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

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Naval Review at Spithead (colour litho)

The Naval Review at Spithead (colour litho)
559459 The Naval Review at Spithead (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Review at Spithead)

Background imageSpithead Collection: Memorial, at Portsea to the Crew of HMS Royal George

Memorial, at Portsea to the Crew of HMS Royal George
Memorial at Portsea to the Crew of HMS Royal George, sunk on the heel of Spithead on 29 August 1782. 1780s

Background imageSpithead Collection: Fitting out a War Steamer (engraving)

Fitting out a War Steamer (engraving)
1607887 Fitting out a War Steamer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fitting out a War Steamer)

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead (engraving)

The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead (engraving)
1608749 The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead)

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead (engraving)

The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead (engraving)
1608746 The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead (engraving) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Naval Review, at Spithead)

Background imageSpithead Collection: Westland Wessex passenger aircraft

Westland Wessex passenger aircraft G-ABVB, of the Portsmouth, Southsea and Isle of Wight Aviation Co, also known as the Spithead Ferry. Date: circa 1932

Background imageSpithead Collection: The British Fleet at Spithead (engraving)

The British Fleet at Spithead (engraving)
1619576 The British Fleet at Spithead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Fleet at Spithead)

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Great Coronation Review at Spithead (engraving)

The Great Coronation Review at Spithead (engraving)
1629849 The Great Coronation Review at Spithead (engraving) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Coronation Review at Spithead, a Rehearsal of the Illuminations)

Background imageSpithead Collection: Advert, Samson Barnett Diving Apparatus

Advert, Samson Barnett Diving Apparatus
Advertisement for Samson Barnett, Diving Apparatus Manufacturer to the Royal Navy. 1862

Background imageSpithead Collection: Queen Victorias farewell to the Duke of Wellington

Queen Victorias farewell to the Duke of Wellington, 131 guns, Spithead, 11 March 1854. 1854

Background imageSpithead Collection: The French Squadron at Spithead, Admiral Lord Clanwilliam and Admiral Gervais meeting on Board

The French Squadron at Spithead, Admiral Lord Clanwilliam and Admiral Gervais meeting on Board the Fire Queen
1591852 The French Squadron at Spithead, Admiral Lord Clanwilliam and Admiral Gervais meeting on Board the Fire Queen (engraving) by Overend

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)

The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)
1591291 The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead)

Background imageSpithead Collection: Old Naval Reviews (engraving)

Old Naval Reviews (engraving)
1596043 Old Naval Reviews (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Naval Reviews. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 August 1889)

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Queens Birthday Naval Parade at Portsmouth, the Royal Salute (litho)

The Queens Birthday Naval Parade at Portsmouth, the Royal Salute (litho)
1599709 The Queens Birthday Naval Parade at Portsmouth, the Royal Salute (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpithead Collection: The End of a Historic Commission (litho)

The End of a Historic Commission (litho)
1601054 The End of a Historic Commission (litho) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End of a Historic Commission, the Return of the " Terrible" to England)

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Coronation Naval Review at Spithead, 16 August (litho)

The Coronation Naval Review at Spithead, 16 August (litho)
1600924 The Coronation Naval Review at Spithead, 16 August (litho) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation Naval Review at Spithead, 16 August)

Background imageSpithead Collection: HMS 'Prince George, 'to be commanded by the Duke of York during the Visit of the United States

HMS "Prince George, "to be commanded by the Duke of York during the Visit of the United States Fleet to
1598380 HMS " Prince George, " to be commanded by the Duke of York during the Visit of the United States Fleet to Spithead (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSpithead Collection: Experimental Firing of the Bellerophon at the Royal Sovereign at Spithead (engraving)

Experimental Firing of the Bellerophon at the Royal Sovereign at Spithead (engraving)
1099235 Experimental Firing of the Bellerophon at the Royal Sovereign at Spithead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpithead Collection: Naval Events of the Year (engraving)

Naval Events of the Year (engraving)
1060040 Naval Events of the Year (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval Events of the Year)

Background imageSpithead Collection: 'Three Cheers for the Colonials!'a Sketch at Spithead (litho)

"Three Cheers for the Colonials!"a Sketch at Spithead (litho)
1042340 " Three Cheers for the Colonials!" a Sketch at Spithead (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Three Cheers for the Colonials)

Background imageSpithead Collection: Plan showing Position of the Fleet at Spithead at the Naval Review (engraving)

Plan showing Position of the Fleet at Spithead at the Naval Review (engraving)
1042327 Plan showing Position of the Fleet at Spithead at the Naval Review (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpithead Collection: At the End of the Coronation Review at Spithead, Admirals and Captains going to the Kings

At the End of the Coronation Review at Spithead, Admirals and Captains going to the Kings Reception on the Royal Yacht
1040651 At the End of the Coronation Review at Spithead, Admirals and Captains going to the Kings Reception on the Royal Yacht (litho) by Martino

Background imageSpithead Collection: HMS Amphibian and HMS Lion, Spithead, July 1912

HMS Amphibian and HMS Lion, Spithead, July 1912
HMS Amphibian (naval aero-hydrople or seaplane) flying over the battle cruiser HMS Lion at Spithead, July 1912. Date: 1912

Background imageSpithead Collection: Her Majestys Experimental Squadron (engraving)

Her Majestys Experimental Squadron (engraving)
1101353 Her Majestys Experimental Squadron (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majestys Experimental Squadron)

Background imageSpithead Collection: Naval Review at Spithead, the Big Guns of the 'Sultan', Sailors Working Battery before the Shah

