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Whitby, 1824. Artist: JMW TurnerWhitby, 1824. From the Tate Gallery, London
The Speedy and El Gamo, c1802. Artist: Nicholas PocockThe Speedy and El Gamo, c1802. Commanded by Lord Cochrane (1775-1860), the British brig HMS Speedy captured the much larger Spanish frigate Gamo off Barcelona on 6 May 1801
Pilgrim Fathers boarding the Mayflower for their voyage to America. After painting by Bernard Gribble
Portsmouth, c1824-5, (1905). Artist: JMW TurnerPortsmouth, c1824-5. Painting held in the Tate, London. From The Connoisseur 1905 [Otto Limited, London, 1905.]
Napoleon goes aboard the Northumberland for his journey to St Helena, 8 August 1815, (c1850). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) surrendered to a British naval officer
Entrance to Regents Canal Dock, Limehouse, London, 1828. Artist: Frederick James HavellEntrance to Regents Canal Dock, Limehouse, London, 1828. View with boats and crew on Regents Canal and figures on the dockside
The Embarkation of Henry VIII at Dover c1540The Embarkation at Dover c1540. Henry VIII and his fleet setting sail from Dover to Calais on 31 May 1520 on the way to meet Francis I at The Field of Cloth of Gold
Arrival of Aeneas in Italy, the Dawn of the Roman Empire, (c1620-1680?). Artist: Claude LorrainArrival of Aeneas in Italy, the Dawn of the Roman Empire, (c1620-c1680?). Aeneas, hero of Troy, son of Anchises and Aphrodite (Venus)
Dutch Ship at Anchor off the Coast of Tsushima, 3rd month, 1859. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige IIDutch Ship at Anchor off the Coast of Tsushima, 3rd month, 1859
Ships in a Storm on a Rocky Coast, 1614-1618. Artist: Porcellis, Jan (1582 / 5-1632)Ships in a Storm on a Rocky Coast, 1614-1618. Found in the collection of the Hallwylska Museet, Stockholm
View near Limehouse Bridge, London, looking down the River Thames, 1751
Dancing between Decks, 1850. Creator: UnknownDancing between Decks, 1850. Emigrants leaving for the colonies: United States, Canada, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand
Dick Dock, or the Lobster and Crab, 1806. Scene outside an alehouse by the River Thames. A Greenwich Pensioner with a wooden leg takes the hand of a soldier
The auxiliary schooner La Cigale sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe auxiliary schooner La Cigale sailing close-hauled, 1913
The 76 ton schooner Lisette under sail. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe 76 ton schooner Lisette under sail. Lisette was built at Cowes in 1873
Whitehaven, Cumberland, 1814-1825. Artist: William DaniellWhitehaven, Cumberland, 1814-1825. From A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814 and 1825 by William Daniell
The Victory Returning from Trafalgar, in Three Positions, ca. 1806. Creator: JMW TurnerThe Victory Returning from Trafalgar, in Three Positions; The " Victory" returning from Trafalgar; The Victory returning from Trafalgar, ca. 1806
Off Valparaiso, 1899, (1938). Artist: J Greig PirieOff Valparaiso, 1899. Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]
The British Navy, 1837-1897, (early 20th century). Artist: TS CrowtherThe British Navy, 1837-1897, (early 20th century). A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London)
Seaport at sunset, 1639. Artist: Claude LorrainSeaport at sunset, 1639
Port of Antwerp in 1520. At this time, Antwerp was one of the main financial and trading centres of Western Europe. After a drawing by Albrecht Durer
The Spanish Armada which threatened England in July 1588. The ships of the Spanish fleet are shown in combat with British vessels
Calcutta, from Garden house reach, 1835. Creator: William DaniellCalcutta, from Garden house reach, 1835. From " The Oriental Annual, or Scenes in India", by William Daniell, R.A. [Bull and Churton, London, 1835]
The Red Sail. Artist: Rysselberghe, Theo van (1862-1926)The Red Sail. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Liege
HMS Beagle laid ashore, Rio Santa Cruz, Patagonia, South America, 1834 (1839). The Beagle, commanded by Robert Fitzroy, set sail on a 5-year voyage around the world in December 1831
Allegory with wolf and eagle, c1516 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da VinciAllegory with wolf and eagle, c1516 (1954). Found in the collection of the Royal Library, Windsor Castle, Windsor. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich. (London, 1954)
