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Nautical BarberA barber gives his client a haircut on board a boat on the White Nile, Sudan, North Africa. Date: early 1930s
Stick Practice, Training Ship Wellesley, North ShieldsBoys in protective masks, taking part in stick practice on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland
PE and Band, Training Ship Wellesley, North ShieldsBoys taking part in an exercise drill, with the band behind them, on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland
Company & Band, Training Ship Wellesley, North ShieldsShips company and band of the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868, James Hall
Cutlass Exercise, Training Ship Wellesley, North ShieldsBoys taking part in a cutlass exercise on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland
Tailoring Class, Training Ship Wellesley, North ShieldsBoys taking part in a tailoring class on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868
Practical Seamanship, Training Ship Wellesley, North ShieldsBoys taking part in a practical seamanship class using a large model boat on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland
Navigation Class, Training Ship Wellesley, North ShieldsBoys taking part in a navigation and compass class with a large model boat on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland
Fire on Training Ship Wellesley, North ShieldsThe fire which destroyed the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868, James Hall
Sleeping Cots, Training Ship Wellesley, North ShieldsBoys in sleeping cots on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868, James Hall
Before and After, Training Ship Wellesley, North ShieldsBefore (on joining) and after (ready for sea) photos of a boy recruit on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland
Sailmaking, Training Ship Wellesley, North ShieldsBoys taking part in a sailmaking class on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland
James Hall, Training Ship Wellesley, North ShieldsJames Hall, who In 1868, with other local businessmen, set up a charity to provide shelter for Tyneside waifs and train young men for naval service
Captain Baynham, Training Ship Wellesley, North ShieldsCaptain Henry Baynham of the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868, James Hall
Cookery class, Training Ship Wellesley, North ShieldsBoys taking part in a cookery class on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868
Seamanship Class, Training Ship Wellesley, North ShieldsBoys taking part in a seamanship class on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland
Gymnastics Class, Training Ship Wellesley, North ShieldsBoys taking part in a gymnastics class on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland
Mess Room, Training Ship Wellesley, North ShieldsScene in the boys mess room on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868, James Hall
Shoemaking Class, Training Ship Wellesley, North ShieldsBoys taking part in a shoemaking or repairing class on the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland
King Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1941) here as a young man. Impeccably dressed in a wonderful (nautical) outfit of starched collar, reefer jacket and peaked naval hat
They both examined the outspread chartA couple on board a ship, with a vast stretch of open sea behind them, examine a map in the hope they may be nearing land
Motonautique de la Cote d AzurPoster advertising a powerboat race off the Cote d Azur taking place from 22nd to 31st August 1935
Woman up a boats mastA woman in a natty nautical outfit of white shorts, plimsolls and striped blouse perches confidently high up on a boats mast or yard arm during the 1930s
Woman poses on boat, 1930sA woman sits between a shiny brass horn and a polished rear view mirror wearing a chic outfit of shorts, striped blouse, white cap and court shoes on the deck of her boat at Rochester in Kent
Lear / Nonsense / PortugalThere was a Young Lady of Portugal, whose ideas were excessively nautical; She climbed up a tree, to examine the sea, but declared she would never leave Portugal
Old Salt teaches knot tying to a young boyAn elderly sailor teaches a young lad how to tie some nautical knots. Watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith
Sailor Girl with PramA girl in a nautically inspired costume of sailor blouse, box pleated skirt & broad brimmed straw hat prepares to take her dolly for a ride in a pram
Nine AnchorsSix different kinds of anchor, a mooring block and a grapnel
Sailors and GalsOur photograph girls show that all the nice girls love a sailor - happy days in the U.S. navy!
Lifeboat Drill, GermanyLifeboat drill on a German warship
Navigation by Blome 1685Richard Blomes pictorial representation of Navigation
Leaving Off PetticoatsLittle boy is breeched, exchanging his frock for a blue & white striped nautically inspired costume of sailor blouse & Danish or open bottom trousers
Jack Tar Suit 1895Blonde boy in a Jack Tar suit: white sailor blouse with pale blue collar & cuffs & black Jack Tar trousers & neckcloth, straw sailor hat with wide evase brim & ribbon band
Sailor Girl and AppleA head and shoulders portrait of a young woman wearing a sailors hat, nautical striped T-shirt, lipstick and ear rings while eating a crunchy apple
Nautical EquipmentNautical equipment for the seasoned sailor, including a Captains cap, compass, hurricane lamp, rope, etc
Germans Heaving LeadHeaving lead on a German warship
Olaus Magnus / NavigationSailing by the wind
Delolmes ChronometerDelolmes chronometer
Navigation LessonA lesson in navigation
Using a SextantA French sailor uses a sextant
Compass Rose, WindsA French compass rose including the four winds
Petty Officer at WheelA 2nd class Petty Officer of the Royal Navy, at the ships wheel
Stevens Screw PropellerAmerican engineer John Stevens is the first to apply the screw principle to propel a steamboat, though it will be some time before his device replaces the paddle wheel
Sailor / Heaving the LeadA sailor of the British navy heaves the lead to measure the depth of water in which the ship is sailing
Coaling a BattleshipVast quantities of coal are required to keep the worlds navies operating : purpose- built coal supply ships carry the coal to a fuel-hungry warship of the Royal Navy
Sailors Furling SailSailors on the yard-arm furling (= folding) sail
