The Maritime Library
Maritime History Books
Explore historic ships, naval battles, ocean voyages and lighthouse history through our carefully selected books.
Seafaring Women Through History | Jo Stanley | Paperback
Sextant | David Barrie | Paperback
Folklore of the Sea | Margaret Baker | Hardback
The Turning Tide | Jon Gower | Paperback
The Spanish Armada | Rupert Matthews | Paperback
Pacific: An Ocean of Wonders | Philip Hatfield | Hardback
The Lighthouse Stevensons | Bella Bathurst | Paperback
Madhouse at the End of the Earth | Julian Sancton | Paperback
The White Ship | Charles Spencer | Paperback
Prints
Our collection features a variety of styles and techniques, from classic oil paintings to detailed engravings and lithographs. Each piece of art is carefully selected for its historical significance, aesthetic appeal, and artistic quality, and is sure to delight collectors and enthusiasts alike
The Rainbow | Ivan Aivazovsky | 1873
Ship Twelve Apostles | Ivan Aivazovsky | 1897
Gathering Storm | Ivan Aivazovsky | 1899
Loss of the Royal George | John Christian Schetky | 1840
The Battle of Navarino | Ambroise Louis Garneray | 1827–1830
Meteoric Shower as Seen off Cape Florida | John C. Adams | 1891
Real Carlos | Alejo Berlinguero | 18th Century
Battle of Cape Lopez | Charles Edward Dixon | 20 Century
Classical Artworks
Original fine art, carefully selected for its historical significance, artistic quality, and aesthetic appeal. Many of our paintings date back centuries, offering a window into the past
American War Of Independence | Francis Holman | 18th Century
The Herring Net | Winslow Homer | 1900
Ship Sailing Hay Barge Off The Coast | English School | 1870
The Battle Of The Nile (1798) | Thomas Buttersworth | 19th Century
Classical Harbour Landscape | Claude Lorrain | 17th / 18th Century
British Royal Navy Ships Sailing Off The Coast | Dominic Serres | 18th Century
Dutch Ships Whaling Whale Hunting | 19th Century
Russian Ship | 19th Century
British Royal Navy In A Fishery | Richard Wright of Liverpool | 18th Century
British Ship a Swell off the Pier | Henry Redmore | 19th Century
Historical Maps
Our collection of maritime maps includes maps of the world, individual continents, specific regions, and even individual harbours and ports. Each map is carefully selected for its historical significance and aesthetic appeal
French Map of the World | Jacques-Nicolas Bellin | 1778
Portuguese Nautical Chart | Lázaro Luís | 1563
Map of Polar Regions | Willem Barentsz | 1598
Ortelius World Map | Abraham Ortelius | 1570
Map of New England and New York | Willem Blaeu | 1635
French Nautical Chart of Martinique | 1831
Portuguese Nautical Chart | Fernão Vaz Dourado | 1571
Map of Brazil | Lopo Homem | 1519
Sir Francis Drake in Cartagena | Baptista Boazio | 1589
Photographs
Our historical maritime photography collection offers a unique glimpse into the past, featuring a range of meticulously preserved images. Our products include beautifully framed historical photographs and high quality unframed photograph prints.