British Navy Collection

Captain Cook killed by Hawaiian natives, 1779
Death of English explorer Captain James Cook in the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii), 1779. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a painting

Battle of Lake Erie, War of 1812
British and American ships engaged in the Battle of Lake Erie, 1813. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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USS " Constitution" being towed by the crew in rowboats away from the becalmed British Navy, War of 1812 Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Sullivans Island bombarded by the British, 1776
American defense of Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island, Charleston SC, 1776. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century F.C. Yohn illustration

Leaving Scapa Flow (pencil & w / c on paper)
BRA309370 Leaving Scapa Flow (pencil & w/c on paper) by Ravilious, Eric (1903-42); Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

Selection of pullies showing different knotting techniques used by the British Navy, 1850
3330757 Selection of pullies showing different knotting techniques used by the British Navy, 1850; (add.info.: Selection of pullies showing different knotting techniques used by the British Navy)

Engraving depicting torpedo boats up on the deck of the HMS Heda, a Royal navy torpedo depot shop, 19th century
5308814 Engraving depicting torpedo boats up on the deck of the HMS Heda, a Royal navy torpedo depot shop, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting torpedo boats up on the deck of the HMS Heda)

British Pattern of 1801 Sea Service Pistol
3036412 British Pattern of 1801 Sea Service Pistol; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleonic Wars, British Pattern of 1801 Sea Service Pistol)

The launch of 'H.M.S. Inflexible', 1850
3330518 The launch of 'H.M.S. Inflexible', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the launch of 'H.M.S. Inflexible' the first ship in the British navy to be fitted with Swan Lamps)

War of 1812/ Napoleonic era, British Flintlock Naval Nock Seven Barrel Volley Gun
3036270 War of 1812/ Napoleonic era, British Flintlock Naval Nock Seven Barrel Volley Gun; Private Collection; (add.info.: British Flintlock Naval Nock Seven Barrel Volley Gun); © Don Troiani

Great Britain, Royal Navy Captain's service cap
3034362 Great Britain, Royal Navy Captain's service cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Navy Captain's service cap); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Engraving depicting the torpedo boats of the HMS Chatham, 19th century
5308815 Engraving depicting the torpedo boats of the HMS Chatham, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the torpedo boats of the HMS Chatham)

Cartoon depicting Mr Punch reviewing the British Navy, with Dog Toby, as part of the Spithead Review which marked Queen
5308764 Cartoon depicting Mr Punch reviewing the British Navy, with Dog Toby, as part of the Spithead Review which marked Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee

The naval battle at Cape Santa Maria on October 5, 1804. Creator: Sutherland, Thomas (1785-1838)
The naval battle at Cape Santa Maria on October 5, 1804. Private Collection

Capture of Castor, print made by Thomas Sutherland, from
740511 Capture of Castor, print made by Thomas Sutherland, from The Naval Achievements of Great Britain, From the Year 1793 to 1817, by James Jenkins

The 1514 ship Henry Grace a Dieu, side view
Technology, Transportation, Ships, Boats, Sailing Ships, British, Warships, Carracks, Henry Grace a Dieu, 1514, British Navy, Fleets, Golden Sails, Great Harry, Masts, Medieval, Naval Vessels

Royal Naval officers riding pigs in saddles through the market in Gibraltar
6337345 Royal Naval officers riding pigs in saddles through the market in Gibraltar by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

The last day of the Siege of Toulon, 18 December, 1793 (coloured engraving)
CHT449000 The last day of the Siege of Toulon, 18 December, 1793 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Captain Johnny Newcome saying goodbye to old crew members and veterans at Greenwich Hospital
6337355 Captain Johnny Newcome saying goodbye to old crew members and veterans at Greenwich Hospital by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Captain Newcome is shaved roughly before being dunked in a tub of bilge water on the Equator
6337354 Captain Newcome is shaved roughly before being dunked in a tub of bilge water on the Equator by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Captain Newcome presents a captured French flag to Admiral Horatio Nelson in Palermo, Sicily, 1799
6337351 Captain Newcome presents a captured French flag to Admiral Horatio Nelson in Palermo, Sicily, 1799 by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Midshipman Newcome meets crew from HMS Victory at Sally Port, Gibraltar
6337346 Midshipman Newcome meets crew from HMS Victory at Sally Port, Gibraltar by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Johnny Newcome drinking grog in the cockpit with other middys (midshipmen), HMS Victory
6337336 Johnny Newcome drinking grog in the cockpit with other middys (midshipmen), HMS Victory by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Taking of Belleisle, 1761
CH34584 Taking of Belleisle, 1761 by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A flogging on a British Warship
5616250 A flogging on a British Warship by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a flogging on a British Warship)

Opp. p. 36. In Rio Janeiro, looking towards the Entrance. 1787 (Call No
5670843 Opp. p. 36. In Rio Janeiro, looking towards the Entrance. 1787 (Call No.: ML Safe 1/14 o), c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 13. Sirius, Supply & Convoy: Needle Point ENE 3 miles. Hyaena in Companny
5670840 Opp. p. 13. Sirius, Supply & Convoy: Needle Point ENE 3 miles. Hyaena in Companny. 13 May 1787, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 37. Villyanon, Convent del Gloria to the Aqueduct. Rio Janeiro 1787, c
5670842 Opp. p. 37. Villyanon, Convent del Gloria to the Aqueduct. Rio Janeiro 1787, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 299. Jamess Valley St Helena 1792, c. 1802 (w / c)
5670873 Opp. p. 299. Jamess Valley St Helena 1792, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info)

