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Admiral Gervais Collection

Background imageAdmiral Gervais Collection: The Visit of the French Fleet: The Banquet at the Town Hall, 1891. Creator: Frank Dadd

The Visit of the French Fleet: The Banquet at the Town Hall, 1891. Creator: Frank Dadd
The Visit of the French Fleet: The Banquet at the Town Hall, Admiral Gervais Returning Thanks, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageAdmiral Gervais Collection: The Visit of the French Fleet: Admiral Gervais on the Bridge of the 'Marengo'

The Visit of the French Fleet: Admiral Gervais on the Bridge of the "Marengo"drawn from life, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Background imageAdmiral Gervais Collection: Admiral Gervais (colour litho)

Admiral Gervais (colour litho)
2807666 Admiral Gervais (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Gervais, French admiral who commanded the French naval manoeuvres in the Mediterranean)

Background imageAdmiral Gervais Collection: Admiral Gervais before the Board of Inquiry (colour litho)

Admiral Gervais before the Board of Inquiry (colour litho)
2818700 Admiral Gervais before the Board of Inquiry (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral Gervais before the Board of Inquiry)

Background imageAdmiral Gervais Collection: The Furieux, One of the French Squadron under Admiral Gervais at Portsmouth (engraving)

The Furieux, One of the French Squadron under Admiral Gervais at Portsmouth (engraving)
1591862 The Furieux, One of the French Squadron under Admiral Gervais at Portsmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Furieux)

Background imageAdmiral Gervais Collection: Admiral Gervais (colour litho)

Admiral Gervais (colour litho)
2818218 Admiral Gervais (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral Gervais. Commander of the French Navys Northern Battleship Division. L Amiral Gervais)

Background imageAdmiral Gervais Collection: Vice-Admiral Gervais, commander of the French Mediterranean Fleet (engraving)

Vice-Admiral Gervais, commander of the French Mediterranean Fleet (engraving)
2789468 Vice-Admiral Gervais, commander of the French Mediterranean Fleet (engraving) by Pirou, Eugene (fl.1884-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vice-Admiral Gervais)

Background imageAdmiral Gervais Collection: Admiral Gervais in front of the investigation board, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle

Admiral Gervais in front of the investigation board, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Admiral Gervais in front of the investigation board, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 15th December 1895


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Admiral Gervais: A Distinguished French Naval Officer In the world of naval history, one name that stands out is Admiral Gervais. With his remarkable leadership skills and unwavering dedication to his country, Raymond-Emile Gervais left an indelible mark on the French Navy. From the captivating lithographs depicting Admiral Gervais in various settings, it becomes evident that he was a man of great importance. Whether it was "Admiral Gervais before the Board of Inquiry" or "The retirement of Vice-Admiral Gervais, " each image portrays a different facet of his illustrious career. One engraving showcases "The Furieux, " a formidable vessel under Admiral Gervais' command as part of the French Squadron stationed at Portsmouth. Another engraving captures a historic meeting between Admiral Lord Clanwilliam and Admiral Gervais aboard the Fire Queen at Spithead, highlighting their diplomatic interactions. Amongst these depictions lies an intriguing lithograph titled "The visit of the French Fleet. " Here we see Admiral Gervais standing resolutely on the bridge of the mighty ship named "Marengo. " It symbolizes not only his commanding presence but also France's strong naval prowess during this era. However, beyond his military achievements, there were moments when life intertwined with duty. One such instance is depicted in "The Funeral of the Queen of Denmark. " This lithograph immortalizes Admiral Gervais paying respects during her service held at Roskilde Cathedral—a testament to his compassion and international relations. As time went by, even after retiring from active service, Vice-Admiral Gervais continued to be revered for his contributions. The color lithograph entitled simply "Admiral Gervais" serves as a reminder that greatness endures long after one's official duties have ceased. Moreover, another engraving shows us how significant events like "The Czars Visit to France" were witnessed by Admiral Gervais.

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