Flagship Collection (page 6)

EDITORIAL The battleship HMS Iron Duke (1914), from which Admiral Jellicoe directed the Battle of Jutland. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920

Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1St Earl Kitchener, On The Left, Seen Here With Admiral Sir Frederic Charles Dreyer, On The Right, On Board The Flagship H.M.S

Christopher Columbus Leaves The Coast Of Spain In His Flag Ship The Santa Maria On His First Voyage To The New World, 1492. Christopher Columbus C.1451 To 1506

Nao Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, used by Christopher Columbus in his first voyage. Engraving by Rico. Colored

Man under iconic sweep of Centenary House, Eccles
A man walking under the iconic sweep of Centenary House - now demolished, but then a flagship Co-Op department store in Eccles, Manchester. Date: circa 1977

HMS Lion of the Royal Navy in Great War Deeds, WW1
Vice-Admiral Beattys flagship, the battle cruiser HMS Lion of the Royal Navy, towed into port amid cheers after a victory in the North Sea

Admiral Togo on board his flagship, Mikasa
Japanese Admiral Togo, on active service onboard his flag-ship Mikasa. Date: 1904

H. M. S. Colossus
HMS Colossus, a British dreadnought launched in 1910 and commissioned in 1911, becoming the flagship of the 1st Battle Squadron at the commencement of World War in 1914

Admiral Beatty and Flag-Captain Chatfield
Admiral of the Fleet Sir David Richard Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty (1871-1936) and Admiral of the Fleet Alfred Ernle Montacute Chatfield

JAPAN: DUTCH SHIP. Dutch trading ship entering Nagasaki harbor during the late Edo period. Woodblock print, 19th century

Cunard White Star
Poster for the Cunard White Star shipping company, former rivals who had merged in 1933, featuring the White Star flagship RMS Majestic before its retirement in 1936

Casabianca (The boy stood on the burning deck / Whence all but he had fled). At
Casabianca (The boy stood on the burning deck/Whence all but he had fled). At the Battle of the Nile (1798) Giocante, the 12-year old son of Luce Julien Joseph Casabianca

Three latest naval types at Spithead, July 1914 -- HMS Iron Duke flagship, with airship and seaplane above. Date: 1914

Russo-Japanese War - HMS Flagship Centurion - Two-masted ship at sea. Part of Box 168 Boswell Collection - Russo-Japanese War. Date: 1904 - 1905

Turkish Floating dock in the Bosphorus, the former home of the SMS Goeben (which became the flagship of the Ottoman Navy as Yavuz Sultan Selim, usually shortened to Yavuz) during World War One

The Liner Queen Mary shown alongside Palace of Westminster
The Cunard Liner RMS Queen Mary shown alongside Palace of Westminster, which gives an indication of her enormous size (the worlds largest liner at this date)

The Explosion of the Spanish Flagship during the Battle of G
Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen (c.1577-1633). Dutch painter. The Explosion of the Spanish Flagship during the Battle of Gibraltar, c.1621. Detail. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

David Farragut - 6
DAVID GLASGOW FARRAGUT American naval commander standing in the main-rigging of his flagship. Date: 1801 - 1870

Portsmouth harbour, photographed in the harbour Nelsons flagship, best known for her role in the Battle of Trafalgar. 1900s

Moana Hotel, Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Moana Hotel (also known as the First Lady of Waikiki), Kalakaua Avenue, Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu Island, Hawaii, USA. Date: circa 1920

Flagship HMS Good Hope, England. Drake Class Armoured Cruiser Date: 1907

Crew members, HMS Invincible, British battle cruiser
Group photo of seven crew members on the deck of HMS Invincible, British battle cruiser. Date: circa 1908

HMS Invincible, British battle cruiser, Falklands flagship. Date: circa 1908

HMS Titania, British depot ship, with submarines
HMS Titania, British submarine depot ship, with L-class submarines 5, 8, 9, etc, at Wei-Hai-Wei, China, when serving as flagship of the China Submarine Flotilla. Date: 1921

HMS Caesar, British battleship
HMS Caesar, British Majestic class battleship, flagship of Lord Charles Beresford, British admiral. Date: circa 1903

Sphere cover - Surrender of German fleet by Matania
The surrender of the German High Seas Fleet - Admiral Meurer on board the " Queen Elizabeth" in the Firth of Forth, saluting Admiral Sir David Beatty in his cabin. Date: 1918

Boeing Stratocruiser N90942 American Overseas
Flagship Europe of American Overseas Airlines. This aircraft had a collision with another Stratocruiser in 1967 and was damaged beyond repair. Date: 1948

Nelsons Flagship HMS Victory, Portsmouth Harbour
Nelsons Flagship. HMS Victory, Portsmouth Harbour. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889

