Thunderer Collection

Titanic whistle and Turkish Bath ticket
1. The brass Thunderer whistle of HJ Pitman, 3rd Officer on the Titanic, with an inscribed label attached. 2. A Turkish Bath ticket

HMS Thunderer at Dagenham, Essex
HMS Thunderer (launched 1911) was the third Orion-class battleship built for the Royal Navy and the last vessel to be constructed by Thames Ironworks

Figure of Baal, Canaanite (bronze)
BLP397823 Figure of Baal, Canaanite (bronze) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); Hecht Museum, Haifa, Israel; (add.info.: God of war; ); Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Attack on Sidon by Commodore Charles Napier, 26 September 1840. British, Turkish and Austrian ships bombarding Egyptian positions in the Lebanese port of Sidon during the Syrian War

The Naval Review at Spithead (engraving)
1059825 The Naval Review at Spithead (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Review at Spithead)

The After Stokehole of the Thunderer, showing the Exploded Boiler (engraving)
1602461 The After Stokehole of the Thunderer, showing the Exploded Boiler (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The After Stokehole of the Thunderer)

Plan du Combat Naval de la Grenade Gagne par Mr. le Cte
2646261 Plan du Combat Naval de la Grenade Gagnepar Mr. le Cte. D Estaing sur l Amiral Byron le 6 Juillet 1779, pub. 1779 (hand-coloured engraving) by French School

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)

The Reserve Fleet exercising their Search-Lights at Torbay (litho)
1042850 The Reserve Fleet exercising their Search-Lights at Torbay (litho) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reserve Fleet exercising their Search-Lights at Torbay)

The Raising of the HMS "Eurydice"(engraving)
1059800 The Raising of the HMS " Eurydice" (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Raising of the HMS " Eurydice")

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)

Development of the Monitor Idea (engraving)
2813732 Development of the Monitor Idea (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Development of the Monitor Idea)

Types of the British Navy (litho)
1615850 Types of the British Navy (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of the British Navy)

Types of the British Navy (engraving)
3637964 Types of the British Navy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of the British Navy)

Monument to the Victims of the Explosion on Board the "Thunderer"(engraving)
1049724 Monument to the Victims of the Explosion on Board the " Thunderer" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving)
1046433 The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Navy in 1887)

The Accident on Board the "Thunderer", Graves of the Victims, in the English Cemetery at Ismid (engraving)
1058782 The Accident on Board the " Thunderer", Graves of the Victims, in the English Cemetery at Ismid (engraving) by English School

Turkey and the Powers, the British Fleet at Villa Franca (engraving)
1060161 Turkey and the Powers, the British Fleet at Villa Franca (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkey and the Powers)

Evolutions of the Mediterranean Fleet, under HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, Submarine Mining at Port Sigri
1055098 Evolutions of the Mediterranean Fleet, under HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, Submarine Mining at Port Sigri, Mitylene (engraving) by English School

The Launch of the Italian Ironclad "Italia"(engraving)
1060288 The Launch of the Italian Ironclad " Italia" (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Air Wonder Stories scfi magazine cover, Drying up a lake
THE THUNDERER (A H Johnson) The Thunderer (a typical mad scientist) dries up a lake to demonstrate what he can do if his demands are not met

Plate 7 Temple Jupiter Tonans Jupiter Thunderer
Artokoloro

Source Size = 3758 x 3330
The New Ironclad Turret Ship " thunderer"

Source Size = 5031 x 3790
OUR NAVY: H.M.S. " THUNDERER"

The Steam-Boiler Explosion on Board H. M. s. Thunderer at Spithead
The Steam-Boiler Explosion on Board H.M.s. Thunderer at Spithead

The Recent Earthquakes at Scio: 1. H. M. s
THE RECENT EARTHQUAKES AT SCIO: 1. H.M.S. " Thunderer" Leaving the Harbour at Malta for Scio. 2. H.M.S. " Thunderer" Embarking Stores at Malta for the Relief of the Sufferers. 1881

NATIVE AMERICANS: KIOWAS, 1834. Thunderer and White Weasel. Kiowa tribe. Oil on canvas, 1834

The Steam-Boiler Explosion on Board H. M. s. Thunderer at Spithead
The Steam-Boiler Explosion on Board H.M.s. Thunderer at Spithead

Five British battleships at sea, WW1
Five British battleships at sea during the First World War. From left to right: HMS Thunderer, HMS Monarch, HMS Conqueror, HMS Orion and HMS Queen Elizabeth. Date: 1914-1918

The damaged gun of H. M.s Thunderer, condition of the turret
H.M.S Thunderer, the damage caused by the bursting of the 38 ton gun. The gun exploded during a practice exercise because of a fault

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"Thunderer: A Journey Through Naval History" Step aboard the time machine as we delve into the captivating history of the mighty "Thunderer. " This iconic vessel, known for its power and strength, has left an indelible mark on naval warfare. Imagine standing on the deck of HMS Thunderer at Dagenham, Essex. The Titanic whistle echoes through your ears, a haunting reminder of past tragedies and triumphs. As you hold a Turkish Bath ticket in your hand, you ponder the lives that once thrived within these steel walls. One cannot forget Commodore Charles Napier's fearless attack on Sidon. The Thunderer's cannons roared with fury as it defended British interests overseas. Engraved images from The Naval Review at Spithead capture this momentous event – a testament to naval prowess. But not all tales are filled with glory. In another engraving titled "The After Stokehole of the Thunderer, " we witness the aftermath of an exploded boiler. It serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those who served onboard this majestic ship. As we explore further, we come across "Plan du Combat Naval de la Grenade Gagne par Mr le Cte. " This intricate illustration showcases strategic maneuvers employed during battles fought by Thunderer's crew – masterful tactics that secured victories against formidable foes. Naval Events of the Year unfold before our eyes in yet another vivid engraving. We witness sailors exercising their search-lights at Torbay while ships from Reserve Fleet stand ready for action – a display of unwavering dedication to protect Britain's shores. The tragic sinking and subsequent raising of HMS "Eurydice" is etched forever in maritime history. An engraving depicts this somber event, reminding us that even great vessels like they are fall victim to treacherous waters. Sketches from The Naval Review at Spithead transport us back to moments when camaraderie among sailors was celebrated.