Warship Collection (page 38)

Damaged anti-aircraft gun on the British battleship HMS Malaya, off the coast of Portugal, 1937. The damage occurred in a collision with the Dutch steamer Kertosono

Ted and pals, three Royal Navy sailors on board a warship, c1920s-c1930s(?). Possibly the battleship HMS Malaya

HMS Iron Duke, British battleship, c1936-c1937. Launched in 1912, HMS Iron Duke was named in honour of the Duke of Wellington

Opening of the Suez Canal, Egypt, 1869. Arrival of Eugenie, Empress of the French, on board the Aigle, at Port Said. The British squadron are firing their guns in salute

Aerial view of the German battleship SMS Schlesien, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933). The Schlesien ( Silesia ) was a pre-dreadnought battleship launched in 1906

Aerial view of the German light cruiser Karlsruhe, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933)
Aerial view of the German light cruiser Karlsruhe, c1931 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932, Dresden, 1933

Capture of Ting-hai, Chusan, China, 1841 (19th century). Artist: Edward Paxman Brandard
Capture of Ting-hai, Chusan, China, 1841 (19th century). From a sketch on the spot, by Lieutenant White, Royal Marines. The Chinese city of Zhousan was captured by the British in 1840

Siege of La Rochelle, France, 1627 (1882-1884). During the Renaissance, La Rochelle adopted Protestant ideas, and from 1568 became a centre for the Huguenots

Serving out a days fresh meat ration on board HMS Talbot, 1896. Artist: WM Crockett
Serving out a days fresh meat ration on board HMS Talbot, 1896. The Talbot was a cruiser that entered service in September 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896

Diver and his apparatus on board HMS Blake, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Diver and his apparatus on board HMS Blake, 1896. HMS Blake was an armoured cruiser launched in 1889. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 18th September 1896

Three petty officers on board the cruiser HMS Theseus, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Three petty officers on board the cruiser HMS Theseus, 1896. The Theseus was launched in 1892. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 21st August 1896

Reefing topsails on board the training ship HMS Impregnable, Devonport, Devon, 1896. Artist: WM Crockett
Reefing topsails on board the training ship HMS Impregnable, Devonport, Devon, 1896. HMS Impregnable was a second-rate ship of the line that became a training ship at Devonport in 1862

Spell Oh! after dinner on board the Blake, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Spell Oh! after dinner on board the Blake, 1896. HMS Blake was an armoured cruiser launched in 1889. In 1896 she was serving with the Channel Fleet

The champion duty boat crew of HMS Hawke, 1896. Artist: R Ellis
The champion duty boat crew of HMS Hawke, 1896. The duty boats crew who carried of the championship in this class during two successive years, 1894 and 1895

The champion stokers cutter crew of HMS Hawke, 1896. Artist: R Ellis
The champion stokers cutter crew of HMS Hawke, 1896. The champion stokers cutters crew of the first class cruiser Hawke, of the Mediterranean Fleet

The lads of the training ship HMS Impregnable, 1896. Artist: WM Crockett
The lads of the training ship HMS Impregnable, 1896. HMS Impregnable was a second-rate ship of the line that became a training ship at Devonport in 1862

The company of the first class cruiser, HMS Imperieuse, 1896. Artist: A Debenham
The company of the first class cruiser, HMS Imperieuse, 1896. Launched in 1883, HMS Imperieuse was an armoured cruiser. From 1896 until 1899 she was flagship of the Royal Navys Pacific Station

Engine room ratings on board HMS Majestic, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Engine room ratings on board HMS Majestic, 1896. Launched in 1894, Magnificent was one of the 9 Majestic class battleships built by the Royal Navy

A holophote on board HMS Imperieuse, 1896. Artist: A Debenham
A holophote on board HMS Imperieuse, 1896. A holophote is a lamp which incorporates lenses or reflectors to collect the light and throw it in a particular direction. They are used in lighthouses

A message for the captain of the battleship HMS Magnificent, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
A message for the captain of the battleship HMS Magnificent, 1896. Captain Charles James Barlow, Flag Captain to Rear-Admiral Alington

Torpedo instruction on board HMS Theseus, 1896. Artist: W Gregory
Torpedo instruction on board HMS Theseus, 1896. Four sailors with a Whitehead torpedo. The Theseus was a cruiser launched in 1892

The company of the battleship HMS Howe, 1896. Artist: R Ellis
The company of the battleship HMS Howe, 1896. Launched in 1885, HMS Howe was the last ship of the Admiral class of battleships. She served with the Mediterranean fleet from 1893 until 1896

Admiral Lord Walter Kerr and his officers on the quarterdeck of his flagship, HMS Majestic, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Admiral Lord Walter Kerr and his officers on the quarterdeck of his flagship, HMS Majestic, 1896. Kerr (1839-1927) commanded the Channel Squadron from 1895 until 1897

At drill with a 6 inch quick firing gun on board the battleship HMS Resolution, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
At drill with a 6 inch quick firing gun on board the battleship HMS Resolution, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 15th May 1896

