Flags Collection (page 8)

The English Yacht Portsmouth at Anchor, 1675 (oil on panel)
7342590 The English Yacht 'Portsmouth' at Anchor, 1675 (oil on panel) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 74.5x95.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Whampoa in China after William John Huggins, 1835 (aquatint, coloured)
7342243 Whampoa in China after William John Huggins, 1835 (aquatint, coloured) by Huggins, William John (1781-1845); 42.4x62.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The launch of the Nelson (Br, 1814), 1814 (aquatint, coloured etching)
7342226 The launch of the 'Nelson' (Br, 1814), 1814 (aquatint, coloured etching) by Serres, John Thomas (1759-1825) (after); 35.2x57 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Launch of the Honourable East India Company's Ship Edinburgh from the dock yard of Messrs Wigrams & Green
7341888 The Launch of the Honourable East India Company's Ship 'Edinburgh' from the dock yard of Messrs Wigrams & Green Blackwall with a view of the ship 'Abercrombie Robinson'

Sovereign of the Seas (1637), after an original by Willem Van de Velde, the Elder, 1802 (coloured etching)
7341846 'Sovereign of the Seas' (1637), after an original by Willem Van de Velde, the Elder, 1802 (coloured etching) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 29x40.1 cm; National Maritime Museum

Costume of the Royal Navy & Marines. Royal Marines (Subalterns) 2d. Lt. c.1832 (coloured lithograph)
7341788 Costume of the Royal Navy & Marines. Royal Marines (Subalterns) 2d. Lt., c.1832 (coloured lithograph) by Mansion, L. and Eschauzier, St

Royal West Indian Mail Steamer Orinoco leaving Southampton, c.1854 (lithograph)
7341685 Royal West Indian Mail Steamer 'Orinoco' leaving Southampton, c.1854 (lithograph) by French School, (19th century); 26.3x34.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Victoria Turret ship, c.1865 (watercolour)
7342269 Victoria Turret ship, c.1865 (watercolour) by Williams, Hamilton (fl.c.1865); 10x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The English and French fleets in the Baltic, 1854, 1855 (coloured lithograph)
7342177 The English and French fleets in the Baltic, 1854, 1855 (coloured lithograph) by Brierly, Oswald Walters (1817-94) (after); 55.1x74.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Saumur: bicycle race on a beacon circuit with wooden barriers, 1900
LUX4777245 France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Saumur: bicycle race on a beacon circuit with wooden barriers, 1900; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49)

Sledge flag with anchor design and embroidered Hope On Hope Ever, 1852 (silk, felt, hand sewn)
7295647 Sledge flag with anchor design and embroidered 'Hope On' 'Hope Ever', 1852 (silk, felt, hand sewn) by Franklin, Jane (1792-1875); 60.96x93.98 cm; National Maritime Museum

U.S. Merchant ensign 1813 - 1930, 1813-14 (wool, cotton)
7295469 U.S. Merchant ensign 1813 - 1930, 1813-14 (wool, cotton); 193x345.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A USA merchant ensign from 1812-1814)

HMS Brunswick breaking the line at the Battle of the First of June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas)
7337674 HMS 'Brunswick' breaking the line at the Battle of the First of June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 4.5x58.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Brunswick and the Vengeur du Peuple at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas)
7337672 The 'Brunswick' and the 'Vengeur du Peuple' at the Battle of the 1 June 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 139.7x190.5 cm; National Maritime Museum

Action between HMS Crescent and the Reunion, 20 October 1793: ships engaged (painting)
7337671 Action between HMS 'Crescent' and the 'Reunion', 20 October 1793: ships engaged (painting) by Jones, C. M

HMS Royal Prince and other vessels at the Four Days Battle, 1-4 June 1666, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337617 HMS 'Royal Prince' and other vessels at the Four Days Battle, 1-4 June 1666, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Storck, Abraham (1644-1708); 78.8x110.6 cm; National Maritime Museum

