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Ironclad Collection

Background imageIronclad Collection: H.M.S Nelson, double screw, ironclad, 1880. Creator: Unknown

H.M.S Nelson, double screw, ironclad, 1880. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S Nelson, double screw, ironclad, 1880

Background imageIronclad Collection: The fleet of ironclads at Portland Harbour, 1872. Creator: Unknown

The fleet of ironclads at Portland Harbour, 1872. Creator: Unknown
The fleet of ironclads at Portland Harbour, 1872. Engraving from a photograph by Edgar Cox. Sailors manning the yards of Royal Navy warships

Background imageIronclad Collection: Floating of H.M. twin-screw ironclad monitor, Glatton, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Floating of H.M. twin-screw ironclad monitor, Glatton, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Floating of H.M. twin-screw ironclad monitor, Glatton, 1871....a turret-ship of the Monitor class, the first constructed for the British Navy...from designs by Mr. E. J

Background imageIronclad Collection: Our ironclad fleet: H.M.S. Hotspur, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Our ironclad fleet: H.M.S. Hotspur, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Our ironclad fleet: H.M.S. Hotspur, 1871. The design of H.M.S. Hotspur, the new armour-clad screw steam-ram, built by Messrs

Background imageIronclad Collection: Our Ironclad Fleet: H.M.S. Devastation, 1871. Creator: Unknown

Our Ironclad Fleet: H.M.S. Devastation, 1871. Creator: Unknown
Our Ironclad Fleet: H.M.S. Devastation, 1871. The new ironclad ship...is a seagoing monitor, carrying 35-ton guns, and protected by thicknesses of 14-in. 12-in. and 10-in

Background imageIronclad Collection: H.M.S. Agincourt aground on the Pearl Rock, Gibraltar Bay, 1871. Creator: Unknown

H.M.S. Agincourt aground on the Pearl Rock, Gibraltar Bay, 1871. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Agincourt aground on the Pearl Rock, Gibraltar Bay, 1871

Background imageIronclad Collection: Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Ireland: the iron-clad squadron

Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Ireland: the iron-clad squadron saluting the Royal Yacht in Dublin Bay, 1868

Background imageIronclad Collection: The French ironclad Rochambeau, formerly the American Dunderberg, 1868. Creator: Unknown

The French ironclad Rochambeau, formerly the American Dunderberg, 1868. Creator: Unknown
The French ironclad Rochambeau, formerly the American Dunderberg, 1868

Background imageIronclad Collection: Our Iron-Clad Fleet: floating of Her Majesty's ship Hercules

Our Iron-Clad Fleet: floating of Her Majesty's ship Hercules, at Chatham, 1868. The new iron-clad ship Hercules, built from the designs of Mr. E. J

Background imageIronclad Collection: Opening of the new docks at Millwall, on Saturday last, 1868. Creator: Unknown

Opening of the new docks at Millwall, on Saturday last, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the new docks at Millwall, [London], on Saturday last, 1868. The lock...is by far the largest in London, being 450 ft. long and 80 ft. wide

Background imageIronclad Collection: Launch of the Victoria, iron-clad frigate built for the Queen of Spain at Blackwall

Launch of the Victoria, iron-clad frigate built for the Queen of Spain at Blackwall, [London], 1865

Background imageIronclad Collection: Launch of the Affondatore, iron-clad cupola frigate

Launch of the Affondatore, iron-clad cupola frigate, built for the King of Italy at Millwall, [London], 1865....a large party of gentlemen

Background imageIronclad Collection: H.M.S. Wyvern, double-turreted iron-clad steam-ram, 1865. Creator: Unknown

H.M.S. Wyvern, double-turreted iron-clad steam-ram, 1865. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Wyvern, double-turreted iron-clad steam-ram, 1865. One of two steam-rams...built by Mr

Background imageIronclad Collection: General view of the new docks a Millwall, 1868. Creator: Unknown

General view of the new docks a Millwall, 1868. Creator: Unknown
General view of the new docks a Millwall, 1868. View of the dock constructed by the Millwall Freehold Land and Docks Company, ...the largest in the port of London, being 450 ft. long and 80 ft

Background imageIronclad Collection: The Spanish iron-clad frigate Numancia in the harbour of Callao, 1865. Creator: Unknown

The Spanish iron-clad frigate Numancia in the harbour of Callao, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Spanish iron-clad frigate Numancia in the harbour of Callao, 1865. Engraving of a drawing by Clement Penny of H.M.S. Leander

