War Ship Collection (#5)

Study of the former German battleship Baden, listing and under fire as a gunnery target in 1921, 1921 (Watercolour)
7341752 Study of the former German battleship Baden, listing and under fire as a gunnery target in 1921, 1921 (Watercolour) by Wyllie

HMS Audacious sinking off Loch Swilly after striking a mine, 27 October 1914, early 20th century (watercolour)
7341751 HMS Audacious sinking off Loch Swilly after striking a mine, 27 October 1914, early 20th century (watercolour) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 30.6x44.3 cm; National Maritime Museum

HMS Cambridge Gunnery ship at Devonport, firing a torpedo, late 19th century (lithograph)
7341857 HMS Cambridge Gunnery ship at Devonport, firing a torpedo, late 19th century (lithograph) by British School, (19th century); 27x38.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The launch of 84-gun ship HMS Thunderer at Woolwich Dockyard, 1831 (lithograph)
7341852 The launch of 84-gun ship HMS Thunderer at Woolwich Dockyard, 1831 (lithograph) by Campion, George Bryant (1796-1870) (after); 27.8x37 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Invincible French Ship of War mounting 74 Guns, Captured from France, May 3d 1747
7341848 The Invincible French Ship of War mounting 74 Guns, Captured from France, May 3d 1747, by Vice Admiral Anson & Rear Admiral Vernon, 18th century (etching) by British School

The English Navy running before the Vly, 1666, 17th century (etching)
7341841 The English Navy running before the Vly, 1666, 17th century (etching) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); 28.4x41.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Major Sir William Palliser, 1830 - 1882
3083206 Major Sir William Palliser, 1830 - 1882.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish-born politician and inventor of the Palliser shot)

From the after deck of a battleship, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho)
STC403997 From the after deck of a battleship, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho) by Bone

Sinking of HMS Rawalpindi, 1939 (colour litho)
8675917 Sinking of HMS Rawalpindi, 1939 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sinking of the British armed merchant cruiser HMS Rawalpindi by the German)

Portsmouth, Hampshire (engraving)
8676566 Portsmouth, Hampshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portsmouth, Hampshire)

Model of HMS Warrior, 1861 (b/w photo)
8635444 Model of HMS Warrior, 1861 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Model of HMS Warrior, 1861, first iron-built and armoured sea-going warship)

Great Siege of Gibraltar, 1782 (colour litho)
8635361 Great Siege of Gibraltar, 1782 (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (1865-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Siege of Gibraltar, 1782)

Caesar, Gallic War: Roman warship (litho)
8636510 Caesar, Gallic War: Roman warship (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman warship)

Nelson's Flagship "Victory, " moored at Portsmouth, The Firing of the Nine o'clock Gun (colour litho)
8634300 Nelson's Flagship "Victory, " moored at Portsmouth, The Firing of the Nine o'clock Gun (colour litho) by Wright

The First Shot: scene on board a Japanese battleship going into action (litho)
8655642 The First Shot: scene on board a Japanese battleship going into action (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Shot)

Interior of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse (litho)
8655636 Interior of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse)

Japanese shells striking the Russian cruiser Varyag, Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)
8655631 Japanese shells striking the Russian cruiser Varyag, Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Japanese shell striking the Russian cruiser Varyag at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)
8655629 Japanese shell striking the Russian cruiser Varyag at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kamimura Hikonojo, Japanese admiral (litho)
8655616 Kamimura Hikonojo, Japanese admiral (litho) by Koekkoek, Hermanus Willem (1867-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kamimura Hikonojo (1849-1916)

Sinking of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse, 1904 (litho)
8655601 Sinking of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Attack on the Russian fleet in Port Arthur by Japanese torpedo boats, 1904 (litho)
8655589 Attack on the Russian fleet in Port Arthur by Japanese torpedo boats, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

British fishing boats fired on by the Russian Baltic Fleet in the North Sea, 1904 (litho)
8655569 British fishing boats fired on by the Russian Baltic Fleet in the North Sea, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sovereign of the Seas, 1637 (engraving)
8663876 The Sovereign of the Seas, 1637 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British warship Sovereign of the Seas, 1637)

Ships and boats (colour litho)
8626023 Ships and boats (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ships and boats)

