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Carrack Collection

The carrack, known as Henri Grace a Dieu or the Great Harry, was a majestic vessel that dominated the seas during the late 1400s

Background imageCarrack Collection: Henri Grace a Dieu

Henri Grace a Dieu
Deptford-built warship in the carrack style : she is the largest warship of her day, with golden sails - square on fore and main masts, lateen on the two mizzen masts

Background imageCarrack Collection: Carrack, a merchant ship of the late 1400s

Carrack, a merchant ship of the late 1400s
Armed Genoese carrack, a merchant ship of the 1400s and 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageCarrack Collection: Spanish Armada Off the Coast of England, ca 1620-1625. Artist: Wieringen, Cornelis Claesz

Spanish Armada Off the Coast of England, ca 1620-1625. Artist: Wieringen, Cornelis Claesz, van (ca 1576-1633)
Spanish Armada Off the Coast of England, ca 1620-1625. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageCarrack Collection: The Conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders. Artist: Chatzis, Vasilios (1870-1915)

The Conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders. Artist: Chatzis, Vasilios (1870-1915)
The Conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders. Private Collection

Background imageCarrack Collection: English two-decker Great Harry, 1555 (chromolitho)

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)

Background imageCarrack Collection: Ferdinand Magellan's ship The Nao Victoria, which took part in the expedition in 1519 to

Ferdinand Magellan's ship The Nao Victoria, which took part in the expedition in 1519 to circumnavigate the earth
3058539 Ferdinand Magellan's ship The Nao Victoria, which took part in the expedition in 1519 to circumnavigate the earth

Background imageCarrack Collection: A 15th century carrack, a three masted sailing ship used in the time of Christopher Columbus

A 15th century carrack, a three masted sailing ship used in the time of Christopher Columbus
3253021 A 15th century carrack, a three masted sailing ship used in the time of Christopher Columbus; (add.info.: A 15th century carrack)

Background imageCarrack Collection: A 16th Century Tudor naval ship or Carrack

A 16th Century Tudor naval ship or Carrack
3330745 A 16th Century Tudor naval ship or Carrack; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting a 16th Century Tudor naval ship or Carrack.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCarrack Collection: Henry Grace of God, popularly known as the Great Harry, from Short History of the English People

Henry Grace of God, popularly known as the Great Harry, from Short History of the English People by J.R. Green, pub
3742739 Henry Grace of God, popularly known as the Great Harry, from Short History of the English People by J.R. Green, pub

Background imageCarrack Collection: Henry Grace a Dieu 'Henry Grace of God', aka Great Harry. English carrack or 'great ship' of

Henry Grace a Dieu "Henry Grace of God", aka Great Harry. English carrack or "great ship" of
3058541 Henry Grace a Dieu "Henry Grace of God", aka Great Harry. English carrack or "great ship" of the 16th century

Background imageCarrack Collection: A Carrack of about 1470. Engraving

A Carrack of about 1470. Engraving
527471 A Carrack of about 1470. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCarrack Collection: Illustration from 'Imperial Martial Rights?' by Leonhard Fronsperger, 1566

Illustration from "Imperial Martial Rights?" by Leonhard Fronsperger, 1566. Creator: Amman, Jost (1539-1591)
Illustration from "Imperial Martial Rights?" by Leonhard Fronsperger, 1566. Private Collection

Background imageCarrack Collection: Alessandro Farnese witnesses the destruction of the Invincible Armada, 1687

Alessandro Farnese witnesses the destruction of the Invincible Armada, 1687. Creator: Ricci, Sebastiano (1659-1734)
Alessandro Farnese witnesses the destruction of the Invincible Armada. (From the Series of the life of Pope Paul III), 1687. Found in the Collection of the Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese, Piacenza

Background imageCarrack Collection: Sir Francis Drake attacking a Spanish treasure ship (actually a Portuguese carrack

Sir Francis Drake attacking a Spanish treasure ship (actually a Portuguese carrack, the Sao Filipe, containing gold, spices and silk), off the Azores, 8 June 1587

Background imageCarrack Collection: Henry VIII. And Model of the 'Great Harry', (1902). Creator: C. Howard. Henry VIII

