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Warship Collection (#7)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: The Battle of Scheveningen, 10 August 1653, 1655 (grisaille on panel)

The Battle of Scheveningen, 10 August 1653, 1655 (grisaille on panel)
7337612 The Battle of Scheveningen, 10 August 1653, 1655 (grisaille on panel) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 114.3x156.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWarship Collection: The Battle of Leghorn, 4 March 1653, mid 17th century (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Leghorn, 4 March 1653, mid 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337609 The Battle of Leghorn, 4 March 1653, mid 17th century (oil on canvas) by Diest, Willem van (1610-1663); 68.5x78.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWarship Collection: The Battle of Leghorn, 4 March 1653, c.1653 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Leghorn, 4 March 1653, c.1653 (oil on canvas)
7337608 The Battle of Leghorn, 4 March 1653, c.1653 (oil on canvas) by Nooms, Reinier (c.1623-64); 65x117 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWarship Collection: A battle of the First Dutch War, 1652-54, c.1654 (oil on canvas)

A battle of the First Dutch War, 1652-54, c.1654 (oil on canvas)
7337605 A battle of the First Dutch War, 1652-54, c.1654 (oil on canvas) by Nooms, Reinier (c.1623-64); 101.6x152.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWarship Collection: An English ship in action with Barbary pirates, 1678 (oil painting)

An English ship in action with Barbary pirates, 1678 (oil painting)
7337749 An English ship in action with Barbary pirates, 1678 (oil painting) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 109.2x198.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWarship Collection: Action between the Dutch fleet and barbary pirates, c.1670 (oil painting)

Action between the Dutch fleet and barbary pirates, c.1670 (oil painting)
7337743 Action between the Dutch fleet and barbary pirates, c.1670 (oil painting) by Verschuier, Lieve (1630-86); 144.8x214.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWarship Collection: Sir John Thomas Duckworth's action in the Dardanelles, 19 February 1807

Sir John Thomas Duckworth's action in the Dardanelles, 19 February 1807, early 19th century (oil painting)
7337711 Sir John Thomas Duckworth's action in the Dardanelles, 19 February 1807, early 19th century (oil painting) by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); 81.6x112.1 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageWarship Collection: A twenty-gun ship, 1807 (aquatint and etching)

A twenty-gun ship, 1807 (aquatint and etching)
7337579 A twenty-gun ship, 1807 (aquatint and etching) by Dodd, Robert (1748-1815); 30x37.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWarship Collection: HMS Grampus as a hospital ship off Greenwich, 1827 (lithograph)

HMS Grampus as a hospital ship off Greenwich, 1827 (lithograph)
7337546 HMS Grampus as a hospital ship off Greenwich, 1827 (lithograph) by Kay, W. Porden (19th century); 33.4x40.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: W)

Background imageWarship Collection: A warship and galley from the 15th Century, 1850

A warship and galley from the 15th Century, 1850
3359169 A warship and galley from the 15th Century, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a warship and galley from the 15th Century. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageWarship Collection: A Galleon, 1850

A Galleon, 1850
3330076 A Galleon, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Galleon, a sailing ship originally used as a warship and then later for trade. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageWarship Collection: Full size drawing for Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, c.1942 (charcoal on paper)

Full size drawing for Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, c.1942 (charcoal on paper)
3088060 Full size drawing for Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, c.1942 (charcoal on paper) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art

Background imageWarship Collection: Japanese warship in dry - dock

Japanese warship in dry - dock
2604050 Japanese warship in dry - dock; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Japanese warship "Mikasa")

Background imageWarship Collection: Dreadnoughts. From the deck of H.M.S. Superb showing heavier vessels in the Home Fleet during

Dreadnoughts. From the deck of H.M.S. Superb showing heavier vessels in the Home Fleet during manoeuvres at Spithead
2915215 Dreadnoughts. From the deck of H.M.S. Superb showing heavier vessels in the Home Fleet during manoeuvres at Spithead 1914.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Background imageWarship Collection: A 17th century French galley being rowed. (print)

