Flagship Collection (page 7)

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

An English Flagship Under Easy Sail in a Moderate Breeze, Charles Brooking, 1723-1759, British

WORLD WAR I: SURRENDER. German Admiral Von Meurer and staff boarding the British flagship of Admiral Beatty to arrange for surrender. Photograph, c1914

WORLD WAR I: MEETING. United States Admirals Rodman and Sims welcome King George of England onto the New York, the flagship of the American Dreadnought Squadron. Photograph, c1918

NELSON: HMS VICTORY. A view of the HMS Victory, Lord Horation Nelsons flagship, Portsmouth, England. Photochrome, c1900

CIVIL WAR: USS MINNESOTA. The steam frigate USS Minnesota, flagship of the Union blockading squadron during the American Civil War. Wood engraving, American, 1861, after a photograph

PERRY: NAVAL BATTLE, 1813. Oliver Hazard Perry leaving his badly damaged flagship, the Lawrence, for the Niagara to continue fighting against the British at the Battle of Lake Erie

Boeing 720-023B N7528A Flagship of Connecticut of America
Boeing 720-023B, N7528A, Flagship of Connecticut, of American Airlines

Supermarine Southampton II S1149
Supermarine Southampton II, S1149, which acted as the flagship of the RAF Far East Flight

Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782) English naval officer of Swedish descent. Rear admiral 1780. Command of HM ships in East Indies in Seven Years War (1756-1763)

Battle of the Nile (Battle of Aboukir Bay) 1 August 1798: French Revolutionary Wars. Captain Casabianca and his son on the French flagship Orient which exploded with the loss of more than 1, 000 men

Battle in the Chios Channel, naval battle, summer 1770. Engagement of Turkish flagship Real Mustafa and Russian ship Svyatoy Evstafiy. Russian victory gaining control of Black Sea

War of 1812: Battle of Lake Erie (Put-in-Bay), Ohio, 10 September 1813. Oliver Hazard Perry in bow of small rowing boat after abandoning his flagship Lawrence transferring to Niagara

US Navy armoured cruisers New York, left, commissioned 1891, and Brooklyn commissioned 1896. During the Spanish-American War, 1898, Brooklyn was flagship of the American Flying Squadron

Trafalgar : painting by James Mallord William Turner (1775-1851). Oil on canvas. Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, between British and Franco-Spanish fleets

Edward Montagu lst Earl of Sandwich (1625-72) English naval commander: On the Parliamentary side in Civil Wars. On the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, he was appointed Admiral

Sandwich Edward Montagu lst Earl of Sandwich (1625-72) English naval commander: On Parliamentary side in Civil Wars: on Restoration, 1660, appointed admiral

Felicia Dorothea Hemans (1793-1835), English poet. Remembered today mainly for her poem Casabianca (The boy stood on the burning deck/Whence all but he had fled)

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

HMS Victory at sea, artwork
HMS Victory. Artwork of HMS Victorys first journey in 1778. Victory was a first-rate (large) ship of the line with 104 guns

American Civil War submarine, artwork C013 / 7503
American Civil War submarine. Wood engraving showing the interior of a confederate submarine as it is about to attack the USS Minnesota

Dutch Attack on the Medway, June 1667. The Dutch fleet captures the flagship HMS Royal Charles. Engraving. ITALY. Genoa. Pegli. Navy Museum

Admiral T D W Napier
Rear-admiral T D W NAPIER British naval commander of World War One who took part in the battle of Jutland - his flagship was the Falmouth. Date: circa 1915

BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE, 1813. Oliver Hazard Perry leaving his badly damaged flagship, the Lawrence, for the Niagara to continue fighting against the British at the Battle of Lake Erie

COLLISION WITH ICEBERG. White Star Lines new flagship, the screw steamship Royal Standard colliding with an iceberg in the South Atlantic, 4 April 1864, on the way from Melbourne, Australia

PERRY: NAVAL BATTLE, 1813. Oliver Hazard Perry leaving his badly damaged flagship, the Lawrence, for the Niagara to continue fighting against the British at the Battle of Lake Erie

Lashed to the shrouds. Farragut passing the forts at Mobile, in his flagship Hartford. Adm. David Farragut lashed to upper mast, holding spyglass; during Battle of Mobil Bay, Jan. 1864

The grand new steamboat Pilgrim: the largest in the world: flagship of the Fall River line - running between New York and Boston via New port and Fall River - commander: Capt. Benj. M. Simmons

The Victory (Nelsons Flagship), stern, Portsmouth, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. The Victory (Nelsons Flagship), stern, Portsmouth, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The grand new steamboat Pilgrim: the largest in the world: flagship of the Fall River line - running between New York and Boston via New port and Fall River - commander: Capt. Benj. M. Simmons

Rear Admiral Deweys flagship Olympia. Rear Admiral Deweys flagship Olympia

HMS Iron Duke, Battle of Jutland, WW1
HMS Iron Duke, British battleship, launched 1912, served as the flagship of the Grand Fleet during the First World War, used as a base ship at Scapa Flow during the Second World War

Admiral Sir Tom Phillips (1888 - 1941), who was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Eastern Fleet on 1 December 1941. He subsequently commanded Force Z during the Japanese invasion of Malaya

Four British battleship, WW1
Four British battleships at sea during the First World War. Date: 1914

HMS Iron Duke, British battleship, WW1
HMS Iron Duke, British battleship, launched 1912, served as the flagship of the Grand Fleet during the First World War, used as a base ship at Scapa Flow during the Second World War

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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.