Blue Jacket Collection

The siege operations in St. Mary's Creek, Chatham: boats advancing to the assault, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The siege operations in St. Mary's Creek, Chatham: boats advancing to the assault, 1864. Mock battle. View of '...the advance of the Royal Marines in the boats which conveyed them up St

Fort Nottich, Bomarsund - Breach made by an English Three-gun Battery - from a sketch by... 1854. Creator: Unknown
Fort Nottich, Bomarsund - Breach made by an English Three-gun Battery - from a sketch by O.W. Brierly, 1854. Crimean War: view of the Russian-held Notvik Tower and Prasto Tower in Finland

The Insurrection under Arabi Pasha, 1882: The Bluejackets clearing the streets of Alexandria, (1901). Episode of the Anglo-Egyptian War

The Trouble in China, 1900-1901: The Bluejackets on their way to Tientsin, (1901). British sailors travelling to Tientsin (Tianjin) in northern China, during the suppression of the Boxer Rebellion

Uniform of a soldier in the infantry of the Ottoman Empire
6340244 Uniform of a soldier in the infantry of the Ottoman Empire by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Uniform of a soldier in the infantry of the Ottoman Empire)

Portrait of an Old Man (w / c)
6198672 Portrait of an Old Man (w/c) by Kerr, Henry Wright (1857-1936); 43.2x33 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Village Scene with Four Peasants (oil on wood)
3743955 Village Scene with Four Peasants (oil on wood) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 17.8x12.1 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Peasant Smoking in an Interior (Flemish Pastimes, Interior), c. 1650 (oil on wood)
3743954 Peasant Smoking in an Interior (Flemish Pastimes, Interior), c.1650 (oil on wood) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90)

Officers short frogged jacket, c. 1854
NAM259296 Officers short frogged jacket, c.1854 by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Zouave, or Berber Zwawa soldier, of Algeria with musket
6339069 Zouave, or Berber Zwawa soldier, of Algeria with musket by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Zouave, or Berber Zwawa soldier, of Algeria with musket)

Portrait of Henry Vansittart, Governor of Bengal, c. 1751-54 (oil on canvas)
FIT282932 Portrait of Henry Vansittart, Governor of Bengal, c.1751-54 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 73.7x60.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The Reverend Randall Burroughes and his son Ellis, 1769 (oil on canvas)
AGN35543 The Reverend Randall Burroughes and his son Ellis, 1769 (oil on canvas) by Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

Limber Up! (engraving)
729576 Limber Up! (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Limber Up! - Bluejackets at Field Gun at the Royal Naval Exhibition)

Illustration for La Vie De Londres by Mars (litho)
3096855 Illustration for La Vie De Londres by Mars (litho) by Bonvoisin, Maurice Charles Mathieu (Mars) (1849-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Naval Manoeuvres, Life of a Blue Jacket on Board H Ms "Conqueror"(engraving)
1038265 The Naval Manoeuvres, Life of a Blue Jacket on Board H Ms " Conqueror" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

The Three Mr Wiggins s, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191250 The Three Mr Wiggins s, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 34.1x24.6 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Portrait of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire, 1768 (oil on canvas)
CTS336306 Portrait of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire, 1768 (oil on canvas) by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); 135x97.2 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Woman Reading a Letter, c. 1662-63 (oil on canvas)
BBC216273 Woman Reading a Letter, c.1662-63 (oil on canvas) by Vermeer, Jan (Johannes) (1632-75); 46.5x39 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Blue-Jackets and Marines Poling the British expedition up the Perak River
STC394746 Blue-Jackets and Marines Poling the British expedition up the Perak River, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) by English School

A portrait, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO189796 A portrait, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

Walk Like A Lady
Vintage woman walking in cobbled town. Ildiko Neer

Memento Portrait of a Young Midship-Man, late 18th-early 19th century

The Kings Visit to the Grand Fleet, First World War, June 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Kings Visit to the Grand Fleet, First World War, June 1917, (c1920)....bluejackets [sailors of the Royal Navy] marching past His Majesty [King George V] on board one of the battleships at Scapa

The War in the Soudan, 1883-1885: Gallant Recapture of the Guns... March 13, 1884, (1901)
The War in the Soudan, 1883-1885: Gallant Recapture of the Guns by the Bluejackets at the Battle of Tamanier, March 13, 1884, (1901)

The Transvaal War, 1899-1901: The Bluejackets Saving a Gun, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Transvaal War, 1899-1901: The Bluejackets Saving a Gun, (1901). Episode during the First Boer War: British sailors pulling artillery with oxen

Portrait boy sitting window niche dressed blue jacket
Portrait of a boy sitting in a window niche and dressed in a blue jacket, Portrait of a boy sitting in a chair in a window niche and dressed in a blue jacket. Writing or drawing on a sruk paper

Princess Diana speaking at the 36th International Congress on Alcohol and Drug Abuse at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow, Scotland. 17th August 1992

Source Size = 3753 x 2106
The War in Egypt: after the Burning of Alexandria: " in Possession", a Blue-Jacket on Guard at the Tribunal in the Grand Square

Woman Reading a Letter, c. 1662-63 (oil on canvas)
XOS702795 Woman Reading a Letter, c.1662-63 (oil on canvas) by Vermeer, Jan (Johannes) (1632-75); 46.5x39 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Portrait of Mungo Park (1774-1806) c. 1797 (w / c and bodycolour on ivory)
XCF268057 Portrait of Mungo Park (1774-1806) c.1797 (w/c and bodycolour on ivory) by Edridge, Henry (1769-1821); National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: explorer; ); English

Portrait of Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) as a Youth (oil on canvas)
XIR221438 Portrait of Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) as a Youth (oil on canvas) by Vien, Joseph-Marie, the Elder (1716-1809); 45x36 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; French, out of copyright

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"The Blue Jacket: A Symbol of Courage and Diversity" Throughout history, the blue jacket has been more than just a piece of clothing. It represents bravery, resilience, and cultural diversity. From the insurrection under Arabi Pasha in 1882 to the trouble in China during 1900-1901, blue-jacketed individuals have played significant roles in shaping our world. In 1882, amidst chaos and unrest during the Insurrection under Arabi Pasha, it was the bluejackets who fearlessly cleared the streets. Their unwavering determination ensured order prevailed even in turbulent times. Fast forward to 1900-1901 when trouble erupted in China. The Bluejackets embarked on a journey towards Tientsin with a mission to restore peace and protect innocent lives. Their presence brought hope to those affected by conflict. The Ottoman Empire's infantry soldiers donned uniforms that included a distinctive blue jacket. This attire symbolized their loyalty and dedication as they served their empire with honor. Artistic depictions also showcase the significance of this iconic garment. In an old man's portrait painted with watercolors, he wears a weathered blue jacket that tells tales of his life experiences etched onto his face. Similarly, a young boy wearing a vibrant blue jacket adorned with gold embroidery captures innocence intertwined with aspirations for greatness—a reminder that dreams know no boundaries or age limits. Village scenes come alive through paintings like "Village Scene with Four Peasants. " Among them stands one peasant proudly sporting his worn-out but cherished blue jacket—an emblem of hard work and perseverance within rural communities. Moving across borders to Flemish pastimes depicted in oil on wood painting titled "Peasant Smoking in an Interior, " we find another glimpse into daily life where even leisure activities are accompanied by familiar figures clad in their trusty blue jackets—symbols of tradition passed down through generations. Not limited to land-based endeavors alone, the it also made its mark at sea.