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Dreadnought Collection (#3)

"Dreadnought: The Mighty British Battleship that Ruled the Seas" Step aboard the legendary HMS Dreadnought, a symbol of naval supremacy and technological innovation

Background imageDreadnought Collection: The Old 'Dreadnought'Hospital-Ship, now being broken up (engraving)

The Old "Dreadnought"Hospital-Ship, now being broken up (engraving)
2772643 The Old " Dreadnought" Hospital-Ship, now being broken up (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Interesting side lights on the words work (b / w photo)

Interesting side lights on the words work (b / w photo)
6002666 Interesting side lights on the words work (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interesting side lights on the words work)

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Types of the British Navy (litho)

Types of the British Navy (litho)
1615850 Types of the British Navy (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of the British Navy)

Background imageDreadnought Collection: The Dreadnought Hospital-Ship, at Greenwich (engraving)

The Dreadnought Hospital-Ship, at Greenwich (engraving)
2772177 The Dreadnought Hospital-Ship, at Greenwich (engraving) by Tozer, Henry Spernon (c.1870-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dreadnought Hospital-Ship, at Greenwich)

Background imageDreadnought Collection: The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving)

The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving)
1046433 The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Navy in 1887)

Background imageDreadnought Collection: HM Turret-Ship 'Dreadnought'(engraving)

HM Turret-Ship "Dreadnought"(engraving)
1059963 HM Turret-Ship " Dreadnought" (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: HM Turret-Ship " Dreadnought")

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Interior of Dreadnought (engraving)

Interior of Dreadnought (engraving)
5231075 Interior of Dreadnought (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Dreadnought)

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Christmas with Poor Jack at the Seamens Hospital (Late Dreadnought), Greenwich (engraving)

Christmas with Poor Jack at the Seamens Hospital (Late Dreadnought), Greenwich (engraving)
1106115 Christmas with Poor Jack at the Seamens Hospital (Late Dreadnought), Greenwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDreadnought Collection: The 'Dreadnought', 1906 (colour litho)

The "Dreadnought", 1906 (colour litho)
3633688 The " Dreadnought", 1906 (colour litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Dreadnought", 1906)

Background imageDreadnought Collection: The last word in battleships, a super-dreadnought (colour litho)

The last word in battleships, a super-dreadnought (colour litho)
2794900 The last word in battleships, a super-dreadnought (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last word in battleships, a super-dreadnought)

Background imageDreadnought Collection: The Launching of a Dreadnought (engraving)

The Launching of a Dreadnought (engraving)
2813320 The Launching of a Dreadnought (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Launching of a Dreadnought)

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Evolutions of the Mediterranean Fleet, under HRH the Duke of Edinburgh

Evolutions of the Mediterranean Fleet, under HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, Submarine Mining at Port Sigri
1055098 Evolutions of the Mediterranean Fleet, under HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, Submarine Mining at Port Sigri, Mitylene (engraving) by English School

Background imageDreadnought Collection: A striking photograph of HMS Queen Elizabeth, full speed ahead for the Mediterranean

A striking photograph of HMS Queen Elizabeth, full speed ahead for the Mediterranean after the close of the review. July 1935

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Fleet review. HMS Queen Elizabeth leading the line to sea. Circa 1935

Fleet review. HMS Queen Elizabeth leading the line to sea. Circa 1935

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive - Dreadnought

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive - Dreadnought
Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive, regn. AY 9682, number: 3093, Dreadnought. Built in 1909 by Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford, Norfolk, powered by a 8 Nhp compound steam engine

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Ransomes Sims & Jefferies General Purpose Engine Dreadnought

Ransomes Sims & Jefferies General Purpose Engine Dreadnought
Ransomes Sims & Jefferies General Purpose Engine, regn. R6244, number: 27512, Dreadnought. Built in 1918 by Ransomes Sims & Jefferies at Ipswich, powered by an 8 Nhp single-cylinder steam engine

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Diagram showing German air-dreadnought, zeppelin compared to a section of buildings in

Diagram showing German air-dreadnought, zeppelin compared to a section of buildings in Piccadilly London. Date: 1915

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Dreadnought Hospital ship at Greenwich 1870

Dreadnought Hospital ship at Greenwich 1870
In 1870 the patients were transferred ashore to the infirmary. which was renamed the Dreadnought Seamens Hospital. HMS Dreadnought herself remained in use as an isolation hospital until she was

Background imageDreadnought Collection: H. M Dreadnought off Greenwich 1846

H. M Dreadnought off Greenwich 1846
The Seamens Hospital-ship Dreadnought, off Greenwich. Date: 1846

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Burrell General Purpose Engine NO106

