Marines Collection (page 2)

Duncan receiving the surrender of de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (oil on canvas)
7338081 Duncan receiving the surrender of de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (oil on canvas) by Orme, Daniel (1766-p.1832); 152x201 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir Charles Wager (1666-1743), 1710 (oil on canvas)
7338075 Sir Charles Wager (1666-1743), 1710 (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 142.2x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1597-1653), early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7338068 Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1597-1653), early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Lievensz, Jan (1607-74) (after); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough (1754-1834), 1821 (oil on canvas)
7338064 Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough (1754-1834), 1821 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Samuel (1780-1859); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Lord Hugh Seymour (1759-1801), 1799 (oil on canvas)
7338055 Lord Hugh Seymour (1759-1801), 1799 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 76.3x63.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Justinian Nutt (circa 1710-59), 1750s (oil on canvas)
7338004 Captain Justinian Nutt (circa 1710-59), 1750s (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801-03 (oil on canvas)
7337995 Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801-03 (oil on canvas) by Koster, Simon de (19th century); 61x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Graves (1680-1755), 1801-02 (oil on canvas)
7337914 Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Graves (1680-1755), 1801-02 (oil on canvas) by Northcote, James (1746-1831); 179x136 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir James Alexander Gordon (1782-1869), 1839 (oil on canvas)
7337913 Rear-Admiral Sir James Alexander Gordon (1782-1869), 1839 (oil on canvas) by Morton, Andrew (1802-1845); 91.7x71.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir John Fisher (1841-1920), 1902 (oil on canvas)
7337899 Admiral Sir John Fisher (1841-1920), 1902 (oil on canvas) by Cope, Arthur Stockdale (1857-1940); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Richard Edwards (1715-1795), 1780 (oil on canvas)
7337891 Admiral Richard Edwards (1715-1795), 1780 (oil on canvas) by Dance, Nathaniel (1735-1811); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain George Duff (1764-1805) (oil on canvas)
7337888 Captain George Duff (1764-1805) (oil on canvas) by Raeburn, Henry (1756-1823) (after); 91.5x71 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817), late 18th to early 19th century (oil painting)
7337886 Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817), late 18th to early 19th century (oil painting) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir William Cornwallis (1744-1819), late 18th century to early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337873 Admiral Sir William Cornwallis (1744-1819), late 18th century to early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Gardner, Daniel (1750-1805) (after); 91.7x69.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas)
7337869 Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), 1782 (oil on canvas)
7337951 Rear-Admiral Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), 1782 (oil on canvas) by Kettle, Tilly (1735-86); 244x152.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Lord George Keith Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith (1746-1823), early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337950 Admiral Lord George Keith Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith (1746-1823), early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Owen, William (1769-1825); 76.2x63 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pocock, The English fleet passing up the Sound 28 March 1801, 1802 (watercolour, linen backed)
7340915 Pocock, The English fleet passing up the Sound 28 March 1801, 1802 (watercolour, linen backed) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 52x77 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The cable-laying ship Telconia, c.1910-30 (oil on paper)
7340824 The cable-laying ship Telconia, c.1910-30 (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 51x64 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: John Everett Oil painting)

A sailing ship, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on card)
7340863 A sailing ship, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on card) by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum, London

Men in a boat near two Dutch ships, 1652 (oil on panel)
7340545 Men in a boat near two Dutch ships, 1652 (oil on panel) by Sillemans, Experiens (fl.c.1650); 28.7x39.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Ship's biscuit, 1784 (wheat)
7340661 Ship's biscuit, 1784 (wheat) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 1x9.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), in uniform, 1833-1847 (porcelain)
MMM5471534 Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), in uniform, 1833-1847 (porcelain); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

"Portrait of the Navy Officer Juan Maria Villavicencio (1755-1830) " 1799 (painting)
AIS5339952 "Portrait of the Navy Officer Juan Maria Villavicencio (1755-1830) " 1799 (painting); Museo de Cadiz, Spain; (add.info.: painting by Picaux); © Iberfoto

