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1. American Sailing Ships: 17th to Early 20th Century This article can only be a brief introductory cruise to sailing ships that plied the world's oceans from 17th to early 20th centuries as seen primarily - although not exclusively - from American shores. Examples mentioned here are personal favorites...
2. TALL SHIPS - 'Mary Rose' & 'Victory' to the modern day When I visited the Royal Naval Dockyards in Portsmouth I was blown to pieces by the tall (historic) ships I visited. Imagine walking the decks on Nelson's 'Victory' and standing at the very spot on the deck where he fell!! Imagine step...
3. Sail A Tall Ship Have you ever dreamed of sailing on a tall ship? This site is a directory of tall ships around the world that you can sail on as a trainee crew member.  Many of these tall ships are also available for charter cruises. Each sail training ship...
4. Master and Commander: The Aubrey-Maturin Series by Patrick O'Brian "The best historical novels ever written." - Richard Snow, The New York Times The "Master and Commander" series of books written by Patrick O'Brian is full of action, adventure, intrigue and historical insight. Set during th...
5. Tour A Tall Ship Ahoy!  Here you will find information on tall ships around the world that are open for the public to tour.  All ships are grouped by region of the world so that you can easily find a tall ship near you or your next travel destination. Tour...
6. Tall Ship Art by Geoff Hunt Geoff Hunt is a talented marine artist and expert on naval history. His stunningly detailed paintings take you back to the era when tall ships ruled the seas. Due to the detailed research he conducts on every ship he paints, Hunt is considered an au...
7. Torquay South Devon The English Riviera This is Torquay, South Devon, known as The English Riviera. Best known for Fawlty Towers, Agatha Christie, Palm Trees, Boats, Beaches & Sunshine. There is always something going on in Torquay and there are many attractions such as Living Coasts, Ke...
8. Pirate Garb and Sailors Slops Pirates of the Golden Age of Piracy were sailors and as such, they wore clothing suitable for the job of operating a tall ship. Most had been farmers, laborers, blacksmiths and such who hit on hard times or were pressed into service aboard ship. olde...
9. Tall Ship Movies From swashbuckling pirates to action packed naval battles, tall ship movies rock! Below is a directory of tall ship movies and documentaries that might interest the tall ship fan in you. Where possible, I've listed the tall ships used in the filming...
10. San Diego Art by RD Riccoboni San Diego Fine Art of RD Riccoboni. This online San Diego Art Gallery features the local San Diego landmarks in paintings and drawings by California artist RD (Randy) Riccoboni. Included are paintings and drawing of classic historic landmar...
11. Master and Commander - The Far Side of the World A captivating movie based on the even better "Master and Commander" book series written by the late Patrick O'Brian.  This movie stars Russell Crowe as British Navy Captain "Lucky Jack" Aubrey and Paul Bettany as ship's surge...
12. Charter Boats and Guided Trips This lens has tips on chartering a boat or guide for fishing. Also listed are charter boats, nature cruises, site-seeing tours, fishing charter trips, head boats and fishing guides from all over the world. We would like to hear input and any suggesti...
13. Tall Ships Headquarters A group for tall ship fans and their tall ship lenses. Image is the USS Constitution. (image source)
14. Margaret Muir - author of historical fiction I moved to the beautiful Tamar Valley in Northern Tasmania in 2007. In case you're not sure where Tasmania is, its the island hanging off the bottom corner of Australia.  Since I arrived life has blossomed. I've written two new books. In...
15. Sailing in the Whitsunday Islands Bordered by the Great Barrier Reef and cradled by the calm waters of the Coral Sea, the Whitsundays lies midway along Australia's Queensland coast. The region spans from the beautiful beaches of Bowen in the north to the cane fields and sugar mills...
16. Tall Ships Today! Here to help with any tall ship, sail training, adventure sailing questions.
17. Steve Johnson, Pirate Artist Stephen N Johnson has over 35 years in the field of Architectural design, specializing in amusement parks and historic sailing vessels. At various times over the years he has been Designer, Draftsman, Museum Director, Master Ship Rigger and Project...
18. Lens Harbor - Nautical Lenses by Mac33 Rear Admiral Grace Hopper (US Navy) was quoted as saying "A ship in a harbor is safe, but that is not what a ship is built for." I agree and like to add "Same for lenses." This is the harbor that my nautical themed lenses set sail from. Photo Credi...
19. Model Ships and Boats Handcrafted Models for Hobbyist, Collectors, Home , Office, Hotels and Restaurants Welcome to CrystalCreek providers of collectible Models for those who appreciate quality and fair prices for the artistic models we build. Our model ships are proudl...