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From historic vessels to majestic warships, they have always captivated our imagination. The Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village by A. G

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Searcher, 1944

HMS Searcher, 1944
Archer Class aircraft carrier HMS Searcher, 1944

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Frobisher, May 1937

HMS Frobisher, May 1937
Hawkins Class cruiser HMS Frobisher at the Spithead Naval Review, May 1937

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Exeter, May 1933

HMS Exeter, May 1933
York Class Cruiser HMS Exeter during the Home Fleet Summer Cruise, May 1933

Background imageShips Collection: HSL Type 3 2554

HSL Type 3 2554
68 High Speed Launch type 3 " Hants and Dorset", with Short Sunderland aircraft in the background, 1944

Background imageShips Collection: Southern Railway Paddle Steamer Ryde at Portsmouth, 1939

Southern Railway Paddle Steamer Ryde at Portsmouth, 1939
Southern Railway Isle of Wight ferry PS Ryde at Portsmouth

Background imageShips Collection: Supermarine Seafire F. 47

Supermarine Seafire F. 47
Supermarine Seafire F.47 (PS948) taking off from HMS Illustrious, May 1947

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Bodenham

HMS Bodenham
Ham Class minesweepers HMS Bodenham and another in line-astern, 1956

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Courageous

HMS Courageous in a heavy sea, 1937

Background imageShips Collection: Whirlwind HAS. 7

Whirlwind HAS. 7
Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 helicopter of 848 Squadron in flight from HMS Bulwark, 1960

Background imageShips Collection: Hawker Siddeley Trident of BEA

Hawker Siddeley Trident of BEA
Hawker Siddeley Trident (G-ARPC) of British European Airways in flight over Farnborough, 1965

Background imageShips Collection: Endeavour

Endeavour
The J Class yacht Endeavour of Sir Thomas Sopwith, Cowes 1934

Background imageShips Collection: The Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert

The Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert at Cowes, 1934

Background imageShips Collection: 68 High Speed Launch Type 3

68 High Speed Launch Type 3 (Hants and Dorset)

Background imageShips Collection: Fairey Firefly IV

Fairey Firefly IV over HMS Illustrious 18 March 1947

Background imageShips Collection: Blackburn Shark II

Blackburn Shark II seaplane flying over HMS Nelson, Weymouth, 1938

Background imageShips Collection: Blackburn Shark I

Blackburn Shark I of 820 Squadron Fa over HMS Rodney and HMS Nelson, 1937

Background imageShips Collection: Hawker Osprey III

Hawker Osprey III of 447 Flight Fa in Alexandria Harbour, 1936

Background imageShips Collection: Fairey Flycatcher

Fairey Flycatcher of 401 Flight over HMS Eagle, 1930

Background imageShips Collection: The QE2 ocean liner on her maiden voyage

The QE2 ocean liner on her maiden voyage
QE2 on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York in May 1969

Background imageShips Collection: SS Treleigh of Penzance, East Looe Quay, Looe, Cornwall. Probably 1895

SS Treleigh of Penzance, East Looe Quay, Looe, Cornwall. Probably 1895
The SS Treleigh of Penzance at East Looe quay. Treleigh was a steel screw dandy built in 1894 by J.P. Renoldson & Sons, South Shields and owned by D.W. Bain & Co, Penzance

Background imageShips Collection: East Looe Quay, Cornwall. 1904

East Looe Quay, Cornwall. 1904
Two schooners can be seen tied up along the quay, the Mary of Glasgow and Priscilla. On the right a line of railway trucks full of coal from the Liskeard and Looe Railway. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Background imageShips Collection: 16th century map of Venice

16th century map of Venice showing the lagoon. Venice is a coastal city in the north-east of Italy. The main bulk of Venice is in the upper frame of the image

Background imageShips Collection: Cruise terminal in the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, Central America

Cruise terminal in the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, Central America

Background imageShips Collection: Gokstad ship, 9th century burial vessel, Viking Ship Museum, Vikingskipshuset

Gokstad ship, 9th century burial vessel, Viking Ship Museum, Vikingskipshuset, Bygdoy, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageShips Collection: Carlos Villoch / SpecialistStock

Carlos Villoch / SpecialistStock
Thistlegorm wreck and diver. Egypt, Red Sea

Background imageShips Collection: Forth Road Bridge crossing the Firth of Forth between Queensferry and Inverkeithing

Forth Road Bridge crossing the Firth of Forth between Queensferry and Inverkeithing, near Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Warrior, 1860, iron hull, built 1769-1765, sail and steam powered

HMS Warrior, 1860, iron hull, built 1769-1765, sail and steam powered, Portsmouth Historical Dockyard, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageShips Collection: Queen Mary and Spruce Goose Dome, Long Beach, California, United States of America

Queen Mary and Spruce Goose Dome, Long Beach, California, United States of America, North America

Background imageShips Collection: Grytviken Whaling Station from the Endurance

Grytviken Whaling Station from the Endurance
Photograher: Frank Hurley. Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. View from the deck of the ship Endurance looking across sea to the coastline of South

