Brig Collection (#3)

The naval Battle of Athos. Artist: Bogolyubov, Alexei Petrovich (1824-1896)
The naval Battle of Athos. Found in the collection of State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

Brig Mercury fighting two Turkish ships on May 14th, 1829, 1829. Artist: Anonymous
Brig Mercury fighting two Turkish ships on May 14th, 1829, 1829. From a private collection

The brig Mercury encounter after defeating two Turkish ships of the Russian squadron, 1848. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Advertisement for Brig, Simplon, Switzerland. circa 1960

Arrival Palestine Mr Anthony Eden Eden Brig Gen
Arrival in Palestine of Mr. Anthony Eden. Mr. Eden and Brig. Gen. Allan starting drive in open car, close up. 1940

Visit Beersheba Agricultural Station Experimental
Visit to Beersheba Agricultural Station (Experimental) by Brig. Gen. Allen & staff & talks to Bedouin sheiks of district by station superintendent. Gen. Allan signing visitors book

Brig Gen Grant Rear Admirals Sigsbee Coghlan
Brig. Gen Grant, Rear Admirals Sigsbee and Coghlan and Commander Winslow, on the Mayflower, Aug. 5, 1905; Underwood & Underwood (American, 1881 - 1940s); August 5, 1905; Albumen silver print

Y. M. C. A celebration Beit Nabala 21 1944 Military swimming
Y.M.C.A. celebration at Beit Nabala on May 21 1944. Military swimming pool opened by Brig. Gen. Allan, Israel, Bet Nehemyah

surrender Jerusalem British December 9 1917 Brig
The surrender of Jerusalem to the British, December 9, 1917 Brig. Gen. Watson and Col. Bailey at the Jaffa. 1917, Israel

Brig Turk Archibald Burns Scottish 1831 1880
Brig of Turk; Archibald Burns (Scottish, 1831 - 1880); 1864 - 1865; Albumen silver print

Excision radius Brig Genl Penrose formerly Colonel
Excision of radius of Brig. Genl. Penrose, formerly Colonel 15th New Jersey Vols; Kennedy & Schenck; about 1865; Albumen silver print

Brig Gustave Le Gray French 1820 1884 Normandy
The Brig; Gustave Le Gray (French, 1820 - 1884); Normandy, France; 1856; Albumen silver print

The Battle Of Bothwell Bridge, Scotland, 22Nd June 1679. From The Scots Worthies According To Howies Second Edition, 1781. Published 1879

Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry Transferring From Us Brig Lawrence To Us Brig Niagara During The Battle Of Lake Erie, Or The Battle Of Put-In-Bay 1813, In The War Of 1812

The Brig Hms Beagle From Journal Of Researches By Charles Darwin Published By Nelson & Sons 1890

Life In The Brig From Arctic Explorations In The Years 1853, 54, 55 By American Explorer Doctor Elisha Kent Kane 1820 To 1857 Volume 1 Published In Philadelphia By Childs And Peterson 1856 Engraved

Detail of 16th century map of Liguria. Detail from the map of Liguria, from Porto Venere (far left) to Cervo (far right), showing Genoa (middle)

Brig, Valais, Switzerland

Capture of the Sparviere, c1811. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
Capture of the Sparviere, c1811. On 3 May 1810, the British frigate HMS Spartan, commanded by Captain Jahleel Brenton (1770-1844) captured the French brig Sparviere in a battle in the Bay of Naples

The Russian Ship of the Line Azov and a Frigate at Anchor in the Roads of Elsinore, 1828. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Victorian Scrap - Brig and Tug. late 19th century

Boer War - Lapel badge depicting Brigadier General Sir H Mac
Lapel badge depicting Brig Gen Sir H Macdonald, nd. One of 42 photographic lapel badges depicting Queen Victoria, King Edward VII and British Army staff of the Boer War, 1900 (c)-1902 (c)

East Africans in Burma
EAST AFRICANS IN BURMA. Photograph of the interior of a Dakota showing some cases with 48-sets ready packed, with heavy padding at the bottom of the cases and the chutes attached, 1944-1945

Late afternoon on Wharf Road and beach, St Ives, Cornwall
" One of a great series of studies of St Ives, Cornwall. Wharf Road showing the bandstand, Crimson Tours, Harbour Cafe, Copper Kettle, Brig Y Don & Dinas Ia

The Long + Short of It. Kilmainham Camp Dublin
Photograph: The Long + Short of It. Kilmainham Camp Dublin 1922.From an album of 82 photographs compiled by Brig Bowcher Campbell Stenhouse Clarke DSO (d 1969)

