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Captain Collection (#90)

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

Background imageCaptain Collection: Source Size = 1868 x 2400

Source Size = 1868 x 2400
Sir Randall Roberts, Bart. Captain of the Irish Eight at Wimbledon, 1871

Background imageCaptain Collection: Source Size = 2642 x 1965

Source Size = 2642 x 1965
The Captains Breakfast, in the College Hall, Eton Montem 1844

Background imageCaptain Collection: Source Size = 2627 x 2761

Source Size = 2627 x 2761
Portrait of Captain Coram, from Hogarths Picture

Background imageCaptain Collection: Source Size = 2490 x 2840

Source Size = 2490 x 2840
Captain M.F. Maury, the Marine Geographer, 1866

Background imageCaptain Collection: Source Size = 1876 x 2426

Source Size = 1876 x 2426
Captain Semmes, of the Confederate States Sloop-Of-War " alabama"

Background imageCaptain Collection: Source Size = 1850 x 2472

Source Size = 1850 x 2472
Captain Adam Kok, Chief of the Griquas, South Africa, 1867

Background imageCaptain Collection: Source Size = 2454 x 2864

Source Size = 2454 x 2864
The Paris International Exhibition: Military Telegraphy and Signalling: Captain Colombs Signal-Box for Working the Lime-Light, France, 1867

Background imageCaptain Collection: Source Size = 3973 x 2699

Source Size = 3973 x 2699
The Ashantee War: Captain Glovers Headquarters at Addah, 1874

Background imageCaptain Collection: Source Size = 2099 x 2110

Source Size = 2099 x 2110
The Mutiny in India: Irregular Cavalry of the Bengal Army, Sketched by Captain G.F. Atkinson, Bengal Engineers

Background imageCaptain Collection: Source Size = 3945 x 2505

Source Size = 3945 x 2505
Pushing Forward British Troops to Delhi, Sketched by Captain G.F. Atkinson, Bengal Engineers

Background imageCaptain Collection: The War in China: Official Plan of Captain Elliots Engagement in Escape Creek

The War in China: Official Plan of Captain Elliots Engagement in Escape Creek, Canton River, May 22, 1857

Background imageCaptain Collection: Source Size = 3851 x 2499

Source Size = 3851 x 2499
Captain Austins Expedition, Sent in Search of Sir John Franklin

Background imageCaptain Collection: Commissioner during the Guerres de l An IX, 1801 (oil on canvas)

Commissioner during the Guerres de l An IX, 1801 (oil on canvas)
XIR899227 Commissioner during the Guerres de l An IX, 1801 (oil on canvas) by Wilbaut, Jacques (1729-1806); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageCaptain Collection: The Naval Nurse, or Modern Commander, 1750 (engraving)

The Naval Nurse, or Modern Commander, 1750 (engraving)
XJF863056 The Naval Nurse, or Modern Commander, 1750 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Walking the Plank, engraved by Anderson (engraving)

Walking the Plank, engraved by Anderson (engraving)
XND75263 Walking the Plank, engraved by Anderson (engraving) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageCaptain Collection: The Denison Limner (Probably Joseph Steward), Captain Elisha Denison, American, active c

The Denison Limner (Probably Joseph Steward), Captain Elisha Denison, American, active c. 1790, c. 1790, oil on canvas

Background imageCaptain Collection: A Captain burnt alive on board his ship, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal

A Captain burnt alive on board his ship, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR661439 A Captain burnt alive on board his ship, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 10th May 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageCaptain Collection: Woman of New Caledonia, engraved by Benard (18th century) illustration from Second

Woman of New Caledonia, engraved by Benard (18th century) illustration from Second
XIR661412 Woman of New Caledonia, engraved by Benard (18th century) illustration from Second Voyage of Captain James Cook", 1774 (engraving) by French School

Background imageCaptain Collection: The sword of a brave man, how Captain Fiegenschuhs father received the relic

