Navigator Collection (#6)

Magnetic azimuth dial for 49° latitude, reverse Brass instrument, early 17th century
MMM5475052 Magnetic azimuth dial for 49° latitude, reverse Brass instrument, early 17th century; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Magnetic azimuth dial for 49° latitude)

Diptych sundial, closed, for latitude 49 degrees. Ivory and wood instrument, first half of the 18th century (wood)
MMM5474462 Diptych sundial, closed, for latitude 49 degrees. Ivory and wood instrument, first half of the 18th century (wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial)

Diptych sundial for latitude 42 degrees, (open), with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, c.1600 (ivory)
MMM5473980 Diptych sundial for latitude 42 degrees, (open), with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, c.1600 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial (closed), presenting a table of latitudes. Ivory instrument, c.1600 (ivory)
MMM5473372 Diptych sundial (closed), presenting a table of latitudes. Ivory instrument, c.1600 (ivory) by Reinmann, Paul (1557-1609); National Maritime Museum, London

Three universal equinoxial dials for latitude 0-90 degrees, 18th century (golden copper)
MMM5470106 Three universal equinoxial dials for latitude 0-90 degrees, 18th century (golden copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Circular sundial, tiltable, for latitude 51 degrees, with cover. Wood and copper object, 19th century (wood and copper)
MMM5470018 Circular sundial, tiltable, for latitude 51 degrees, with cover. Wood and copper object, 19th century (wood and copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Circular sundial)

Circular sundial, tiltable on a magnetic compass, for latitude 0-90 degrees, 18th century (copper and glass)
MMM5470014 Circular sundial, tiltable on a magnetic compass, for latitude 0-90 degrees, 18th century (copper and glass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Circular sundial)

Navicula de Venetiis for latitude 20 degrees, an instrument in the shape of a Venetian ship, 1425-75 (copper)
MMM5470128 Navicula de Venetiis for latitude 20 degrees, an instrument in the shape of a Venetian ship, 1425-75 (copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Universal equinoxial dial for latitude 0-90 degrees Copper object, early 18th century (copper)
MMM5470101 Universal equinoxial dial for latitude 0-90 degrees Copper object, early 18th century (copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Horizontal compass dial, for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and copper object, late 17th century (silver and copper)
MMM5469122 Horizontal compass dial, for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and copper object, late 17th century (silver and copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Reverse side of the magnetic compass dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees
MMM5469081 Reverse side of the magnetic compass dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees, c.1660 (silver and tortoise shells); National Maritime Museum, London

Horizontal travel dial, for the 49° latitude, with magnetic compass and engraved indications and decorations
MMM5469065 Horizontal travel dial, for the 49° latitude, with magnetic compass and engraved indications and decorations, c.1550-1600 (ivory and copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial, with engraved indications in Chinese, 17th century (ivory and copper)
MMM5469980 Diptych sundial, with engraved indications in Chinese, 17th century (ivory and copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial)

Butterfield dial for latitudes 40 and 60 degrees, built around an acanthus decor, with magnetic compass
MMM5468978 Butterfield dial for latitudes 40 and 60 degrees, built around an acanthus decor, with magnetic compass, 18th century (silver copper and glass); National Maritime Museum, London

Earth and celestial pocket, 1795 (globe)
MMM5467510 Earth and celestial pocket, 1795 (globe) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Pocket globe and celestial Object)

Captain Sir John Franklin, 1786 - 1847, c.1830 (watercolour, with graphite and gum arabic, heightened with white)
7342400 Captain Sir John Franklin, 1786 - 1847, c.1830 (watercolour, with graphite and gum arabic, heightened with white) by Derby, William (1786-1847); 22.2x18.1 cm; National Maritime Museum

