Captain Collection (page 7)

Cooks Map of Tahiti
Cooks map of Tahiti. Date: 1769

Maori man, profile, 18th century
Maori man. Engraved plate showing a profile of a Maori man. Clearly seen are the facial tattoos, hair comb and other jewellery worn

BASEBALL, 1895. Portraits of the captains of the twelve baseball clubs in the National League, 1895

Gallipoli evacuation WWI
Captain Davidson of the HMS Cornwallis (last ship to leave Suvla Bay) meets General Byng on the gangway after the evacuation

The King with the English cricket team
King George V, accompanied by Lord Cromer, President of the M.C.C and Mr. R.E.S Wyatt, the captain, shakes hands with the English cricke players at Lord s. Left to right are:- Mr. C.F Walters, H

Le Cateau 1914
With German forces nearly upon the field artillery at Le Cateau in northern France, Captain Douglas Reynolds leads a heroic rearguard action

The Horrors of Home
A Captain, home on leave during World War I returns to his tranquil countryside village to discover it is now a hub of industry complete with belching chimneys, manufacturing armaments for the war

American Anti-Aircraft Guns near London; Second World War, 1
Illustration showing an American anti-aircraft unit firing at enemy bombers, during a German raid on London in 1944. The gun shown is a 90-mm weapon

W. M. Woodfull struck by a cricket ball, Melbourne Cricket Gr
Photograph of William Maldon Woodfull (1897-1965), the Victoria and Australia cricketer, just after he had been struck by a cricket ball bowled by Harold Larwood in the match between the MCC

Pet Gazelle
Gazelle brought to England from Africa by Captain Denham of the Avon steamship : though a popular pet, it is sufficiently unusual to be mentioned by the ILN

Webb in Mid-Channel
Captain Webb nears the French coast in the first successful attempt to swim the English Channel

Schofield / Supermarine S6
Captain Harry Methuen Schofield and his Supermarine S6: he won the Schneider Trophy in 1927 and the Kings Cup in 1934

Alcock & Brown - 2
The Vickers Vimy in which Captain Alcock and Lieutenant Brown made the successful first crossing of the Atlantic by air

Boytons Water Show / Suit
Captain Paul Boyton demonstrates his life-saving suit at the Worlds Water Show at Earls Court, London

Boytons Water Show / Race
A race between Wallace Ross and George Bubear, American and British sculling champions, at Captain Boytons World Water Show at Earls Court, London

Wallis in Tahiti 1767
Tahiti, in the Society Islands, is discovered by Captain Samuel Wallis of the Royal Navy, and after initial hostilities he makes friends with their queen, Oberea

Beatty Book Cover
When Beatty kept the seas - Captain Frank H Shaws stirring patriotic adventure yarn is based on real-life naval exploits of the war

Captain Roberts
BARTHOLOMEW ROBERTS Captain Roberts, the pirate with sword in hand and tricorn hat

Trial: Boycott Incident
The trial of those who threatened the landowner Captain Boycott is heard before a packed courtroom

Bell at Battle of Alma
Captain Bell of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers captures a Russian gun at the Battle of Alma. He was awarded the Victoria Cross

Pan / Woodward / Hook& Croc
Captain Hook falls into the jaws of the crocodile

Pacific / Cook 1770
Captain Cook takes formal possession of New South Wales

Embarkation, J. Ephraim, c. 1865 - c. 1870

A merchant captain with Elton's quadrant, c.1730 (oil on canvas)
7338091 A merchant captain with Elton's quadrant, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Vanderbank, John (1694-1739); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Justinian Nutt (circa 1710-59), 1750s (oil on canvas)
7338004 Captain Justinian Nutt (circa 1710-59), 1750s (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain George Duff (1764-1805) (oil on canvas)
7337888 Captain George Duff (1764-1805) (oil on canvas) by Raeburn, Henry (1756-1823) (after); 91.5x71 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas)
7337869 Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Illustration by Gustave Dore for the novel " Le Capitaine Fracasse" by Theophile Gautier (1811-1872)
PCT4277929 Illustration by Gustave Dore for the novel " Le Capitaine Fracasse" by Theophile Gautier (1811-1872)

Vallombreuse kneels before Isabelle, whom he is in love. Engraving by Gustave Dore illustrating Theophile Gautier's
PCT4271507 Vallombreuse kneels before Isabelle, whom he is in love. Engraving by Gustave Dore illustrating Theophile Gautier's novel " Le capitaine Fracasse", edition Charpentier 1863

Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas)
7338087 Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Wollaston, John (fl.1736-75) (attr.to); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339185 Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); National Maritime Museum, London

