16th century sailing boat hi-res stock photography and images

An ancient German clock, 16th century Stock Photo

RMGN5D3G–An ancient German clock, 16th century

Man-of-war of the 16th century. Stock Photo

RMBXFW7N–Man-of-war of the 16th century.

Warship. Sailing ship. 16th century. Engraving. Stock Photo

RM2M3H0D9–Warship. Sailing ship. 16th century. Engraving.

Galeasse - ketch used by pirates in 16th century. Both a sailing ship and rowing boat Stock Photo

RMERGBM7–Galeasse - ketch used by pirates in 16th century. Both a sailing ship and rowing boat

Europe. Maritime history. Galleon. 16th century. Engraving. Stock Photo

RM2XJ3KCD–Europe. Maritime history. Galleon. 16th century. Engraving.

English sailing boats, 16th century Stock Photo

RMG300WC–English sailing boats, 16th century

The Galleon. Sailing ship. Modern Age. 16th-17th century. Engraving. Stock Photo

RMG405A8–The Galleon. Sailing ship. Modern Age. 16th-17th century. Engraving.

Italy: Detail from an illustration of Venice showing lateen- (triangular-) and square--rigged ships. Illustration by Frans Hogenberg (1535-1590), 16th century. For centuries Venice was Europe’s prime trading partner with the Middle East and the Byzantine Empire in particular. Venetian naval and commercial power was unrivalled in Europe until it lost a series of wars to the Ottoman armies in the 15th century. The city lost some 50,000 people to the Black Death in 1575-77, but remained a major manufacturing center and port well into the 18th century. Stock Photo

RM2B00TYR–Italy: Detail from an illustration of Venice showing lateen- (triangular-) and square--rigged ships. Illustration by Frans Hogenberg (1535-1590), 16th century. For centuries Venice was Europe’s prime trading partner with the Middle East and the Byzantine Empire in particular. Venetian naval and commercial power was unrivalled in Europe until it lost a series of wars to the Ottoman armies in the 15th century. The city lost some 50,000 people to the Black Death in 1575-77, but remained a major manufacturing center and port well into the 18th century.

Europe. Modern period. Deck of 16th century vessel. Engraving, 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2XKHTM2–Europe. Modern period. Deck of 16th century vessel. Engraving, 19th century.

Lisbon, Portugal - March the 1st, 2020: Glazed tile wall depicting Belem Tower at 16th Century with sailing boat departure. Scene made by Sant’Anna Fa Stock Photo

RF2BADG6P–Lisbon, Portugal - March the 1st, 2020: Glazed tile wall depicting Belem Tower at 16th Century with sailing boat departure. Scene made by Sant’Anna Fa

RM2H1D5MN–Lisbon, Portugal - March the 1st, 2020: Glazed tile wall depicting Belem Tower at 16th Century with sailing boat departure. Scene made by Sant’Anna Fa

Wizard Sells Magic Wind Knot, 1555 Stock Photo

RM2BE11A2–Wizard Sells Magic Wind Knot, 1555

Woodcut print depicting how the distance between the shore and the ship was observed. Dated 16th Century Stock Photo

RM2JYWC90–Woodcut print depicting how the distance between the shore and the ship was observed. Dated 16th Century

An English ship of around 1540. From The Romance of the Merchant Ship, published 1931. Stock Photo

RMDF6RK4–An English ship of around 1540. From The Romance of the Merchant Ship, published 1931.

Italy/Venice: Francesco Duodo (16 December 1518 – 16 November 1592), Admiral of the Republic of Venice and Captain of Brescia, receiving a palm leaf from a female saint holding a pine cone, beneath a vision of the Holy Spirit. Illustration, 16th century. For centuries Venice was Europe’s prime trading partner with the Middle East and the Byzantine Empire in particular. Venetian naval and commercial power was unrivalled in Europe until it lost a series of wars to the Ottoman armies in the 15th century. The city lost some 50,000 people to the Black Death in 1575-1577. Stock Photo

RM2B01GFX–Italy/Venice: Francesco Duodo (16 December 1518 – 16 November 1592), Admiral of the Republic of Venice and Captain of Brescia, receiving a palm leaf from a female saint holding a pine cone, beneath a vision of the Holy Spirit. Illustration, 16th century. For centuries Venice was Europe’s prime trading partner with the Middle East and the Byzantine Empire in particular. Venetian naval and commercial power was unrivalled in Europe until it lost a series of wars to the Ottoman armies in the 15th century. The city lost some 50,000 people to the Black Death in 1575-1577.

