Ships from Around the World

Set sail on a visual journey through maritime history in this photographic exhibition celebrating ships and boats from across the globe.

Inspired by a lifelong fascination with all things nautical, including his father’s service in the Merchant Navy during World War II, David Nicolson brings together striking images gathered through years of travel and photography.

This exhibition traces the stories, craftsmanship, and adventure of vessels across the ages — from the Pharaoh’s Solar Barge of 2500 BCE to the aircraft carriers and battleships of World War II, and from elegant Dutch sailing ships to the great ocean liners.

About David Nicolson

David Nicolson is a retired Electronics Engineer having graduated from UWA in 1972. In the 1970’s and 80’s he served as a Lieutenant in the Royal Australian Navy Reserve, first in the engineering branch and subsequently in naval intelligence. To further is career, he worked in the defence industry in Scotland before returning to Australia to start his own electronics company. He retired in 2000 and spends most of his time on photographic projects.