Pre Dreadnought Collection

Massena - a pre-dreadnought battleship of the French Navy
Massena was a pre-dreadnought battleship of the French Navy, built in the 1890s. A member of a group of five broadly similar battleships, ordered in response to the British Royal Sovereign class

HMS Majestic - Battleship of the Royal Navy
HMS Majestic was a Majestic-class pre-dreadnought battleship of the Royal Navy. On 27th May 1915, she was torpedoed by a U-boat at Cape Helles during the Dardanelles Campaign

HMS Revenge of the Royal Sovereign-class of battleships. From British Warships, published 1940

Japanese battleship Shikishima
3524997 Japanese battleship Shikishima; (add.info.: Japanese battleship Shikishima, the lead ship of the Shikishima class of pre-dreadnought battleships built for the Imperial Japanese Navy by)

H.M.S. TRAFALGAR (Brit.), between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
H.M.S. TRAFALGAR (Brit.), between c1910 and c1915.

U.S.S. Massachusetts buglers and drummer, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts buglers and drummer, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Massachusetts, petty officers mess, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts, petty officers mess, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Massachusetts, Dewey Naval Parade, 1899. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts, Dewey Naval Parade, 1899

U.S.S. Massachusetts, 6 inch gun and crew, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts, 6 inch gun and crew, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Oregon, engineer force, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Oregon, engineer force, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Oregon, after bridge and search lights, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Oregon, after bridge and search lights, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Oregon, forward from top of after turret, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Oregon, forward from top of after turret, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Oregon, forward turret and bridge, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Oregon, forward turret and bridge, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Oregon, quarter deck, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Oregon, quarter deck, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1898 Aug-Oct. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1898 Aug-Oct

U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1898 Aug-Oct. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1898 Aug-Oct

U.S.S. Oregon, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Oregon, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Oregon, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Oregon, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Massachusetts, kit inspection, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Massachusetts, kit inspection, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Massachusetts, beer line, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Massachusetts, beer line, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Massachusetts, group of seamen, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Massachusetts, group of seamen, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Massachusetts in dry dock, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Massachusetts, 1899. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Massachusetts, 1899

U.S.S. Kearsarge, Sunday morning services, between 1890 and 1894. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Kearsarge, Sunday morning services, between 1890 and 1894

U.S.S. Kearsarge, inspection, between 1890 and 1894. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Kearsarge, inspection, between 1890 and 1894

U.S.S. Iowa, ship's company, (1898?). Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Iowa, ship's company, (1898?)

U.S.S. Iowa, Capt. Terry and officers, 1898. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Iowa, Capt. Terry and officers, 1898

U.S.S. Iowa, Capt. Terry, 1898. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Iowa, Capt. Terry, 1898

U.S.S. Iowa, Capt. Evans, 1898. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Iowa, Capt. Evans, 1898

U.S.S. Iowa, Capt. Evans, 1898. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. Iowa, Capt. Evans, 1898

U.S.S. Kearsarge, between 1898 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Kearsarge, between 1898 and 1901

U.S.S. Oregon, 1-pounder and gunner, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Oregon, 1-pounder and gunner, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Oregon, cheering the hauling down of the Colon's colors, Battle of Santiago, 1899 July

U.S.S. Oregon, waiting for the gong, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. Oregon, waiting for the gong, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Oregon ward room mess, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. Oregon ward room mess, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Oregon switchboard in dynamo room, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. Oregon switchboard in dynamo room, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Oregon after turret, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. Oregon after turret, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1898 Aug-Oct. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. Oregon in dry dock, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1898 Aug-Oct

U.S.S. Kentucky, inspection on quarter deck, 1900 or 1901. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. Kentucky, inspection on quarter deck, 1900 or 1901

U.S.S. Kentucky silver service, presented by citizens of Kentucky, 1900 or 1901. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. Kentucky silver service, presented by citizens of Kentucky, 1900 or 1901

U.S.S. Kentucky, 1900 or 1901. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. Kentucky, 1900 or 1901

U.S. Battleship Massachusetts, between 1896 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S. Battleship Massachusetts, between 1896 and 1897

U.S.S. Iowa, 6 pounder, ca 1898. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Iowa, 6 pounder, ca 1898

U.S.S. Massachusetts, marine guard, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts, marine guard, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Massachusetts, marines at mess, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts, marines at mess, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Massachusetts, steam hoisting gear, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts, steam hoisting gear, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Massachusetts, steam steering gear, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts, steam steering gear, between 1896 and 1901

U.S.S. Massachusetts, fire room, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Massachusetts, fire room, between 1896 and 1901

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"Exploring the Era of Pre-Dreadnought Battleships: Majestic, Massena, and More" Step back in time to an era when naval warfare was dominated by mighty pre-dreadnought battleships. Among them, HMS Majestic stood as a formidable vessel in the Royal Navy's fleet. With its impressive firepower and sturdy construction, it symbolized British naval might. Not far behind was Massena, a pre-dreadnought battleship proudly serving the French Navy. Its imposing presence on the seas showcased France's commitment to maritime supremacy. Similarly, HMS Irresistible and HMS Swiftsure were part of the renowned Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleships that instilled fear in their adversaries. Across borders, Republique held its place as a 1st Rank French pre-dreadnought battleship. A testament to engineering prowess and military strategy, it exemplified France's dedication to maintaining dominance at sea. Meanwhile, Kashima launched at Elswick marked Japan's entry into this fierce competition for naval superiority. This Japanese battleship showcased technological advancements that would shape future conflicts. The journey of Sovereigns in Sardinia witnessed firsthand the grandeur of these majestic vessels. The reception aboard Brennus highlighted their significance as symbols of national pride and power. On another continent, USS Illinois Marched forward with determination—a shining example of American strength during this period of intense global rivalry. Germany too had its share in this race for supremacy with SMS Weissenburg—an awe-inspiring sight from late 19th or early 20th century—depicting German ambition on canvas through vibrant colors. Battleship Lepanto immortalized one such vessel through oil painting—a reminder that even art recognized the magnificence these ships possessed. Justice emerged from Liberte class—a pre-dreadnought battleship representing liberty itself—its very existence safeguarding freedom on turbulent waters.