Fleet Collection (#100)

Russian destroyer Admiral Panteleyev
Russian destroyer at sea. View of the Udaloy class destroyer Admiral Panteleyev taken from one of its helicopters. The Udaloy class were designed for anti-submarine warfare although their armament

PERRYs EXPEDITION TO JAPAN. One of the ships in Commodore Matthew Perrys expedition to Japan, 1852-1854. Detail from a Japanese paper screen, 1854, by an unknown artist

Spanish Armadas route in 1588
Chart of the Spanish Armadas course, 1588. Hand-colored engraving

Volvo trucks Sweden

Naval review at Spithead, Hampshire
King George V reviewing the British naval fleet at Spithead, Hampshire. The Fleet Review is a British tradition, in which the reigning monarch reviews the massed Royal Navy

Japanese Vice-Admiral Togo and Signal men. Heihachiro, Marquis Togo (1838 - 1934) - Japanese naval commander whose defeat of the Russian fleet at Tsushima (in May 1905 - interestingly)

Fleet Street, London, 1967
Photograph of the view looking east along Fleet Street, towards Ludgate and the dome of St. Pauls Cathedral, London, 1967

Fleet of German Commercial Barges; Second World War, c. 1940
Photograph showing a fleet of German commercial river barges anchored in the Ruhr area, c.1940. These barges were usually used for the transport of goods along Germanys rivers and canals

Fighting Stralsund
The Danish fleet attacks vessels of its trading rivals, the Hanseatic League based at Stralsund, Germany

Lord Howard of Effingham on the quarterdeck of the Ark Royal
Engraving of Lord Howard of Effingham, Admiral of the English Fleet, knighting some of his captains for their distinguished action in attacking the Spanish Armada

Battle between the English Fleet and Spanish Armada, 1588
Illustration of a battle in the English Channel between Elizabeth Is fleet and the Spanish Armada of King Philip II. This image would appear to depict several English galleons or galleases exchanging

Horse Fall / Fleet St / Snow
A horse pulling a cart falls during a snow storm

First Punic War, Catulus wins naval victory at Aegusa
PUNIC WARS : Gaius Lutatius Catulus wins a major naval victory, defeating Hanno the Greats Carthaginian fleet at the Battle of the Aegates Islands or Aegusa (the Aegadian Islands)

Capture of the Dutch fleet, frozen in at Den Helder, by the French Hussars under General Jean-Charles Pichegru (1761-1804) in January 1795. Engraving

Fishermen set out at daybreak in their traditional wooden craft, called in Ki-Swahili mashua, to fish beyond the coral reef, which lies less than half a mile offshore

Fleet of AEC Regal Mk4s belonging to Philipsons Coaches, Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire, 1963. The company operated from Goldthorpe in South Yorkshire for a many years both on coastal excursions

Fleet of Scania lorries, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1972. Artist: Michael Walters
Fleet of Scania lorries, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1972. Bryan Thorpe Haulage of Rotherham took delivery of these Scania lorries in the early 1970s as can be seen by the consecutive letters

Fleet of Phillipsons coaches, Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire, 1963. Phillipsons Coaches operated from Goldthorpe for many years both on coastal excursions and local services

The Bayeux Tapestry. Scene 38: William and His Fleet Cross the Channel, ca 1070. Found in the Collection of Muse e de la Tapisserie de Bayeux

Portrait of Admiral Francesco Duodo (1518-1592), . Private Collection

The Arrival Of The Russian Fleet Into Toulon Harbour, 1893. Private Collection

Old Kingdom. Fourth Dynasty. Pyramids at Saqqara. Monuments from Egypt and Ethiopia, ca. 1849. Private Collection

The fleet of Vasco da Gama in 1502. From Livro de Lisuarte de Abreu, c. 1565. Found in the collection of Pierpont Morgan Library

Christopher Columbus Discovers America, 1846. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Ulysses and the Sirens. Found in the Collection of National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

Portrait of general admiral Francois Lefort (1656-1699). Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Guards Equipage Artillery Company and Guards Cargo Company, 1829. Artist: Belousov, Lev Alexandrovich (1806-1864)
The Guards Equipage Artillery Company and Guards Cargo Company, 1829. Private Collection

In Sight of the New World, 1882. Artist: McRae, John (1859-1921)
In Sight of the New World, 1882. Private Collection

Red Army and the Red Fleet. 1918-1923, 1923. Artist: Moor, Dmitri Stachievich (1883-1946)
Red Army and the Red Fleet. 1918-1923, 1923. Private Collection