Henry VIII. And Model of the "Great Harry", (1902). Creator: C. Howard. Henry VIII
Henry VIII. And Model of the "Great Harry", (1902). We owe the founding of the Royal Navy to Henry VIII. Before his time there seems to have been no standing navy

Background imageCarrack Collection: The Battle of Lepanto (Tapestry), 1591. Creator: Anonymous master

The Battle of Lepanto (Tapestry), 1591. Creator: Anonymous master
The Battle of Lepanto (Tapestry), 1591. Found in the collection of the Palazzo del Principe Andrea Doria di Genova

Background imageCarrack Collection: Flemish Carrack

Flemish Carrack Date: circa 1450

Background imageCarrack Collection: 1450 carrack at sea

1450 carrack at sea
Technology, Transportation, Ships, Boats, Sailing Ships, Carrack, 1450, Battleships, Fleets, Industrial, Lateen Sails, Masts, Medieval, Naval Vessels, Rigging, Seafaring, Steam Age, White Background

Background imageCarrack Collection: Henry Grace A Dieu (Great Harry), Flagship of Henry VIIIs Naval Fleet - 16th Century

Henry Grace A Dieu (Great Harry), Flagship of Henry VIIIs Naval Fleet - 16th Century
Henry Grace a Dieu (Great Harry), the flagship of Henry VIII, King of Englands naval fleet (circa 16th century). Vintage etching circa 19th century

Background imageCarrack Collection: The fleet of Pedro Alvares Cabral in 1500. From Livro das Armadas, ca 1568

The fleet of Pedro Alvares Cabral in 1500. From Livro das Armadas, ca 1568. Found in the Collection of the Academia das Ciencias de Lisboa

Background imageCarrack Collection: Ships of the Reign of Edward IV in 1482 (colour litho)

Ships of the Reign of Edward IV in 1482 (colour litho)
PNP427731 Ships of the Reign of Edward IV in 1482 (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; English, out of copyright

Background imageCarrack Collection: The Great Harry (chromolitho)

The Great Harry (chromolitho)
5238499 The Great Harry (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Harry.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageCarrack Collection: Charles VIIIs Expedition to Italy in 1494 (colour litho)

Charles VIIIs Expedition to Italy in 1494 (colour litho)
PNP427733 Charles VIIIs Expedition to Italy in 1494 (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: caption reads)

Background imageCarrack Collection: Carrack, Heading to the Right, c. 1480 / 1500. Creator: Unknown

Carrack, Heading to the Right, c. 1480 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Carrack, Heading to the Right, c. 1480/1500

Background imageCarrack Collection: The carrack Henry Grace a Dieu, 16th century. Artist: English master

The carrack Henry Grace a Dieu, 16th century. Artist: English master
The carrack Henry Grace a Dieu, 16th century. From a private collection

Background imageCarrack Collection: The Henry Grace a Dieu ( Great Harry ), 1936. Creator: Unknown

The Henry Grace a Dieu ( Great Harry ), 1936. Creator: Unknown
The " Henry Grace a Dieu" (" Great Harry" ), 1936. Henry Grace a Dieu (" Henry Grace of God" ), also known as Great Harry

Background imageCarrack Collection: The Great Harry, c1520, (1849). Creator: Kellerhoven

The Great Harry, c1520, (1849). Creator: Kellerhoven
The Great Harry, c1520, (1849). Henry Grace a Dieu (Henry Grace of God), also known as Great Harry, was an English carrack or great ship of the 16th century

Background imageCarrack Collection: Nao Saint Mary

Nao Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, used by Christopher Columbus in his first voyage. Engraving by Rico. Colored

Background imageCarrack Collection: Arrival of a Portuguese ship. Nanban screen, ca. 1600. Artist: Anonymous

Arrival of a Portuguese ship. Nanban screen, ca. 1600. Artist: Anonymous
Arrival of a Portuguese ship. Nanban screen, ca. 1600. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageCarrack Collection: World map with Magellan?s circumnavigation (From Scherer?s Atlas novus), 1702-1703

World map with Magellan?s circumnavigation (From Scherer?s Atlas novus), 1702-1703. From a private collection

Background imageCarrack Collection: The Sao Gabriel, the flagship of Vasco da Gamas armada on his first voyage to India in 1497-1499

The Sao Gabriel, the flagship of Vasco da Gamas armada on his first voyage to India in 1497-1499. From La Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