English ships at sea beating to windward in a gale, c.1690 (oil on canvas)
7337753 English ships at sea beating to windward in a gale, c.1690 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 86.4x121.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

French and Italian customs officers shake hands at the border, early 20th century (postcard)
PCT5618261 French and Italian customs officers shake hands at the border, early 20th century (postcard) by Unknown photographer

The system of signalling by flag semaphore
5616529 The system of signalling by flag semaphore; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the system of signaling by flag semaphore the telegraphy system)

Trouville (France), waiting for the tide, fishing boats on the beach, decorated with French flags
MMM5462108 Trouville (France), waiting for the tide, fishing boats on the beach, decorated with French flags, commemorating the French Revolution of 1789 by Boudin

Dutch sailboat sailing on the Zuiderzee (Holland). Oil on canvas, 1848, by Edward William Cooke (1811-1880)
MMM5460320 Dutch sailboat sailing on the Zuiderzee (Holland). Oil on canvas, 1848, by Edward William Cooke (1811-1880). by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80); National Maritime Museum, London

The Dutch coast to Marsdiep and Den Helder, with fishing boats. Oil on canvas, circa 1690
MMM5459926 The Dutch coast to Marsdiep and Den Helder, with fishing boats. Oil on canvas, circa 1690, by Willem van de Velde (1633-1707)

The Sheldrake, a postal service ship, off Falmouth, England, an important centre for navigation to the west
MMM5466081 The 'Sheldrake', a postal service ship, off Falmouth, England, an important centre for navigation to the west

A drama in the air, 1900 (engraving)
FGL5460618 A drama in the air, 1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration from "Doctor Ox" by Jules Verne, Milan 1900. Short story: A drama in the air. Engraving); Fototeca Gilardi.

A royal frigate and other ships in Barn Bay off Plymouth, England, in front of Mount Edgcumbe. Oil on canvas, c
MMM5460241 A royal frigate and other ships in Barn Bay off Plymouth, England, in front of Mount Edgcumbe. Oil on canvas, c. 1830--55, by Thomas Lyde Hornbrook (1808-1855). by Hornbrook, Thomas L

CARTOGRAPHY "French West Africa and Sahara"
6202965 CARTOGRAPHY "French West Africa and Sahara"; (add.info.: CARTOGRAPHY "French West Africa and Sahara". Flag, cartography and view of Tombuctu and an Oasis in the desert)

Risorgimento: Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882), accompanied by the Thousand, sail in Sicily in Marsala in 1860
FGL5483038 Risorgimento: Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882), accompanied by the Thousand, sail in Sicily in Marsala in 1860. Lithography of Baroffio, 19th century; Fototeca Gilardi.

The death of Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) at the time of victory
MMM5481869 The death of Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) at the time of victory by Gillray, James (1757-1815); National Maritime Museum, London

Plaque representing the portrait of a brig, with a mermaid-shaped bow figure with a mirror and a comb
MMM5475286 Plaque representing the portrait of a brig, with a mermaid-shaped bow figure with a mirror and a comb and the inscription 'Leith', c.1800 (pottery); National Maritime Museum

Portrait of a mid-18th century merchant ship, reduced model, scale 1:24, staged with full wing (wood)
MMM5475254 Portrait of a mid-18th century merchant ship, reduced model, scale 1:24, staged with full wing (wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Sir Edward Pellew's squadron (1757-1833) standing in Grisse (?) (America). Watercolor (15.9x19.5 cm), around 1800
MMM5484649 Sir Edward Pellew's squadron (1757-1833) standing in Grisse (?) (America). Watercolor (15.9x19.5 cm), around 1800.; National Maritime Museum, London

View of Wurttemberg from Greenwich (England), cartoon depicting the return to England of Princess Charlotte
MMM5484557 View of Wurttemberg from Greenwich (England), cartoon depicting the return to England of Princess Charlotte (Charlotte Augusta Matilda) (1766-1828) Queen of Wurttemberg

