Sea Battle Collection (#5)

The Encampment of the English Forces near Portsmouth during the Battle of the Solent
SRF77281 The Encampment of the English Forces near Portsmouth during the Battle of the Solent, 1778 (engraving) by Basire

Captain Spring makes Midshipman Newcome his aide-de-camp and hands him his sword on the quarterdeck of HMS Victory
6337339 Captain Spring makes Midshipman Newcome his aide-de-camp and hands him his sword on the quarterdeck of HMS Victory by Williams

Cuirasse combattant, 1915 (pen & brown ink, ink wash & graphite on paper)
6368615 Cuirassecombattant, 1915 (pen & brown ink, ink wash & graphite on paper) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 28.5 x 44.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Siege and Relief of Gibraltar, pub. 1810 (engraving)
2654061 The Siege and Relief of Gibraltar, pub. 1810 (engraving) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sinking of the "Cumberland"by the Iron Clad "Merrimac
2652865 The Sinking of the " Cumberland" by the Iron Clad " Merrimac, " off Newport News, Va. March 8th 1862, pub

Bombardment of San Juan, Porto Rico, pub. c. 1898 (chromolitho)
2630666 Bombardment of San Juan, Porto Rico, pub. c.1898 (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Thomas Sampson (1840 - 1902)

Attack on Santiago on 27th November 1585 (engraving)
3740307 Attack on Santiago on 27th November 1585 (engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

British seizure of Jamaica from the Spanish, 1655 (colour litho)
980896 British seizure of Jamaica from the Spanish, 1655 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British seizure of Jamaica from the Spanish, 1655)

Ark Royal fighting Spanish Armada in 1588 (colour litho)
3610854 Ark Royal fighting Spanish Armada in 1588 (colour litho) by British School, (16th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Map of the Battle of Copenhagen, published by William Blackwood and Sons
746916 Map of the Battle of Copenhagen, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

Capture of Le Desius, print made by Thomas Sutherland, from
740510 Capture of Le Desius, print made by Thomas Sutherland, from The Naval Achievements of Great Britain, From the Year 1793 to 1817, by James Jenkins

Capture of La Minerve, print made by Thomas Sutherland, from
740508 Capture of La Minerve, print made by Thomas Sutherland, from The Naval Achievements of Great Britain, From the Year 1793 to 1817, by James Jenkins

A Boxing Match or Another Bloody Nose for John Bull, pub. 1813 (hand coloured engraving)
2655368 A Boxing Match or Another Bloody Nose for John Bull, pub. 1813 (hand coloured engraving) by Charles, William (1776-1820); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Mobile Bay, pub L Prang & Co. (colour litho)
2655393 Battle of Mobile Bay, pub L Prang & Co. (colour litho) by Thulstrup, Thure de (1848-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Com. Farraguts fleet, passing the forts on the Mississippi, April 24th 1862, pub
AQS331921 Com. Farraguts fleet, passing the forts on the Mississippi, April 24th 1862, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1862 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society

Battle of Navarino: The Asia engaging the ships of the Capitan Bey
STC393311 Battle of Navarino: The Asia engaging the ships of the Capitan Bey and Mohurrem Bey, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Overend

Sea-fight between Ptolemy and Demetrius Poliorcetes off Salamis (litho)
STC416134 Sea-fight between Ptolemy and Demetrius Poliorcetes off Salamis (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Salamis)

Sir Andrew Woods Victory, illustration from The Sea by F. Whymper (litho)
LLM437717 Sir Andrew Woods Victory, illustration from The Sea by F. Whymper (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Capture of La Loire, October 18th 1798, from The Naval Achievements of Great
489260 Capture of La Loire, October 18th 1798, from The Naval Achievements of Great Britain by James Jenkins, engraved by Thomas Sutherland, published 1817 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Whitcombe

Capture of a Turkish Ship by a Squadron of the Order, ships under the command of Frere
490437 Capture of a Turkish Ship by a Squadron of the Order, ships under the command of Frere Giuseppe de Langu, off Carthage (oil on canvas) by Maltese School

His Majestys Ship Shannon capturing the American Frigate Chesapeake
497550 His Majestys Ship Shannon capturing the American Frigate Chesapeake, 1813 (colour litho) by Webster, George (fl.1797-1832) (after); 39.3x55.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Defeat of the Dutch Fleet by Admiral Blane, engraved by W. French (litho)
475386 Defeat of the Dutch Fleet by Admiral Blane, engraved by W. French (litho) by Cleveley, John the Younger (1747-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The naval Battle of Portland)

HMS Badger ramming a German submarine, illustration from Told in the Huts
STC308711 HMS Badger ramming a German submarine, illustration from Told in the Huts: The YMCA Gift Book, published 1916 (colour litho) by Cuneo

The fleets face each other, illustration from Giacomo Francos Habiti d
STC255695 The fleets face each other, illustration from Giacomo Francos Habiti d Huomeni de Donne Venetiane, 1609 (litho) by Italian School

The East India Companys ship Bridgewater successfully defending her cargo from an
940175 The East India Companys ship Bridgewater successfully defending her cargo from an attack by the American privateer Hampden on her way from St

HMAS Sydney, commanded by Captain John Glossop, attacking the German cruiser Emden, Battle of Cocos
976460 HMAS Sydney, commanded by Captain John Glossop, attacking the German cruiser Emden, Battle of Cocos, 9 November 1914 (colour litho) by Randall

