Gunboat Collection (#2)

U.S.S. Machias, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Machias, between 1893 and 1901

U.S.S. Lancaster, officers, between 1890 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Lancaster, officers, between 1890 and 1901

U.S.S. Dolphin, between 1885 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Dolphin, between 1885 and 1901

U.S.S. Dolphin, between 1885 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Dolphin, between 1885 and 1901

U.S.S. Dolphin, between 1885 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Dolphin, between 1885 and 1901

U.S.S. Dolphin, between 1885 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Dolphin, between 1885 and 1901

U.S.S. Dolphin, between 1885 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Dolphin, between 1885 and 1901

The Gun-Boat Flotilla, off Ryde, Isle of Wight, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Gun-Boat Flotilla, off Ryde, Isle of Wight, 1856....the first division of the numerous fleet of gun-boats intended for the next Baltic campaign

U.S.S. Concord, between 1891 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Concord, between 1891 and 1901

Squadron of Evolution, 1889 : U.S.S. Chicago, U.S.S. Yorktown, U.S.S. Boston, U.S.S. Atlanta, 1889. Creator: Unknown
Squadron of Evolution, 1889 : U.S.S. Chicago, U.S.S. Yorktown, U.S.S. Boston, U.S.S. Atlanta, 1889

The Civil War in Chili, Paying off an Old Score on the "Almirante Lynch", 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Civil War in Chili, Paying off an Old Score on the "Almirante Lynch", 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Civil War in Chili, The Battle of Concon, August 21, 1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Civil War in Chili, The Battle of Concon, August 21, 1891, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

H.M. Cruiser "Serpent" Lost off Cape Villano, Spain, 1890. Creator: Unknown. H.M
H.M. Cruiser "Serpent" Lost off Cape Villano, Spain, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

The British Gunboat Mosquito composed of Floatable Sections, fro service on the Zambesi and Shire Creator: Unknown
The British Gunboat Mosquito composed of Floatable Sections, fro service on the Zambesi and Shire Rivers, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41

Her Majesty's Despatch Gun-Boats, 1854. Creator: Smyth
Her Majesty's Despatch Gun-Boats, 1854. Crimean War: Royal Navy ships Lynx, Beagle, Arrow and Viper en route for the Black Sea

Burning of the town of Novitska, in the White Sea, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Burning of the town of Novitska, in the White Sea, 1854. Scene from the Crimean War: Royal Navy warships bombard a town in northern Russia

Launch of H.M. Gun-Boat "Pelter", and the Portuguese Steam-ship "Dom Pedro Secondo", at... 1854
Launch of H.M. Gun-Boat "Pelter", and the Portuguese Steam-ship "Dom Pedro Secondo", at Northfleet, 1854. Dockyard on the River Thames in Kent. Gunboat...which Mr

H.M. Screw Gun-Vessel "Wrangler", built for the Baltic, 1854. Creator: Unknown. H.M
H.M. Screw Gun-Vessel "Wrangler", built for the Baltic, 1854. British warship, ...built by Messrs. Green, of Blackwall [on the River Thames in London] for the Baltic [Crimean War]; Lieut

The Schleswig-Holstein War - Blowing Up of the Screw Steamer "Von der Tan", 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Schleswig-Holstein War - Blowing Up of the Screw Steamer "Von der Tan", 1850. Depiction of...a strategic episode in the war - the blowing up of the screw steamer Von der Tann

The German Gunboat Panther, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The German Gunboat " Panther", (1919). On July 1st, 1911, Germany, without warning or explanation, dispatched the warship " Panther" to the closed port of Agadir [in Morocco]

Chinese Dragon Boats
Wonderful image of two competing Dragon boats in full speed. One character points the way ahead, while another covers his eyes to get a beter view ahead

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Punish the PIrates
Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - The great seal of the United States Navy lies in ruins after a successful attack by Vietnamese forces - Punish the PIrates'. Date: circa mid-1970s

German gunboat, SMS Iltis, launched in 1898 Date: early 20th century

Gunboat encounter between Nelson and Don Miguel Tyrason, 1797 - This was a service hand-to-hand with swords, in which my Coxswain John Sykes twice saved my life. Date: 1797

HMS Seagull, minesweeper
HMS Seagull was a Sharpshooter-class torpedo gunboat, converted to be a minesweeper. She was built at Chatham Dockyard from 1888-1891

H. M. S. Thrush, The new Gunboat shortly to be commissioned by Lieut. H. R. H. Prince George of Wale Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Thrush, The new Gunboat shortly to be commissioned by Lieut. H.R.H. Prince George of Wales, 1890. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Spanish ship with 112 guns. Collection of warships. Engraving by Agustin Berlinguero (19th century), 1819
AIS5346771 Spanish ship with 112 guns. Collection of warships. Engraving by Agustin Berlinguero (19th century), 1819. Madrid, National Library

Spanish ship with 112 guns. Collection of warships. Engraving by Agustin Berlinguero (19th century), 1819
AIS5346801 Spanish ship with 112 guns. Collection of warships. Engraving by Agustin Berlinguero (19th century), 1819. Madrid, National Library

