried a battery of ten to twenty guns on a single deck. In the great European Navies of the 18th and 19th centuries, they served as couriers for battle fleets and as training vessels for cadets. In the early U.S. Navy, brigs acquired distinction during the War of 1812 in small fleet engagements on the Great Lakes and as merchant raiders in the Atlantic. Square rigging required a large crew, so merchant brigs became uneconomical, and in the 19th century they began to give way to such fore-and-aft rigged

The Shamrock sailing ketch built in 1899 for cargo work on the river Tamar and the South West of England. Now based at Cotehele Quay in Devon, England. Stock Photo

RM2W9XBAA–The Shamrock sailing ketch built in 1899 for cargo work on the river Tamar and the South West of England. Now based at Cotehele Quay in Devon, England.

Russian sailors on the ship. Engraving of the 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2A86WWJ–Russian sailors on the ship. Engraving of the 19th century.

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

RM2E1PPK5–Vintage 19th century photograph: Japan c.1880's - boats in kobe Harbour.

The vessel pictured in this 19th-century drawing is a schooner, specifically a top-sail. Stock Photo

RFGDHX4N–The vessel pictured in this 19th-century drawing is a schooner, specifically a top-sail.

Ship sailing in the Mediterranean Sea along the coasts of Syria. Old 19th century engraved illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado 1879 Stock Photo

RM2EA6D48–Ship sailing in the Mediterranean Sea along the coasts of Syria. Old 19th century engraved illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado 1879

Volanakis Κonstantinos (1837 - 1907) Ships at Anchor , Painting 19ty-20th Century, National Gallery, Athens, Greece. Stock Photo

RM2TE163F–Volanakis Κonstantinos (1837 - 1907) Ships at Anchor , Painting 19ty-20th Century, National Gallery, Athens, Greece.

RMAFEB2J–The replica 19th century French bisquine class lugger fishing vessel La Cancalaise built 1987

Scuba diver at wreck of a sailing vessel, 19th century, island of Zmeiny, Black Sea, Ukraine, Eastern Europe Stock Photo

RMCR3FGN–Scuba diver at wreck of a sailing vessel, 19th century, island of Zmeiny, Black Sea, Ukraine, Eastern Europe

Vintage photograph of Havana, Cuba in the 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2J6RBWH–Vintage photograph of Havana, Cuba in the 19th Century

Three historic ships sailing on the sea. Illustration after antique engraving from the 19th century Stock Vector

RF2GFYWD0–Three historic ships sailing on the sea. Illustration after antique engraving from the 19th century

Aurora Borealis as viewed from the wooden steam sailing ship Pandora when crossing Arctic Circle waters whilst looking for a north-west passage in 1876. The trip was organised by Sir Allen Young who owned the British vessel . Stock Photo

RM2J3BJTF–Aurora Borealis as viewed from the wooden steam sailing ship Pandora when crossing Arctic Circle waters whilst looking for a north-west passage in 1876. The trip was organised by Sir Allen Young who owned the British vessel .

19th century Woodcut print on paper of a steam riverboat from L'art Naval by Leon Renard, Published in 1881 Stock Photo

RM2AW81B1–19th century Woodcut print on paper of a steam riverboat from L'art Naval by Leon Renard, Published in 1881

Engraving of crew members nearly washed overboard on a private yacht sailing round the world, from A Voyage in the Sunbeam by Baroness Anna 'Annie' Brassey (1839 – 1887), published 1878 Stock Photo

RM2JRTB2B–Engraving of crew members nearly washed overboard on a private yacht sailing round the world, from A Voyage in the Sunbeam by Baroness Anna 'Annie' Brassey (1839 – 1887), published 1878

An early 16th century ship. Modern age. Europe. Engraving, 19th century. Color. Stock Photo

RMG405GA–An early 16th century ship. Modern age. Europe. Engraving, 19th century. Color.

transport / transportation, navigation, sailing ships, caravel, caravel from the 17th century, wood engraving, 19th century, sail, sailer, ship, trade, travel, historic, historical, threemasted vessel, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCP1N8E–transport / transportation, navigation, sailing ships, caravel, caravel from the 17th century, wood engraving, 19th century, sail, sailer, ship, trade, travel, historic, historical, threemasted vessel, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

The Parting boat vessel anchor sailing ship leaving tearful sea tears Paul Falconer Poole Stock Photo

RMB92F6D–The Parting boat vessel anchor sailing ship leaving tearful sea tears Paul Falconer Poole

Vintage woodcut illustration circa 1861 entitled Perilous situation of whalemen showing a whaling boat being smashed by a harpooned sperm whale Stock Photo

RF2GY6BHD–Vintage woodcut illustration circa 1861 entitled Perilous situation of whalemen showing a whaling boat being smashed by a harpooned sperm whale

RM2DCDKM7–'Il Leone di Caprera'. Sailing schooner of 9 meters of length that crewed by three Italians wanted to cross the Atlantic Ocean with a sextant as the only guide. They set sail on October 3rd 1880 from Montevideo (Uruguay). On January 9, 1881 they arrived in Las Palmas (Canary Islands, Spain). The leader of the expedition was Vicenzo Fondacaro (1844-1893), an Italian captain. Three ton ship, which just crossed the Atlantic Ocean from Montevideo to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Engraving by Vela. La Ilustracion Española y Americana, 1881. Later colouration.