Ship Of The Line Collection

The English Ship Hampton Court in a Gale, 1678-80. Creator
The English Ship Hampton Court in a Gale, 1678-80. Willem Van de Velde the Younger was a the Dutch marine painter. He emigrated to England with his father in 1674

The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827. Artist: Reinagle, George Philip (1802-1835)
The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827. Private Collection

Flagship Eendracht and a Fleet of Dutch Men-of-war, c. 1670. Artist: Bakhuizen, Ludolf (1630-1708)
Flagship Eendracht and a Fleet of Dutch Men-of-war, c. 1670. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

HMS Hero in 1860. A 91 gun ship-of-the-line. From Edward VII His Life and Times, published 1910
955248 HMS Hero in 1860. A 91 gun ship-of-the-line. From Edward VII His Life and Times, published 1910.; Private Collection.

HMS Sovereign of the Seas was a 90-gun, first rank ship of the line in the British Navy
529857 HMS Sovereign of the Seas was a 90-gun, first rank ship of the line in the British Navy. A ship-of-the-line was a type of naval warship constructed from the 17th century through the mid-19th

The ship of the line Imperatriza Marija under the flag of Nakhimov, after the victory at Sinop, 1854 Creator: Timm
The ship of the line Imperatriza Marija under the flag of Nakhimov, after the victory at Sinop, 1854. Private Collection

"Council of War aboard "The Seven Provinces", the Flagship of Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter, 10 June 1666, preceding the Four Days Battle: episode from the Second Anglo-Dutch War"

The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827, 1828. Creator: Georgin, François (1801-1863)
The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827, 1828. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Battleship of the Royal Navy, 18th Century warships, Sailing ship
Vintage illustration of Battleship of the Royal Navy, 18th Century warships, Sailing ship

HMS Wachtmeister fighting against the Russian squadron on Juny 4, 1719, 1895. Private Collection

The naval Battle of Reval on 13 May 1790, 1860s. Artist: Bogolyubov, Alexei Petrovich (1824-1896)
The naval Battle of Reval on 13 May 1790, 1860s. Found in the collection of the State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

HMS Victory in Portsmouth Harbor, Hampshire, England

HMS Victoria was the last British wooden first-rate three-decked ship of the line, Royal Navy warship
Vintage illustration HMS Victoria was the last British wooden first-rate three-decked ship of the line, 19th Century

A 74-gun ship of the line, about 1794 (colour litho)
2775640 A 74-gun ship of the line, about 1794 (colour litho) by Mitchell, William Frederick (1845-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: A 74-gun ship of the line, about 1794)

HMS Victoria, 121 guns (colour litho)
2775651 HMS Victoria, 121 guns (colour litho) by Mitchell, William Frederick (1845-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Victoria, 121 guns, the last three-decker - launched in 1859)

The Victory (colour litho)
2775633 The Victory (colour litho) by Mitchell, William Frederick (1845-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Victory, launched 1765)

The Foudroyant one of Nelsons ships seen here being broken up at Woolwich Circa 1925

The Foudroyant one of Nelsons ships seen here being broken up at Woolwich Circa 1925

Battle of Trafalgar
Vintage engraving of the Battle of Trafalgar (21 October 1805) was a naval engagement fought by the British Royal Navy against the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies

HMS Duke of Wellington, firing a slaute, 19th Century
Vintage illustration of HMS Duke of Wellington, firing a slaute, 19th Century. HMS Duke of Wellington was a 131-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy. Launched in 1852

Launch of the "Boscawen"at Woolwich, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Launch of the " Boscawen" at Woolwich, 1844. Crowds cheer as the warship HMS Boscawen is launched on the River Thames in London:ranges of seats

British Royal Navy Warship HMS Revenge
Vintage woodcut illustration of British Royal Navy Warship HMS Revenge

Krepost, Russian ship of the line, um 1700. Creator: Schoonebeek (Schoonebeck), Adriaan
Krepost, Russian ship of the line, um 1700. Private Collection

The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789. Creator: Cumelin, Johan Petter (1764-1820)
The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

First Russo-Swedish Battle of Rochensalm on August 24, 1789, c. 1790. Creator: Schoultz
First Russo-Swedish Battle of Rochensalm on August 24, 1789, c. 1790. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

The first battle of Oland on 31 May 1564, Second Half of the 17th cen Creator: Soest
The first battle of Oland on 31 May 1564, Second Half of the 17th cen.. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

