Galleons Collection (#3)

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Lawrence Fashion, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Lawrence Fashion, 1720s

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Nathaniel Blackerby, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Nathaniel Blackerby, 1720s

Shipping Scene from the Collection of John Hadley, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of John Hadley, 1720s

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Onuphrij Edwin, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Onuphrij Edwin, 1720s

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Thomas Cook, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Thomas Cook, 1720s

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Jacob Gibbs, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Jacob Gibbs, 1720s

Group of Ships, 1644. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Group of Ships, 1644

Two Galleys and their Launches, in or before 1647. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Two Galleys and their Launches, in or before 1647

Shipping Scene with Man-of-War, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene with Man-of-War, 1720s

Fight in 1672, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Fight in 1672: shipping scene from the collection of Thomas Walker, 1720s

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Philip Hollingworth, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Philip Hollingworth, 1720s

The Juxon Medal: The Dominion of the Seas [reverse], 1639. Creator: Nicolas Briot
The Juxon Medal: The Dominion of the Seas [reverse], 1639

Amsterdam Harbor Scene, c. 1654 / 1655. Creator: Reinier Zeeman
Amsterdam Harbor Scene, c. 1654/1655

Dutch Ships in a Lively Breeze, probably 1650s. Creator: Jacob Adriaensz. Bellevois
Dutch Ships in a Lively Breeze, probably 1650s

In Port - A Calm, 1856. Creator: Henry Dawson
In Port - A Calm, 1856

Naues MercantoriaeHollandicae, vulgo VLIETEN (Dutch Freighters or Flutes), 1647
Naues Mercantoriae Hollandicae, vulgo VLIETEN (Dutch Freighters or Flutes), 1647

Naues MercatoriaeHollan dicaeper Indias Occidentales (Dutch West Indiaman)
Naues Mercatoriae Hollan [] dicae per Indias Occidentales (Dutch West Indiaman), 1625-77

Naues MercatoriaeHollandicaeper Indias Occidentales (Dutch East Indiaman), 1647
Naues Mercatoriae Hollandicae per Indias Occidentales (Dutch East Indiaman), 1647

Dutch East Indiaman, 1647. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Dutch East Indiaman, 1647

Port Scene, ca. 1760. Creator: Pierre Moreau
Port Scene, ca. 1760

Symplegades, 17th century. Creator: Cornelis Bloemaert
Symplegades, 17th century. After Pierre Brebiette

Paris, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Departure of the Grand Duke Constantine of Russia, from Plymouth - drawn by Mr. N. M. Condy, 1845. Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolayevich of Russia leaves after a royal visit to England....his Imperial

New Inventions of Modern Times [Nova Reperta], The Discovery of America, plate 1, ca. 1600

A View of Castle William by Boston in New England, early 18th century. [Fort later known as Fort Independence]

Curio Shop in Yokohama, 3rd month, 1860. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Curio Shop in Yokohama, 3rd month, 1860

English Ship, 2nd month, 1862. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
English Ship, 2nd month, 1862

Naumachia in the Court of Palazzo Pitti, from an Album with Plates documenting the Festivities of the 1589 Wedding of Arch Duke Ferdinand I de Medici and Christine of Lorraine, 1589-1592

Coastal Scene with Beached Boats in Foreground, early-mid 19th century

Defensive Galleons 1550
Spanish galleons attempt to ward off rivals for the New World Date: circa 1550

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Fowey, Cornwall, from Sketches from Nature, 1822. 1822
Fowey, Cornwall, from " Sketches from Nature", 1822

Don Michele Getting Up the Ships Side, from Naples and the Campagna Felice: in a
Don Michele Getting Up the Ships Side, from " Naples and the Campagna Felice: in a Series of Letters Addressed to a Friend in England in 1802", June 1, 1815

Saint Vincent, Patron Saint of Lisbon. Creator: Frey Carlos
Saint Vincent, Patron Saint of Lisbon

