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Background imageCannons Collection: Dutch Warships (Naves BellicaeHollandicae), 1647. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar

Dutch Warships (Naves BellicaeHollandicae), 1647. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Dutch Warships (Naves Bellicae Hollandicae), 1647

Background imageCannons Collection: The fight between the Alabama and the Kearsarge, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The fight between the Alabama and the Kearsarge, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The fight between the Alabama and the Kearsarge, 1864. American Civil War - sea battle off Cherbourg on 19th June, from a sketch by Robert Lancaster, the owner of the yacht Deerhound

Background imageCannons Collection: Camping of the expeditionary army in Siberia, c1919. Creator: Unknown

Camping of the expeditionary army in Siberia, c1919. Creator: Unknown
Camping of the expeditionary army in Siberia, c1919.

Background imageCannons Collection: The War in Japan: the Red Battery opening fire on the corvettes, Sept. 6, 1864. Creator: Smyth

The War in Japan: the Red Battery opening fire on the corvettes, Sept. 6, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The War in Japan: the Red Battery opening fire on the corvettes, Sept. 6, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. C. Wirgman

Background imageCannons Collection: The War in Japan: action of Sept. 5, in the Strait of Simonosaki, 1864. Creator: Edwin Weedon

The War in Japan: action of Sept. 5, in the Strait of Simonosaki, 1864. Creator: Edwin Weedon
The War in Japan: action of Sept. 5, in the Strait of Simonosaki, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. C. Wirgman, '...our Special Artist

Background imageCannons Collection: H.M.S. Victoria, 102 guns, the new flagship of the Mediterranean fleet, 1864. Creator: Smyth

H.M.S. Victoria, 102 guns, the new flagship of the Mediterranean fleet, 1864. Creator: Smyth
H.M.S. Victoria, 102 guns, the new flagship of the Mediterranean fleet, 1864. 'Our Engraving, from a drawing by Mr. F. L

Background imageCannons Collection: The War in America: Howlett's battery on the James River..., 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson

The War in America: Howlett's battery on the James River..., 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The War in America: Howlett's battery on the James River, engaging the Federal monitors - by our special artist, 1864

Background imageCannons Collection: The War in America: march of Kershaw's and Fitz Lee's divisions of the Confederate Army..., 1864

The War in America: march of Kershaw's and Fitz Lee's divisions of the Confederate Army..., 1864
The War in America: march of Kershaw's and Fitz Lee's divisions of the Confederate Army up the valley of Virginia, 1864

Background imageCannons Collection: The lighthouse and flagstaff at Colombo, Ceylon, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The lighthouse and flagstaff at Colombo, Ceylon, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The lighthouse and flagstaff at Colombo, Ceylon, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Slinn and Co. Coastal scene in what is now Sri Lanka

Background imageCannons Collection: Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier: view of the Chumla Valley and village of Umbeylah from the position held by the British force on the Goroo Heights, 1864

Background imageCannons Collection: The War in New Zealand: the gun-boat Pioneer at anchor off Meremere, on the Waikato River

The War in New Zealand: the gun-boat Pioneer at anchor off Meremere, on the Waikato River..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in New Zealand: the gun-boat Pioneer at anchor off Meremere, on the Waikato River, reconnoitring the native position, 1864. Engraving of a sketch by '...Mr

Background imageCannons Collection: The Embarkation of Prince Alfred on board the 'Euryalus' on Wednesday week, 1858. Creator: Unknown

The Embarkation of Prince Alfred on board the "Euryalus" on Wednesday week, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Embarkation of Prince Alfred on board the "Euryalus" on Wednesday week - from a sketch by V. Jones, 1858. Naval cadet Alfred, accompanied by his father Prince Albert

Background imageCannons Collection: The Attack on the Peiho Forts by the English and French Fleets, 1858. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith

The Attack on the Peiho Forts by the English and French Fleets, 1858. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith
The Attack on the Peiho Forts by the English and French Fleets, 1858. Fort, 8 Guns; Nimrod; Fort, 10 Guns; Avalanche (French)

