Sea Captain Collection

Fisherman statue outside Goodrich Seafood, Oak Hill, Florida, USA

A captain giving orders to his crew members, 1850
3478512 A captain giving orders to his crew members, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Captain giving orders to his crew members. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Martin Frobisher, English Arctic explorer, 1500s
NWI4923553 Martin Frobisher, English Arctic explorer, 1500s.; (add.info.: Martin Frobisher, English Arctic explorer, 1500s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

A captain with a cabin boy, 1850
3330818 A captain with a cabin boy, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Captain with cabin boy. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sketch of the Little Maids of the Foundling Hospital, 1901
1576511 Sketch of the Little Maids of the Foundling Hospital, 1901; (add.info.: Sketch of the little maids of the Foundling Hospital in Guilford Street)

'There's plenty of time to win this game and thrash the Spaniards too', 1944 (oil on canvas)
CH24079 'There's plenty of time to win this game and thrash the Spaniards too', 1944 (oil on canvas) by Bennett

Explorers: Sir Francis Drake on His Ship, 1931 (woodcut print)
3034940 Explorers: Sir Francis Drake on His Ship, 1931 (woodcut print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of English explorer)

"The Armada must wait until I have finished my game" (colour litho)
2911903 "The Armada must wait until I have finished my game" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); (add.info)

Sir Francis Drake, 1581 (w / c on vellum)
416546 Sir Francis Drake, 1581 (w/c on vellum) by Hilliard, Nicholas (1547-1619); National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Sir Francis Drake)

Sir Francis Drake, trader and privateer (coloured engraving)
3610853 Sir Francis Drake, trader and privateer (coloured engraving) by British School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Government departments are instructed by Lloyd George to make cuts in expenditure of
KDC397327 Government departments are instructed by Lloyd George to make cuts in expenditure of twenty per cent, 1921 (litho) by Raven-Hill

Miniature portrait of Captain John Coxon (painting)
3870891 Miniature portrait of Captain John Coxon (painting) by Unknown artist, (18th century); (add.info.: Miniature portrait of Captain John Coxon, captain of East Indiaman the Grosvenor)

Captain Cuttle, from Dombey & Son, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465754 Captain Cuttle, from Dombey & Son, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Ned Cuttle)

Sir Richard Grenville, also known as Greynvile, Greeneville, Greenfield, 1542-1591. English sea captain and explorer, Member of Parliament for Cornwall, High Sheriff of County Cork, Ireland; Artwork

Juan de la Cosa (oil on canvas)
XPH324139 Juan de la Cosa (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (16th century); Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Juan de la Cosa (1460-1508), Spanish cartographer

SIR FRANCIS DRAKE, He was an English sea captain, privateer, navigator, slaver, and politician of the Elizabethan era, 1870s engraving

Captain Coram, c. 1820 (engraving)
XJF701462 Captain Coram, c.1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Thomas Coram (1668a'1751)

Captain James Cook, engraved by W. Holl, from The National Portrait Gallery
KW285342 Captain James Cook, engraved by W. Holl, from The National Portrait Gallery, Volume IV, published c.1820 (litho) by Dance-Holland

Portrait of a Sea Captain, probably Vice-Admiral Aert van Nes, formerly entitled Portrait of Johan Cornelis van der Hoop, Ferdinand Bol, 1667

Trevessa crews arrival. Mr Havelock Wilson MP, greeting the Captain of the Trevessa
" Trevessa " crews arrival. Mr Havelock Wilson MP, greeting the Captain of the " Trevessa ", Mr Cecil Foster. 23 August 1923

SIR FRANCIS DRAKE, He was an English sea captain, privateer, navigator, slaver, and politician of the Elizabethan era, 1870s engraving

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"The Sea Captain: Legends and Legacies" From the towering fisherman statue outside Goodrich Seafood in Oak Hill, Florida, to the woodcut print of Sir Francis Drake on his ship, the captivating world of sea captains comes alive. These brave explorers have left an indelible mark on history, their stories echoing through time. In a mesmerizing oil painting from c. 1580, we see Sir Francis Drake himself, his gaze filled with determination as he sets sail into uncharted waters. A colour litho captures a playful side of this legendary captain - "The Armada must wait until I have finished my game" - showcasing his unwavering spirit and wit. A delicate watercolor on vellum transports us back to 1581 when Sir Francis Drake was not only a trader but also a privateer. The coloured engraving further illustrates his multifaceted nature as he fearlessly navigated treacherous seas. Even government departments were influenced by these intrepid leaders. Lloyd George's instructions to cut expenditure remind us that even mighty sea captains faced challenges beyond the waves they conquered. Delving deeper into history reveals miniature portraits capturing the essence of other remarkable sea captains. Captain John Coxon emerges in all his glory through a detailed painting while Captain Jonathan Birch dons a blue coat and white waistcoat in an exquisite portrait miniature. Not limited to real-life heroes alone, literature immortalizes sea captains like Captain Cuttle from Charles Dickens' Dombey & Son. Through vibrant colours and lithography techniques, this character springs off the page with undeniable charisma. Sir Richard Grenville stands tall among them all - English sea captain turned explorer who held various prestigious titles throughout his life. His legacy lives on through intricate artwork that depicts him as both formidable and influential. Finally, we return to Sir Francis Drake; slave trader turned naval officer whose exploits continue to captivate our imagination centuries later.