Turkish Fleet Collection

The Battle of Lepanto (Tapestry), 1591. Creator: Anonymous master
The Battle of Lepanto (Tapestry), 1591. Found in the collection of the Palazzo del Principe Andrea Doria di Genova

The Crisis in the East, the Turkish Fleet leaving the Dardanelles for Cretan Waters (litho)
1036860 The Crisis in the East, the Turkish Fleet leaving the Dardanelles for Cretan Waters (litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chart of the Positions of the Ships of the Turkish Fleet in the Bosphorus (engraving)
1097343 Chart of the Positions of the Ships of the Turkish Fleet in the Bosphorus (engraving) by Dower, John (fl.c.1845-55); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Turkish Fleet (engraving)
1611897 The Turkish Fleet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Turkish Fleet. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 January 1850)

With Hobart Pasha, the Turkish Fleet at Anchor in the Mouth of the Danube, Sulina (engraving)
1049558 With Hobart Pasha, the Turkish Fleet at Anchor in the Mouth of the Danube, Sulina (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Hobart Pasha)

The War, Admiral Hobart Pasha, Commander of the Turkish Fleet (engraving)
1106320 The War, Admiral Hobart Pasha, Commander of the Turkish Fleet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Admiral Hobart Pasha)

The War in the East, Generals of the Turkish Army (engraving)
1059637 The War in the East, Generals of the Turkish Army (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East, Generals of the Turkish Army)

Osman Pasha, Admiral of the Turkish Fleet (engraving)
1062376 Osman Pasha, Admiral of the Turkish Fleet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Osman Pasha, Admiral of the Turkish Fleet, drowned in the Ertogrul)

British, French, Turkish, and Egyptian Fleets in Beicos Bay (litho)
1606917 British, French, Turkish, and Egyptian Fleets in Beicos Bay (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British, French, Turkish)

Destruction of the Turkish Fleet at Sinope (engraving)
663605 Destruction of the Turkish Fleet at Sinope (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of the Turkish Fleet at Sinope)

Hobart Pasha, Admiral the Honourable A C Hobart (engraving)
1062109 Hobart Pasha, Admiral the Honourable A C Hobart (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hobart Pasha, Admiral the Honourable A C Hobart)

Constantinople Illustrated (engraving)
1055167 Constantinople Illustrated (engraving) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constantinople Illustrated)

The Eastern Question, from Constantinople to Kischineff (engraving)
1059530 The Eastern Question, from Constantinople to Kischineff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Question, from Constantinople to Kischineff)

The Turkish Fleet in the Bosphorus; The Combined English and French Fleets in Besika Bay (engraving)
1097554 The Turkish Fleet in the Bosphorus; The Combined English and French Fleets in Besika Bay (engraving) by English School

The Egyptian Camp at Unkiar Skelessi, on the Bosphorus, the Turkish Fleet at Anchor (engraving)
1097307 The Egyptian Camp at Unkiar Skelessi, on the Bosphorus, the Turkish Fleet at Anchor (engraving) by English School

Catherine II laying the trophies of the Battle of Chesma on the tomb of Peter the Great, 1791. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Allegory of Catherine the Great?s Victory over the Turks and Tatars, 1772. Artist: Torelli, Stefano (1712-1784)
Allegory of Catherine the Great?s Victory over the Turks and Tatars, 1772. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The naval Battle of Chesma. The naval Battle of Lemnos. 1770, 1771. Private Collection

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1572. Found in the Collection of Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Philip II offering the Infante don Ferdinand to Victory, ca 1573-1575. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Corfu island and The Battle of Lepanto, 1583. Found in the Collection of Galleria delle Carte Geografiche, Vaticano

The Battle of Sinop on 30 November 1853, 1860. Found in the Collection of State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

A naval battle between Christians and Turks, 1657. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Portrait of a Venetian Admiral, Second half of the16th cen.. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Snuff box with Portrait of Alexander Ivanovich Kazarsky (1797-1833), First quarter of 19th cen. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Plan of the Battle of Sinope, 1853. Private Collection

Medal for the Victory of Chesma. Reverse, 1770. Private Collection

Allegory of the Battle of Lepanto, c. 1573. Found in the collection of Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Sebastiano Venier (1496-1578), with the Battle of Lepanto in background. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Russian and Turkish fleet before the Battle of Chesma on July 5, 1770. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Medal for the Victory of Chesma. Reverse. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, ca 1578. Artist: Stradanus (Straet, van der), Johannes (1523-1605)
The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, ca 1578. Private Collection

