Admiralty Collection (page 23)

John Wilson Croker - 2
JOHN WILSON CROKER Statesman and writer, editor of Boswells Johnson; done when he was Secretary to the Admiralty. Date: 1780 - 1857

Pall Mall / Admiralty Arch
Pall Mall and Admiralty Arch Date: circa 1912

William Hewer
WILLIAM HEWER Commissioner of the Admiralty Date: 1642 - 1715

Thomas Grenville
THOMAS GRENVILLE statesman, First Lord of the Admiralty, and bibliophile Date: 1755 - 1846

Under His Masters Eye
Scene: Mediterranean, on board the Admiralty yacht " Enchantress" Mr Winston Churchill: " Any Home News?" Mr Asquith: " How can there be with you here?" Date: 1913

Ponty Bay, Bizerte (Bizerta), Tunisia, North Africa
Maritime buildings at Ponty Bay, Bizerte (Bizerta), Tunisia, North Africa. Date: circa 1910

Cabinet changes: new ministers and where they work
The four promotions of the Liberal Ministry: Mr Reginald M Kenna, First Lord Admiralty; Mr Walter Runciman, President of the Board of Education; The Earl of Crewe

Winston Churchill as First Lord of the Admiralty, a post to which he was appointed in October 1911. Pictured wearing a flying helmet with members of the British army and air force

Zeebrugge raid reconstruction at Wembley
A page from The Illustrated London News, 18 October 1924, showing two pictures of a reconstruction of the Zeebrugge raid carried out by the Royal Navy towards the end of World War One (23 April 1918)

The A. B. who asked for a light! By H. M. Bateman
" Shocking! The A.B. who asked for a light!" Two high-ranking naval officers are aghast when an able seaman asks if he can borrow a light. Date: 1917

Sopwith Admiralty Type 807 two seater seaplane, produced in 1914. Seen here is serial no. 807, the first to be delivered to the RNAS. Date: circa 1914-1915

Short Admiralty Type 310 torpedo bomber seaplane
Short Admiralty Type 310 two-seater torpedo bomber seaplane, first flown in July 1916. Seen here is serial no. N1303, the 14th Type 310 to be built. Date: circa 1916-1917

Short Admiralty Type 41 first flown in April 1912, three of these two seaters were built and used on coastal patrols early in the war

Churchill, Winston Spencer as First Lord of Admiralty

Admiralty AD Navyplane, beached, (side view)

The Admiralty and the Mobile Defense, Alger - Algiers
L AmirautÚáÑt la Defense Mobile - The Admiralty and the Mobile Defense, Alger/Algiers, Algeria. Date: 1910s

The Sphere London Season cover by Matania
Front cover of The Sphere magazines special guide to the London Season showing Guards in bearskin helmets marching down the Mall through Admiralty Arch

BORBON Y BORBON, Enrique Mar�Fernando de. Spanish
ENRIQUE. prince de BOURBON Spanish (?) prince, killed in a duel with the duc de Montpensier. Or is he a French prince in exile ? Date: 1823 - 1870

HMS Bruce, British flotilla leader and destroyers
HMS Bruce (D81), British Admiralty type (Scott class) flotilla leader, with W-class destroyers HMS Wild Swan (D62) and HMS Wishart (D67), at Wei Hai Wei, China. Date: circa 1920s

HMS Vidette, British destroyer
HMS Vidette (D48), British Admiralty V-class destroyer. Date: circa 1920s

A Naval Display - Armistice celebrations outside Admiralty
The colours outside the old Admiralty building on Armistice Day in London showing a vehicle carrying sailors and others past the flags. Date: 1918

Edward Seymour, 12th Duke of Somerset, British Whig aristocrat and politician, who served in various cabinet positions in the mid-19th century, including that of First Lord of the Admiralty

Collection of ephemera relating to the Wilfrid J Jenkins
A collection of ephemera relating to the Wilfrid J. Jenkins - H.M.S. Mersey, 1915. Copy of Naval Signal, dated 11.11.18 sent at 10.56 a.m

Hats off to the First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchi
Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty during the first two years of the First World War, pictured with his wife, Clementine on their way to the Houses of Parliament

Bravo Winston! Churchill as First Lord of the Admiralty, WW
Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty pictured at the outbreak of the First World War, when he ensured rapid naval mobilisation of the fleet

Winston Churchill in 1915
Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965), Civil Head of the Admiralty in 1915. This photograph was taken during the political crisis

Coronation Procession of George V through Admiralty Arch
The Coronation procession of King George V passing along the Mall and through Admiralty Arch into Trafalgar Square on its way to Westminster Abbey. Date: 1911

Sir Eric Campbell-Geddes - British politician
Sir Eric Campbell-Geddes (18751937) - British businessman and Conservative politician. Served as First Lord of the Admiralty (1917-1919) and First Minister of Transport (1919-1921). Date: 1926

