Marines Collection (page 5)

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1843, c.1843 (textile)
7339914 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1843, c.1843 (textile) by British School, (19th century); 99.5x49.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1843, c.1843 (textile)
7339913 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1843, c.1843 (textile) by British School, (19th century); 99.5x49.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1836, c.1836 (wool, silk, cotton, base meta)
7339910 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1836, c.1836 (wool, silk, cotton, base meta) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 122.5x60.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1836, c.1836 (wool, silk, cotton, base metal)
7339909 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1836, c.1836 (wool, silk, cotton, base metal) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 122.5x60.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Non-regulation folding cap, c.1836 (wool, leather, linen, silk, canvas, gutta percha)
7339908 Non-regulation folding cap, c.1836 (wool, leather, linen, silk, canvas, gutta percha) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 16x18.5x25 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Plan of the Bay of St Jean D'Acre and environs sent to the Admiralty from thence on 23 March 1799 by Sir Sidney
7339861 Plan of the Bay of St Jean D'Acre and environs sent to the Admiralty from thence on 23 March 1799 by Sir Sidney Smith Kt

Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, 1801 (engraving)
7339858 Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, 1801 (engraving) by Gibson, Francis (19th century); 40x45.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait medallion, 1787 (stoneware)
7339844 Portrait medallion, 1787 (stoneware) by Wedgwood, Josiah (1730-95); 1.5x9.8x12.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd)

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1748-1767, 1748 (wool, wood, brass, linen/wool blend)
7339840 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1748-1767, 1748 (wool, wood, brass, linen/wool blend) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 108x41x28 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Illustration depicting the first trial of a torpedo fired by the Nautilus submarine; 1905
5311470 Illustration depicting the first trial of a torpedo fired by the Nautilus submarine; 1905. It destroyed the Danish ship Dorothee provided by the British Admiralty, in Walmer Bay

A woodblock engraving depicting a first-rate ship of the line carrying sail, 18th century
5310685 A woodblock engraving depicting a first-rate ship of the line carrying sail, 18th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

Eskimos encountered by the Ross expedition
5307566 Eskimos encountered by the Ross expedition.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Eskimos encountered by the Ross expedition led by John Ross)

Part of the dockyard and Simon's Bay, late 1880s (b/w photo)
7295471 Part of the dockyard and Simon's Bay, late 1880s (b/w photo); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Prominent is the 1815 sail loft)

First communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1819 (aquatint)
7295570 First communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1819 (aquatint) by Sackhouse, John (1797-1819); 29.2x42.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir Charles Saunders (1713-1775), 1772-73 (oil on canvas)
7338049 Admiral Sir Charles Saunders (1713-1775), 1772-73 (oil on canvas) by Brompton, Richard (c.1734-83); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter, Lieutenant-Admiral-General of the United Provinces (1607-1676), 1667 (oil on canvas)
7338045 Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter, Lieutenant-Admiral-General of the United Provinces (1607-1676), 1667 (oil on canvas) by Bol, Ferdinand (1616-80); 150x127 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent (1735-1823), 1806 (oil on canvas)
7338043 Rear-Admiral Sir John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent (1735-1823), 1806 (oil on canvas) by Pellegrini, Domenico (1759-1840); 237.5x147.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir William Rowley (circa 1690-1768), 18th century (oil on canvas)
7338037 Admiral Sir William Rowley (circa 1690-1768), 18th century (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 152x121 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Lord George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney (1719-1792), 1791 (oil on canvas)
7338029 Admiral Lord George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney (1719-1792), 1791 (oil on canvas) by Mosnier, Jean Laurent (1743/4-1808); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Lord George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney (1719-1792), late 18th century (oil painting)
7338028 Admiral Lord George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney (1719-1792), late 18th century (oil painting) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 238.8x146 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain John Reynolds (circa 1713-1788), 1754-58 (oil on canvas)
7338025 Captain John Reynolds (circa 1713-1788), 1754-58 (oil on canvas) by Theus, Jeremiah (1719-74); 106.5x86.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Peter Rainier (1784-1836), 1806 (oil painting)
7338024 Captain Peter Rainier (1784-1836), 1806 (oil painting) by Hickey, Thomas (1741-1821); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Hickey Hickey)

Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas)
7338023 Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain William Peel (1824-1858), 19th century (oil painting)
7338019 Captain William Peel (1824-1858), 19th century (oil painting) by Lucas, John (1807-74); 272x178 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain William Stanway Parkinson (ca.1769-1838), c.1825 (oil on canvas)
7338011 Captain William Stanway Parkinson (ca.1769-1838), c.1825 (oil on canvas) by Hayter, George (1792-1871); 58.4x44.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Peter Parker (1785-1814), c.1808-10 (oil on canvas)
7338010 Captain Peter Parker (1785-1814), c.1808-10 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir Peter Parker (1721-1811), c.1799 (oil on canvas)
7338009 Admiral Sir Peter Parker (1721-1811), c.1799 (oil on canvas) by Abbott, Lemuel Francis (c.1760-1803); 241.3x152.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Hugh Palliser (1723-1796), c.1775 (oil on canvas)
7338008 Captain Hugh Palliser (1723-1796), c.1775 (oil on canvas) by Dance, George (1741-1825); 243.9x152.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain James Newman-Newman (1767-1811), c.1801 (oil on canvas)
7338001 Captain James Newman-Newman (1767-1811), c.1801 (oil on canvas) by Oliver, Archer James (1774-1842); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The immortality of Nelson, 1807 (oil on canvas)
7337998 The immortality of Nelson, 1807 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 90.8x76.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800 (oil on canvas)
7337992 Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 68.6x55.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), 1801 (oil on canvas)
7337988 Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), 1801 (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 40.6x33.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir Benjamin Hallowell Carew (1760-1834), 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337857 Rear-Admiral Sir Benjamin Hallowell Carew (1760-1834), 19th century (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Sir George Montagu (1750-1829), c.1780-90 (oil on canvas)
7337972 Captain Sir George Montagu (1750-1829), c.1780-90 (oil on canvas) by Beach, Thomas (1738-1806) (attr.to); 190.5x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Robert Man (circa 1748-1813), 1779 (oil on canvas)
7337964 Captain Robert Man (circa 1748-1813), 1779 (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, John Francis (1742-1810); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Samuel Hood Linzee (1773-1820), 1802 (oil on canvas)
7337961 Captain Samuel Hood Linzee (1773-1820), 1802 (oil on canvas) by Shee, Martin Archer (1769-1850); 92.7x80.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain George Johnstone (1730-1787), 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337948 Captain George Johnstone (1730-1787), 18th century (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 91.5x71 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, 1801 (oil on canvas)
7337697 The Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, 1801 (oil on canvas) by Serres, John Thomas (1759-1825); 49.5x81.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Nelson forcing the passage of the sound, 30 March 1801, prior to the Battle of Copenhagen, 1801-15 (oil on canvas)
7337695 Nelson forcing the passage of the sound, 30 March 1801, prior to the Battle of Copenhagen, 1801-15 (oil on canvas) by Dodd, Robert (1748-1815); 61x91.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, 1801 (oil painting)
7337690 The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, 1801 (oil painting) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 90.2x151.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Captain capturing the San Nicolas and the San Jose at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797
7337680 The Captain capturing the San Nicolas and the San Jose at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Pocock

The General Goddard capturing Dutch East Indiamen, late 18th century - early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337677 The General Goddard capturing Dutch East Indiamen, late 18th century - early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 114.3x184.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Defence at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1811 (oil on canvas)
7337675 The Defence at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1811 (oil on canvas) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 35.5x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

HMS Brunswick breaking the line at the Battle of the First of June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas)
7337674 HMS Brunswick breaking the line at the Battle of the First of June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 4.5x58.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Brunswick and the Vengeur du Peuple at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas)
7337672 The Brunswick and the Vengeur du Peuple at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 139.7x190.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Action between HMS Crescent and the Reunion, 20 October 1793: ships engaged (painting)
7337671 Action between HMS Crescent and the Reunion, 20 October 1793: ships engaged (painting) by Jones, C. M. (18th century); 30.5x45.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of the Saints, 1782 (oil painting)
7337665 The Battle of the Saints, 1782 (oil painting) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 43.9x70.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 1780 (oil on canvas)
7337661 The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 1780 (oil on canvas) by Paton, Richard (1717-91); 101.6x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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