The Art of Sail | Tall Ships
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New Insights
Whether manning lines at sea or working the deck ashore, I discover new insights with every experience on these wood, iron, and canvas wind engines. Good subjects for the shuttered lens are everywhere and no two are alike. Just as changeable conditions at sea sharpen skills and enrich the soul, an infinite variety of tools to adapt to Nature's winds keeps sailors energized and creative.
Fresh vision and openness to discovery often result in surprising art aboard the schooner, bark, brig, ship, and other windjammers. Each perspective inspires awe for humankind's connectedness in a universe of strivings, for our reach that exceeds our grasp. Every sail harvests the wind and transfers its power to the mast, to the step, to the hull, keel, and rudder to move us through waves and across seas to far places.
Artist’s Prints at Art of Sail | Tall Ships
Selected artist’s prints are available as limited-edition prints on museum-grade archival paper. These prints capture sensory moments in time reminiscent of our interconnectedness, our passions, and our purpose. I hope that these beautiful artworks of sailing vessels at sea and ashore inspire you and add meaning to your unique voyage.
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NEW - Selected Maritime Miniatures Now Available
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Schooner, Galleon and Topsail Schooner Rigs
Schooner, Galleon and Topsail Schooner Rigs San Diego, CA
Topmasts of Schooner America, Galleon San Salvador and Topsail Schooner Californian. San Diego Harbor, 29 December 2017.
Staysail, Mainmast & Topsail
Star of India | 3-masted Barque
Built at Ramsey shipyard on the Isle of Man. Launched as the Euterpe in 1863. Began her career as a cargo ship in the India trade and was nearly lost on her first two voyages, surviving a mutiny, collision, cyclone and death of her captain.
LOD: 210' | LWL: 200' | Rig Height: 148' | Draft: 21'6" | Hull: Iron
Foremast, Block and Yards
Californian (replica) | 1984
Californian is a meticulous replica of a mid-19th century revenue cutter. In 2003, Californian was designated the official tall ship of the State of California.
Sparred Length: 145' | LWL: 84' | Rig height: 95' | Draft: 9' 5" | Hull: Wood
Starboard Rail
Star of India 3-masted Barque
Built at Ramsey shipyard on the Isle of Man. Launched as the Euterpe in 1863. Began her career as a cargo ship in the India trade and was nearly lost on her first two voyages, surviving a mutiny, collision, cyclone and death of her captain. Looking forward from the starboard quarterdeck, the part of the upper deck abaft the mainmast reserved for ship's officers, guests, and passengers.
LOD: 210' | LWL: 200' | Rig Height: 148' | Draft: 21'6" | Hull: Iron
Spars Above the Tree Line
Charles W. Morgan (1841) | 3-masted Barque
The mizzen, main and fore masts of America’s oldest commercial ship afloat. Launched by builders Jethro and Zachariah Hillman in 1841 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the Charles W. Morgan is the last of an American whaling fleet that numbered over 2,700 vessels.
LOD: 107' | LWL: 104' | Rig Height: 119' 9" | Draft: 12' 6" | Hull: Wood
Lower Topsails Set
Charles W. Morgan (1841) | 3-masted Barque
Launched by builders Jethro and Zachariah Hillman in 1841 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the Charles W. Morgan is America's oldest commercial ship still afloat - only the USS Constitution is older. She is the last of an American whaling fleet that numbered over 2,700 vessels.
LOD: 107' | LWL: 104' | Rig Height: 119' 9" | Draft: 12' 6" | Hull: Wood
Joseph Conrad - Figurehead
Josef Conrad (1882) is a full-rigged, three-masted ship.
Launched in Copenhagen, Denmark as the Georg Stage by Burmeister & Wain in 1882. Rescued from scrap by Australian sailor-author Alan Villiers and renamed in honor of famed author Joseph Conrad.
LOA: 100' 8" | Rig height: 98' 6" | Draft: 12' | Hull: Iron
Euterpe (1863)
Star of India 3-masted Barque
Built at Ramsey shipyard on the Isle of Man. Launched as the Euterpe in 1863. Began her career as a cargo ship in the India trade and was nearly lost on her first two voyages, surviving a mutiny, collision, cyclone and death of her captain.
LOD: 210' | LWL: 200' | Rig Height: 148' | Draft: 21'6" | Hull: Iron
Barque Foremast and Mainmast
Charles W. Morgan (1841) | 3-masted Barque
Launched by builders Jethro and Zachariah Hillman in 1841 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the Charles W. Morgan is America's oldest commercial ship still afloat - only the USS Constitution is older. She is the last of an American whaling fleet that numbered over 2,700 vessels.
LOD: 107' | LWL: 104' | Rig Height: 119' 9" | Draft: 12' 6" | Hull: Wood
Mainmast with Lower Topsails Set
Charles W. Morgan (1841) | 3-masted Barque
Launched by builders Jethro and Zachariah Hillman in 1841 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the Charles W. Morgan is America's oldest commercial ship still afloat - only the USS Constitution is older. She is the last of an American whaling fleet that numbered over 2,700 vessels.
LOD: 107' | LWL: 104' | Rig Height: 119' 9" | Draft: 12' 6" | Hull: Wood
Starboard Rail, Rigging & Whaleboat
Charles W. Morgan (1841) | 3-masted Barque
Launched by builders Jethro and Zachariah Hillman in 1841 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the Charles W. Morgan is America's oldest commercial ship still afloat - only the USS Constitution is older. She is the last of an American whaling fleet that numbered over 2,700 vessels.
LOD: 107' | LWL: 104' | Rig Height: 119' 9" | Draft: 12' 6" | Hull: Wood
Stars & Stripes, Masts of HMS Surprise
America’s Stars & Stripes and masts of the full-rigged ship HMS Surprise.
Staysail
Staysail - Star of India | 3-masted Barque
Built at Ramsey shipyard on the Isle of Man. Launched as the Euterpe in 1863. Began her career as a cargo ship in the India trade and was nearly lost on her first two voyages, surviving a mutiny, collision, cyclone and death of her captain.
LOD: 210' | LWL: 200' | Rig Height: 148' | Draft: 21'6" | Hull: Iron
Mizzen Mast Under Gathering Clouds
Charles W. Morgan (1841) | 3-masted Barque
Mizzen mast of the Charles W. Morgan, America's oldest commercial ship still afloat - only the USS Constitution is older. Launched by builders Jethro and Zachariah Hillman in 1841 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She is the last of an American whaling fleet that numbered over 2,700 vessels.
LOD: 107' | LWL: 104' | Rig Height: 119' 9" | Draft: 12' 6" | Hull: Wood