Galley Collection

Viking longship carrying warriors

Sutton Hoo treasure
A double-page spread relating to the Anglo-Saxon ship burial ground discovered at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk. it was filled with many priceless treasures, a few of which are shown here

Galley, Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, 1933. The Graf Zeppelin was the most successful airship ever built. Between its first flight in 1928 and retirement in 1937

Venetian Galley 1570
A Venetian Galley (Galleas) at the time of the Battle of Lepanto (1571)

Greek civilization, fresco depicting ship procession, from Akrotiri, Thera Island, Santorini, Greece
Greek civilization, 16th century b.C. Fresco depicting a ship procession. From Akrotiri, Thera Island, Santorini, Greece. Detail, a coastal town

A trireme, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans
A trireme, with three banks of oars, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Phoenician ship in the Mediterranean
Phoenician galley passing the Rock of Gibraltar. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Quest, 1921
Sectional diagram of the Quest, the ship of the Shackleton-Rowett Oceanographical and Antarctic Expedition of 1921-22. Surrounding the image of the main ship are a number of interior views

Italy, Venice, Perspective view of the Grand Canal with the Ospedale della Pieta, engraving by A. Porzio and A. Della Via, 1686 17th Century, Museo correr (Art Museum)

An old sailing ship navigating the ocean

Battle of Lepante (Lepanto), 1571
GIA4694903 Battle of Lepante (Lepanto), 1571. by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Lepante (Lepanto), 1571.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

A flying hotel: passenger quarters in airship R101
A flying " hotel" : the remarkable passenger quarters in Britains new giant airship, R101. The worlds largest airship

On board the Indus emigrant ship
The cover of The Graphic, 29 June 1872, including five illustrations of life on board the Indus emigrant ship, one of the London Line of Queensland Packets, which set sail from Gravesend

Ancient Greece, wooden sailing boat with two large sails

Passengers on the deck of an Emigrant Ship, 1849
Engraving showing emigrants on the deck of their ship, at sea, 1849. A group of children are being taught their lessons by a school master whilst a small crowd gathers around the ships galley

WARFARE: GREEK FIRE. Use of Greek Fire. Byzantine manuscript illumination from the Skylitzes Codex, 13th-14th century

Roman Galley (W / Sails)
A Roman Galley (trireme) under sail

Galley Bay beach, Antigua, Caribbean, West Indies, Central America

16th century warship
6117522 16th century warship; (add.info.: 16th century warship and a galley. After a work by Pieter Bruegel the Elder.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

A 17th century French galley under sail. (print)
7419950 A 17th century French galley under sail. (print); (add.info.: A 17th century French galley under sail. After a print dated 1703.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

A Galley under sail, 18th century (engraving)
5310201 A Galley under sail, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a Galley under sail. By the eighteenth century galleys were scarcely ever seen outside)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630795 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Baris egyptien, galere de Cleopatre, avant J-C (colour litho)
8650830 Baris egyptien, galere de Cleopatre, avant J-C (colour litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baris egyptien, galere de Cleopatre, avant J-C)

Alexandria, galley of Hiero II, Tyrant of Syracuse (engraving)
8635765 Alexandria, galley of Hiero II, Tyrant of Syracuse (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandria, galley of Hiero II, Tyrant of Syracuse)

Caesar throwing himself from the Galley, after his defeat at Alexandria (engraving)
8658560 Caesar throwing himself from the Galley, after his defeat at Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caesar throwing himself from the Galley)

Cleopatra in her Galley sailing down the Cydnus (engraving)
8658556 Cleopatra in her Galley sailing down the Cydnus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra in her Galley sailing down the Cydnus)

Galley of Hiero II, Tyrant of Syracuse (engraving)
8635136 Galley of Hiero II, Tyrant of Syracuse (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandria, galley of Hiero II, Tyrant of Syracuse)

Phenician trade gallery with two rows of rowers (antique Bireme)
NWI4962761 Phenician trade gallery with two rows of rowers (antique Bireme).; (add.info.: Phenician trade gallery with two rows of rowers (antique Bireme).); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

A view of Geneva
3479974 A view of Geneva; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a view of Geneva; showing a galley and a sailing ship in the harbour; jetties)

