Ship Of The Line Collection (#3)

Two Small Vessels and a Dutch Man-of-War in a Breeze, c. 1660. Artist: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707)
Two Small Vessels and a Dutch Man-of-War in a Breeze, c. 1660. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Cannon Shot, c. 1680. Artist: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707)
The Cannon Shot, c. 1680. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Dutch Men-of-war and Small Vessels in a Fresh Breeze off Enkhuizen, 1683. Artist: Bakhuizen, Ludolf (1630-1708)
Dutch Men-of-war and Small Vessels in a Fresh Breeze off Enkhuizen, 1683. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Dutch Men-of-war entering a Mediterranean Port, 1681. Artist: Bakhuizen, Ludolf (1630-1708)
Dutch Men-of-war entering a Mediterranean Port, 1681. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Taking of Admiral Nils Ehrenskiold in the Battle of Gangut, Mid of the 18th cen Artist: Porter
The Taking of Admiral Nils Ehrenskiold in the Battle of Gangut, Mid of the 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

Ship on fire at night, ca 1756. Artist: Brooking, Charles (1723-1759)
Ship on fire at night, ca 1756. Found in the collection of the Yale University

Kronstadt. Artist: Perrot, Ferdinand Victor (1808-1841)
Kronstadt. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The naval Battle of Gangut on July 27, 1714, 1724. Artist: Baquoi, Maurice (active 1720s)
The naval Battle of Gangut on July 27, 1714, 1724. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Russian battleship Imperator Aleksandr I (Emperor Alexander I), 1840. Artist: Perrot, Ferdinand Victor (1808-1841)
Russian battleship Imperator Aleksandr I (Emperor Alexander I), 1840. Found in the collection of the State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

The Russian Ship of the Line Azov and a Frigate at Anchor in the Roads of Elsinore, 1828. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Ships lying off Flushing, 1869. Artist: Clays, Paul Jean (1819-1900)
Ships lying off Flushing, 1869. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The fleet of Peter I, 1909. Artist: Lanceray (Lansere), Evgeny Evgenyevich (1875-1946)
The fleet of Peter I, 1909. Found in the collection of the MICEX Museum, Moscow

A Dutch Man-of-war and Various Vessels in a Breeze, c. 1640. Artist: Vlieger, Simon de (1601-1653)
A Dutch Man-of-war and Various Vessels in a Breeze, c. 1640. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Ships at the Time of Peter I, 1909. Artist: Lanceray (Lansere), Evgeny Evgenyevich (1875-1946)
Ships at the Time of Peter I, 1909. From a private collection

Parade of the Black Sea Fleet in 1849, 1886 (oil on canvas)
BAL909363 Parade of the Black Sea Fleet in 1849, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900); Central Naval Museum, St

HMS Sovereign of the Seas was a 90-gun, first rank ship of the line in the British Navy. A ship-of-the-line was a type of naval warship constructed from the 17th century through the mid-19th century

HMS Victory at sea, artwork
HMS Victory. Artwork of HMS Victorys first journey in 1778. Victory was a first-rate (large) ship of the line with 104 guns

HMS Victory, Portsmouth, 1890s
HMS Victory. Photochrom (photographic lithograph) of the Royal Navys HMS Victory, moored at Portsmouth, UK, in the 1890s, with the White Ensign flying from its stern

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"Ship of the Line: A Glimpse into Naval Warfare through Art" Step aboard a journey through history as we explore the mighty "ship of the line, " a symbol of naval power and supremacy. From tempestuous gales to epic battles, these majestic vessels have left an indelible mark on maritime history. In 1678-80, witness the English Ship Hampton Court braving treacherous waters in a fierce gale. The artist's brush captures both the ship's strength and vulnerability, reminding us of the perils faced by sailors at sea. Fast forward to 1827, where George Philip Reinagle immortalizes The Naval Battle of Navarino. This monumental clash showcases ships locked in combat, their cannons roaring amidst billowing smoke. It serves as a testament to bravery and sacrifice during times of war. Ludolf Bakhuizen's masterpiece from around 1670 transports us to Dutch waters. Behold Flagship Eendracht leading a formidable fleet of Dutch Men-of-war. These vessels epitomize Dutch naval might during their golden age, instilling awe with their sheer size and grandeur. The Royal Navy takes center stage in our narrative with depictions of 18th-century warships like Battleship HMS Wachtmeister engaging Russian forces in 1719. These magnificent wooden behemoths evoke admiration for their intricate design and unwavering resolve against enemy fleets. Alexei Petrovich Bogolyubov brings us back to Baltic seas in 1790 with his portrayal of The Naval Battle of Reval. Amidst cannon fire and chaos, this artwork encapsulates the intensity experienced by sailors fighting for dominance over strategic waterways. No discussion about ships of the line would be complete without mentioning HMS Victory – an iconic vessel that played a pivotal role in British naval history. Its presence is felt not only through historical events but also within Portsmouth Harbor itself, where it stands as a testament to the Royal Navy's legacy.