Background imageCannons Collection: The Attack on the Peiho Forts by the English and French Fleets, 1858. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith

The Attack on the Peiho Forts by the English and French Fleets, 1858. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith
The Attack on the Peiho Forts by the English and French Fleets, 1858. Dragonne (French); Fort, 15 Guns; Slaney; Firm; Opossum; Severn; Staunch; Fusee (French); Cormorant; Bustard; Fort

Background imageCannons Collection: The Cherbourg Fetes - Arrival of Her Majesty at Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: Unknown

The Cherbourg Fetes - Arrival of Her Majesty at Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Cherbourg Fetes - Arrival of Her Majesty at Cherbourg, 1858. When the Queen [Victoria] and her suite arrived at Cherbourg there were great demonstrations on shore

Background imageCannons Collection: The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Creator: Richard Principal Leitch

The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Creator: Richard Principal Leitch
The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Queen Victoria travels to France. On Thursday week the Victoria and Albert, on her way to Cherbourg

Background imageCannons Collection: Terrible; Valorous; Royal Albert, 131, Flag of Vice-Admiral Lyons... 1858. Creator: Unknown

Terrible; Valorous; Royal Albert, 131, Flag of Vice-Admiral Lyons... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty en route for Cherbourg, 1858. Queen Victoria visits the French emperor with her escort squadron. Terrible; Valorous; Royal Albert, 131

Background imageCannons Collection: Return of the Prince of Wales: the Serapis coming alongside the Jetty at Portsmouth, 1876

Return of the Prince of Wales: the Serapis coming alongside the Jetty at Portsmouth, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Return of the Prince of Wales: the Serapis coming alongside the Jetty at Portsmouth, 1876. The future King Edward VII returns to England after a royal visit to India

Background imageCannons Collection: Artillery Practice before the Prince of Wales at Malta, 1876. Creator: Unknown

Artillery Practice before the Prince of Wales at Malta, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Artillery Practice before the Prince of Wales at Malta, 1876....exhibition of practice with the powerful batteries of artillery mounted at Fort St

Background imageCannons Collection: Arrival of H.M.S. Serapis with the Prince of Wales at Gibraltar: H.M.S. Swiftsure...1876

Arrival of H.M.S. Serapis with the Prince of Wales at Gibraltar: H.M.S. Swiftsure...1876. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of H.M.S. Serapis with the Prince of Wales at Gibraltar: H.M.S. Swiftsure firing a salute, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

Background imageCannons Collection: The Battle on the Volturno - the final repulse of the Neapolitans... 1860. Creator: Unknown

The Battle on the Volturno - the final repulse of the Neapolitans... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Battle on the Volturno - the final repulse of the Neapolitans - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

Background imageCannons Collection: Review of Royal Horse Artillery and Field Batteries at Woolwich, by the Duke of Cambridge... 1860

Review of Royal Horse Artillery and Field Batteries at Woolwich, by the Duke of Cambridge... 1860
Review of Royal Horse Artillery and Field Batteries at Woolwich, by the Duke of Cambridge, in the presence of the Grand Duke Michael of Russia, 1860

Background imageCannons Collection: La Revolution Russe; Le 12 mars 1917: canons de campagne derriere une barricade sur... 1917

La Revolution Russe; Le 12 mars 1917: canons de campagne derriere une barricade sur... 1917. Creator: Unknown
La Revolution Russe; Le 12 mars 1917: canons de campagne derriere une barricade sur laquelle flotte le drapeau rouge, 1917. The Russian Revolution: red flag flying over cannons and barricade

Background imageCannons Collection: H.M.S. 'Euryalus', the Vessel in which Prince Alfred takes his First Voyage to Sea, 1858

H.M.S. "Euryalus", the Vessel in which Prince Alfred takes his First Voyage to Sea, 1858. Creator: Smyth
H.M.S. "Euryalus", the Vessel in which Prince Alfred takes his First Voyage to Sea, 1858. On the return of the Euryalus from Cherbourg, where she attended as one of the squadron of honour

Background imageCannons Collection: The Royal Visit to India: the Taj Mahal, from the Fort, Agra, 1876. Creator: Unknown

