Captain Collection (#8)

Capt. Fisher, Harvard, (1911?). Creator: Bain News Service
Capt. Fisher, Harvard, (1911?). Shows Robert T. Fisher, probably when he was captain of the Harvard University football team in 1911.

Capt. Felix of Army Aero. Corps., between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Capt. Felix of Army Aero. Corps., between c1910 and c1915.

Capt. Hart - McGregor - Princeton, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Capt. Hart - McGregor - Princeton, between c1910 and c1915.

Capt. Hart, Princeton, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Capt. Hart, Princeton, between c1910 and c1915.

Capt. B.C. Decker, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Capt. B.C. Decker, 1911.

Capt. R. Dahl, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Capt. R. Dahl, 1910.

Capt. Hugo Osterhaus, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Capt. Hugo Osterhaus, 1910.

N.B. Broward, cameo portrait, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
N.B. Broward, cameo portrait, 1910.

Captain Seebohm, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Captain Seebohm, between c1910 and c1915.

Captain Von Krosigk, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Captain Von Krosigk, between c1910 and c1915. Shows German naval officer Wilhelm von Krosigk (1871-1953).

Captain Poncelet of SS France, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Captain Poncelet of SS France, between c1910 and c1915.

Capt. C.C. McCarthy of MEADE, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Capt. C.C. McCarthy of MEADE, 1913. Shows captain of the U.S. Army transport ship Meade during American marines mobilizing at League Island, Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, PA, in Feb

Mayor Gaynor, (Polo Grounds,) Col. John Whalen, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Mayor Gaynor, (Polo Grounds,) Col. John Whalen, 1913. Shows (left to right) Captain Hill, New York City Mayor William Jay Gaynor, unidentified man, and Col. John Whalen.

Before Capt. Walsh's, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Before Capt. Walsh's, between c1910 and c1915. Shows grand jury members gathered outside the house of Captain Thomas W. Walsh at 1958 Madison Avenue, New York City

Capt. and crew of MACKAY-BENNETT, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Capt. and crew of MACKAY-BENNETT, between c1910 and c1915.

Captain Candace Hewitt, E.R. Hewitt & wife, Lucy Hewitt, 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
Captain Candace Hewitt, E.R. Hewitt & wife, Lucy Hewitt, 1916. Shows Edward Ringwood Hewitt (1866-1957), inventor, chemist and an early expert on fly-fishing with his wife

Capt. J.A. Meissner, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Capt. J.A. Meissner, between c1915 and c1920. James Armand Meissner (1896-1936), World War I flying ace.

Capt. W.C. Schauffler Jr. [& Lt. F.A. Tillman], 18 Nov 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Capt. W.C. Schauffler Jr. [& Lt. F.A. Tillman], 18 Nov 1918. Captain W.G. Schauffler, Jr. standing and Lieutenant Fred A. Tillman in the seat of a Ninetieth Aero Squadron (Pair-a-Dice" Squadron)

Capt. O.J. Golden, Lt. L.G. McConkie, Lt. M.J. Cross, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Capt. O.J. Golden, Lt. L.G. McConkie, Lt. M.J. Cross, between c1915 and c1920. Probably shows Oliver J. Golden (1882-1949), Michigan, Captain 49th Infantry

Captain Lott of the Persia, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Captain Lott of the Persia, 1864. 'The Portrait which we give of the well-known commander of the Cunard mail steamship Persia will be acceptable to all those who

A merchant captain with Elton's quadrant, c.1730 (oil on canvas)
7338091 A merchant captain with Elton's quadrant, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Vanderbank, John (1694-1739); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Justinian Nutt (circa 1710-59), 1750s (oil on canvas)
7338004 Captain Justinian Nutt (circa 1710-59), 1750s (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain George Duff (1764-1805) (oil on canvas)
7337888 Captain George Duff (1764-1805) (oil on canvas) by Raeburn, Henry (1756-1823) (after); 91.5x71 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas)
7337869 Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Illustration by Gustave Dore for the novel " Le Capitaine Fracasse" by Theophile Gautier (1811-1872)
PCT4277929 Illustration by Gustave Dore for the novel " Le Capitaine Fracasse" by Theophile Gautier (1811-1872)

Vallombreuse kneels before Isabelle, whom he is in love. Engraving by Gustave Dore illustrating Theophile Gautier's
PCT4271507 Vallombreuse kneels before Isabelle, whom he is in love. Engraving by Gustave Dore illustrating Theophile Gautier's novel " Le capitaine Fracasse", edition Charpentier 1863

Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas)
7338087 Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Wollaston, John (fl.1736-75) (attr.to); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339185 Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); National Maritime Museum, London

