Sidney Smith Collection

Sidney Smith
3586488 Sidney Smith; (add.info.: Portrait of Sidney Smith (1764-1840) a British naval officer who served in the American and French revolutionary wars

Sidney Smith
3586493 Sidney Smith; (add.info.: Portrait of Sidney Smith (1764-1840) a British naval officer who served in the American and French revolutionary wars

Sidney Smith
3586490 Sidney Smith; (add.info.: Portrait of Sidney Smith (1764-1840) a British naval officer who served in the American and French revolutionary wars

Sidney Smith
3586489 Sidney Smith; (add.info.: Portrait of Sidney Smith (1764-1840) a British naval officer who served in the American and French revolutionary wars

Admiral Sir Sidney Smith, 1823. Creator: Louis-Marie Autissier
Admiral Sir Sidney Smith, 1823

Sir Sidney Smith (engraving)
818737 Sir Sidney Smith (engraving) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Sidney Smith defending the breach at Acre)

Sir Sidney Smith, who with 300 British Sailors, defended the Breach of Acre, (1764-1840), 1816. William Sidney Smith, (1764-1840) British naval officer

Sir Sidney Smith Defending the Breach at Acre, (1799), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Sir Sidney Smith Defending the Breach at Acre, (1799), 1816. William Sidney Smith, (1764-1840) British naval officer, reinforced Ottoman defences

God Grants Victory to England, 1816. Creator: Unknown
God Grants Victory to England, 1816. From " The History of the War, from the Commencement of the French Revolution to the Present Time, Vol. III", by Hewson Clarke, Esq. [T

Admiral Sir William Sidney Smith (1764-1840), 1808. Private Collection

Rhodes, from the Heights near Sir Sidney Smiths Villa, 1841. Artist: W Wallis
Rhodes, from the Heights near Sir Sidney Smiths Villa, 1841. View from a house belonging to the British admiral, William Sidney Smith (1764-1840)

Sir Sydney Smith (1764-1840) defending the breach at Acre, 1816. Artist: I Brown
Sir Sydney Smith (1764-1840) defending the breach at Acre, 1816. Smith was the English admiral of whom Napoleon Bonaparte said, That man made me miss my destiny

Gallant Defence of St. Jean D acre, by Sidney Smith, May 9Th, 1799

Gallant Defence of St. Jean D acre, by Sidney Smith, May 9Th, 1799

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Sir Sidney Smith was a remarkable figure in British naval history. Born in 1764, he became known for his courageous defense of the Breach of Acre alongside 300 British sailors. This act of bravery took place in 1799 and earned him great recognition. An engraving from 1816 depicts Sir Sidney Smith during this heroic event, showcasing his determination and leadership. Another artwork from the same year portrays God granting victory to England, symbolizing the divine intervention that seemed to favor Smith's efforts. In addition to his military achievements, Sir it also had an impressive career as an admiral. A portrait from 1808 captures him in all his glory, displaying the confidence and authority that defined him as a naval commander. Beyond his professional life, Sir Sidney Smith enjoyed moments of tranquility at his villa near Rhodes. An artist named W Wallis beautifully captured the view from this location in a painting dating back to 1841. The legacy of Sir Sidney Smith continued long after his death in 1840. In various artworks created over the years, artists paid tribute to his gallant defense at St. Jean D acre on May 9th, 1799. These depictions serve as a reminder of his unwavering courage and dedication to serving England. Admiral Sir William Sydney Smith remains an iconic figure who left an indelible mark on British naval history through acts of valor and strategic brilliance. His name will forever be associated with bravery and honor on the high seas.