Rammed Collection

WW1 - U-14 rammed by British steam trawler, the Oceanic II
WW1 - SM U-14 was one of the 329 submarines serving in the Imperial German Navy in World War I. On the 5th June 1915, U-14 was disabled by gunfire from armed British trawler, Oceanic II

British Sub Rammed
An Italian torpedo boat heroically rams and sinks a British submarine

"Warburton rammed cloak and whip into the open jaws of the animal"(engraving)
5209630 " Warburton rammed cloak and whip into the open jaws of the animal" (engraving) by Berkeley, Stanley (fl.1878-1902)

A galley rammed amidships by a man-o -war under sail within sight of harbour, c
CTS449210 A galley rammed amidships by a man-o -war under sail within sight of harbour, c.1617 (pen & brown ink on paper) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); 7.7x15.4 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The sinking of the German submarine SM U-15 after being rammed by the British light
1772414 The sinking of the German submarine SM U-15 after being rammed by the British light cruiser H.M.S. " Birmingham", 9 August 1914 during World War One

Rammed HMS Swift and HMS Broke, Straits of Dover, WW1
Rammed HMS Swift and HMS Broke in the Straits of Dover, First World War. 1914-1918

A transatlantic liner bearing down on fishing boats in the fog (colour litho)
2779361 A transatlantic liner bearing down on fishing boats in the fog (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Loss of HMS "Victoria", the Flagship sinking after being rammed by HMS "Camperdown"(engraving)
1063421 The Loss of HMS " Victoria", the Flagship sinking after being rammed by HMS " Camperdown" (engraving) by Wyllie

Richard I in action with the Saracen ship, 1915 (colour litho)
1122826 Richard I in action with the Saracen ship, 1915 (colour litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Accidental sinking of a fishing boat by the French armoured cruiser Admiral Aube during speed trials (colour litho)
3097340 Accidental sinking of a fishing boat by the French armoured cruiser Admiral Aube during speed trials (colour litho) by French School

Epic naval combat off Dover (colour litho)
2808582 Epic naval combat off Dover (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epic naval combat off Dover)

H. M. S. Hesperus enters a harbour, showing damage to her bows caused by ramming a German
H.M.S. Hesperus enters a harbour, showing damage to her bows caused by ramming a German submarine. Liverpool 28th December 1942

Byram Bayram canon Gordon Cavalry rammed firing
The Byram, Bayram canon on Gordons Cavalry being rammed for firing, Jerusalem, Israel

The Sinking Of The German Submarine Sm U-15 After Being Rammed By The British Light Cruiser H. m. s
The Sinking Of The German Submarine Sm U-15 After Being Rammed By The British Light Cruiser H.m.s. " birmingham", 9 August 1914 During World War One

WW1 - HMS Birmingham sinking the German U-15 U-Boat
WW1 - On 9 August 1914, HMS Birmingham spotted the German submarine U-15, whose engines had failed as she lay stopped on the surface in heavy fog, off Fair Isle

WW1 - HMS Badger rams U-19 German Navy U-Boat, 1914
WW1 - HMS Badger was an Acheron-class destroyer of the Royal Navy. She was the eighth Royal Navy ship that served during the First World War

WW1 - Second Battle of Dover Strait - HMS Broke rams Germans
WW1 - During the Second Battle of Dover Strait, HMS Broke rammed SMS G42 on 21st April 1917 near the Goodwin Sands. In confusing action, there was close-quarter fighting between the crews

The German submarine U15
The German submarine U-15 became the first U-boat loss for the Germans after it was rammed by the British cruiser, HMS Birmingham on 9th August 1914. 1914

British Hurricane ramming Italian raider by G. H. Davis
The new technique in air attack during the Second World War: a British Hurricane ramming an Italian raider in mid-air. The British pilot said of the incident

Picture No. 10866767
Killer whales / Orcas - A pod of Transient type killer whales attacking a Grey whale mother and calf. A killer whale has rammed into the calf's side with such energy that its tail raises above

Picture No. 10866770
Killer whales / Orcas - A pod of Transient type killer whales attacking a Grey whale mother and calf. Rammed by a killer whale, the calf's head is projected upwards (Orcinus orca) Date:

Picture No. 10866762
Killer whales / Orcas - A pod of Transient type killer whales attacking a Grey whale mother and calf. Calf pushed upwards rammed by attacker from below. (Orcinus orca) Date:

Filling a firework rocket. The case or coffin of paper is placed in a form and forced to a good fit with a couple of sharp blows with a mallet

Spanish Bullfighting Series (4 / 12)
Spanish Bullfighting Series. Horses injured by the bull. Date: 1913

Victoria / Camperdown 3
Admiral Tryon, whose error and obstinacy have caused his flagship Victoria to be rammed by the Camperdown, goes down with his ship, thus avoiding a court-martial

The loss of HMS Victoria the flagship after being rammed by
The loss of the flagship H.M.S Victoria showing the boat sinking after being rammed by H.M.S Camperdown. 436 men died as a result of an Admiral sending the two ships on a collison course

Harvest Festival, White Hart pub, Worcestershire
Harvest Festival at the packed and rather smoky White Hart pub, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd 1960

Livingstone / Hippo
His boat is rammed by a hippopotamus, displeased because its young have been shot by the expedition

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In the tumultuous waters of history, the act of being "rammed" has left an indelible mark on our collective memory. From the depths of World War I to maritime disasters and daring naval encounters, these instances reveal both tragedy and heroism. One such event occurred during WWI when the U-14, a German Navy U-Boat, found itself in a fateful encounter with the British steam trawler Oceanic II. In a moment of sheer force, their paths collided, forever intertwining their destinies. Similarly, in 1940, amidst the tempestuous North Sea storm known as Gneisenau Storm, chaos reigned supreme. The mighty vessel Gneisenau faced its own nemesis as it was rammed by unknown forces that dared to challenge its dominance. Even submarines were not immune to this perilous fate. A British submarine met its match when it was unexpectedly rammed by an adversary beneath treacherous waves. This clash between two underwater titans showcased the relentless nature of warfare beneath sea level. On a different note entirely but no less captivating is the tale of RMS Olympic's arrival at Southampton. As this majestic White Star Line ship docked gracefully into port after her journey across vast oceans and turbulent seas, spectators marveled at her resilience against potential dangers lurking beneath. Yet not all tales are born from conflict or disaster alone; some arise from acts of bravery against untamed beasts themselves. One engraving depicts Warburton fearlessly thrusting his cloak and whip into open jaws - an audacious act that defied logic yet mesmerized all who witnessed it. Tragedy struck off Algeria's coast when two ships collided violently with one another - a catastrophic event resulting in unimaginable loss. Amidst swirling chaos and despair emerged stories of courage amid adversity - tales that remind us how fragile life can be upon unforgiving waters.