Fleet Collection (#9)

Portrait of the Charles Galley, c.1676 (graphite, grey wash)
7342301 Portrait of the Charles Galley, c.1676 (graphite, grey wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 34.9x74.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Iron Steamship Nemesis, War Junks in Anson's Bay January 7th 1841, 1843 (aquatint)
7342215 Iron Steamship Nemesis, War Junks in Anson's Bay January 7th 1841, 1843 (aquatint) by Duncan, Edward (1803-82); 41.6x60.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Four sailors relaxing on deck, one reading, 1820 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour)
7342273 Four sailors relaxing on deck, one reading, 1820 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour) by Streatfeild, Thomas (1777-1848); 8.5x13.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Victoria Turret ship, c.1865 (watercolour)
7342269 Victoria Turret ship, c.1865 (watercolour) by Williams, Hamilton (fl.c.1865); 10x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A 50-gun frigate with her staysails hoisted, calm and fine, awnings spread
7342262 A 50-gun frigate with her staysails hoisted, calm and fine, awnings spread, mid 19th century (pen and brown ink and brown wash) by Schetky

The Celebrated Iron Clipper Ship Chile 767 Tons Register, belonging to Messrs Seymour Peacock & Co of London
7342194 The Celebrated Iron Clipper Ship Chile 767 Tons Register, belonging to Messrs Seymour Peacock & Co of London, 1854-61 (coloured lithograph) by Kell Brothers (fl.1868)

Clipper Ship Schomberg (1855), 1854-61 (lithograph)
7342193 Clipper Ship Schomberg (1855), 1854-61 (lithograph) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (c.1819-91); 55.5x73.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: G.H)

Clipper ship Spray of the Ocean, 19th century (coloured lithograph)
7342192 Clipper ship Spray of the Ocean, 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Isaac, John R. (d.1871); 46x59.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: C.P)

The English and French fleets in the Baltic, 1854, 1855 (coloured lithograph)
7342177 The English and French fleets in the Baltic, 1854, 1855 (coloured lithograph) by Brierly, Oswald Walters (1817-94) (after); 55.1x74.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Attack on the pirate squadron of Shap-ng-tsai, by Columbine, Fury and Phlegethon, Gulf of Tonkin, 21 October 1849
7342176 Attack on the pirate squadron of Shap-ng-tsai, by Columbine, Fury and Phlegethon, Gulf of Tonkin, 21 October 1849, 1849 (coloured lithograph) by Cree

HMS Mediator chasing the Menagere, 1783 (aquatint, etching)
7342169 HMS Mediator chasing the Menagere, 1783 (aquatint, etching) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 42x56.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The loss of the East India Company's ship Halsewell on the night of the 5-6 January 1786, c.1786 (aquatint)
7342163 The loss of the East India Company's ship Halsewell on the night of the 5-6 January 1786, c.1786 (aquatint, etching) by Dodd, Robert (1748-1815); 41.5x55.5 cm; National Maritime Museum

A scene on the main deck of a line of battle ship in harbour, 1820 (coloured aquatint)
7342160 A scene on the main deck of a line of battle ship in harbour, 1820 (coloured aquatint) by Sutherland, Thomas (1785-1838); 41.9x66.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of the Ijlst, built 1653, 30 guns, last mentioned 1666, c.1665 (offset)
7342042 Portrait of the Ijlst, built 1653, 30 guns, last mentioned 1666, c.1665 (offset) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 43.5x29.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of the Wakende Boei, c.1664 (offset)
7342034 Portrait of the Wakende Boei, c.1664 (offset) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 32.7x42.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Willem van de Velde)

Portrait of the Thomas and Elizabeth, c.1690 (graphite)
7341998 Portrait of the Thomas and Elizabeth, c.1690 (graphite) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 18.2x30 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A Dutch squadron forming line of battle, May 1672?, c.1672 (pencil, wash)
7341974 A Dutch squadron forming line of battle, May 1672?, c.1672 (pencil, wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 25.4x42.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Royal Naval Uniform, c.1904-19 (doeskin)
7340750 Royal Naval Uniform, c.1904-19 (doeskin) by British School, (20th century) ; 99x56 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1843, c.1843 (textile)
7339914 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1843, c.1843 (textile) by British School, (19th century); 99.5x49.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1843, c.1843 (textile)
7339913 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1843, c.1843 (textile) by British School, (19th century); 99.5x49.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1836, c.1836 (wool, silk, cotton, base meta)
7339910 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1836, c.1836 (wool, silk, cotton, base meta) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 122.5x60.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1836, c.1836 (wool, silk, cotton, base metal)
7339909 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1836, c.1836 (wool, silk, cotton, base metal) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 122.5x60.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Non-regulation folding cap, c.1836 (wool, leather, linen, silk, canvas, gutta percha)
7339908 Non-regulation folding cap, c.1836 (wool, leather, linen, silk, canvas, gutta percha) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 16x18.5x25 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Plan of the Bay of St Jean D'Acre and environs sent to the Admiralty from thence on 23 March 1799 by Sir Sidney
7339861 Plan of the Bay of St Jean D'Acre and environs sent to the Admiralty from thence on 23 March 1799 by Sir Sidney Smith Kt

Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, 1801 (engraving)
7339858 Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, 1801 (engraving) by Gibson, Francis (19th century); 40x45.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait medallion, 1787 (stoneware)
7339844 Portrait medallion, 1787 (stoneware) by Wedgwood, Josiah (1730-95); 1.5x9.8x12.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd)

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1748-1767, 1748 (wool, wood, brass, linen/wool blend)
7339840 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1748-1767, 1748 (wool, wood, brass, linen/wool blend) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 108x41x28 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Illustration depicting the first trial of a torpedo fired by the Nautilus submarine; 1905
5311470 Illustration depicting the first trial of a torpedo fired by the Nautilus submarine; 1905. It destroyed the Danish ship Dorothee provided by the British Admiralty, in Walmer Bay

A woodblock engraving depicting a first-rate ship of the line carrying sail, 18th century
5310685 A woodblock engraving depicting a first-rate ship of the line carrying sail, 18th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

Eskimos encountered by the Ross expedition
5307566 Eskimos encountered by the Ross expedition.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Eskimos encountered by the Ross expedition led by John Ross)

Part of the dockyard and Simon's Bay, late 1880s (b/w photo)
7295471 Part of the dockyard and Simon's Bay, late 1880s (b/w photo); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Prominent is the 1815 sail loft)

First communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1819 (aquatint)
7295570 First communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1819 (aquatint) by Sackhouse, John (1797-1819); 29.2x42.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir Charles Saunders (1713-1775), 1772-73 (oil on canvas)
7338049 Admiral Sir Charles Saunders (1713-1775), 1772-73 (oil on canvas) by Brompton, Richard (c.1734-83); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter, Lieutenant-Admiral-General of the United Provinces (1607-1676), 1667 (oil on canvas)
7338045 Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter, Lieutenant-Admiral-General of the United Provinces (1607-1676), 1667 (oil on canvas) by Bol, Ferdinand (1616-80); 150x127 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent (1735-1823), 1806 (oil on canvas)
7338043 Rear-Admiral Sir John Jervis, 1st Earl of St Vincent (1735-1823), 1806 (oil on canvas) by Pellegrini, Domenico (1759-1840); 237.5x147.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir William Rowley (circa 1690-1768), 18th century (oil on canvas)
7338037 Admiral Sir William Rowley (circa 1690-1768), 18th century (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 152x121 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Lord George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney (1719-1792), 1791 (oil on canvas)
7338029 Admiral Lord George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney (1719-1792), 1791 (oil on canvas) by Mosnier, Jean Laurent (1743/4-1808); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Lord George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney (1719-1792), late 18th century (oil painting)
7338028 Admiral Lord George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney (1719-1792), late 18th century (oil painting) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 238.8x146 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain John Reynolds (circa 1713-1788), 1754-58 (oil on canvas)
7338025 Captain John Reynolds (circa 1713-1788), 1754-58 (oil on canvas) by Theus, Jeremiah (1719-74); 106.5x86.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Peter Rainier (1784-1836), 1806 (oil painting)
7338024 Captain Peter Rainier (1784-1836), 1806 (oil painting) by Hickey, Thomas (1741-1821); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Hickey Hickey)

Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas)
7338023 Captain Nathaniel Portlock (1747?-1817), c.1788 (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain William Peel (1824-1858), 19th century (oil painting)
7338019 Captain William Peel (1824-1858), 19th century (oil painting) by Lucas, John (1807-74); 272x178 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain William Stanway Parkinson (ca.1769-1838), c.1825 (oil on canvas)
7338011 Captain William Stanway Parkinson (ca.1769-1838), c.1825 (oil on canvas) by Hayter, George (1792-1871); 58.4x44.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Peter Parker (1785-1814), c.1808-10 (oil on canvas)
7338010 Captain Peter Parker (1785-1814), c.1808-10 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir Peter Parker (1721-1811), c.1799 (oil on canvas)
7338009 Admiral Sir Peter Parker (1721-1811), c.1799 (oil on canvas) by Abbott, Lemuel Francis (c.1760-1803); 241.3x152.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Hugh Palliser (1723-1796), c.1775 (oil on canvas)
7338008 Captain Hugh Palliser (1723-1796), c.1775 (oil on canvas) by Dance, George (1741-1825); 243.9x152.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain James Newman-Newman (1767-1811), c.1801 (oil on canvas)
7338001 Captain James Newman-Newman (1767-1811), c.1801 (oil on canvas) by Oliver, Archer James (1774-1842); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The immortality of Nelson, 1807 (oil on canvas)
7337998 The immortality of Nelson, 1807 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 90.8x76.2 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.