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Smooth Sailing

A photographic study bridging past and present — modern fit sailors in 2025 working the rigging and decks of historic Caymanian schooners. 23 exhibition images celebrating the living tradition of Caribbean seamanship.

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Cabin Midship
Cabin Midship
Painting
Painting
Vintage Photo
Vintage Photo
Authentic 3
Authentic 3
Beach 1
Beach 1
Beach 10
Beach 10
Beach 11
Beach 11
Beach 12
Beach 12
Beach 2
Beach 2
Beach 3
Beach 3
Beach 4
Beach 4
Beach 5
Beach 5
Beach 6
Beach 6
Beach 7
Beach 7
Beach 8
Beach 8
Beach 9
Beach 9
Bear Style
Bear Style
Final 2
Final 2
Beach 1
Beach 1
Beach 10
Beach 10
Beach 11
Beach 11
Beach 12
Beach 12
Beach 2
Beach 2
Beach 3
Beach 3
Beach 4
Beach 4
Beach 5
Beach 5
Beach 6
Beach 6
Beach 7
Beach 7
Beach 8
Beach 8
Beach 9
Beach 9
Cabin Midship
Cabin Midship
Painting
Painting
Vintage Photo
Vintage Photo
Authentic 3
Authentic 3
Bear Style
Bear Style
Final 2
Final 2

Cayman Maritime Heritage

A visual research archive by Monte Lee Thornton documenting the golden age of Caymanian seafaring — the 100-foot working schooner, the SS Goldfield, and the modern sailor's spirit.

Galleries

  • Schooner Scenes
  • Crew Colour Studies
  • Crew Duty Portraits
  • Watercolour Paintings
  • SS Goldfield
  • Smooth Sailing

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© Monte Lee Thornton — Cayman Maritime Heritage Archive — All images produced at 300 DPI for large-format print.