Title page of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, 1886. Treasure Island, Stevensons (1850-1894) classic adventure novel for children was first serialised as The Sea Cook: or
Daybreak at Shinagawa, ca. 1834. ca. 1834. Creator: Ando HiroshigeDaybreak at Shinagawa, ca. 1834
Valentia in 1857-1858 at the Time of the Laying of the Former Cable, 1865
Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, from Cromwell Fort: The Caroline Laying the Earthwire on July 21st, 1865, 1865
Furling Sail in the Pack, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert PontingFurling Sail in the Pack, c1910– 1913, (1913). Sailors on the Terra Nova. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)
South view of the Tower of London with boats on the River Thames, 1776
The Bay of Naples, 1841. Found in the collection of State Open-air Museum Peterhof, St. Petersburg
Black Joke engaging the Spanish Slave Brig El Almirante, 1 February 1829, 1830. Artist: Edward DuncanBlack Joke engaging the Spanish Slave Brig El Almirante in the Bight of Benin, 1 February 1829, 1830. Commanded by Lieutenant Henry Downes
East India Companys Packet Swallow, 1788. Artist: Thomas LunyEast India Companys Packet Swallow, 1788. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]
Dionysius in a sailing boat surrounded by dolphins, Ancient Greek dish (Krater), 530 BC. The boat is carrying a cargo of grapevines. Dionysius was the Ancient Greek god of wine
View of fortified city, 1493. A cog, a type of sailing vessel, can be seen in the foreground. A watergate gives access to the city at bottom right
Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Sweden: the royal party viewing Stockholm..., 1864. Creator: Mason JacksonVisit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Sweden: the royal party viewing Stockholm from the pavilion in the Mosebacke Garden - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864
The new iron screw steam-ship London, built for the Australian trade…, 1864. Creator: SmythThe new iron screw steam-ship London, built for the Australian trade by Messrs. Money, Wigram and Sons, at Blackwall, 1864. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.
The Custom-House and inner harbour, Colombo, Ceylon, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe Custom-House and inner harbour, Colombo, Ceylon [now Sri Lanka], 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Slinn and Co
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Silver parcel-gilt nef, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Silver parcel-gilt nef or ship of unusually large dimensions, the body of the ship and above the stand embossed with elaborate ornaments
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Silver-gilt nef, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Silver-gilt nef; the hull, with two tiers of guns; the deck, which takes off as a cover
Embarkation at Cape Coast Castle of the troops recalled from the Ashantee War, 1864. Creator: UnknownEmbarkation at Cape Coast Castle of the troops recalled from the Ashantee War, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Dr. Eames of H.M.S
Pekin, one of the European-Chinese Squadron, leaving Chefoo, Shantung, 1864. Creator: UnknownPekin, one of the European-Chinese Squadron, leaving Chefoo, Shantung, 1864. 'Chefoo Bluff; Green Island, Stick-up Rock; The China; Island of Kung-Kung-Tau; English naval stores; H.M
The new screw steam-ship Cuba, of the Cunard Liverpool and New York Line, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe new screw steam-ship Cuba, of the Cunard Liverpool and New York Line, 1864. Engraving from a drawing by Mr. Hugh Aird
The town and port of Nassau, New Providence, Bahama Islands, 1864. Creator: Mason JacksonThe town and port of Nassau, New Providence, Bahama Islands, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by an officer of the 1st West India Regiment
The fight between the Alabama and the Kearsarge, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe 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
The Deerhound rescuing a portion of the crew of The Alabama, 1864. Creator: UnknownThe Deerhound rescuing a portion of the crew of The Alabama, 1864. American Civil War - view of the sea battle off Cherbourg on 19th June, '...from the plan and information supplied by Mr