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Mariners Collection (page 9)

Mariners, the fearless souls who navigate the vast and treacherous seas, have long been revered for their courage and skill

Background imageMariners Collection: Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint)

Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint)
7342012 Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint) by Dawe, Henry (1790-1848) (after); 16x12 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Costume of the Royal Navy & Marines. Captain, Flag Officer & Commander

Costume of the Royal Navy & Marines. Captain, Flag Officer & Commander, 19th century (coloured lithograph)
7341787 Costume of the Royal Navy & Marines. Captain, Flag Officer & Commander, 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Mansion, L. and Eschauzier, St

Background imageMariners Collection: A view of the man-of-war Queen Charlotte, 100 guns, laying at Spithead, 1796 (aquatint)

A view of the man-of-war Queen Charlotte, 100 guns, laying at Spithead, 1796 (aquatint)
7341849 A view of the man-of-war Queen Charlotte, 100 guns, laying at Spithead, 1796 (aquatint) by Fairburn, J. (19th Century); 25.3x35.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Portrait of Lord Nelson, head and naval collar, in profile.... inscribed with the initials H.N

Portrait of Lord Nelson, head and naval collar, in profile.... inscribed with the initials H.N
7341736 Portrait of Lord Nelson, head and naval collar, in profile.... inscribed with the initials H.N. below, 18th century (graphite) by English School

Background imageMariners Collection: The Expedition Brigg as she appeared wreck'd on the western point of the island of Sta Cruiz

The Expedition Brigg as she appeared wreck'd on the western point of the island of Sta Cruiz Teneriffe December
7341534 The Expedition Brigg as she appeared wreck'd on the western point of the island of Sta Cruiz Teneriffe December 1774, 1775 (watercolour) by Bray

Background imageMariners Collection: Mando, late 19th century (glass)

Mando, late 19th century (glass)
7341211 Mando, late 19th century (glass) by British School, (19th century); 8.2x10.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Western Front, late 19th century (glass)

Western Front, late 19th century (glass)
7341210 Western Front, late 19th century (glass) by British School, (19th century); 8.2x10.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Mando, late 19th century (glass)

Mando, late 19th century (glass)
7341208 Mando, late 19th century (glass) by British School, (19th century); 8.2x10.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Baron Nelson of the Nile (1758-1805), 1798-99 (oil on canvas)

Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Baron Nelson of the Nile (1758-1805), 1798-99 (oil on canvas)
7337989 Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Baron Nelson of the Nile (1758-1805), 1798-99 (oil on canvas) by Guzzardi, Leonardo (fl.1798-1800); 83.8x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, 1870 (engraving)

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, 1870 (engraving)
7339940 Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, 1870 (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) & Neuville, Alphonse-Marie-Adolphe de (1835-85); 99.5x49.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, c.1833 (wool, cotton, brass)

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, c.1833 (wool, cotton, brass)
7339907 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, c.1833 (wool, cotton, brass) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 50.2x44.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Background imageMariners Collection: Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1836, c.1836 (cotton, base metal, elastic, linen)

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1836, c.1836 (cotton, base metal, elastic, linen)
7339906 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1836, c.1836 (cotton, base metal, elastic, linen) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 109.7x52.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate. Capturing the Mellish'

Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate. Capturing the Mellish'
7339236 Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate. Capturing the Mellish'. Jones attacked by the coast-guard, while landing a cargo of contraband goods

Background imageMariners Collection: The Pirate, 19th century (print)

The Pirate, 19th century (print)
7339229 The Pirate, 19th century (print) by Stanfield, Clarkson Frederick (1793-1867); 14.5x10 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: C. Stanfield; J)

Background imageMariners Collection: Charlotte de Berry, the female pirate, 19th century (engraving)

Charlotte de Berry, the female pirate, 19th century (engraving)
7339160 Charlotte de Berry, the female pirate, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 17.7x24.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: History of the Pirates...of all nations. The Buccaneers of South America, 1836 (print)

History of the Pirates...of all nations. The Buccaneers of South America, 1836 (print)
7295354 History of the Pirates...of all nations. The Buccaneers of South America, 1836 (print) by British School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Lieutenant Couch, Mate, 1845 (b/w photo)

Lieutenant Couch, Mate, 1845 (b/w photo)
7295262 Lieutenant Couch, Mate, 1845 (b/w photo) by Baird (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

Background imageMariners Collection: The Kinfauns Castle as a troop ship, c.1900-05 (Painting)

The Kinfauns Castle as a troop ship, c.1900-05 (Painting)
7337813 The Kinfauns Castle as a troop ship, c.1900-05 (Painting) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936); 34.1x49.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Spanish engagement with Barbary pirates, early to mid 17th century (oil painting)