El Galeón Andalucía 16th 17th century trade exploration sail ship docked moored in St Katharine Docks, London, England Stock Photo

RM2Y9EF9P–El Galeón Andalucía 16th 17th century trade exploration sail ship docked moored in St Katharine Docks, London, England

Sailing ships, Willem Barents (1550-1597), 16th century, Netherlands, explorer, navigator, northern Arctic Ocean, symbols, sun, wind, historical Stock Photo

RM2MCX870–Sailing ships, Willem Barents (1550-1597), 16th century, Netherlands, explorer, navigator, northern Arctic Ocean, symbols, sun, wind, historical

Sailing vessels. History. 16th century. Engraving colored. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain. Stock Photo

RMD951EW–Sailing vessels. History. 16th century. Engraving colored. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain.

River Landscape by Jan Brueghel the Elder 1568-1625 The Brueghel family ( Bruegel or Breughel ), Flemish painters 16th - 17th century, Belgian, Belgium. Stock Photo

RM2B7DN63–River Landscape by Jan Brueghel the Elder 1568-1625 The Brueghel family ( Bruegel or Breughel ), Flemish painters 16th - 17th century, Belgian, Belgium.

Noah's Ark revolves around the Kaaba in Mecca, submerged by the universal flood. Miniature, 16th century. Topkapi Museum. Library. Istanbul Turkey. Stock Photo

RMKYHFK7–Noah's Ark revolves around the Kaaba in Mecca, submerged by the universal flood. Miniature, 16th century. Topkapi Museum. Library. Istanbul Turkey.

16th century south-east view of London over River Thames in 1550. Victorian engraving circa 1880. Stock Photo

RMJ2T7P2–16th century south-east view of London over River Thames in 1550. Victorian engraving circa 1880.

A late 19th Century illustration of Spanish explorers descending the Mississippi River following the death of Hernando de Soto (1500-1542). A Spanish explorer and conquistador, he was best known for leading the first European expedition deep into the territory of the modern-day United States through Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and most likely Arkansas. He was the first European documented as having crossed the Mississippi River. Stock Photo

RM2HC5F71–A late 19th Century illustration of Spanish explorers descending the Mississippi River following the death of Hernando de Soto (1500-1542). A Spanish explorer and conquistador, he was best known for leading the first European expedition deep into the territory of the modern-day United States through Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and most likely Arkansas. He was the first European documented as having crossed the Mississippi River.

Tunis - 16th century map (modern day Tunisia). (from Sphere des deux Mondes 1555) Stock Photo

RMERGBNJ–Tunis - 16th century map (modern day Tunisia). (from Sphere des deux Mondes 1555)

19th Century view of Blackrock Castle, built 1772, on the River Lee, Cork City, Ireland Stock Photo

RMHABY8K–19th Century view of Blackrock Castle, built 1772, on the River Lee, Cork City, Ireland

RMG300WP–English sailing boats, 16th century

Portuguese Carrack from the 16th century. Oil on canvas by Joao Vaz (1859-1931). Maritime Museum. Lisbon, Portugal. Stock Photo

RM2RH6604–Portuguese Carrack from the 16th century. Oil on canvas by Joao Vaz (1859-1931). Maritime Museum. Lisbon, Portugal.

Sea monsters surround a ship in the open seas. From a 16th century engraving by Adriaen Collaert. Stock Photo

RM2PHEAXY–Sea monsters surround a ship in the open seas. From a 16th century engraving by Adriaen Collaert.

RM2XKHTM1–Europe. Modern period. Deck of 16th century vessel. Engraving, 19th century.

