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Warship Collection (#8)

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

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)

Background imageWarship Collection: Model of HMS Warrior, 1861 (b/w photo)

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)

Background imageWarship Collection: Great Siege of Gibraltar, 1782 (colour litho)

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)

Background imageWarship Collection: Caesar, Gallic War: Roman warship (litho)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: Nelson's Flagship 'Victory, ' moored at Portsmouth, The Firing of the Nine o'clock Gun

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

Background imageWarship Collection: The First Shot: scene on board a Japanese battleship going into action (litho)

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)

Background imageWarship Collection: Interior of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse (litho)

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)

Background imageWarship Collection: Japanese shells striking the Russian cruiser Varyag, Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)

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)

Background imageWarship Collection: Japanese shell striking the Russian cruiser Varyag at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)

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)

Background imageWarship Collection: Kamimura Hikonojo, Japanese admiral (litho)

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)

Background imageWarship Collection: Sinking of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse, 1904 (litho)

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)

Background imageWarship Collection: Attack on the Russian fleet in Port Arthur by Japanese torpedo boats, 1904 (litho)

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)

Background imageWarship Collection: British fishing boats fired on by the Russian Baltic Fleet in the North Sea, 1904 (litho)

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)

Background imageWarship Collection: British MTBs and Skua dive bombers (coloured photo)

British MTBs and Skua dive bombers (coloured photo)
8664041 British MTBs and Skua dive bombers (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Motor Torpedo Boats (MTBs) and Skua dive bombers

Background imageWarship Collection: Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (litho)

Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (litho)
8663987 Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British naval bombardment of Alexandria, Egypt, Anglo-Egyptian War, 1882)

Background imageWarship Collection: Naval victory of Ramesses III, c1175 BC (litho)

Naval victory of Ramesses III, c1175 BC (litho)
8663888 Naval victory of Ramesses III, c1175 BC (litho) by Egyptian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval victory of Ramesses III over the Sea Peoples at the Battle of the Delta, Egypt)

Background imageWarship Collection: Tonnages of the navies of the Great Powers, 1913 (litho)

Tonnages of the navies of the Great Powers, 1913 (litho)
8663878 Tonnages of the navies of the Great Powers, 1913 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tonnages of the navies of the Great Powers, 1913)

Background imageWarship Collection: The Sovereign of the Seas, 1637 (engraving)

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)

Background imageWarship Collection: Ships and boats (colour litho)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: Photo German warship, torpedo boat hunter

Photo German warship, torpedo boat hunter
951911 Photo German warship, torpedo boat hunter by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageWarship Collection: Photo Warship Blucher, Doggerbank 1916, Downfall

Photo Warship Blucher, Doggerbank 1916, Downfall
953772 Photo Warship Blucher, Doggerbank 1916, Downfall by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageWarship Collection: Warship S. M. S. King Albert, Artillery

Warship S. M. S. King Albert, Artillery
953766 Warship S. M. S. King Albert, Artillery by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageWarship Collection: Warship S.M.S. Derfflinger, Coat of Arms, Flags

Warship S.M.S. Derfflinger, Coat of Arms, Flags
952887 Warship S.M.S. Derfflinger, Coat of Arms, Flags by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageWarship Collection: Peter Pett and the Sovereign of the Seas (1637), c.1645-50 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: Loss of His Majesty's Ship Venerable'... Shipwreck on the Night of the 24th November 1804

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

Background imageWarship Collection: The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, end of the action, c.1808 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: The Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, early 19th century (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, end of the action, 1799 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1801 (oil painting)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: The capture of Geriah, February 1756, 1771 (oil painting)

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)

Background imageWarship Collection: Destruction of the Soleil Royal at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, c.1700 (oil painting)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: The burning of French ships at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692

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

Background imageWarship Collection: An action of the English succession, late 17th century (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: The Battle of the Texel, 11-21 August 1673, 1687 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: The Golden Leeuw engaging The Royal Prince at the Battle of the Texel, 11 August 1673

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

Background imageWarship Collection: The Four Days Battle, 1-4 June 1666, c.1666 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: Heemskerk's defeat of the Spaniards at Gibraltar, 25 April 1607, c.1619 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: English ships and the Spanish Armada, August 1588, 16th century (oil on panel)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: The Battle of Lepanto, 7 October 1571, late 16th century (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: The Battle of Vigo Bay, 12 October 1702, c.1702 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: Sovereign of the Seas (Br, 1637), mid 17th century (coloured engraving)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: Battle of the Glorious First of June 1794, late 18th century (aquatint, etching)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: To Captain H Hope... of His Majesty's Frigate Endymion... the Morning after the Action with

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

Background imageWarship Collection: Battle of Basque (or Aix) Roads, 11 April 1809, c.1810 (coloured aquatint)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: A warship (oil on panel)

A warship (oil on panel)
8711849 A warship (oil on panel) by Vroom, Hendrick Cornelisz (1566-1640); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Hendrick Cornelisz Vroom)

Background imageWarship Collection: A French Shipyard with a warship under construction

A French Shipyard with a warship under construction
5669324 A French Shipyard with a warship under construction; (add.info.: Illustration of a French Shipyard with a warship under construction. 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageWarship Collection: Ship, blowing up, at the battle of the Nile (pen drawing, grey wash)

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




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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).