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Sir Charles Napiers victory off Cape St Vincent, 5 July 1833 (c1857). Artist: DJ PoundSir Charles Napiers victory off Cape St Vincent, 5 July 1833 (c1857). Napier (1786-1860) fought the battle while in the Portuguese service under Admiral de Ponza
The Great Harry, man of war, the largest ship in the world during the reign of Henry VIII, c1857. Artist: T SherrattThe Great Harry, man of war, the largest ship in the world during the reign of Henry VIII, c1857. The ship, properly named the Henry Grace a Dieu, is contrasted with HMS Royal Albert, of 131 guns
Attack on Sidon by Commodore Charles Napier, 26 September 1840 (c1857). Artist: George GreatbatchAttack on Sidon by Commodore Charles Napier, 26 September 1840 (c1857). British, Turkish and Austrian ships bombarding Egyptian positions in the Lebanese port of Sidon during the Syrian War
Intrepid behaviour of Captain Charles Napier, 15 April 1809 (c1857). Artist: George GreatbatchIntrepid behaviour of Captain Charles Napier, 15 April 1809 (c1857). Napier, commanding the 18 gun brig HMS Recruit, fighting the much larger 74 gun French ship of the line Hautpoult in
The destruction of the Chinese war junk in Ansons Bay, 7 January 1841 (c1857). Artist: George GreatbatchThe destruction of the Chinese war junk in Ansons Bay, 7 January 1841 (c1857). The East India Companys steamer Nemesis, and the boats of the Sulphur
The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805 (c1857). Artist: Albert Henry PayneThe Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805 (c1857). Scene from the famous naval battle in which Admiral Lord Nelson decisively defeated the Spanish
Lord Howes victory over the French, 1st June 1794, (c1857). Artist: J RogersAdmiral Lord Howes victory over the French, 1 June 1794, (c1857). Earl Howe (1726-1799) commanded the English fleet that decisively defeated the French in the Battle of Ushant
Admiral Duncans victory over the Dutch fleet, North Sea, 11 October 1797, (c1857). Artist: J RogersAdmiral Duncans victory over the Dutch fleet, North Sea, 11 October 1797, (c1857). Adam Duncan (1731-1804), Viscount Duncan of Camperdown, defeating the Dutch fleet off Camperdown (north of Haarlem)
A Royal Navy 42 gun frigate, c1780 (c1890-c1893). Artist: William Frederick MitchellA Royal Navy 42 gun frigate, c1780 (c1890-c1893). A print from Her Majestys Navy Including its Deeds and Battles, by Lieut Chas Rathbone Low, Volume I, JS Virtue & Co, London, 1890-1893
HMS Nymphe, Royal Navy sloop, c1890-c1893. HMS Nymphe was a screw sloop launched in 1888. She was renamed three times, as HMS Wildfire (1906)
Royal Navy battle ship, c1760 (c1890-c1893). Flying the flag of the Royal Navys Blue Squadron. A print from Her Majestys Navy Including its Deeds and Battles, by Lieut Chas Rathbone Low, Volume I
HMS Magicienne, Royal Navy 2nd class cruiser, c1890-c1893. A Marathon class cruiser, HMS Magicienne was built in 1888 and sold in 1905
HMS Mohawk, Royal Navy 3rd class cruiser, c1890-c1893. Launched in 1886, HMS Mohawk was an Archer class torpedo cruiser. She was sold for scrap in 1905
HMS Calliope, Royal Navy 3rd class cruiser, c1890-c1893. A Calypso class cruiser, HMS Calliope entered service in 1887. In 1889 she survived an encounter with a tropical cyclone at Apia, Samoa
Royal Navy battle ship, c1650 (c1890-c1893). Artist: William Frederick MitchellRoyal Navy battle ship, c1650 (c1890-c1893). A print from Her Majestys Navy Including its Deeds and Battles, by Lieut Chas Rathbone Low, Volume I, JS Virtue & Co, London, 1890-1893
HMS Victoria, Royal Navy 1st class battleship, c1890-c1893. Artist: William Frederick MitchellHMS Victoria, Royal Navy 1st class battleship, c1890-c1893. Commissioned in 1890, HMS Victoria was the lead ship of her class of two battleships
HMS Victoria, Royal Navy 121 gun warship, c1859 (c1890-c1893). Artist: William Frederick MitchellHMS Victoria, Royal Navy 121 gun warship, c1859 (c1890-c1893). Launched in 1859, HMS Victoria was the last three decker ship of the line to enter service with the Royal Navy
HMS Hero, Royal Navy 2nd class battleship, c1890-c1893. Artist: William Frederick MitchellHMS Hero, Royal Navy 2nd class battleship, c1890-c1893. The second and final battleship of the Conqueror class, HMS Hero entered service in 1888
A 74 gun Royal Navy ship of the line, c1794 (c1890-c1893). Artist: William Frederick MitchellA 74 gun Royal Navy ship of the line, c1794 (c1890-c1893). A print from Her Majestys Navy Including its Deeds and Battles, by Lieut Chas Rathbone Low, Volume II, JS Virtue & Co, London, 1890-1893
HMS Colossus, Royal Navy 2nd class battleship, c1890-c1893. Artist: William Frederick MitchellHMS Colossus, Royal Navy 2nd class battleship, c1890-c1893. The lead ship of her class, HMS Colossus entered service in 1886
HMS Latona, Royal Navy 2nd class cruiser, c1890-c1893. Artist: William Frederick MitchellHMS Latona, Royal Navy 2nd class cruiser, c1890-c1893. An Apollo class cruiser launched in 1890, HMS Latona was converted to a minelayer in 1907. She was sold in 1920