RF2BADGDC–Lisbon, Portugal - March the 1st, 2020: Glazed tile wall depicting Belem Tower at 16th Century with sailing boat departure. Scene made by Sant’Anna Fa

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.

1870: A view from the gate of Chepstow Castle in Monmouthshire, Wales.Chepstow Castle in Monmouthshire, Wales is the oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain. Located above cliffs on the River Wye, construction began in 1067. By the 16th century its military importance had waned and parts of its structure were converted into domestic ranges. Although re-garrisoned during and after the English Civil War, by the 1700s it fell into decay. Stock Photo

RMK0CYHK–1870: A view from the gate of Chepstow Castle in Monmouthshire, Wales.Chepstow Castle in Monmouthshire, Wales is the oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain. Located above cliffs on the River Wye, construction began in 1067. By the 16th century its military importance had waned and parts of its structure were converted into domestic ranges. Although re-garrisoned during and after the English Civil War, by the 1700s it fell into decay.

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.

The Henry Grace à Dieu, aka Great Harry, an English carrack of the King's Fleet in the 16th century and in her day the largest warship in the world serving as Henry VIII's flagship. Illustration as depicted in the Anthony Roll, a written record of ships of the English Tudor navy of the 1540s, named after its creator, Anthony Anthony. NB This colour version has been digitally corrected to remove page folds, (most of the) blemishes and imperfections. Stock Photo

RM2F8GEW0–The Henry Grace à Dieu, aka Great Harry, an English carrack of the King's Fleet in the 16th century and in her day the largest warship in the world serving as Henry VIII's flagship. Illustration as depicted in the Anthony Roll, a written record of ships of the English Tudor navy of the 1540s, named after its creator, Anthony Anthony. NB This colour version has been digitally corrected to remove page folds, (most of the) blemishes and imperfections.

Galley. 16th century. Illustration, 19th century. Illustration of General History of Spain, 1879, Spain. Stock Photo

RMG3T09E–Galley. 16th century. Illustration, 19th century. Illustration of General History of Spain, 1879, Spain.

Rope puley block of the mizzen mast, El Galeón Andalucía 16th 17th century trade exploration sail ship moored in St Katharine Docks, London, England Stock Photo

RM2Y9EF5G–Rope puley block of the mizzen mast, El Galeón Andalucía 16th 17th century trade exploration sail ship moored in St Katharine Docks, London, England

The Henry Grace à Dieu, aka Great Harry, an English carrack of the King's Fleet in the 16th century as depicted in the Anthony Roll. In her day the largest warship in the world serving as Henry VIII's flagship. Built by William Bond (master shipwright) under the direction of Robert Brygandine (clerk of the ships), she was 165 feet (50 m) long, weighed 1,000 tons and had a complement of 700 men. The Anthony Roll was a written record of ships of the English Tudor navy of the 1540s, named after its creator, Anthony Anthony. Stock Photo

RM2F8GF7E–The Henry Grace à Dieu, aka Great Harry, an English carrack of the King's Fleet in the 16th century as depicted in the Anthony Roll. In her day the largest warship in the world serving as Henry VIII's flagship. Built by William Bond (master shipwright) under the direction of Robert Brygandine (clerk of the ships), she was 165 feet (50 m) long, weighed 1,000 tons and had a complement of 700 men. The Anthony Roll was a written record of ships of the English Tudor navy of the 1540s, named after its creator, Anthony Anthony.

English ship of 1574. From The Romance of the Merchant Ship, published 1931. Stock Photo

RMDF6RR3–English ship of 1574. From The Romance of the Merchant Ship, published 1931.

Fishing boats beside Tilbury Fort, also known historically as the Thermitage Bulwark and the West Tilbury Blockhouse, an artillery fort on the north bank of the River Thames in Essex, England. The earliest version of the fort, comprising a small blockhouse with artillery covering the river, was constructed by King Henry VIII to protect London against attack from France as part of his Device programme. It was reinforced during the 1588 Spanish Armada invasion scare, after which it was reinforced with earthwork bastion. Stock Photo

RMPCTMT2–Fishing boats beside Tilbury Fort, also known historically as the Thermitage Bulwark and the West Tilbury Blockhouse, an artillery fort on the north bank of the River Thames in Essex, England. The earliest version of the fort, comprising a small blockhouse with artillery covering the river, was constructed by King Henry VIII to protect London against attack from France as part of his Device programme. It was reinforced during the 1588 Spanish Armada invasion scare, after which it was reinforced with earthwork bastion.