Commander James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1834 (oil on canvas)
7295331 Commander James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1834 (oil on canvas) by Wildman, John Robert (fl.1823-39); 144.2x112 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain John Croft Hawkins (1798-1851), 19th century (oil painting)
7337930 Captain John Croft Hawkins (1798-1851), 19th century (oil painting) by British School, (19th century); 91.4x71.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Richard Chadwick (d.1748), 1744 (oil on canvas)
7337858 Captain Richard Chadwick (d.1748), 1744 (oil on canvas) by Hudson, Thomas (1701-79) (attr.to); 125.7x100.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain George Miller Bligh (circa 1780-1834), 1812 (oil on canvas)
7337845 Captain George Miller Bligh (circa 1780-1834), 1812 (oil on canvas) by Brown, Mather (1761-1831); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Henry Morgan sacks Puerto Principe, Cuba, 19th century (engraving)
7337530 Captain Henry Morgan sacks Puerto Principe, Cuba, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown Pirate)

'The Royal Navy. No 2. Commander. Captain. Midshipman. Admiral.', 1848 (coloured aquatint)
7341780 'The Royal Navy. No 2. Commander. Captain. Midshipman. Admiral.', 1848 (coloured aquatint) by Ackermann, Rudolph (1764-1834); 48.4x33.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain W.E. Parry R.N., 1821 (stipple engraving)
7295539 Captain W.E. Parry R.N., 1821 (stipple engraving) by Drummond, Samuel (1765-1844); 23x14.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Commander of the Polar Expedition 1819-1820)

Robert F. Scott, British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), 1911 (b/w photo)
7295775 Robert F. Scott, British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); National Maritime Museum, London

Captain John Reynolds (circa 1713-1788), 1754-58 (oil on canvas)
7338025 Captain John Reynolds (circa 1713-1788), 1754-58 (oil on canvas) by Theus, Jeremiah (1719-74); 106.5x86.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Peter Rainier (1784-1836), 1806 (oil painting)
7338024 Captain Peter Rainier (1784-1836), 1806 (oil painting) by Hickey, Thomas (1741-1821); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Hickey Hickey)

Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas)
7338023 Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain William Peel (1824-1858), 19th century (oil painting)
7338019 Captain William Peel (1824-1858), 19th century (oil painting) by Lucas, John (1807-74); 272x178 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain William Stanway Parkinson (ca.1769-1838), c.1825 (oil on canvas)
7338011 Captain William Stanway Parkinson (ca.1769-1838), c.1825 (oil on canvas) by Hayter, George (1792-1871); 58.4x44.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Peter Parker (1785-1814), c.1808-10 (oil on canvas)
7338010 Captain Peter Parker (1785-1814), c.1808-10 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Hugh Palliser (1723-1796), c.1775 (oil on canvas)
7338008 Captain Hugh Palliser (1723-1796), c.1775 (oil on canvas) by Dance, George (1741-1825); 243.9x152.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain James Newman-Newman (1767-1811), c.1801 (oil on canvas)
7338001 Captain James Newman-Newman (1767-1811), c.1801 (oil on canvas) by Oliver, Archer James (1774-1842); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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"Captains: Icons of Leadership and Courage" From the valiant Captain Matania leading the Last Absolution of the Munsters, to Queen Elizabeth II presenting Bobby Moore with the World Cup, captains have always embodied strength and determination. Just like John Mills in Ice Cold In Alex (1958), they navigate through treacherous terrains to achieve their goals. Captain Woolf Barnato with his Bentley showcases a different kind of leadership - one that combines elegance and power. Similarly, The Royal Logistic Corps exemplifies how captains ensure smooth operations behind the scenes. In moments of remembrance, we see Old Bill kneeling before the Cenotaph in Whitehall, paying tribute to fallen heroes. Even on the football field, such as Dulwich Hamlet FC team in 1936, captains inspire unity and teamwork. History tells tales of extraordinary individuals like Captain Francis Crozier aboard HMS Terror in 1845 or Flying Officer W E Johns creating thrilling Biggles stories for Modern Boy magazine. They ignite our imagination and remind us that bravery knows no bounds. Captain Scott's expedition at the South Pole in 1912 epitomizes unwavering determination despite insurmountable challenges. Meanwhile, Coyne Helicopter/UFO encounters highlight how even modern-day captains face mysterious situations beyond comprehension. Lastly, let us not forget Captain Albert Ball (1896-1917), VC, DSO - a true hero who fearlessly fought for his country during World War I. These captivating glimpses into various realms show that being a captain is more than just a title; it is an embodiment of resilience and inspiration. Whether leading armies or exploring uncharted territories, these remarkable individuals leave an indelible mark on history as beacons of leadership and courage.