Sailing vessels
Index
This category is to be used for all vessels primarily propelled by sails, with only the following exceptions
A. Several large sailing Cruise ships, which can be uploaded as Passenger Vessels in the appropriate sub category. Such ships must have a gross tonnage of greater than 1000. A reference source such as Equasis with that information shown must be included in the description.
B Military and Coast Guard vessels in service with those organisations at the time the photo was taken
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The main category will be kept empty, photographs should not be uploaded to this category, please use sub categories
Photos must be posted to one of the following subcategories (see guidance sources below)
MODERN RIG SAILING SHIPS and SAILING YACHTS over 65’ (20m) LOA
If there is a gaff sail or a square sail, upload the photo to one of the Traditional Rig subcategories.
Any under the length requirement will not be accepted.
TRADITIONAL RIG SAILING SHIPS - from 120’ (36.6m) LOA
For this purpose from is defined as equal to or more than
TRADITIONAL RIG SAILING SHIPS - under 120’ (36.6m) LOA
Small single masted yachts used for recreational purposes will not be accepted.
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REQUIRED INFORMATION
The description field should include :-
1 If available, dimensions, construction material(s), nationality, history, ownership.
THE LOA DIMENSION IS THE BASIS FOR TRADITIONAL SUBCATEGORY IDENTIFICATION.
See Subcategories Guidance below for definition of LOA.
2 Rig. For example Topsail schooner, Brigantine, Barque, Square rig, Sloop, Lugger, Junk.
See Subcategories Guidance below.
3 Activity in which the vessel is engaged, such as Training ship, Museum Ship, Passenger cruising, Tour boat, Yacht.
4 If available, links to vessel or owner web sites.
During the uploading process
- Comply with the requirements of the Upload a new photo page
- The vessel name (only) must be placed in the title box. Do not include prefixes such as TS (for Training Ship) or SV (for Sailing Vessel) unless they are included with the name in the Research Source(s) used.
- Enter any IMO number in the IMO Number Box. Check for this before or during uploading.
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SUBCATEGORIES GUIDANCE
MODERN RIGGED VESSELS: examples include.
Bermuda rig: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda_rig
Ketch, Yawl: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketch
Schooner: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schooner
Sloop: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sloop
TRADITIONAL RIGS: examples include
Square rig: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square_sail
Gaff rig: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaff_rig
Lugger rig: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lugger
Spritsail rig: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spritsail
Lateen rig: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lateen
Junk rig : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junk_ship
LENGTH OVERALL (LOA): The entire length of a vessel, measured from the foremost point of the bow to the aftermost point of the stern. It includes bowsprits and fixed stern davits.
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RESEARCH SOURCES
http://www.tallship-fan.de/index_e.htm
http://www.classicyacht.info/modules/yachts/
http://www.yachtspotter.com/ysp2_ycard_alfa.php?foo=a%
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See additional Standards below
SITE STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO ALL PHOTOS
1. Resolution (image size) must be between 1024 x 768 pixels and 4000 x 4000 pixels.
2. File size maximum is 4000 KB
3. Photos must be sharp and correctly exposed. Photos taken with fish eye lens that produce distorted images are not allowed.
If a Digital Photograph that has been enhanced and appears as good quality at screen size and also remains as good quality when enlarged then it has been done correctly, if on the other hand when enlarged it becomes corrupted and unnatural in appearance then it has been over enhanced and will not be allowed.
4. No silhouettes will be accepted
5. Full ships only. Foreground obstructions must not restrict the view of the ship. For all views, bows or sterns must not be cropped off. Bow and stern shots may be acceptable if they show the vessel from the waterline to the top of the superstructure.
Exceptions to this Rule
Ships alongside quays are allowed providing the ship can be clearly seen and is free of obstructions such as buildings, walkways and cranes and have no excessive foreground obstruction.
For bow and stern shots of ships alongside the whole length of the ship must be able to be seen, part views of bows and sterns are not acceptable.
