Brig Collection (#4)

Brig, Valais, Switzerland

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

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

Source Size = 1861 x 2475
Arch on the New Brig of Ayr, Bridge, the Burns Festival

Source Size = 3974 x 2481
Wreck of a Swedish Brig at Sandown, Isle of Wight, Uk, 1866

Source Size = 3898 x 2384
Wreck of the English Brig " hebe, " in the Colombo Roads, Ceylon

The Devon Valley Railway in Scotland: the Rumbling Brig, 1869, Uk
The Devon Valley Railway in Scotland: the Rumbling Brig, 1869, UK

Source Size = 3886 x 2862
The Auld Brig of Doon, with Burns Monument and a Glimpse of Alloway Kirk in the Distance, the Burns Centenary

Source Size = 3847 x 2491
Wreck of the Brig " pilgrim, " Off Brighton

Source Size = 2618 x 2293
Loss of the Brig " vine, " of Bristol, at Whitby

Seascape, sun set: fishermen pushing out a boat
XIR903775 Seascape, sun set: fishermen pushing out a boat by Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-89); 44x65 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Marine)

Lock at Sannois, 1900 (watercolour on paper)
XIR895884 Lock at Sannois, 1900 (watercolour on paper) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 26x33 cm; Musee Albert Andre, Bagnols-sur-Ceze, France; (add.info.: Ecluse eSannois ); French, out of copyright

Wreck of the New Commercial Brig, on the Brisson Rocks, on the Coast of Cornwall, Uk. the Rescue, 1851 Engraving

Departure of the Ocean French Fleet from Brest, France, 1854; Hercule, 100, Towed by Caffarelli, 450 Horse Power; Jean-Bart, 90, 650 Horse Power, Towed out Later in the Day

Wreck of the Brig retriever, in the Boccases, Trinidad. 1850
Wreck of the Brig " retriever, " in the Boccases, Trinidad. 1850

THE SCHOONER PROVIDENCE, AND THE BRIG HERO, AT PLYMOUTH, UK, 1846
THE SCHOONER " PROVIDENCE, " AND THE BRIG " HERO, " AT PLYMOUTH, UK, 1846

Fregat Pollux bij het wachtschip in de Schelde, 1784. Anonymous, 1784

The Brig; Gustave Le Gray, French, 1820 - 1884; Normandy, France, Europe; 1856; Albumen silver print; Image: 32.1 x 40.8 cm (12 5/8 x 16 1/16 in.), Mount: 35.7 x 47.3 cm (14 1/16 x 18 5/8 in.)

The English Brig Norval before the Wind Signed and dated, lower left: W
The English Brig Norval before the Wind Signed and dated, lower left: " W. Clark 1833", William Clark, 1803-1883, British

WAR OF 1812: LAKE ERIE. Listing of the US Naval force on Lake Erie, 6 June 1814, sent to President James Madison by the Navy Department

WAR OF 1812: LAKE ONTARIO. Listing of the US Naval force on Lake Ontario, 6 June 1814, sent to President James Madison by the Navy Department

St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada - Bowling Bros Sealing Fleet
Wharves at St. Johns Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada - Bowling Brothers Steam Sealing Fleet Date: 1902

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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.