Fleet Collection (#5)

MAN, 19TH CENTURY. S. Fleet Spier, M. D. American doctor. Steel engraving, American, late 19th century
MAN, 19th CENTURY. S. Fleet Spier, M.D. American doctor. Steel engraving, American, late 19th century

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Battle between the Spanish Armada and the English Royal Navy in the English Channel, 1588. Line engraving, 16th century

CIVIL WAR: VICKSBURG, 1863. Admiral David Porters fleet on the Mississippi River, bombarding the Confederate blockade at Vicksburg, 16 April 1863. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, 1863

Turkish Warship - Sultan Selim I

Boswell and Johnson walking down Fleet Street, London
Engraving showing Dr. Samuel Johnson and James Boswell walking, arm in arm, along Fleet Street in London

Invasion Plan / Tunnel
When Napoleon contemplates an attack on England, a tunnel beneath the Channel is one of his options, though it is unlikely he seriously considers it

Midshipmens Mess
Midshipmen eat, read and study in their mess on the Royal Navy warship Caesar

Mackerel Fishing / 1847
The Brighton Boats fishing for mackerel

Fleet St / Temple Bar 1875
Temple Bar in Fleet Street before its removal

Steamship berengaria be
Passenger ship on the Atlantic crossing, at this time the largest liner in the Cunard fleet

Edward Vii / French Fleet
Edward VII welcomes the visit of the French fleet to Portsmouth - an outward expression of the growing rapprochement between the two countries

Iphigenia Not Sacrificed
Agamemnon is about to sacrifice his daughter so the Greek fleet can get under way to Troy, but Diana substitutes a deer at the last minute, and spirits her off to Tauris

FAIREY FLYCATCHER
This is the main fighter used by the British Fleet Air Arm during the 1920s : depicted is the seaplane version, in which floats replace the undercarriage

Cromwells Watch
POCKET WATCH with chain, made by John Midnall of Fleet Street, London, and carried by Oliver Cromwell, enabling him to be punctual for battles and other activities

Viking Ships (Liebig)
A fleet of Viking ships using sail and oars

Alexandria Bombarded
Alexandria bombarded When Arabi Pasha rebels against the benevolent British rule, the English fleet under Beresford bombard the town for 10 hours before occupying it

Battle of Portland 1653
BATTLE OF PORTLAND (Three-days battle), 1st Anglo-Dutch War. Robert Blake & fleet of the Commonwealth of England attack Dutch under Maarten Tromp who suffered heavy losses

Scapa Flow: German Ships
Surrendered battleships and cruisers of the German fleet at Scapa Flow

Events / Greece
At SALAMIS, the Greek fleet of 370 vessels defeats the Persian fleet of 1000+, thus forcing Xerxes to cancel his plan to invade Greece

Battle of Actium / 31 Bc
CLEOPATRA VII Ruled 58-55 BC The Battle of Actium, Cleopatra directs her fleet against the Romans commanded by Octavian

Supermarine Scimitar F.1 XD317
Royal Navy - Supermarine Scimitar F.1 XD317, of 776 Naval Air Squadron, at Hurn on 24 August 1967 Date: 1967

Canberra TT.18 WK126
Royal Navy - English Electric Canberra TT.18 WK126, of the FRADTU, at RNAS Yeovilton on 5 March 1977. The Fleet Requirements and Air Direction Training Unit (FRADTU)

Boeing 767-233ER C-FBEF (msn 24323 / 250, fleet no 617), of Air Canada. Date: circa 1990

RNHF - Fairey Swordfish II LS326 - 'L2'
Fairey Swordfish II LS326 / 'L2', of the RNHF - Royal Navy Historic Flight Date: circa 2000

HMS Hermes R12
Royal Navy - HMS Hermes R12, a Centaur-class helicopter assault ship (converted from Light Fleet Carrier standard), in September 1973. Date: 1973

