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Captain Collection (page 8)

"Captains: Icons of Leadership and Courage" From the valiant Captain Matania leading the Last Absolution of the Munsters

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain George Duff (1764-1805) (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageCaptain Collection: Illustration by Gustave Dore for the novel ' Le Capitaine Fracasse' by Theophile Gautier (1811-1872)

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)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Vallombreuse kneels before Isabelle, whom he is in love. Engraving by Gustave Dore illustrating

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

Background imageCaptain Collection: Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageCaptain Collection: Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration)

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

Background imageCaptain Collection: Commander James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1834 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain John Croft Hawkins (1798-1851), 19th century (oil painting)

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

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Richard Chadwick (d.1748), 1744 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain George Miller Bligh (circa 1780-1834), 1812 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Henry Morgan sacks Puerto Principe, Cuba, 19th century (engraving)

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)

Background imageCaptain Collection: 'The Royal Navy. No 2. Commander. Captain. Midshipman. Admiral.', 1848 (coloured aquatint)

'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)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain William Peel (1824-1858), 19th century (oil painting)

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

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain William Stanway Parkinson (ca.1769-1838), c.1825 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Peter Parker (1785-1814), c.1808-10 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Hugh Palliser (1723-1796), c.1775 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain James Newman-Newman (1767-1811), c.1801 (oil on canvas)

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

Captain Sir George Montagu (1750-1829), c.1780-90 (oil on canvas)
7337972 Captain Sir George Montagu (1750-1829), c.1780-90 (oil on canvas) by Beach, Thomas (1738-1806) (attr.to); 190.5x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Robert Man (circa 1748-1813), 1779 (oil on canvas)
7337964 Captain Robert Man (circa 1748-1813), 1779 (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, John Francis (1742-1810); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Samuel Hood Linzee (1773-1820), 1802 (oil on canvas)
7337961 Captain Samuel Hood Linzee (1773-1820), 1802 (oil on canvas) by Shee, Martin Archer (1769-1850); 92.7x80.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain George Johnstone (1730-1787), 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337948 Captain George Johnstone (1730-1787), 18th century (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 91.5x71 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Sir Edward Vernon (1723-1794), mid 18th century (oil on canvas)
7338073 Captain Sir Edward Vernon (1723-1794), mid 18th century (oil on canvas) by Hayman, Francis (1708-76); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Sir Thomas Ussher (1779-1848), 1830-33 (oil on canvas)

Captain Sir Thomas Ussher (1779-1848), 1830-33 (oil on canvas)
7338071 Captain Sir Thomas Ussher (1779-1848), 1830-33 (oil on canvas) by Morton, Andrew (1802-1845); 91.4x71.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCaptain Collection: The Australian touring team of 1888

The Australian touring team of 1888
5308003 The Australian touring team of 1888.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Australian touring team of 1888. Seated left to right: G.J. Bonnor, C.T.B. Turner, P.S. MacDonnell (Captain), H

Markos Botsaris, c
5614289 Markos Botsaris, c; (add.info.: Markos Botsaris, c. 1788-1823. Greek general and hero of the Greek War of Independence and captain of the Souliotes)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1871 (oil painting)

Captain Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1871 (oil painting)
7295330 Captain Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1871 (oil painting) by Pearce, Stephen (1819-1904); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCaptain Collection: Pocahontas saving the life of John Smith in 1607. Captain John Smith, 1580 - 1631

Pocahontas saving the life of John Smith in 1607. Captain John Smith, 1580 - 1631, Admiral of New England
2603484 Pocahontas saving the life of John Smith in 1607. Captain John Smith, 1580 - 1631, Admiral of New England. English soldier, explorer and author. Pocahontas Matoaka, 1595-1617

Background imageCaptain Collection: Out on the deep: sailors bold (colour litho)

Out on the deep: sailors bold (colour litho)
8635658 Out on the deep: sailors bold (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Out on the deep: sailors bold. Sailors bold)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Surrey County CC (b/w photo)

Surrey County CC (b/w photo)
8671613 Surrey County CC (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surrey County CC)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Warwickshire CCC (b/w photo)

Warwickshire CCC (b/w photo)
8671611 Warwickshire CCC (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warwickshire CCC)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Northamptonshire CCC (b/w photo)

Northamptonshire CCC (b/w photo)
8671610 Northamptonshire CCC (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Northamptonshire CCC)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Essex County CC (b/w photo)

Essex County CC (b/w photo)
8671598 Essex County CC (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Essex County CC)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Rugby, English International Team 1936 (b/w photo)

Rugby, English International Team 1936 (b/w photo)
8671585 Rugby, English International Team 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rugby, English International Team 1936)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Coastwise: Sentinel of the Sands (b/w photo)

Coastwise: Sentinel of the Sands (b/w photo)
8671424 Coastwise: Sentinel of the Sands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sentinel of the Sands)

Background imageCaptain Collection: MONTPENSIER, Antonio Maria Luis de Orleans, Duke of (1824-1890 (engraving)

MONTPENSIER, Antonio Maria Luis de Orleans, Duke of (1824-1890 (engraving)
CUL4847603 MONTPENSIER, Antonio Maria Luis de Orleans, Duke of (1824-1890 (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: MONTPENSIER, Antonio Maria Luis de Orleans, Duke of (1824-1890)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Eyre Massey Shaw

Captain Eyre Massey Shaw
3585769 Captain Eyre Massey Shaw; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Captain Eyre Massey Shaw (1830-1908) the Superintendent of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade and the London Fire Engine Establishment

Guillaume Lemay, captain of the 26 Archers du Roi of King Louis XI of France
FLO4570727 Guillaume Lemay, captain of the 26 Archers du Roi of King Louis XI of France. Handcoloured lithograph after his tombstone in Saint-Pierre-des-Arcis church in Roger de Gaignieres'

Lagoon where they made their escape from Hook (colour litho)
3642228 Lagoon where they made their escape from Hook (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lagoon where they made their escape from Hook)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain of the Hungarian Guards, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre

Captain of the Hungarian Guards, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre
FLO4624657 Captain of the Hungarian Guards, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre and Stanghi from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Paul Boynton demonstrating his swimming apparatus, 1850

Captain Paul Boynton demonstrating his swimming apparatus, 1850
3330866 Captain Paul Boynton demonstrating his swimming apparatus, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Captain Paul Boynton demonstrating his swimming apparatus- type of life suit- in Cork)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Bowl from the Hawaiian Islands presented to Captain Charles Clerke

Bowl from the Hawaiian Islands presented to Captain Charles Clerke
3079186 Bowl from the Hawaiian Islands presented to Captain Charles Clerke; (add.info.: Bowl from the Hawaiian Islands presented to Captain Charles Clerke)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Sir Paul Parravicin (left) gambling with Captain Disbrowe for his wife, 1855 (engraving)

Sir Paul Parravicin (left) gambling with Captain Disbrowe for his wife, 1855 (engraving)
537103 Sir Paul Parravicin (left) gambling with Captain Disbrowe for his wife, 1855 (engraving); (add.info.: Sir Paul Parravicin (left) gambling with Captain Disbrowe for his wife. Disbrowe lost

Background imageCaptain Collection: The Duel: Captain Disbrowe dying trying to defend his wife's honour from St Paul Parravicin

The Duel: Captain Disbrowe dying trying to defend his wife's honour from St Paul Parravicin, 1855 9engraving)
537100 The Duel: Captain Disbrowe dying trying to defend his wife's honour from St Paul Parravicin, 1855 9engraving); (add.info.: The Duel)



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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.