Spanish engagement with Barbary pirates, early to mid 17th century (oil painting)
7337736 Spanish engagement with Barbary pirates, early to mid 17th century (oil painting) by Eertvelt, Andries van (1590-1652); 53.3x71.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Three men for the Navy, 1796 (print)

Three men for the Navy, 1796 (print)
7337563 Three men for the Navy, 1796 (print) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

Background imageMariners Collection: Come youngster, another glass of grog before you go on deck, 1800-1901 (lithograph)

Come youngster, another glass of grog before you go on deck, 1800-1901 (lithograph)
7337543 Come youngster, another glass of grog before you go on deck, 1800-1901 (lithograph) by British School, (19th century); 20.4x24 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: E.H.Shakleton at the wheel from National Antarctic Expedition photo album, 1902 (b/w photo)

E.H.Shakleton at the wheel from National Antarctic Expedition photo album, 1902 (b/w photo)
7295661 E.H.Shakleton at the wheel from National Antarctic Expedition photo album, 1902 (b/w photo) by Shackleton, Ernest Henry (1874-1922); 7.8x10.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: A denarius, with the representation of a boat with 8 oars, with 4 rowers and a helmsman

A denarius, with the representation of a boat with 8 oars, with 4 rowers and a helmsman. Silver coin, 117 (silver)
MMM5472841 A denarius, with the representation of a boat with 8 oars, with 4 rowers and a helmsman. Silver coin, 117 (silver); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A denarius)

Background imageMariners Collection: Denier (Denarius), with the portrait of a ship on the sea, 38 (silver)

Denier (Denarius), with the portrait of a ship on the sea, 38 (silver)
MMM5472822 Denier (Denarius), with the portrait of a ship on the sea, 38 (silver) by Roman, (1st century AD); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Denier (Denarius)

Background imageMariners Collection: Old sailer and a young boy, 1850 (painting)

Old sailer and a young boy, 1850 (painting)
8719860 Old sailer and a young boy, 1850 (painting) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 38x14.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Adolph Tidemand (1814-1876)); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageMariners Collection: Young crewman (foam) leans a gun on the deck of a boat. Illustration of the 'Children's Museum' 1891

Young crewman (foam) leans a gun on the deck of a boat. Illustration of the "Children's Museum" 1891
PCT4280631 Young crewman (foam) leans a gun on the deck of a boat. Illustration of the "Children's Museum" 1891 (chromo); (add.info)

Background imageMariners Collection: Medieval boat called Coca de Mataro

Medieval boat called Coca de Mataro
3499674 Medieval boat called Coca de Mataro; (add.info.: Medieval boat called Coca de Mataro. Sailor exvoto made in the 15th century. Reproduction of the original)

Background imageMariners Collection: 19th century illustration depicting early Mediterranean; European mariners on a boat

19th century illustration depicting early Mediterranean; European mariners on a boat
3522120 19th century illustration depicting early Mediterranean; European mariners on a boat; (add.info.: 19th century illustration depicting early Mediterranean; European mariners on a boat)

Background imageMariners Collection: Sailors trying to escape the sinking ship, 1850

Sailors trying to escape the sinking ship, 1850
3478509 Sailors trying to escape the sinking ship, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting sailors trying to escape a sinking ship via the use of a lifeboat)

Background imageMariners Collection: A Sailor's sweetheart waving goodbye as he is rowed out to his ship, 1850

A Sailor's sweetheart waving goodbye as he is rowed out to his ship, 1850
3330831 A Sailor's sweetheart waving goodbye as he is rowed out to his ship, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Sailor's sweetheart waving goodbye as he is rowed out to his ship)

Background imageMariners Collection: A self-luminous buoy, 1850

A self-luminous buoy, 1850
3330923 A self-luminous buoy, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a self-luminous buoy. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMariners Collection: A sailor wearing a cork lifebelt and a cross section, 1850

A sailor wearing a cork lifebelt and a cross section, 1850
3330870 A sailor wearing a cork lifebelt and a cross section, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a sailor wearing a cork lifebelt. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMariners Collection: English family taking the air on deck crossing the English Channel for France, 1886 (chromo)

English family taking the air on deck crossing the English Channel for France, 1886 (chromo)
533646 English family taking the air on deck crossing the English Channel for France, 1886 (chromo); (add.info.: English family taking the air on deck crossing the English Channel on a steamer)

Background imageMariners Collection: Children in a sailing boat (colour litho)

Children in a sailing boat (colour litho)
8635280 Children in a sailing boat (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children in a sailing boat)

Background imageMariners Collection: Our Sailors (colour litho)

Our Sailors (colour litho)
8645243 Our Sailors (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Sailors. Illustration for Pictures and Tales for Little Folks (Maclure and Macdonald)

Background imageMariners Collection: Fishing tailors, but no sailors (colour litho)

