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Warship Collection (#100)

"Warships Through the Ages: A Glimpse into Naval Power" USS Randolph underway at sea with two S2F airplanes on its catapults

Background imageWarship Collection: SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The English Royal Navy going into action against the Spanish

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The English Royal Navy going into action against the Spanish Armada in the English Channel, July 1588. English engraved map after Roberto Adamo, 1590

Background imageWarship Collection: SPAIN: NAVAL COMBAT, 1665. Oil on canvas, 1665, by J. de Toledo

SPAIN: NAVAL COMBAT, 1665. Oil on canvas, 1665, by J. de Toledo

Background imageWarship Collection: NAVAL ACTION, 1744. Spanish warship sinks a British warship in an engagement off

NAVAL ACTION, 1744. Spanish warship sinks a British warship in an engagement off the coast of Provence, France, during the War of Austrian Succession, 1744. Oil on canvas, Spanish, 1783

Background imageWarship Collection: BATTLE OF SALAMIS, 480 B. C. The sea battle between the Persian army led by King Xerxes I

BATTLE OF SALAMIS, 480 B. C. The sea battle between the Persian army led by King Xerxes I
BATTLE OF SALAMIS, 480 B.C. The sea battle between the Persian army led by King Xerxes I and the Greek army led by Themisocles at Salamis, 480 B.C

Background imageWarship Collection: NAVAL BATTLE, 14th CENTURY. Illumination from a 14th century manuscript depicting a naval battle

NAVAL BATTLE, 14th CENTURY. Illumination from a 14th century manuscript depicting a naval battle, probably an episode in the Battle of Sluys, 1340

Background imageWarship Collection: SINO-JAPANESE WAR, 1894. Visiting Japanese warship Akagi at Nagasaki Harbor

SINO-JAPANESE WAR, 1894. Visiting Japanese warship Akagi at Nagasaki Harbor, following the Battle of the Yalu River on the China-Korea border. English illustration, 1894

Background imageWarship Collection: CRUSADERS GALLEY. A crusaders galley of the 12th and 13th centuries. Woodcut

CRUSADERS GALLEY. A crusaders galley of the 12th and 13th centuries. Woodcut

Background imageWarship Collection: CRUSADERS, 14th CENTURY. Crusaders embarking for the Holy Land. French manuscript illumination

CRUSADERS, 14th CENTURY. Crusaders embarking for the Holy Land. French manuscript illumination, 14th century

Background imageWarship Collection: COWES REGATTA, 1895. Scenes from the Cowes Regatta in England. Upper illustration

COWES REGATTA, 1895. Scenes from the Cowes Regatta in England. Upper illustration: The arrival of the German Emperors yacht Hohenzollern. Middle: The Prince of Wales yacht Britannia

Background imageWarship Collection: WWI: AUSTRIAN MONITORS. Austrian monitors Koros and Leitha on the Danube River

WWI: AUSTRIAN MONITORS. Austrian monitors Koros and Leitha on the Danube River, shelling Belgrade during World War I. Painting by Max Poosch-Gablenz, 1915

Background imageWarship Collection: WORLD WAR I: LIBERTY LOAN, c1917. Clear the Way!! Buy Bonds

WORLD WAR I: LIBERTY LOAN, c1917. Clear the Way!! Buy Bonds. American World War I poster by Howard Chandler Christy, c1917

Background imageWarship Collection: WORLD WAR I POSTER. Help Your Country! Enlist in the Navy

WORLD WAR I POSTER. Help Your Country! Enlist in the Navy. World War I recruiting poster for the U.S. Navy, c1917

Background imageWarship Collection: RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, 1905. Russian warships in the harbor with smoke from a fire

RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, 1905. Russian warships in the harbor with smoke from a fire near Golden Hill started by the Japanese bombardment of Port Arthur, China. Stereograph, 1905

Background imageWarship Collection: RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, 1905. Small boats on shore and warships in the harbor at Port Arthur, China

RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, 1905. Small boats on shore and warships in the harbor at Port Arthur, China. Stereograph, 1905

Background imageWarship Collection: RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, 1905. Victorious Japanese crossing the harbor to Tiger Tail

RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, 1905. Victorious Japanese crossing the harbor to Tiger Tail, after the surrender of Russian forces at Port Arthur on 2 January 1905. Stereograph, 1905

Background imageWarship Collection: WORLD WAR I: TROOP CONVOY. USS Allen convoying troopship USS Leviathan across the North Atlantic

WORLD WAR I: TROOP CONVOY. USS Allen convoying troopship USS Leviathan across the North Atlantic, 1917: oil by Burnell Poole

Background imageWarship Collection: TORPEDO, 1913. Sailors hauling torpedoes on board an American warship. Photograph, 1913

TORPEDO, 1913. Sailors hauling torpedoes on board an American warship. Photograph, 1913

Background imageWarship Collection: TORPEDO, 1913. Sailors manuevering a torpedo on board an American warship. Photograph

TORPEDO, 1913. Sailors manuevering a torpedo on board an American warship. Photograph, 1913