Background imageIronclad Collection: The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: meeting of the Reine Hortense and the Osborne

The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: meeting of the Reine Hortense and the Osborne, 1865

Background imageIronclad Collection: The International Naval Festival at Cherbourg: illumination of the French ironclad Magenta

The International Naval Festival at Cherbourg: illumination of the French ironclad Magenta - from a sketch by our special artist, 1865

Background imageIronclad Collection: The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the French fleet leaving Spithead

The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the French fleet leaving Spithead, 1865

Background imageIronclad Collection: The Royal Yacht Osborne passing through

The Royal Yacht Osborne passing through
The visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Plymouth: the Royal Yacht Osborne passing through the French and English squadrons of ironclads in Plymouth Sound, 1865

Background imageIronclad Collection: The new iron-clad fleet: Her Majesty's sloop-of-war Enterprise, 1864. Creator: Smyth

The new iron-clad fleet: Her Majesty's sloop-of-war Enterprise, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The new iron-clad fleet: Her Majesty's sloop-of-war Enterprise, 1864. She is the smallest vessel plated with 4½-inch armour that has yet been set afloat

Background imageIronclad Collection: The War in Denmark: the Rolf Krake

The War in Denmark: the Rolf Krake
The War in Denmark from a sketch by our special artist with the allied German armies: the Rolf Krake, Danish iron-plated gun-boat, in the Venning Bund, engaging the Prussians before Duppel, 1864

Background imageIronclad Collection: Our ironclad fleet: launch of the Royal Alfred screw-frigate at Portsmouth

Our ironclad fleet: launch of the Royal Alfred screw-frigate at Portsmouth, on Saturday last, 1864. Royal Navy warship. From "Illustrated London News", 1864

Background imageIronclad Collection: Our Iron-Clad Fleet: H.M. Steam-Frigate Achilles off Folly Point

Our Iron-Clad Fleet: H.M. Steam-Frigate Achilles off Folly Point, Chatham, 1864

Background imageIronclad Collection: The Duilio, Italian Ironclad, recently launched at Castellamare

The Duilio, Italian Ironclad, recently launched at Castellamare, Bay of Naples, 1876. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. H. Cooke, of Rome

Background imageIronclad Collection: Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard: stern view of the ship

Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard: stern view of the ship, 1876. Warship launched using electricity

Background imageIronclad Collection: Our Ironclad Fleet: H.M.S. Inflexible, 1876. Creator: Unknown

Our Ironclad Fleet: H.M.S. Inflexible, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Our Ironclad Fleet: H.M.S. Inflexible, 1876

Background imageIronclad Collection: French battleship Charles Martel, 1897 (20th century). Artist: Albert Sebille

French battleship Charles Martel, 1897 (20th century). Artist: Albert Sebille
French battleship Charles Martel, 1897 (20th century)

Background imageIronclad Collection: H.M.S. Alexandra, building at Chatham, 1876. Creator: Unknown

H.M.S. Alexandra, building at Chatham, 1876. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Alexandra, building [ie being built] at Chatham, 1876. Ironclad warship, ...one of the most powerful ships in the Royal Navy

Background imageIronclad Collection: Launch of the Russian circular ironclad Admiral Popoff, 1876. Creator: JR Wells

Launch of the Russian circular ironclad Admiral Popoff, 1876. Creator: JR Wells
Launch of the Russian circular ironclad Admiral Popoff, 1876....the launch of the Admiral Popoff...took place...at the port of Nicolaieff, which is situated on the river Bug

Background imageIronclad Collection: Coup d'etat in Portugal; Revolutionary artillery unit responding to fire from the warships

Coup d'etat in Portugal; Revolutionary artillery unit responding to fire from the warships "Vasco-de-Gama" and "Guadiana" loyal to the regular government, 1917

Background imageIronclad Collection: Building the great steam-frigate 'Warrior' at the Thames Ironworks

Building the great steam-frigate "Warrior" at the Thames Ironworks, Blackwall, 1860

Background imageIronclad Collection: Our Ironclad Fleet: H.M.S. Temeraire

Our Ironclad Fleet: H.M.S. Temeraire, launched at Chatham on Tuesday last, 1876

Background imageIronclad Collection: The German Manoevers in Schleswig-Holstein; Torpedo boats attacking a squadron of Ironclads

