War Ships Collection (#3)

"War Ships: Unleashing Britain's Sea Power" The mighty warship HMS Hood, a symbol of British naval supremacy during World War II

Prophecy for 1865
The British Lion - the emperor Napoleon - guns and warships - the papal crown - a coffin - Bismarck whispering to the German emperor - it looks like being an eventful year !

War Ships Collection: Battle of San Domingo

Battle of San Domingo
NAVAL BATTLE Engagement off San Domingo, in which the British defeat the French and take two of their warships

War Ships Collection: 100 Years War / Naval

100 Years War / Naval
English and Spanish warships of the 100 Years War : the earl of Pembrokes expedition is attacked by the Spanish fleet

Goeben Photo
Admiral Souchons Goeben is one of the most powerful warships of its day, manned by over 1000 men and capable of firing at targets up to 233 km away : top speed 28 knots

Scene in Lemuria
Technological development in Lemuria was quite advanced, according to author Burtt : their warships and their architecture were not so very different from our own

Kings Bring Guns
What the Three Kings bring today - guns, warships, shells

War Ships Collection: Sveaborg Rebellion, Suomenlinna, Finland

Sveaborg Rebellion, Suomenlinna, Finland
Scene at the Sveaborg Rebellion, which began on 30 June 1906. It took place at the sea fortress Suomenlinna (Sveaborg in Swedish and Russian) as part of the Russian Revolution

War Ships Collection: Bomarsund Bombarded - 1

Bomarsund Bombarded - 1
Bomarsund, a Russian fortress in the Baltic, is bombarded by Hecla and other British warships before being taken by a combined French and British force under sir Charles Napier

War Ships Collection: French Warship 1660

French Warship 1660
French warships at anchor

War Ships Collection: A Winter Gale at Scapa

A Winter Gale at Scapa
Blustery winter conditions prevail at Scapa Flow; British warships ride the gale

War Ships Collection: Sebastopol Warships

Sebastopol Warships
Warships at Sebastopol: a British victory

War Ships Collection: Searchlight Practice

Searchlight Practice
Warships of the Royal Navy engaged in searchlight practice off the Kent coast at Margate

War Ships Collection: Earl Pembroke attacked

Earl Pembroke attacked
English and Spanish warships of the 100 years war. The Earl of Pembrokes expedition is attacked by the Spanish Fleet

Dutch in Medway
A Dutch fleet commanded by De Ruyter sails up the Thames, and attacks Chatham, sinking or seizing the London and other warships anchored in the Medway

War Ships Collection: H. M. s. Lord Nelson

H. M. s. Lord Nelson
British sailors lowering a lifeboat from H.M.S. Lord Nelson, which was completed in 1908 and was active during World War One, including in the Dardanelles in 1915

War Ships Collection: U. S. S. PLYMOUTH (PG 57)

U. S. S. PLYMOUTH (PG 57)
Built for Mrs Alva Vanderbilt in 1931 at the Krupp factory, Kiel, Germany, the Alva was given to the U.S. navy in 1941 and renamed U.S.S. Plymouth. Torpedoed by a U-boat in 1943

War Ships Collection: Ascension Island 1683

Ascension Island 1683
A birds eye view of a rocky island surrounded by shipping and big sea birds. There seems to be a bit of a set-to between three ships who are surrounded by cannon smoke

War Ships Collection: Battle of Kentish Knock

Battle of Kentish Knock
BATTLE OF THE KENTISH KNOCK 1st Anglo-Dutch War. Admiral Witte de With & the Dutch fleet engage the English, led by Blake but are beaten back with severe losses

North-Sea Canal
The Nord-Ostseekanal (or Kiel Kanal) links North Sea and Baltic, enabling Germany to move her warships from one sea to another. Its the worlds busiest artificial waterway

Port Royal Taken
Union warships bombard Port Royal, South Carolina, before taking the island from the Confederacy

War Ships Collection: Five Steam Warships

Five Steam Warships
Removed from the effective list: The last cruise of the coast-defence monitors (left to right) Hydra, Glatton, Cyclops, Gorgon and Hecate

War Ships Collection: French Warships in Line

French Warships in Line
French warships sailing in line astern

War Ships Collection: Woolwich Dockyard 1770

Woolwich Dockyard 1770
WOOLWICH DOCKYARD seen across the river Thames, with four large sailing warships under construction

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"War Ships: Unleashing Britain's Sea Power" The mighty warship HMS Hood, a symbol of British naval supremacy during World War II. "Britain's Sea Power Is Yours": A powerful slogan reminding the nation of its maritime strength and resilience. National Savings Group wartime poster encouraging citizens to contribute towards building more warships for national defense. Advertisement for Liberty's new shops in London, showcasing the city's determination to rebuild amidst the chaos of war. "Britains Sea Power Is Yours": A resounding call to arms, emphasizing the importance of naval dominance in protecting the nation's interests. Nelson on Shore: An iconic image capturing Admiral Horatio Nelson as he strategizes and inspires his fleet before battle. The historic Battle of Cluys/Froissar, where warships played a pivotal role in shaping European history during medieval times. Taranto, Italy: Witnessing an audacious British attack on Italian battleships using carrier-based aircraft during World War II. Wartime poster urging for more ships to be built, highlighting their crucial role in securing victory against enemy forces. Royal Navy losses in both World Wars (1945): Honoring the sacrifices made by brave sailors who fought valiantly for their country's freedom at sea. Tsushima (Schon - 5): Remembering one of history's most significant naval battles between Russia and Japan that reshaped global power dynamics. British Act at Jutland: Commemorating the bravery and strategic brilliance displayed by British warships during this decisive clash with German forces in World War I.