Naval Warfare Collection (#5)

The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: Review on Southsea Common, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: Review on Southsea Common, 1865. Illustration of a parade of troops....the line was formed...in full view of the combined fleets anchored at Spithead

The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth:… the illuminated fountain at the ball... 1865. Creator: Unknown
The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the Illuminated Fountain at the ball given by the Mayor, 1865. The decorations, which had been intrusted to Mr

The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the British Admiral's flagship...salute... 1865. Creator: Unknown
The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the British Admiral's flagship returning the salute of the French fleet, 1865

The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth:..banquet to the officers of the French fleet, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the Mayor's Banquet to the officers of the French fleet, 1865. The decorations, which had been intrusted to Mr

The Royal Yacht Osborne passing through...English squadrons of ironclads in Plymouth Sound, 1865. Creator: Smyth
The visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Plymouth: the Royal Yacht Osborne passing through the French and English squadrons of ironclads in Plymouth Sound, 1865

The action off Cherbourg on Sunday between the Alabama and the Kearsarge: the Alabama sinking, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The action off Cherbourg on Sunday between the Alabama and the Kearsarge: the Alabama sinking, 1864. Engraving of a sketch by James Bryant of the Royal Western Yacht Club

The siege operations in St. Mary's Creek, Chatham: boats advancing to the assault, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The siege operations in St. Mary's Creek, Chatham: boats advancing to the assault, 1864. Mock battle. View of...the advance of the Royal Marines in the boats which conveyed them up St

The Prince and Princess of Wales landing at St. Michael's Mount, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Prince and Princess of Wales landing at St. Michael's Mount, [Cornwall], 1865....outside Marazion is the singular conical rock, or rather series of rocks, known as St

Ball on board H.M.S. Victory, At Portsmouth, at the Centenary Festival of the ship, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Ball on board H.M.S. Victory, at Portsmouth, at the Centenary Festival of the ship, 1865. The Victory, Nelson's flagship in the Battle of Trafalgar, hallowed by the memory of his death

The new iron-clad fleet: Her Majesty's sloop-of-war Enterprise, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The new iron-clad fleet: Her Majesty's sloop-of-war Enterprise, 1864. She is the smallest vessel plated with 4½-inch armour that has yet been set afloat

The iron gun-boat Rangariri, built at Sydney for the New Zealand government, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The iron gun-boat Rangariri, built at Sydney for the New Zealand government, 1864. River-boat...built by Messrs. P. N. Russell and Co

The King of Denmark visiting the North-Sea Squadron on its return to Copenhagen, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The King of Denmark visiting the North-Sea Squadron on its return to Copenhagen, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Simonsen, our Danish Artist

The Royal Sovereign turret-ship, 1864. Creators: Edwin Weedon, Smyth
The Royal Sovereign turret-ship, 1864. The first turret-ship of the British Navy, the Royal Sovereign, which has been converted from an ordinary three-decker into her present form under

H.M.S. Himalaya among icebergs in the South Pacific, 1864. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Himalaya among icebergs in the South Pacific, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Lieut. H. Stratton Bates, of the 65th Regiment

Night attack of the Kent Artillery Volunteers in Ore Creek, near Faversham, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Night attack of the Kent Artillery Volunteers in Ore Creek, near Faversham, 1864. View of...the rehearsal of a night attack and defence

American Revolution, Bar Shot Projectile
3501345 American Revolution, Bar Shot Projectile; Private Collection; (add.info.: British iron bar shot with spherical ends found near Fort Haldimand in the Thousand Islands)

Battle of Cadiz, 1596, Anglo-Spanish War
6117016 Battle of Cadiz, 1596, Anglo-Spanish War; (add.info.: Defeat of the Spanish fleet and the fall of Cadiz, on July 1)

A battleship taking in oil fuel at sea, World War I (litho)
817048 A battleship taking in oil fuel at sea, World War I (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: A battleship taking in oil fuel at sea)

US naval bombardment of Matanzas, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War, 1898
NWI4712495 US naval bombardment of Matanzas, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War, 1898.; (add.info.: US naval bombardment of Matanzas, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War)

Testimonial to Capt. Inglefield, R.N. from the Mercantile Marine Service Association of... 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to Capt. Inglefield, R.N. from the Mercantile Marine Service Association of Liverpool, 1864. Sir Edward Augustus Inglefield (1820-1894)

Vice-Admiral Kuper, C.B. Commander-In-Chief of the East India and China Station, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Vice-Admiral Kuper, C.B. Commander-In-Chief of the East India and China Station, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by M. Beato in Japan

Pekin, one of the European-Chinese Squadron, leaving Chefoo, Shantung, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Pekin, one of the European-Chinese Squadron, leaving Chefoo, Shantung, 1864. Chefoo Bluff; Green Island, Stick-up Rock; The China; Island of Kung-Kung-Tau; English naval stores; H.M

Sims & Burrage, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service. Sims & Burrage, between c1915 and c1920
Sims & Burrage, between c1915 and c1920. Shows William Sowden Sims (1858-1936), who was the leader of U.S. Naval forces in Europe during World War I

Josephus Daniels & wife, Thos. Edison & wife, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service. Josephus Daniels & wife, Thos
Josephus Daniels & wife, Thos. Edison & wife, 1914. Shows Secretary of the Navy, Josephus Daniels (1862 -1948) and his wife (Addie Worth Bagley Daniels) and Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931)

Sousa, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Sousa, 1918. Shows composer and conductor John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) conducting a band in a street, probably in New York City

Adm. Boue de Lapeyrere, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Adm. Boue de Lapeyrere, between c1910 and c1915

Fletcher and Badger shaking hands, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Fletcher and Badger shaking hands, between c1910 and c1915

