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"FIRE" Three new paintings by Donna Lee Nyzio are now on exhibit at Skipjack Nautical Wares and  Marine Gallery. Click here to visit Donna's page at Skipjack Marine Gallery . These three paintings were created as part of an exhibit titled "Nights of the Black Flag" that was recently on display at the North Carolina Museum of History and again at the North Carolina Maritime Museum. Pictured above: "Fire" acrylic, gauche painting on hot pressed illustration board by Donna Lee Nyzio. Two pirate ships, the "Meka II abd the "Royal Liste" fire upon each other in close battle off the coast of Wilmington, N.C.. Measures 17 X 34 and 29 X 46 inches framed. “Knight of the Black Flag” “Knight of the Black Flag” by Donna Lee Nyzio. Acrylic gauche mixed media painted on hot pressed illustration board. 39" X 30 ½" framed. Blackbeard the pirate aboard the "Queen Anne's Revenge with firing cannons and ghostly ...

"The Eagle" Pen and ink drawing by marine artist Jim Campbell Jim has a penchant for old maritime adventure. His interest in treasure ships, shipwrecks, clipper ships, Spanish Galleons loaded with gold and silver plus the pirates and buccaneers that piled the seas has always been fascinating to him. "Duel at Hampton Roads"  Pen and ink on navigational chart. In the course of his sailing ship research, he has become a historian as well. He revels in the telling of tales and debunking myths created by authors to suit their stories.While working for the Examiner in San Francisco, Jim became enchanted with ships in the bay. At this point, his interest in maritime art began. Sketching the fishermen, cargo vessels and old wharf buildings was the start of his career. People watching him draw often would say, what are you asking for that drawing, and would you sign it! He has been introduced as, "Oh, you're the artist that draws the ships." In galleries and mu...

Waterside Cottages Cover. Photography by Dan Mayers Waterside style decorating is a great way to recapture your past or create an exciting new future. Author Barbara Jacksier grew up in Brooklyn, New York, home to what may be the most famous beach in the world -- Coney Island. Her family lived in an apartment a few miles inland but each year they would spend their summer vacation at the shore. Barbara loved everything about living close to the water, including the sound of the waves, the pastel painted bungalows and the beachcomber’s keepsakes. Her memories of those beloved summer getaways inspired her new book, Waterside Cottages. It celebrates coastal style décor and makes the perfect summer reading. Boathouse Living Room. Photography by Dan Mayers When I was a child, my family and I spent our summer vacation at the beach. We didn’t stay in hotels. Instead, we rented small houses with easy access to whatever beach we were near. Those houses were called beach cottages, and I’ve loved ...

12" Chelsea Automatic Ship's Bell Chain Clock and matching 10" Bell Featured  this week is a 12" Chelsea automatic ship's bell chain clock and matching 10" bell, circa 1920,  considered one of Chelsea Clock Company's  most notable clocks and is featured as such on the Chelsea Clock website. This is one of only two known examples of this clock with the other example displayed  in the NAWCC museum collection, Columbia, Pa.  It features a magnificent red brass clock case and bell with untouched original verde dial with special satin silver numerals and hands signed "Smith Patterson Company, Boston" and "Chelsea Automatic Ship's Bell". Serial number 138120. One of the most stunning and rare 12" clocks known.  Excellent working order, comes with AC power supply. Mahogany stand included.  You can see this clock as well as other high quality new, vintage and antique Chelsea Clocks on our website at Chelsea Clocks  at Sk...

Nautical signal flag pillows Letters "Z" and "K" made from actual vintage signal flags. Skipjack Nautical Wares once again offers nautical flag pillows made from vintage ship's signal flags! We've picked through our vast collection of authentic vintage signal flags and have selected the best to make these colorful signal flag pillows- perfect nautical decor for your yacht, coastal home and nautical living.  Each nautical flag pillow is made of cotton blend with like trim and zippered  for easy removal of dacron filled pillow insert.  Solid colored back in contrasting color. Machine washable- lay flat to dry. Measures 20" X 20."  Includes dacron pillow insert. Nautical signal flag pillow showing the back side in navy blue canvas. *These are made from authentic ship's signal flags  measuring 4' X 6' or larger. This is a limited production item made here in Olde Towne Portsmouth and available pillows for sale can be foun...

Sterling silver sailboat necklace from the Barbara Vincent Nautical Jewelry Collection We are well stocked with exclusive nautical jewelry including the Sterling Sailboat Collection by Barbara Vincent, one of a kind creations perfect for the coastal lifestyle by local artist Betty Burnell, and fun summer sterling silver and shell jewelry from the pacific islands. Visit our Nautical Jewelry collection at Skipjack Nautical Wares and Marine Gallery Nautical Jewelry Collection Anchored heart. Hammered sterling silver heart pierced with a sterling anchor charm. An original nautical-theme creation by Betty Burnell from her Coastal Collection. Sterling silver charm bracelet with nine nautical themed sterling silver charms.  From the Barbara Vincent Nautical Jewelry Collection! Something Fishy. Sterling silver chain, betelnut beads, Hill Tribe silver fish. An original nautical-themed creation by Betty Burnell  from her Coastal Collection. C...

USS Raleigh, C-8, circa 1894 By Jim Dyson USS Raleigh a United States Navy, protected cruiser, the second ship of the U.S. Navy named Raleigh, C-8, was laid down on 19 December 1889 at the Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, launched 31 March 1892; sponsored by Mrs. Alfred W. Haywood; and commissioned on 17 April 1894, Captain Merrill Miller, commanding. The USS Raleigh was launched at the north end of the shipyard, near what now is Trophy Park. The Raleigh served in the Spanish American War and saw naval service until 21 April 1919. To read about the U.S.S. Raleigh's naval history, go to: USS Raleigh (C-8) Launch of USS Raleigh, March 31, 1892, Portsmouth, Virginia. On 5 August 1921 she was sold for scrapping to Henry A. Hitner's Sons Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It's been a long time since 1921 and artifacts from Raleigh are scarce indeed. Recently, Portsmouth marine clock historian and collector, James Dyson was able to obtain the Raleigh engine room clock in a ...