Foundation of Baracoa, (16th century), 1920s. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7EGGG–Foundation of Baracoa, (16th century), 1920s. Artist: Unknown

A 19th Century view of Castletown, a seaside town and small fishing port on the Isle of Man, a self-governing British Crown dependency in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. The harbour is overlooked by Castle Rushen (left), originally built in 1265 for a Norse king, then fortified and added to by successive rulers between the 13th and 16th centuries. The town was the site of a number of sieges and battles, during the years when control of the island passed between the Norse, Scots and English. Stock Photo

RMT687PF–A 19th Century view of Castletown, a seaside town and small fishing port on the Isle of Man, a self-governing British Crown dependency in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. The harbour is overlooked by Castle Rushen (left), originally built in 1265 for a Norse king, then fortified and added to by successive rulers between the 13th and 16th centuries. The town was the site of a number of sieges and battles, during the years when control of the island passed between the Norse, Scots and English.

Spanish caravel of the 15th or 16th century of a type possibly used by Columbus on one of his voyages to the Americas. Stock Photo

RMBXD767–Spanish caravel of the 15th or 16th century of a type possibly used by Columbus on one of his voyages to the Americas.

Soldiers aboard a sailing ship, woodcut by Urs Graf, 1521, from two Tales of Chivalry. Boat containing rowing soldiers with oars to left, with one man on the stern with an oar. In the distance, islands and another ship. Stock Photo

RMERHCWA–Soldiers aboard a sailing ship, woodcut by Urs Graf, 1521, from two Tales of Chivalry. Boat containing rowing soldiers with oars to left, with one man on the stern with an oar. In the distance, islands and another ship.

Henry VIII of England’s Mary Rose, formidable Man-of-War flagship of the English fleet in 16th century Stock Photo

RFWKA9KX–Henry VIII of England’s Mary Rose, formidable Man-of-War flagship of the English fleet in 16th century

Andalusian Galleon, sailing replica of a 16th-17th century galleon, moored in the port of Malaga, Spain. Stock Photo

RM2K17MYG–Andalusian Galleon, sailing replica of a 16th-17th century galleon, moored in the port of Malaga, Spain.

a sailing ship of the 16th Century anchored between high rocks in shallow waters, 3d computer graphics Stock Photo

RFDWHR44–a sailing ship of the 16th Century anchored between high rocks in shallow waters, 3d computer graphics

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.

Portuguese war galleon developed in the early 16th century. Model. Maritime Museum. Lisbon, Portugal. Stock Photo

RM2PK9N66–Portuguese war galleon developed in the early 16th century. Model. Maritime Museum. Lisbon, Portugal.

Masts,Crows Nest,Rope Rigging And Flags Of The Replica Golden Hind Galleon Moored In Brixham Harbour, Devon UK Stock Photo

RM2Y27R4D–Masts,Crows Nest,Rope Rigging And Flags Of The Replica Golden Hind Galleon Moored In Brixham Harbour, Devon UK

River Landscape by Joseph van Bredael 1688-1739, Flemish painters 16th - 17th century, Belgian, Belgium. Stock Photo

RM2B7DN53–River Landscape by Joseph van Bredael 1688-1739, Flemish painters 16th - 17th century, Belgian, Belgium.

