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Spithead Collection

Discover the rich maritime history of Spithead: a gateway to adventure and naval glory

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Spithead Collection: Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster
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Spithead Collection: 1935 Kings Silver Jubilee Fleet Review
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Spithead Collection: The British Fleet - Spithead, 1914
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Spithead Collection: Spithead & Shoreham Air Ferries Poster
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Spithead Collection: Spithead panorama, ships on south side
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Spithead Collection: 1889 photograph - RMS Teutonic - from an album of images relating to the launch of
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Spithead Collection: German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee, 1937
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Spithead Collection: SS Berengaria Passing Spithead, 1935
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Spithead Collection: A submarine crew line the decks as they await the Britannia
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Spithead Collection: Turbinia - the first steam turbine-powered steamship
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Spithead Collection: Early Coastal Survey Map of the Isle of Wight, Spithead and Portsmouth Harbour 1794
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Spithead Collection: Bembridge, Isle of Wight, Hampshire - Royal Spithead Hotel
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Spithead Collection: A Japanese Man of War warship in the Spithead Review of 1902
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Spithead Collection: Japanese Man of War battleship, Spithead Review in 1902
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Spithead Collection: The Naval Review, Queen Victoria's Jubilee
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Spithead Collection: RMS Titanic, May Collection, archive of ephemera
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Spithead Collection: HMS Pegasus (ex HMS Ark Royal)
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Spithead Collection: Luncheon menu, Assembly of Fleet at Spithead, Southampton
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Spithead Collection: Small archive of May brothers personal ephemera
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Spithead Collection: Kamov Ka-27PS 60 Red
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Spithead Collection: The Naval Review at Spithead, Her Majesty the Queen on Board the 'Victoria
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Spithead Collection: Spithead, Uppark, Sussex, 1868 (oil on canvas)
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Spithead Collection: The greatest assembly of warships the world has seen (litho)
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Spithead Collection: Naval Review at Spithead, the Big Guns of the 'Sultan', Sailors working Battery before the Shah
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Spithead Collection: The Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)
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Spithead Collection: The Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)
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Spithead Collection: The visit of the French Fleet, the Review as Spithead by H M The Queen (engraving)
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Spithead Collection: The Emperor of Germany at Spithead (engraving)
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Spithead Collection: Dressing an Ironclad with Flags at Spithead in Honour of the Wedding of the Princess Beatrice
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Spithead Collection: The Coronation Review at Spithead, the Kings Yacht 'Victoria
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Spithead Collection: Her Majesty going on Board the 'Albion, 'at Spithead (engraving)
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Spithead Collection: Coronation Decorations in the Provinces (engraving)
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Spithead Collection: Inspection of the Italian Squadron at Spithead by the Prince of Wales on 13 July
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Spithead Collection: Illumination of the Combined British and Italian Squadrons at Spithead, 12 July (engraving)
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Spithead Collection: The mutiny at Spithead: hauling down the red flag AD 1797
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Spithead Collection: A spectacle of astonishing grandeur offered the night lighting of the fleet... (colour litho)
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Spithead Collection: The Coronation Naval Review before King Edward at Spithead, 16 August (litho)
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Spithead Collection: The Coronation Naval Review before King Edward at Spithead, 16 August (litho)
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Spithead Collection: The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)
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Spithead Collection: The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)
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Spithead Collection: The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)
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Spithead Collection: The Naval Review, Fleet assembling at Spithead, Ships taking up their Position (engraving)
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Spithead Collection: Royal Navy ships off Spithead, Hampshire
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Spithead Collection: The Naval Review, Spithead, 23 July 1886 (chromolitho)
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Spithead Collection: The Naval Review at Spithead (colour litho)
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Spithead Collection: Memorial, at Portsea to the Crew of HMS Royal George
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Spithead Collection: Fitting out a War Steamer (engraving)


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Discover the rich maritime history of Spithead: a gateway to adventure and naval glory. From the bustling port of Portsmouth to the serene shores of Southsea, this coastal gem has witnessed countless historic moments that shaped Britain's seafaring legacy. Step back in time with an Isle of Wight Aviation Poster from 1935, showcasing the pioneering spirit that took flight from these very grounds. Feel the excitement as you imagine being part of the grand Kings Silver Jubilee Fleet Review in 1935, where majestic ships paraded for all to admire. Experience the thrill & Shoreham Air Ferries through a vintage poster, transporting you to an era when air travel was still a novelty. Marvel at The British Fleet - Spithead, 1914 photograph capturing a powerful fleet readying itself for duty during World War I. Delve even further into history with an 1889 photograph featuring RMS Teutonic's launch – witness her majesty taking her first steps towards conquering the seas. Immerse yourself in a breathtaking Spithead panorama and let your eyes wander across ships lining its southern side. Witness SS Berengaria Passing Spithead in 1935; feel the awe-inspiring presence of this magnificent vessel as it sails by. Learn about Turbinia -the first steam turbine-powered steamship- revolutionizing maritime technology forever. Travel across continents with A Japanese Man-of-War warship participating in Spithead Review of 1902; embrace cultural exchange amidst naval splendor. Relive Queen Victoria's Jubilee through The Naval Review and honor her enduring reign alongside proud sailors. Lastly, pay tribute to RMS Titanic within May Collection's archive of ephemera; remember those who sailed bravely but tragically on her fateful voyage. Spithead beckons you to explore its captivating past – embark on a journey filled with tales of triumphs and tribulations that have left an indelible mark on maritime history.