Prince Louis of Battenberg
Prince Louis Alexander of Battenberg (1854-1921), photographed around 1912 when he succeeded Sir Francis Bridgeman as First Sea Lord of the Admiralty

Delivery of beds to the Admiralty, London, WW1
A delivery of beds to the Admiralty in London, so that employees may stay on the premises overnight to deal with emergencies during the First World War. Date: September 1914

Crowds outside Buckingham Palace, London, WW1
Crowds of people outside Buckingham Palace, London, on the night of the declaration of war against Germany. Inset is a photograph of the Prince of Wales (the future Edward VIII)

Royal Wedding- processional route & leaving for honeymoon
A photograph of Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten leaving the Palace for Waterloo as they leave for honeymoon

Admiralty 1751
The Admiralty Date: 1751

Whitehall Admiralty
The Admiralty, whence Britannia rules the waves... Date: circa 1850

Sir Charles Wager
SIR CHARLES WAGER naval commander, Admiral of the White and first Lord of the Admiralty. Date: 1666 - 1743

John Walter Tarleton
Rear-Admiral JOHN WALTER TARLETON Naval commander, Junior Lord of Admiralty Date: CIRCA 1874

W H Smith Cartoon 2
WILLIAM HENRY SMITH depicted as First Lord of the Admiralty, not feeling altogether at ease in his new job. Date: 1825 - 1891

Charles Saunders - 1
SIR CHARLES SAUNDERS British naval commander, First Lord of the Admiralty Date: 1713? - 1775

Charles Saunders - 2
SIR CHARLES SAUNDERS British naval commander, First Lord of the Admiralty Date: 1713? - 1775

Charles Small Pybus
CHARLES SMALL PYBUS statesman, commissioner of the admiralty in 1791 Date: circa 1791

Sir Alex. Johnston - 2
Sir ALEXANDER JOHNSTON Statesman, when chief justice of the admiralty court in the island of Ceylon. Date: 1775 - 1849

George Ward Hunt - 1
GEORGE WARD HUNT Statesman, chancellor of the exchequer, first lord of the admiralty etc. Date: 1825 - 1877

George Ward Hunt - 2
GEORGE WARD HUNT Statesman, chancellor of the exchequer, first lord of the admiralty etc. Date: 1825 - 1877

George Ward Hunt - 3
GEORGE WARD HUNT Statesman, chancellor of the exchequer, first lord of the admiralty etc. Date: 1825 - 1877

Edward Hawke - 2
EDWARD first baron HAWKE British naval commander who distinguished himself at La Rochelle 1747 and Quiberon Bay 1759; later First Lord of the Admiralty, Date: 1705 - 1781

Admiralty Paris 1865 Etching laid paper Plate
Artokoloro

Le Ministere de la Marine Admiralty Paris 1865
Artokoloro

ALGERIA: ALGIERS, c1899. The harbor and the admiralty at Algiers, Algeria. Photochrome, c1899

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"Admiralty: A Legacy of Exploration and Leadership" The history of the admiralty is intertwined with tales of courage, exploration, and leadership. From the ill-fated expedition of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror in 1845 to the valiant Captain Francis Crozier's command on HMS Terror, these stories echo through time. One cannot discuss the admiralty without mentioning Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, a legendary figure whose exploits during battles like Trafalgar in 1798-1799 still inspire awe. The artistic rendition by Henry Bone captures his commanding presence perfectly. The Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by ice in Barrow exemplify the challenges faced by sailors navigating treacherous Arctic waters. These brave men pushed boundaries in their quest for discovery. Even amidst war, as seen in Churchill's photo from May 1915, the admiralty remained steadfast. Their strategic decisions shaped naval operations during World War I. Captain Sir John Franklin's tragic fate serves as a reminder of the risks undertaken by those who ventured into uncharted territories. His ill-fated Arctic expedition ended tragically but sparked further exploration. Russia's frozen Neva River showcases how even formidable forces can be tamed by nature's icy grip. It highlights both Russia's maritime heritage and its ability to adapt to extreme conditions. Mr Winston Churchill, First Lord alongside Admiral Lord Fisher symbolizes collaboration between political leaders and military minds—a partnership crucial for effective governance at sea. Looking back further into history brings us to Samuel Pepys—an influential figure responsible for modernizing Britain’s navy during his tenure as Secretary to the Admiralty from 1673-1679. His reforms laid foundations that endure today. Algiers' bustling harbor view reminds us that naval power extends beyond British shores—international relations were vital for maintaining control over important trade routes throughout history. Finally, witnessing trials of anchors at Royal Dockyard Sheerness offers insight into meticulous preparations undertaken to ensure the safety and efficiency of naval operations.