Admiralty Collection (page 5)

Martin van Tromp. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Martin van Tromp

Italian Commission To U.S.... 23 May 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Italian Commission To U.S.... 23 May 1917
Italian Commission To U.S. at Center: Sec. Lansing And H.R.H. Ferdinand Di Savoia, Prince of Udine, Count Vincenzo Macchi Di Cellere, Ambassador To U.S. at Rear, Left of Lansing. Borsarelli

'The Longford Castle Pictures; The Portrait of Admiral Adrian Pulido Pareja, after Diego Velasquez
The Longford Castle Pictures; The Portrait of Admiral Adrian Pulido Pareja, after Diego Velasquez, , 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41

'The Admiralty Board-Room in 1808; From a print published at the time, 1808. 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Admiralty Board-Room in 1808; From a print published at the time, 1808. 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

'Exterior of the Admiralty in 1731; From a print published at the time. 1731, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Exterior of the Admiralty in 1731; From a print published at the time. 1731, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

'The Admiralty Board Sitting at Whitehall, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Admiralty Board Sitting at Whitehall, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

La Marine Russe en 1914 et 1915; Les chefs de la Marine Russe : Vice-amiral Eberhahrdt... 1915. Creator: Unknown
La Marine Russe en 1914 et 1915; Les chefs de la Marine Russe : Vice-amiral Eberhahrdt, commandant en chef de l'escadre de la mer Noire, 1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

La Marine Russe en 1914 et 1915; Les chefs de la Marine Russe : Amiral Grigorovitch... 1915. Creator: Unknown
La Marine Russe en 1914 et 1915; Les chefs de la Marine Russe : Amiral Grigorovitch, ministre de la Marine, 1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

La Marine Russe en 1914 et 1915; Les chefs de la Marine Russe : Vice-amiral Kanine... 1915. Creator: Unknown
La Marine Russe en 1914 et 1915; Les chefs de la Marine Russe : Vice-amiral Kanine, successeur de l'amiral Essen, 1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

La Marine Russe en 1914 et 1915; Les chefs de la Marine Russe : Amiral Essen, ancien... 1915. Creator: Unknown
La Marine Russe en 1914 et 1915; Les chefs de la Marine Russe : Amiral Essen, ancien commandant en chef de l'escadre de la Baltique, 1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Admiral William Shepherd Benson, left, with member of British Royal Navy, between 1910 and 1920. American naval officer William S

Benson and Mayo, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Benson and Mayo, between 1910 and 1920
Benson and Mayo, between 1910 and 1920. US admirals William Shepherd Benson and Henry Thomas Mayo looking at a map of Mexico. Notepaper headed Office of Naval Operations'

Admiral Samuel McGowan, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Admiral Samuel McGowan, between 1910 and 1920
Admiral Samuel McGowan, between 1910 and 1920. US Navy officer

Admiral Samuel McGowan & C.J. Peoples, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Admiral Samuel McGowan & C.J
Admiral Samuel McGowan & C.J. Peoples, between 1910 and 1920. US Navy officers

Frances B. Johnston and Admiral Dewey on the deck of the U.S.S. Olympia, 1899. Creator: Unknown
Frances B. Johnston and Admiral Dewey on the deck of the U.S.S. Olympia, 1899

'Un Grand Marin; L Amiral Guepratte. 1916. Creator: Marius Bar
Un Grand Marin; L Amiral Guepratte, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"

Admirals of the Baltic and Black Sea Fleets, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Admirals of the Baltic and Black Sea Fleets, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Admiral William S. Benson Aboard The Mayflower, June 24, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Admiral William S
Admiral William S. Benson Aboard The Mayflower, June 24, 1917. The US president's yacht Mayflower transported a group of Belgian

Admiral William S. Benson Aboard The Mayflower, June 24, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Admiral William S
Admiral William S. Benson Aboard The Mayflower, June 24, 1917. The US president's yacht Mayflower transported a group of Belgian

Admiral Hamelin, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Admiral Hamelin, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Prince Menschikoff; The Russian People 1854, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Prince Menschikoff; The Russian People 1854, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Allied Commission To U.S. Boarding Mayflower For Trip To Mount Vernon: Admiral F.F. Fletcher, 1917. Dignitaries of the British & French War Commissions for World War I visit the home of George

Admiral Stephen B. Luce, US Navy, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Admiral Stephen B
Admiral Stephen B. Luce, US Navy, between 1910 and 1917. American naval officer Stephen Bleecker Luce: served with the Atlantic coast blockaders during the American Civil War