Background imageWarship Collection: SHIPS: HMS ALEXANDRIA. HMS Alexandria, launched in 1875 and was scrapped in 1908

SHIPS: HMS ALEXANDRIA. HMS Alexandria, launched in 1875 and was scrapped in 1908, almost the last British warship to have a sailing rig; flagship of the Mediterranean Fleet from 1877-89

Background imageWarship Collection: SUBMARINE: HOLLAND, 1898. Americas armored torpedo-boat, USS Holland. Drawing

SUBMARINE: HOLLAND, 1898. Americas armored torpedo-boat, USS Holland. Drawing, English, 1898

Background imageWarship Collection: 0013353

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SHIPS: HMS DREADNOUGHT. HMS Dreadnought, completed in 1906. Photographed in 1907 when flagship of the British Home Fleet

Background imageWarship Collection: RICHARD DE BEAUCHAMP (1382-1439). 13th Earl of Warwick

RICHARD DE BEAUCHAMP (1382-1439). 13th Earl of Warwick. English soldier. Richard engaged in a sea battle during the Hundred Years War, early 15th century. English manuscript drawing, 1493

Background imageWarship Collection: EDWARD MONTAGU (1625-1672). First Earl of Sandwich. At the Battle of Southwold Bay

EDWARD MONTAGU (1625-1672). First Earl of Sandwich. At the Battle of Southwold Bay, 1665, during the war with the Dutch, the Earl of Sandwich refuses to leave his flagship Royal James

Background imageWarship Collection: FRANCIS SCOTT KEY (1779-1843). American lawyer and writer of The Star Spangled Banner

FRANCIS SCOTT KEY (1779-1843). American lawyer and writer of The Star Spangled Banner. Halftone after a painting by Edward Percy Moran, c1913

Background imageWarship Collection: COLUMBIA EXPEDITION, 1792. Robert Grays ship Columbia under attack in Juan de

COLUMBIA EXPEDITION, 1792. Robert Grays ship Columbia under attack in Juan de Fuca Strait by coastal native Indians. Drawing, 1792, by George Davidson, a member of Grays crew

Background imageWarship Collection: COOKs ENDEAVOUR. The H. M. S. Endeavour, the ship Captain Cook (1728-1779), English mariner

COOKs ENDEAVOUR. The H. M. S. Endeavour, the ship Captain Cook (1728-1779), English mariner
COOKs ENDEAVOUR. The H.M.S. " Endeavour, " the ship Captain Cook (1728-1779), English mariner and explorer, sailed on his first expedition to the South Pacific Ocean

Background imageWarship Collection: Cuba-Russia-Warship-Viktor Leonov

Cuba-Russia-Warship-Viktor Leonov
A Soviet-made Lada limousine passes by Russian Vishnya (also known as Meridian) class warship CCB-175 Viktor Leonov, docked, on February 26, 2014, at Havana harbor

Background imageWarship Collection: USS PENNSYLVANIA, c1850. The USS Pennsylvania, a U. S. Ship of the Line. Engraving

USS PENNSYLVANIA, c1850. The USS Pennsylvania, a U. S. Ship of the Line. Engraving
USS PENNSYLVANIA, c1850. The USS Pennsylvania, a U.S. Ship of the Line. Engraving, American, c1850

Background imageWarship Collection: USS CONNECTICUT, 1909. The USS Connecticut and Russian warships off the coast of Messina

USS CONNECTICUT, 1909. The USS Connecticut and Russian warships off the coast of Messina, Italy, to provide earthquake relief. Photograph, January 1909

Background imageWarship Collection: USS MICHIGAN, 1912. The USS Michigan firing a broadside. Photograph by Enrique Muller

USS MICHIGAN, 1912. The USS Michigan firing a broadside. Photograph by Enrique Muller, 1912

Background imageWarship Collection: NAVAL LIEUTENANT, 1799. An English naval lieutenant: aquatint, 1799, by Thomas

NAVAL LIEUTENANT, 1799. An English naval lieutenant: aquatint, 1799, by Thomas Rowlandson

Background imageWarship Collection: ENGLISH NAVAL CAPTAIN, 1799. An English naval captain: aquatint, 1799, by Thomas

ENGLISH NAVAL CAPTAIN, 1799. An English naval captain: aquatint, 1799, by Thomas Rowlandson

Background imageWarship Collection: HMS BOUNTY. An artistic rendering

HMS BOUNTY. An artistic rendering

Background imageWarship Collection: CHINESE NAVY. Chinese navy sailing against Japanese pirates. Detail from Chinese scroll on paper

CHINESE NAVY. Chinese navy sailing against Japanese pirates. Detail from Chinese scroll on paper, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Background imageWarship Collection: WAR OF 1812: PLATTSBURGH. American and British forces at the Battle of Plattsburgh

WAR OF 1812: PLATTSBURGH. American and British forces at the Battle of Plattsburgh (Lake Champlain), 11 September 1814. Etching, English, early 19th century

Background imageWarship Collection: WAR OF 1812: LAKE ONTARIO. Last page of a statement from the Navy Department

