Battleship Collection (#57)

Portrait of John Paul Jones (1742-92) (litho)
KW254741 Portrait of John Paul Jones (1742-92) (litho) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Combat between the Confederate CSS Virginia (left) and the Union USS Monitor (right)
KW254609 Combat between the Confederate CSS Virginia (left) and the Union USS Monitor (right) on March 9th 1862 at Hampton Roads, Virginia (litho) (detail of 254608) by American School

The French Flotilla in Portsmouth, from Le Petit Journal, 29th August 1891
XIR236277 The French Flotilla in Portsmouth, from Le Petit Journal, 29th August 1891 (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

The ships Freedom and The Greyhound, Anonymous, Reinier Nooms, 1652 - 1714

Dutch warship, print maker: Anonymous, Gerard Valck, 1670 - 1726

Dutch warship in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, print maker: Anonymous, Gerard Valck possibly, 1670 - 1726

Two warships and hunting, print maker: Reinier Nooms, Arthur Tooker, 1650 - 1675

Two large warships, Reinier Nooms, 1650 - 1675

Dutch warship, Anonymous, 1670-1726

Naval Battle between the Portuguese and French in the Seas off the Potiguaran Territories
XIR170977 Naval Battle between the Portuguese and French in the Seas off the Potiguaran Territories, from Americae Tertia Pars

Naval Combat, illustration from Americae Tertia Pars
XIR170976 Naval Combat, illustration from Americae Tertia Pars... 1592 (coloured engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

Battleship acquisition of a ship, 1652 (?), Reinier Nooms, 1652 - 1654

Battleship, print maker: Reinier Nooms, Clement de Jonghe possibly, 1652 - 1670

The Battle of Yalu, 17th September 1894 (coloured engraving)
XIR167546 The Battle of Yalu, 17th September 1894 (coloured engraving) by Japanese School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Japanese, out of copyright

Two warships and a yacht, Reinier Nooms, 1650 - before 1705

Fire, Reinier Nooms, 1651 - 1652

Two warships and a yacht, Reinier Nooms, 1650 - 1664, print maker

Battleship, Anonymous, Pierre Drevet, 1650 - 1738

Title page with the equipment of a warship and a trumpet player, Reinier Nooms, 1652 - 1656

The ships Freedom and The Greyhound, print maker: Reinier Nooms, Cornelis Danckerts I possibly, 1652 - 1654

Battleship, Reinier Nooms, 1652 - 1670

Battleship, Reinier Nooms, 1652 - 1726

Warship towards the harbor, print maker: Frans Huys, Pieter Brueghel I, Hieronymus Cock, 1561 - 1565

Three warships at anchor near a lighthouse, print maker: Frans Huys, Pieter Brueghel I, unknown, 1561 - 1565

Man-o -War Firing a Salute, 17th century
BAL15543 Man-o -War Firing a Salute, 17th century by Porcellis, Jan (1584-1632); Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

The gun shot, Willem Steelink (I), Willem van de Velde (II), 1866 - 1928

Repairing a big sailing ship, Reinier Nooms, 1656 - 1659

Print showing various old ships, David le Jolle, Anonymous, 1814 - c. 1820

Portrait of Charles XI, King of Sweden, print maker: Pieter van Schuppen, David Ehrenstrahl, 1668

Two large warships, print maker: Anonymous, Reinier Nooms, 1650 - 1714

Landing of the American Force at Vera Cruz, under General Scott, March 1847 (colour
BAL11619 Landing of the American Force at Vera Cruz, under General Scott, March 1847 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Engraving showing cross sections of a warship. " Nuewe tafel voor alle Lief hebbers en Zeevaarende persoonen vertoonende een Oorloghs-schip...." Anonymous, Pieter Schenk (I), unknown, 1709

1st Battle Squadron of Dreadnoughts Steaming down the Channel in 1911
BAL16689 1st Battle Squadron of Dreadnoughts Steaming down the Channel in 1911 by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); Wyllie Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

A scheme to save the Russian fleet when Japanese torpedo boats come, Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, [1904 or 1905], 1 print : woodcut, color

Chin en no keshAc - shin nippon, Applying make-up and new Japan. Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, 1895. 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.7 x 24.7 cm

Battleship, probably American, Battleships, American, 1900

USA, North Carolina, Wilmington, Battleship USS North Carolina, BB-55, late afternoon

BROOKLYN NAVY YARD, 1910. Crowd attending the launch of the battleship USS Florida at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, 12 May 1910

Veteran Of Jutland
circa 1925: The German battleship Hannover, which took part in the battle of Jutland. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

ALGIERS: HARBOR, c1899. Warships in the harbor of Algiers, Algeria, during French colonial rule. Photochrome, c1899

CHINESE JUNK, c1902. An ancient style Chinese junk, sailing in front of a modern British battleship in Hong Kong, China. Stereograph, c1902

SPAIN: SECOND CARLIST WAR. Sketches of the battleships in the harbor and the city of Cartagena, Spain, during the Second Carlist War. Engraving, American, September 1873

CHINA: TAIPING REBELLION. Battle between Chinese government forces and rebels during the Taiping Rebellion, 1851-64. Contemporary Chinese painting

RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, c1905. The Russian battleship Peresviet in the harbor, wrecked by Japanese shells, with a man standing in the water in the foreground, Port Arthur, China

SINO-JAPANESE WAR, 1895. Japanese and Chinese battleships along with small boats engaged in a naval battle in a bay near a fort in China. Chinese woodcut, c1895-1900

CHINESE CARTOON, 1895. A humorous cartoon with damaged Chinese battleships receiving first aid and Chinese men running with sails (as from Chinese junks) on their backs while carrying rifles

MEXICO: SPANISH BATTLESHIP. A Spanish ship in a battle against the Aztecs. Below them are a group of Aztecs in canoes. Drawing from the Codex Florentino, c1540

FIRST ANGLO-DUTCH WAR, 1652. The Battle of the Kentish Knock between the Dutch Republic and England, fought 8 October 1652 in the North Sea during the First Anglo-Dutch War. Engraving, English, 1799

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"Battleship: A Tale of Naval Supremacy" In the vast expanse of the open seas, a symphony of steel and power unfolds as mighty battleships clash for dominance. Among them, the legendary HMS Rodney emerges, proudly representing British naval might. With her imposing presence and formidable armament, she stands as a symbol of strength. On the opposing side looms Scharnhorst, a German battleship known for her relentless pursuit of victory. The tension between these two giants is palpable as they engage in an epic struggle to outmaneuver each other on treacherous waters. Meanwhile, HMS Hood takes center stage - the last battlecruiser built for the Royal Navy. Her sleek design and unparalleled speed make her a force to be reckoned with. As she sails into battle with H. M. S Warspite by her side, their combined firepower becomes an unstoppable force against any foe that dares to challenge them. The Battle of River Plate comes alive through vivid strokes on canvas depicting HMS Exeter engaging Graf Spree in 2009. The artist's skill captures every detail - from billowing smoke to raging waves - transporting us back in time to witness this historic encounter. As World War II rages on, Bismarck enters the scene - another fearsome German battleship that strikes fear into the hearts of all who face her wrath. Yet even amidst such turmoil, Dreadnought Battleship HMS Queen Elizabeth rises above it all with unrivaled precision and devastating firepower. HMS Prince of Wales joins this illustrious fleet; a British battleship ready to defend its nation's honor at any cost. And let us not forget about HMS Hood (2), immortalized in oil on canvas in 2016 – reminding us once again why she remains etched forever in our collective memory. Stepping further back into history reveals another iconic vessel – HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.