Navigators Collection

Wreckage of Hawker and Grieves Sopwith Atlantic used in their attempt to cross the Atlantic (b / w photo)
3094455 Wreckage of Hawker and Grieves Sopwith Atlantic used in their attempt to cross the Atlantic (b/w photo) by English Photographer

FERNANDEZ, Alejo (1475-1546). The Virgin of the Navigators. 1536. Central panel. Gothic art. Oil on wood. SPAIN. Sevilla. General Archives of the Indies

Ferdinando Cortes imprisoning Montezuma
LLM456910 Ferdinando Cortes imprisoning Montezuma by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ferdinando Cortes imprisoning Montezuma)

Torre de Belem (Belem Tower), in the Tagus river, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 16th century in Portuguese Manueline Style at twilight

An attack by Indians, La Herradura published in 1930 (engraving)
3780164 An attack by Indians, La Herradura published in 1930 (engraving) by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); (add.info.: The Spanish and Indians attack Sir Francis Drakes men in the Bay of La Herradura)

The tragic death of Captain Cook (engraving)
960012 The tragic death of Captain Cook (engraving) by Webber, John (1750-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tragic death of Captain Cook on the shore at Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii)

Killing of Francesco Pizzarro
LLM456907 Killing of Francesco Pizzarro by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Killing of Francesco Pizzarro)

Indians being chased by dogs used by the Spanish in battle
LLM456926 Indians being chased by dogs used by the Spanish in battle by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indians being chased by dogs used by the Spanish in battle)

Mice as Navigators (litho)
6002543 Mice as Navigators (litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mice as Navigators)

Great voyages of discovery (colour litho)
5207733 Great voyages of discovery (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great voyages of discovery)

Captain Cooks crew shooting walruses for food (colour litho)
5216575 Captain Cooks crew shooting walruses for food (colour litho) by Williamson, J. (fl.1850-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Cooks crew shooting walruses for food)

Mutiny of the crew of the Portuguese ship Fior del Mare
LLM456942 Mutiny of the crew of the Portuguese ship Fior del Mare by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mutiny of the crew of the Portuguese ship Fior del Mare)

Columbus embarking at San Salvador distributing beads etc to the natives
LLM456930 Columbus embarking at San Salvador distributing beads etc to the natives by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Columbus on the return from his first voyage throwing a barrel into the sea
LLM456928 Columbus on the return from his first voyage throwing a barrel into the sea by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Columbus receiving on board the Santa Maria the Cacicco Guacanagari, chief of the natives
LLM456927 Columbus receiving on board the Santa Maria the Cacicco Guacanagari, chief of the natives by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Amerigo Vespucci
LLM456915 Amerigo Vespucci by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amerigo Vespucci. Illustration for Storia dei Viaggiatori by Paolo Lorenzini (Nerbini)

Ludovico de Varthema and the Sultana of Aden
LLM456952 Ludovico de Varthema and the Sultana of Aden by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ludovico de Varthema and the Sultana of Aden)

Arab ship set fire by the Portuguese fleet
LLM456946 Arab ship set fire by the Portuguese fleet by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arab ship set fire by the Portuguese fleet)

Cristopher Columbus and his brothers Bartolomeo and Diego are taken prisoner on a ship that will take them to Spain
LLM456919 Cristopher Columbus and his brothers Bartolomeo and Diego are taken prisoner on a ship that will take them to Spain by Scarpelli

Solemn entry into Darien of Pedrarias d Avila
LLM456911 Solemn entry into Darien of Pedrarias d Avila by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Solemn entry into Darien of Pedrarias d Avila)

Mutiny on board the fleet of Magellan
LLM456903 Mutiny on board the fleet of Magellan by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mutiny on board the fleet of Magellan)

Selkirk falling over the precipice with his prey (engraving)
2781479 Selkirk falling over the precipice with his prey (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selkirk falling over the precipice with his prey)

Fight between the Centurion and a Spanish galleon (engraving)
2781477 Fight between the Centurion and a Spanish galleon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fight between the Centurion and a Spanish galleon)

They made a thousand grimaces (engraving)
2781473 They made a thousand grimaces (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: They made a thousand grimaces)

A struggle between the Swallow and a Malay prah (engraving)
2781469 A struggle between the Swallow and a Malay prah (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A struggle between the Swallow and a Malay prah)