The Golden Hinde replica of Sir Francis Drake's Elizabethan vessel which circumnavigated the globe in the 16th century, passes under the raised Tower bridge on the River Thames in London on her way to berth at Tower Pier where she will be open to the public. The square-rigged sailing galleon has a colourful history of her own, having completed the same voyage some four hundred years later, when she left England in 1974 on the six years trip. Stock Photo

RMG5YDM7–The Golden Hinde replica of Sir Francis Drake's Elizabethan vessel which circumnavigated the globe in the 16th century, passes under the raised Tower bridge on the River Thames in London on her way to berth at Tower Pier where she will be open to the public. The square-rigged sailing galleon has a colourful history of her own, having completed the same voyage some four hundred years later, when she left England in 1974 on the six years trip.

Lindisfarne Castle, on a whinstone hill called Beblowebuilt, the highest point of the island of Lindisfarne aka Holy Island, off the northeast coast of Northumberland, England. Small by the usual standards, it was built in 1550, around the time that Lindisfarne Priory went out of use, and stones from the priory were used as building material. With a recorded history from the 6th century AD, Holy Island was an important centre of Celtic Christianity. Stock Photo

RM2DATXAB–Lindisfarne Castle, on a whinstone hill called Beblowebuilt, the highest point of the island of Lindisfarne aka Holy Island, off the northeast coast of Northumberland, England. Small by the usual standards, it was built in 1550, around the time that Lindisfarne Priory went out of use, and stones from the priory were used as building material. With a recorded history from the 6th century AD, Holy Island was an important centre of Celtic Christianity.

Carrack 'Santa Cruz'. Depiction of the miracle made by St. Francis Xavier, when sailing from Macau (China) to Japan. By soaking his feet in the sea, he converted salt water into fresh water, thus saving the crew and passengers of the boat from dying of thirst. Anonymous, 17th century. Oil on wood. Maritime Museum. Lisbon, Portugal. Stock Photo

RM2RH65YJ–Carrack 'Santa Cruz'. Depiction of the miracle made by St. Francis Xavier, when sailing from Macau (China) to Japan. By soaking his feet in the sea, he converted salt water into fresh water, thus saving the crew and passengers of the boat from dying of thirst. Anonymous, 17th century. Oil on wood. Maritime Museum. Lisbon, Portugal.

RMG3T0B0–Galley. 16th century. Illustration, 19th century. Illustration of General History of Spain, 1879, Spain.

1870: Fisherman at the gateway to Bayard's Cove Fort, also known historically as Berescove or Bearscore Castle; it's an English 16th-century artillery blockhouse, built to defend the harbour entrance at Dartmouth in Devon, England Stock Photo

RMK9KYBA–1870: Fisherman at the gateway to Bayard's Cove Fort, also known historically as Berescove or Bearscore Castle; it's an English 16th-century artillery blockhouse, built to defend the harbour entrance at Dartmouth in Devon, England

Modern Age. The galley. 16th century. Engraving, 19th century. Color. Stock Photo

RMG405GG–Modern Age. The galley. 16th century. Engraving, 19th century. Color.

France, Seine-Maritime, Bardouville, Armada 2023, El Galeon, replica of a 16th century Spanish galleon, sails up the Seine river Stock Photo

RM2RFF2WW–France, Seine-Maritime, Bardouville, Armada 2023, El Galeon, replica of a 16th century Spanish galleon, sails up the Seine river

RM2PKT32R–Carrack 'Santa Cruz'. Depiction of the miracle made by St. Francis Xavier, when sailing from Macau (China) to Japan. By soaking his feet in the sea, he converted salt water into fresh water, thus saving the crew and passengers of the boat from dying of thirst. Anonymous, 17th century. Oil on wood. Detail. Maritime Museum. Lisbon, Portugal.

Replica of the nao Victoria, in the 16th century circumnavigated the Earth for the first time. Stock Photo

RFPBKN0N–Replica of the nao Victoria, in the 16th century circumnavigated the Earth for the first time.

The Drommedaris was built as a defence tower as part of the 16th-century town walls. old Port Harbour VOC Dutch The Netherlands Holland. Stock Photo

RMBRB4XF–The Drommedaris was built as a defence tower as part of the 16th-century town walls. old Port Harbour VOC Dutch The Netherlands Holland.