Augsburg League War: View of the Battle of Cape Beveziers or Beachy Head between the French
MMM5482003 Augsburg League War: 'View of the Battle of Cape Beveziers or Beachy Head between the French and Anglo-Dutch fleets on 10/07/1690' Drawing by Nicolas Ozanne (1728-1811) by Ozanne

The Fram, boat of Roal Admunsen for his exploration of the Antarctica, 1929 (illustration)
7422884 The Fram, boat of Roal Admunsen for his exploration of the Antarctica, 1929 (illustration); (add.info.: Geography. Exploration)

Masts of HMS Victory, late 19th to early 20th century (watercolour, graphite)
7341749 Masts of HMS 'Victory', late 19th to early 20th century (watercolour, graphite) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 50.7x35.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

French Ship Marecual de Cashes [Mareschal de Cashes?] at Falmouth July 1914, early 20th century (watercolour)
7341723 French Ship Marecual de Cashes [Mareschal de Cashes?] at Falmouth July 1914, early 20th century (watercolour) by Tuke, Henry Scott (1858-1929); 17.7x25.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The ship Mermerus (1872), 19th Century (Oil painting)
7338129 The ship 'Mermerus' (1872), 19th Century (Oil painting) by British School, (19th century); 76.2x91.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Before the Battle of the Downs, 21 October 1639, showing Tromp's Flagship 'Amelia', c.1639 (oil on canvas)
7338105 Before the Battle of the Downs, 21 October 1639, showing Tromp's Flagship ''Amelia'', c.1639 (oil on canvas) by Nooms

Captured French vessel Le Sans Pareil at anchor in Portsmouth Harbour, 1796 (ink on paper)
7339114 Captured French vessel 'Le Sans Pareil' at anchor in Portsmouth Harbour, 1796 (ink on paper) by British School, (18th Century); 58x74.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Beaune Hotel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune). Tapestry. Mystic Lamb. 14th century (?). Detail
7209649 Beaune Hotel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune). Tapestry. Mystic Lamb. 14th century (?). Detail.; Hotel Dieu, Beaune, France; (add.info.: Hospices de Beaune, Beaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, Cote)

Beaune Hotel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune). Tapestry. Mystic Lamb. 14th century (?). Detail
7209647 Beaune Hotel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune). Tapestry. Mystic Lamb. 14th century (?). Detail.; Hotel Dieu, Beaune, France; (add.info.: Hospices de Beaune, Beaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, Cote)

The United States occupation of Vera Cruz, Mexico in 1914. From The Year 1914 Illustrated
492434 The United States occupation of Vera Cruz, Mexico in 1914. From The Year 1914 Illustrated. ; Private Collection.

USA History: Surrender of Santiago. The American flag is hoisted on the governor's palace in the presence of
5313606 USA History: Surrender of Santiago. The American flag is hoisted on the governor's palace in the presence of General Schafter.; SeM Studio/UIG.

The Doges Palace and the Columns of St. Mark's, Venice, Italy, c.1890-c.1900
1128988 The Doges' Palace and the Columns of St. Mark's, Venice, Italy, c.1890-c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photochrom Collection, photomechanical print).

Oiling': a battleship taking in oil fuel at sea, illustration from The Western Front, pub
STC400480 'Oiling': a battleship taking in oil fuel at sea, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Carved sign for the U.S. Custom House in Salem, Massachusetts, 1805 (painted wood)
PEM189957 Carved sign for the U.S. Custom House in Salem, Massachusetts, 1805 (painted wood) by McIntire, Samuel (1757-1811); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA.

Romance (colour litho)
8634686 Romance (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romance. Illustration for The Agnes Richardson Annual (Birn Bros, nd).); © Look and Learn.

Japanese attempt to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho)
8655621 Japanese attempt to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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