Hms Dreadnought Collection

HMS Dreadnought, 1906-21 (b / w photo)
700911 HMS Dreadnought, 1906-21 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Dreadnought, built for Britains Royal Navy in 1906)

Poker and Tongs, Punch cartoon concerning naval rivalry between Britain
700913 Poker and Tongs, Punch cartoon concerning naval rivalry between Britain and Germany, 8th January 1908 (litho) by Raven-Hill

Warships 1886-1910 (litho)
7184096 Warships 1886-1910 (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warships 1886-1910)

Hospital ship Dreadnought, formaly HMS Caledonia, towed to the breakers yard, 1872, 19th Century
Vintage illustration of the Hospital ship Dreadnought, formaly HMS Caledonia, towed to the breakers yard, 1872, 19th Century

HMS Dreadnought, 1906-21 (b / w photo)
700912 HMS Dreadnought, 1906-21 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Dreadnought, built for Britains Royal Navy in 1906)

HMS Dreadnought and the Home Fleet in the Solent (coloured photo)
3104915 HMS Dreadnought and the Home Fleet in the Solent (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Dreadnought and the Home Fleet in the Solent)

Our Ironclad Fleet, HMS Dreadnought (engraving)
1590009 Our Ironclad Fleet, HMS Dreadnought (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Ironclad Fleet, HMS Dreadnought)

HM Turret-Ship "Dreadnought"(engraving)
1059963 HM Turret-Ship " Dreadnought" (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: HM Turret-Ship " Dreadnought")

British Royal Navy Warships - HMS Dreadnought, Hospital ship
Vintage engraving of British Royal Navy Warship HMS Dreadnought, as a Hospital ship leaving her moorings

EDITORIAL The British Royal Navy battleship HMS Dreadnought, (1906). From The Book of Ships, published c. 1920
EDITORIAL The British Royal Navy battleship HMS Dreadnought, (1906). From The Book of Ships, published c.1920

Battle ship carrying cannons

DREADNOUGHT, 1907. HMS Dreadnought, completed in 1906 with four propellors driven by Parsons turbines. Photographed in April 1907 when it was the flagship of the British Home Fleet

SHIPS: HMS DREADNOUGHT. HMS Dreadnought, completed in 1906, with four propellors driven by Parsons turbines

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SHIPS: HMS DREADNOUGHT. HMS Dreadnought, completed in 1906. Photographed in 1907 when flagship of the British Home Fleet

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"HMS Dreadnought: A Revolutionary Warship that Transformed Naval Warfare" Step aboard the time machine and journey back to 1906, where the mighty HMS Dreadnought made her grand debut. This black and white photo captures the awe-inspiring presence of this game-changing vessel, forever etching its name in history. In a world filled with naval rivalries, Punch cartoon humorously depicts "Poker and Tongs, " symbolizing Britain's fierce competition for dominance on the high seas. The lithograph showcasing warships from 1886-1910 further emphasizes the era's technological advancements. But it wasn't just about battleships; even hospital ships like Dreadnought had their moment in the spotlight. Once known as HMS Caledonia, this noble vessel was eventually towed to its final resting place at a breakers yard in 1872 – an image that reflects both progress and nostalgia of the 19th century. Returning to our star attraction, another black and white photograph showcases HMS Dreadnought alongside the Home Fleet in all her glory within Solent's waters. The colored photo adds vibrancy to this iconic scene, highlighting British naval power at its zenith. Engravings depicting Our Ironclad Fleet emphasize how Dreadnought revolutionized warfare strategies while HM Turret-Ship "Dreadnought" stands tall as a testament to engineering marvels of that era. The British Royal Navy proudly showcased their formidable arsenal with these warships - from majestic dreadnoughts like HMS Dreadnought herself to versatile hospital ships serving humanity during times of conflict. Editorial images capture moments frozen in time - one such snapshot reveals HMS Dreadnought amidst battle-ready cannons, reminding us of her lethal firepower. Another image portrays her completion in 1906 with four propellers driven by sheer determination for supremacy on waterways worldwide. HMS Dreadnought truly embodied innovation and strength – she redefined naval warfare, forever changing the course of history.