WAR OF 1812: LAKE ONTARIO. Last page of a statement from the Navy Department on the US Naval force on Lake Ontario, 6 June 1814, sent to President James Madison

Background imageWarship Collection: WAR OF 1812: LAKE ERIE. Listing of the US Naval force on Lake Erie, 6 June 1814

WAR OF 1812: LAKE ERIE. Listing of the US Naval force on Lake Erie, 6 June 1814, sent to President James Madison by the Navy Department

Background imageWarship Collection: WAR OF 1812: US NAVY, 1814. List of the US Naval force on Lake Champlain, sent

WAR OF 1812: US NAVY, 1814. List of the US Naval force on Lake Champlain, sent by the Navy Department to President James Madison, 6 June 1814

Background imageWarship Collection: WAR OF 1812: LAKE ONTARIO. Listing of the US Naval force on Lake Ontario, 6 June 1814

WAR OF 1812: LAKE ONTARIO. Listing of the US Naval force on Lake Ontario, 6 June 1814, sent to President James Madison by the Navy Department

Background imageWarship Collection: IMPRESSMENT OF SEAMEN. The English ship HMS Leopard, left, firing on the USS Chesapeake

IMPRESSMENT OF SEAMEN. The English ship HMS Leopard, left, firing on the USS Chesapeake off Hamptong Roads, Virginia, 22 June 1807. Contemporary watercolor

Background imageWarship Collection: WAR OF 1812: CARTOON. John Bull bakes a new batch of ships to send to the Great Lakes

WAR OF 1812: CARTOON. John Bull bakes a new batch of ships to send to the Great Lakes. American cartoon, by William Charles, c1813

Background imageWarship Collection: TRIPOLITAN WAR, 1804. An American frigate battling a Barbary vessel during off

TRIPOLITAN WAR, 1804. An American frigate battling a Barbary vessel during off the coast of Tripoli, 1804. Contemporary American painting

Background imageWarship Collection: SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR. The burial at sea, from aboard the U

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR. The burial at sea, from aboard the U.S.S. New York, of seamen killed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, c1898-1901

Background imageWarship Collection: WAR OF 1812: PRIVATEER. The American privateer General Armstrong, commanded by Captain Samuel C

WAR OF 1812: PRIVATEER. The American privateer General Armstrong, commanded by Captain Samuel C. Reid, at Fayol, the Azores, repulsing the attacks of 14 British boats, 26 October 1814

Background imageWarship Collection: SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1899. Below decks on the American battleship Olympia, piloted

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1899. Below decks on the American battleship Olympia, piloted by Admiral George Dewey. Photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1899

Background imageWarship Collection: USS CONSTITUTION, 1815. The engagement between the USS Consititution and the HMS Cyane and Levant

USS CONSTITUTION, 1815. The engagement between the USS Consititution and the HMS Cyane and Levant, 20 February 1815. Lithograph after a painting by Edward Mueller

Background imageWarship Collection: USS CHESAPEAKE: BATTLE. The engagement between USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon off Boston Light

USS CHESAPEAKE: BATTLE. The engagement between USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon off Boston Light, 1 June 1813: English aquatint, 1813

Background imageWarship Collection: USS CONSTITUTION: BATTLE. The engagement between USS Constitution and HMS Java

USS CONSTITUTION: BATTLE. The engagement between USS Constitution and HMS Java in the south Atlantic, 29 December 1812: American lithograph, 19th century




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"Warships Through the Ages: A Glimpse into Naval Power" USS Randolph underway at sea with two S2F airplanes on its catapults, 1962: Witness the mighty USS Randolph as it sails through the vast expanse of the ocean, showcasing its impressive aircraft-carrying capabilities. HMS Hood, the last battlecruiser built for the Royal Navy: Step back in time to witness the grandeur of HMS Hood, a legendary vessel that symbolized British naval strength and played a significant role during World War II. The Vindictive at Zeebrugge, 1918 (1919). Artist: Charles John De Lacy: Immerse yourself in history as you gaze upon Charles John De Lacy's artistic depiction of The Vindictive during its daring raid on Zeebrugge harbor in World War I. HMS Exeter engaging in Graf Spree at Battle of River Plate, 2009 (oil): Experience an intense naval encounter as HMS Exeter fearlessly engages with German pocket battleship Graf Spree during one of World War II's most pivotal battles. USS Abraham Lincoln transits the Indian Ocean: Behold the immense power and strategic importance of USS Abraham Lincoln as it traverses across vast waters, safeguarding global security interests. The Renown, Ark Royal, and Sheffield c1939-1941 (1942). Creator: Unknown: Marvel at this captivating artwork depicting three iconic vessels - Renown, Ark Royal, and Sheffield - united under a common purpose during WWII's tumultuous years. The Speedy and El Gamo c1802. Artist: Nicholas Pocock: Travel back to an era marked by fierce naval engagements as artist Nicholas Pocock captures a dramatic moment between two warships - Speedy and El Gamo - amidst turbulent seas. HMS Hood (2), 2016 (oil on canvas).