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Warship Collection (#9)

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

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

Background imageWarship Collection: Launch of HMS Royal Albert screw steamer, 131 guns, at Woolwich, 13 May 1854

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

Background imageWarship Collection: The ship The Duke of Wellington, 1852 (lithograph)

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

Background imageWarship Collection: Launch of HMS Agamemnon, 90 guns, at Woolwich Dockyard, 22 May 1852

Launch of HMS Agamemnon, 90 guns, at Woolwich Dockyard, 22 May 1852, 19th century (coloured lithograph)
7341854 Launch of HMS Agamemnon, 90 guns, at Woolwich Dockyard, 22 May 1852, 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Pernet, A

Background imageWarship Collection: HMS Crocodile, 1872 (coloured lithograph)

HMS Crocodile, 1872 (coloured lithograph)
7341671 HMS Crocodile, 1872 (coloured lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 19x24.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWarship Collection: The Sumte'r running the blockade of St Pierre, Martinique, by the enemy's ship Iroquois

The Sumte'r running the blockade of St Pierre, Martinique, by the enemy's ship Iroquois, 23 November 1861
7341660 The Sumte'r running the blockade of St Pierre, Martinique, by the enemy's ship Iroquois, 23 November 1861, 19th century (coloured lithograph) by English School

Background imageWarship Collection: HMS Victory (watercolour)

HMS Victory (watercolour)
7342688 HMS Victory (watercolour) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); 83.9x65 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: W. E)

Background imageWarship Collection: Brittannia, c.1730 (etching)

Brittannia, c.1730 (etching)
7341887 Brittannia, c.1730 (etching) by Baston, Thomas (fl.1715-21) ; 19.8x30.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

Background imageWarship Collection: The Grand Naval Review. This Grand Review of the British Navy took place at Portsmouth on June 24th

The Grand Naval Review. This Grand Review of the British Navy took place at Portsmouth on June 24th
7341802 The Grand Naval Review. This Grand Review of the British Navy took place at Portsmouth on June 24th and 25th 1814 in the presence of the Prince Regent and his Royal Visitors, c

Background imageWarship Collection: HMS Raleigh, 1850 (oil painting)

HMS Raleigh, 1850 (oil painting)
7338135 HMS Raleigh, 1850 (oil painting) by Thomas, Lieutenant Robert Strickland (1787-1853); 312.2x467.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWarship Collection: A model of HMS Enterprise, 1777 (oil on panel)

A model of HMS Enterprise, 1777 (oil on panel)
7338121 A model of HMS Enterprise, 1777 (oil on panel) by Marshall, Joseph (fl.1775); 50.8x76.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWarship Collection: The bombardment of Belgrade, Serbia, by an Austrian Monitor during World War One

The bombardment of Belgrade, Serbia, by an Austrian Monitor during World War One, from The History of the Great War
3502822 The bombardment of Belgrade, Serbia, by an Austrian Monitor during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c

Background imageWarship Collection: 18th century Spanish warship with smaller vessel in tow 1790

18th century Spanish warship with smaller vessel in tow 1790
3521873 18th century Spanish warship with smaller vessel in tow 1790; (add.info.: 18th century Spanish warship with smaller vessel in tow 1790); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageWarship Collection: Study for right hand side of Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, c.1942 (chalk on paper)

Study for right hand side of Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, c.1942 (chalk on paper)
3088062 Study for right hand side of Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, c.1942 (chalk on paper) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art

Background imageWarship Collection: A Prussian steam corvette from 1888

A Prussian steam corvette from 1888
3253030 A Prussian steam corvette from 1888; (add.info.: A Prussian steam corvette from 1888. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Background imageWarship Collection: A Norman ship

A Norman ship
3253019 A Norman ship; (add.info.: A Norman ship. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Background imageWarship Collection: Civil war in Chile, 16 January-18 September 1891 (print)

Civil war in Chile, 16 January-18 September 1891 (print)
545239 Civil war in Chile, 16 January-18 September 1891 (print); (add.info.: Attack on Valparaiso by the Chilean Navy which supported Congress against President Jose Balmceda)

Background imageWarship Collection: Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Scene on gun deck of a Japanese warship during action

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Scene on gun deck of a Japanese warship during action
530177 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Scene on gun deck of a Japanese warship during action. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 13 March 1904.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageWarship Collection: On board a battle-cruiser: between decks, illustration from The Western Front, pub

On board a battle-cruiser: between decks, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC403995 On board a battle-cruiser: between decks, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Background imageWarship Collection: Inside the turret, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)

Inside the turret, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400489 Inside the turret, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWarship Collection: A light cruiser: evening, illustration from The Western Front, pub

A light cruiser: evening, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho)
STC403998 A light cruiser: evening, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageWarship Collection: The fo'c'sle of a battleship: in the Forth, illustration from The Western Front, pub

The fo'c'sle of a battleship: in the Forth, illustration from The Western Front, pub
STC400487 The fo'c'sle of a battleship: in the Forth, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Background imageWarship Collection: HMS Lion in dry dock, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)

HMS Lion in dry dock, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400482 HMS Lion in dry dock, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWarship Collection: HMAS Sydney, Australian cruiser (coloured photo)

HMAS Sydney, Australian cruiser (coloured photo)
8675925 HMAS Sydney, Australian cruiser (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMAS Sydney, Australian cruiser)

Background imageWarship Collection: Inspection aboard a British battleship (coloured photo)