The sword of a brave man, how Captain Fiegenschuhs father received the relic
XIR661391 The sword of a brave man, how Captain Fiegenschuhs father received the relic of a hero killed for France, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

Background imageCaptain Collection: Sir Andrew Hamond, Bt. (1738-1828) (oil on canvas)

Sir Andrew Hamond, Bt. (1738-1828) (oil on canvas)
BAL5541 Sir Andrew Hamond, Bt. (1738-1828) (oil on canvas) by Northcote, James (1746-1831); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Sir William Hoste, c. 1833 (engraving)

Sir William Hoste, c. 1833 (engraving)
XJF497294 Sir William Hoste, c.1833 (engraving) by Greatbach, William (b.1802); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Hoste (1780-1828) Royal Navy captain, protegeof Lord Nelson

Background imageCaptain Collection: A View from Capt. Grenvilles Monument to the Grecian Temple, Stowe House Gardens

A View from Capt. Grenvilles Monument to the Grecian Temple, Stowe House Gardens
XJF477687 A View from Capt. Grenvilles Monument to the Grecian Temple, Stowe House Gardens, engraved by George Bickham, 1753 (engraving) by Chatelain

Background imageCaptain Collection: Arthur Devis (British, 1712 - 1787), Arthur Holdsworth Conversing with Thomas Taylor

Arthur Devis (British, 1712 - 1787), Arthur Holdsworth Conversing with Thomas Taylor and Captain Stancombe by the River Dart, 1757, oil on canvas

Background imageCaptain Collection: Benjamin West (American, 1738 - 1820), Colonel Guy Johnson and Karonghyontye (Captain

Benjamin West (American, 1738 - 1820), Colonel Guy Johnson and Karonghyontye (Captain David Hill), 1776, oil on canvas

Background imageCaptain Collection: The Terra Nova sailed by Scott, in Antarctic waters, 1910 (photo)

The Terra Nova sailed by Scott, in Antarctic waters, 1910 (photo)
BAL4382 The Terra Nova sailed by Scott, in Antarctic waters, 1910 (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge

Background imageCaptain Collection: Arminio Vambery and his companions navigating the Caspian Sea in 1863, illustration

Arminio Vambery and his companions navigating the Caspian Sea in 1863, illustration
KW409929 Arminio Vambery and his companions navigating the Caspian Sea in 1863, illustration from The World in the Hands, engraved by Gauchard, published 1878 (engraving) by Bayard

Background imageCaptain Collection: BOARDING HOUSE LIFE: 1. Sometimes there is a great scarcity of men (on one occasion

BOARDING HOUSE LIFE: 1. Sometimes there is a great scarcity of men (on one occasion the proportion was 7 to 1), the one being in great request until it was discovered that he was married. 2

Background imageCaptain Collection: Credit is dead, the bad debtors have killed it (engraving)

Credit is dead, the bad debtors have killed it (engraving)
XIR382722 Credit is dead, the bad debtors have killed it (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Credit est mort)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Prince Octavio Piccolomini, Duke of Amalfi, after a portrait of 1649 (engraving)

Prince Octavio Piccolomini, Duke of Amalfi, after a portrait of 1649 (engraving)
XJF368416 Prince Octavio Piccolomini, Duke of Amalfi, after a portrait of 1649 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Merian, Mattaus II (1621-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Sir Thomas Lipton (b / w photo)

Sir Thomas Lipton (b / w photo)
XJF366987 Sir Thomas Lipton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Lipton (1848-1931) tea merchant and yachtsman; ); English, out of copyright

Background imageCaptain Collection: American Civil War: Captain J. M. Knaps Pennsylvania Independent Battery E Light

American Civil War: Captain J. M. Knaps Pennsylvania Independent Battery E Light Artillery approaching the battlefield at Antietam, Maryland after the battle in September 1862

Background imageCaptain Collection: THE SEARCH FOR SIR JOHN FRANKLIN, 2. Salmon-Fishing the Ice