Opp. p. 225. Governors House at Sydney, Port Jackson 1791, c. 1802 (w / c)
5670868 Opp. p. 225. Governors House at Sydney, Port Jackson 1791, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 150. Ice Islands thro which the Sirius sailed December 14 1788 off Cape
5670860 Opp. p. 150. Ice Islands thro which the Sirius sailed December 14 1788 off Cape Horn, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 90. View in Broken Bay New South Wales. March 1788, c. 1802 (w / c)
5670854 Opp. p. 90. View in Broken Bay New South Wales. March 1788, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 70. First interview with the Native Women at Port Jackson New South
5670852 Opp. p. 70. First interview with the Native Women at Port Jackson New South Wales, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 39. View of a Fortified Bay on the E side the entrance of Rio Janeiro
5670845 Opp. p. 39. View of a Fortified Bay on the E side the entrance of Rio Janeiro, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Ships of the British Navy (litho)
1622877 Ships of the British Navy (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ships of the British Navy. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 November 1884)

Visiting Grandmamma, illustration from Punch, published August 3 1889
498514 Visiting Grandmamma, illustration from Punch, published August 3 1889 (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

The British Navy Abroad (engraving)
1041725 The British Navy Abroad (engraving) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Navy Abroad)

HMS "Trafalgar, "the Largest Ironclad in the British Navy, launched at Portsmouth 20 September (engraving)
1046121 HMS " Trafalgar, " the Largest Ironclad in the British Navy, launched at Portsmouth 20 September (engraving) by English School

The Prince of Wales and his Sailor Sons (chromolitho)
964526 The Prince of Wales and his Sailor Sons (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales and his Sailor Sons)

The Training Squadron at Trondhjem, Visit of the German Emperor (litho)
1063604 The Training Squadron at Trondhjem, Visit of the German Emperor (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Training Squadron at Trondhjem)

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The Empires Safeguard, Some Recent Additions to the British Navy (litho)
1062954 The Empires Safeguard, Some Recent Additions to the British Navy (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Empires Safeguard)

The British Navy, the Past (engraving)
1104763 The British Navy, the Past (engraving) by Greenaway, John (1816-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Navy, the Past)

A First-Class Torpedo Boat, "No 22"(engraving)
2791423 A First-Class Torpedo Boat, " No 22" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A First-Class Torpedo Boat, " No 22")

British Navy, fleet in Grand Harbour Malta, 1930 s

The Royal Arthur, New Armour-Protected Cruiser for the British Navy (engraving)
1602914 The Royal Arthur, New Armour-Protected Cruiser for the British Navy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Arthur)

New Ships of the British Navy, HMS Collingwood, Steel Armour-Plated Barbette Ship, 9150 Tons, Ten Guns (engraving)
1591058 New Ships of the British Navy, HMS Collingwood, Steel Armour-Plated Barbette Ship, 9150 Tons, Ten Guns (engraving) by English School

John Paul Jones, commanding the Bonhomme Richard, defeats HMS Serapis on 23rd September
PNP328652 John Paul Jones, commanding the Bonhomme Richard, defeats HMS Serapis on 23rd September 1779 (litho) by Chappel

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"The British Navy: A Legacy of Triumphs and Controversies" From the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812 to Captain Cook's tragic encounter with Hawaiian natives in 1779, the a rich history filled with remarkable events. EVNT2A-00079 captures the essence of their bravery and resilience as they leave Scapa Flow, depicted beautifully in pencil and watercolor on paper. One cannot overlook the grandeur of ships like the Henry Grace a Dieu, showcased from a side view in all its glory. Equally captivating is Thomas Sutherland's print depicting the Capture of Castor, showcasing not only artistic talent but also moments that shaped naval warfare. However, not all stories are heroic. The image portrays an English Navy officer fleeing from an angry Massa planter and Quashee enslaved men brandishing cudgels in Jamaica. Similarly disturbing is another scene showing an English Navy officer kidnapping an enslaved woman on Barbados Pier while being pursued by her owner husband and plantation workers. Yet amidst controversy lies peculiar anecdotes that add color to this narrative - Royal Naval officers riding pigs in saddles through Gibraltar's market or The Court-Martials Sentence on A B, c. 1757 etching which sheds light on disciplinary actions within their ranks. The British Navy was no stranger to international conflicts either; one such instance was witnessed during The last day of Siege Toulon colored engraving capturing their relentless pursuit for victory even under challenging circumstances. Lastly, we must acknowledge their role in combating slavery as seen through Joseph Bell's sketch turned engraving titled "The East African Slave Trade. " It depicts H. M. S London chasing down a slave dhow - a testament to their commitment towards justice and freedom. Whether celebrated for triumphs or criticized for controversies, there is no denying that the British Navy holds a significant place in history. Their legacy continues to inspire awe and ignite discussions about the complexities of power, morality, and human nature.