Fishing tailors, but no sailors (colour litho)
8642499 Fishing tailors, but no sailors (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing tailors, but no sailors)

Background imageMariners Collection: Our Sailors (colour litho)

Our Sailors (colour litho)
8645247 Our Sailors (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Sailors. Illustration for Pictures and Tales for Little Folks (Maclure and Macdonald)

Background imageMariners Collection: One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho)

One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho)
8646653 One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMariners Collection: Figures from Children's Books: Sinbad the Sailor (colour litho)

Figures from Children's Books: Sinbad the Sailor (colour litho)
8646607 Figures from Children's Books: Sinbad the Sailor (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sinbad the Sailor)

Background imageMariners Collection: The Varyag steaming out to fight the Japanese fleet at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)

The Varyag steaming out to fight the Japanese fleet at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)
8655630 The Varyag steaming out to fight the Japanese fleet at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho) by Wigfull, William Edward (1875-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMariners Collection: Warships of the Russian Baltic Fleet attacking British fisshing boats in the North Sea, 1904 (litho)

Warships of the Russian Baltic Fleet attacking British fisshing boats in the North Sea, 1904 (litho)
8655568 Warships of the Russian Baltic Fleet attacking British fisshing boats in the North Sea, 1904 (litho) by Jackson, Albert Edward (1873-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMariners Collection: Russian naval officers making fun of the attack on British fishing boats in the North Sea

Russian naval officers making fun of the attack on British fishing boats in the North Sea, 1904 (litho)
8655529 Russian naval officers making fun of the attack on British fishing boats in the North Sea, 1904 (litho) by Jackson

Background imageMariners Collection: Man in clogs and a dog on the quay (colour litho)

Man in clogs and a dog on the quay (colour litho)
8655871 Man in clogs and a dog on the quay (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man in clogs and a dog on the quay)

Background imageMariners Collection: Sinking of the Russian warship Varyag, 1904 (litho)

Sinking of the Russian warship Varyag, 1904 (litho)
8655635 Sinking of the Russian warship Varyag, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sinking of the Russian warship Varyag, Chemulpo, Russo-Japanese War)

Background imageMariners Collection: Ship of Menelaus (engraving)

Ship of Menelaus (engraving)
8634983 Ship of Menelaus (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ship of Menelaus, King of Sparta. Illustration from Hellas)

Background imageMariners Collection: Sir Henry Keppel, British Admiral of the Fleet (engraving)

Sir Henry Keppel, British Admiral of the Fleet (engraving)
8677160 Sir Henry Keppel, British Admiral of the Fleet (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Keppel (1809-1904), British Admiral of the Fleet

Background imageMariners Collection: Ws Woodin's forty characters from The Cabinet of Curiosities (engraving)

Ws Woodin's forty characters from The Cabinet of Curiosities (engraving)
8677131 Ws Woodin's forty characters from The Cabinet of Curiosities (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMariners Collection: Sir Francis Leopold McClintock, Irish Arctic explorer and naval officer (engraving)

Sir Francis Leopold McClintock, Irish Arctic explorer and naval officer (engraving)
8677140 Sir Francis Leopold McClintock, Irish Arctic explorer and naval officer (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Francis Leopold McClintock)




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Mariners, the fearless souls who navigate the vast and treacherous seas, have long been revered for their courage and skill. From ancient times to modern days, these brave individuals have embarked on daring voyages that have shaped our world. In the mythological tale of Arion on a Dolphin, they can depicted as heroes riding atop majestic creatures through tumultuous waters. Their bond with nature is evident as they conquer the unpredictable waves with grace and determination. As evening falls at Nubble Lighthouse in Cape Neddick Maine, USA, mariners find solace in the guiding light that leads them safely home. This iconic beacon stands tall against raging storms, symbolizing hope amidst darkness for those navigating perilous shores. Sir George Young, a British admiral immortalized in an engraving, epitomizes the leadership and strategic brilliance possessed by mariners throughout history. His unwavering dedication to his crew and country serves as an inspiration to all who follow in his footsteps. Equipped with a sextant from 1912 or a nautical astrolabe from 1571 Spain, mariners masterfully utilize these instruments to chart their course across uncharted territories. With precision and expertise honed over years of experience at sea, they navigate by stars and celestial bodies when land is out of sight. The Mariner's Score found in Lowestoft Suffolk echoes tales of camaraderie among seafarers. In this coastal town where maritime traditions run deep, sailors gather to celebrate victories won against formidable tides while sharing stories that bind them together like family. Medals awarded for gallantry or life-saving at sea serve as reminders of the selflessness exhibited by mariners during moments of crisis. These brave individuals risk their lives without hesitation to rescue others stranded amidst tempestuous waters - true heroes whose acts deserve eternal recognition. In UPRISING AT GHENT.