Tars Collection

Universe timeline, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

Universe timeline, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

Flower Power on Stripes
Sue Skellern

Wounded Sailors from Sebastopol (engraving)
2785401 Wounded Sailors from Sebastopol (engraving) by Morin, Edmond (1824-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wounded Sailors from Sebastopol)

The Retturn to Port, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving)
3085948 The Retturn to Port, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailors Carousing)

A group of Cornish Fishermen
insertcaption Date: circa 1920s

Sailors on a Cruise, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches
2655424 Sailors on a Cruise, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches, Descriptive of a Life of a Man-of-Wars Man, pub

The Honest Tars and Marines of The Argonaut, pub
2636955 The Honest Tars and Marines of The Argonaut, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; (add.info)

True Blue! The Jolly Tars of Old England; or All Alive at Portsmouth, pub
2636954 True Blue! The Jolly Tars of Old England; or All Alive at Portsmouth, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Pets brought home by men of HMS Thetis from St Helena - the monkey Jack salutes from the capstan. Date: 1901

British Tars Towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour, 1807 (etching)
3244703 British Tars Towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour, 1807 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Rodney Triumphant or Admiral LeeShore in the Dumps, pub 1782 (hand coloured engraving)
2962468 Rodney Triumphant or Admiral LeeShore in the Dumps, pub 1782 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

British jack tars in a Burmese market (colour litho)
6010716 British jack tars in a Burmese market (colour litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: British jack tars in a Burmese market)

The Promenade at Cowes, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving)
3090256 The Promenade at Cowes, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Point Street, Portsmouth, from "The English Spy", pub
3085947 Point Street, Portsmouth, from " The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jack Steadfast; or, The Heart that can Feel for Another, pub
2636959 Jack Steadfast; or, The Heart that can Feel for Another, pub. 1807 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) & George (1792-1878)

Jacks Trump of Defiance, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches
2655422 Jacks Trump of Defiance, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches, Descriptive of a Life of a Man-of-Wars Man, pub

Early Glow
Daniel Gastager

British Tars Towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour; the Broad-Bottom Leviathan trying Billys Old Boat, and the Little Corsican tottering on the Clouds of Ambition, October 1, 1807

Characters, from Jack the Giant Killer, Plate 8 for a Toy Theater, 1870-90

Anna Zinkiesen - Johns Noah and Jack Tars! The Chelsea Arts Club Ball. It was Noahs Night at the Royal Albert Hall, with a Noahs Ark designed by Augustus John. Date: 1930

Lighting up a pipe - Volendam, The Netherlands
" Can I light it again?" Two old tars at Volendam, The Netherlands lighting up. Note the fine examples of traditional clothing and footwear in evidence on this card. circa 1913

Cartoon, British Tars, towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour; the Broadbottom Leviathan trying to swamp Billys old Boat, & the little Corsican tottering on the Clouds of Ambition, by James Gillray

Drawings Prints, Print, Admiral, Nelson, Recreating, Brave, Tars, Glorious, Battle
Drawings and Prints, Print, Admiral Nelson Recreating with his Brave Tars after the Glorious Battle of the Nile, Publisher, Artist, Rudolph Ackermann, Thomas Rowlandson, London, British

The LZ129 Hindenburg is manoeuvred to its mobile mooring?
The LZ129 Hindenburg is manoeuvred to its mobile mooring mast by US Tars at Lakehurst, New Jersey, on 9 May 1936

Admiral Nelson Recreating with his Brave Tars after the Glorious Battle of the Nile

Universe time line, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

Coastguard Galley
Eight stalwart tars row a coastguard galley, protecting Englands shores from invasion by foreign powers

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"Tars: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the captivating world of "tars, " where the universe timeline intertwines with breathtaking artwork. From the picturesque streets of Volendam, The Netherlands, a scene is illuminated by a sailor gently lighting up his pipe, creating an ambiance that transports you to another era. Delve deeper into history as we encounter wounded sailors from Sebastopol in an engraving that evokes both empathy and admiration for their resilience. In "The Return to Port, " a hand-colored engraving from 1824, we witness the triumphs and challenges faced by seafarers during their perilous voyages. A group of Cornish fishermen stands proudly against a backdrop of crashing waves, reminding us of their unwavering determination amidst nature's unpredictable forces. Meanwhile, sailors on a cruise share moments captured in sketches from Greenwich Hospital—a testament to camaraderie forged at sea. "The Honest Tars and Marines" depicted in "The Argonaut" publication exemplify loyalty and courage within naval ranks. Similarly, "True Blue. The Jolly Tars of Old England; or All Alive at Portsmouth" captures the vibrant spirit resonating among those who serve under the British flag. Pets become cherished companions brought home by men aboard HMS Thetis from St Helena—an endearing reminder that even amidst duty and danger, bonds are formed between humans and animals alike. Witnessing British tars towing the Danish fleet into harbor through an etching takes us back to 1807 when unity prevailed over conflict. In "Rodney Triumphant or Admiral LeeShore in the Dumps, " a hand-colored engraving published in 1782 portrays both victory and despair experienced by naval heroes throughout history—reminding us that even great leaders face adversity. Through these glimpses into maritime life across different periods, we honor those who have sailed uncharted waters with bravery etched upon their souls.