A 17th century French galley being rowed. (print)
7419951 A 17th century French galley being rowed. (print); (add.info.: A 17th century French galley being rowed. After a print dated 1703.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageWarship Collection: The Baltic fleet at night with ship's boats in the foreground, 19th century (watercolour, graphite)

The Baltic fleet at night with ship's boats in the foreground, 19th century (watercolour, graphite)
7341904 The Baltic fleet at night with ship's boats in the foreground, 19th century (watercolour, graphite) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 25.6x43.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWarship Collection: Portrait of the Tiger (1678), c.1681 (graphite, grey wash)

Portrait of the Tiger (1678), c.1681 (graphite, grey wash)
7341881 Portrait of the Tiger (1678), c.1681 (graphite, grey wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 28.1x33.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWarship Collection: HMS Inflexible, c.1876 (lithograph)

HMS Inflexible, c.1876 (lithograph)
7341858 HMS Inflexible, c.1876 (lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 26.9x46.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWarship Collection: HMS Britannia sailing from the Hamoaze to Plymouth Sound, with the Duke of Clarence on board as

HMS Britannia sailing from the Hamoaze to Plymouth Sound, with the Duke of Clarence on board as Lord High Admiral
7340624 HMS Britannia sailing from the Hamoaze to Plymouth Sound, with the Duke of Clarence on board as Lord High Admiral, 27 July 1828, c.1828 (oil on canvas) by Hornbrook, Thomas L

Background imageWarship Collection: Sir Henry Morton Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, Returning To Zanzibar On Board H.M.Ss

Sir Henry Morton Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, Returning To Zanzibar On Board H.M.Ss
UIG5420733 Sir Henry Morton Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, Returning To Zanzibar On Board H.M.Ss. Turquoise And Somali

Background imageWarship Collection: HMS Warrior (1860), late 19th century (coloured lithograph)

HMS Warrior (1860), late 19th century (coloured lithograph)
7341670 HMS Warrior (1860), late 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Tomkin, W.S. (19th century); 24x32.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: W.S)

Background imageWarship Collection: HMS Princess Royal (1853), 19th century (lithograph)

HMS Princess Royal (1853), 19th century (lithograph)
7341669 HMS Princess Royal (1853), 19th century (lithograph) by Hayes, Edwin (1820-1904); 13.5x21 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWarship Collection: The San Ildefonso captured by HMS Defence, 1806 (aquatint, coloured etching)

The San Ildefonso captured by HMS Defence, 1806 (aquatint, coloured etching)
7341657 The San Ildefonso captured by HMS Defence, 1806 (aquatint, coloured etching) by Lee, John Theophilus (1787-1843); 14.6x22.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWarship Collection: HMS Royal Sovereign battleship, 1892 (chromolithograph)

HMS Royal Sovereign battleship, 1892 (chromolithograph)
7341607 HMS Royal Sovereign battleship, 1892 (chromolithograph) by Mitchell, William Frederick (1845-1914); 16.8x22.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWarship Collection: The Great Harry (coloured lithograph)

The Great Harry (coloured lithograph)
7341604 The Great Harry (coloured lithograph) by Mitchell, William Frederick (1845-1914); 18.6x26.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: W Fred Mitchell (artist); Virtue

Background imageWarship Collection: Russo-Japanese War: Captain Roundnief, Russian Hero, 1904 (illustration)

Russo-Japanese War: Captain Roundnief, Russian Hero, 1904 (illustration)
8683021 Russo-Japanese War: Captain Roundnief, Russian Hero, 1904 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russo-Japanese War)

Background imageWarship Collection: HMS Cossack and Tartar, probably on the North American station, January 1857, 1857 (graphite)

HMS Cossack and Tartar, probably on the North American station, January 1857, 1857 (graphite)
7341810 HMS Cossack and Tartar, probably on the North American station, January 1857, 1857 (graphite) by Mends, George Pechell (1815-71); 27.3x37 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWarship Collection: HMS Victory and Euryalus at the Battle of Trafalgar, when the first gun was fired from the French