Harbor Scene: An English Ship with Sails Loosened Firing a Gun. Creator: Peter Monamy
Harbor Scene: An English Ship with Sails Loosened Firing a Gun

Whale or Greenland Fishery, 1720, (1946). Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Whale or Greenland Fishery, 1720, (1946). British whaling ships off the coast of Greenland: sailors in small rowing boats hunt whales with harpoons; men attack a polar bear at bottom left

The Brandenburg naval fleet, 1680, (1936). Kurbrandenburgische Flotte, 1680. Creator: Unknown
The Brandenburg naval fleet, 1680, (1936). Kurbrandenburgische Flotte, 1680. The Brandenburg Navy was the navy of the Margraviate of Brandenburg in Germany from the 16th century to 1701

Ships at sea, mid-late 17th century, (1943). Creator: Willem van de Velde the Younger
Ships at sea, mid-late 17th century, (1943). Drawing in the Staatliche Graphische Sammlung, Munich, Germany. From " Europaische Handzeichnungen", (Five Hundred Years of European Drawings)

H. M. S. Vanguard, 1936. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S." Vanguard", 1936. Cigarette Card No.20 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

H. M. S. Sans Pariel and H. M. S. Agamemnon at Sebastopol, 1936
H.M.S." Sans Pariel" and H.M.S." Agamemnon" at Sebastopol, 1936. Cigarette Card No.24 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

H. M. S. Queen, 1936. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S." Queen", 1936. Cigarette Card No.21 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

H. M. S. Powerful, 1936. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. " Powerful", 1936. Cigarette Card No.14 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

Codringtons Flagship, H. M. S. Asia, before Navarino, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Codringtons Flagship, H.M.S " Asia", before Navarino, 1936. Cigarette Card No.15 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

H. M. S. Rodney, 1936. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S." Rodney", 1936. Cigarette Card No.17 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

The East Indiaman Warren Hastings, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The East Indiaman " Warren Hastings", 1936. Cigarette Card No.13 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

H. M.s Majestic engaging French and American Ships, 1936. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S " Majestic" engaging French and American Ships, 1936. Cigarette Card No.12 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

The Royal William, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The " Royal William", 1936. Cigarette Card No.3 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

The Battle of Copenhagen; Nelsons Squadron attacking, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Copenhagen; Nelsons Squadron attacking, A naval battle in which a British fleet fought a large force of the Dano-Norwegian Navy anchored near Copenhagen on 2 April 1801.1936

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Galleons, the majestic vessels of the past, have left an indelible mark on history. From the ill-fated Vasa, a 17th-century warship that now finds its home in the Vasa Museum in Stockholm, Sweden, to scenes with ships during the Spanish Armada and Napoleon's journey to St Helena aboard the Northumberland; they have played significant roles across continents. These magnificent ships were not confined to one region but sailed through Scandinavia and Europe. The English Ship Hampton Court braved a fierce gale in 1678-80 while Diego Velazquez de Cuellar commanded his own vessel during his remarkable life from 1465-1524. Even Gulliver himself captured Blefuscudian ships in Jonathan Swift's timeless tale. The allure extended beyond their historical significance as well. In Genoa, Liguria, Italy stands Neptune Galleon at Porto Antico (Old Port), reminding visitors of maritime glory. Pirate vessels also found their haven there - symbols of adventure and rebellion. Gazing upon these grandiose structures takes us back to pivotal moments like "The Expedition to the Isle of Terceira" or "The taking of ten British ships in Marbella. " These frescoes depict battles fought and victories won under Philip II's reign. And let us not forget H. M. S Victory - a name synonymous with naval supremacy since its launch in 1936. This ship represents Britain's proud seafaring heritage and continues to inspire awe today. Intriguingly diverse yet united by their splendorous presence on waterways worldwide, galleons remain captivating icons that connect us with our shared maritime past.