Greece/Turkey: The Battle of Lepanto, 7 October 1571. Anonymous oil on canvas painting, late 16th century. The Battle of Lepanto took place on 7 October 1571 when a fleet of the Holy League, a coalition of Catholic maritime states, decisively defeated the main fleet of the Ottoman Empire in five hours of fighting on the northern edge of the Gulf of Patras, off western Greece. The Ottoman forces sailing westwards from their naval station in Lepanto met the Holy League forces, which had come from Messina. Stock Photo

RM2B01GF2–Greece/Turkey: The Battle of Lepanto, 7 October 1571. Anonymous oil on canvas painting, late 16th century. The Battle of Lepanto took place on 7 October 1571 when a fleet of the Holy League, a coalition of Catholic maritime states, decisively defeated the main fleet of the Ottoman Empire in five hours of fighting on the northern edge of the Gulf of Patras, off western Greece. The Ottoman forces sailing westwards from their naval station in Lepanto met the Holy League forces, which had come from Messina.

Sailing boat, seafaring ex voto, Italy, 16th century. Stock Photo

RMF029JA–Sailing boat, seafaring ex voto, Italy, 16th century.

Naval warfare was dominated by sailing ships from the 16th to the mid 19th century. Stock Photo

RMHG65RD–Naval warfare was dominated by sailing ships from the 16th to the mid 19th century.

RM2K17MY1–Andalusian Galleon, sailing replica of a 16th-17th century galleon, moored in the port of Malaga, Spain.

Galley - 16h century. Ship used by pirates. Stock Photo

RMERGBNK–Galley - 16h century. Ship used by pirates.

1870: Sailing boats drawn up on a promontory in Linlithgow Loch below Linlithgow Palace or castle. It was one of the principal residences of the monarchs of Scotland in the 15th and 16th centuries. Although maintained after Scotland's monarchs left for England in 1603, the palace was little used, and was burned out in 1746. Near the town of Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, Stock Photo

RMJPMJGN–1870: Sailing boats drawn up on a promontory in Linlithgow Loch below Linlithgow Palace or castle. It was one of the principal residences of the monarchs of Scotland in the 15th and 16th centuries. Although maintained after Scotland's monarchs left for England in 1603, the palace was little used, and was burned out in 1746. Near the town of Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland,

RM2PK9NTW–Portuguese Carrack from the 16th century. Oil on canvas by Joao Vaz (1859-1931). Maritime Museum. Lisbon, Portugal.

A late 19th century view of Chepstow Castle in Monmouthshire, Wales, is located above cliffs on the River Wye, Construction began in 1067 under the instruction of the Norman Lord William FitzOsbern. Originally known as Striguil, it was the southernmost of a chain of castles built in the Welsh Marches. In the 12th century the castle was used in the conquest of Gwent, the first independent Welsh kingdom to be conquered by the Normans, however, by the 16th century its military importance had waned and parts of its structure were converted into domestic ranges. Stock Photo

RM2G503MC–A late 19th century view of Chepstow Castle in Monmouthshire, Wales, is located above cliffs on the River Wye, Construction began in 1067 under the instruction of the Norman Lord William FitzOsbern. Originally known as Striguil, it was the southernmost of a chain of castles built in the Welsh Marches. In the 12th century the castle was used in the conquest of Gwent, the first independent Welsh kingdom to be conquered by the Normans, however, by the 16th century its military importance had waned and parts of its structure were converted into domestic ranges.

Replica of a three-masted 16th-century 'karaka' sailing ship sailing away with tourists from the Port of Gruz in Dubrovnik, Croatia Stock Photo

RM2DGBP69–Replica of a three-masted 16th-century 'karaka' sailing ship sailing away with tourists from the Port of Gruz in Dubrovnik, Croatia

city of Leiden, provincof South Holland, Netherlands, on the canal Galcewater ,vieof sailing boat. moored along Kort Galgewwaterr street and the Windmill 'De Put' also known as Rembrandt's windmill, The citof Leiden is known for its secular architecture, his canals, his universitof 1590, the nativitof Rembrand, the city where flowered the first bulof tulip in Europe in the 16th century Stock Photo

