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Captain Collection (#100)

"Captains: Icons of Leadership and Courage" From the valiant Captain Matania leading the Last Absolution of the Munsters

Background imageCaptain Collection: Boat of the Deerhound Rescuing Captain Semmes, American Civil War, United States of America

Boat of the Deerhound Rescuing Captain Semmes, American Civil War, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Background imageCaptain Collection: CAPTAIN ERICSSON, 1870s engraving

CAPTAIN ERICSSON, 1870s engraving

Background imageCaptain Collection: ATTACK ON THE CAPTAIN OF THE ROSE, US, USA, 1870s engraving

ATTACK ON THE CAPTAIN OF THE ROSE, US, USA, 1870s engraving

Background imageCaptain Collection: CAPTAIN SMITH, FROM THE PORTRAIT IN HIS VIRGINIA, He was an English soldier, explorer, and author

CAPTAIN SMITH, FROM THE PORTRAIT IN HIS VIRGINIA, He was an English soldier, explorer, and author. He was considered to have played an important part in the establishment of the first permanent

Background imageCaptain Collection: POCAHONTAS SAVES CAPTAIN SMITHs LIFE. Pocahontas, born Matoaka, and later known as Rebecca Rolfe

POCAHONTAS SAVES CAPTAIN SMITHs LIFE. Pocahontas, born Matoaka, and later known as Rebecca Rolfe, was a Virginia Indian. Captain Smith was an English soldier, explorer, and author, US, USA

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Bainbridge and the Dey of Algiers, 1870S Engraving

Captain Bainbridge and the Dey of Algiers, 1870S Engraving

Background imageCaptain Collection: CAPTAIN BARCLAY, THE CELEBRATED PEDESTRIAN, DIED MAY 15, 1854. Robert Barclay Allardice

CAPTAIN BARCLAY, THE CELEBRATED PEDESTRIAN, DIED MAY 15, 1854. Robert Barclay Allardice, 1779 - 1854, the 6th Laird of Ury, generally known as Captain Barclay

Background imageCaptain Collection: The Late Captain Harrison

The Late Captain Harrison

Background imageCaptain Collection: Relics of the Franklin Expedition, Discovered by Captain M clintock. a British Voyage

Relics of the Franklin Expedition, Discovered by Captain M clintock. a British Voyage
RELICS OF THE FRANKLIN EXPEDITION, DISCOVERED BY CAPTAIN M CLINTOCK. A British voyage of Arctic exploration led by Captain Sir John Franklin that departed England in 1845

Background imageCaptain Collection: Monument to Captain Cook

Monument to Captain Cook

Background imageCaptain Collection: Statue of Captain Coram at the Foundling Hospital, London, Uk, 1856

Statue of Captain Coram at the Foundling Hospital, London, Uk, 1856

Background imageCaptain Collection: Irish Land League

Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott, agent for Lord Ernes Mayo estates was one of the first victims

Background imageCaptain Collection: English sea captain

English sea captain
An English sea captain. Engraving from Waghenhaer " Mariners Mirrour", London, 1588

Background imageCaptain Collection: CAPTAIN WINTHROP AT BIG BETHEL, The Battle of Big Bethel, also known as the Battle

CAPTAIN WINTHROP AT BIG BETHEL, The Battle of Big Bethel, also known as the Battle of Bethel Church or Great Bethel was one of the earliest land battles of the American Civil War, US, USA

Background imageCaptain Collection: Part of Captain J. Smiths Map of New England. from Advertisements for the Unexperienced

Part of Captain J. Smiths Map of New England. from Advertisements for the Unexperienced Planters of New England or Anywhere. United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Background imageCaptain Collection: CAPTAIN (AFTERWARDS SIR PHILIP) BROKE. (From a Portrait published in 1815. ) His most

CAPTAIN (AFTERWARDS SIR PHILIP) BROKE. (From a Portrait published in 1815. ) His most
CAPTAIN (AFTERWARDS SIR PHILIP) BROKE. (From a Portrait published in 1815.) His most notable accomplishment was his victory while commanding HMS Shannon, over the USS Chesapeake on 1 June 1813

