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This transportation ClipArt gallery offers 222 images of wind-powered ships, which move by using the wind that blows against the sails of the ship.

An Four-masted barque sailing ship.

Four-masted

An Four-masted barque sailing ship.

The original six frigates of the United States Navy were authorized by the Congress with the Naval Act of 1794. Seen here is one of those frigates in 1812.

United States Frigate of 1812

The original six frigates of the United States Navy were authorized by the Congress with the Naval Act…

An Full-rigged sailing ship.

Full-rigged

An Full-rigged sailing ship.

Fulton destroyed a vessel of two hundred tons burden by using the torpedo, and he convinced the spectators that any ship might be so demolished.

Fulton's Torpedo

Fulton destroyed a vessel of two hundred tons burden by using the torpedo, and he convinced the spectators…

"Nautical, a vessel's standing gaff which has an iron jackstay bolted to its under side." -Whitney, 1911

Railroad Gaff

"Nautical, a vessel's standing gaff which has an iron jackstay bolted to its under side." -Whitney,…

A vessel formerly used extensively in the Mediterranean.

Venetian Galleass

A vessel formerly used extensively in the Mediterranean.

A Spanish galleon was used during wars and during discoveries of the Pacific Coast

Galleon

A Spanish galleon was used during wars and during discoveries of the Pacific Coast

An Elizabethan Galleon.

Galleon

An Elizabethan Galleon.

"Elated by the victory, the Romans now determined to drive Carthage out of the island altogether. This, however, could not be accomplished without a fleet. Such ships as Rome possessed were old and out of date, and a wrecked Carthaginian galley was taken as a model for the new fleet." — The Delphian Society, 1913

Roman galley

"Elated by the victory, the Romans now determined to drive Carthage out of the island altogether. This,…

A small long, narrow boat with a high bow and stern, best known for its use in the canals of Venice.

Gondola

A small long, narrow boat with a high bow and stern, best known for its use in the canals of Venice.

Sea Fight off Goudelour.

Goudelour

Sea Fight off Goudelour.

"The Great Harry, the First Famous Ship of the English Navy, built in 1512."—Scudder, 1897

Great Harry

"The Great Harry, the First Famous Ship of the English Navy, built in 1512."—Scudder, 1897

Illustration of a Greek war-ship from the 5th century BC. There are two masts, a large decorative bird element at the bow, and shell-like enclosure at the stern. Three rows of oars are manned by several men. A large, steering oar at the starboard bow is controlled by a man on a raised platform. A flag flies from the stern.

Greek War-Ship with Three Rows of Oars

Illustration of a Greek war-ship from the 5th century BC. There are two masts, a large decorative bird…

Gunboats in the James River off the Virginia coast. Gunboats were boats used for carrying one or more guns in order to bombard coastal targets.

Gunboats

Gunboats in the James River off the Virginia coast. Gunboats were boats used for carrying one or more…

Types of the 188 gunboats authorized in 1809.

Types of the 188 Gunboats Authorized in 1809

Types of the 188 gunboats authorized in 1809.

The gunboats used in 1807 were wind-powered ships.

Gunboats in 1807

The gunboats used in 1807 were wind-powered ships.

Henry Hudson's ship "Half Moon" on the Hudson River in New York.

Half Moon

Henry Hudson's ship "Half Moon" on the Hudson River in New York.

"A ship of the Hanseatic League." -Breasted, 1914

Hanseatic Ship

"A ship of the Hanseatic League." -Breasted, 1914

A harbor from the era of the Roman Empire.

An Ancient Harbor

A harbor from the era of the Roman Empire.

USS <em>Hartford</em>, a sloop-of-war, was the first ship of the United States Navy named for Hartford, the capital of Connecticut.

The Hartford

USS Hartford, a sloop-of-war, was the first ship of the United States Navy named for Hartford,…

The <em>Hartoford</em> departed the Delaware Capes 28 January, 1862 as flagship of Flag Officer David G. Farragut, the commander of the newly created West Gulf Blockading Squadron.

The Hartford, Farragut's Flagship

The Hartoford departed the Delaware Capes 28 January, 1862 as flagship of Flag Officer David…

The ice-barrier by Captain Wilkes

Ice-Barrier

The ice-barrier by Captain Wilkes

People in a boat landing on an island while the main ship stands along on the ocean during a sunset.

Landing on an Island

People in a boat landing on an island while the main ship stands along on the ocean during a sunset.

&quot;Monkey reefed, said of a sail when the yard is on the cap and the reef-tackles are hauled out.&quot; -Whitney, 1911

Monkey Reef Jib

"Monkey reefed, said of a sail when the yard is on the cap and the reef-tackles are hauled out."…

&quot;Spanish reef, a derisive term for a jib having a knot tied in its head, or for one of the square-sails whose yard has been lowered and left on the cap.&quot; -Whitney, 1911

Spanish Reef Jib

"Spanish reef, a derisive term for a jib having a knot tied in its head, or for one of the square-sails…

In February 1800 <em>Constellation</em> fought a night encounter with the frigate <em>La Vengeance</em>. <em>Constellation</em> was victorious after a five-hour battle.

Capture of La Vengeance by Constellation

In February 1800 Constellation fought a night encounter with the frigate La Vengeance.…

Magellan's ship that sailed around the world.