Background imageShips Collection: The Battle of Trafalgar, John Christian Schetky, 1778-1874, British

The Battle of Trafalgar, John Christian Schetky, 1778-1874, British

Background imageShips Collection: Admiral Nelsons ship, HMS Victory, Portsmouth Historic Docks, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

Admiral Nelsons ship, HMS Victory, Portsmouth Historic Docks, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageShips Collection: Star Clipper sailing cruse ship, Le Bourg, Iles des Saintes, Terre de Haut, Guadeloupe

Star Clipper sailing cruse ship, Le Bourg, Iles des Saintes, Terre de Haut, Guadeloupe, West Indies, French Caribbean, France, Central America

Background imageShips Collection: Ship to Shore, Container Terminal, Mombasa Harbour, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Ship to Shore, Container Terminal, Mombasa Harbour, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageShips Collection: Welland Ship Canal, lower lock between Lakes Ontario and Erie, Ontario

Welland Ship Canal, lower lock between Lakes Ontario and Erie, Ontario, Canada, North America

Background imageShips Collection: Tugboat and container ship, San Pedro Port, Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Tugboat and container ship, San Pedro Port, Los Angeles, California, United States of America, North America

Background imageShips Collection: Boats, houses and harbour, evening, Tenby Harbour, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe

Boats, houses and harbour, evening, Tenby Harbour, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Background imageShips Collection: de Havilland Vampire

de Havilland Vampire (LZ551) prototype taking off from HMS Ocean, December 1945

Background imageShips Collection: U. S. S. Alabama Battleship Museum

U. S. S. Alabama Battleship Museum
U.S.S. Alabama Battleship Museum, Mobile, Alabama, United States of America, North America

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Birmingham a type 42 destroyer on route along the Bristol Channel

HMS Birmingham a type 42 destroyer on route along the Bristol Channel

Background imageShips Collection: Pleasure ship below Whitby Abbey and St. Marys Church, Whitby, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire

Pleasure ship below Whitby Abbey and St. Marys Church, Whitby, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageShips Collection: Replica Viking ships, Oseberg and Gaia, Haholmen, West Norway, Norway, Scandinavia

Replica Viking ships, Oseberg and Gaia, Haholmen, West Norway, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Victory, flagship of Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1758-1805, at Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

HMS Victory, flagship of Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1758-1805, at Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, bow detail, Portsmouth Historical Dockyard, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageShips Collection: Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, San Diego, California, United States of America

Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, San Diego, California, United States of America, North America

Background imageShips Collection: Deck of Pont Aven ferry, Brittany Ferries, Plymouth to Roscoff crossing, Atlantic Ocean

Deck of Pont Aven ferry, Brittany Ferries, Plymouth to Roscoff crossing, Atlantic Ocean
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Background imageShips Collection: The Dart paddle steamer Compton Castle. 1980s

The Dart paddle steamer Compton Castle. 1980s

Background imageShips Collection: Remains of Tune Viking ship excavated from Oslofjord, Vikingskipshuset

Remains of Tune Viking ship excavated from Oslofjord, Vikingskipshuset (Viking Ship Museum), Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageShips Collection: Detail of replica Viking ship Aker Brygge, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Detail of replica Viking ship Aker Brygge, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageShips Collection: Blazer taking HMS Erebus in tow, 31 May 1845, 6PM

Blazer taking HMS Erebus in tow, 31 May 1845, 6PM
Artist: Graham Gore. Watercolour and pen sketch of HMS Erebus, 1845



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From historic vessels to majestic warships, they have always captivated our imagination. The Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village by A. G. Sherwood Hunter transports us back in time, showcasing the beauty of traditional sailing boats amidst picturesque scenery. Meanwhile, the Gokstad Ship at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo stands as a testament to Scandinavian seafaring prowess and craftsmanship. The HMS Bulwark, an iconic British aircraft carrier, has played a significant role throughout history. From its involvement in World War II to hosting Westland Whirlwinds and witnessing the return of HMS Invincible from the Falklands conflict in 1982, this mighty vessel has seen it all. Speaking of historical significance, the Vasa warship takes center stage at Stockholm's Vasa Museum. Despite its tragic sinking on its maiden voyage in the 17th century, this marvel of engineering now serves as a reminder of Sweden's naval heritage. During World War II, HMS Illustrious proudly served her country with distinction. Her bravery was matched only by that of her sister ship HMS Ark Royal and their valiant crew members who fought tirelessly for freedom on treacherous seas. Not all they can bound for battle; some embark on remarkable journeys across diverse landscapes. The SS Oriana epitomizes adventure as it voyages from tropical paradises to snow-covered destinations—a true symbol of exploration and wanderlust. Lastly but not leastly is HMS Ajax—her name synonymous with courage and resilience since 1936 when she first set sail under British colors. This formidable cruiser paved the way for future naval triumphs while leaving an indelible mark on maritime history. Whether they transport us through time or carry us into uncharted territories, ships continue to inspire awe and fascination worldwide.