A Galley with three masts
3330878 A Galley with three masts; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a Galley with three masts. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A tub-shaped Phoenician Galley
3330859 A tub-shaped Phoenician Galley; (add.info.: Illustration of a tub-shaped Phoenician Galley. Dated 7th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration showing a fifteenth-century warship and galley. 1851
5310719 Illustration showing a fifteenth-century warship and galley. 1851; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A warship and galley from the 15th Century, 1850
3359169 A warship and galley from the 15th Century, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a warship and galley from the 15th Century. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Galery of Dutch trader at the sea, 17th century
NWI4962176 Galery of Dutch trader at the sea, 17th century.; (add.info.: Galery of Dutch trader at the sea, 17th century.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

A 17th century French galley being rowed. (print)
7419951 A 17th century French galley being rowed. (print); (add.info.: A 17th century French galley being rowed. After a print dated 1703.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Kidd on the Deck of the Adventure Galley, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339193 Kidd on the Deck of the Adventure Galley, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); National Maritime Museum, London

Light Ship of the Classical Greek Period (colour litho)
PNP427738 Light Ship of the Classical Greek Period (colour litho) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Review of the war galleys at Tahiti, 1776 (oil on panel)
7295318 Review of the war galleys at Tahiti, 1776 (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 24.5x47.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Phoenician fleets in the mediterranean sea Engraving from "History of the world" by Ridpath 1885 Private
ELD4957067 Phoenician fleets in the mediterranean sea Engraving from "History of the world" by Ridpath 1885 Private collection; (add.info)

Galley, Galere. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Christiane Henriette Dorothea Westermayr from Friedrich Johann
FLO4577367 Galley, Galere. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Christiane Henriette Dorothea Westermayr from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children)

Battle of Lepante (Lepanto), 1571
LSE4095885 Battle of Lepante (Lepanto), 1571.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Lepante (Lepanto), 1571.); Photo © Leonard de Selva.

The escape of Antony and Cleopatra to Egypt after the Battle of Actium in 31 BC
3588273 The escape of Antony and Cleopatra to Egypt after the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations

A Galley, 1850
3330879 A Galley, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Galley. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Oarsmen on a trireme (litho)
8663886 Oarsmen on a trireme (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of a longitudinal section of a trireme showing the positions of oarsmen)

Trireme built for Napoleon III (engraving)
8663882 Trireme built for Napoleon III (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trireme built for Emperor Napoleon III of France)

Sacrifice of Persian Youths by Themistocles (litho)
8660810 Sacrifice of Persian Youths by Themistocles (litho) by Weatherstone, A.C. (fl.1888-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrifice of Persian Youths by Themistocles)

Sea Adventure: The King's gift (colour litho)
8668730 Sea Adventure: The King's gift (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King's gift)

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Fascinating Galley" From the Sutton Hoo treasure to Viking longships carrying fierce warriors, the galley has left an indelible mark on history. This versatile vessel has traversed oceans and witnessed countless adventures throughout different eras. In 1933, the majestic Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin soared through the skies, showcasing a modern interpretation of this ancient mode of transportation. Meanwhile, in 1570, Venetian galleys dominated Mediterranean waters with their graceful sails billowing against a backdrop of stunning sunsets. The trireme, renowned for its use by both Greeks and Romans, epitomized naval power during these civilizations' golden ages. A captivating fresco from Akrotiri on Thera Island transports us back to Greek civilization as we witness a vibrant ship procession captured in time. One cannot forget the Battle of Lepanto in 1571 when galleys clashed fiercely amidst tumultuous waves. It was here that history shifted course as empires collided and destinies were forever altered. Fast forward to 1921 aboard The Quest; intrepid explorers embarked upon daring expeditions across uncharted territories. On board the Indus emigrant ship or an old sailing vessel navigating vast oceans, dreams were realized and new horizons discovered. Ancient Greece comes alive once more as we envision wooden sailing boats with two grand sails gracefully gliding along azure waters. And who can ignore the poignant image of passengers on deck bidding farewell to their homelands aboard an Emigrant Ship in 1849? The galley's legacy is one intertwined with adventure, discovery, and human resilience. From ancient times to modern marvels like airships or historical treasures like those found at Sutton Hoo – each chapter tells a tale worth exploring. So let us embark on this journey through time together as we unravel the mysteries woven within every plank of these remarkable vessels.