The Royal Visit to India: the Taj Mahal, from the Fort, Agra, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Visit to India: the Taj Mahal, from the Fort, Agra, 1876. The Taj Mahal, at Agra, is the beautiful sepulchral edifice erected by the Mogul Emperor, Shah Jehan, for himself and his consort

Background imageCannons Collection: The Siege of Magdeburg, 1631, (1650). Creator: Pieter Meulener

The Siege of Magdeburg, 1631, (1650). Creator: Pieter Meulener
The Siege of Magdeburg, 1631, (1650). The sack of Magdeburg was the destruction of the Protestant city of Magdeburg on 20 May 1631 by the Imperial Army and the forces of the Catholic League

Background imageCannons Collection: The Storming of Leipzig, 1818. Creator: Per Krafft the Younger

The Storming of Leipzig, 1818. Creator: Per Krafft the Younger
The Storming of Leipzig, 1818. Scene from the Napoleonic Wars

Background imageCannons Collection: The Revolution in Sicily - the English Battalion at the foot of the round tower of the... 1860

The Revolution in Sicily - the English Battalion at the foot of the round tower of the... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Revolution in Sicily - the English Battalion at the foot of the round tower of the Citadel of Melazzo - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860

Background imageCannons Collection: View of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg seen from the west side, 1745-1794. Creator: Anon

View of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg seen from the west side, 1745-1794. Creator: Anon
View of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg seen from the west side, 1745-1794. A Perspective View of the Neva, towards the East, between the Galleys Dock & the thirteenth line of the Wassile Ostroff

Background imageCannons Collection: The Parliament Buildings, Quebec, the official residence of the Prince of Wales during his

The Parliament Buildings, Quebec, the official residence of the Prince of Wales during his... 1860. Creator: T. H. W
The Parliament Buildings, Quebec, the official residence of the Prince of Wales during his stay in Quebec, [Canada], 1860

Background imageCannons Collection: Garibaldi at the Faro Point, Messina, reconnoitring the Fort Torre di Cavallo, Calabria... 1860

Garibaldi at the Faro Point, Messina, reconnoitring the Fort Torre di Cavallo, Calabria... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Garibaldi at the Faro Point, Messina, reconnoitring the Fort Torre di Cavallo, Calabria - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860

Background imageCannons Collection: The Revolution in Sicily - the Fight at the Bridge of Melazzo - from a sketch by T. Nast, 1860

The Revolution in Sicily - the Fight at the Bridge of Melazzo - from a sketch by T. Nast, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Revolution in Sicily - the Fight at the Bridge of Melazzo - from a sketch by T. Nast, 1860....it appears that in the main the Neapolitans stood on the defensive

Background imageCannons Collection: Engagement between the 'Bourbonnais' Neapolitan steam-frigate and the ship-gun battery... 1860

Engagement between the "Bourbonnais" Neapolitan steam-frigate and the ship-gun battery... 1860
Engagement between the "Bourbonnais" Neapolitan steam-frigate and the ship-gun battery, Faro, August 23 - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860

Background imageCannons Collection: The Revolution in Sicily - discovery of a train leading to the powder magazine at the fort

The Revolution in Sicily - discovery of a train leading to the powder magazine at the fort... 1860. Creator: F. J. S
The Revolution in Sicily - discovery of a train leading to the powder magazine at the fort of Melazzo - from a sketch by T. Nast, 1860

Background imageCannons Collection: The Revolution in Naples - before Capua, Sept. 19 - severe fire on the national troops... 1860

The Revolution in Naples - before Capua, Sept. 19 - severe fire on the national troops... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Revolution in Naples - before Capua, Sept. 19 - severe fire on the national troops from the guns of the fortress - from a sketch by our special artist in south Italy, 1860

Background imageCannons Collection: The Revolution in Sicily - the English Battalion at the foot of the round tower of the... 1860

The Revolution in Sicily - the English Battalion at the foot of the round tower of the... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Revolution in Sicily - the English Battalion at the foot of the round tower of the Citadel of Melazzo - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860

Background imageCannons Collection: The Revolution in Sicily - 'Our First Bivouac at sunrise, near Villafrati' - from a sketch... 1860