Peter Pett and the Sovereign of the Seas (1637), c.1645-50 (oil on canvas)
7338017 Peter Pett and the Sovereign of the Seas (1637), c.1645-50 (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 139.5x156 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Loss of His Majesty's Ship Venerable'... Shipwreck on the Night of the 24th November 1804 on the Rocks in
7337531 Loss of His Majesty's Ship Venerable'... Shipwreck on the Night of the 24th November 1804 on the Rocks in Torbay, 1804 (aquatint) by Dodd

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, end of the action, c.1808 (oil on canvas)
7337704 The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, end of the action, c.1808 (oil on canvas) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 71.1x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337696 The Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Dodd, Robert (1748-1815); 47x72.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, end of the action, 1799 (oil on canvas)
7337693 The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, end of the action, 1799 (oil on canvas) by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); 121.9x182.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1801 (oil painting)
7337684 The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1801 (oil painting) by Loutherbourg, Philippe Jacques de (1740-1812); 74.9x96.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The capture of Geriah, February 1756, 1771 (oil painting)
7337650 The capture of Geriah, February 1756, 1771 (oil painting) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); 114.3x182.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Dominic Serres)

Destruction of the Soleil Royal at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, c.1700 (oil painting)
7337635 Destruction of the Soleil Royal at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, c.1700 (oil painting) by Diest, Adriaen van (1655-1704); 91.5x151.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The burning of French ships at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337633 The burning of French ships at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de

An action of the English succession, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337626 An action of the English succession, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Diest, Adriaen van (1655-1704); 94x137.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of the Texel, 11-21 August 1673, 1687 (oil on canvas)
7337625 The Battle of the Texel, 11-21 August 1673, 1687 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 149.8x299.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Golden Leeuw engaging The Royal Prince at the Battle of the Texel, 11 August 1673
7337624 The Golden Leeuw engaging The Royal Prince at the Battle of the Texel, 11 August 1673, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Storck

The Four Days Battle, 1-4 June 1666, c.1666 (oil on canvas)
7337615 The Four Days Battle, 1-4 June 1666, c.1666 (oil on canvas) by Soest, Pieter Cornelisz van (fl. 1640-67); 94x128.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Heemskerk's defeat of the Spaniards at Gibraltar, 25 April 1607, c.1619 (oil on canvas)
7337607 Heemskerk's defeat of the Spaniards at Gibraltar, 25 April 1607, c.1619 (oil on canvas) by Wieringen, Cornelis Claesz van (c.1580-1633); 182.8x294.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

English ships and the Spanish Armada, August 1588, 16th century (oil on panel)
7337604 English ships and the Spanish Armada, August 1588, 16th century (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 111.8x143.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of Lepanto, 7 October 1571, late 16th century (oil on canvas)
7337602 The Battle of Lepanto, 7 October 1571, late 16th century (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); 127x232.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of Vigo Bay, 12 October 1702, c.1702 (oil on canvas)
7337809 The Battle of Vigo Bay, 12 October 1702, c.1702 (oil on canvas) by Bakhuizen, Ludolf (1630-1708) ; 48.3x68.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sovereign of the Seas (Br, 1637), mid 17th century (coloured engraving)
7337550 Sovereign of the Seas (Br, 1637), mid 17th century (coloured engraving) by Payne, John (d.1647); 67.3x93.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Battle of the Glorious First of June 1794, late 18th century (aquatint, etching)
7337506 Battle of the Glorious First of June 1794, late 18th century (aquatint, etching) by British School, (18th Century); 61.1x75.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

To Captain H Hope... of His Majesty's Frigate Endymion... the Morning after the Action with the American United
7337502 To Captain H Hope... of His Majesty's Frigate Endymion... the Morning after the Action with the American United States Frigate President, Jany 16th 1814

Battle of Basque (or Aix) Roads, 11 April 1809, c.1810 (coloured aquatint)
7337500 Battle of Basque (or Aix) Roads, 11 April 1809, c.1810 (coloured aquatint) by Dodd, Robert (1748-1815); 43.3x67 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Ship, blowing up, at the battle of the Nile (pen drawing, grey wash)
7341814 Ship, blowing up, at the battle of the Nile (pen drawing, grey wash) by Cleveley, Robert (1747-1809); 28.9x35.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Launch of HMS Royal Albert screw steamer, 131 guns, at Woolwich, 13 May 1854, 1854 (coloured lithograph)
7341856 Launch of HMS Royal Albert screw steamer, 131 guns, at Woolwich, 13 May 1854, 1854 (coloured lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 21.1x36.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The ship The Duke of Wellington, 1852 (lithograph)
7341855 The ship The Duke of Wellington, 1852 (lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 28.3x35.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"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.