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Haslar Collection

Haslar Naval Hospital, located in Gosport, Hampshire, holds a rich history within its walls

Background imageHaslar Collection: Haslar Naval Hospital, Gosport, Hampshire

Haslar Naval Hospital, Gosport, Hampshire. 1876

Background imageHaslar Collection: Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, Haslar (engraving)

Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, Haslar (engraving)
1046135 Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, Haslar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, Haslar)

Background imageHaslar Collection: Scene in the Military Hospital, at Haslar (engraving)

Scene in the Military Hospital, at Haslar (engraving)
1601948 Scene in the Military Hospital, at Haslar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in the Military Hospital, at Haslar)

Background imageHaslar Collection: Monument to the Memory of those killed by the Explosion on Board HMS Thunderer (engraving)

Monument to the Memory of those killed by the Explosion on Board HMS Thunderer (engraving)
1589711 Monument to the Memory of those killed by the Explosion on Board HMS Thunderer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHaslar Collection: Monument to the Victims of the Explosion on Board the 'Thunderer'(engraving)

Monument to the Victims of the Explosion on Board the "Thunderer"(engraving)
1049724 Monument to the Victims of the Explosion on Board the " Thunderer" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHaslar Collection: 'Unfit for Further Service', an Examination at the Naval Hospital, Haslar (litho)

"Unfit for Further Service", an Examination at the Naval Hospital, Haslar (litho)
1048546 " Unfit for Further Service", an Examination at the Naval Hospital, Haslar (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Unfit for Further Service")

Background imageHaslar Collection: Bust of the Right Honourable Sir J Pakington, Baronet, MP, recently placed in the Museum of

Bust of the Right Honourable Sir J Pakington, Baronet, MP, recently placed in the Museum of the Royal Naval Hospital
1612262 Bust of the Right Honourable Sir J Pakington, Baronet, MP, recently placed in the Museum of the Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar (engraving) by English School

Background imageHaslar Collection: Gun-Boats ready to be launched at Haslar, Portsmouth Harbour (engraving)

Gun-Boats ready to be launched at Haslar, Portsmouth Harbour (engraving)
1590019 Gun-Boats ready to be launched at Haslar, Portsmouth Harbour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gun-Boats ready to be launched at Haslar)

Background imageHaslar Collection: Sunday Evening Meeting in Haslar Hospital, 1858

Sunday Evening Meeting in Haslar Hospital, 1858
The late Sir Edward Parrys Sunday evening reading in one of the wards of Haslar Hospital, Hampshire. Date: 1858

Background imageHaslar Collection: Source Size = 3787 x 5016

Source Size = 3787 x 5016
THE RETURN OF THE TROOPS FROM EGYPT, THE WOUNDED IN HASLAR HOSPITAL: 1. The Quadrangle; 2. Recovered; 3. The Boy who Brought Home the Cannon Ball; 4. Distributing Grapes and Tobacco; 5

Background imageHaslar Collection: Source Size = 3787 x 5008

Source Size = 3787 x 5008
THE WAR IN EGYPT, WOUNDED SOLDIERS ARRIVING AT PORTSMOUTH: 1. The Last of the Wounded Officers (Major Terry) Leaving the " Orontes" ; 2

Background imageHaslar Collection: Source Size = 3951 x 2495

Source Size = 3951 x 2495
Barge for Conveying Invalids to Haslar and Netley Hospitals, 1866

Background imageHaslar Collection: Source Size = 3958 x 2367

Source Size = 3958 x 2367
Burning of the " eastern Monarch" at Spithead, from a Sketch Taken at Haslar Hospital

Background imageHaslar Collection: Bust of the Right Hon. Sir J. Pakington, Bart

Bust of the Right Hon. Sir J. Pakington, Bart. M.P. Placed in the Museum of the Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar, 1860 Engraving

Background imageHaslar Collection: Bust of the Right Hon. Sir J. Pakington, Bart. M. P. Placed in the Museum of The

Bust of the Right Hon. Sir J. Pakington, Bart. M. P. Placed in the Museum of The
Bust of the Right Hon. Sir J. Pakington, Bart. M.P. Placed in the Museum of the Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar, 1860 Engraving



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Haslar Naval Hospital, located in Gosport, Hampshire, holds a rich history within its walls. Serving as a hub for naval medical care, it witnessed the remarkable career of many naval surgeons at the Royal Hospital Haslar. Engravings depict scenes from this bustling institution, showcasing the dedication and expertise of these skilled professionals. One engraving portrays a scene in the military hospital at Haslar, capturing the tireless efforts of doctors and nurses attending to wounded sailors. Another engraving pays tribute to those lost in an explosion aboard HMS Thunderer with a solemn monument erected in their memory. The lithograph titled "Unfit for Further Service" sheds light on the rigorous examinations conducted at Haslar Naval Hospital to determine fitness for duty. This process ensured that only capable individuals continued serving in the navy. The museum housed within Haslar Naval Hospital proudly displays an engraved bust of Sir J Pakington MP, honoring his contributions to naval healthcare. It serves as a reminder of influential figures who shaped this esteemed institution. Additionally, engravings reveal gun-boats ready for launch at Haslar's Portsmouth Harbour base—a testament to its strategic importance during times of conflict. Beyond medical care and military operations, Sunday evenings brought solace and community spirit through meetings held within Haslar Hospital's walls—an opportunity for camaraderie among patients and staff alike. These captivating images provide glimpses into life at Haslar Naval Hospital throughout history—showcasing its significance as both a place of healing and service to our nation's brave sailors.