HMS Victory and Euryalus at the Battle of Trafalgar, when the first gun was fired from the French Admiral's Ship
7341798 HMS Victory and Euryalus at the Battle of Trafalgar, when the first gun was fired from the French Admiral's Ship (coloured lithograph) by Nimmo, R. H

Background imageWarship Collection: The brave Captain Tyrrel in the Buckingham of 66 guns & 472 men defeating the Florissant

The brave Captain Tyrrel in the Buckingham of 66 guns & 472 men defeating the Florissant, Aigrette & Atlante
7341793 The brave Captain Tyrrel in the Buckingham of 66 guns & 472 men defeating the Florissant, Aigrette & Atlante, three French Ships of War, the 3rd of November 1758, 1786 (etching) by Swaine

Background imageWarship Collection: Study of the former German battleship Baden, listing and under fire as a gunnery target in 1921

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

Background imageWarship Collection: HMS Audacious sinking off Loch Swilly after striking a mine, 27 October 1914

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

Background imageWarship Collection: HMS Cambridge Gunnery ship at Devonport, firing a torpedo, late 19th century (lithograph)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: The launch of 84-gun ship HMS Thunderer at Woolwich Dockyard, 1831 (lithograph)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: The Invincible French Ship of War mounting 74 Guns, Captured from France, May 3d 1747

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

Background imageWarship Collection: The English Navy running before the Vly, 1666, 17th century (etching)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: Major Sir William Palliser, 1830 - 1882

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)

Background imageWarship Collection: Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Japanese warship Hatsuse foundering

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Japanese warship Hatsuse foundering, the mainmast falling across one of ship's boats
530173 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Japanese warship Hatsuse foundering, the mainmast falling across one of ship's boats.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageWarship Collection: A battleship taking in oil fuel at sea, World War I (litho)

A battleship taking in oil fuel at sea, World War I (litho)
817048 A battleship taking in oil fuel at sea, World War I (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: A battleship taking in oil fuel at sea)

Background imageWarship Collection: On a battleship: the after deck, illustration from The Western Front, pub

On a battleship: the after deck, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400488 On a battleship: the after deck, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageWarship Collection: From the after deck of a battleship, illustration from The Western Front, pub

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

Background imageWarship Collection: Assyrian Galley (colour litho)

Assyrian Galley (colour litho)
PNP427741 Assyrian Galley (colour litho) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Bireme powered by sail & two ranks of oarsmen;); Peter Newark Historical Pictures

Background imageWarship Collection: Light Ship of the Classical Greek Period (colour litho)

Light Ship of the Classical Greek Period (colour litho)
PNP427738 Light Ship of the Classical Greek Period (colour litho) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWarship Collection: HMS Nelson and HMS Rodney (coloured photo)

HMS Nelson and HMS Rodney (coloured photo)
8675912 HMS Nelson and HMS Rodney (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Nelson and HMS Rodney, British battleships)

Background imageWarship Collection: British warship dropping a depth charge (coloured photo)

British warship dropping a depth charge (coloured photo)
8675929 British warship dropping a depth charge (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British warship dropping a depth charge on a German U-boat)

Background imageWarship Collection: Sinking of HMS Rawalpindi, 1939 (colour litho)

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)

Background imageWarship Collection: A British submarine returning to port (coloured photo)

A British submarine returning to port (coloured photo)
8675913 A British submarine returning to port (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A British submarine returning to port)

Background imageWarship Collection: Portsmouth, Hampshire (engraving)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: HMS Agamemnon and USS Niagara laying the first transatlantic telegraph cable (engraving)

HMS Agamemnon and USS Niagara laying the first transatlantic telegraph cable (engraving)
8676433 HMS Agamemnon and USS Niagara laying the first transatlantic telegraph cable (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)




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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).