East Indiaman Collection

East India Companys Packet Swallow, 1788. Artist: Thomas Luny
East India Companys Packet Swallow, 1788. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

A new East Indiaman Blenheim, 1850
3359939 A new East Indiaman Blenheim, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of a new East Indiaman Blenheim built by James Laing. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A new East Indiaman Dunbar built by James Laing, 1850
3330614 A new East Indiaman Dunbar built by James Laing, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of a new East Indiaman Dunbar built by James Laing. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A new East Indiaman Wellesley, 1850
3359938 A new East Indiaman Wellesley, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of a new East Indiaman Wellesley built by James Laing. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A new East Indiaman Stanley, 1850
3359481 A new East Indiaman Stanley, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of a new East Indiaman Stanley built by James Laing. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Ships off IJsselmonde, 1617. Creator: Aert Anthonisz
Ships off IJsselmonde, 1617. Other Title(s): The Eendraght off IJsselmonde, 1618

East Indiamen off a Coast, c.1600-c.1630. Creator: Hendrick Cornelisz Vroom
East Indiamen off a Coast, c.1600-c.1630

Deck view from a VOC ship to the big mast, 1778-1787. Creator: Jan Brandes
Deck view from a VOC ship to the big mast, 1778-1787. The deck of an East Indiaman with the main mast in the centre. Sailors climb the rigging

East Indiaman at anchor, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
East Indiaman at anchor, 1785. VOC (Dutch East India Company) ship of approximately 150 feet with a barge alongside. The draftsman has indicated the proportions with pencil

An Amsterdam East Indiaman, c.1625-c.1650. Creator: Abraham de Verwer
An Amsterdam East Indiaman, c.1625-c.1650

"A Dutch East Indiaman Hove Down" - painted by G. H. Andrews - from the Exhibition of the Society of Creator
"A Dutch East Indiaman Hove Down" - painted by G. H. Andrews - from the Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours, 1856

Loss of the Kent, East Indiaman, n.d. Creator: Kronheim & Co. Loss of the Kent, East Indiaman, n.d
Loss of the Kent, East Indiaman, n.d

Ship of the Dutch East India Company (coloured engraving)
3622352 Ship of the Dutch East India Company (coloured engraving) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ship of the Dutch East India Company.); © Look and Learn

Wreck of the Assaye, East Indiaman, on the South Coast of Ireland (engraving)
1610157 Wreck of the Assaye, East Indiaman, on the South Coast of Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wreck of the Assaye, East Indiaman)

"The Dunbar"New East Indiaman (engraving)
1097513 " The Dunbar" New East Indiaman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Dunbar" New East Indiaman)

View of Cannanore on the Malabar Coast in India, c. 1662-3 (oil on canvas)
3545852 View of Cannanore on the Malabar Coast in India, c.1662-3 (oil on canvas) by Vinckeboons, Johannes (1576-1632) (attr)

Loss of the Kent East Indiaman, c. 1825 (colour litho)
1147299 Loss of the Kent East Indiaman, c.1825 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The trade ship was bound for the Bay of Biscay when it sank in 1825)

Apotheosis of the Dutch East India Company (Allegory of the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce
1765846 Apotheosis of the Dutch East India Company (Allegory of the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce of the VOC), 1702-46 (oil on canvas) by Verkolje, Nicolaes (1673-1746); 59.5A--85 cm; Rijksmuseum

The Honourable East India Companys Duchess of Atholl, 1822 (oil on canvas)
TAY153953 The Honourable East India Companys Duchess of Atholl, 1822 (oil on canvas) by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); Private Collection; The Taylor Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

East India Company Shipyard and Warehouse in Amsterdam, 1725 (engraving)
485179 East India Company Shipyard and Warehouse in Amsterdam, 1725 (engraving) by Mulder, Joseph (1658-c.1728); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Miniature portrait of Captain John Coxon (painting)
3870891 Miniature portrait of Captain John Coxon (painting) by Unknown artist, (18th century); (add.info.: Miniature portrait of Captain John Coxon, captain of East Indiaman the Grosvenor)

Loss of the Kent East Indiaman (colour litho)
668722 Loss of the Kent East Indiaman (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loss of the East Indiaman Kent. Kronheim print.); © Look and Learn

John Macgregor, Rob Roy (engraving)
3627989 John Macgregor, Rob Roy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Macgregor, Rob Roy)

The launch of The Tudor (engraving)
587735 The launch of The Tudor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The launch of The Tudor, East Indiaman, at Newcastle-upon-Tyne)

Launch of the "Blenheim, "East Indiaman, 1600 Tons Burthen, at Newcastle-upon-Tyne (engraving)
1617588 Launch of the " Blenheim, " East Indiaman, 1600 Tons Burthen, at Newcastle-upon-Tyne (engraving) by English School

