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The top ten most memorable 'maritime moments' in the past 500 years have been revealed, and they include everything from Olympic triumphs and historic voyages to sizzling silver screen scenes.

Sir Steve Redgrave's Olympic achievement of five consecutive gold medals for rowing between 1984 and 2000 was voted the most iconic British 'on the water' occasion.

While the list includes a number of important voyages and maritime events, a few less historically significant - but no less memorable - moments were chosen by the 1,000 Britons polled by PSP Southampton Boat Show.

Iconic: Sir Steve Redgrave's five consecutive Olympic gold medals has been voted the most memorable 'maritime moment' in the past 500 years by Britons

Maritime achievements: David Walliams swimming the English Channel in 2006 came second place in the poll, which celebrates the PSP Southampton Boat Show

Two Bond scenes made the list: Daniel Craig emerging from the sea in his pale blue trunks in Casino Royale pipped both David Beckham on the Thames in a speedboat for the Olympics, and the Queen's Golden Jubilee flotilla, landing sixth position in the poll.

Not surprisingly, Ursula Andress in that iconic white bikini as Honey Rider in Dr. No was deemed even more memorable, placing fourth.

David Walliams swimming the English Channel in 10 hours 34 minutes in 2006 was voted the second most iconic moment.

Voyage: Ellen MacArthur breaking the world record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe in 2005 came in a close third

Memorable: Ursula Andress in THAT white bikini from Dr. No was deemed the fourth most iconic moment

Popular Bonds: Andress pipped Daniel Craig's 'emerging from the sea scene' in Casino Royale, was sixth 

Walliams' gruelling 22-mile swim raised over £1million for Sport Relief.

Ellen MacArthur breaking the world record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe in 2005 came in a close third. 

Other incredible maritime achievements included in the list are Sir Walter Raleigh's expedition to Americas (fifth place) and James Cracknell and Ben Fogle completing their row across the Atlantic (ninth).

The famous punting scenes on the river in the film Brideshead Revisited was also included.

Murray Ellis, Managing Director of PSP Southampton Boat Show said: 'As one of the biggest events in the marine world takes place this week, it's a great opportunity for us to look back at those iconic moments in history that shaped the sailing sector. 

'Not only key historical occasions but also movie moments that really help raise the profile of water sports in general. 

'Encouraging people to try out new water based activities is a key objective of this year's show and with our new attractions and hundreds of boats to climb aboard, many being unveiled for first time; it really will be a spectacular Show.'

The results of the poll have been released to coincide with the PSP Southampton Boat Show, which runs until Sunday 21 September.

Tickets start from £15 per adult with concessions available for over-60s, disabled visitors and groups of 10 people or more. Two children under the age of 15 go free with each paying adult.

Advanced tickets can be purchased from http://ift.tt/1meBkSZ.

Olympic fever: David Beckham speeding down the Thames in a speedboat during the London Olympics Opening Ceremony

Jubilation: The Queen's Golden Jubilee flotilla in 2012 placed eighth on the list of most memorable moments

On the river: The punting scenes from Brideshead Revisited were another surprising inclusion