HMS Wakeful - W-Class Destroyer Date: 1939

British ship of the line HMS Victory, 1805 (chromolitho)
2782795 British ship of the line HMS Victory, 1805 (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British ship of the line HMS Victory, 1805)

Nelson's inshore blockading squadron at Cadiz, July 1797, c.1800 (oil on canvas)
7337682 Nelson's inshore blockading squadron at Cadiz, July 1797, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Buttersworth, Thomas (1768-1842); 63x99 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Stanislas-Charles-Henri-Laurenz Dupuy de Lome, 1930 (engraving)
8915380 Stanislas-Charles-Henri-Laurenz Dupuy de Lome, 1930 (engraving) by Thiriat, Henri (1866-97); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Dupuy de Lome)

Battle of Actium, 31 BC (colour litho)
5999000 Battle of Actium, 31 BC (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Actium, 31 BC)

Landing Craft Assault Off Southern France, 1944 (oil on canvas)
3087966 Landing Craft Assault Off Southern France, 1944 (oil on canvas) by Colville, Alex (1920-2013); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; © Canadian War Museum

Peter the Great learning shipbuilding in Holland (colour litho)
498869 Peter the Great learning shipbuilding in Holland (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter I (1672-1725)

Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, 1930 (engraving)
8915297 Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, 1930 (engraving) by Doby, Eugen (1834-1907); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Tegetthoff, Wilhelm von)

English two-decker Great Harry, 1555 (chromolitho)
2782793 English two-decker Great Harry, 1555 (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English two-decker Great Harry, 1555)

A German Flare Goes Up, 1944 (w/c on paper)
3087962 A German Flare Goes Up, 1944 (w/c on paper) by Colville, Alex (1920-2013); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; © Canadian War Museum

The Dutch Fleet in the Goeree Roads, 1672. Creator: Willem van de Velde the Younger
The Dutch Fleet in the Goeree Roads, 1672

Sir George Biddell Airy (1801-1892) as the Greenwich Time Ball, 1883 (engraving)
7339204 Sir George Biddell Airy (1801-1892) as the Greenwich Time Ball, 1883 (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); National Maritime Museum, London

A merchant captain with Elton's quadrant, c.1730 (oil on canvas)
7338091 A merchant captain with Elton's quadrant, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Vanderbank, John (1694-1739); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir James Wishart, late 17th to early 18th century (oil painting)
7338083 Sir James Wishart, late 17th to early 18th century (oil painting) by Dahl, Michael (1656-1743); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Duncan receiving the surrender of de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (oil on canvas)
7338081 Duncan receiving the surrender of de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (oil on canvas) by Orme, Daniel (1766-p.1832); 152x201 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir Charles Wager (1666-1743), 1710 (oil on canvas)
7338075 Sir Charles Wager (1666-1743), 1710 (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 142.2x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1597-1653), early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7338068 Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1597-1653), early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Lievensz, Jan (1607-74) (after); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough (1754-1834), 1821 (oil on canvas)
7338064 Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough (1754-1834), 1821 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Samuel (1780-1859); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Lord Hugh Seymour (1759-1801), 1799 (oil on canvas)
7338055 Lord Hugh Seymour (1759-1801), 1799 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 76.3x63.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Justinian Nutt (circa 1710-59), 1750s (oil on canvas)
7338004 Captain Justinian Nutt (circa 1710-59), 1750s (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801-03 (oil on canvas)
7337995 Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801-03 (oil on canvas) by Koster, Simon de (19th century); 61x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Graves (1680-1755), 1801-02 (oil on canvas)
7337914 Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Graves (1680-1755), 1801-02 (oil on canvas) by Northcote, James (1746-1831); 179x136 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir James Alexander Gordon (1782-1869), 1839 (oil on canvas)
7337913 Rear-Admiral Sir James Alexander Gordon (1782-1869), 1839 (oil on canvas) by Morton, Andrew (1802-1845); 91.7x71.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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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.