War Ship Collection (#3)

Canopus 80 guns First class 2nd rate, c.1849 (etching)
7341808 Canopus 80 guns First class 2nd rate, c.1849 (etching) by Nibbs, Richard Henry (c.1816-93); 27.4x38 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

64-gun ship Dictator (1783) engaging Danish gunboats, 26 June 1808, c.1810 (coloured lithograph)
7341800 64-gun ship Dictator (1783) engaging Danish gunboats, 26 June 1808, c.1810 (coloured lithograph) by Truslew, N. (19th century); 33x45.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Attack on Chinese Pirates by the pinnace of HMS Druid, 1842, 19th century (watercolour)
7341826 Attack on Chinese Pirates by the pinnace of HMS Druid, 1842, 19th century (watercolour) by O'Reilly, M. (19th century); 23x37.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, 1801 (oil on canvas)
7337697 The Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, 1801 (oil on canvas) by Serres, John Thomas (1759-1825); 49.5x81.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Nelson forcing the passage of the sound, 30 March 1801, prior to the Battle of Copenhagen, 1801-15 (oil on canvas)
7337695 Nelson forcing the passage of the sound, 30 March 1801, prior to the Battle of Copenhagen, 1801-15 (oil on canvas) by Dodd, Robert (1748-1815); 61x91.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, 1801 (oil painting)
7337690 The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, 1801 (oil painting) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 90.2x151.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Captain capturing the San Nicolas and the San Jose at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797
7337680 The Captain capturing the San Nicolas and the San Jose at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Pocock

The General Goddard capturing Dutch East Indiamen, late 18th century - early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337677 The General Goddard capturing Dutch East Indiamen, late 18th century - early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 114.3x184.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Defence at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1811 (oil on canvas)
7337675 The Defence at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1811 (oil on canvas) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 35.5x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

HMS Brunswick breaking the line at the Battle of the First of June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas)
7337674 HMS Brunswick breaking the line at the Battle of the First of June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 4.5x58.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Brunswick and the Vengeur du Peuple at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas)
7337672 The Brunswick and the Vengeur du Peuple at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 139.7x190.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Action between HMS Crescent and the Reunion, 20 October 1793: ships engaged (painting)
7337671 Action between HMS Crescent and the Reunion, 20 October 1793: ships engaged (painting) by Jones, C. M. (18th century); 30.5x45.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of the Saints, 1782 (oil painting)
7337665 The Battle of the Saints, 1782 (oil painting) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 43.9x70.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 1780 (oil on canvas)
7337661 The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 1780 (oil on canvas) by Paton, Richard (1717-91); 101.6x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1812 (oil painting)
7337656 The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1812 (oil painting) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 67.3x108 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1779 (oil painting)
7337655 The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1779 (oil painting) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); 114.3x182.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Dominic Serres)

Lord Anson's victory off Cape Finisterre, 3 May 1747, 18th century (oil painting)
7337646 Lord Anson's victory off Cape Finisterre, 3 May 1747, 18th century (oil painting) by Scott, Samuel (c.1702-72); 106.6x189.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Commodore Walker's action: the Privateer Boscawen engaging a fleet of French ships, 23 May 1745
7337645 Commodore Walker's action: the Privateer Boscawen engaging a fleet of French ships, 23 May 1745, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Brooking

The Battle of Texel, 11 August 1673, 1685 (oil on canvas)
7337640 The Battle of Texel, 11 August 1673, 1685 (oil on canvas) by Bakhuizen, Ludolf (1630-1708) ; 67.4x80 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The burning of the Soleil Royal at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337634 The burning of the Soleil Royal at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 62.4x75.7 cm; National Maritime Museum

The Battle of Barfleur, 19 May 1692, 17th century (grisaille on panel)
7337630 The Battle of Barfleur, 19 May 1692, 17th century (grisaille on panel) by Salm, Adriaen or Abraham (c.1660-1720); 87.8x160 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

HMS Royal Prince and other vessels at the Four Days Battle, 1-4 June 1666, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337617 HMS Royal Prince and other vessels at the Four Days Battle, 1-4 June 1666, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Storck, Abraham (1644-1708); 78.8x110.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of The Sound, 29 October - 8 November 1658, c.1660 (oil painting)
7337613 The Battle of The Sound, 29 October - 8 November 1658, c.1660 (oil painting) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 96.5x139.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of the Gabbard, 2 June 1653, c.1653 (grisaille on panel)
7337610 The Battle of the Gabbard, 2 June 1653, c.1653 (grisaille on panel) by Witmont, Heerman (c.1605-c.83); 111.8x179.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

HMS Edinburgh on anti-torpedo exercise, c.1887 (oil on canvas)
7337796 HMS Edinburgh on anti-torpedo exercise, c.1887 (oil on canvas) by Martino, Eduardo de (1838-1912); 52x91.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