The Santa Brigida engaged by the Naiad, Alcamene and Triton
7088842 The Santa Brigida engaged by the Naiad, Alcamene and Triton, 16th October 1799 (oil on canvas) by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bombardment and Capture of Fort Henry, Tenn, c. 1862 (colour litho)
497542 Bombardment and Capture of Fort Henry, Tenn, c.1862 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); 30.2x40.2 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

HMS "Thrush, "the New Gunboat shortly to be commissioned by Lieutenant HRH Prince George of Wales (engraving)
1047217 HMS " Thrush, " the New Gunboat shortly to be commissioned by Lieutenant HRH Prince George of Wales (engraving) by Wyllie

The Evacuation of the Atbara Camp, the Sirdar watching the Ninth Soudanese embarking (litho)
1063721 The Evacuation of the Atbara Camp, the Sirdar watching the Ninth Soudanese embarking (litho) by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Advance on Omdurman, laying the Telegraph Cable across the Nile (litho)
1063672 The Advance on Omdurman, laying the Telegraph Cable across the Nile (litho) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance on Omdurman)

Action of the Gunboats at Memphis, c. 1865 (engraving)
878337 Action of the Gunboats at Memphis, c.1865 (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); 25.3 x20.3 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: On June 6, 1862)

Le Bateau-Canon (engraving)
2783333 Le Bateau-Canon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Bateau-Canon. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 20 February 1887.); © Look and Learn

Wreck of HMS Wasp, British gun-boat, at Tory Island, Donegal, north coast of Ireland, 1884

The Bombardment of Copenhagen and Surrender of the Danish Fleet, September 1807
NAM261116 The Bombardment of Copenhagen and Surrender of the Danish Fleet, September 1807, published by John Fairburn in 1807 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Gunboat on the River Seine during the Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (engraving)
6001322 Gunboat on the River Seine during the Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (engraving) by German School

Attack on the Villagers of Dahomey, from Le Petit Journal
CHT193591 Attack on the Villagers of Dahomey, from Le Petit Journal, 20th August 1892 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Forth Bridge, 1914, from British Artists at the Front
STC255978 The Forth Bridge, 1914, from British Artists at the Front, continuation of The Western Front, 1918 (colour litho) by Lavery

Terrific Combat Between the "Monitor"2 Guns & "Merrimac"
3704156 Terrific Combat Between the " Monitor" 2 Guns & " Merrimac" 11 Guns In Hampton Roads March 9th 1862 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

HMS Thrush, 1st class gunboat (colour litho)
2775654 HMS Thrush, 1st class gunboat (colour litho) by Mitchell, William Frederick (1845-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Thrush, 1st class gunboat)

Destruction of a Brazilian Gunboat
During a naval skirmish, a Brazilian gunboat is torpedoed and is in the process of sinking, life boats of sailors rowing away from the steamship to the shores of the river. Date: 1865

Crew members, HMS Magpie, boom defence vessel
Group photo of crew members on HMS Magpie, a screw gunboat launched in 1889, used as a boom defence vessel from 1902, then reverting to a gunboat in 1915. Date: circa 1908

With the Channel Squadron, Torpedo Practice on Board a Gunboat (litho)
1056631 With the Channel Squadron, Torpedo Practice on Board a Gunboat (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Channel Squadron)

The Recent Submarine Mining and Torpedo Operations at Langston Harbour, Portsmouth (engraving)
1046231 The Recent Submarine Mining and Torpedo Operations at Langston Harbour, Portsmouth (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

HMS Bramble, 1st class gunboat (colour litho)
2775617 HMS Bramble, 1st class gunboat (colour litho) by Mitchell, William Frederick (1845-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Bramble, 1st class gunboat)

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"Gunboat: A Visual Journey Through History's Naval Battles" Sketch cover, Georges Carpentier, 1914: Step into the ring of history as we explore the fierce battles fought on land and sea. Naval Battle on the Mississippi, 1861 Civil War Engraving: Witness the turbulent clash between ironclad gunboats that shaped America's destiny during the Civil War. Commodore Perry at the Battle of Lake Erie (oil on canvas): Immerse yourself in this stunning artwork depicting a pivotal moment when American gunboats secured victory against British forces. Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Punish the Pirates: Discover how gunboats played a crucial role in protecting Vietnam's waters from pirate threats through this captivating patriotic poster. German gunboat, SMS Iltis: Uncover Germany's naval might with an up-close look at SMS Iltis, a formidable vessel that patrolled European waters during times of conflict. Gunboat encounter between Nelson and Don Miguel Tyrason: Delve into a historic showdown as two legendary figures cross paths in an intense battle aboard their respective gunboats. HMS Seagull, minesweeper: Explore life onboard HMS Seagull as it tirelessly clears dangerous minefields to ensure safe passage for allied ships during wartime. Chinese Dragon Boats: Experience China's rich cultural heritage through these magnificent dragon boats used both for ceremonial purposes and military operations throughout history. Albania - Alliance-Santi - Quaranta - General view: Discover Albania's maritime strength with a panoramic view showcasing its powerful alliance of gunboats ready to defend its shores against any threat. Edward (Gunboat) Smith, boxer, actor and referee: Unearth fascinating stories behind Edward "Gunboat" Smith—a multi-talented individual who left his mark not only in boxing but also in Hollywood and sports officiating. HMS Seamew, British river gunboat.