Naval Review at Spithead, the Big Guns of the "Sultan", Sailors Working Battery before the Shah (engraving)
1049182 Naval Review at Spithead, the Big Guns of the " Sultan", Sailors Working Battery before the Shah (engraving) by English School

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)

The Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)
1046420 The Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead, the Illumination of the Fleet)

Background imageSpithead Collection: Bird s-Eye View of Portsmouth Harbour (engraving)

Bird s-Eye View of Portsmouth Harbour (engraving)
1047894 Bird s-Eye View of Portsmouth Harbour (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of Portsmouth Harbour)

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Russian Corvettes off Spithead (engraving)

The Russian Corvettes off Spithead (engraving)
1054294 The Russian Corvettes off Spithead (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russian Corvettes off Spithead)

Background imageSpithead Collection: Sketches at the Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)

Sketches at the Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)
1048838 Sketches at the Naval Review at Spithead (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Naval Review at Spithead)

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Night of the Great Naval Review, the Illuminations (engraving)

The Night of the Great Naval Review, the Illuminations (engraving)
1600925 The Night of the Great Naval Review, the Illuminations (engraving) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Night of the Great Naval Review, the Illuminations)

Background imageSpithead Collection: Coronation Night Illuminations at Portsmouth and in London (litho)

Coronation Night Illuminations at Portsmouth and in London (litho)
1600903 Coronation Night Illuminations at Portsmouth and in London (litho) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation Night Illuminations at Portsmouth and in London)

Background imageSpithead Collection: Thirty Miles of War-Ships at Spithead in the Year of the Queens Diamond Jubilee

Thirty Miles of War-Ships at Spithead in the Year of the Queens Diamond Jubilee, 26 June 1897 (litho)
1598320 Thirty Miles of War-Ships at Spithead in the Year of the Queens Diamond Jubilee, 26 June 1897 (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Wooden Walls of England, the Great Naval Review at Spithead in 1856 (litho)

The Wooden Walls of England, the Great Naval Review at Spithead in 1856 (litho)
1597643 The Wooden Walls of England, the Great Naval Review at Spithead in 1856 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wooden Walls of England)

Background imageSpithead Collection: Destruction of the 'Eastern Monarch'Troop Ship by Fire, at Spithead (engraving)

Destruction of the "Eastern Monarch"Troop Ship by Fire, at Spithead (engraving)
2772028 Destruction of the " Eastern Monarch" Troop Ship by Fire, at Spithead (engraving) by Ubsdell, Richard (fl.1828-63); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)

The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)
1591298 The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead)

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)

The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)
1591297 The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead (engraving) by Speed, Lancelot (1860-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead)

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead, 1897 (colour litho)

The Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead, 1897 (colour litho)
3620728 The Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead, 1897 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead, 1897)

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Outbreak of the Mutiny at Spithead--The Sailors Refusing to Put to Sea (engraving)

The Outbreak of the Mutiny at Spithead--The Sailors Refusing to Put to Sea (engraving)
664080 The Outbreak of the Mutiny at Spithead--The Sailors Refusing to Put to Sea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Baltic Fleet leaving Spithead (engraving)

The Baltic Fleet leaving Spithead (engraving)
1618856 The Baltic Fleet leaving Spithead (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baltic Fleet leaving Spithead)

Background imageSpithead Collection: Review of the Fleet at Spithead by the Queen (engraving)

Review of the Fleet at Spithead by the Queen (engraving)
1621765 Review of the Fleet at Spithead by the Queen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Review of the Fleet at Spithead by the Queen)

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour (litho)

The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour (litho)
1593454 The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour (litho) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour)

Background imageSpithead Collection: The 'Prince George'at Spithead: The Naval Requiem of Queen Victoria (colour litho)

The "Prince George"at Spithead: The Naval Requiem of Queen Victoria (colour litho)
726538 The " Prince George" at Spithead: The Naval Requiem of Queen Victoria (colour litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Coronation Review at Spithead, the 'Royal Sovereign'firing the Salute (litho)

The Coronation Review at Spithead, the "Royal Sovereign"firing the Salute (litho)
1040654 The Coronation Review at Spithead, the " Royal Sovereign" firing the Salute (litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpithead Collection: After the Review at Spithead, the Dispersal of the Fleet (litho)

After the Review at Spithead, the Dispersal of the Fleet (litho)
1040648 After the Review at Spithead, the Dispersal of the Fleet (litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Review at Spithead)

Background imageSpithead Collection: Farewell! The Navys Last Salute to Queen Victoria, the 'Alberta'passing through the Fleet at

Farewell! The Navys Last Salute to Queen Victoria, the "Alberta"passing through the Fleet at Spithead (litho)
1040470 Farewell! The Navys Last Salute to Queen Victoria, the " Alberta" passing through the Fleet at Spithead (litho) by Wyllie

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Naval Review at Spithead, the Shah in the Royal Yacht 'Victoria and Albert'inspecting the Fleet

The Naval Review at Spithead, the Shah in the Royal Yacht "Victoria and Albert"inspecting the Fleet
1048835 The Naval Review at Spithead, the Shah in the Royal Yacht " Victoria and Albert" inspecting the Fleet (engraving) by English School

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Naval Review at Spithead, Visit of the Admirals to the Prince of Wales on Board the Royal

The Naval Review at Spithead, Visit of the Admirals to the Prince of Wales on Board the Royal Yacht (litho)
1042333 The Naval Review at Spithead, Visit of the Admirals to the Prince of Wales on Board the Royal Yacht (litho) by Nash

Background imageSpithead Collection: The Demon Photographer (engraving)

The Demon Photographer (engraving)
1046499 The Demon Photographer (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Demon Photographer, his Visit to an Ironclad at Spithead)



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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.