Bluejackets of the torpedo boat destroyer HMS Sturgeon, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Bluejackets of the torpedo boat destroyer HMS Sturgeon, 1896. The Sturgeon was launched in 1894 and was attached to the Channel Squadron

A diver from the battleship HMS Camperdown in his divers dress, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
A diver from the battleship HMS Camperdown in his divers dress, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 1st May 1896

On board the torpedo-boat destroyer HMS Sturgeon, 1896. Artist: W Gregory
On board the torpedo-boat destroyer HMS Sturgeon, 1896. The Sturgeon was launched in 1894. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 17th April 1896

Jack in his watch below on board HMS Alexandra, 1896. Artist: W Gregory
Jack in his watch below on board HMS Alexandra, 1896. HMS Alexandra was a broadside ironclad battleship launched in 1875. From 1891 until 1901 she was flagship of the reserve at Portland

HMS Duke of Wellington firing a Royal Salute as flagship at Portsmouth, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Symonds & Co
HMS Duke of Wellington firing a Royal Salute as flagship at Portsmouth, Hampshire, 1896. Powered by both sail and steam, the Duke of Wellington was a 131 gun first-rate ship of the line launched in

The training ship HMS St Vincent at Portsmouth, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Symonds & Co
The training ship HMS St Vincent at Portsmouth, Hampshire, 1896. Launched in 1815, she was one of three sister 120 gun first-rates, the Nelson, the Howe and the St Vincent

Rear-Admiral Arthur Alingtons cabin on board his flagship, HMS Magnificent, 1896. Artist: W Gregory
Rear-Admiral Arthur Alingtons cabin on board his flagship, HMS Magnificent, 1896. Launched in 1894, Magnificent was one of the 9 Majestic class battleships built by the Royal Navy

Rear-Admiral Arthur Alington and his Flag Lieutenant, William George Elmhirst Ruck-Keene, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Rear-Admiral Arthur Alington and his Flag Lieutenant, William George Elmhirst Ruck-Keene, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 31st January 1896

Some of the stokers of the battleship HMS Camperdown, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Some of the stokers of the battleship HMS Camperdown, 1896. On 22nd June 1893 the Camperdown collided with another battleship, HMS Victoria, while on exercises in the Mediterranean

Ambulance drill on board the cruiser HMS Tartar, 1896. Artist: W Gregory
Ambulance drill on board the cruiser HMS Tartar, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 17th January 1896

A look-out on the bridge of a British warship, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
A look-out on the bridge of a British warship, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 17th January 1896

The battleship HMS Resolution, Portsmouth, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
The battleship HMS Resolution, Portsmouth, Hampshire, 1896. Just astern is her sister ship Royal Sovereign. The battleships of the Royal Sovereign class were the largest warships in the world when

Issuing rum on board HMS Royal Sovereign, 1896. Artist: W Gregory
Issuing rum on board HMS Royal Sovereign, 1896. Half a gill of rum is allowed to each man. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 3rd January 1896

Pay day on board HMS Royal Sovereign, 1895. Artist: Gregory & Co
Pay day on board HMS Royal Sovereign, 1895. When she was launched in 1891, the battleship Royal Sovereign was the largest warship afloat. Eight ships of the Royal Sovereign class were built

On the forecastle of HMS Royal Sovereign, 1895. Artist: Gregory & Co
On the forecastle of HMS Royal Sovereign, 1895. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 20th December 1895. When she was launched in 1891

Drill with a light gun on board HMS Camperdown, 1895. Artist: Gregory & Co
Drill with a light gun on board HMS Camperdown, 1895. HMS Camperdown was an Admiral class battleship launched in 1885. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 20th December 1895

Signalling by semaphore on board HMS Camperdown, 1895. Artist: Gregory & Co
Signalling by semaphore on board HMS Camperdown, 1895. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 20th December 1895

Lewis Powell, member of the Lincoln assassination plot, 1865 (1955). Also known as Lewis Payne, Powell (1844-1865) was one of four people hanged for their involvement in the conspiracy to assassinate

View of Kronstadt, Russia, 1882-1884. The forts of Kronstadt protected the sea approaches to St Petersburg from the British and French fleets during the Crimean War

Attack on the French invasion flotilla at Boulogne, France, 15-16 August 1801 (1882-1884). In the summer of 1801 Napoleon was massing troops on the northern French coast in order to attempt an

Combat between Roman and Veneti vessels, Loire river, 56 BC (1882-1884). Artist: Dietrich
Combat between Roman and Veneti vessels, Loire river, 56 BC (1882-1884). The Veneti were a Gallic tribe that inhabited Brittany

Conning tower of a mine-laying German U-boat, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Conning tower of a mine-laying German U-boat, World War I, 1914-1918. Stereoscopic card detail

Four torpedo tubes in the forward compartment of a German U-boat, World War I, 1918. View inside U-135, which surrendered on 20th November 1918. Stereoscopic card detail

Sunken warship HMS Vindictive, Ostend, Belgium, World War I, 1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Sunken warship HMS Vindictive, Ostend, Belgium, World War I, 1918. A cruiser launcehed in 1897, HMS Vindictive was modified in 1918 with her guns replaced by howitzers

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