Background imageCaptain Collection: Savoy Cavalry captain World War II summer jacket, 20th Century

Savoy Cavalry captain World War II summer jacket, 20th Century
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Summer jacket of Colonel Bettoni, commander of the Savoy Cavalry

Background imageCaptain Collection: Uniforms of the Austrian army: captain of artillery

Uniforms of the Austrian army: captain of artillery
Militaria, Austria, 19th century. Uniforms of the Austrian army: captain of artillery

Background imageCaptain Collection: Lord Admiral knighting the captain of Ark Royal

Lord Admiral knighting the captain of Ark Royal

Background imageCaptain Collection: Portrait of a ship captain

Portrait of a ship captain

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain operating ships steering wheel

Captain operating ships steering wheel

Background imageCaptain Collection: portrait of a sea captain

portrait of a sea captain

Background imageCaptain Collection: Historic shot of ships captain using navigational equipment

Historic shot of ships captain using navigational equipment

Background imageCaptain Collection: black and white portrait of captain

black and white portrait of captain

Background imageCaptain Collection: Edward Evans, British Antarctic explorer C016 / 8813

Edward Evans, British Antarctic explorer C016 / 8813
Edward Evans (1881-1957), British naval officer and Antarctic explorer. Evans was second-in-command of the second Antarctic expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott that took place from 1910 to 1913

Background imageCaptain Collection: Amundsens Gjoa expedition, 1906

Amundsens Gjoa expedition, 1906
Amundsens Gjoa expedition. Members of crew and others on deck of the ship Gjoa, commanded by Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen (1872-1928, in foreground at left)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Thomas Lipton, Scottish yachtsman C017 / 7820

Thomas Lipton, Scottish yachtsman C017 / 7820
Thomas Johnstone Lipton (1848-1931), Scottish yachtsman. Lipton, famous for founding the Lipton tea brand, was a keen yachtsman. He competed five times in the Americas Cup between 1899 and 1930

Background imageCaptain Collection: Berlin Airlift air traffic control, 1948 C016 / 4231

Berlin Airlift air traffic control, 1948 C016 / 4231
Berlin Airlift air traffic control. United States Air Force (USAF) personnel operating radios for air traffic control in 1948 during the Berlin Airlift (1948-9)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Charles Dwight Sigsbee, US naval officer

Charles Dwight Sigsbee, US naval officer
Charles Dwight Sigsbee (1845-1923), US naval officer and oceanographer. Sigsbee is best known as the captain of the USS Maine, whose explosion in Havana, Cuba

Background imageCaptain Collection: Statue of Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw

Statue of Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw
Bronze statue of Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw (1828-1908) about 18 inches high, by Prince Victor of Hohenlohe-Langenburg. The statue is kept in the dining room of the Massey Shaw Suite

Background imageCaptain Collection: (1868-1912). English Antarctic explorer. Scott and his companions on the Terra Nova expedition at

(1868-1912). English Antarctic explorer. Scott and his companions on the Terra Nova expedition at the South Pole in
ROBERT FALCON SCOTT (1868-1912). English Antarctic explorer. Scott and his companions on the Terra Nova expedition at the South Pole in January 1912. Left to right: Captain Lawrence Oates, Lt

Background imageCaptain Collection: Poster by Blanche McManus for the first US edition, 1897, of Rudyard Kiplings Captains Courageous

Poster by Blanche McManus for the first US edition, 1897, of Rudyard Kiplings Captains Courageous
CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS. Poster by Blanche McManus for the first US edition, 1897, of Rudyard Kiplings Captains Courageous

Background imageCaptain Collection: Aptenodytes fosteri, emperor penguin egg

Aptenodytes fosteri, emperor penguin egg
Collected on the British Terra Nova Antarctic Expedition (1910 - 1913) by Edward Wilson