The German Manoevers in Schleswig-Holstein; Torpedo boats attacking a squadron of Ironclads off Flensburg, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

Background imageIronclad Collection: The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, November 22, 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, November 22, 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, November 22, 1890, 1890.From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Background imageIronclad Collection: An Autumn Cruise with the Channel Squadron; An Ironclad in a heavy sea making 'Neptunes Beard's'

An Autumn Cruise with the Channel Squadron; An Ironclad in a heavy sea making "Neptunes Beard's", 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

Background imageIronclad Collection: Launching the new Italian Ironclad 'La Sardegna' at Spezia

Launching the new Italian Ironclad "La Sardegna" at Spezia, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Background imageIronclad Collection: Visit of the King of Portugal to the Channel Squadron off Lisbon, 1886. Creator: Unknown

Visit of the King of Portugal to the Channel Squadron off Lisbon, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the King of Portugal to the Channel Squadron off Lisbon, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageIronclad Collection: The new iron-clad fleet: launch at Chatham Dockyard of H

The new iron-clad fleet: launch at Chatham Dockyard of H.M.S

Background imageIronclad Collection: The new iron-clad fleet: stem of Her Majesty's steam-frigate Achilles

The new iron-clad fleet: stem of Her Majesty's steam-frigate Achilles, 50 guns, 1862. The construction of this gigantic iron frigate, under the superintendence of Mr. 0. W

Background imageIronclad Collection: The new iron-clad fleet: framing of Her Majesty's steam-frigate Achilles

The new iron-clad fleet: framing of Her Majesty's steam-frigate Achilles, 50 guns, 1862. The construction of this gigantic iron frigate, under the superintendence of Mr. 0. W

Background imageIronclad Collection: [Crew of U. S. Monitor Saugus ]. Brady album, p. 172, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown

[Crew of U. S. Monitor Saugus ]. Brady album, p. 172, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
[Crew of U.S. Monitor " Saugus" ]. Brady album, p. 172, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageIronclad Collection: U. S. Monitor Saugus and Gunboat Mendota, Appomattox River

U. S. Monitor Saugus and Gunboat Mendota, Appomattox River
U.S. Monitor " Saugus" and Gunboat " Mendota", Appomattox River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageIronclad Collection: U. S. Monitor Saugus, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown

U. S. Monitor Saugus, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
U.S. Monitor " Saugus", 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageIronclad Collection: U. S. Monitor Lehigh, James River, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown

U. S. Monitor Lehigh, James River, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
U.S. Monitor Lehigh, James River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageIronclad Collection: U. S. Gunboat Saginaw and Monitor Onondaga, 1861-65

U. S. Gunboat Saginaw and Monitor Onondaga, 1861-65
U.S. Gunboat " Saginaw" and Monitor " Onondaga", 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageIronclad Collection: Ironclad fleet on James River below Rebel Howlett House Battery, 1865

Ironclad fleet on James River below Rebel Howlett House Battery, 1865
Ironclad fleet on James River below Rebel " Howlett House Battery", 1865. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageIronclad Collection: U. S. Monitor Onondaga, James River, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown

U. S. Monitor Onondaga, James River, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
U.S. Monitor Onondaga, James River, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageIronclad Collection: Smokestack of Confederate Ram Merrimac at Richmond / Remains of Ironclad Ram '

Smokestack of Confederate Ram Merrimac at Richmond / Remains of Ironclad Ram "
Smokestack of Confederate Ram Merrimac at Richmond/Remains of Ironclad Ram " Virginia #2", April, 1865, 1865. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageIronclad Collection: Hamiltons Floating Battery Moored at the End of Sullivans Island the Night Before

Hamiltons Floating Battery Moored at the End of Sullivans Island the Night Before They Opened Fire upon Fort Sumter, April 1861. Attributed to Alma A. Pelot and Jesse H. Bolles

Background imageIronclad Collection: H. M. Steam Frigate Warrior --our first Iron-Clad, 1936. Creator: Unknown

H. M. Steam Frigate Warrior --our first Iron-Clad, 1936. Creator: Unknown
H.M. Steam Frigate " Warrior" --our first " Iron-Clad", 1936. Cigarette Card No.25 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

Background imageIronclad Collection: Chatham, c1910. Creator: Unknown

Chatham, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Chatham, c1910. Launch of H.M.S. " Hercules", a modern Ironclad. Dockyard and Naval Station. Population, 26, 424. A warship of the British Royal Navy being launched at Chatham in Kent