For side shots the whole length of the Hull must be clearly shown above the quayside, if any part falls below the quayside it will not be accepted
6. The ship must be the main subject. Distant views and shots where the ship is a small part of the image may be considered for deletion. Members should understand the limitations of their camera.
7. If posting multiple photos, the angle must change by a minimum of 30 degrees between photos.When posting multiple photos of the same vessel taken on the same date the submission must be restricted to a maximum of 6 photos
8. The horizon must be level. If not, use free Picasa (see FAQ) or other photo manipulation software.
9. The date and location for the photo must be included in the Description, if not added from the Location and Date of photo menus on the Upload page.
10. Photographs showing people or crew in Ships Interior category or sub categories are not accepted.
11. When uploading, members must comply with copyright law. Post only photographs for which you have copyright ownership. Other peoples slides or negatives can only be used if their name and permission is stated in the description. No scans of ship photographs from publications are allowed, and this includes postcards and paintings.
Any photographs uploaded that are not taken or owned by the member and are considered to be copyright infringement are accepted in good faith and the member will be contacted.
If a member is contacted concerning copyright infringement and confirms that they consider them to be free of copyright and they remain on the website then the member must accept his/her responsibility for any possible legal challenge for copyright violation, the website cannot be held responsible.
ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR THIS CATEGORY
A. Remember that site standards require full ships only - sailing vessels require masts (complete). Don\'t crop off top of masts.
B. When using a photo manipulation program such as Picasa (see FAQ) to ensure the horizon and/or waterline is level, check any vertical items in the photo such as buildings or power poles.
C. A resolution (image size) of greater than the minimum 1024 x 768 is desirable.
D. Check to see if anyone else has posted a similar photograph of a vessel that you intend to upload. Is the other the same as yours? Think whether your photograph will bring anything to the site that isn\'t already there.
E. No more than 3 images of each vessel at one event, or on one occasion, will be accepted. This is an exception to 7) above.
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- Category Limitation
- Sub Categories
- Required Information
- Guidance
- Research Sources
- Site standards for this category
This category is to be used for all vessels primarily propelled by sails, with only the following exceptions
A. Several large sailing Cruise ships, which can be uploaded as Passenger Vessels in the appropriate sub category. Such ships must have a gross tonnage of greater than 1000. A reference source such as Equasis with that information shown must be included in the description.
B Military and Coast Guard vessels in service with those organisations at the time the photo was taken
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The main category will be kept empty, photographs should not be uploaded to this category, please use sub categories
Photos must be posted to one of the following subcategories (see guidance sources below)
MODERN RIG SAILING SHIPS and SAILING YACHTS over 65’ (20m) LOA
If there is a gaff sail or a square sail, upload the photo to one of the Traditional Rig subcategories.
Any under the length requirement will not be accepted.
TRADITIONAL RIG SAILING SHIPS - from 120’ (36.6m) LOA
For this purpose from is defined as equal to or more than
TRADITIONAL RIG SAILING SHIPS - under 120’ (36.6m) LOA
Small single masted yachts used for recreational purposes will not be accepted.
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REQUIRED INFORMATION
The description field should include :-
1 If available, dimensions, construction material(s), nationality, history, ownership.
THE LOA DIMENSION IS THE BASIS FOR TRADITIONAL SUBCATEGORY IDENTIFICATION.
See Subcategories Guidance below for definition of LOA.
2 Rig. For example Topsail schooner, Brigantine, Barque, Square rig, Sloop, Lugger, Junk.
See Subcategories Guidance below.
3 Activity in which the vessel is engaged, such as Training ship, Museum Ship, Passenger cruising, Tour boat, Yacht.
4 If available, links to vessel or owner web sites.
During the uploading process
- Comply with the requirements of the Upload a new photo page
- The vessel name (only) must be placed in the title box. Do not include prefixes such as TS (for Training Ship) or SV (for Sailing Vessel) unless they are included with the name in the Research Source(s) used.
