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War Ship Collection (#20)

"Britains Sea Power Is Yours: Exploring the Mighty Warship HMS Hood" Step aboard the legendary warship HMS Hood and witness Britain's unrivaled sea power

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Below Decks 1782
The middle deck of the 74-gun warship Hector : note the presence of women and dogs

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Bellerophon Warship
British warship, to whose Captain Maitland Napoleon I surrenders on 15 July 1815, at Rochefort : he is taken on board her to Torbay, previous to his exile on Saint Helena

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Toy Warship at Seaside

Toy Warship at Seaside
A boy, two girls and a dog playing with a toy warship and a toy yacht at the seaside

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German Seaplane
A German seaplane prepares to take off after communicating with a warship

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Floating Dock London

Floating Dock London
Repairing a sailing warship in the floating dock at Rotherhithe, on the Thames

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Warrior (Dutton)
This British warship is the first ironclad - a capital ship with an iron hull. She has been restored and is docked at Portsmouth, Hampshire

Background imageWar Ship Collection: 18Thc Ship Cross-Section

18Thc Ship Cross-Section
A cross-section of an late eighteenth century warship

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Northumberland Launched

Northumberland Launched
Naval warship launched at Millwall, on the Thames : shipworkers man the capstan preparatory to the launch

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Ball on French Warship
Guests are rowed out to the beflagged French warship Formidable in the roadstead of Villefranche, to attend a ball on shipboard

Background imageWar Ship Collection: German Steam Warship

German Steam Warship
Ein Segelschiff - with sails backed by steam engines

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Labourdonnais Lost Atsea

Labourdonnais Lost Atsea
When this French warship is wrecked by a cyclone, her crew take to the boats or cling to wreckage in the stormy sea

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Lightning and Ship 3
A sailing warship, under half sail to keep from being driven by a storm onto the rocky coast, is struck by lightning on both its mainmast and foremast

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Lightning and Ship 2
The foremast of a sailing warship, anchored off the coast, is struck by a shaft of lightning which runs down to the deck

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Lunar Corona (Cig Card)

Lunar Corona (Cig Card)
Lunar corona observed over a sea-coast where a warship is wandering

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Attacking a Warship

Attacking a Warship
Specially Equipped Frogmen Attack a Warship

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Flag Signals in Navy
A barefoot rating signalling with flags on board a warship of Her Majestys Navy

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Naval Artilleryman
A Royal Naval artillery volunteer sits beside a cannon on the gun deck of his warship

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Ships Compass

Ships Compass
A ships compass ( rose des vents ) on a French warship

Background imageWar Ship Collection: NELSON AT WOOLWICH

NELSON AT WOOLWICH
The Nelson warship under construction on the Thames at Woolwich, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Girl Naval Mascot

Girl Naval Mascot
Sailors of the American Navy holding up their girl mascot on board the warship Northampton

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Ww1 Troopship in Med

Ww1 Troopship in Med
A ship transporting the " Old Contemptibles", the name adopted by British troops of the regular army, meets a man- of-war in the Mediterranean Sea

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Ship - Soleil-Royal
A Seventeenth century French warship

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Ship-Souvenir Des Mers

Ship-Souvenir Des Mers
A Seventeenth century French warship

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Warship / 3rd Draught

Warship / 3rd Draught
Third Draught of a First Rate. A profile cross-section of a warship showing the layout of the sails, masts & rigging & including crows nests

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Warship / Ist Draught

Warship / Ist Draught
First Draught of a Ship of the First Rate. A profile cross- section of a warship showing the structure, framework, layout of decks, canons & how provisions are stowed

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Bompard Naval Action

Bompard Naval Action
French Capitaine J B F Bompard, commanding La Hoche, encounters an English warship north of Ireland, He loses so many men in a brave fight that he is forced to surrender

Background imageWar Ship Collection: French Warship in Battle

French Warship in Battle
Scene on the deck of a French warship during a battle - every man has his place and his duties, even the barefoot mousse running with a cannon ball

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Saxon Warship

Saxon Warship
A two-masted Saxon warship under sail

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Potemkin Mutiny - 2

Potemkin Mutiny - 2
Mutiny on the warship Kniaz-Potemkin - Matioutschenco shoots Gelerowsky

Background imageWar Ship Collection: French C17 Warship

French C17 Warship
A first-class French warship, commissioned for Louis XIV by his minister Colbert

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Chinese Drawn Paddleboat

Chinese Drawn Paddleboat
Native drawing of an English warship

Background imageWar Ship Collection: C16 Spanish Galleon

C16 Spanish Galleon
Spanish galleon

Background imageWar Ship Collection: C16 French Warship

C16 French Warship
French warship




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"Britains Sea Power Is Yours: Exploring the Mighty Warship HMS Hood" Step aboard the legendary warship HMS Hood and witness Britain's unrivaled sea power. As a symbol of strength, this mighty vessel played a pivotal role in protecting our nation's interests. In 1953, during the Korean War, we catch a glimpse of American naval might as the destroyer USS Shelton and aircraft carrier USS Antietam refuel from the tanker USS Tolovana in Korean waters. The imposing presence of the aircraft carrier USS Essex awaits her turn in the background. During World War II, National Savings Group rallied support with their wartime poster reminding us that every contribution counts to maintain Britain's dominance at sea. This sentiment echoes through history as we marvel at iconic ships like SS Great Britain and explore their historical significance. A cutaway view offers an intriguing glimpse into an American warship's inner workings, showcasing its intricate design and advanced technology. Meanwhile, Liberty's new shops in London proudly advertise their connection to British maritime heritage. Model enthusiasts can appreciate the meticulous craftsmanship behind recreating HMS Victory of 1737 or admire Hms Dreadnought 1906—a revolutionary battleship that forever changed naval warfare tactics. Even beyond traditional vessels, innovation shines through with No D600 Active - Warship Class Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive—an engineering marvel combining land and sea capabilities seamlessly. Lastly, let us not forget St Vincent Sailing Ship—reminding us of our rich seafaring past where wooden hulls braved treacherous waves for exploration and conquest alike. Warships embody more than just military might; they represent national pride, technological advancements, and unwavering determination to protect what is ours—the vast expanse of our oceans.