Cruisers Collection (#3)

HMS Caradoc, British light cruiser, Reval, post-WW1
HMS Caradoc, British Caledon group C-class light cruiser, launched 1916, part of the Grand Fleet during the latter part of the First World War

HMS Cardiff, British light cruiser, WW1
HMS Cardiff, British Ceres group C-class light cruiser, launched 1917, part of the Grand Fleet during the latter part of the First World War, decommissioned 1946. Date: circa 1917-1918

HMS Good Hope, British armoured cruiser
HMS Good Hope, British Drake-class armoured cruiser, launched 1901, sunk during the Battle of Coronel, 1 November 1914, off the coast of Chile. Date: circa 1914

Russo-Japanese War - Battle of Tsushima
Russo-Japanese War - Japanese sailors celebrate the sinking of Russian fleet at the Battle of Tsushima in May 1905. The battle was a devastating loss for the Imperial Russian Navy

The sun sets over the yachts and pleasure boats in the marina

German battlecruisers Seydlitz and Moltke, 1915
German battlecruisers Seydlitz (top) and Moltke (bottom), two of those defeated in the North Sea on 24th January 1915 while on a raiding expedition against the British coast. Date: 1915

D-Day, three cruisers off Normandy, France, WW2
D-Day, three cruisers off Normandy, France, June 1944. 1944

French Navy cruisers, Saigon, Cochinchina (Vietnam)
French Navy cruisers near the quay at Saigon, Cochinchina (Vietnam). Date: 1906

Cunard Wharf, Boston
Cunard Wharf within Boston Harbour was owned by the Cunard Line Company who had been awarded the first British Trans Atlantic steamship mail contract in 1839

USS Tennessee, American cruiser, Falmouth, WW1
The American cruiser USS Tennessee at Falmouth in August 1914. She was en route to Europe and the Middle East, laden with gold

Heinkel He 114A -catapult launched for use aboard German battleships and cruisers

Heinkel He 60 -designed to to be catapulted from cruisers, the type had been replaced in this role with the He 114 by 1939 However some He 60 stayed in patrol use until 1943

British rescuing men from German destroyer, Heligoland, WW1
British sailors rescuing men of a German destroyer, under fire, at the Battle of Heligoland Bight - a gallant deed officially recognised by Germany

Hamburg-American Line piers, Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
The Hamburg-American Line piers at Hoboken, New Jersey, USA. circa 1908

USS North Carolina, American armoured cruiser
USS North Carolina (ACR12), American armoured cruiser, transporting forces at the end of the First World War. Date: circa 1918

Crew of HMS Astraea, British second-class cruiser
Group photo, crew of HMS Astraea, British second-class cruiser, at Hong Kong, including telegraphist with machine. Date: circa 1908

HMS Astraea, British second-class cruiser, seen here in Hong Kong harbour. circa 1900

USS South Dakota, American armoured cruiser, Yokohama
USS South Dakota (ACR9), American armoured cruiser, seen here (right) in Yokohama Harbour, Japan. Date: 1911-1912

USS Pittsburgh, American armoured cruiser
USS Pittsburgh (CA4, formerly USS Pennsylvania)), American armoured cruiser. Seen here at Venice, Italy, during duties in the Mediterranean. Date: circa 1920

Crew on board USS Frederick, American cruiser, WW1
Crew on board USS Frederick, American cruiser, on the warmest day experienced, August 1918. They look tired, and their clothes are very dirty. Date: 1918

Boxing on board USS Frederick, American cruiser, WW1
A boxing match taking place on board the USS Frederick (formerly USS Maryland, ACR8), an American armoured cruiser, watched by members of the crew. Date: 1918

American cruisers, League Island Navy Yard, Philadelphia
Three American cruisers at the League Island Navy Yard, Philadelphia, USA. They are the USS Washington, St Louis and Tennessee. Date: 1906

Business District, San Diego, California, USA
Aerial view of part of the Business District, San Diego, California, USA, with American navy cruisers in the distance. They are USS California, South Dakota and Pennsylvania. Date: 1911-1912

American cruiser, League Island Navy Yard, Philadelphia
An American cruiser in the League Island Navy Yard, Philadelphia, USA. Date: 1900s

USS Brooklyn, American cruiser
USS Brooklyn (CL40), American light cruiser, seen here on 30 April 1939. Date: 1939

USS Augusta, American cruiser, Sydney Harbour
USS Augusta (CA31), American heavy cruiser, seen here in Sydney Harbour, Australia. Date: 1934

American ships in harbour, Barcelona, Spain
American ships in harbour at Barcelona, Spain. They include destroyers USS Barton (DD722), USS Strong (DD758) and heavy cruiser USS Newport News (CA148). circa 1950

Crew of HMS Berwick, British heavy cruiser
Crew of HMS Berwick (65), British County class heavy cruiser, on shore with a gun. Date: circa 1926

Young woman in Mustang at Custom Car Show
Young woman in a Boss Mustang 302 at the Custom Car Show, held by the Hayle Surf Cruisers Club, Cornwall