Background imageCarrack Collection: Sea navigation and exploration in 1492. From The Book of Ships, published c. 1920

Sea navigation and exploration in 1492. From The Book of Ships, published c. 1920
Sea navigation and exploration in 1492. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920

Background imageCarrack Collection: Henry Grace

Henry Grace

Background imageCarrack Collection: Portuguese Carrack, Fifteenth Century

Portuguese Carrack, Fifteenth Century

Background imageCarrack Collection: A Carrack Or Nau, Three Or Four-Masted Sailing Ship From About 1470

A Carrack Or Nau, Three Or Four-Masted Sailing Ship From About 1470. From The Romance Of The Merchant Ship, Published 1931

Background imageCarrack Collection: The Victoria, a Spanish carrack, ship of Ferdinand Magellan?s Armada de Molucca

The Victoria, a Spanish carrack, ship of Ferdinand Magellan?s Armada de Molucca. (Aus Maris Pacifici), 1595. From a private collection

Background imageCarrack Collection: Medieval ship. Carrack. French Navy. Miniature

Medieval ship. Carrack. French Navy. Miniature
History of navigation. Medieval ship. Carrack. French Navy. Miniature. 15th century. Castel of Chantilly. France

Background imageCarrack Collection: Nao Saint Mary

Nao Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, used by Christopher Columbus in his first voyage. Engraving by Rico. Colored

Background imageCarrack Collection: 15th Century Carrack

15th Century Carrack
A sailing ship known as a carrack with its three masts, crows nests and anchor

Background imageCarrack Collection: The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1572

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1572. Found in the Collection of Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Background imageCarrack Collection: Philip II offering the Infante don Ferdinand to Victory, ca 1573-1575

Philip II offering the Infante don Ferdinand to Victory, ca 1573-1575. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageCarrack Collection: Corfu island and The Battle of Lepanto, 1583

Corfu island and The Battle of Lepanto, 1583. Found in the Collection of Galleria delle Carte Geografiche, Vaticano

Background imageCarrack Collection: A naval battle between Christians and Turks, 1657

A naval battle between Christians and Turks, 1657. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Background imageCarrack Collection: Portrait of a Venetian Admiral, Second half of the16th cen

Portrait of a Venetian Admiral, Second half of the16th cen.. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Background imageCarrack Collection: The fleet of Vasco da Gama in 1502. From Livro de Lisuarte de Abreu, c. 1565

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

Background imageCarrack Collection: Allegory of the Battle of Lepanto, c. 1573

Allegory of the Battle of Lepanto, c. 1573. Found in the collection of Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Background imageCarrack Collection: Sebastiano Venier (1496-1578), with the Battle of Lepanto in background

Sebastiano Venier (1496-1578), with the Battle of Lepanto in background. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne



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The carrack, known as Henri Grace a Dieu or the Great Harry, was a majestic vessel that dominated the seas during the late 1400s. This merchant ship, with its impressive size and strength, became an iconic symbol of maritime power. One notable historical event involving a carrack was the Spanish Armada off the coast of England in the early 17th century. The painting by Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen captures this dramatic battle scene, showcasing the might and grandeur of these formidable ships. Another significant moment in history is depicted in Vasilios Chatzis' artwork titled "The Conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders. " Here we see a carrack playing a crucial role in this historic conquest, highlighting its versatility as both a warship and trading vessel. Flemish carracks were renowned for their craftsmanship and design. These ships were admired for their elegance and efficiency on long voyages across treacherous waters. In one daring encounter captured in art, Sir Francis Drake can be seen attacking a Portuguese carrack believed to be carrying valuable treasures. This depiction showcases not only Drake's audacity but also emphasizes how highly prized these vessels were due to their cargo capacity. Portuguese ships like Nao Saint Mary played an essential role in global exploration during this era. They facilitated trade routes between Europe and Asia while introducing new cultures through encounters with different civilizations along their journeys. Magellan's circumnavigation is another testament to the significance of carracks during this time period. Heinrich Scherer's world map beautifully illustrates Magellan's voyage around the globe aboard his trusty carrack, marking one of humanity's greatest achievements in navigation. Lastly, let us not forget about those early days when simple yet sturdy 1450 Carracks sailed across vast oceans braving storms and unknown territories - pioneers who paved the way for future maritime endeavors.