H.M.S. TRAFALGAR (Brit.), between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
H.M.S. TRAFALGAR (Brit.), between c1910 and c1915

Naval Militia guarding a N.Y. bridge, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Naval Militia guarding a N.Y. bridge, 1917. Shows members of the New York Naval Militia guarding bridge from German sabotage during World War I

Launch of ARIZONA, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Launch of ARIZONA, between c1910 and c1915

Adm. Sir Percy Scott, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Adm. Sir Percy Scott, between c1910 and c1915

RECRUIT, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
RECRUIT, 1917 or 1918. The U.S.S. Recruit, a fake battleship built in Union Square, New York City by the Navy to recruit seamen and sell Liberty Bonds during World War I

Mrs. E.L. Smith, Mrs. Jay Gould, Mrs. H.B. Duryea, Mrs. Lawr. Keene, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. E.L. Smith, Mrs. Jay Gould, Mrs. H.B. Duryea, Mrs. Lawr. Keene, 1918. Mrs. Edward L. Smith, Mrs. Jay Gould, Mrs. Herman B. Duryea (Ellen Homer Winchester), and Mrs

Mrs. J. Ward & Mrs. Jay Gould, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service. Mrs. J. Ward & Mrs. Jay Gould, 1918
Mrs. J. Ward & Mrs. Jay Gould, 1918. Mrs. J. Ward and Mrs. Jay Gould with sailor at the Y.M.C.A. Bryant Park Eagle Hut, New York City which was opened to serve soldiers during World War I

Capt. P. Koenig, Paul Hinken, 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
Capt. P. Koenig, Paul Hinken, 1916. Shows submarine Captain Paul Liebrecht Ko¨nig. He was Captain of the merchant sub Deutschland. This shows them in Baltimore on July 10, 1916

YMCA hut, New York, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
YMCA hut, New York, 1918. Sailors playing checkers at the Y.M.C.A. Bryant Park Eagle Hut, New York City which was opened to serve military personnel during World War I

Loading U.S. Army transport ship Meade - League Isl'd. 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Loading U.S. Army transport ship Meade - League Isl'd. 1913. Shows U.S. Army transport ship Meade and American marines mobilizing at League Island, Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, PA, in Feb

War game - Naval Reserve going ashore, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
War game - Naval Reserve going ashore, between c1910 and c1915

French women on RECRUIT, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
French women on RECRUIT, 1917 or 1918. French women on the deck of the USS Recruit, a wooden mockup of a battleship built in Union Square

French women on RECRUIT, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
French women on RECRUIT, 1917 or 1918. A military band playing next to the USS Recruit, a wooden mockup of a battleship built in Union Square

Camouflaging RECRUIT, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Camouflaging RECRUIT, 1917 or 1918. A worker camouflaging a lattice mast on the the U.S.S. Recruit, a fake battleship built in Union Square

The fight between the Alabama and the Kearsarge, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The fight between the Alabama and the Kearsarge, 1864. American Civil War - sea battle off Cherbourg on 19th June, from a sketch by Robert Lancaster, the owner of the yacht Deerhound

The Deerhound rescuing a portion of the crew of The Alabama, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Deerhound rescuing a portion of the crew of The Alabama, 1864. American Civil War - view of the sea battle off Cherbourg on 19th June, ...from the plan and information supplied by Mr. George T

At Hostess House, Y.W.C.A. between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
At Hostess House, Y.W.C.A. between c1915 and 1918. Women and military personnel at a "hostess house" probably in a military camp during World War I

Hostess House YWCA, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Hostess House YWCA, between c1915 and 1918. Women and military personnel at a "hostess house" probably in a military camp during World War I

Women's Motor Corps, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Women's Motor Corps, 1917 or 1918. Captain Charles Albert Adams (1846-1929) a U.S. naval officer who served as the commander of the USS Recruit

Mrs. J.L. Putnam at Naval Cooks School, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. J.L. Putnam at Naval Cooks School, between c1915 and 1918. Mrs. J.L. Putnam with chef and students at the New York Cooking School, 126 East 59th Street

English women in ship yards, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
English women in ship yards, between c1915 and 1918. Women at work building navy ships during World War I in England

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"Naval Warfare: A Historical Journey through the Seas" Step aboard and embark on a captivating voyage through the annals of naval warfare. From iconic paintings to significant moments in history, these hints offer glimpses into the thrilling world of battleships, courageous sailors, and strategic maneuvers. Immerse yourself in JMW Turner's masterpiece "The Fighting Temeraire, " painted in 1839, depicting a majestic ship being towed away by a steam-powered vessel—an allegory for the transition from sail to steam power. Feel the weight of history as you explore Nelson's famous signal flags used during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805—a pivotal moment that shaped British naval supremacy. Charles John De Lacy's artwork "The Vindictive at Zeebrugge" transports us to 1918 when daring British forces launched an audacious raid against German-occupied Belgium. Witness their bravery firsthand as they celebrate their triumph aboard HMS Vindictive. Intrigue surrounds c1939-1941 with unknown creators capturing The Renown, Ark Royal, and Sheffield—powerful vessels readying themselves for battle during World War II. These ships symbolize Britain's unwavering determination amidst turbulent times. Admire Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson immortalized by Henry Bone around 1920—a legendary figure who led his fleet to victory against Napoleon at Trafalgar. His strategic brilliance forever etched into maritime lore. Nicholas Pocock takes us back to c1802 with his depiction of The Speedy and El Gamo engaged in fierce combat—a testament to courage amid chaos on treacherous seas. Meanwhile, witness The English Ship Hampton Court braving stormy gales between 1678-80—an awe-inspiring display of resilience against nature's wrath. Capture Napoleon Bonaparte boarding Northumberland en route to St Helena after his defeat—etched into memory circa 1850.