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Trident Collection (#8)

"Unleashing Power: The Mighty Trident in Various Forms" A symbol of strength and deterrence

Background imageTrident Collection: Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 1E

Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 1E
Engineers Working on a Pia Hawker Siddeley Hs-121 Trident 1E During Maintenance in a Hangar at Karachi, Pakistan Date: 1960s

Background imageTrident Collection: Jean Russell in Fancy Dress as Britannia

Jean Russell in Fancy Dress as Britannia Date: circa 1920s

Background imageTrident Collection: Five Patriotically-dressed children - WW1 era

Five Patriotically-dressed children - WW1 era. The tall girl in the centre is Britannia with Union Flag shield and trident, and from the left are: Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England

Background imageTrident Collection: Fountain of Neptune, made between 1780 and 1784 by Juan Pascual de Mena, carved in

Fountain of Neptune, made between 1780 and 1784 by Juan Pascual de Mena, carved in white marble from Montesclaros (Toledo), engraving, 1870

Background imageTrident Collection: Alphonse III The Benign (1327-1336) presiding the courts held in Montblanc, in 1330

Alphonse III The Benign (1327-1336) presiding the courts held in Montblanc, in 1330. Miniature in Llibre dels Usatges i Constitucions de Catalunya

Background imageTrident Collection: Queen Victoria and Prince Albert arriving at the Royal Dockyard, Woolwich, Kent, 1843

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert arriving at the Royal Dockyard, Woolwich, Kent, 1843. The Queen and Prince Consort on board the paddle steamer Trident

Background imageTrident Collection: The First Kiss this Ten Years! Or the meeting of Britannia & Citizen Francois, 1803

The First Kiss this Ten Years! Or the meeting of Britannia & Citizen Francois, 1803
The First Kiss this Ten Years! Or the meeting of Britannia & Citizen Francois, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving)

Background imageTrident Collection: Frontispiece - Britannia holding the Trident of Neptune, surmounted by the Cap of Liberty and crown

Frontispiece - Britannia holding the Trident of Neptune, surmounted by the Cap of Liberty and crowned by Victory, tramples on the chains of despotism, 1838. From The History of England, Vol

Background imageTrident Collection: In Memoriam, 20th century

In Memoriam, 20th century. Britannia weeping over a royal tomb, possibly of either Queen Victoria or King Edward VII. Lantern slide

Background imageTrident Collection: Devi sculpture, Western India, c900 AD, (1929)

Devi sculpture, Western India, c900 AD, (1929). Four-armed granulite figure holding sword and trident in the upper hands. The sculpture, of the Hindu goddess Devi, was made for worship

Background imageTrident Collection: Inhabitants of Bethlehem, (19th century). Artist: C Maurand

Inhabitants of Bethlehem, (19th century). Artist: C Maurand
Inhabitants of Bethlehem, (19th century)

Background imageTrident Collection: Satire on a picture auction, 1730. Artist: William Henry Toms

Satire on a picture auction, 1730. Artist: William Henry Toms
Satire on a picture auction, 1730. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London)

Background imageTrident Collection: A Nisovian Tunguzian in his Winter Habit, c18th century

A Nisovian Tunguzian in his Winter Habit, c18th century. Nizovian Tungusic (Indigenous Siberian) hunter with bow and trident, holding two dead mink or ermines

Background imageTrident Collection: General Garibaldi spearing fish by night off Caprera, Sardinia, Italy, 1861. Artist: Frank Vizetelly

General Garibaldi spearing fish by night off Caprera, Sardinia, Italy, 1861. Artist: Frank Vizetelly
General Garibaldi spearing fish by night off Caprera, Sardinia, Italy, 1861. Italian patriot Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) using a trident to catch fish off the island of Caprera

Background imageTrident Collection: Neptune Costume, African Costume, 1885. Artist: Martin

Neptune Costume, African Costume, 1885. Artist: Martin
Neptune Costume, African Queen Costume, 1885. Costumes from the Opera The Queen of Golconda by Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

Background imageTrident Collection: The Roman Colchester Vase

The Roman Colchester Vase
The Colchester Vase, which contains a cremation. On it are depicted two gladiators: on the left is a Secutor, in full armour

Background imageTrident Collection: CRUIKSHANK: CARTOON, 1832. Source of the Southwark Water Works, or, Salus Populi Suprema Lex

CRUIKSHANK: CARTOON, 1832. Source of the Southwark Water Works, or, Salus Populi Suprema Lex. Cartoon satirizing the owner of the Southwark Water Works, John Edwards

Background imageTrident Collection: SYMBOL: WAR OF 1812. Slogan on the flag of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perrys flagship