Canadian Forces Base Valcartier - Brig. Gen. Sir Sam Hughes
Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Valcartier - a Canadian Forces Base located in the municipality of Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, approximately 25 km north of Quebec City. Date: circa 1940

History of navigation. Brigantine. Museum of History and Nav
History of navigation. Brigantine. Model by I. Milusev. Museum of History and Navigation. Riga. Latvia

Sevastopol. Monument to Alexander Kazarsky
Ukraine. Sevastopol. Monument to Alexander Kazarsky (1797-1833). Russian captain of the brig Mercury. Built in 1839 by A. P. Bryullov to commemorates the victory at the Russo-Turkish War (1828-1829)

Bridge, Aberdeen
BRIG O BALGOWNIE, Aberdeen, Scotland, a fine old single span stone bridge. Date: circa 1937

Burns Monument Brig Doon
ROBERT BURNS Monument to Scotlands national poet at Brig of Doon Date: 1759 - 1796

Robert Burns / Monument
ROBERT BURNS his monument at Brig of Doon in Scotland, with a crowd of people paying homage Date: 1844

The sinking of the Brig Charles Bartlett, 1849
The front cover of The Illustrated London News, dated 7th June, 1849 featuring the sinking of the Brig Charles Bartlett. Date: 1849

Grand Hotel Couronnes et Poste, Brigue, Switzerland
Scene outside the Grand Hotel Couronnes et Poste, Brigue (Brig-Glis, Brigue-Glis), Valais, Switzerland, with people and vehicles. Date: circa 1920s

Street view in Brigue (Brig), Switzerland
Bahnhofstrasse, street view near the railway station in Brigue (Brig), Switzerland, with the Hotel Victoria on the right

German World War One commemorative cup and saucer celebrating a Silver Wedding on the 5th March 1914. From your beloved son, Heinrich, Machine Gun Company of Infantry Regiment, Karl (7 Brig) No

The Moods of Ginger Mick by C. J. Dennis, published by Angus & Robertson Ltd. Sydney, Australia. Includes a photograph of C. J. Dennis and friends. Annotated the property of Ltn. (Cptn.) Leslie H

Britain poster, Brig O Doone, Scotland, by Robert M Adam for The Travel Association. Date: circa 1948

Ships that pass by G. H. Davis
Ships that pass -- some notes for our readers who are spending their holidays by the sea shore. The ships are: cargo steamer, liner, coasting steamer, seagoing tug, oil carrier, racing yawl

Brig O Turk, Trossachs, Scotland
View of the Brig O Turk, Trossachs, Scotland

Brig
Vintage engraving of Brig ship

Edinburgh: Old Cramond Brig

Edinburgh: View below Cramond Brig

The Auld Brig, Stirling

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"The Tragic Tale of the French Brigantine Angele: Wrecked on Doom Bar, Padstow, Cornwall" On that fateful day of November 13th, 1911, the once majestic French brigantine Angele met her untimely demise. As she sailed near the treacherous Doom Bar off the coast of Padstow in Cornwall, her fate was sealed. The powerful waves and hidden sandbanks proved to be too much for this proud vessel. In a stunning depiction by artist Nicholas Pocock, we witness another historic moment involving brigs - The Speedy and El Gamo during their encounter in 1802. These two mighty ships engaged in a battle that would forever be etched into maritime history. Moving further north along the rugged coastline of Northumberland lies Bamborough Castle with its hauntingly beautiful backdrop - a wrecked brig drifting ashore. This scene captures both the power and vulnerability of these vessels as they navigate perilous waters. The Naval Battle of Navarino comes alive through George Philip Reinagle's artwork from 1827. Brigs played an integral role in this significant conflict as they fought valiantly against enemy forces, showcasing their strength and resilience amidst chaos. Edward Duncan's painting transports us to yet another intense encounter at sea - Black Joke engaging the Spanish Slave Brig El Almirante in 1829. It serves as a stark reminder of darker times when brigs were involved in illicit activities such as slave trading. Shifting our focus inland to Scotland's picturesque landscapes, we come across iconic structures like The Bridge of Allan and Auld Brig o Doon in Ayr. These architectural marvels stand tall over rivers while serving as timeless symbols connecting communities throughout history. Aberdeen proudly boasts its own piece of maritime heritage with Brig O Balgowmie standing strong against time's relentless march. This impressive structure reminds us of Scotland's rich seafaring past and the vital role brigs played in its economic prosperity.