Second Russo-Swedish Battle of Svensksund on 10 July 1790. Creator: Schoultz, Johan Tietrich
Second Russo-Swedish Battle of Svensksund on 10 July 1790. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789, c. 1790. Creator: Cumelin, Johan Petter (1764-1820)
The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789, c. 1790. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

The naval Battle of Reval on 13 May 1790. Creator: Hagg, Jacob (1839-1931)
The naval Battle of Reval on 13 May 1790. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

The Battle of Vyborg Bay on July 3, 1790, 1791. Creator: Schoultz, Johan Tietrich (1754-1807)
The Battle of Vyborg Bay on July 3, 1790, 1791. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

The Battle of Fredrikshamn on May 1790, 1791. Creator: Schoultz, Johan Tietrich (1754-1807)
The Battle of Fredrikshamn on May 1790, 1791. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

British naval gunners on gun deck, c. 1850. Artist: Anonymous
British naval gunners on gun deck, c. 1850. From a private collection

The Russo-Swedish seabattle of Krasnaya Gorka near Kronstadt on May 1790, 1790. Private Collection

The Self-sinking of the Black Sea Fleet in the Bay of Sevastopol in 1856, 1872. Found in the Collection of State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

Snuff box with Portrait of Alexander Ivanovich Kazarsky (1797-1833), First quarter of 19th cen. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Henri Comte de Rigny (1782-1835). Private Collection

Plan of the Battle of Sinope, 1853. Private Collection

Henri Comte de Rigny (1782-1835), 1830s. Private Collection

The frigate Svetlana, 1892. Private Collection

Flagship Goto Predestinatsia (The Providence of God) built by Peter the Great at Voronezh, 1700. Found in the Collection of State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827, 1828. Artist: Reinagle, George Philip (1802-1835)
The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827, 1828. Private Collection

Astrakhan (From: Drie aanmerkelyke reizen), 1675. Artist: Struys, Jan Jansz. (1630-1694)
Astrakhan (From: Drie aanmerkelyke reizen), 1675. Found in the collection of Universiteitsbibliotheek Nijmegen

The Battle of Hoglande on 22 July 1713, 1713. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Hoglande on 22 July 1713, 1713. Private Collection

The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789, 1804. Artist: Anonymous
The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789, 1804. Private Collection

Russian Frigate Mercury, 1879. Artist: Beggrov, Alexander Karlovich (1841-1914)
Russian Frigate Mercury, 1879. Found in the collection of State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

The battle at the mouth of the Neva on May 18, 1703, 1720s. Artist: Zubov, Alexei Fyodorovich (1682-after 1750)
The battle at the mouth of the Neva on May 18, 1703, 1720s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Russian ship of the line Poltava, 1712. Artist: Anonymous
Russian ship of the line Poltava, 1712. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Brig Mercury. Artist: Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900)
Brig Mercury. Private Collection

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"Ship of the Line: A Glimpse into Naval Warfare through Art" Step aboard a journey through history as we explore the mighty "ship of the line, " a symbol of naval power and supremacy. From tempestuous gales to epic battles, these majestic vessels have left an indelible mark on maritime history. In 1678-80, witness the English Ship Hampton Court braving treacherous waters in a fierce gale. The artist's brush captures both the ship's strength and vulnerability, reminding us of the perils faced by sailors at sea. Fast forward to 1827, where George Philip Reinagle immortalizes The Naval Battle of Navarino. This monumental clash showcases ships locked in combat, their cannons roaring amidst billowing smoke. It serves as a testament to bravery and sacrifice during times of war. Ludolf Bakhuizen's masterpiece from around 1670 transports us to Dutch waters. Behold Flagship Eendracht leading a formidable fleet of Dutch Men-of-war. These vessels epitomize Dutch naval might during their golden age, instilling awe with their sheer size and grandeur. The Royal Navy takes center stage in our narrative with depictions of 18th-century warships like Battleship HMS Wachtmeister engaging Russian forces in 1719. These magnificent wooden behemoths evoke admiration for their intricate design and unwavering resolve against enemy fleets. Alexei Petrovich Bogolyubov brings us back to Baltic seas in 1790 with his portrayal of The Naval Battle of Reval. Amidst cannon fire and chaos, this artwork encapsulates the intensity experienced by sailors fighting for dominance over strategic waterways. No discussion about ships of the line would be complete without mentioning HMS Victory – an iconic vessel that played a pivotal role in British naval history. Its presence is felt not only through historical events but also within Portsmouth Harbor itself, where it stands as a testament to the Royal Navy's legacy.