Background imageIronclad Collection: Attack of the Monitor on the Merrimack, (1878). Creator: Albert Bobbett

Attack of the Monitor on the Merrimack, (1878). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Attack of the " Monitor" on the " Merrimack", (1878)

Background imageIronclad Collection: Battle of the Monitor and the Merrimack

Battle of the Monitor and the Merrimack, Hampton Roads, Virginia, 9 March 1862 (1862-1867)

Background imageIronclad Collection: Great Naval Victory in Mobile Bay, Aug. 5th 1864, pub. 1864. Creator: American School

Great Naval Victory in Mobile Bay, Aug. 5th 1864, pub. 1864. Creator: American School
Great Naval Victory in Mobile Bay, Aug. 5th 1864, pub. 1864, Currier & Ives, (colour lithograph). Rear Admiral David G Farragut (1801 - 1870); Admiral Franklin Buchanan (1800 - 1874)

Background imageIronclad Collection: The Chamber, Hampton Court, pub. 1838. Creator: Joseph Nash (1809-78)

The Chamber, Hampton Court, pub. 1838. Creator: Joseph Nash (1809-78)
The Chamber, Hampton Court, from Architecture of the Middle Ages, published 1838 (colour lithograph)

Background imageIronclad Collection: The Princess of Wales launching the new ironclad ship Alexandra, 1875

The Princess of Wales launching the new ironclad ship Alexandra, 1875

Background imageIronclad Collection: The First Battle Between Iron Ships of War, published c. 1862

The First Battle Between Iron Ships of War, published c. 1862
The First Battle Between Iron Ships of War, published c.1862 (colour lithograph)

Background imageIronclad Collection: The Confederate ironclad Merrimac sinking the USS Cumberland, 1862 (c1880)

The Confederate ironclad Merrimac sinking the USS Cumberland, 1862 (c1880). The Merrimac sank two Union ships in an attempt to break through their blockade, in Hampton Roads, Virginia

Background imageIronclad Collection: Lieutenant Cushings attack on the Albemarle, c1880

Lieutenant Cushings attack on the Albemarle, c1880
Lieutenant William B Cushings attack on the Albemarle, 1864 (c1880)

Background imageIronclad Collection: The Civil War in America - Naval Engagement in Hampton Roads... 1862

The Civil War in America - Naval Engagement in Hampton Roads... 1862
The Civil War in America - Naval Engagement in Hampton Roads: the Confederate Iron-Plated Steamer Merrimac (or Virginia) running into the federal sloop Cumberland, 1862. Hand-coloured later

Background imageIronclad Collection: The Battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia, 1 July 1862 (1862-1867)

The Battle of Malvern Hill, Virginia, 1 July 1862 (1862-1867). The gunboats Monitor and Galena covering the retreat

Background imageIronclad Collection: The fleet passing forts on the Mississippi

The fleet passing forts on the Mississippi, capture of New Orleans, 1862-1867. The Union Navy commanded by Admiral David Farragut captured New Orleans from the Confederacy in 1862

Background imageIronclad Collection: Bombardment of Island Number Ten

Bombardment of Island Number Ten, Mississippi River, 7 April 1862, (1862-1867). Union ironclad warships bombarding the Confederate-held fortified island in the Mississippi

Background imageIronclad Collection: French warship, l Ocean, 1868

French warship, l Ocean, 1868

Background imageIronclad Collection: French frigate, l Armide, 1867

French frigate, l Armide, 1867

Background imageIronclad Collection: Naval battle between the Austrian and Italian fleets

Naval battle between the Austrian and Italian fleets, 1866, (19th Century). The Battle of Lissa, fought in the Adriatic on 20 July 1866 during the Third Italian War of Independence

Background imageIronclad Collection: Battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, American Civil War, 1862 (1864)

Battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, American Civil War, 1862 (1864)

Background imageIronclad Collection: St Louis, Union gunboat, American Civil War, 1861-1865

St Louis, Union gunboat, American Civil War, 1861-1865. The earliest ironclad gunboat designed by American engineer James B Eads (1820-1887) to be employed by the Union side

Background imageIronclad Collection: French naval exercises, 1908

French naval exercises, 1908. The submarine Dorade surfacing to tell a nearby ironclad that she has been sunk. Illustration from Le Petit Journal. (Paris, 1908)


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