John Mitford Collection

Royal Naval officers riding pigs in saddles through the market in Gibraltar
6337345 Royal Naval officers riding pigs in saddles through the market in Gibraltar by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Captain Johnny Newcome saying goodbye to old crew members and veterans at Greenwich Hospital
6337355 Captain Johnny Newcome saying goodbye to old crew members and veterans at Greenwich Hospital by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Captain Newcome is shaved roughly before being dunked in a tub of bilge water on the Equator
6337354 Captain Newcome is shaved roughly before being dunked in a tub of bilge water on the Equator by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Captain Newcome presents a captured French flag to Admiral Horatio Nelson in Palermo, Sicily, 1799
6337351 Captain Newcome presents a captured French flag to Admiral Horatio Nelson in Palermo, Sicily, 1799 by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Midshipman Newcome meets crew from HMS Victory at Sally Port, Gibraltar
6337346 Midshipman Newcome meets crew from HMS Victory at Sally Port, Gibraltar by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Johnny Newcome drinking grog in the cockpit with other middys (midshipmen), HMS Victory
6337336 Johnny Newcome drinking grog in the cockpit with other middys (midshipmen), HMS Victory by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Lt
6337350 Lt by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info.: Lt. Newcome attacking Captain Clackit with a chair while other officers in nightgowns emerge from their cabins)

Midshipman Newcome transferred by rowboat to the HMS Vanguard near Gibraltar
6337344 Midshipman Newcome transferred by rowboat to the HMS Vanguard near Gibraltar by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Gibraltar: Newcome in Disgrace plate from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in
1630671 Gibraltar: Newcome in Disgrace plate from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy by John Mitford, 1818 (hand-coloured aquatint) by English School

Barbados: Newcome and Mrs Sambo, plate from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in
1630665 Barbados: Newcome and Mrs Sambo, plate from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy by John Mitford, 1818 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Williams

Midshipman Newcome falls into a hedge while fox hunting near Bertram Hall
6337348 Midshipman Newcome falls into a hedge while fox hunting near Bertram Hall by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Midshipman Newcome and Masters Mate Spunyarn drinking black strap or Malaga wine at the Navy Tavern
6337347 Midshipman Newcome and Masters Mate Spunyarn drinking black strap or Malaga wine at the Navy Tavern, at the summit of Scud Hill, Gibraltar by Williams

Midshipman Newcome confined in iron chains in the gun room for hitting Doctor Pestle
6337343 Midshipman Newcome confined in iron chains in the gun room for hitting Doctor Pestle by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Captain Spring makes Midshipman Newcome his aide-de-camp and hands him his sword on the quarterdeck of HMS Victory
6337339 Captain Spring makes Midshipman Newcome his aide-de-camp and hands him his sword on the quarterdeck of HMS Victory by Williams

Johnny Newcome bringing rum to his fellow officers in the midshipmans mess
6337337 Johnny Newcome bringing rum to his fellow officers in the midshipmans mess by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

The Ward Room: Newcome and Capt. Clackett, from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in
1630659 The Ward Room: Newcome and Capt. Clackett, from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy by John Mitford, 1818 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Williams

Midshipman Newcome bowing as he leaves dinner in the captains cabin, HMS Victory
6337338 Midshipman Newcome bowing as he leaves dinner in the captains cabin, HMS Victory by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

The Cockpit, plate from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy
1630663 The Cockpit, plate from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy by John Mitford, 1818 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Williams

Midshipmans Berth, plate from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy
1630660 Midshipmans Berth, plate from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy by John Mitford, 1818 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Williams

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"John Mitford: A Spirited English Navy Officer's Extraordinary Adventures" Embarking on a thrilling journey, John Mitford, an audacious English Navy officer, found himself entangled in daring escapades across the globe. Fleeing from an enraged Massa planter and Quashee enslaved men brandishing cudgels in Jamaica, he displayed his resourcefulness and quick thinking. On Barbados Pier, chaos ensued as Mitford committed a daring act of kidnapping an enslaved woman. Pursued by her furious owner husband and determined plantation workers, he raced against time to escape their clutches. Amidst the vibrant streets of Gibraltar, Royal Naval officers showcased their eccentricity by riding pigs adorned with saddles through bustling markets. Their playful antics brought laughter to both locals and fellow sailors alike. At Greenwich Hospital, Captain Johnny Newcome bid farewell to old crew members and veterans who had become his family during countless voyages. The bittersweet moment was filled with nostalgia as they reminisced about shared triumphs and hardships at sea. In a peculiar initiation ritual on the Equator, Captain Newcome endured a rough shave before being unceremoniously dunked into a tub of bilge water. This baptism marked his crossing into the realm of seasoned mariners. During his adventures in Palermo, Sicily in 1799, Captain Newcome proudly presented Admiral Horatio Nelson with a captured French flag—a testament to his bravery and unwavering loyalty to King and country. Meeting crew members from HMS Victory at Sally Port in Gibraltar thrilled Midshipman Newcome. Among comrades-in-arms sharing grog-filled evenings in the cockpit aboard HMS Victory forged bonds that would last a lifetime. Transferred by rowboat amidst picturesque scenes near Gibraltar's shores, Lieutenant Midshipman Newcome embarked on new challenges aboard HMS Vanguard—ready for whatever perils lay ahead. The "Gibraltar.