Magellan

Magellan's ship that sailed around the world.

The U.S. Sloop of War <em>Marion</em>.

Marion

The U.S. Sloop of War Marion.

The Mayflower

Mayflower

The Mayflower

The Mayflower, the ship the Pilgrims took to America.

Mayflower

The Mayflower, the ship the Pilgrims took to America.

The ship that the Pilgrims came to America on.

Mayflower

The ship that the Pilgrims came to America on.

The Mayflower is the ship that the Pilgrims sailed on from England to Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Mayflower

The Mayflower is the ship that the Pilgrims sailed on from England to Plymouth, Massachusetts.

The ship that transported the Pilgrims from Plymouth, England to Plymouth, Massachusetts, which would later become the Plymouth Colony.

The Mayflower

The ship that transported the Pilgrims from Plymouth, England to Plymouth, Massachusetts, which would…

One of the ships used to transport the English Separatists to Plymouth, Massachusetts.

The Mayflower

One of the ships used to transport the English Separatists to Plymouth, Massachusetts.

The ship that transported the English pilgrims from Plymouth, England to Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620.

The Mayflower

The ship that transported the English pilgrims from Plymouth, England to Plymouth, Massachusetts in…

Merchant Sailing Ship

View on the Coast of Mount Desert Island, Maine.

Mount Desert Island

View on the Coast of Mount Desert Island, Maine.

The Nautical School Ship at St. Mary's.

Nautical School

The Nautical School Ship at St. Mary's.

Three ships engaged in a naval battle.

Naval Battle

Three ships engaged in a naval battle.

A ship of the American Navy in the late 18th century.

Naval Ship

A ship of the American Navy in the late 18th century.

A drawing of the discovery of the New World.

The New World

A drawing of the discovery of the New World.

An East Indiaman, the "Newcastle."

Newcastle

An East Indiaman, the "Newcastle."

The Nina, a ship that came to America with Columbus

Nina

The Nina, a ship that came to America with Columbus

The Nina was Columbus' smallest ship in his fleet when he set sail and landed in America.

The Nina

The Nina was Columbus' smallest ship in his fleet when he set sail and landed in America.

The Norfolk Naval Yard, also known as the Norfolk Naval Shipyard became an integral shipyard during the Civil War. In 1861, Virginia joined the Confederate States of America. The shipyard commander feared that the Confederacy would take control of the shipyard so he ordered it to be burned. However, the Confederates still took over the shipyard without armed conflict which caused the Union forced to withdrawal to Fort Monroe.

Norfolk Navy Yard Burning

The Norfolk Naval Yard, also known as the Norfolk Naval Shipyard became an integral shipyard during…

Norman ship from Bayeux Tapestry

Norman ship from Bayeux Tapestry

Norman ship from Bayeux Tapestry

A large group of travelers in boats sailing on to the discovery of Lebanon.

Phoenician Fleet on a Voyage of Discovery

A large group of travelers in boats sailing on to the discovery of Lebanon.

A boat used by pilots for cruising off shore to meet incoming ships.

Coast Pilot

A boat used by pilots for cruising off shore to meet incoming ships.

A boat of Sumatra and the Malay archipelago, with from one to three masts, generally two, carrying square sails, and having much overhang or prejection at both stem and stern.

Pindjajap

A boat of Sumatra and the Malay archipelago, with from one to three masts, generally two, carrying square…

The Pinta, a ship that came to America with Columbus

Pinta

The Pinta, a ship that came to America with Columbus

The Pinta was Columbus' 2nd largest ship in his fleet.

The Pinta

The Pinta was Columbus' 2nd largest ship in his fleet.

Port Eads, Louisiana, is located at the southern tip of the Mississippi River, also known as South Pass in Plaquemines Parish. It is the southern most point in Louisiana.

Port Eads

Port Eads, Louisiana, is located at the southern tip of the Mississippi River, also known as South Pass…

The Confederate privateer ship USS Sumter.

Privateer Ship Sumter

The Confederate privateer ship USS Sumter.

A proa boat with outrigger. Very swift and agile.

Proa

A proa boat with outrigger. Very swift and agile.

This illustration displays an elevation view of the proa. A proa is a type of sailing vessel with multi hulls.

Elevation View of Proa

This illustration displays an elevation view of the proa. A proa is a type of sailing vessel with multi…

This illustration displays an end view of the proa. A proa is a type of sailing vessel with multi hulls.

End View of Proa

This illustration displays an end view of the proa. A proa is a type of sailing vessel with multi hulls.

This illustration displays a plan view of the proa. A proa is a type of sailing vessel with multi hulls.

Plan View of Proa

This illustration displays a plan view of the proa. A proa is a type of sailing vessel with multi hulls.

A broad flat bottom boat, used for transporting the products of India down the Ganges. It is from 40 to 65 feet long, lightly made, and capable of conveying heavy cargo.

Puteli

A broad flat bottom boat, used for transporting the products of India down the Ganges. It is from 40…

"A sloop-yacht with a jib, the jib-stay being fastened to a bowsprit." -Whitney, 1911

Raceabout

"A sloop-yacht with a jib, the jib-stay being fastened to a bowsprit." -Whitney, 1911

A three cornered sail set on schooners in windy conditions.

Raffle

A three cornered sail set on schooners in windy conditions.