Background imageCaptain Collection: Humming bird nest

Humming bird nest
A humming bird nest collected by Captain Cook 1st voyage in Rio de Janiero

Background imageCaptain Collection: Captain Aplin and Family (1873)

Captain Aplin and Family (1873)
The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes and seems to have been the first expedition to carry an official photographer as well as an

Background imageCaptain Collection: CASTELLO I AMAT, Vicent (1787-1860). Captain

CASTELLO I AMAT, Vicent (1787-1860). Captain general of Valencia with the English consul before the French invasion. 19th c. Episode of the War of Independence or Peninsular War (1808-1814)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Spain (1847). Arrival of Juan Prim to Puerto

Spain (1847). Arrival of Juan Prim to Puerto Rico as a General Captain. Etching. SPAIN. Reus. Salvador Vilaseca Regional Museum

Background imageCaptain Collection: Dance-Holland, Nathaniel (1735-1811). Captain

Dance-Holland, Nathaniel (1735-1811). Captain
Hilt from the Duke of Wellingtons sabre during the Spanish War of Independence. Photography

Background imageCaptain Collection: Barcelona. The Llotja (ancient stock exchange)

Barcelona. The Llotja (ancient stock exchange), the Palace of the Captain General of the Customs, and the gate of the sea. Drawing by Jacques Moulinier. Engraving. SPAIN. Barcelona

Background imageCaptain Collection: A group of Civilian Conservation Corps workers wearing caps and gowns

A group of Civilian Conservation Corps workers wearing caps and gowns and listening to Captain Jay Gleason give a
NEW DEAL: C.C.C. 1936. A group of Civilian Conservation Corps workers wearing caps and gowns and listening to Captain Jay Gleason give a speech after receiving their high school diplomas

Background imageCaptain Collection: Twnate Canal - Rangoon

Twnate Canal - Rangoon - We stopped at the official tollhouse and our junior officer captain had chairs and tables set out for our tea under a huge Ginko tree

Background imageCaptain Collection: The meaning of Christmas around the world

The meaning of Christmas around the world
Christmas Crackers! The meaning of Christmas around the world. (1) Christs Mass greetings; (2) Robert Louis Stephenson; (3) Captain Cook off Christmas Island; (4) Christmas in Australia; (5)

Background imageCaptain Collection: Tales from Many Lands: Why the Sea is Salty

Tales from Many Lands: Why the Sea is Salty



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"Captains: Icons of Leadership and Courage" From the valiant Captain Matania leading the Last Absolution of the Munsters, to Queen Elizabeth II presenting Bobby Moore with the World Cup, captains have always embodied strength and determination. Just like John Mills in Ice Cold In Alex (1958), they navigate through treacherous terrains to achieve their goals. Captain Woolf Barnato with his Bentley showcases a different kind of leadership - one that combines elegance and power. Similarly, The Royal Logistic Corps exemplifies how captains ensure smooth operations behind the scenes. In moments of remembrance, we see Old Bill kneeling before the Cenotaph in Whitehall, paying tribute to fallen heroes. Even on the football field, such as Dulwich Hamlet FC team in 1936, captains inspire unity and teamwork. History tells tales of extraordinary individuals like Captain Francis Crozier aboard HMS Terror in 1845 or Flying Officer W E Johns creating thrilling Biggles stories for Modern Boy magazine. They ignite our imagination and remind us that bravery knows no bounds. Captain Scott's expedition at the South Pole in 1912 epitomizes unwavering determination despite insurmountable challenges. Meanwhile, Coyne Helicopter/UFO encounters highlight how even modern-day captains face mysterious situations beyond comprehension. Lastly, let us not forget Captain Albert Ball (1896-1917), VC, DSO - a true hero who fearlessly fought for his country during World War I. These captivating glimpses into various realms show that being a captain is more than just a title; it is an embodiment of resilience and inspiration. Whether leading armies or exploring uncharted territories, these remarkable individuals leave an indelible mark on history as beacons of leadership and courage.