Portrait of Francois Lefort (1656-1699), 1698. Artist: Musscher, Michiel van (1645-1705)
Portrait of Francois Lefort (1656-1699), 1698. Private Collection

Sea serpent swallows the royal fleet, 1670. Artist: Indian Art
Sea serpent swallows the royal fleet, 1670. Found in the collection of Aga Khan Museum, Toronto

The Botik of Peter the Great, 1906. Artist: Lanceray (Lansere), Evgeny Evgenyevich (1875-1946)
The Botik of Peter the Great, 1906. Found in the collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Christopher Columbus sailing from Palos, 1892. Artist: Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900)
Christopher Columbus sailing from Palos, 1892. Private Collection

Saint Mark assists three Magistrates in recruiting the militia for the fleet, ca 1586. Found in the collection of Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Christopher Columbus returned from America (Christopher Columbus in chains), 1863. Found in the collection of Galleria d Arte Moderna, Genova

Ship with Revelling Sailors, Lansquenets and a Sutleress. Artist: Holbein, Hans, the Younger (1497-1543)
Ship with Revelling Sailors, Lansquenets and a Sutleress. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Columbus taking possession of the new country, 1893. Artist: Anonymous
Columbus taking possession of the new country, 1893. From a private collection

Andrea Doria dispersing the Spanish fleet ahead of the Var mouth in 1524. Artist: Gudin, Theodore (1802-1880)
Andrea Doria dispersing the Spanish fleet ahead of the Var mouth in 1524. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Return to Amsterdam of the Second Expedition to the East Indies, 19 July 1599. Artist: Vroom, Hendrick Cornelisz
The Return to Amsterdam of the Second Expedition to the East Indies, 19 July 1599. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Christophorus Columbus Ligur (Americae Retectio), 1591. Artist: Galle, Philipp (1537-1612)
Christophorus Columbus Ligur (Americae Retectio), 1591. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

The Grandfather of Russian Fleet, 1871. Artist: Myasoedov, Grigori Grigoryevich (1834-1911)
The Grandfather of Russian Fleet, 1871. Found in the collection of the State Uzbekistan Art Museum, Tashkent

Peter I and Lefort. (The Fleet of Peter I on Lake Pleshcheyevo), 1927. Artist: Kardovsky
Peter I and Lefort. (The Fleet of Peter I on Lake Pleshcheyevo), 1927. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Kozmodemyansk

Peter the Greats Fleet at the Onega Bay, ca 1707. Artist: Anonymous
Peter the Greats Fleet at the Onega Bay, ca 1707. Private Collection

Landing of Christopher Columbus (The frieze in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol), 1860-1873. Found in the collection of United States Capitol rotunda

The Disembarkation of Christopher Columbus on San Salvador, 12th October 1492, 1892. Private Collection

Vasco da Gamas arrival in India, c. 1900. Artist: Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935)
Vasco da Gamas arrival in India, c. 1900. From a private collection

Peel - The Old Castle and Harbour, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Brixham - The Lower Town, Showing Fishing Fleet, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

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"Fleet: A Journey through History and Adventure" Step into the world of fleet, where history comes alive with every stroke of a brush. From the iconic painting "The Redoutable at Trafalgar, 21st October 1805, " we witness the valorous naval battle that forever changed the course of history. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, stands tall as a symbol of strength and dedication to his country. As we delve deeper into this captivating theme, H. M. S. Warspite emerges from the depths, showcasing its might and resilience on turbulent seas. Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Pub on Fleet Street in London whispers tales from centuries past; its walls echoing with conversations between literary giants. The clash between USS Monitor and CSS Virginia ironclad naval battle takes us back to a time when innovation redefined warfare. The Battle of Trafalgar immortalized on canvas reminds us of Admiral Nelson's heroic sacrifice for victory. Meanwhile, HMS Barham stands proudly at Scapa Flow as a testament to British naval power. In Dumfries and Galloway's Gatehouse during autumn in Scotland, nature paints an enchanting picture that captures our hearts. Imperial Airways Poster showcases four types of planes soaring across vast skies—a tribute to human ingenuity reaching new heights. Traveling further back in time, Guiseppe Heintz's 17th-century map reveals Venice's intricate beauty—an invitation to explore its labyrinthine streets and romantic canals. Fairey Swordfish Torpedo-Bomber takes flight during World War II—its bravery etched forever in our memories. Lastly, British aircraft camouflage from 1941 unveils how artistry played a crucial role in concealing these flying machines amidst adversity. Through these diverse glimpses into fleet-related moments throughout history and around the world, we are reminded that they are not merely collections of vehicles or vessels but symbols representing courage, innovation, and the indomitable human spirit.