Royal Navy Collection (page 9)

Great Britain, Royal Navy Captain's service cap
3034362 Great Britain, Royal Navy Captain's service cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Navy Captain's service cap); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

The HMS Calcutta, 1850
3330822 The HMS Calcutta, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the HMS Calcutta, the East Indiaman Warley, converted to a Royal Navy 56-gun fourth rate)

A Royal Navy dockyard, showing a warship, 1850
3359223 A Royal Navy dockyard, showing a warship, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a Royal Navy dockyard, showing a warship. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Vice Admiral, William Bligh,(1754-1817); officer of the British Royal Navy and a colonial administrator
3523008 Vice Admiral, William Bligh,(1754-1817); officer of the British Royal Navy and a colonial administrator.; (add.info.: Vice Admiral)

Admiral of the Fleet Edward Russell, 1st Earl of Orford
3585537 Admiral of the Fleet Edward Russell, 1st Earl of Orford; (add.info.: Admiral of the Fleet Edward Russell, 1st Earl of Orford, PC (1653 - 1727) was a Royal Navy officer

Hull of an 18th century Royal Naval frigate, cannon and section through steamboat
FLO4623013 Hull of an 18th century Royal Naval frigate, cannon and section through steamboat. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre and Stanghi from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

Engraving of the HMS Captain, 1870 (engraving)
1575588 Engraving of the HMS Captain, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the HMS Captain, an unsuccessful warship built for the Royal Navy due to public pressure, in a gale storm)

On a battleship: airing blankets, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC400491 On a battleship: airing blankets, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho) by Bone

Captain Cyril Fuller RI Navy, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400492 Captain Cyril Fuller RI Navy, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

On a Battle-cruiser, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400481 On a Battle-cruiser, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

James Cook
5308269 James Cook.; (add.info.: Portrait of James Cook (1728-1779) a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. Dated 19th century

18th century Royal Navy captain and officers on board their ship. Illustration; 1890
5311184 18th century Royal Navy captain and officers on board their ship. Illustration; 1890; (add.info.: Date: 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting a scene from Franklin's lost expedition, a British voyage of Arctic exploration led by Captain
5309102 Engraving depicting a scene from Franklin's lost expedition, a British voyage of Arctic exploration led by Captain Sir John Franklin that departed England in 1845 aboard two ships

Engraving depicting the torpedo boats of the HMS Chatham, 19th century
5308815 Engraving depicting the torpedo boats of the HMS Chatham, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the torpedo boats of the HMS Chatham)

The death of Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar
5305196 The death of Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar.; (add.info.: Painting depicting the death of Horatio Nelson)

Napoleon sent into exile aboard the Bellerophon, July 23, 1815 - Napoleon sent into exile aboard H.M.S
NWI4944524 Napoleon sent into exile aboard the Bellerophon, July 23, 1815 - Napoleon sent into exile aboard H.M.S. Bellerophon, July 23, 1815

Chatham naval barracks and William Congreve's rockets for the British military used in the Napoleonic Wars
FLO4622941 Chatham naval barracks and William Congreve's rockets for the British military used in the Napoleonic Wars from 1804

Sir George Carew, Admiral in the Royal Navy under King Henry VIII, died in the sinking of the Mary Rose at the Battle
FLO4638374 Sir George Carew, Admiral in the Royal Navy under King Henry VIII, died in the sinking of the Mary Rose at the Battle of the Solent, 1545

The death of Captain James Cook, 1850
3480624 The death of Captain James Cook, 1850; (add.info.: 19th century illustration showing the death of Captain James Cook (1728 - 14 February 1779)

The 'Soleil Royal', 18th century (engraving)
3330801 The 'Soleil Royal', 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration of the 'Soleil Royal', the finest ship of the navy of King Louis XIV)

In the submerged torpedo flat of a battleship, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC400493 In the submerged torpedo flat of a battleship, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

A boiler room on a battleship, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400490 A boiler room on a battleship, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

On a battleship: lowering a boat from the main derrick, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC400483 On a battleship: lowering a boat from the main derrick, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

HMS Orontes troopship of Royal Navy
673486 HMS Orontes troopship of Royal Navy; (add.info.: HMS Orontes was a 19th century troopship of the Royal Navy, intended for carrying troops to southern Africa and the West Indies)

English sailor with a sextant - English mariner with sextant on a beach in front of a lighthouse and tall ship
FLO4577854 English sailor with a sextant - English mariner with sextant on a beach in front of a lighthouse and tall ship

Captain James Cook, 1770
1577082 Captain James Cook, 1770; (add.info.: Portrait of Captain James Cook (1728-1779) British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy

Testimonial to Capt. Inglefield, R.N., from the Mercantile Marine Service Association of..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to Capt. Inglefield, R.N., from the Mercantile Marine Service Association of Liverpool, 1864. Sir Edward Augustus Inglefield (1820-1894)

Vice-Admiral Kuper, C.B., Commander-In-Chief of the East India and China Station, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Vice-Admiral Kuper, C.B., Commander-In-Chief of the East India and China Station, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by M. Beato in Japan

Pekin, one of the European-Chinese Squadron, leaving Chefoo, Shantung, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Pekin, one of the European-Chinese Squadron, leaving Chefoo, Shantung, 1864. 'Chefoo Bluff; Green Island, Stick-up Rock; The China; Island of Kung-Kung-Tau; English naval stores; H.M

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

Adm. Sir Percy Scott, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Adm. Sir Percy Scott, between c1910 and c1915.

