Galley Collection (page 4)

Barbarossa capturing an armed galley of the Papal States (colour litho)
2812875 Barbarossa capturing an armed galley of the Papal States (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Les Wagons Du Pacific Rail-Road (engraving)
2789261 Les Wagons Du Pacific Rail-Road (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Wagons Du Pacific Rail-Road)

Arrival of the Southern Barbarians (Portuguese traders at Nagasaki), Kano school
1191883 Arrival of the Southern Barbarians (Portuguese traders at Nagasaki), Kano school, early 17th century (ink, colour & gold leaf on paper)

Roman Art: Roman trireme - Fragment of marble frieze from Pozzuoli (Pozzuoli)
LRI4660583 Roman Art: Roman trireme - Fragment of marble frieze from Pozzuoli (Pozzuoli), 1st century, Dim. 84x79 cm - Museo Archeologico Nazionale Naples - Roman trireme ship - Marble carved tablet

Roman art: silver coin depicted by a galley equipped with a system to overthrow enemy
LRI4660738 Roman art: silver coin depicted by a galley equipped with a system to overthrow enemy ships. Paris, B.N. Cabinet des Medailles by Roman; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Roman art: coin of Emperor Hadrian (or Adrien) (76-138 AD
JLJ4658698 Roman art: coin of Emperor Hadrian (or Adrien) (76-138 AD) representing an imperiale galere. 119 AD. Paris, B.N

Roman transport ship. Low relief from the 2nd century AD JC Roman National Museum
GIA4791227 Roman transport ship. Low relief from the 2nd century AD JC Roman National Museum by Roman, (2nd century AD); Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome

Port of Genoa in 1597. Museo Navale de Genova - Pegli
GIA4696596 Port of Genoa in 1597. Museo Navale de Genova - Pegli. by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Museo Navale di Pegli, Genoa, Italy; (add.info.: Port of Genoa in 1597)

The Schooner Yacht "Volna"(Wave) (engraving)
1617642 The Schooner Yacht " Volna" (Wave) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Schooner Yacht " Volna" (Wave)

Sailors playing cards
BBC211021 Sailors playing cards by Ravilious, Eric (1903-42); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Roman Ships with details of figureheads, plate 23, class 5 from Part I of
STC93294 Roman Ships with details of figureheads, plate 23, class 5 from Part I of The History of the Nations, engraved by Simonetti (aquatint) by Italian School

Ship of War and Galley of the Fifteenth Century (engraving)
655334 Ship of War and Galley of the Fifteenth Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ship of War and Galley of the Fifteenth Century)

Medieval galley (engraving)
6029342 Medieval galley (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval galley. Illustration for La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles by Augustin)

The King of Siams Residence, from Entwurf einer historischen Architektur
STC132757 The King of Siams Residence, from Entwurf einer historischen Architektur, engraved by Johann Adam Delsenbach (1687-1765), 1721 (engraving) by Fischer von Erlach

A three-masted Galleass under way by sail, oars shipped
STC101443 A three-masted Galleass under way by sail, oars shipped, from Le Naptune Francois, c.1693-1700 (hand-coloured engraving) by Mortier

Poops and prows of Roman gallies (engraving)
5200967 Poops and prows of Roman gallies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poops and prows of Roman gallies)

Jason and the Argonauts on the Argo, 1918 (screen print)
2622119 Jason and the Argonauts on the Argo, 1918 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Siege of Alexandria by Jules Cesar in 47 BC The galere of Cesar under the weight of
XEE4407678 Siege of Alexandria by Jules Cesar in 47 BC The galere of Cesar under the weight of the soldiers who invaded it. Engraving from 1885

Naval battle between a Portuguese warship and prickly pirate galleys - Painting by Peter
LSE4317451 Naval battle between a Portuguese warship and prickly pirate galleys - Painting by Peter Monamy (active between 1681 and 1749), oil on canvas

Ships cook (colour litho)
2775626 Ships cook (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ships cook. Illustration for Her Majestys Navy by Charles Rathbone Low (Virtue)

Les Galeres Grecques (engraving)
2788955 Les Galeres Grecques (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Galeres Grecques. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 17 January 1892)

Ships Destroyed by Greek Fire (colour litho)
PNP427737 Ships Destroyed by Greek Fire (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; English, out of copyright

The fleets face each other, illustration from Giacomo Francos Habiti d
STC255695 The fleets face each other, illustration from Giacomo Francos Habiti d Huomeni de Donne Venetiane, 1609 (litho) by Italian School

Bas relief depicting the Greek Navy, c. 400 BC (stone)
LRI3090596 Bas relief depicting the Greek Navy, c.400 BC (stone) by Greek, (5th century BC); Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece; (add.info.: Trireme (antique greek warship) - Stone relief, c

