British Navy Collection (page 4)

Kerguelen Islands visited by a British ship, 1870s
HMS Challenger off the southern tip of the Kerguelen Islands, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Captain Cook landing on a South Pacific island, 1770s
James Cook landing in the Friendly Islands, greeted by Tonga natives bearing fruit, 1770s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

British Navy flagship saluting in the harbour at Gosford, Hampshire, England. After an engraving by William Finden from a work by Edward William Cooke

The Battle of Camperdown, Kamperduin in Dutch, 11 October 1797. The British North Sea Fleet under Admiral Adam Duncan bears down on the Batavian Navy fleet under Vice-Admiral Jan de Winter

Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham, 2nd Baron Howard of Effingham, known as Howard of Effingham, 1536 - 1624. Statesman and Lord High Admiral for Elizabeth I and James I

Sea battle of the Wasp and Frolic, War of 1812
USS " Wasp" crosses " Frolic s" bow and fires at close range, War of 1812. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Louisbourg, Canada, besieged by New Englanders under the British flag, 1745. Hand-colored woodcut of a contemporary chart

British Navy bombarding the shores of Chesapeake Bay, War of 1812
Fort McHenry and Baltimore under British naval artillery attack, 1814. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

John Paul Joness crew capuring the British Serapis, 1779
American sailors from the " Bonhomme Richard" capturing the British ship " Serapis, " Revolutionary War. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

French and British ships in a naval battle, 1799
Deck of a ship during naval battles between the French and English, 1790s. Printed color halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

View of Naples
XAM68603 View of Naples by Butler, Gaspar (18th century); 76.5x156 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

1889, Drinking Tea on a Man-O -War during the Naval Manoeuvres, Refreshments of the British Navy

1789, Grog, Refreshments of the British Navy

The Battle of La Hogue, c. 1778 (oil on canvas)
XOS1765347 The Battle of La Hogue, c.1778 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 152.7x214 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: In 1692)

Neptune on Board the Newcastle Crossing the Line, 1859 (w / c on paper)
XZL151152 Neptune on Board the Newcastle Crossing the Line, 1859 (w/c on paper) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Portrait of Captain Thomas Foley (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF134617 Portrait of Captain Thomas Foley (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) Viscount Nelson (engraving)
KW166441 Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) Viscount Nelson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: died at Battle of Trafalgar; ); Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

How a Torpedo Boat is Built at Messrs. Yarrow and Co
BAL127862 How a Torpedo Boat is Built at Messrs. Yarrow and Co.s Works, Poplar, from The Illustrated London News, 27th march 1886 (engraving) by English School

HMS TRAFALGAR, 1887. The HMS Trafalgar, an ironclad battleship in the British Navy, launched at Portsmouth, 20 September 1887. Contemporary English wood engraving

WAR OF 1812: CHESAPEAKE BAY. Last page of a report by Joshua Barney, 4 July 1813, on the postition of the British Navy in Chesapeake Bay, and of plans for the American defence

A striking bow view of HM Submarine Odin, soon after leaving Chatham dockyard
A striking bow view of HM Submarine " Odin ", soon after leaving Chatham dockyard for her official trials. 18 July 1929

The White ensign flown by HMS Chester at the Battle of Jutland, 31st May, 1916, which has just been deposited by the curator of the Imperial War Museum in Chester Cathedral. 26 May 1924

HM Submarine Odin - the conniing tower. 18 July 1929
HM Submarine " Odin " - the conniing tower. 18 July 1929

HMS Repulse for the Princes African tour. When HRH the Prince of Wales makes
" HMS Repulse " for the Princes African tour. When HRH the Prince of Wales makes his official visit to South Africa he will travel in " HMS Repulse ". " HMS Repulse "

The Home Fleet on the river Thames at Greenhithe, Kent. 1937

The Home Fleet on the river Thames at Greenhithe, Kent. School children board a boat from a floating dock. 1937

Edward Evans, British Antarctic explorer C016 / 8813
Edward Evans (1881-1957), British naval officer and Antarctic explorer. Evans was second-in-command of the second Antarctic expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott that took place from 1910 to 1913

HMS Victory, Portsmouth, 1890s
HMS Victory. Photochrom (photographic lithograph) of the Royal Navys HMS Victory, moored at Portsmouth, UK, in the 1890s, with the White Ensign flying from its stern

Belcher Arctic expedition, 1850s C017 / 7829
Belcher Arctic expedition. 19th-century artwork of a scene from the Belcher Arctic expedition (1850-1854) sent to the Canadian Arctics North-West Passage to find the lost Franklin expedition

WAR OF 1812: NAVAL BATTLE. The defeat and capture of HMS Macedonian by USS United States under the command of Captain Stephen Decatur, 25 October 1812

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US fleet of Oliver H Perry during his naval victory over the British on Lake Erie in 1813 during the War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Hawker Sea Fury at the CAF, Minnesota Wing, Air Show

Hawker Sea Fury at CAF, Minnesota Wing, at the Air Show in Fleming Field, St, Paul, Minnesota

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"The British Navy: A Legacy of Triumphs and Controversies" From the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812 to Captain Cook's tragic encounter with Hawaiian natives in 1779, the a rich history filled with remarkable events. EVNT2A-00079 captures the essence of their bravery and resilience as they leave Scapa Flow, depicted beautifully in pencil and watercolor on paper. One cannot overlook the grandeur of ships like the Henry Grace a Dieu, showcased from a side view in all its glory. Equally captivating is Thomas Sutherland's print depicting the Capture of Castor, showcasing not only artistic talent but also moments that shaped naval warfare. However, not all stories are heroic. The image portrays an English Navy officer fleeing from an angry Massa planter and Quashee enslaved men brandishing cudgels in Jamaica. Similarly disturbing is another scene showing an English Navy officer kidnapping an enslaved woman on Barbados Pier while being pursued by her owner husband and plantation workers. Yet amidst controversy lies peculiar anecdotes that add color to this narrative - Royal Naval officers riding pigs in saddles through Gibraltar's market or The Court-Martials Sentence on A B, c. 1757 etching which sheds light on disciplinary actions within their ranks. The British Navy was no stranger to international conflicts either; one such instance was witnessed during The last day of Siege Toulon colored engraving capturing their relentless pursuit for victory even under challenging circumstances. Lastly, we must acknowledge their role in combating slavery as seen through Joseph Bell's sketch turned engraving titled "The East African Slave Trade. " It depicts H. M. S London chasing down a slave dhow - a testament to their commitment towards justice and freedom. Whether celebrated for triumphs or criticized for controversies, there is no denying that the British Navy holds a significant place in history. Their legacy continues to inspire awe and ignite discussions about the complexities of power, morality, and human nature.