Monster waves and a giant seagull were captured in an annual photography competition.
Forgotten shipwrecks and a yacht race were also snapped.
With over 1,000 entries, snappers from across the UK shared their greatest shots from the sea.
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Thomas Rutherford was crowned the winner of the coastal views category for his breathtaking shot of a huge wave.
The image shows the water crashing over the harbour wall at Seaham Harbour, Co Durham.
Joining him to claim the title of best picture in the ships and wrecks section was Gary Beale.
The photographer captured a thought-provoking birdseye view picture of ‘The SS Denham’, taken in Leasowe Bay, Wirral.
The duo were given their victories at the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society’s thirteenth annual photography competition.
A brilliantly timed snap from David Stearne named ‘Standing on the shoulders of giants – to get the ultimate sea view!’, won the top prize.
His fantastic shot shows a seagull perched on top of the Mediterranean Gull statue in Folkestone Harbour, Kent.
The image won the photographer a £1,000 prize voucher, which can be used on photographic equipment.
Clive Blount was crowned winner of the People and Recreation category for his ‘Hard Fought’ snap.
The photographer captured a row of sailboats battling the choppy conditions in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
John Crisp’s ‘Sitting in The Darkness’ snap won him the Maritime Security prize for his image taken in Loch Long, Scotland.
‘Recovery’ by Ian Douglas showed a tractor helping to pull a beached boat onto shore.
The winner of the Industry category was taken in Cromer, Norfolk, as reported by Need To Know.
One of the most notable images of the competition was ‘Leaving Greenock under a full moon’ by Pete Stevens.
The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society ranked the snap as one of the 2025 Highly Commended images.
Captain Justin Osmond said, “Now in its thirteenth year, the Ultimate Sea View photography competition continues to showcase the nation’s love for our coastlines and the pride we take in our maritime heritage.
Despite the ongoing challenges faced by our seafaring community, their outstanding contribution remains vital to our daily lives.
“That’s why it remains important that we use the competition as a platform to acknowledge and celebrate the UK and Ireland’s maritime industry and ensure that those working within it have access to essential support.
“We thought that David Stearne’s winning image, ‘Standing on the shoulders of giants – to get the ultimate sea view!’, was both powerful and humorous, showcasing the bold recreational elements of our maritime heritage.
“Its scale and perspective captured the judges’ attention immediately, standing out as a true ‘Ultimate Sea View’.
“As always, on behalf of the Society, I would like to say a massive thank you to all of those who entered this year, and we look forward to seeing your images in 2026.”
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