The naval battle at Cape Santa Maria on October 5, 1804. Creator: Sutherland, Thomas (1785-1838)
The naval battle at Cape Santa Maria on October 5, 1804. Private Collection

Our ironclad fleet: launch of the Royal Alfred screw-frigate at Portsmouth, on Saturday last, 1864. Royal Navy warship. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

The War in Japan: the Red Battery opening fire on the corvettes, Sept. 6, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The War in Japan: the Red Battery opening fire on the corvettes, Sept. 6, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. C. Wirgman

The War in Japan: action of Sept. 5, in the Strait of Simonosaki, 1864. Creator: Edwin Weedon
The War in Japan: action of Sept. 5, in the Strait of Simonosaki, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. C. Wirgman, '...our Special Artist

H.M.S. Victoria, 102 guns, the new flagship of the Mediterranean fleet, 1864. Creator: Smyth
H.M.S. Victoria, 102 guns, the new flagship of the Mediterranean fleet, 1864. 'Our Engraving, from a drawing by Mr. F. L

Our Iron-Clad Fleet: H.M. Steam-Frigate Achilles off Folly Point, Chatham, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Our Iron-Clad Fleet: H.M. Steam-Frigate Achilles off Folly Point, Chatham, 1864. 'Our Engraving gives a view of that fine warship the Achilles

The Prince and Princess of Wales embarking at Dundee for Denmark on Saturday last, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Prince and Princess of Wales embarking at Dundee for Denmark on Saturday last, 1864. '...the Prince and Princess of Wales, with their infant son, Prince Albert Victor

VINDICTIVE after ZEEBRUGGE, 23 May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
VINDICTIVE after ZEEBRUGGE, 23 May 1918 (date created or published later). The HMS Vindictive was a British Arrogant-class cruiser which participated in the Zeebrugge Raid during World War I.

AUDACIOUS, between c1912 and c1914. Creator: Bain News Service
AUDACIOUS, between c1912 and c1914. The H.M.S. Audacious warship of the Royal Navy which was sunk by a German mine off the coast of Ireland on October 27, 1914 during World War I.

H.M.S. Partridge, 1893. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Partridge, 1893

The Blowing Up of the Vanguard Rock at Plymouth on Friday, the 5th November, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Blowing Up of the Vanguard Rock at Plymouth on Friday, the 5th November - from a sketch by Major Bredin, R.A. 1858. Displacement of...the rock at the entrance of the Devonport harbour...One of

The Embarkation of Prince Alfred on board the "Euryalus" on Wednesday week, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Embarkation of Prince Alfred on board the "Euryalus" on Wednesday week - from a sketch by V. Jones, 1858. Naval cadet Alfred, accompanied by his father Prince Albert

Her Majesty leaving Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Her Majesty leaving Cherbourg, 1858. Queen Victoria returns to England on the Royal Yacht....a farewell visit was paid by the Emperor and Empress;

The Cherbourg Fetes - Arrival of Her Majesty at Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Cherbourg Fetes - Arrival of Her Majesty at Cherbourg, 1858. When the Queen [Victoria] and her suite arrived at Cherbourg there were great demonstrations on shore

The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Creator: Richard Principal Leitch
The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Queen Victoria travels to France. On Thursday week the Victoria and Albert, on her way to Cherbourg

The Queen's Visit to Cherbourg - Piping Hands to Man Yards, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Queen's Visit to Cherbourg - Piping Hands to Man Yards, 1858. One of the most exciting and agreeable sights that takes place on a vessel of war...When the boatswain pipes to man yards

Terrible; Valorous; Royal Albert, 131, Flag of Vice-Admiral Lyons... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty en route for Cherbourg, 1858. Queen Victoria visits the French emperor with her escort squadron. Terrible; Valorous; Royal Albert, 131

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"150 Years of Excellence: The Royal Navy's Proud Legacy" From the historic HMS Bulwark to the triumphant return of HMS Invincible from the Falklands in 1982, the Royal Navy has always been at the forefront of maritime power. With iconic vessels like HMS Eagle and its mighty presence on the seas, their strength is unmatched. The flags that fluttered during Nelson's famous signal at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 symbolize a rich history of bravery and determination. These colors still inspire sailors today as they proudly serve under them. During World War II, HMS Illustrious stood tall amidst chaos, proving her mettle time and again. She became a beacon of hope for all who witnessed her might. And let us not forget about HMS Ark Royal, a true force to be reckoned with. In 1936, it was aboard HMS Ajax that courage shone through as she valiantly fought against adversity. This vessel showcased unwavering dedication to duty and honor. The Westland Whirlwinds gracefully taking off from HMS Bulwark remind us that innovation is key in naval warfare. The ever-evolving technology ensures our fleet remains ahead of its adversaries. HMS Superb stands tall among her peers - an embodiment of excellence within the Royal Navy's ranks. Her name resonates with pride throughout every sailor's heart. Witnessing royal navy aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious returning to Portsmouth after a refit fills one with awe and admiration for those who maintain these magnificent vessels' operational readiness year after year. High above RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus soars a Royal Navy Harrier Jet – an emblematic representation of precision and skill possessed by our brave aviators who protect our skies day in and day out. As we reflect upon these remarkable moments throughout history, we are reminded that behind each vessel lies countless stories filled with heroism, sacrifice, camaraderie, and resilience.