Frontispiece to Demonstrations of all pieces of wood
661365 Frontispiece to Demonstrations of all pieces of wood, nails and ferremens that fit into the construction of a galley

Roman Galley (engraving)
662828 Roman Galley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Galley. Illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy (Kegan Paul, Trench & Co, 1884)

Incident off Patras between the Venetian Captain Ivanovich da Dabrota
TPG89995 Incident off Patras between the Venetian Captain Ivanovich da Dabrota and the Turkish Pirate Barbarossa, 17 April 1751 (oil on canvas) (b&w photo) by Italian School

The Venetian fleet led by Captain Ivanovich da Dabrota against Turkish Pirates at Durazzo
TPG89991 The Venetian fleet led by Captain Ivanovich da Dabrota against Turkish Pirates at Durazzo, 1756 (oil on canvas) (b&w photo) by Italian School, (18th century); Museo Storico Navale, Venice

Map of the Island of Tinos with the Venetian fleet, 17th century (engraving) (b&w photo)
TPG89987 Map of the Island of Tinos with the Venetian fleet, 17th century (engraving) (b&w photo) by Italian School, (17th century); Museo Storico Navale, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Great Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
CHT185961 The Great Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, from a series of the Seven Wonders of the World published in Munchener Bilderbogen, 1886 (colour litho) by Knab

The Great Lighthouse of Alexandria, from a series of the
CHT171876 The Great Lighthouse of Alexandria, from a series of the Seven Wonders of the World published in Munchener Bilderbogen, 1886 (colour litho) by Knab

Tom Tacks Ghost, 1808 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562186 Tom Tacks Ghost, 1808 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) & George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A marine sham-fight on the Y before Amsterdam, before 1710 (oil on canvas)
5938175 A marine sham-fight on the Y before Amsterdam, before 1710 (oil on canvas) by Storck, Abraham (1644-1708); 59.7x89.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Goods loaded into a galley (colour engraving)
AIS5348744 Goods loaded into a galley (colour engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Museu Maritim Atarazanas, Barcelona, Catalunya

The Galley Flagship of Fra Emmanuel de Rohan Polduc (Pouldu) (1725-1797)
FIA5405332 The Galley Flagship of Fra Emmanuel de Rohan Polduc (Pouldu) (1725-1797), Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Anonymous

Sketches of the Thames Police (engraving)
1595433 Sketches of the Thames Police (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Thames Police)

Medicine treaty: the drunkenness, c. 1400 (miniature)
LRI4597614 Medicine treaty: the drunkenness, c. 1400 (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Princess Louises Wedding Gifts (engraving)
1104919 Princess Louises Wedding Gifts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Louises Wedding Gifts)

A Channel Squadron Regetta in Arosa Bay, in North-West Spain, the Finish of the Galley-race (colour litho)
1038930 A Channel Squadron Regetta in Arosa Bay, in North-West Spain, the Finish of the Galley-race (colour litho) by Nash

Overview of an Athenian Triere
XEE4407666 Overview of an Athenian Triere. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Overview of an Athenian Triere.); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Representation of a galley. Pompee the Great (Gneo Pompeo Magno or Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus
GIA4791211 Representation of a galley. Pompee the Great (Gneo Pompeo Magno or Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, 106-48 BC), statesman and Roman general

A Roman bireme (sort of galere has two rows) Detail of a mosaic in Palestrina
GIA4791183 A Roman bireme (sort of galere has two rows) Detail of a mosaic in Palestrina. by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Palestrina e Santuario della Fortuna Primigenia, Palestrina

Transport boats from the Roman era
GIA4731269 Transport boats from the Roman era. by Roman; Private Collection; (add.info.: Transport boats from the Roman era.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Greek trireme. 400 BC
GIA4731222 Greek trirAme. 400 BC. by Greek, (4th century BC); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek trirAme. 400 BC.); eGiancarlo Costa; Greek, out of copyright

Turkish galleys approach a Venetian ship. 17th century painting
GIA4742949 Turkish galleys approach a Venetian ship. 17th century painting. by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkish galleys approach a Venetian ship)

A gallery in the 18th century. Watercolour drawing and ink from the manuscript "
GIA4743056 A gallery in the 18th century. Watercolour drawing and ink from the manuscript " Customs of the Venitians" by Jan van Grevenbroeck (or Giovanni Grevembroch (Grevenbroch)

A Turkish galley pursues a galley from the Kingdom of Naples. Ex-voto of the 17th century
GIA4756133 A Turkish galley pursues a galley from the Kingdom of Naples. Ex-voto of the 17th century. Church of the Madonna dell Arco, Naples

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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.