Burrell General Purpose Engine NO106
Burrell General Purpose Engine, regn. NO106, number 2948, Dreadnought. Built in 1927 by Charles Burrell & Sons at Thetford, in Norfolk, powered by an 8 Nhp single cylinder steam engine

Background imageDreadnought Collection: British Royal Navy Warships - HMS Dreadnought, Hospital ship

British Royal Navy Warships - HMS Dreadnought, Hospital ship
Vintage engraving of British Royal Navy Warship HMS Dreadnought, as a Hospital ship leaving her moorings

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Vice Admiral Sir John Jellicoes Flagship, Iron Duke, Being Coaled at Sea. Inset

Vice Admiral Sir John Jellicoes Flagship, Iron Duke, Being Coaled at Sea. Inset: Vice-Admiral Jellicoe, 1915. Iron Duke was flagship of the Grand Fleet during the First World War

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Guarding the Flag, (1919). Creator: Unknown

Guarding the Flag, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Guarding the Flag, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: The two forward turrets of H.M.S. " Conqueror", showing the 13.5-inch guns, ten of which form her main armament

Background imageDreadnought Collection: The Fangs of the British Lion, (1919). Creator: Unknown

The Fangs of the British Lion, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The " Fangs" of the British Lion, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: The muzzles of the forward 12-inch guns of the battleship " Neptune", covered during coaling

Background imageDreadnought Collection: On Board A French Dreadnought, (1919). Creator: Unknown

On Board A French Dreadnought, (1919). Creator: Unknown
On Board A French Dreadnought, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: The forward turrets of one of the French Dreadnoughts operating with the Allied Fleet in the Dardanelles

Background imageDreadnought Collection: A Modern Battleship -- H. M. S. Jupiter, c1900. Creator: Unknown

A Modern Battleship -- H. M. S. Jupiter, c1900. Creator: Unknown
A Modern Battleship -- H.M.S. Jupiter, c1900. From " The British Navy - Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Background imageDreadnought Collection: The Dreadnought, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston

The Dreadnought, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
The Dreadnought, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Background imageDreadnought Collection: View of Greenwich across the River Thames, London, c1841. Artist: William Parrott

View of Greenwich across the River Thames, London, c1841. Artist: William Parrott
View of Greenwich across the River Thames, London, c1841. With vessels on the water including the Dreadnought on the right

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Coverack, St Keverne, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Coverack, St Keverne, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view from the harbour out to sea. A battleship, likely a Super Dreadnought Orion Class (if so dating the photograph between 1910 and 1926), is visible in the background. Photographer: Unknown

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Composite Restaurant Car, 9515

Composite Restaurant Car, 9515
Dreadnought Stock. Built to diagram H8. Seen here in 1940

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Russian battleship Slava, WW1

Russian battleship Slava, WW1
The Russian pre-dreadnought Borodino-class battleship Slava, launched 1903, served in the Baltic Sea during the First World War, sunk October 1917. Seen here flying the Russian Navy Jack flag

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Sinking of SMS Szent Istvan, Austrian battleship, WW1

Sinking of SMS Szent Istvan, Austrian battleship, WW1
The sinking of SMS Szent Istvan, an Austro-Hungarian Tegetthoff-class dreadnought battleship (launched 1914), torpedoed by the Italian navy off the Dalmatian coast during the First World War

Background imageDreadnought Collection: HMS Queen Elizabeth 1913 Dreadnought Battleship

HMS Queen Elizabeth 1913 Dreadnought Battleship
EDITORIAL HMS Queen Elizabeth (1913). Seen here after her modernization, this bow view shows her secondary battery of dual purpose guns in turrets. From British Warships, published 1940

Background imageDreadnought Collection: EDITORIAL The British Royal Navy battleship HMS Dreadnought, (1906)

EDITORIAL The British Royal Navy battleship HMS Dreadnought, (1906). From The Book of Ships, published c. 1920
EDITORIAL The British Royal Navy battleship HMS Dreadnought, (1906). From The Book of Ships, published c.1920

Background imageDreadnought Collection: EDITORIAL The Battleship Orion, 1911. From The Book of Ships, published c. 1920

EDITORIAL The Battleship Orion, 1911. From The Book of Ships, published c. 1920
EDITORIAL The Battleship Orion, 1911. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920

Background imageDreadnought Collection: EDITORIAL The battleship HMS Iron Duke (1914), from which Admiral Jellicoe directed the Battle of

EDITORIAL The battleship HMS Iron Duke (1914), from which Admiral Jellicoe directed the Battle of Jutland. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Queen Elizabeth Class Warships During World War I. From The Year 1916 Illustrated