English warships at anchor in a calm, drying sails, early 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337760 English warships at anchor in a calm, drying sails, early 18th century (oil on canvas) by Monamy, Peter (1681-1749); 77.2x107.8x2.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A royal yacht with a fleet getting under way in a breeze, c.1720 (oil on canvas)
7337755 A royal yacht with a fleet getting under way in a breeze, c.1720 (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 59x72.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A Dutch ship close-hauled, c.1610 (oil on panel)
7337734 A Dutch ship close-hauled, c.1610 (oil on panel) by Anthonisz, Aert (c.1579/80-1620); 25.4x38.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of Navarino, 20 October 1827, 1828 (oil on canvas)
7337716 The Battle of Navarino, 20 October 1827, 1828 (oil on canvas) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 40.6x52.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

H. M. S. Ganges at target practice, 1813-23 (lithograph)
7337573 H. M. S. Ganges at target practice, 1813-23 (lithograph) by Boone, C. (fl.c.1813); 27.5x38.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: C. Boone (artist); H. M

40-gun ship Lion (1557, also known as Golden Lion'), mid 17th century (engraving)
7337504 40-gun ship Lion (1557, also known as Golden Lion'), mid 17th century (engraving) by Visscher, Claes Jansz (c.1550-c.1612); National Maritime Museum, London

Naval battle, organized as an exhibition fight for the people of Rome by Emperor Claudius, historical engraving of 1883
UIG5414170 Naval battle, organized as an exhibition fight for the people of Rome by Emperor Claudius, historical engraving of 1883; UIG

A 17th century French galley under sail. (print)
7419950 A 17th century French galley under sail. (print); (add.info.: A 17th century French galley under sail. After a print dated 1703.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

The capture of the Guillaume Tell, 31 March 1800, 1802 (watercolour)
7341816 The capture of the Guillaume Tell, 31 March 1800, 1802 (watercolour) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 26.5x40.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

View of the British Fleet under the command of Admiral Duncan, 1797 (aquatint)
7341600 View of the British Fleet under the command of Admiral Duncan, 1797 (aquatint) by Fairburn, J. (19th Century); 25.9x36.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Carmania sinking Cap Trafalgar off Trinidade in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914, 1923 (paper, watercolour)
7341572 Carmania sinking Cap Trafalgar off Trinidade in the South Atlantic, 14 September 1914, 1923 (paper, watercolour) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934); 34x46.5 cm; National Maritime Museum

HMS Victory, late 18th to early 19th century (coloured lithograph)
7341662 HMS Victory, late 18th to early 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Mitchell, William Frederick (1845-1914); 25.2x33 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rodney's fleet taking in prizes after the Moonlight Battle, 16 January 1780, late 18th century (oil painting)
7339090 Rodney's fleet taking in prizes after the Moonlight Battle, 16 January 1780, late 18th century (oil painting) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); 106.7x152.4 cm; National Maritime Museum

Dutch ship Eendracht, 17th Century (grisaille on panel)
7338120 Dutch ship Eendracht, 17th Century (grisaille on panel) by Witmont, Heerman (c.1605-c.83); 26.7x40.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Charles Galley before a light breeze, late 17th century (oil on panel)
7338112 The Charles Galley before a light breeze, late 17th century (oil on panel) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 71.1x95.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A view of the Royal Navy of Great Britain, 1804 (aquatint)
7339212 A view of the Royal Navy of Great Britain, 1804 (aquatint) by Heideloff, Nicolaus von (c.1761-1837); 66.2x48.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Heildeloff)

Before the Battle of the Downs, 21 October 1639, showing Tromp's Flagship 'Amelia', c.1639 (oil on canvas)
7338105 Before the Battle of the Downs, 21 October 1639, showing Tromp's Flagship 'Amelia', c.1639 (oil on canvas) by Nooms, Reinier (c.1623-64); 91.4x111.7 cm; National Maritime Museum

Le Droits de L'Homme, a French 74 gun ship, ... attacked by his Majesty's frigates the Indefatigable &
7339142 Le Droits de L'Homme, a French 74 gun ship, ... attacked by his Majesty's frigates the Indefatigable & the Amazon on the 13th & 14th January 1797, 1798 (aquatint) by Dodd

Captured French vessel Le Sans Pareil at anchor in Portsmouth Harbour, 1796 (ink on paper)
7339114 Captured French vessel Le Sans Pareil at anchor in Portsmouth Harbour, 1796 (ink on paper) by British School, (18th Century); 58x74.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Illustration showing a fifteenth-century English warships. 1834
5310718 Illustration showing a fifteenth-century English warships. 1834; Universal History Archive/UIG

A Destroyer in a Harbour, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho)
STC403996 A Destroyer in a Harbour, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Charles Beresford, British admiral and commander of the Channel Fleet, 1904 (litho)
8655567 Charles Beresford, British admiral and commander of the Channel Fleet, 1904 (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Beresford)

A Japanese warship, 1906 (colour litho)
8635470 A Japanese warship, 1906 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Japanese warship, 1906. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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