Admiralty Collection (page 6)

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

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

Colossal Statue of Lord Nelson, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Colossal Statue of Lord Nelson, 1850....colossal statues of the greatest military and naval hero of our age - the Duke of Wellington and Lord Nelson - have been sculptured in stone by Mr, Milligan

An Irish Union!, published January 30, 1799. Creator: Isaac Cruikshank
An Irish Union!, published January 30, 1799

Luidewijk Boisot, Admiral of Zeeland, plate four from Quatuor Personae, 1649. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Luidewijk Boisot, Admiral of Zeeland, plate four from Quatuor Personae, 1649

Bronze Alto-Rilievo, by Woodington, for the Nelson Monument, Trafalgar-Square... 1850. Creator: Unknown
Bronze Alto-Rilievo, by Woodington, for the Nelson Monument, Trafalgar-Square - the Battle of the Nile, 1850. The second alto-relievo has just been placed upon the Nelson Column

Bronze Relief, by Ternouth, for the Nelson Monument, Trafalgar-Square... 1850. Creator: Unknown
Bronze Relief, by Ternouth, for the Nelson Monument, Trafalgar-Square - the Bombardment of Copenhagen, 1850. The Bombardment of Copenhagen is the incident in the life of the great Admiral forming

Portrait of John Lockhart, Esquire, c. 1770. Creator: James McArdell
Portrait of John Lockhart, Esquire, c. 1770

Lieut. Com. Takeshita, 1905. Creator: Unknown
Lieut. Com. Takeshita, 1905

Lieut. Com. Takeshita and Mr. Sato, 1905. Creator: Unknown
Lieut. Com. Takeshita and Mr. Sato, 1905

View of Vladivostok, Russia, from the Bay of the Golden Horn, 1899. Creator: Eleanor Lord Pray
View of Vladivostok, Russia, from the Bay of the Golden Horn, 1899. Showing boats in the harbor. In the distance are market stalls by the shore, the Governor's House above them

"Webber, " a naval officer or ship captain, three-quarter length portrait, standing...1894 or 95
"Webber, " a naval officer or ship captain, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing left, holding sword, 1894 or 1895

Winston Churchill (First Lord of the Admiralty), (1919). Creator: Reginald Haines
Winston Churchill (First Lord of the Admiralty), (1919). Portrait of British politician Winston Churchill (1874-1965) who was First Lord of the Admiralty during the First World War

Lord Anson, (1829). Creator: J Jenkins
Lord Anson, (1829). Portrait of English naval commander George Anson, Baron Anson (1697-1762). Anson commanded a Royal Navy squadron of 6 ships sent to attack Spanish interests in South America at

The Death of Nelson, 1859-64, (1938). Artist: Daniel Maclise
The Death of Nelson, 1859-64. The death of Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1804) at the Battle of Trafalgar. From the collection of the National Museums, Liverpool

The uniform Admiral Lord Nelson wore when he was killed at the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. Nelson was shot and fatally wounded by a French sharpshooter during the battle

Murray Hotel, Admiralty, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Parade of St James Park, London 18th century
6266249 Parade of St James Park, London 18th century by Canaletto, Antonio (1697-1768) (after); (add.info.: A view of the Parade of St)

Churchill in Admirals uniform, 1946. Creator: Unknown
Churchill in Admirals uniform, 1946. On 14 August 1946, King George VI conferred upon Winston Churchill (1874-1965) the ancient honour of the appointment as Lord Warden

Midget Submarine superstructure, 1943
Also built in the Carriage and Wagon Works at Swindon were 50 of these midget submarine superstructures which were produced for the Admiralty

Prince Rupert, (1619-1682), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Prince Rupert, (1619-1682), 1830. Prince Rupert of the Rhine (1619-1682) German army officer, admiral, scientist and colonial governor in Canada

Ruyter, (1607-1676), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Ruyter, (1607-1676), 1830. Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676) Dutch admiral during the Anglo-Dutch Wars, folk hero known for his part in the Raid on the Medway

Lord Hood, (1724- 1816), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Lord Hood, (1724- 1816), 1830. Admiral Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood (1724- 1816) Royal Navy officer. Served in the War of the Austrian Succession, the Seven Years War

Admiral Sir John Rushworth Jellicoe, K. C
Admiral Sir John Rushworth Jellicoe, K.C.B. K.C.V.O. c1916, (c1920). Portrait of Admiral Sir John Rushworth Jellicoe (1859-1935), British First Sea Lord during the First World War

