Naval Battle Collection (#8)

Equity or the sailor's prayer before the battle
MMM5481797 Equity or the sailor's prayer before the battle by Tegg, Thomas (1776-1845) ; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Fairness or the sailor's prayer before the battle)

Plan of the attack strategy of Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), on the combined fleet (France and Spain)
MMM5482392 Plan of the attack strategy of Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), on the combined fleet (France and Spain), 21 October 1805 (Battle of Trafalgar); 27x36.7 cm; National Maritime Museum

Plan of the positions of the Franco-Spanish fleets at the start of the Battle of Trafalgar (1805)
MMM5482391 Plan of the positions of the Franco-Spanish fleets at the start of the Battle of Trafalgar (1805). 19th century watercolor.; National Maritime Museum, London

View of Oczakow (Turkey), at the mouth of the Dnieper River, on the Black Sea
MMM5482386 View of Oczakow (Turkey), at the mouth of the Dnieper River, on the Black Sea, site of the battle between the Russians and the Turks, on October 12, 1787

The Noble Admiral Lord Nelson, falling in the Arms of Victory, March 11, 1806 (etching)
MMM5481983 The Noble Admiral Lord Nelson, falling in the Arms of Victory, March 11, 1806 (etching) by English School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

A scene from the Battle of Manila Bay
5305306 A scene from the Battle of Manila Bay.; (add.info.: Painting depicting a scene from the Battle of Manila Bay by Willy Stower (1864-1931) a German artist

Scession War (1861-1865): The "Merrimac, " iron-hull armour of the Confederates hit the American ship USS
NWI4831073 Scession War (1861-1865): The "Merrimac, " iron-hull armour of the Confederates hit the American ship USS "Cumberland", 1862

Battle of Fort Sumter: bombardment of April 12 and 13, 1861 by the Confederate State Army to deloge the federal
NWI4829534 Battle of Fort Sumter: bombardment of April 12 and 13, 1861 by the Confederate State Army to deloge the federal garrison occupying Fort Sumter at the entrance of Charleston Bay in South

The American Hispano War (Desastre of 98) in 1898 between the United States of America and Spain
NWI4832538 The American Hispano War (Desastre of 98) in 1898 between the United States of America and Spain: Colonel Roosevelt

Naval Battle of the Secession War: Wrecking of the Iron Hull Battleship "USS Monitor" North Carolina
NWI4830704 Naval Battle of the Secession War: Wrecking of the Iron Hull Battleship "USS Monitor" North Carolina

The Union fleet bombed Fort Sumter to take Charleston Harbour from the Confederate Armee, 1863
NWI4830361 The Union fleet bombed Fort Sumter to take Charleston Harbour from the Confederate Armee, 1863. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Naval Battle of Actium on 2 September 31 BC in the Ambracic Gulf (Corfu Island), Greece
NWI4962390 Naval Battle of Actium on 2 September 31 BC in the Ambracic Gulf (Corfu Island), Greece, which saw the victory of Octave against Marc Antoine and the Egyptian army of Cleopatre

Roman naval victory over Carthage at Mylae (Milazzo) during the First Punic War, 260 BC
NWI4859228 Roman naval victory over Carthage at Mylae (Milazzo) during the First Punic War, 260 BC. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Defeat of the Turkish fleet defeated by the Holy League led by Don Juan of Austria (1545-1578), Battle of Lepante
NWI4878222 Defeat of the Turkish fleet defeated by the Holy League led by Don Juan of Austria (1545-1578), Battle of Lepante, October 7, 1571

Submarine, c1905 (watercolour)
2450322 Submarine, c1905 (watercolour) by Stower, Willy (1864-1931); (add.info.: Transport. Marine. A submarine attacks a battleship. Watercolour by Willy Stower, Germany, ca 1905.); Photo © CCI

Submarine, c1905 (watercolour)
2450321 Submarine, c1905 (watercolour) by Stower, Willy (1864-1931); (add.info.: Marine. A submarine attacks a battleship (sectional view)

The floating batteries of the British army in Gibraltar in 1782. A 210-gun barge on two levels
FLO4575655 The floating batteries of the British army in Gibraltar in 1782. A 210-gun barge on two levels and another single-tier barge designed by the French engineer of Arcon to bomb the city

Cretan War (1645-69) : the battle between venetian (Francesco Morosini (1619-1694) and turkish fleet in 1650
FGL5504199 Cretan War (1645-69) : the battle between venetian (Francesco Morosini (1619-1694) and turkish fleet in 1650, 17th century (xylography); Fototeca Gilardi