THE SEARCH FOR SIR JOHN FRANKLIN, 2. Salmon-Fishing the Ice. 3. Cenotaph erected Captain Hall. 4. Lieutenant Irvings Monument. 6. Toolooahs Sledge. 7. Meeting Ooqueesiksilliks. ENGRAVING 1880

Background imageCaptain Collection: CAPTAIN W. G. STAIRS, 1892 engraving

CAPTAIN W. G. STAIRS, 1892 engraving
CAPTAIN W.G. STAIRS, 1892 engraving

Background imageCaptain Collection: Plate Presented to Captain E. Baker, of the pekin Steam-Packet

Plate Presented to Captain E. Baker, of the pekin Steam-Packet
Plate Presented to Captain E. Baker, of the " pekin" Steam-Packet

Background imageCaptain Collection: Plate Presented to Captain Willcox, R. N

Plate Presented to Captain Willcox, R. N
Plate Presented to Captain Willcox, R.N

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain McKay, of the Umbria

Captain McKay, of the Umbria

Background imageCaptain Collection: Swazi Kaffir Captain Whites Native Battalion Leaving Col

Swazi Kaffir Captain Whites Native Battalion Leaving Col. Woods Encampment on a Scouting Expedition, the Zulu War, Engraving 1879

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Austins Arctic Expedition: Going out to Dinner

Captain Austins Arctic Expedition: Going out to Dinner

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Austins Arctic Expedition: Parhelia, Witnessed October 4, 1850, at Griffith s

Captain Austins Arctic Expedition: Parhelia, Witnessed October 4, 1850, at Griffith s
Captain Austins Arctic Expedition: Parhelia, Witnessed October 4, 1850, at Griffiths Island

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Austins Arctic Expedition: Cairn Left by the north Star, '

Captain Austins Arctic Expedition: Cairn Left by the north Star, "
Captain Austins Arctic Expedition: Cairn Left by the " north Star, " and Four Graves in Wolstenholme Sound

Background imageCaptain Collection: Outline of the Discoveries Made by the Respective Searching Parties from the Arctic

Outline of the Discoveries Made by the Respective Searching Parties from the Arctic Expedition under the Command of Captain Penny

Background imageCaptain Collection: Track Chart, Showing the Explorations and Discoveries Made by the Searching Parties

Track Chart, Showing the Explorations and Discoveries Made by the Searching Parties from Captain Austins Squadron

Background imageCaptain Collection: Henry Morgan, 1678 (engraving)

Henry Morgan, 1678 (engraving)
XJF331790 Henry Morgan, 1678 (engraving) by Dutch School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Morgan (c.1635-88)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Henry Morgan at the sack of Panama in 1671, c. 1734 (engraving)

Captain Henry Morgan at the sack of Panama in 1671, c. 1734 (engraving)
XJF331789 Captain Henry Morgan at the sack of Panama in 1671, c.1734 (engraving) by Nicholls, Thomas (fl.1734); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCaptain Collection: John Paul Jones, from Gallery of Historical Portraits, published c. 1880 (litho)

John Paul Jones, from Gallery of Historical Portraits, published c. 1880 (litho)
KW327823 John Paul Jones, from Gallery of Historical Portraits, published c.1880 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCaptain Collection: The Late Captain Knowles, Commander of the Northfleet, 1873 Engraving

The Late Captain Knowles, Commander of the Northfleet, 1873 Engraving

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Arthur Divett Hayter, New M. P. for Bath, Uk, 1873 Engraving

Captain Arthur Divett Hayter, New M. P. for Bath, Uk, 1873 Engraving
Captain Arthur Divett Hayter, New M.P. for Bath, Uk, 1873 Engraving

Background imageCaptain Collection: Occocok, Esquimaux Rescued by Captain Allan from an Ice Floe, 1873 Engraving

Occocok, Esquimaux Rescued by Captain Allan from an Ice Floe, 1873 Engraving



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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.