RM2B6JM2D–city of Leiden, provincof South Holland, Netherlands, on the canal Galcewater ,vieof sailing boat. moored along Kort Galgewwaterr street and the Windmill 'De Put' also known as Rembrandt's windmill, The citof Leiden is known for its secular architecture, his canals, his universitof 1590, the nativitof Rembrand, the city where flowered the first bulof tulip in Europe in the 16th century

Nao Victoria arriving in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). It was one of the fight ships of the Magellan expedition, that departured from Seville in 1519 and came back after going around the world. Engraving of 1726. Later colouration. Stock Photo

RM2AHMPJD–Nao Victoria arriving in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). It was one of the fight ships of the Magellan expedition, that departured from Seville in 1519 and came back after going around the world. Engraving of 1726. Later colouration.

Pulleys and rigging up the go side of a recreated 16th Century British sailing ship in Jamestown, Virginia Stock Photo

RF2M7AEBT–Pulleys and rigging up the go side of a recreated 16th Century British sailing ship in Jamestown, Virginia

The historic ship docked in Vila do Conde, Porto district, North Region, Portugal Stock Photo

RF2G209YW–The historic ship docked in Vila do Conde, Porto district, North Region, Portugal

The Sea Lion, A Replica Of A Late 16th Century British Three Masted, Square Rigged Sailing Ship Barcelona Beach, New York, USA Stock Photo

RFD9M45J–The Sea Lion, A Replica Of A Late 16th Century British Three Masted, Square Rigged Sailing Ship Barcelona Beach, New York, USA

The Galleon. Sailing ship. Modern Age. 16th-17th century. Engraving. Color. Stock Photo

RMG405EK–The Galleon. Sailing ship. Modern Age. 16th-17th century. Engraving. Color.

RM2RFF2XG–France, Seine-Maritime, Bardouville, Armada 2023, El Galeon, replica of a 16th century Spanish galleon, sails up the Seine river

Modern Age. Late 16th century ship. Engraving, 19th century. Stock Photo

RMG405B9–Modern Age. Late 16th century ship. Engraving, 19th century.

RMRC4FHY–Sailing vessels. History. 16th century. Engraving colored. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain.

Modern Age. Late 16th century ship. Engraving, 19th century. Color. Stock Photo

RMG405HD–Modern Age. Late 16th century ship. Engraving, 19th century. Color.

Sweden,Stockholm,Djurgarden,Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet),Vasa,17th century ship refloated and renovated Stock Photo

RMM0X4J0–Sweden,Stockholm,Djurgarden,Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet),Vasa,17th century ship refloated and renovated

Age of Discovery. The Caravel. 15th-16th century. Engraving. 19th century. Stock Photo

RMG405AF–Age of Discovery. The Caravel. 15th-16th century. Engraving. 19th century.

Model of Dutch fluyt 16th century sailing ship designed for cheap, efficient transoceanic delivery. Maritime Museum in Elsinore / Helsingør, Denmark. Stock Photo

RMH9MBK9–Model of Dutch fluyt 16th century sailing ship designed for cheap, efficient transoceanic delivery. Maritime Museum in Elsinore / Helsingør, Denmark.

Age of Discovery. The Caravel. 15th-16th century. Engraving. 19th century. Color. Stock Photo

RMG405FD–Age of Discovery. The Caravel. 15th-16th century. Engraving. 19th century. Color.

RM2K17MY8–Andalusian Galleon, sailing replica of a 16th-17th century galleon, moored in the port of Malaga, Spain.

Modern Age. The galley. 16th century. Engraving, 19th century. Stock Photo

RMG405C1–Modern Age. The galley. 16th century. Engraving, 19th century.

RM2PK9NW4–Carrack 'Santa Cruz'. Depiction of the miracle made by St. Francis Xavier, when sailing from Macau (China) to Japan. By soaking his feet in the sea, he converted salt water into fresh water, thus saving the crew and passengers of the boat from dying of thirst. Anonymous, 17th century. Oil on wood. Maritime Museum. Lisbon, Portugal.