- Enter any IMO number in the IMO Number Box. Check for this before or during uploading.
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SUBCATEGORIES GUIDANCE
MODERN RIGGED VESSELS: examples include.
Bermuda rig: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda_rig
Ketch, Yawl: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketch
Schooner: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schooner
Sloop: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sloop
TRADITIONAL RIGS: examples include
Square rig: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square_sail
Gaff rig: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaff_rig
Lugger rig: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lugger
Spritsail rig: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spritsail
Lateen rig: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lateen
Junk rig : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junk_ship
LENGTH OVERALL (LOA): The entire length of a vessel, measured from the foremost point of the bow to the aftermost point of the stern. It includes bowsprits and fixed stern davits.
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RESEARCH SOURCES
http://www.tallship-fan.de/index_e.htm
http://www.classicyacht.info/modules/yachts/
http://www.yachtspotter.com/ysp2_ycard_alfa.php?foo=a%
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See additional Standards below
SITE STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO ALL PHOTOS
1. Resolution (image size) must be between 1024 x 768 pixels and 4000 x 4000 pixels.
2. File size maximum is 4000 KB
3. Photos must be sharp and correctly exposed. Photos taken with fish eye lens that produce distorted images are not allowed.
If a Digital Photograph that has been enhanced and appears as good quality at screen size and also remains as good quality when enlarged then it has been done correctly, if on the other hand when enlarged it becomes corrupted and unnatural in appearance then it has been over enhanced and will not be allowed.
4. No silhouettes will be accepted
5. Full ships only. Foreground obstructions must not restrict the view of the ship. For all views, bows or sterns must not be cropped off. Bow and stern shots may be acceptable if they show the vessel from the waterline to the top of the superstructure.
Exceptions to this Rule
Ships alongside quays are allowed providing the ship can be clearly seen and is free of obstructions such as buildings, walkways and cranes and have no excessive foreground obstruction.
For bow and stern shots of ships alongside the whole length of the ship must be able to be seen, part views of bows and sterns are not acceptable.
For side shots the whole length of the Hull must be clearly shown above the quayside, if any part falls below the quayside it will not be accepted
6. The ship must be the main subject. Distant views and shots where the ship is a small part of the image may be considered for deletion. Members should understand the limitations of their camera.
7. If posting multiple photos, the angle must change by a minimum of 30 degrees between photos.When posting multiple photos of the same vessel taken on the same date the submission must be restricted to a maximum of 6 photos
8. The horizon must be level. If not, use free Picasa (see FAQ) or other photo manipulation software.
9. The date and location for the photo must be included in the Description, if not added from the Location and Date of photo menus on the Upload page.
10. Photographs showing people or crew in Ships Interior category or sub categories are not accepted.
11. When uploading, members must comply with copyright law. Post only photographs for which you have copyright ownership. Other peoples slides or negatives can only be used if their name and permission is stated in the description. No scans of ship photographs from publications are allowed, and this includes postcards and paintings.
Any photographs uploaded that are not taken or owned by the member and are considered to be copyright infringement are accepted in good faith and the member will be contacted.
If a member is contacted concerning copyright infringement and confirms that they consider them to be free of copyright and they remain on the website then the member must accept his/her responsibility for any possible legal challenge for copyright violation, the website cannot be held responsible.
ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR THIS CATEGORY
A. Remember that site standards require full ships only - sailing vessels require masts (complete). Don\'t crop off top of masts.
B. When using a photo manipulation program such as Picasa (see FAQ) to ensure the horizon and/or waterline is level, check any vertical items in the photo such as buildings or power poles.
C. A resolution (image size) of greater than the minimum 1024 x 768 is desirable.
D. Check to see if anyone else has posted a similar photograph of a vessel that you intend to upload. Is the other the same as yours? Think whether your photograph will bring anything to the site that isn\'t already there.
E. No more than 3 images of each vessel at one event, or on one occasion, will be accepted. This is an exception to 7) above.
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