Michiel de Ruyter, Dutch admiral, and the Raid on the Medway, 1667 (chromolitho)
1093950 Michiel de Ruyter, Dutch admiral, and the Raid on the Medway, 1667 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michiel de Ruyter, Dutch admiral)

Pavel Nakhimov, Russian admiral, and the Siege of Sevastopol, 1855 (chromolitho)
1093947 Pavel Nakhimov, Russian admiral, and the Siege of Sevastopol, 1855 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pavel Nakhimov, Russian admiral)

Battle plan for the siege of Boston Harbour, c. 1775-1776 (litho)
696026 Battle plan for the siege of Boston Harbour, c.1775-1776 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 32.6x19.7 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Contemporary woodcut of warship at sea (woodcut)
619609 Contemporary woodcut of warship at sea (woodcut) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Ms Hunter 371 f. 147r Fate of Seleucus, from The Fall of Princes
GUL174556 Ms Hunter 371 f.147r Fate of Seleucus, from The Fall of Princes, by Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-75) 1467 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Glasgow University Library

A marine sham-fight on the Y before Amsterdam, before 1710 (oil on canvas)
5938175 A marine sham-fight on the Y before Amsterdam, before 1710 (oil on canvas) by Storck, Abraham (1644-1708); 59.7x89.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Sea-piece with a Dutch man-of-war, before 1708 (oil on canvas)
5938132 Sea-piece with a Dutch man-of-war, before 1708 (oil on canvas) by Storck, Abraham (1644-1708); 77.8x109.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Dutch

Battle of Callao, Peru, 1866 (chromolitho)
972398 Battle of Callao, Peru, 1866 (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Callao, Peru, 1866)

The Capture of Cadiz in 1596 (engraving)
3740308 The Capture of CAadiz in 1596 (engraving) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: During the Anglo-Spanish War, English and Dutch troops under Robert Devereux)

The French warship Serieux resisting an attack from five British ships (engraving)
977777 The French warship Serieux resisting an attack from five British ships (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French warships attacked by a British fleet (engraving)
977775 French warships attacked by a British fleet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French warships attacked by a British fleet)

The Death of Admiral Lord Nelson, in the moment of Victory, pub
3025923 The Death of Admiral Lord Nelson, in the moment of Victory, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Allegory of the Victory of the Dutch over the Spanish Fleet at Gibraltar on 25 April 1607
3704134 Allegory of the Victory of the Dutch over the Spanish Fleet at Gibraltar on 25 April 1607, c.1615-30 (oil on panel) by Willaerts, Adam (1577-1669); 38.4x55.9 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Battle of Lake Erie. Perry Victorious closing scene of the Action from Army
3239904 Battle of Lake Erie. Perry Victorious closing scene of the Action from Army and Navy Magazine, pub. 1840 (coloured engraving) by Evans, J

The French defeated by Lord Howe at the Glorious First of June, 1794 (engraving)
3103682 The French defeated by Lord Howe at the Glorious First of June, 1794 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Captain George Farmers heroism at the Action of 6 October 1779 (engraving)
3103678 Captain George Farmers heroism at the Action of 6 October 1779 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Great Naval Victory in Mobile Bay, Aug. 5th 1864, pub. 1864, Currier & Ives
2836252 Great Naval Victory in Mobile Bay, Aug. 5th 1864, pub. 1864, Currier & Ives, (colour lithograph) by American School

Map of the Battle of Trafalgar, published by William Blackwood and Sons
746913 Map of the Battle of Trafalgar, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

Les Marines De L Antiquite (engraving)
2783341 Les Marines De L Antiquite (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Marines De L Antiquite)

Copyphotograph of an earlier photomontage of three images of the Naval Reserves at
MNY380932 Copyphotograph of an earlier photomontage of three images of the Naval Reserves at Fishers Island, 1891 (photographic print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

The naval battle off Cape Pelorus (litho)
STC416042 The naval battle off Cape Pelorus (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

U. S. Frigate Constitution capturing Frigate Guerriere, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving)
497551 U.S. Frigate Constitution capturing Frigate Guerriere, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving) by Birch, Thomas (1779-1851) (after); Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

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"Unleashing the Fury of the Seas: A Glimpse into Historic Sea Battles" The sinking of the Mary Rose during the Battle of the Solent, 1545: Witnessing history's relentless grip as the mighty Mary Rose succumbs to the unforgiving depths, forever etching its name in maritime lore. The Speedy and El Gamo, c1802. Artist: Nicholas Pocock: A breathtaking masterpiece capturing two vessels locked in a fierce struggle for dominance amidst turbulent waves—a testament to man's indomitable spirit on treacherous waters. Naval battle between British and French, 1790s: The clash of empires echoes across vast oceans as naval powerhouses collide, their cannons roaring with thunderous might in a quest for supremacy. Barbary Pirates threatening US commander Stephen Decatur: Defiance radiates from Commander Decatur's unwavering gaze as he confronts menacing Barbary Pirates—his resolve unyielding against those who dare challenge his nation's honor. Crew of USS Constitution in battle, War of 1812: United by duty and bound by loyalty, these brave souls navigate through chaos and destruction with unwavering determination—their valor shining bright amidst cannon fire. Spanish Armada, 1588: In an epic confrontation that would shape nations' destinies, England stands resolute against Spain's formidable fleet—an iconic clash where courage meets destiny head-on. The Encampment of English Forces near Portsmouth during Battle of the Solent, 1778 (engraving) (later coloration): Amidst tents billowing like flags under stormy skies lies an army preparing for imminent conflict—a scene brimming with anticipation before a monumental sea battle unfolds. Spanish pirates attacking English merchantmen.