Hospital Ships Collection

Hospital-Ships for the Abyssinian Expedition fitting out in the Victoria Docks (engraving)
1620571 Hospital-Ships for the Abyssinian Expedition fitting out in the Victoria Docks (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Smallpox Hulks, Atlas and Endymion, at Deptford Creek (engraving)
1590548 The Smallpox Hulks, Atlas and Endymion, at Deptford Creek (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Smallpox Hulks, Atlas and Endymion)

The Cholera in Russia, Floating Hospital at Nijni-Novgorod, on the Volga (engraving)
1603558 The Cholera in Russia, Floating Hospital at Nijni-Novgorod, on the Volga (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cholera in Russia)

Hospital Ships for China (engraving)
1098493 Hospital Ships for China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hospital Ships for China)

The Dreadnought Hospital-Ship, at Greenwich (engraving)
2772177 The Dreadnought Hospital-Ship, at Greenwich (engraving) by Tozer, Henry Spernon (c.1870-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dreadnought Hospital-Ship, at Greenwich)

For the Hospital Ships, the Prince and Princess of Wales at Olympia (litho)
1043397 For the Hospital Ships, the Prince and Princess of Wales at Olympia (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: For the Hospital Ships)

With Sir Gerald Graham at Suakim, on the Hospital-Ship "Ganges"(engraving)
1045008 With Sir Gerald Graham at Suakim, on the Hospital-Ship " Ganges" (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Sir Gerald Graham at Suakim)

The Small-Pox Epidemic and the Metropolitan Asylums Board (engraving)
1061668 The Small-Pox Epidemic and the Metropolitan Asylums Board (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Top deck of the Unite hospital ship (engraving)
614680 Top deck of the Unite hospital ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Top deck of the Unite Hospital Ship, attached to the Hulks at Woolwich)

Miss Norman, Lady Superintendent, and Nursing Sisters, on Board the Hospital-Ship "Trojan"(b / w photo)
1592808 Miss Norman, Lady Superintendent, and Nursing Sisters, on Board the Hospital-Ship " Trojan" (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The SS "Princess of Wales, "formerly the "Midnight Sun, "now converted into a Hospital-Ship by
1592998 The SS " Princess of Wales, " formerly the " Midnight Sun, " now converted into a Hospital-Ship by the Red Cross Society (litho) by English School

The Fight with Smallpox, Hospital-Ships in the Thames (b / w photo)
1629403 The Fight with Smallpox, Hospital-Ships in the Thames (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fight with Smallpox)

The Carlist War in Spain, Embarkation of Disabled Carlists on Board the "Somorrostro
1053119 The Carlist War in Spain, Embarkation of Disabled Carlists on Board the " Somorrostro, " chartered by the English Society for aiding the Spanish Sick and Wounded (engraving)

The Hospital Ships Dinard and St Julien seen here at Newhaven prior to a wounded prisoner exchange between German and British forces at Dieppe. 5th October 1941

Promise: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Promise - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: When you promise something, you must fulfill it. ~ Halle Gebrselassie

A U. S. Marine keeps the ship safe during his security watch on USNS Comfort
A U.S. Marine keeps the ship safe during his security watch on the pier alongside the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort
September 2, 2007 - The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) anchors off the coast of Port-au-Prince, Haiti

U. S. Naval hospital ship USNS Mercy off the coast of Zamboanga, Philippines
Zamboanga, Philippines, June 2, 2006 - U.S. Naval hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) sits off the coast during its visit to the city on a scheduled humanitarian visit

Chinese Peopleas Liberation Army (Navy) hospital ship Peace Ark in Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor, June 29, 2016 - The Chinese Peopleas Liberation Army (Navy) hospital ship Peace Ark (T-AH 866) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2016

Hospital ship USNS Mercy at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii
May 9, 2012 - Hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii, during a deployment in support of Pacific Partnership 2012

The Honolulu Pearl Canoe Club escorts the Military Sealift Command hospital ship
Pearl Harbor, May 2, 2006 - The Honolulu Pearl Canoe Club escorts the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy into Pearl Harbor for a scheduled port visit

A Brazilian Eurocopter prepares to land aboard a Brazilian navy hospital ship
Manaus, Brazil, January 19, 2011 - A Brazilian Eurocopter prepares to land aboard the Brazilian Navy hospital ship U-18 Oswaldo Cruz following an aerial tour of the Amazonian River Basin

The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy
Manila, Philippines, May 23, 2006 - The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy sits anchored off of the coast of Philippine capitol of Manila

Sailors man the rails aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy
San Diego, September 14, 2012 - Sailors man the rails aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) as the ship pulls into homeport

USNS Comfort is anchored just off the coast of Haiti in support of Operation Unified
Port-au-Prince, Haiti, January 20, 2010 - The 1, 000 bed hospital ship USNS Comfort is anchored just off the coast of Haiti in support of Operation Unified Response

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Hospital ships have played a crucial role in providing medical aid and support to various expeditions, epidemics, and regions in need. These floating sanctuaries of healing have been captured through engravings and photographs, showcasing their significance throughout history. In the Victoria Docks, the Hospital-Ships for the Abyssinian Expedition are being fitted out. This engraving captures the preparation process as these vessels transform into mobile hospitals, ready to embark on a mission of mercy. Deptford Creek witnessed an extraordinary sight with the presence of The Smallpox Hulks, Atlas and Endymion. These imposing ships served as floating hospitals during times of smallpox outbreaks. The engraving immortalizes their contribution to public health amidst challenging circumstances. The Cholera in Russia saw a Floating Hospital at Nijni-Novgorod on the Volga River. This engraving transports us to that critical moment when medical professionals battled against this deadly disease from aboard this ship-turned-sanctuary. China also benefited from Hospital Ships depicted in another captivating engraving. These vessels sailed towards distant shores carrying hope and healing for those afflicted by illness or injury. One particularly notable hospital ship is The Dreadnought at Greenwich. Its imposing presence symbolized strength and resilience as it provided essential medical care to countless patients over its years of service. Even royalty recognized the importance of these floating hospitals; Prince and Princess of Wales visited Olympia where they expressed their support for Hospital Ships dedicated to saving lives. Sir Gerald Graham's journey onboard the "Ganges" during his time at Suakim showcases how these ships became vital lifelines during military campaigns, offering treatment facilities even amidst conflict zones. During London's Small-Pox Epidemic, Metropolitan Asylums Board utilized hospital ships showcased in an evocative engraving highlighting their efforts in combating this devastating disease within city limits itself. The top deck view aboard Unite hospital ship reveals bustling activity as doctors, nurses, and patients navigate this floating medical facility.