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

John Harrison...Inventor of the Compound Pendulum & of several Time Keepers, 1768 (Mezzotint)
7341882 John Harrison...Inventor of the Compound Pendulum & of several Time Keepers, 1768 (Mezzotint) by Tassaert, Philippe Joseph (1736-1803); 63.5x48.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Landing at Erramanga (Eromanga), one of the New Hebrides, 18th century (oil on panel)
7295302 Landing at Erramanga (Eromanga), one of the New Hebrides, 18th century (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 22.9x45.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sextant reputed to have been used on James Cook's third voyage to the Pacific (1776-80), c.1770 (brass)
7295772 Sextant reputed to have been used on James Cook's third voyage to the Pacific (1776-80), c.1770 (brass) by Ramsden, Jesse (1735-1800); 42.5x44.5x9.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Apotheosis of Captain Cook, 1794 (engraving, etching)
7295535 The Apotheosis of Captain Cook, 1794 (engraving, etching) by Webber, John (1750-93); 31x22 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Ring sundial for universal equinoxes, for all latitudes, 18th century (brass)
MMM5475112 Ring sundial for universal equinoxes, for all latitudes, 18th century (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Ring sundial for universal equinoxes, for all latitudes)

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for latitude 0. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass)
MMM5474497 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for latitude 0. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass) by Vogler, Andreas (c.1730-1800); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for 14 degrees latitude. Brass instrument, 1750-1800 (brass)
MMM5474491 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for 14 degrees latitude. Brass instrument, 1750-1800 (brass) by Vogler, Andreas (c.1730-1800); National Maritime Museum, London

Round sundial for latitude 51 degrees. Brass instrument, by Johannes Zech (?), c.1700 (brass)
MMM5474483 Round sundial for latitude 51 degrees. Brass instrument, by Johannes Zech (?), c.1700 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Round sundial for latitude 51 degrees)

Butterfield dial for latitude 35 degrees. Copper instrument, first half of 18th century, by Macquart (?) (copper)
MMM5474097 Butterfield dial for latitude 35 degrees. Copper instrument, first half of 18th century, by Macquart (?) (copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Diptych sundial, closed, for latitude 41 degrees, 19th century (wood)
MMM5474037 Diptych sundial, closed, for latitude 41 degrees, 19th century (wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial, closed, for 41 degrees of latitude)

Diptych sundial (open), for latitude 0 degrees, with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, 1556 (ivory)
MMM5474023 Diptych sundial (open), for latitude 0 degrees, with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, 1556 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial (open)

Polyhedral sundial for latitude 20 degrees, with magnetic compass on its base, 1780-1810 (brass and wood)
MMM5474006 Polyhedral sundial for latitude 20 degrees, with magnetic compass on its base, 1780-1810 (brass and wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial and magnetic compass, inserted in a rectangular box with an ivory lid, 18th century (copper)
MMM5474559 Sundial and magnetic compass, inserted in a rectangular box with an ivory lid, 18th century (copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial and magnetic compass)

Dieppe magnetic azimuth dial, c.1680 (ivory and brass)
MMM5474537 Dieppe magnetic azimuth dial, c.1680 (ivory and brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Magnetic azimuth dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees, portable

Sun dial and magnetic pocket compass, for latitude 48 degrees. Gilded copper and enamel instrument
MMM5474517 Sun dial and magnetic pocket compass, for latitude 48 degrees. Gilded copper and enamel instrument, 18th century (copper and enamel); National Maritime Museum, London

Round sundial for latitude 53 degrees. Brass instrument, late 18th century, by L. Proctor (?) (brass)
MMM5474513 Round sundial for latitude 53 degrees. Brass instrument, late 18th century, by L. Proctor (?) (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Universal equinox ring dial, for all latitudes, 18th century (brass)
MMM5473366 Universal equinox ring dial, for all latitudes, 18th century (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Universal equinox ring dial, for all latitudes)

Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 49. Ivory instrument, first half of the 18th century (ivory)
MMM5473326 Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 49. Ivory instrument, first half of the 18th century (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 49

Astrolabe dial, (obverse) engraved with the Prophatius projection, 17th century (brass)
MMM5473292 Astrolabe dial, (obverse) engraved with the Prophatius projection, 17th century (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Astrolabe dial)