Launch of the Monarch East Indiaman at Blackwall (engraving)
1101283 Launch of the Monarch East Indiaman at Blackwall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of the Monarch East Indiaman at Blackwall)

Dutch Ships in a Lively Breeze, probably 1650s. Creator: Jacob Adriaensz. Bellevois
Dutch Ships in a Lively Breeze, probably 1650s

Naues MercatoriaeHollandicaeper Indias Occidentales (Dutch East Indiaman), 1647
Naues Mercatoriae Hollandicae per Indias Occidentales (Dutch East Indiaman), 1647

Dutch East Indiaman, 1647. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Dutch East Indiaman, 1647

The East Indiaman Warren Hastings, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The East Indiaman " Warren Hastings", 1936. Cigarette Card No.13 of a series of 25 Old Naval Prints Issued by John Player & Sons

View of Cochin on the Malabar Coast of India, c. 1662-3 (oil on canvas)
1765847 View of Cochin on the Malabar Coast of India, c.1662-3 (oil on canvas) by Vinckeboons, Johannes (1576-1632) (attr)

View of Whampoa, Canton River, China, (1938)
View of Whampoa, Canton River, China, showing on the right the East Indiaman Waterloo, of 1315 tons, built in 1816 and broken up in 1834, (1938). Whampoa was an anglicised version of Huangpu

Gravesend, Kent, c1830. Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes
Gravesend, Kent, c1830. View with ships and boats on the Thames, including Indiamen and paddle steamers

Replica Dutch East Indiaman at Scheepvaart Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Dutch East India Company was established in 1602 to trade with Dutch colonies in Indonesia, Malaysia, China, India

Burning of the Kent, c1893, (1911). Artist: Thomas M M Hemy
Burning of the Kent, c1893, (1911). The Kent, an East Indiaman, owned by the British East India Company, launched in 1820. The Kent left the Downs on 19th February 1825 with 641 people on board

La Piemontaise capturing the Warren Hastings c1806. Artist: Robert Dodd
La Piemontaise capturing the Warren Hastings c1806. The Warren Hastings was an East Indiaman captured after a battle with the French frigate La Piemontaise, under the command of Jacques Epron

Gallant Defence of the Centurion, c1805. Artist: John Francis Sartorius
Gallant Defence of the Centurion, c1805. The British warship HMS Centurion defending two East Indiamen from French attack on 15 September 1804 at the Battle of Vizagapatam in the Bay of Bengal

The East India Import Dock, Blackwall, London, England, seen here in the early 19th century. The Import dock was built to provide room to unload the East Indiamen returning from their voyages

TEA DEALERs LABEL, 1820. English grocers label, c1820

NAVAL BATTLE, 1804. Action off Pulo Aor, between French warships and British ships of the East India Company, 1804. Line engraving, 19th century

LONDON: UNLOADING TEA, 1867. Unloading Tea-Ships in the East India Docks. Wood engraving, English, 1867

SHIPS: EAST INDIA COMPANY. The Thames, an East Indiaman built for the East India Company in the late 18th century. Line engraving, 1828, after Edward William Cooke

MERCHANT SHIP. The Thames, an East Indiaman merchant ship built in the late 18th century for the East India Company: English engraving, 1828

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"The Majestic East Indiaman: A Glimpse into the Golden Age of Trade" Step back in time and embark on a journey through history with these captivating glimpses of the renowned East Indiaman ships. From the meticulously crafted models to vivid engravings and paintings, each artifact tells a tale of adventure, trade, and exploration. Take a moment to admire Thomas Luny's masterpiece, "East India Company's Packet Swallow" from 1788. This painting captures the grandeur of one such vessel as it sails across vast oceans, carrying precious cargo between distant lands. In contrast, J. C. Bentley's engraving "The Westminster"and "Claudine" ashore near Margate transports us to a dramatic scene where two mighty ships find themselves stranded on unfamiliar shores. The power and vulnerability of these vessels are beautifully juxtaposed. Delve deeper into maritime history with an exquisite colored engraving showcasing a Ship of the Dutch East India Company. This artwork not only showcases their impressive fleet but also highlights their dominance in global trade during that era. Marvel at the intricate model of Merkurius, an imposing 58-gun East Indiaman from 1747. Crafted with wood, brass, iron, and rope; this miniature masterpiece offers insight into the craftsmanship required for constructing such majestic vessels. However grand they may be, tragedy was not uncommon for these seafaring giants. Witness the heart-wrenching scene depicted in "Wreck of Assaye, " an engraving capturing the ship's unfortunate fate off Ireland's South Coast – a reminder that even great ships can succumb to nature's wrath. On a brighter note is "The Dunbar, " New East Indiaman – an enchanting engraving showcasing one such vessel in all its glory as it embarks on yet another prosperous voyage filled with hope and anticipation. Travel further east through time with an oil painting titled "View of Cannanore on the Malabar Coast in India.