SYMBOL: WAR OF 1812. Slogan on the flag of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perrys flagship, the Lawrence, during the Battle of Lake Erie, 10 September 1813

Background imageTrident Collection: India - A Hindu Man dressed as the Hindu God Lord Shiva

India - A Hindu Man dressed as the Hindu God Lord Shiva. Date: circa 1906

Background imageTrident Collection: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea Date: 1906

Background imageTrident Collection: Coat of arms of Liverpool, England. From The Business Encyclopaedia and Legal Adviser

Coat of arms of Liverpool, England. From The Business Encyclopaedia and Legal Adviser, published 1907

Background imageTrident Collection: Reproduction tapestry Spanish Armada 16-20 July

Reproduction tapestry Spanish Armada 16-20 July
Reproduction of a tapestry over the Spanish Armada (16-20 July), Spanish fleet in the Channel below the coast of Cornwall and Devon with the coat of arms of the English Queen Elizabeth I

Background imageTrident Collection: Reproduction tapestry Spanish Armada July 21

Reproduction tapestry Spanish Armada July 21
Reproduction of a tapestry over the Spanish Armada (July 21), English and Spanish fleet in the Channel below the coast of Cornwall and Devon with the coat of arms of the English Queen Elizabeth I

Background imageTrident Collection: Pass part Mediterranean coasts Spain Algeria Pass

Pass part Mediterranean coasts Spain Algeria Pass
Pass of a part of the Mediterranean with the coasts of Spain and Algeria Pass of a part of the coast of Barbaria (title on object)

Background imageTrident Collection: Passport card part coast Brazil Passport card

Passport card part coast Brazil Passport card
Passport card of part of the coast of Brazil Passport card of the sea coasts of Brazil, between Rio Coroipo and Rio Ponica (title on object), Passport card of a part of the coast of Brazil

Background imageTrident Collection: Pass card part Gulf Mexico west coast Florida Pass card

Pass card part Gulf Mexico west coast Florida Pass card
Pass card of part of the Gulf of Mexico, with the west coast of Florida Pass card of the Boght of Florida with the Canal between Florida and Cuba

Background imageTrident Collection: Pass card Gulf Paria mouth Orinoco river Pass card

Pass card Gulf Paria mouth Orinoco river Pass card
Pass card of the Gulf of Paria with the mouth of the Orinoco river Pass card of Rio Oronoque Golfo De Paria. with d ey countries Trinidad, Tabago, Granada, Granadillos, and Bequia (title on object)

Background imageTrident Collection: Sea chart part Bay Biscay Bilbao New Pascaart

Sea chart part Bay Biscay Bilbao New Pascaart
Sea chart of part of the Bay of Biscay near Bilbao New Pascaart of the Sea coast of Biscay and Asturias between Bilbao and Luarca (title on object)

Background imageTrident Collection: Front Cover From The Sketch Magazine, Special Coronation Number, Published 1937

Front Cover From The Sketch Magazine, Special Coronation Number, Published 1937. Depicting Britannia Surrounded By The Female Personifications Of Canada, india, australia And South Africa

Background imageTrident Collection: Triumph of Neptune. Neptune, Roman god of the sea (Greek: Poseidon) carrying his trident

Triumph of Neptune. Neptune, Roman god of the sea (Greek: Poseidon) carrying his trident and riding in chariot pulled by horses with dolphin tails. 2nd century AD mosaic from Sousse (Susah)

Background imageTrident Collection: Triumph Trident	1970	Red	& black

Triumph Trident 1970 Red & black
TRIB028823

Background imageTrident Collection: Triumph, TRIB012788

Triumph, TRIB012788
TRIB012788

Background imageTrident Collection: Neptune, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

Neptune, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

Background imageTrident Collection: Neptune, 1768. Artist: Stefano Torelli

Neptune, 1768. Artist: Stefano Torelli
Neptune, 1768. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Oranienbaum, Russia

Background imageTrident Collection: Italy. Rome. Fountain of Neptune. Detail of Neptunes statue

Italy. Rome. Fountain of Neptune. Detail of Neptunes statue
Italy. Rome. Fountain of Neptune, 1574, designed by Giacomo della Porta (1532-1602). Detail of Neptune struggling with an octopus, by Antonio della Bitta (1807-?), 1878. Navona Square

Background imageTrident Collection: Celebrating the crossing of the Equator

Celebrating the crossing of the Equator
Scene on a Royal Navy ship. It is the custom on board ship to indulge in merrymaking when crossing the Equator -- in fancy dress if its your first time. Date: circa 1845

Background imageTrident Collection: Whirlpool Bar, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA

Whirlpool Bar, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA
Whirlpool Bar and Restaurant, Main Street, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA, with views of the Falls through the window. Date: circa 1940

Background imageTrident Collection: Group photo, Grand Masters Palace, Valletta, Malta

Group photo, Grand Masters Palace, Valletta, Malta
Group photo in the Neptune Courtyard of the Grand Masters Palace, Valletta, Malta. The men are mostly officers and VIPs. The statue of Neptune is part of a fountain, erected in 1615. Date: circa 1900

Background imageTrident Collection: WW2 Poster -- Serve in Silence

WW2 Poster -- Serve in Silence
Serve in Silence. Se Taire C est Servir. Colour photolithograph, with a profile of Britannia against a Union Jack flag. Date: 1940

Background imageTrident Collection: God of sea with head and torso of human man and tail of fish, holding trident above head

God of sea with head and torso of human man and tail of fish, holding trident above head

Background imageTrident Collection: Allegory of the Power of Great Britain by Sea, design for a decorative panel for

Allegory of the Power of Great Britain by Sea, design for a decorative panel for
XYC129311 Allegory of the Power of Great Britain by Sea, design for a decorative panel for George Is ceremonial coach, c.1720 (oil on panel) by Thornhill, James (1675-1734) (attr)

Background imageTrident Collection: AMPHITRITE. The sea goddess Amphitrite being carried on the waters

AMPHITRITE. The sea goddess Amphitrite being carried on the waters. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

Background imageTrident Collection: POSEIDON AND BRITANNIA. Neptune resigning the Reins of his Chariot to Britannia

POSEIDON AND BRITANNIA. Neptune resigning the Reins of his Chariot to Britannia. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

Background imageTrident Collection: NEPTUNE, ROMAN GOD OF SEA resigning the reins of his seahorse-drawn chariot to Britannia

NEPTUNE, ROMAN GOD OF SEA resigning the reins of his seahorse-drawn chariot to Britannia: English engraving, 18th century

Background imageTrident Collection: ROMAN GLADIATORS. The Last Combat of the Gladiators. Line engraving after the painting, 1878

ROMAN GLADIATORS. The Last Combat of the Gladiators. Line engraving after the painting, 1878, by Joseph Stallaert, depicting the attempt by the monk Telemachus to separate the combatants in a

Background imageTrident Collection: CORONIS. Coronis, pursued by Neptune, is transformed into a crow

CORONIS. Coronis, pursued by Neptune, is transformed into a crow. Copper engraving, French, early 19th century, after a painting, 1665-70, by Giulio Carpioni

Background imageTrident Collection: Walpurgis Night, showing the spot where the Bloksberg Tryst

Walpurgis Night, showing the spot where the Bloksberg Tryst
Undated copy of illustration of Walpurgis Night, showing the spot where the Bloksberg Tryst was held. HPG/8/2/1 (xli)

Background imageTrident Collection: The statue of Neptune in Lindau, Germany

The statue of Neptune in Lindau, Germany
The statue of Neptune in the marketplace at Lindau, Bavaria, Germany




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"Unleashing Power: The Mighty Trident in Various Forms" A symbol of strength and deterrence, the HMS Vengeance returns to HMNB Clyde after completing Operational Sea Training. The formidable presence of the nuclear submarine HMS Vigilant reminds us of the unwavering commitment to national security. Witnessing the majestic return of the Nuclear Submarine HMS Vanguard to HMNB Clyde, Scotland fills us with awe and admiration. Stepping back in time, an ancient Roman costume adorned with a trident reflects both power and authority. Roaring through history, Triumph T150 Trident 750 motorcycle captures hearts with its timeless charm and speed. Joining the ranks of greatness, HMS Victorious stands tall as another mighty vessel armed with Trident capabilities. In 1996, HMS Vigilant proudly sailed through Scottish waters as a nuclear-powered Trident submarine safeguarding our shores. Nostalgia takes flight as Hawker Siddeley HS121 Trident 3B G-AWZB dons BEA markings - a tribute to aviation's golden era. Paying homage to Poseidon/Neptune's dominion over seas, Hms Vigilant emerges as a guardian against any threat that may arise from beneath waves' depths. An artistic masterpiece on display - Poseidon depicted on an exquisite vase painting evokes tales of mythical power associated with his iconic trident weapon. Hawker Siddeley HS121 Trident 3B in BEA markings serves as a reminder of aviation advancements that propelled travel into new horizons. In various forms throughout history and across different domains – be it naval might or cultural symbolism – the trident remains an enduring emblem representing power, protection, and progress for humanity's endeavors at sea or in skies above.