Caravels from Libre de cololat tractat dels fet maritims 1502. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMAEXKB7–Caravels from Libre de cololat tractat dels fet maritims 1502. Hand-colored woodcut

Engagement between Spanish galleon and Dutch ship (16th century) Stock Photo

RMERGBP2–Engagement between Spanish galleon and Dutch ship (16th century)

A Naval Encounter between Dutch and Spanish Warships 16th century Stock Photo

RM2YRM8F1–A Naval Encounter between Dutch and Spanish Warships 16th century

1956 : The SS holm , after the crash with the SS Andrea Doria . The Andrea Doria was an ocean liner for the Italian Line (Societa' di navigazione Italia) home ported in Genoa, Italy . Named after the 16th century Genoese admiral Andrea Doria . Launched on June 16, 1951, the ship undertook its maiden voyage on January 14, 1953 . On July 25, 1956, while sailing off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts bound for New York City, the Andrea Doria collided with the eastward-bound SS holm of the Swedish-American Line in what was to become one of history's most famous maritime disasters. Struck Stock Photo

RM2PBEWB4–1956 : The SS holm , after the crash with the SS Andrea Doria . The Andrea Doria was an ocean liner for the Italian Line (Societa' di navigazione Italia) home ported in Genoa, Italy . Named after the 16th century Genoese admiral Andrea Doria . Launched on June 16, 1951, the ship undertook its maiden voyage on January 14, 1953 . On July 25, 1956, while sailing off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts bound for New York City, the Andrea Doria collided with the eastward-bound SS holm of the Swedish-American Line in what was to become one of history's most famous maritime disasters. Struck

Detail of an island maze, from the 'Landscape in Spring - May' painted by Valckenborch or Lucas van Valckenborch the Elder (1535–1597), a Flemish painter, mainly known for his landscapes. Stock Photo

RM2E2GDBR–Detail of an island maze, from the 'Landscape in Spring - May' painted by Valckenborch or Lucas van Valckenborch the Elder (1535–1597), a Flemish painter, mainly known for his landscapes.

'River Scene with Boats and Figures', late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Jan Brueghel the Elder. Stock Photo

RMMPXJTR–'River Scene with Boats and Figures', late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Jan Brueghel the Elder.

The Great Ship of bookstores, end of the sixteenth century Stock Photo

RMGN5CYX–The Great Ship of bookstores, end of the sixteenth century

Hull Castle was an artillery fort in Kingston upon Hull in England. Together with two supporting blockhouses, it defended the eastern side of the River Hull, and was constructed by King Henry VIII to protect against attack from France as part of his Device programme in 1542. During the 16th and 17th centuries, the defences were used to imprison Catholic recusants, who were often held in harsh conditions. The castle and blockhouses saw service during the sieges of the English Civil War in the 1640s, and remained in used during the interregnum. Stock Photo

RMR3KHB1–Hull Castle was an artillery fort in Kingston upon Hull in England. Together with two supporting blockhouses, it defended the eastern side of the River Hull, and was constructed by King Henry VIII to protect against attack from France as part of his Device programme in 1542. During the 16th and 17th centuries, the defences were used to imprison Catholic recusants, who were often held in harsh conditions. The castle and blockhouses saw service during the sieges of the English Civil War in the 1640s, and remained in used during the interregnum.

Sir Francis Drake attacking the Spanish Armada, 1588 Stock Photo

RM2APB6X4–Sir Francis Drake attacking the Spanish Armada, 1588

Henry Grace à Dieu 'Henry Grace of God', aka Great Harry. English carrack or 'great ship' of the 16th century. Stock Photo

RMDF6RMY–Henry Grace à Dieu 'Henry Grace of God', aka Great Harry. English carrack or 'great ship' of the 16th century.

RM2PKT32W–Carrack 'Santa Cruz'. Depiction of the miracle made by St. Francis Xavier, when sailing from Macau (China) to Japan. By soaking his feet in the sea, he converted salt water into fresh water, thus saving the crew and passengers of the boat from dying of thirst. Anonymous, 17th century. Oil on wood. Maritime Museum. Lisbon, Portugal.