HMS Undaunted, Royal Navy 1st class cruiser, c1890-c1893. Artist: William Frederick MitchellHMS Undaunted, Royal Navy 1st class cruiser, c1890-c1893. A cruiser of the Orlando class, HMS Undaunted was launched in 1886. She was sold for scrapping in 1907
A Royal Navy 28 gun frigate, c1794 (c1890-c1893). Artist: William Frederick MitchellA Royal Navy 28 gun frigate, c1794 (c1890-c1893). A print from Her Majestys Navy Including its Deeds and Battles, by Lieut Chas Rathbone Low, Volume II, JS Virtue & Co, London, 1890-1893
HMS Bramble, Royal Navy 1st class gunboat, c1890-c1893. Artist: William Frederick MitchellHMS Bramble, Royal Navy 1st class gunboat, c1890-c1893. HMS Bramble was launched in 1886. She was renamed HMS Cockatrice in 1896 and was sold in 1906
A Royal Navy 38 gun frigate, c1770 (c1890-c1893). Artist: William Frederick MitchellA Royal Navy 38 gun frigate, c1770 (c1890-c1893). A print from Her Majestys Navy Including its Deeds and Battles, by Lieut Chas Rathbone Low, Volume II, JS Virtue & Co, London, 1890-1893
HMS Royal Sovereign, Royal Navy 1st class battleship, c1890-c1893. Artist: William Frederick MitchellHMS Royal Sovereign, Royal Navy 1st class battleship, c1890-c1893. When she was launched in 1891, the battleship Royal Sovereign was the largest warship afloat
HMS Blenheim, Royal Navy 1st class cruiser, 1892. Artist: William Frederick MitchellHMS Blenheim, Royal Navy 1st class cruiser, 1892. HMS Blenheim was launched in 1890. She served with the Channel Fleet until 1908 when she was reclassified as a depot ship with the Mediterranean
HMS Speedwell, Royal Navy torpedo gunboat, 1892. Artist: William Frederick MitchellHMS Speedwell, Royal Navy torpedo gunboat, 1892. HMS Speedwell was launched in 1889. She was converted to a minesweeper in 1909 and sold in 1920
HMS Thrush, British 1st class gunboat, c1890-c1893. Artist: William Frederick MitchellHMS Thrush, British 1st class gunboat, c1890-c1893. Launched in 1889, HMS Thrush saw action in the 40 minute Anglo-Zanzibar War in 1896. She was also on active service during the Boer War
HMS Victory, British warship, c1890-c1893. Artist: William Frederick MitchellHMS Victory, British warship, c1890-c1893. HMS Victory was a first rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built between 1759 and 1765. She was Nelsons flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805
A Study of Sky and Sea from the Deck of a Vessel off Tarifa, 1901. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1901
The Mussel Gatherers, c1890. Artist: Colin HunterThe Mussel Gatherers, c1890
Looking out to sea from Mount Carmel, Israel, 1841. Artist: W FloydLooking out to sea from Mount Carmel, Israel, 1841. From Syria, the Holy land and Asia Minor, volume III, by John Carne, published by Fisher, Son & Co. (London, 1841)
The wreck of HMS Vanguard, 19th century. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume X, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co. (London, Paris and New York, 19th century)
Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Spain, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XXII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)
Yerba Buena (now San Francisco), California, 1837 (1937). Artist: Graham BakerYerba Buena (now San Francisco), California, 1837 (1937). From Old California, In Pictures and Story, by Stewart Edward White and published by Doubleday, Doran and Company (New York, 1937)
Iquique, Chile, 1895. As seen from the sea. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XXXVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)
Fishing boats at sunset near Yokohama, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodFishing boats at sunset near Yokohama, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Notes of Travel
Cowes Harbour, Isle of Wight, late 19th century
The entrance to Fowey Harbour, Cornwall, 19th century
Destruction of Pharaohs Host in the Red Sea, 1549, (1937). Artist: Domenico dalle GrecheDestruction of Pharaohs Host in the Red Sea, 1549, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937
Stormy Seascape, c1830, (1938). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Emrose and Sons Ltd
The Surrender of the Prince Royal. c1650-1700Artist: Willem van de Velde the YoungerThe Surrender of the Prince Royal
Trevaunance Cove, Cornwall Coast, 1937. Sights of Britain, third series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes
Yachting on Wroxham Broads, 1936. Sights of Britain, second series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes
Mullion Cove, Cornwall, 1936. Sights of Britain, second series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes
The lighthouse and cliffs at Beachy Head, 1936. Sights of Britain, second series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes
The iron-clad frigate, new ironsides, and two Ericsson batteries going into action at Charleston, 1863. A print from a supplement of The Illustrated London News, 9th May 1863. Hand-coloured later