German battleship SMS Goeben in Turkey, WW1
Painting by Philip Connard (completed 1919) entitled The Surrender of the Goeben, showing the German battleship SMS Goeben flying a white flag in Constantinople harbour

The raising of the Mikasa
Togos flagship, the Mikasa, which sank in the harbour of Sasebo is refloated after months of patient engineering. Date: 1906

The dreadnought battle-ship
The vessel from which Admiral Togo directed the crippling of Port Arthur during the Russo-Japanese War. Date: 1905

Illustration of iron ship and flagship at sea during American Civil War

Vintage American History print of Admiral George Dewey standing on his flagship, the Olympia. It reads, Rear Admiral Deweys Flagship Olympia

Fleet of Navy ships transit the Arabian Sea
December 10, 2010 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), the French navy aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle (R 91)

336 Mira flagship A-7E Corsair of the Hellenic Air Force flying over Italy
336 Mira flagship A-7E Corsair of the Hellenic Air Force landing at Aviano Aviano Air Force Base, Italy, for a fuel stop on the way to the Royal International Air Tattoo, UK

American History print of Admiral George Dewey standing on his flagship
Vintage American History print of Admiral George Dewey standing on his flagship, the Olympia

Czech Air Force flagship Airbus A319, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

Hellenic Air Force TA-7 Corsair II at Araxos Air Base, Greece

The Meeting of the Emperors of Russia and Germany at Kiel: in the Afternoon the Czar
THE MEETING OF THE EMPERORS OF RUSSIA AND GERMANY AT KIEL: In the afternoon the Czar and the Emperor, the Czarevitch, and Prince Henry of Prussia visited the German flagship Baden

Departure of the Ocean French Fleet from Brest, France, 1854; Hercule, 100, Towed by Caffarelli, 450 Horse Power; Jean-Bart, 90, 650 Horse Power, Towed out Later in the Day

Capture of the Royal Prince, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
XOS3038331 Capture of the Royal Prince, c.1670 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 58.5x81 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

HMS Majestic sinking May 27 1915, from The War Illustrated Album deLuxe
KW294104 HMS Majestic sinking May 27 1915, from The War Illustrated Album deLuxe, published in London, 1916 (litho) by English School

A Kings Ship dressed with the colours of different nations, 6th October 1794
XCF274338 A Kings Ship dressed with the colours of different nations, 6th October 1794 (colour litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal George (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271602 The Royal George (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Battle of La Hogue, c. 1778 (oil on canvas)
XOS1765347 The Battle of La Hogue, c.1778 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 152.7x214 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: In 1692)

Battle between Dutch and Spanish Ships on the Haarlemmermeer, c. 1629 (oil on canvas)
XOS1121308 Battle between Dutch and Spanish Ships on the Haarlemmermeer, c.1629 (oil on canvas) by Vroom, Hendrick Cornelisz

The Black Pinnace Bringing Sir Philip Sidneys Body Back to London, pub. in 1588
XJF105714 The Black Pinnace Bringing Sir Philip Sidneys Body Back to London, pub. in 1588 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lant, Thomas (c.1556-1600); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Warships Lying Offshore, the Commanding Admiral Being Rowed out to Join the Flagship, Her Sails Illuminated by a Break in the Clouds Signed, lower left: " M Powell", Charles Martin Powell

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"Flagship: A Symbol of Power, Resilience, and Legacy" The term "flagship" evokes images of grandeur and significance in the maritime world. From historic vessels like HMS Victory to modern icons such as the QE2, these ships have left an indelible mark on history. HMS Victory stands tall as a testament to British naval supremacy. As Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar, it played a pivotal role in securing victory against Napoleon's forces. Its towering masts proudly displayed flags that symbolized courage and determination. Speaking of flags, they hold immense importance aboard flagships. They communicate messages with precision and clarity. Nelson's famous quote, "England expects that every man will do his duty, " was signaled from HMS Victory before the decisive battle commenced. Moving forward in time, we encounter the majestic QE2 - a floating palace that epitomized luxury travel for decades. This iconic ship transported passengers across oceans while embodying elegance and sophistication. Not all they are built for peaceful voyages; some endure harsh conditions in times of conflict. H. M. S Warspite proved its mettle during both World Wars, surviving relentless attacks with unwavering resilience. In extreme environments like Antarctica, The Endurance showcased bravery amidst adversity when Sir Ernest Shackleton led his crew through treacherous ice-filled waters on their ill-fated expedition. Even landlocked places can boast flagships; Blackpool houses Nelson's Flagship Foudroyant – a proud reminder of Britain's naval heritage nestled away from open seas but still captivating visitors with its historical allure. Beyond ships themselves, other entities have adopted this term to represent excellence or prominence. In 1929 Buick advertisement proclaimed their car as the "flagship" model – an embodiment of style and innovation within their fleet. Sometimes flagships become intertwined with tragic events.