Queen Elizabeth Class Warships During World War I. From The Year 1916 Illustrated

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Sms Viribus Unitis, The First Austro-Hungarian Dreadnought Battleship Of The Tegetthoff-Class

Sms Viribus Unitis, The First Austro-Hungarian Dreadnought Battleship Of The Tegetthoff-Class. From The Illustrated War News, 1914

Background imageDreadnought Collection: The 15 Inch Gun Super-Dreadnought H. M. S. Queen Elizabeth. Drawn By W. B

The 15 Inch Gun Super-Dreadnought H. M. S. Queen Elizabeth. Drawn By W. B
The 15 Inch Gun Super-Dreadnought H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth. Drawn By W.B. Freer From The Illustrated War News Published 1914

Background imageDreadnought Collection: The Coronation Year Super Dreadnought Neptune And Vessels King George V Has Commanded

The Coronation Year Super Dreadnought Neptune And Vessels King George V Has Commanded. From Top Left Clockwise, Torpedo Boat No

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Types Of British Warships As They Were In 1910, Above, And As They Are In 1935, Below

Types Of British Warships As They Were In 1910, Above, And As They Are In 1935, Below. From The Illustrated London News, Silver Jubilee Record Number, 1910 - 1935

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Types Of British Warships Brought Into Being By The Great War. From Top, Left To Right

Types Of British Warships Brought Into Being By The Great War. From Top, Left To Right. Queen Elizabeth And Her Dummy Replica, Patrol Boat And Kite Balloon, Motor Launch, 35 Knot Coastal Motor Boat

Background imageDreadnought Collection: HMS Bulwark battleship

HMS Bulwark battleship, on 26th November 1914 conducting patrols in the English Channel, while anchored near Sheerness, she was blown up with loss of between 700 and 800 lives. Date: 1915

Background imageDreadnought Collection: The super-dreadnought Monarch

The super-dreadnought Monarch
British super-dreadnought battleship, " Monarch" completed in 1912 and pictured at the beginning of the First World War

Background imageDreadnought Collection: HMS Vanguard, British battleship

HMS Vanguard, British battleship
HMS Vanguard, British St Vincent class dreadnought battleship. Date: circa 1910

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Sea Battle, World War I by Cyrus Cuneo

Sea Battle, World War I by Cyrus Cuneo
The Great Sea Battle. An unspecified but fierce naval battle during the First World War, illustrated by the late Cyrus Cuneo. Date: 1916

Background imageDreadnought Collection: H. M. S. Colossus

H. M. S. Colossus
HMS Colossus, a British dreadnought launched in 1910 and commissioned in 1911, becoming the flagship of the 1st Battle Squadron at the commencement of World War in 1914

Background imageDreadnought Collection: Japanese pre-dreadnought battleship Yashima built in the UK

Japanese pre-dreadnought battleship Yashima built in the UK
Yashima - a Fuji-class pre-dreadnought battleship built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) in the 1890s. Designed and built in the United Kingdom




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"Dreadnought: The Mighty British Battleship that Ruled the Seas" Step aboard the legendary HMS Dreadnought, a symbol of naval supremacy and technological innovation. Launched in 1906, this British battleship forever changed the course of naval warfare. With her groundbreaking design and powerful armament, she set new standards for warship construction. Witness the awe-inspiring might of a Dreadnought battleship as it unleashes its great guns upon enemy targets. These immense cannons were capable of delivering devastating blows to any foe daring to challenge British dominance at sea. Travel back in time to experience life aboard Third Class Carriage No. 3277, built in 1905. This humble yet essential component showcases the intricate details that went into creating these colossal vessels. Join forces with another iconic vessel, HMS Queen Elizabeth, as she continues the legacy left by her predecessor - HMS Dreadnought. Both ships proudly bear their namesake's influence and embody Britain's commitment to maritime superiority. During World War I, witness an imposing fleet of British battleships at sea, including the mighty HMS Agincourt. These floating fortresses stood as formidable guardians against enemy threats and played crucial roles in securing victory for their nation. Delve into artistry with "Dreadnought 1907, " a captivating oil painting on canvas board capturing both strength and beauty through brushstrokes. This masterpiece pays homage to an era when dreadnoughts ruled supreme over vast oceans. Discover international collaboration as Japanese pre-dreadnought battleship Mikasa emerges from UK shipyards - a testament to global cooperation even amidst political tensions. Such alliances further solidified dreadnoughts' significance on a worldwide scale. Embark on Shackleton's expedition alongside his trusty companion - Dreadnought - showcasing how this name resonates beyond military contexts into exploration realms where resilience is key.