The capture of Saint Paul, near Bourbon Island (now Reunion Island) by the British fleet, September 21, 1809
MMM5458926 The capture of Saint Paul, near Bourbon Island (now Reunion Island) by the British fleet, September 21, 1809. Oil on canvas, 1812, by Thomas Whitcombe (born between 1752 and 1763-1824)

Episodes of the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815): The pursuits led by Richard Strachan, off Cape Ortegal (Spain)
MMM5458897 Episodes of the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815): The pursuits led by Richard Strachan, off Cape Ortegal (Spain), November 4, 1805, end the Trafalgar campaign

Wars of the French Revolution (1792-1802): naval battle between the British HMS Dido
MMM5458616 Wars of the French Revolution (1792-1802): naval battle between the British HMS Dido and Lowestowe against the French frigates Minerve and Artemise, on 24 June 1795

The Battle of the Medway (or Battle of Chatham) (England) from 9 to 14 June 1667
MMM5457996 The Battle of the Medway (or Battle of Chatham) (England) from 9 to 14 June 1667; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of the Four Days, 1 to 4 June 1666 (11 to 14 June 1666), c.1666 (oil on canvas)
MMM5457976 The Battle of the Four Days, 1 to 4 June 1666 (11 to 14 June 1666), c.1666 (oil on canvas) by Soest, Pieter Cornelisz van (fl)

The attack on San Salvador (or Bahia, present-day Salvador, Brazil) by the Dutch fleet in 1624
MMM5457873 The attack on San Salvador (or Bahia, present-day Salvador, Brazil) by the Dutch fleet in 1624 by Eertvelt, Andries van (1590-1652); National Maritime Museum, London

The Siege of Toulon, 1810-1814, maneuver led by Admiral Edward Pellew (1757-1833), on November 5, 1813
MMM5458968 The Siege of Toulon, 1810-1814, maneuver led by Admiral Edward Pellew (1757-1833), on November 5, 1813 by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); National Maritime Museum, London

The HMS Spartan and the French frigates: start of the fighting, 3 May 1810, Bay of Naples (Italy)
MMM5458938 The HMS Spartan and the French frigates: start of the fighting, 3 May 1810, Bay of Naples (Italy). Oil on canvas, 1810, by Thomas Whitcombe (born between 1752 and 1763-1824)

The capture of the Foudroyant by HMS Monmouth on February 18, 1758
MMM5458357 The capture of the Foudroyant by HMS Monmouth on February 18, 1758 by Swaine, Francis (1730-1782); National Maritime Museum, London

War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748), 18th century (oil on canvas)
MMM5458331 War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748), 18th century (oil on canvas) by Scott, Samuel (c.1702-72); National Maritime Museum, London

Plate decorated with a color reproduction based on the painting by Abraham Storck (1644-1708), c.1982 (porcelain)
MMM5471539 Plate decorated with a color reproduction based on the painting by Abraham Storck (1644-1708), c.1982 (porcelain) by Storck, Abraham (1644-1708); National Maritime Museum, London

Mug with three handles, commemorating the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), 1905 (porcelain)
MMM5471477 Mug with three handles, commemorating the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), 1905 (porcelain); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Mug with three handles)

Horn cup commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805, circled in silver, 1811 (object)
MMM5470350 Horn cup commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805, circled in silver, 1811 (object); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Horn cup, commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar)

Sketch identifying the characters appearing in The Death of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), 1806 painting
MMM5484870 Sketch identifying the characters appearing in The Death of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), 1806 painting by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); National Maritime Museum, London

The warships captured by Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) between 1793 and 1801
MMM5482957 The warships captured by Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) between 1793 and 1801, during the naval battles of Genoa (or Cape Noli, Italy, 1795), Cape Saint Vincent (Portugal, 1797)

The Battle of Abukir (or Battle of the Nile, Egypt), August 1, 1798
MMM5478601 The Battle of Abukir (or Battle of the Nile, Egypt), August 1, 1798 by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); National Maritime Museum, London

The capture of the French ship La Nereide, December 21, 1797
MMM5478600 The capture of the French ship La Nereide, December 21, 1797 by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The capture of the French ship La Nereide)