The paddle steamer Ariel, 1831 (oil on canvas)
7338107 The paddle steamer Ariel, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Walters, Samuel (1811-82); 72.4x120.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Flagmen of Lowestoft: Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Teddeman (1620-1668), 1666 (oil on canvas)
7338101 Flagmen of Lowestoft: Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Teddeman (1620-1668), 1666 (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A sea officer, c.1675 (oil on canvas)
7338096 A sea officer, c.1675 (oil on canvas) by Greenhill, John (1642/9-76); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: John Greenhill A head-and-shoulders portrait)

Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas)
7338087 Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Wollaston, John (fl.1736-75) (attr.to); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339185 Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); National Maritime Museum, London

Sir Thomas Slade (fl.1703-1771), 18th century (oil on canvas)
7338059 Sir Thomas Slade (fl.1703-1771), 18th century (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir Robert Seppings (1767-1840), 1833 (oil on canvas)
7338054 Sir Robert Seppings (1767-1840), 1833 (oil on canvas) by Bradley, William (fl.1872-89); 119.9x93 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A portrait of Major-General Arthur Tooker Collins of the Marines in his full dress uniform, 1786 (oil on canvas)
7342580 A portrait of Major-General Arthur Tooker Collins of the Marines in his full dress uniform, 1786 (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Maritime Museum, London

The passenger liner Great Britain (1843) at Brandon Warf, Bristol, 1844 (salted paper print, paper)
7342531 The passenger liner Great Britain (1843) at Brandon Warf, Bristol, 1844 (salted paper print, paper) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); 6.8x8.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rocklands 1878 (gouache & watercolour)
7342620 Rocklands 1878 (gouache & watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 63.4x92 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Naves et China et Java (sailing vessel of China & Java, 1599), early 17th century (engraving, coloured)
7342518 Naves et China et Java (sailing vessel of China & Java, 1599), early 17th century (engraving, coloured) by Doetechum, Johannes Baptista van

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342606 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

PAH1228; Sketches of a battleship and two other Royal Navy vessels (drawing)
7342482 PAH1228; Sketches of a battleship and two other Royal Navy vessels (drawing) by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum, London

The English Yacht Portsmouth at Anchor, 1675 (oil on panel)
7342590 The English Yacht Portsmouth at Anchor, 1675 (oil on panel) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 74.5x95.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

HMS Trafalgar sailing into Malta Harbour with loss of her rudder head after a gale, 9 February 1852, 1852 (pen, ink)
7342252 HMS Trafalgar sailing into Malta Harbour with loss of her rudder head after a gale, 9 February 1852, 1852 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour) by Mends

HMS Trafalgar losing her rudder-head in a north-easterly gale off Malta, 1852 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour)
7342251 HMS Trafalgar losing her rudder-head in a north-easterly gale off Malta, 1852 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour) by Mends, George Pechell (1815-71); 25.5x37.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The launch of the Nelson (Br, 1814), 1814 (aquatint, coloured etching)
7342226 The launch of the Nelson (Br, 1814), 1814 (aquatint, coloured etching) by Serres, John Thomas (1759-1825) (after); 35.2x57 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The York, c.1674 (graphite, grey wash)
7342299 The York, c.1674 (graphite, grey wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 36x68.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Willem van de Velde)

The Albion Shipping Company's Ships (coloured lithograph)
7342209 The Albion Shipping Company's Ships (coloured lithograph) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (c.1819-91); 53.5x71.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Clipper ship Blackadder at sea with foremast and mainmast broken, 1895 (watercolour)
7342206 Clipper ship Blackadder at sea with foremast and mainmast broken, 1895 (watercolour) by Esposito, Gaetano (1858-1911) ; 38.4x54.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Clipper Ship Norman Court, c.1868-74 (coloured lithograph, graphite)
7342205 The Clipper Ship Norman Court, c.1868-74 (coloured lithograph, graphite) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (c.1819-91); 49.5x68.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portraits of two Russian ships, late 18th century (aquatint)
7342267 Portraits of two Russian ships, late 18th century (aquatint) by Baily, J. (18th century); 14.4x24 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: J. Baily)

Sail exercise in Malta harbour, 1852 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour)
7342258 Sail exercise in Malta harbour, 1852 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour) by Mends, George Pechell (1815-71); 25.5x37.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of an English fourth-rate, about 42 guns, c.1675 (pencil, wash)
7341981 Portrait of an English fourth-rate, about 42 guns, c.1675 (pencil, wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 26.1x42.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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