The Battle of Lepanto, 17th century. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Lepanto, 17th century. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

A naval battle between Turks and Christians. Artist: Grevenbroeck, Orazio (1670-1730)
A naval battle between Turks and Christians. Private Collection

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1571. Artist: Jenichen, Balthasar (active 1560-1590)
The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1571. Private Collection

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1640. Artist: Eertvelt, Andries van (1590-1652)
The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1640. Private Collection

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571. Artist: Eertvelt, Andries van (1590-1652)
The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571. Private Collection

Russian Ship at the entrance to the Bosphorus strait, after the Russo-Turkish war of 1877?1878. Private Collection

Brig Mercury. Artist: Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900)
Brig Mercury. Private Collection

Constantine Kanaris destroys by fire three Turkish ships of the line at Tchesme (From the Album of G Artist: Hess)
Constantine Kanaris destroys by fire three Turkish ships of the line at Tchesme (From the Album of Greek Heroism). Private Collection

The naval Battle of Athos. Artist: Bogolyubov, Alexei Petrovich (1824-1896)
The naval Battle of Athos. Found in the collection of State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

Brig Mercury fighting two Turkish ships on May 14th, 1829, 1829. Artist: Anonymous
Brig Mercury fighting two Turkish ships on May 14th, 1829, 1829. From a private collection

The brig Mercury encounter after defeating two Turkish ships of the Russian squadron, 1848. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Count Alexey Grigoryevich Orlov after the Victory of Chesma, Second Half of the 18th cen Artist: Anonymous
Count Alexey Grigoryevich Orlov after the Victory of Chesma, Second Half of the 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Portrait of the commander-in-chief of the fleet Count Alexey Grigoryevich Orlov of Chesma (1737)
Portrait of the commander-in-chief of the fleet Count Alexey Grigoryevich Orlov of Chesma (1737?1808), Late 18th cent.. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Palace Gatchina, St

Burning ship (An episode of the Russian-Turkish War), 1896. Artist: Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900)
Burning ship (An episode of the Russian-Turkish War), 1896. From a private collection

The Battle of Sinop on 30 November 1853, Mid of the 19th cen Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Sinop on 30 November 1853, Mid of the 19th cen.. From a private collection

Capture of the Turkish Troopship Mersina by the Steamer Russia on 13 December 1877, 1877. From a private collection

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"The Turkish Fleet: A Tale of Crisis, War, and Admirals" In the midst of The Crisis in the East, a significant event unfolded as the Turkish Fleet set sail from the Dardanelles towards Cretan Waters. This litho captures the tension and anticipation that surrounded this departure. A Chart of the Positions of the Ships of the Turkish Fleet in the Bosphorus showcases their strategic positioning during uncertain times. Engraved with precision, it reveals a glimpse into their naval tactics and readiness. Admiral Hobart Pasha commanded this formidable fleet during The War. His leadership skills were renowned as depicted in an engraving where he stands proudly alongside his ships anchored at Sulina mouth, near Danube. The War in the East brought together Generals of the Turkish Army who worked hand-in-hand with Admiral Hobart Pasha to defend their nation's interests against external threats. Their unity is immortalized through an intricate engraving. Osman Pasha held a crucial role as Admiral of The Turkish Fleet; his expertise ensured its strength and resilience amidst turbulent waters. An engraving pays tribute to his contribution to maritime defense. Beicos Bay witnessed a historic gathering when British, French, Turkish, and Egyptian Fleets converged there. This litho symbolizes international cooperation amid regional tensions - a testament to diplomacy at sea. However, not all moments were triumphant for The Turkish Fleet; Destruction struck them mercilessly at Sinope as shown vividly in an engraving capturing this tragic event. It serves as a reminder that even mighty fleets can face devastating losses. Hobart Pasha's unwavering commitment earned him respect among peers and sailors alike - an Honourable Admiral whose legacy lives on through engravings depicting his remarkable achievements. Constantinople Illustrated offers captivating glimpses into daily life within Turkey's vibrant capital city – showcasing its rich culture intertwined with naval prowess – reminding us that beyond war, life goes on.