Germans at the Front! 22 June 1900, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Germans at the Front! 22 June 1900, (1936). Die Deutschen An Die Front! 22 Juni 1900. Episode during the Boxer Rebellion in China - European powers at the Xigu fort on the banks of the Pei-ho River

Queen Mary, King George V and crew on board HMY Victoria and Albert, 1925. Creator
Queen Mary, King George V and crew on board HMY Victoria and Albert, 1925. Group portrait of King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) with the crew of the royal yacht Victoria and Albert

Queen Mary and King George V on board HMY Victoria and Albert, 1930. Creator
Queen Mary and King George V on board HMY Victoria and Albert, 1930. Group portrait of King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) with the crew of the royal yacht Victoria and Albert

September, 1939, Winston Churchill Returns to the Admiralty, 1939 (1955). On 3 September 1939, Britain declared war on Germany

The deck of HMS Victory, 1805. Artist: Newton & Co
The deck of HMS Victory, 1805. Scen during the Battle of Trafalgar, at which Victory was Admiral Lord Nelsons flagship. The British defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet

The death of Admiral Lord Nelson, 1805 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
The death of Admiral Lord Nelson, 1805 (c1857). During the Battle of Trafalgar, which would prove to be his greatest victory

Nelsons First Farewell, 1926. Artist: George William Joy
Nelsons First Farewell, 1926. One of Britains greatest military figures, Admiral Nelson (1758-1805) was the victor at a number of naval battles in the Napoleonic Wars

George Byng, Viscount Torrington, 1837. Artist: WH Mote
George Byng (1668-1733), 1st Viscount Torrington, 1837. Byng was a British Admiral and statesman of the late 17th and early 18th centuries

The Battle of Trafalgar, 1805, (c1850s). Scene on HMS Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, where the British navy decisively defeated the Franco-Spanish fleet

Rear-Admiral Sir William Nathan Wright Hewett, 1882. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Rear-Admiral Sir William Nathan Wright Hewett, 1882. Hewett (1834-1888) entered the Royal Navy as a volunteer in 1847. Awarded the Victoria Cross for his exploits at the Battle of Inkerman in 1854

They have done for me at last, Hardy, said Nelson, 1805, (1905). Artist: As Forrest
They have done for me at last, Hardy, said Nelson, 1805, (1905). Nelson dies at the Battle of Trafalgar. Illustration from Our Island Story by H E Marshall, published by T C & E C Jack Ltd

Admiral Togo visiting Russian Admiral Rozhestvensky in hospital, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-5
Admiral Togo, victor of the Battle of the Sea of Japan, visiting the defeated Russian Admiral Rozhestvensky in hospital. Russo-Japanese War, 1904-5

Admiral Hamelin, of the French Navy, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Admiral Hamelin, of the French Navy, 1858. Ferdinand Alphonse Hamelin was born in 1796 and commenced his career in the French navy in his eleventh year...In 1827 he rendered valuable services to

Jens Holgersen Ulfstand cures the abbot of Bækkeskov of his obesity by forcing him to work... 1845
Jens Holgersen Ulfstand cures the abbot of Baekkeskov of his obesity by forcing him to work in his smithy, 1845

U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, 1901. Midshipmen, class of 1902, incl. James O. Richardson, sit on Second Class Bench in semi-circle in front of Tripoli Monument

First Philippine Commission: Jacob G. Schurman, Admiral Dewey, Charels Denby and Dean... 1899. Creator: Unknown
First Philippine Commission: Jacob G. Schurman, Admiral Dewey, Charels Denby, and Dean C. Worcester (Gen. Elwell S. Otis not present), 1899

Captain William Hutcheson Hall, R.N. F.R.S. 1854. Creator: Unknown
Captain Hall, R.N. F.R.S. 1854. British naval officer who...distinguished himself by his bravery in the expedition to the Baltic...[He] was appointed to the command of the H E I.C's war-steamer

The Admiralty Pub sign, London, England, UK

The Admiralty pavillions, built in 1773, Catherine Park, Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo), near St. Petersburg, Russia

Bank of China and Lippo Centre at dusk, Admiralty, Hong Kong

Russia, St. Petersburg, Television Tower, Peter and Paul Fortress, and the Admiralty from St. Isaac Cathedral

Russia, St Petersburg, Admiralty building, now as a naval college

Russia, St. Petersburg, Center, Peter and Paul Fortress, Admiralty and Hermitage Museum from St. Isaac Cathedral

Traffic passing along street at dusk, Admiralty, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

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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.