Below Deck Collection

Smugglers Playing Draughts (b / c, pencil & w / c on paper)
474002 Smugglers Playing Draughts (b/c, pencil & w/c on paper) by Parker, Henry Perlee (1795-1873); 34.9x28.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

The Retturn to Port, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving)
3085948 The Retturn to Port, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailors Carousing)

A Scene in the Channel, from The Grand Master, or Adventures of Qui Hi? in Hindostan
STC190612 A Scene in the Channel, from The Grand Master, or Adventures of Qui Hi? in Hindostan. A Hudibras Poem in Eight Cantos by Quiz, by William Combe (1741-1823) published by Thomas Tegg, London

Flying Artillery or A Horse Marine (colour engraving)
STC174243 Flying Artillery or A Horse Marine (colour engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Each gun from its adamantine lips, illustration from Ballads of Famous Fights
IL251860 Each gun from its adamantine lips, illustration from Ballads of Famous Fights, c.1900 (colour litho) by Webb, Archibald (fl.1825-66); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

The emigrants at dinner amid-ships (litho)
STC469300 The emigrants at dinner amid-ships (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Sailors playing cards
BBC211021 Sailors playing cards by Ravilious, Eric (1903-42); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Paying Off, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches
2637002 Paying Off, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches, Descriptive of a Life of a Man-of-Wars Man, pub. 1826 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

The Midshipmans Mess on Board the Honourable Cos Ship Marchioness of Ely, c
CH406799 The Midshipmans Mess on Board the Honourable Cos Ship Marchioness of Ely, c.1826-32 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Allen, Anthony P

Flying Artillery or A Horse Marine, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches
2637001 Flying Artillery or A Horse Marine, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches, Descriptive of a Life of a Man-of-Wars Man, pub

U. S. S. Oregon, waiting for the gong, 1896-1901 (b / w photo)
779239 U.S.S. Oregon, waiting for the gong, 1896-1901 (b/w photo) by Hart, Edward H. (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: Detroit Publishing Co.); American, out of copyright

A ward on board the Defence hulk arranged for the return of the convicts to
STC386206 A ward on board the Defence hulk arranged for the return of the convicts to dinner, illustration from The Criminal Prisons of London and Scenes from Prison Life by Henry Mayhew

Master B finding things not exactly what he expected, from
RNM286322 Master B finding things not exactly what he expected, from The Progress of a Midshipman, published by Thomas McLean, 1st August 1835 (coloured aquatint) by Cruikshank

He had wholly forgotten his name, from The Hunting of the Snark
1202327 He had wholly forgotten his name, from The Hunting of the Snark, an Agony in Eight Fits, by Lewis Carroll, pub. 1876 (engraving) by Holiday

"Each gun from its adamantine lips, spread a death shade round the ships"
984704 " Each gun from its adamantine lips, spread a death shade round the ships", from Ballads of Famous Fights, First Edition, 1920 (colour litho) by Webb

The Cockpit, plate from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy
1630663 The Cockpit, plate from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy by John Mitford, 1818 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Williams

He had wholly forgotten his name pub. 1876. Creator: Henry Holiday (1839 - 1927)
He had wholly forgotten his name from The Hunting of the Snark, an Agony in Eight Fits, by Lewis Carroll, pub. 1876 (b/w engraving). Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832-1898); pen name: Lewis Carroll

The Emigrants, illustration from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
KW259230 The Emigrants, illustration from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (1812-70) first published 1850 (litho) by Browne

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"Below Deck: A Glimpse into Life on Board an Emigrant Ship during the Irish Famine" Step back in time and join us on a journey through history as we explore life "below deck" on board an emigrant ship during the devastating Irish Famine. Through captivating engravings, paintings, and sketches, we uncover the untold stories of those who embarked on this treacherous voyage. In "Ships Boy, " an oil painting that brings to life the young souls who worked tirelessly amidst turbulent seas, we witness their resilience and determination. Meanwhile, "Smugglers Playing Draughts" reveals a hidden world beneath the surface - a game of strategy played by cunning individuals seeking refuge from authorities. "The Return to Port" takes us back to 1824 with its hand-colored engraving depicting sailors navigating treacherous waters. As they brave storms and unpredictable tides, their unwavering loyalty to their vessel shines through. Similarly, "A Scene in the Channel" transports us to Hindostan as we witness thrilling adventures unfold before our eyes. Through vibrant colors and intricate details in "Flying Artillery or A Horse Marine, " we are immersed in battle scenes where each gun speaks volumes about courage and sacrifice. These famous fights come alive once more in illustrations from "Ballads of Famous Fights, " reminding us of the valor displayed by those at sea. Amidst these tales of heroism lies another side - one filled with camaraderie and shared meals. In lithographic form, "The Emigrants at Dinner Amid-Ships" captures moments of respite for weary travelers as they gather together for sustenance and solace. But life below deck is not all work or solemnity; it also holds moments of leisure. Sailors find solace in games like cards depicted vividly in artistry while Master B discovers that things may not always be what he expected within these confined spaces.