Small craft in North Sea action by G. H. Davis
The battle of the small craft during the North Sea action, First World War. Top: British fast light cruisers and a German squadron. Middle: general engagement between British and German light craft

Naval engagement off Heligoland by G. H. Davis
The smart naval engagement off Heligoland: the destruction of German light cruisers and torpedo boats, shown in a series of drawings made from sketches by an eye witness. 1

Mine problem in North Sea by G. H. Davis
The mine problem in the North Sea. The mine layer at work, showing the way in which the mine is held below the water and how it is exploded by a passing ship

Power of the big gun and the turbine by G. H. Davis
The power of the big gun and the turbine. Three annotated illustrations, showing the modern battleship cruisers advantage over an opponent carrying lighter guns of shorter range

Battle fleet going into action by G. H. Davis
The formation of a battle fleet (ships with attendant cruisers, destroyers and minesweepers) steaming into action during the Second World War. Date: 1942

Saga of the Salmon by G. H. Davis
The saga of the Salmon, a British submarine, which let the Bremen go, but torpedoed a German submarine and two cruisers, the Leipzig and the Blucher. December 1939

Defeat of the Graf Spee by G. H. Davis
The fight with the Admiral Graf Spee: factors in a classic example of naval battle tactics pictorially explained. Elements that played a part in the defeat of the ship by three British cruisers

Fleet air arm by G. H. Davis
The Fleet Air Arm -- cruisers as modified by aircraft equipment. A feature of the Navy represented in the Jubilee Review programme

Survivors from German U-boat attack, WW1
Some of the survivors from a German U-boat attack which sank three British cruisers (Aboukir, Hogue and Cressy) in the North Sea on 22 September 1914, in the early stages of the First World War

Commodore R Y Tyrwhitt of the Arethusa, WW1
Commodore (later Admiral of the Fleet) Sir Reginald Yorke Tyrwhitt (1870-1951), British naval officer. As Commodore of the Arethusa

Australian fleet in Mediterranean by G. H. Davis
Bravo Australia! The first colony (of the British Empire) with a fleet of its own -- the fighting force of the Mediterranean. Two panoramic views of the ships of the Australian navy. 1913

Italy v. Turkey, rival navies compared, by G. H. Davis
Italy versus Turkey, the rival navies compared. Showing the Italian navy (top), whose chief fighting strength was four powerful armoured cruisers, and the Turkish navy (bottom)

H. M. S. Duke of Edinburgh
The lead ship of the Duke of Ediburgh class of armoured cruisers constructed for the Royal Navy in the mid 1900s. After participating in the Battle of Jutland in May 1916

Silhouette of German cruisers 1914
Silhouettes showing the appearance of some of the well-know German cruisers which were roaming the seas in search of British merchantmen. Date: 1914

HMS York, cruiser

HMS Frobisher, British heavy cruiser, in dry dock
HMS Frobisher (D81), British Hawkins-class heavy cruiser, seen here in dry dock, viewed from above. Date: circa 1940s

HMS Renown
The Battlecruiser HMS Renown passing the aircraft carrier HMS Eagle, entering the Grand Harbour in Malta in the 1930s Date: 1930s

HMS Effingham, Birmingham Class Cruiser

Co Donegal, Inishowen, Greencastle Harbour

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"Cruisers: The Mighty Backbone of the British Royal Navy Fleet" Step aboard the historical journey of cruisers, as we delve into their pivotal role in shaping naval warfare. From the legendary HMS Suffolk to the iconic HMS Hood, these vessels have left an indelible mark on maritime history. In World War I, the valiant HMS Arethusa led a fleet of destroyers, displaying unparalleled bravery and resilience. Their joint efforts during this tumultuous time exemplified the unwavering spirit of the British Royal Navy. The Last Shot by Matania captures a poignant moment in history when battleships like HMS Norfolk stood tall amidst raging seas and relentless enemy fire. These heavy cruisers played a crucial role in defending Britain's shores during World War II. Remembering heroes like John Jack Travers Cornwell, who bravely fought at the Battle of Jutland aboard HMS Chester. His sacrifice symbolizes the courage displayed by countless sailors who risked everything for king and country. Lion Leads in Jutland - an unforgettable image that depicts how HMS Lion fearlessly took charge amidst fierce combat during World War I. This battlecruiser bore witness to intense fighting but remained steadfast until victory was secured. Even amid adversity, British battlecruisers such as HMS Tiger and HMS Lion showcased their might on numerous occasions throughout World War I. They were instrumental in safeguarding Britain's interests across vast oceans. H. M. S Cressy stands as a testament to both triumphs and tragedies faced by cruisers during times of conflict. Its legacy serves as a reminder that even great ships can fall victim to enemy attacks while protecting our shores. A commemorative card honoring Zeebrugge and Ostend raid pays homage to those who participated in daring missions during World War I. Cruisers played an integral part in executing these strategic operations with precision and audacity.