Inspection aboard a British battleship (coloured photo)
8675924 Inspection aboard a British battleship (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inspection aboard a British battleship)

Background imageWarship Collection: Putting up a smokescreen (coloured photo)

Putting up a smokescreen (coloured photo)
8675923 Putting up a smokescreen (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British warship putting up a smokescreen)

Background imageWarship Collection: Coastwise: Training Ship (b/w photo)

Coastwise: Training Ship (b/w photo)
8671426 Coastwise: Training Ship (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Training Ship)

Background imageWarship Collection: Approach of the Roman fleet before the Battle of Cape Ecnomus (engraving)

Approach of the Roman fleet before the Battle of Cape Ecnomus (engraving)
8635762 Approach of the Roman fleet before the Battle of Cape Ecnomus (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWarship Collection: Romans defeating the Carthaginian fleet (engraving)

Romans defeating the Carthaginian fleet (engraving)
8635759 Romans defeating the Carthaginian fleet (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romans defeating the Carthaginian fleet, First Punic War)

Background imageWarship Collection: British cutter Buck evading the Spanish blockade of Gibraltar, 1779 (colour litho)

British cutter Buck evading the Spanish blockade of Gibraltar, 1779 (colour litho)
8635360 British cutter Buck evading the Spanish blockade of Gibraltar, 1779 (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (1865-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWarship Collection: Athenian fleet off Syracuse, 415 BC (engraving)

Athenian fleet off Syracuse, 415 BC (engraving)
8635081 Athenian fleet off Syracuse, 415 BC (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athenian fleet off Syracuse, Sicily, 415 BC)

Background imageWarship Collection: Royal yacht Victoria and Albert entering Cherbourg harbour (engraving)

Royal yacht Victoria and Albert entering Cherbourg harbour (engraving)
8676508 Royal yacht Victoria and Albert entering Cherbourg harbour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWarship Collection: Thumbs up (coloured photo)

Thumbs up (coloured photo)
8675922 Thumbs up (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thumbs up: two sailors of the British cruiser HMS Exeter)

Background imageWarship Collection: Reconnaissance of an enemy submarine by an aeroplane (colour litho)

Reconnaissance of an enemy submarine by an aeroplane (colour litho)
8663912 Reconnaissance of an enemy submarine by an aeroplane (colour litho) by Bohrdt, Hans (1857-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reconnaissance of an enemy submarine by an aeroplane)

Background imageWarship Collection: Corvus, boarding device used by ancient Roman warships (engraving)

Corvus, boarding device used by ancient Roman warships (engraving)
8663889 Corvus, boarding device used by ancient Roman warships (engraving) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corvus, boarding device used by ancient Roman warships)

Background imageWarship Collection: Oarsmen on a trireme (litho)

Oarsmen on a trireme (litho)
8663886 Oarsmen on a trireme (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of a longitudinal section of a trireme showing the positions of oarsmen)

Background imageWarship Collection: Trireme built for Napoleon III (engraving)

Trireme built for Napoleon III (engraving)
8663882 Trireme built for Napoleon III (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trireme built for Emperor Napoleon III of France)

Background imageWarship Collection: John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher, British admiral (colour litho)

John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher, British admiral (colour litho)
8664056 John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher, British admiral (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher (1841-1920)

Background imageWarship Collection: Launching of HMS Ark Royal, 1937 (b/w photo)

Launching of HMS Ark Royal, 1937 (b/w photo)
8663976 Launching of HMS Ark Royal, 1937 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launching of HMS Ark Royal, Birkenhead, 1937)

Background imageWarship Collection: Japanese admiral Togo Heihachiro on the bridge of his flagship (litho)

Japanese admiral Togo Heihachiro on the bridge of his flagship (litho)
8655634 Japanese admiral Togo Heihachiro on the bridge of his flagship (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWarship Collection: Japanese and Russian fleets at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)

Japanese and Russian fleets at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)
8655632 Japanese and Russian fleets at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWarship Collection: Torpedoing of the Tsesarevitch, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)

Torpedoing of the Tsesarevitch, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655628 Torpedoing of the Tsesarevitch, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWarship Collection: Japanese fleet attacking the Russians, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)

Japanese fleet attacking the Russians, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655593 Japanese fleet attacking the Russians, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese fleet attacking the Russians)

Background imageWarship Collection: Japanese torpedo flotilla attacking Russian destroyers, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)

Japanese torpedo flotilla attacking Russian destroyers, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655590 Japanese torpedo flotilla attacking Russian destroyers, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWarship Collection: English Warship Firing a Salute, 1690 (oil on canvas)

English Warship Firing a Salute, 1690 (oil on canvas)
XOS5879106 English Warship Firing a Salute, 1690 (oil on canvas) by Netherlandish School, (17th century); 91x103 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Netherlands)

Background imageWarship Collection: Photo S.M.S. Helgoland, coastal warship, 1917

Photo S.M.S. Helgoland, coastal warship, 1917
952923 Photo S.M.S. Helgoland, coastal warship, 1917 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageWarship Collection: Photo SS Creole Prince, Belgian liner

Photo SS Creole Prince, Belgian liner
950581 Photo SS Creole Prince, Belgian liner by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageWarship Collection: Artist German Warship SMS Derfflinger

Artist German Warship SMS Derfflinger
950219 Artist German Warship SMS Derfflinger by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved




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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).