The naval battle led by Lord William Hotham (1736-1813), on March 14, 1795, off the coast of Toulon (France)
MMM5478563 The naval battle led by Lord William Hotham (1736-1813), on March 14, 1795, off the coast of Toulon (France). Coloured etching, September 1, 1816, by Thomas Whitcombe (1763-1824)

At sunrise after the bombing of a port by the Spanish fleet, the port buildings are still smoldering from the night
MMM5459466 At sunrise after the bombing of a port by the Spanish fleet, the port buildings are still smoldering from the night battle

View of the capture of the forts and the city of Havana (Cuba), by the English in 1762
MMM5482064 View of the capture of the forts and the city of Havana (Cuba), by the English in 1762. Color engraving (30.1 x 45.7 cm), 18th century French art.; 30.1x45.7 cm; National Maritime Museum

The battle off the Isle of Wight on 4 August, 1588, c.1590 (coloured engraving)
7340028 The battle off the Isle of Wight on 4 August, 1588, c.1590 (coloured engraving) by Adams, Robert (1540-95) (after); 38x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342603 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

His Majesty's Ship the Mermaid on the 10th of Octr 1795, at Requin
7342503 His Majesty's Ship the Mermaid on the 10th of Octr 1795, at Requin.... Grenada, run aground in Chase of the French Corvette Brutus'

Defeat of the French and Italian squadron, 13 March 1811, 1812 (aquatint, etching)
7342295 Defeat of the French and Italian squadron, 13 March 1811, 1812 (aquatint, etching) by Lambe, R. (19th century); 53.2x68.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: R)

Sir Francis Drake engaging the Cacafuego, a rich Spanish ship, 16th century (engraving, etching)
7342144 Sir Francis Drake engaging the Cacafuego, a rich Spanish ship, 16th century (engraving, etching) by June, John (1744-75); 12.2x17.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Surrendered German battleships in the Firth of Forth, 1918 (watercolour, with graphite)
7341753 Surrendered German battleships in the Firth of Forth, 1918 (watercolour, with graphite) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 21.9x32 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The capture of the Guillaume Tell, 31 March 1800, 1802 (watercolour)
7341817 The capture of the Guillaume Tell, 31 March 1800, 1802 (watercolour) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 26.5x40.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Invincible, French 74 Gun ship, captured in 1747, 1747 (engraving)
7341603 The Invincible, French 74 Gun ship, captured in 1747, 1747 (engraving) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 14.4x24 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Battle of St. Vincent, Nelson in the Captain boarding and capturing the two line of battle ships on the 14 February
7342005 Battle of St. Vincent, Nelson in the Captain boarding and capturing the two line of battle ships on the 14 February 1797, 1797 (watercolour) by Brenton

Action between HMS Leander oand the French Le Genereux 18 August 1798 (coloured lithograph)
7341795 Action between HMS Leander oand the French Le Genereux 18 August 1798 (coloured lithograph) by Seaforth, Charles Henry (1805-c.1853); 33.5x41.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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"Unleashing Fury on the High Seas: A Glimpse into Naval Battles throughout History" From the dramatic depiction of "The Vindictive at Zeebrugge, 1918" by Charles John De Lacy to the legendary "Battle of Lake Erie, War of 1812, " naval battles have shaped history and defined nations. In Nicholas Pocock's painting, "The Speedy and El Gamo, " we witness a thrilling encounter from c1802 that showcases the sheer intensity and skill required in these clashes. Traveling back further in time to the late 1790s, we find ourselves amidst a fierce naval battle between British and French forces. The artwork captures this historical event with vivid detail, reminding us of the relentless struggles faced by sailors during this era. Moving forward to more recent times, we encounter an image titled "Barbary Pirates threatening US commander Stephen Decatur. " This captivating scene transports us to a moment when bravery clashed against piracy as Decatur valiantly defended his ship against ruthless adversaries. Continuing our journey through history, we come across another striking portrayal - "Crew of USS Constitution in Battle, War of 1812. " Here we witness American sailors fighting tooth and nail for their country's honor amidst cannon fire and chaos. Intriguingly different is the Japanese taking Port Arthur in 1894. This artwork offers a glimpse into Japan's rise as a formidable naval power during its conflict with China—a turning point that would shape East Asian geopolitics for years to come. Venturing even further back in time brings us face-to-face with one of history's most iconic confrontations—the Spanish Armada in 1588. This monumental clash between England and Spain forever altered Europe's balance of power while showcasing both courage and determination on both sides. Lastly but certainly not least is the Battle of Lepanto (Lepante) in 1571.