Captain James Cook (engraving)
2781463 Captain James Cook (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain James Cook)

Most of them on horseback (engraving)
2781475 Most of them on horseback (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Most of them on horseback)

Louisiade Archipelago (engraving)
2781462 Louisiade Archipelago (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louisiade Archipelago)

Tahitian flute-player (engraving)
2781460 Tahitian flute-player (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tahitian flute-player)

New Zealand war canoe (engraving)
2781452 New Zealand war canoe (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Zealand war canoe)

With the roof of considerable height (engraving)
2781444 With the roof of considerable height (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the roof of considerable height)

Kerguelen Islands (engraving)
2781442 Kerguelen Islands (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kerguelen Islands)

Human sacrifice at Tahiti (engraving)
2781440 Human sacrifice at Tahiti (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Human sacrifice at Tahiti)

Pirogues of the Admiralty Islands (engraving)
2781435 Pirogues of the Admiralty Islands (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pirogues of the Admiralty Islands)

Picking up the enemies weapons (engraving)
2781434 Picking up the enemies weapons (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picking up the enemies weapons)

The only one who had escaped (engraving)
2781432 The only one who had escaped (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The only one who had escaped)

Portrait of La Perouse (engraving)
2781430 Portrait of La Perouse (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of La Perouse)

"An Indian with a stags head over his own"(engraving)
2781425 " An Indian with a stags head over his own" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of D Entrecasteaux (engraving)
2781422 Portrait of D Entrecasteaux (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of D Entrecasteaux)

Natives of Senegal (engraving)
2781411 Natives of Senegal (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natives of Senegal)

A Kaffir woman (engraving)
2781407 A Kaffir woman (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kaffir woman. Illustration for The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century by Jules Verne)

"I found the monarch seated on his throne"(engraving)
2781405 " I found the monarch seated on his throne" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Omaguas Indians (engraving)
2781395 Omaguas Indians (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Omaguas Indians. Illustration for The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century by Jules Verne)

Henry Hudson landing on Manhattan (colour litho)
3095885 Henry Hudson landing on Manhattan (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Hudson landing on Manhattan)

Henry Hudson landing at Hudson Bay (colour litho)
3095848 Henry Hudson landing at Hudson Bay (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Hudson landing at Hudson Bay)

English Navvies and the Iron Horse (sepia photo)
STC439408 English Navvies and the Iron Horse (sepia photo) by Birtles, Thomas (1832-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manchester Ship Canal)

The crew of the Spanish ship Trinidad decimated by hunger and illness
LLM456935 The crew of the Spanish ship Trinidad decimated by hunger and illness by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Navigators throughout history have played a pivotal role in shaping the world as we know it. From Alejo Fernandez, who painted "The Virgin of the" with exquisite detail and emotion, to Ferdinand Cortes imprisoning Montezuma, these individuals were fearless explorers driven by curiosity and ambition. In their quest for discovery, navigators like De Havilland DH 89 Dominie -the RAF version of the Drag- soared through the skies, pushing boundaries and expanding our understanding of aviation. Meanwhile, landmarks such as Torre de Belem stood proudly on the Tagus river, reminding us of their importance as UNESCO World Heritage Sites that bear witness to centuries of maritime exploration. Yet navigating uncharted territories was not without its perils. Engravings depicting an attack by Indians in La Herradura serve as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by early explorers. The martyrdom of brother Jacopo de Padova in India further highlights the sacrifices made in pursuit of knowledge and trade. Tragedy also befell renowned navigators like Captain Cook and Francesco Pizzarro. Their deaths left indelible marks on history; one captured through a colored engraving depicting Cook's demise while another immortalized Pizzarro's killing. Not all navigation stories involve humans alone; even mice found their place as navigators in lithographs from years past. These illustrations remind us that exploration takes many forms and can be found even within unexpected realms. Ultimately, it is through these great voyages of discovery that our world has been shaped into what it is today. The courage displayed by these intrepid navigators paved the way for new horizons to be explored and civilizations to connect across vast oceans. As we reflect upon their journeys, let us remember those who braved unknown waters or took flight into uncharted skies – they are forever woven into humanity's tapestry as pioneers who dared to navigate beyond known shores.