Cartography, 16th century. Map of the Mediterranean Sea, from a portolan chart by Pietro Russo, Messina, 1508 (map)
AIS5350346 Cartography, 16th century. Map of the Mediterranean Sea, from a portolan chart by Pietro Russo, Messina, 1508 (map); Museu Maritim Atarazanas, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain; © Iberfoto

A native man from OONALASHKA ( Alaska ), 1785 (engraving)
8766936 A native man from OONALASHKA ( Alaska ), 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A native man from OONALASHKA ( Alaska ) Third journey of James Cook in the Pacific Ocean

A navigator's shovel
5311955 A navigator's shovel; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a navigator's shovel. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of Thomas Cavendish
3523144 Portrait of Thomas Cavendish; (add.info.: Portrait of Sir Thomas Cavendish (1560-1592) an English explorer and a privateer known as "The Navigator"); Universal History Archive/UIG

Tagalog people on a boat in front of Puerto de Cavite, Spanish port in Manila Bay, Philippines
FLO4624322 Tagalog people on a boat in front of Puerto de Cavite, Spanish port in Manila Bay, Philippines. Copied from a painting by Duche de Vancy and J.M. Moreau le Jeune in La Perouse

The death of Captain James Cook, 1850
3480624 The death of Captain James Cook, 1850; (add.info.: 19th century illustration showing the death of Captain James Cook (1728 - 14 February 1779)

Amerigo Vespucci
3586010 Amerigo Vespucci; (add.info.: Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) an Italian explorer, financier, navigator and cartographer. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Amerigo Vespucci
3586022 Amerigo Vespucci; (add.info.: Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) an Italian explorer, financier, navigator and cartographer. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Amerigo Vespucci
3586021 Amerigo Vespucci; (add.info.: Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) an Italian explorer, financier, navigator and cartographer. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Maori man of New Zealand. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature
FLO4695577 Maori man of New Zealand. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature. After an illustration by Jean Piron in Voyage de La Perouse

The First Landing of Columbus on San Salvador Island, West Indies, from The Great Explorers Columbus and Vasco Da Gama
3742815 The First Landing of Columbus on San Salvador Island, West Indies, from The Great Explorers Columbus and Vasco Da Gama, after a print in De Bry's Voyages

representation of a Man of Tanna's Isle, 18th century (engraving)
1738317 representation of a Man of Tanna's Isle, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: From the Tafea Province in the Pacific)

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"Journeying through the Ages: Celebrating the Legacy of Navigators" From Vasco da Gama's remarkable voyage to India, to Sir Francis Drake's daring exploits as an English admiral, history has been shaped by the fearless navigators who dared to explore uncharted territories. These intrepid individuals like Christopher Columbus, whose Italian origins propelled him towards new horizons, and Raleigh with his introduction of potatoes to Ireland, have left an indelible mark on our world. Aviator John Alcock's historic transatlantic flight in 1919 showcased how navigation had evolved from sea to sky. His triumph not only symbolized human progress but also highlighted the unwavering spirit of exploration that continues to drive us forward. Artistic renditions such as "Vasco da Gama and Selika" from Giacomo Meyerbeer's opera L'Africaine capture the romantic allure associated with these adventurers. Their tales inspire us even today. Captain James Cook claiming New South Wales for the British Crown in 1770 demonstrated how navigation became a tool for colonization and expansion. Tobias Furneaux's captivating painting further immortalizes this pivotal moment in history. Maps like Willem Barentsz Third Voyage map by Cornelis Claesz serve as testaments to early cartography techniques employed by navigators seeking accurate representations of their discoveries. The meticulous attention given to detail showcases their dedication and thirst for knowledge. Sir Martin Frobisher's engravings remind us that navigating treacherous waters required both skill and courage. Similarly, Christopher Columbus' colored engraving serves as a reminder of his audacious journey across vast oceans into unknown realms. Even technological advancements are celebrated within this realm; wood engravings depicting a navigator using a sextant demonstrate how tools like these revolutionized celestial navigation during the 19th century. As we reflect upon these extraordinary figures throughout history, we honor their legacy as pioneers who defied the limitations of their time.