'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

Badger, Charles Johnston, Rear Admiral, U.S.N. Left, with Admiral Fiske, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Rear Admiral Charles Johnston Badger, U.S.N. Left, with Admiral Bradley Allen Fiske, 1914. US Navy officers

'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, August 29, 1891, 1891. Creator: Sydney Prior Hall
'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, August 29, 1891, 1891. The Visit of the French Fleet. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Visit of the French Fleet: Admiral Gervais on the Bridge of the "Marengo", 1891
'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

Admiral Sir Sidney Smith, 1823. Creator: Louis-Marie Autissier
Admiral Sir Sidney Smith, 1823

British Commission To U.S. - Gen. V.A. Lawford, Left, And Admiral Fletcher, U.S.N. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
British Commission To U.S. - Gen. V.A. Lawford, Left, And Admiral Fletcher, U.S.N. 1917

British Commission To U.S. - Admiral De Chair And Group, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. British Commission To U.S
British Commission To U.S. - Admiral De Chair And Group, 1917

British Commission To U.S. - Admiral De Chair And Group, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. British Commission To U.S
British Commission To U.S. - Admiral De Chair And Group, 1917

German Squadron - Peschwitz Von Rebener, Admiral, German Navy, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
German Squadron - Peschwitz Von Rebener, Admiral, German Navy, 1912

German Squadron Visit To U.S. German officers At Navy Dept. June 5. 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
German Squadron Visit To U.S. German officers At Navy Dept. June 5. Capt. J.L. Jaune; Adm. Paschwitz; Unident.; Capt. Mann, 1912

German Squadron Visit To U.S. German officers At Navy Dept. June 5. 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
German Squadron Visit To U.S. German officers At Navy Dept. June 5. Capt. J.L. Jaune; Adm. Paschwitz; Unident.; Capt. Mann, 1912

Marshal-Admiral the Marquis Togo Heihachiro, U.S.Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Marshal-Admiral the Marquis Togo Heihachiro, U.S.Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1911. [Marshal-Admiral the Marquis Togo Heihachiro and Captain John H. Gibbons

John Paul Jones - Dedication of Monument, Dewey; Porter; Father Russell At Right, 1912 April. Creator: Harris & Ewing
John Paul Jones - Dedication of Monument, 4/17/12, Dewey; Porter; Father Russell At Right, 1912 April. [Unveiling of the John Paul Jones Memorial, Washington, DC: Admiral George Dewey, General Porter]

John Paul Jones Statue unveiling, Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N. 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
John Paul Jones Statue unveiling, Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N. 1912. [US Navy officer George Dewey pulls a rope to unveil the John Paul Jones Memorial in Washington D.C

John Paul Jones - Dedication of Monument, 4/17/12, Dewey; Taft; Stimson; General Porter, 1912 April 17. [Unveiling of the John Paul Jones Memorial, Washington, DC: Admiral George Dewey

Rear Admiral William Shepherd Benson, U.S.N. Chief of Naval Operations, with Mrs. Benson, 1917
Rear Admiral William Shepherd Benson, US Navy, Chief of Naval Operations, with Mrs. Benson, 1917. Benson with wife Mary Augusta Wyse

Rear Admiral William Shepherd Benson, US Navy Chief of Naval Operations, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Rear Admiral William Shepherd Benson, US Navy Chief of Naval Operations, 1914

Rear Admiral William Shepherd Benson, US Navy Chief of Naval Operations, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Rear Admiral William Shepherd Benson, US Navy Chief of Naval Operations, 1914

Rear Admiral William Shepherd Benson, US Navy Chief of Naval Operations, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Rear Admiral William Shepherd Benson, US Navy Chief of Naval Operations, 1914

Sr. George Bridges Rodney, Rear Admiral of the Blue. 1780. Creator: James Watson
Sr. George Bridges Rodney, Rear Admiral of the Blue. 1780

Battleship Review - Maj. Thomas L. Rhoads; President Taft; Lt. Comdr. John... Gormley, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Battleship Review - Maj. Thomas L. Rhoads; President Taft; Lt. Comdr. John W. Timmonds; Comdr. Gormley, 1912. [US president with naval officers]

Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N. 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N. 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N. 1912. [Veteran of the American Civil War and the Spanish-American War]

Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N. 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N. 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N. 1912. [Veteran of the American Civil War and the Spanish-American War]

Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N. 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N. 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N. 1912. [Veteran of the American Civil War and the Spanish-American War]

The Rumyantsev Mansion on the English Embankment in St Petersburg, c. 1890. Creator: Anonymous
The Rumyantsev Mansion on the English Embankment in St Petersburg, c. 1890. Private Collection

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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.