Commander James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1834 (oil on canvas)
7295331 Commander James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1834 (oil on canvas) by Wildman, John Robert (fl.1823-39); 144.2x112 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain John Croft Hawkins (1798-1851), 19th century (oil painting)
7337930 Captain John Croft Hawkins (1798-1851), 19th century (oil painting) by British School, (19th century); 91.4x71.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Richard Chadwick (d.1748), 1744 (oil on canvas)
7337858 Captain Richard Chadwick (d.1748), 1744 (oil on canvas) by Hudson, Thomas (1701-79) (attr.to); 125.7x100.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain George Miller Bligh (circa 1780-1834), 1812 (oil on canvas)
7337845 Captain George Miller Bligh (circa 1780-1834), 1812 (oil on canvas) by Brown, Mather (1761-1831); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Henry Morgan sacks Puerto Principe, Cuba, 19th century (engraving)
7337530 Captain Henry Morgan sacks Puerto Principe, Cuba, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown Pirate)

The Royal Navy. No 2. Commander. Captain. Midshipman. Admiral. 1848 (coloured aquatint)
7341780 The Royal Navy. No 2. Commander. Captain. Midshipman. Admiral. 1848 (coloured aquatint) by Ackermann, Rudolph (1764-1834); 48.4x33.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain W.E. Parry R.N. 1821 (stipple engraving)
7295539 Captain W.E. Parry R.N. 1821 (stipple engraving) by Drummond, Samuel (1765-1844); 23x14.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Commander of the Polar Expedition 1819-1820)

Robert F. Scott, British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), 1911 (b/w photo)
7295775 Robert F. Scott, British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); National Maritime Museum, London

Captain John Reynolds (circa 1713-1788), 1754-58 (oil on canvas)
7338025 Captain John Reynolds (circa 1713-1788), 1754-58 (oil on canvas) by Theus, Jeremiah (1719-74); 106.5x86.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Peter Rainier (1784-1836), 1806 (oil painting)
7338024 Captain Peter Rainier (1784-1836), 1806 (oil painting) by Hickey, Thomas (1741-1821); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Hickey Hickey)

Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas)
7338023 Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain William Peel (1824-1858), 19th century (oil painting)
7338019 Captain William Peel (1824-1858), 19th century (oil painting) by Lucas, John (1807-74); 272x178 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain William Stanway Parkinson (ca.1769-1838), c.1825 (oil on canvas)
7338011 Captain William Stanway Parkinson (ca.1769-1838), c.1825 (oil on canvas) by Hayter, George (1792-1871); 58.4x44.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Peter Parker (1785-1814), c.1808-10 (oil on canvas)
7338010 Captain Peter Parker (1785-1814), c.1808-10 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Hugh Palliser (1723-1796), c.1775 (oil on canvas)
7338008 Captain Hugh Palliser (1723-1796), c.1775 (oil on canvas) by Dance, George (1741-1825); 243.9x152.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain James Newman-Newman (1767-1811), c.1801 (oil on canvas)
7338001 Captain James Newman-Newman (1767-1811), c.1801 (oil on canvas) by Oliver, Archer James (1774-1842); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Sir George Montagu (1750-1829), c.1780-90 (oil on canvas)
7337972 Captain Sir George Montagu (1750-1829), c.1780-90 (oil on canvas) by Beach, Thomas (1738-1806) (attr.to); 190.5x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Robert Man (circa 1748-1813), 1779 (oil on canvas)
7337964 Captain Robert Man (circa 1748-1813), 1779 (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, John Francis (1742-1810); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Samuel Hood Linzee (1773-1820), 1802 (oil on canvas)
7337961 Captain Samuel Hood Linzee (1773-1820), 1802 (oil on canvas) by Shee, Martin Archer (1769-1850); 92.7x80.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain George Johnstone (1730-1787), 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337948 Captain George Johnstone (1730-1787), 18th century (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 91.5x71 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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"Captains: Icons of Leadership and Courage" From the valiant Captain Matania leading the Last Absolution of the Munsters, to Queen Elizabeth II presenting Bobby Moore with the World Cup, captains have always embodied strength and determination. Just like John Mills in Ice Cold In Alex (1958), they navigate through treacherous terrains to achieve their goals. Captain Woolf Barnato with his Bentley showcases a different kind of leadership - one that combines elegance and power. Similarly, The Royal Logistic Corps exemplifies how captains ensure smooth operations behind the scenes. In moments of remembrance, we see Old Bill kneeling before the Cenotaph in Whitehall, paying tribute to fallen heroes. Even on the football field, such as Dulwich Hamlet FC team in 1936, captains inspire unity and teamwork. History tells tales of extraordinary individuals like Captain Francis Crozier aboard HMS Terror in 1845 or Flying Officer W E Johns creating thrilling Biggles stories for Modern Boy magazine. They ignite our imagination and remind us that bravery knows no bounds. Captain Scott's expedition at the South Pole in 1912 epitomizes unwavering determination despite insurmountable challenges. Meanwhile, Coyne Helicopter/UFO encounters highlight how even modern-day captains face mysterious situations beyond comprehension. Lastly, let us not forget Captain Albert Ball (1896-1917), VC, DSO - a true hero who fearlessly fought for his country during World War I. These captivating glimpses into various realms show that being a captain is more than just a title; it is an embodiment of resilience and inspiration. Whether leading armies or exploring uncharted territories, these remarkable individuals leave an indelible mark on history as beacons of leadership and courage.