Armada Collection

The Armada in sight, Plymouth hoe, 1880, (1911). Artist: John Seymour Lucas
The Armada in sight, Plymouth hoe, 1880, (1911). A depiction of the apocryphal story that Sir Francis Drake (c1540-1596) played a game of bowls in Plymouth Hoe in 1588 while waiting for the tide to

Spanish Armada - Golden Lion attacks Santa Ana
An Armada episode, the Golden Lion attacking the Santa Ana of the Spanish Armada on 25 July 1588. Date: 1588

Spanish Armada, 1588
Defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English navy, 1588. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Spanish Armada Defeated
The Spanish Armada is defeated by the sailors of the English fleet in the Channel

The Last of the Spanish Armada (c. 1884). Stannus, Anthony Carey 1830-1919. Date: 1884 (circa)

Spanish Armada
Lisbon (1588). Departure of the Spanish Armada (Invincible Fleet) towards England. Litography. Date: 1588

Drake Plays Bowls
Drake, learning that the Spanish Armada has been sighted approaching England, insists on finishing his game of bowls

Spanish Armada Defeated
THE SPANISH ARMADA Drake tows the captured Capitana into Torbay

Scene with ships during the Spanish Armada, when the expedition sent by King Philip II of Spain was met by the Royal Navy and out-manoeuvred. The surviving Spanish ships were badly damaged in storms

The Spanish Armada 1588, 1915 (colour litho)
1122830 The Spanish Armada 1588, 1915 (colour litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ark Royal - Elizabethan Naval ship
Built by Raleigh, and named the Ark Raleigh, purchased by Elizabeth and renamed Ark Royal (and subsequently Anne Royal Date: 1587

Drake Plays Bowls 1588
Sir Francis Drake, learning that the Spanish Armada has been sighted near England, insists on finishing his game of bowls at Plymouth

Spanish Armada Off the Coast of England, ca 1620-1625. Artist: Wieringen, Cornelis Claesz, van (ca 1576-1633)
Spanish Armada Off the Coast of England, ca 1620-1625. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Alonso Perez de Guman, 7th Duke of Medina Sidonia (1550-1615). Grandee of Spain, a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece since 1581. Commander-in-chief of the Spanish Armada. Engraving. Portrait

EVNT2A-00047
Retreat of the Spanish Armada from England in stormy seas, 1588. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Sir Francis Drakes Game of Bowls. A. D. 1588 (colour litho)
670053 Sir Francis Drakes Game of Bowls. A.D. 1588 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Francis Drakes Game of Bowls. A.D. 1588)

The Spanish Armada, published by John Pine, 1739 (engraving)
XJF872771 The Spanish Armada, published by John Pine, 1739 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Armada / Warning Beacons
THE SPANISH ARMADA Beacon-fires warn of the approach of the Spanish Armada

Armada Beacons 1588
THE SPANISH ARMADA Lighting the beacons to signal the alarm as the enemy fleet approaches the English coast

The Battle of the Nile (oil on canvas)
AGN270261 The Battle of the Nile (oil on canvas) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); 68.5x107 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of the Nile, or Battle of Aboukir Bay, 1st August)

Resolution of Council of War for pursuit of Spanish Armada bearing the signature of Francis Drake amongst others. Date: 1588

Marshal Italo Balbo (1896-1940) in America in 1933 shortly after leading the ?Italian Air Armada?

Vessels of the Spanish Armada wrecked on the rocky Irish west coast after being driven there by storms, September 1588. Date: 1588

Armada Barn, East Wittering, near Chichester, West Sussex - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Naval, Drake and Armada Memorials, Plymouth, Devon - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Maria Pita (1565-1643). Spanish heroine. Anonymous portrait
Maria Pita (Maria Mayor Fernandez de Camara y Pita) (1565-1643). Spanish heroine. King Philip II awarded her the rank of ensign for the defense of Corunna in 1589 against the attack of the English

Maria Pita - Spanish heroine. Memorial of Maria Pita
Maria Pita (Maria Mayor Fernandez de Camara y Pita) (1565-1643). Spanish heroine. King Philip II awarded her the rank of ensign for the defense of Corunna in 1589 against the attack of the English

Letter sent by King Philip II to City Council of La Coruna
Philip II (1527-1598). King of Spain. Letter sent by King Philip II to the City Council of La Coruna thanking the city for its resistance to the English siege

The English Armada. Statement of causes which moved the chief commanders of the Navy of Her Most Excellent Majesty the Queen of England on the Voyage and Expedition to Portugal

Ephemeris expeditionis Norreysii & Draki in Lusitaniam
The English Armada. Ephemeris expeditionis Norreysii & Draki in Lusitaniam. Account of the expedition of Francis Drake and John Norris in 1589 against the Spanish-Portuguese ports

Siege of Corunna by the English Armada, 1589
Diary and relation of the siege of Corunna by the English Armada, 1589, by Captain Juan Varela. Manuscript, facsimile of the 19th century. From the Royal Galician Academy. Maria Pita House Museum

Francisco Javier Rovira Fernandez de Mesa (1740-1823). Spanish mariner and writer. Lieutenant General of Spanish Armada. Portrait, 19th century. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography

Pedro Menendez de Aviles y Alonso de la Campa (1519-1574). Spanish marine. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Journey of the King and Queen of Spain to Galicia (August 9, 1881). Galicia, La Coruna province, Ferrol. The corvette Tornado, leading to King Alfonso XII and Queen Maria Cristina

Knight with the naval decoration of the Cruz de Distincion de la Diadema Real de Marina (Cross of Distinction of the Royal Naval Diadem)

Hawker Siddeley AV-8S Matador 01-804
Armada Espanola - Hawker Siddeley TAV-8S Matador 01-804 (msn 212026, ex Bu 159560), of Escuadrilla 008, at RAF Fairford in July 1994 for the Royal international Air Tattoo

Hawker Siddeley TAV-8S Matador 01-808
Armada Espanola - Hawker Siddeley TAV-8S Matador 01-808 (msn 212030, ex Bu 159564), of Escuadrilla 008, at RAF Fairford in July 1994 for the Royal International Air Tattoo

Cessna 550 Citation II U. 20-3 - 01-407
Armada Espanola - Cessna 550 Citation II U.20-3 / 01-407 (msn 550-0592), at Yeovilton - International Air Day - 16 July 1994. (Armada Espanola- Spanish Navy) Date: 1994

Gulfstream G450 XC-LMF
Armada de Mexico - Gulfstream G450 XC-LMF (msn 4128). (Armada de Mexico - Mexican Navy) Date: circa 2015

Cessna 550 Citation II U. 20-1
Armada Espanola - Cessna 550 Citation II U.20-1 / 01-405 (msn 550-0425) Date: circa 1990

CASA C-212 Aviocar 146
Armada de Chile - CASA C-212M-100 Aviocar 146 (msn C.212-A11-2-135), of VC-1. (Armada de Chile - Chilean Navy). Date: circa 1985

Sir Francis Drake playing bowls, with the Spanish Armada in sight at Plymouth Hoe, England in 1588
2638477 Sir Francis Drake playing bowls, with the Spanish Armada in sight at Plymouth Hoe, England in 1588. by English School

Sir Francis Drake, from British Adventure published by Collins, 1947 (litho)
3435591 Sir Francis Drake, from British Adventure published by Collins, 1947 (litho) by Hondius, Jodocus (1567-1611); Private Collection; (add.info)

The attack of Cadiz, 1634 (engraving)
529890 The attack of Cadiz, 1634 (engraving) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: In April 1587 a raid by the Englishman Sir Francis Drake occupied the harbour of)

Unloading horses from the Norman ships, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR159175 Unloading horses from the Norman ships, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Jacopo Pesaro, Bishop of Paphos, being presented by Pope Alexander VI to Saint Peter, c. 1503-06 (oil on canvas)
471190 Jacopo Pesaro, Bishop of Paphos, being presented by Pope Alexander VI to Saint Peter, c.1503-06 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576)

End of the Irish Invasion - or - The Destruction of the French Armada, James Gillray 1797
528677 End of the Irish Invasion - or - The Destruction of the French Armada, James Gillray 1797. French ships wrecked in storm blown up by Pitt, top left and his ministers

Leo IIIs victory over the Saracens at Constantinople, 717 AD, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations
STC358091 Leo IIIs victory over the Saracens at Constantinople, 717 AD, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Dudley

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"The Armada: A Historic Battle of Power and Resilience" In the year 1588, a formidable sight emerged on the horizon - The Armada in sight. Plymouth Hoe stood witness to an event that would forever be etched in history. Captured beautifully by artist John Seymour Lucas in 1880, this painting depicts the grandeur and magnitude of the Spanish Armada. The Spanish Armada, a fleet of mighty ships under the command of Alonso Perez de Guman, 7th Duke of Medina Sidonia, set sail with one goal - to conquer England. However, fate had other plans as they faced fierce resistance from English forces led by Sir Francis Drake. One such momentous clash is captured vividly in "Spanish Armada - Golden Lion attacks Santa Ana. " It portrays a gripping battle scene where two naval powerhouses collide amidst raging waves and billowing smoke. But it was not just brute force that turned the tide against Spain. Another artwork titled "Drake Plays Bowls" reveals how strategic brilliance played its part too. Sir Francis Drake famously engaged in a game of bowls at Plymouth Hoe while awaiting news about enemy movements – showcasing his calmness under pressure. Despite their initial advantage, defeat loomed over the Spanish Armada as depicted in multiple artworks like "Spanish Armada Defeated" and "The Last of the Spanish Armada. " These paintings capture moments when victory slipped through their fingers due to unfavorable weather conditions and relentless English resistance. One particular masterpiece by Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen showcases an intense scene with ships during the Spanish Armada off England's coast around 1620-1625. The tumultuous sea serves as a backdrop for this epic confrontation between nations. Amongst these historical events stands out Ark Royal – Elizabethan Naval ship – symbolizing England's naval prowess during this era. This majestic vessel played a crucial role in defending against Spain's onslaught and became a symbol of hope and resilience for the English people.