The Revolution in Sicily - "Our First Bivouac at sunrise, near Villafrati" - from a sketch... 1860
The Revolution in Sicily - "Our First Bivouac at sunrise, near Villafrati" - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860

Background imageCannons Collection: The War in Naples - Garibaldian troops crossing the Volturno... 1860. Creator: Unknown

The War in Naples - Garibaldian troops crossing the Volturno... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The War in Naples - Garibaldian troops crossing the Volturno - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

Background imageCannons Collection: Islay, in Peru, the Head-quarters of General Viranco, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Islay, in Peru, the Head-quarters of General Viranco, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Islay, in Peru, the Head-quarters of General Viranco, 1857. H.M.S. Tribune, boats landing troops, Peruvian Squadron...At daylight, on the 27th, large bodies of troops were observed coming from Tama

Background imageCannons Collection: Arica, in Peru, attacked by the Squadron of General Viranco, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Arica, in Peru, attacked by the Squadron of General Viranco, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Arica, in Peru, attacked by the Squadron of General Viranco, 1857. British Consul's House, H.M.S. Tribune, Peruvian Frigate - boats firing

Background imageCannons Collection: La Nouvelle Europe; la guerre civile a Berlin; le 29 decembre 1918, aux funerailles des... 1918

La Nouvelle Europe; la guerre civile a Berlin; le 29 decembre 1918, aux funerailles des... 1918. Creator: Unknown
La Nouvelle Europe; la guerre civile a Berlin; le 29 decembre 1918, aux funerailles des spartakistes, une foule ou sont meles civils, marins et soldats, prete serment a la Republique revolutionnaire

Background imageCannons Collection: Wei-Hai-Wei, 1898, (c1900). Creator: C Wilkinson

Wei-Hai-Wei, 1898, (c1900). Creator: C Wilkinson
Wei-Hai-Wei, 1898, (c1900). View of Weihai, formerly called Weihaiwei, a major seaport on the Yellow Sea, Shandong province, China....British diplomacy sprung its surprise on Russia and Germany

Background imageCannons Collection: View of a coast with a fortress in Malta, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon

View of a coast with a fortress in Malta, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of a coast with a fortress in Malta, 1700-1799. Vue de Malthe du cote du Fort'. A sea battle rages in the background

Background imageCannons Collection: Execution at Bombay of a Mutinous Havildar and Sepoy, by Blowing from Guns, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Execution at Bombay of a Mutinous Havildar and Sepoy, by Blowing from Guns, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Execution at Bombay of a Mutinous Havildar of the Native Marines and Sepoy of the 10th Native Infantry, by Blowing from Guns on the Esplanade, in the presence of a large concourse of people, 1857

Background imageCannons Collection: Kowloon Fort, opposite Hong-Kong, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Kowloon Fort, opposite Hong-Kong, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Kowloon Fort, opposite Hong-Kong, 1857. Even in their guns the Chinese show their fondness for colour; those of Kowloon Fort being black, with red muzzles and mouldings

Background imageCannons Collection: The War in China - Naval Reinforcements for the China Squadron, 1857. Creator: Unknown

The War in China - Naval Reinforcements for the China Squadron, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The War in China - Naval Reinforcements for the China Squadron, 1857. Royal Navy ships, Second Opium War: Furious, 16 guns; Sanspareil, 71 guns; Transit, 6 guns; Retribution, 28 guns; Shannon

Background imageCannons Collection: The War in China - Chinese Modern First-Class Junk of War, 1857. Creator: Unknown

The War in China - Chinese Modern First-Class Junk of War, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The War in China - Chinese Modern First-Class Junk of War, 1857. Second Opium War....the junks of the first class carry guns between decks, like our frigates

Background imageCannons Collection: The War in China - Chinese Modern Junk of War: Second Class, 1857. Creator: Unknown

The War in China - Chinese Modern Junk of War: Second Class, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The War in China - Chinese Modern Junk of War: Second Class, 1857. Opium Wars....the progress of naval architecture in China has advanced far beyond what the people of that country might have been



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