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Mariners Collection (#4)

Mariners, the fearless souls who navigate the vast and treacherous seas, have long been revered for their courage and skill

Background imageMariners Collection: So the Treasure was Divided, early 20th century (book illustration)

So the Treasure was Divided, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339189 So the Treasure was Divided, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); 8x23x8.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Scrimshaw whale tooth 'The Sailor Boy', mid 19th century (whale tooth)

Scrimshaw whale tooth "The Sailor Boy", mid 19th century (whale tooth)
7339166 Scrimshaw whale tooth "The Sailor Boy", mid 19th century (whale tooth) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 8x23x8.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: James, Duke of York (1633-1701), 1672-73 (oil on canvas)

James, Duke of York (1633-1701), 1672-73 (oil on canvas)
7337943 James, Duke of York (1633-1701), 1672-73 (oil on canvas) by Gascar, Henri (1634/5-1701); 228.6x162.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.late 19th century (watercolour, ivory, silver)

Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.late 19th century (watercolour, ivory, silver, pearl, emerald, leather)
7340096 Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.late 19th century (watercolour, ivory, silver, pearl, emerald, leather) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 5.1x4.3 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageMariners Collection: Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801 (watercolour, ivory, gold, pearl)

Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801 (watercolour, ivory, gold, pearl)
7340094 Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801 (watercolour, ivory, gold, pearl) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810) (after); 4.6x4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Annapolis Royal, 1781 (pen, ink)

Annapolis Royal, 1781 (pen, ink)
7340408 Annapolis Royal, 1781 (pen, ink) by DesBarres, Joseph Frederick Wallet (1721-1824); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: J.F.W)

Background imageMariners Collection: Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, c.1833 (wool, cotton, brass)

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, c.1833 (wool, cotton, brass)
7339905 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, c.1833 (wool, cotton, brass) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 50.2x44.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Background imageMariners Collection: Horatio Nelson Esqr.. 1797 (coloured engraving)

Horatio Nelson Esqr.. 1797 (coloured engraving)
7341651 Horatio Nelson Esqr.. 1797 (coloured engraving) by Rigaud, John Francis (1742-1810) (after); 18.9x13.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) (etching)

Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) (etching)
7341649 Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) (etching) by Grignion, Charles (1717-1810); 28.6x22.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Charles Grignion (artist) Earl Nelson [sic]

Background imageMariners Collection: Isle of Dogs as seen from the docks at Rotherhithe, 1821 (aquatint, coloured)

Isle of Dogs as seen from the docks at Rotherhithe, 1821 (aquatint, coloured)
7341611 Isle of Dogs as seen from the docks at Rotherhithe, 1821 (aquatint, coloured) by Timms, W. (19th century); 18.3x25 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: W. H)

Background imageMariners Collection: Western Front, late 19th century (glass)

Western Front, late 19th century (glass)
7341213 Western Front, late 19th century (glass) by British School, (19th century); 8.2x10.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Scillonian, late 19th century (glass)

Scillonian, late 19th century (glass)
7341209 Scillonian, late 19th century (glass) by British School, (19th century); 8.2x10.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Some of the crew from the sailing barque Queen Margaret (1893), 1913 (glass negative)

Some of the crew from the sailing barque Queen Margaret (1893), 1913 (glass negative)
7341204 Some of the crew from the sailing barque Queen Margaret (1893), 1913 (glass negative) by British School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: A ship stuck in the ice with two members of crew fixing the ship into ice with four fastenings

A ship stuck in the ice with two members of crew fixing the ship into ice with four fastenings, 1850 (watercolour)
7340763 A ship stuck in the ice with two members of crew fixing the ship into ice with four fastenings, 1850 (watercolour) by Harrison, Edward Newell (c.1791-1854); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Darling and his Daughter, Grace, off to the wreck of the Forfarshire

Darling and his Daughter, Grace, off to the wreck of the Forfarshire. Keeper of the Longstone Lighthouse in the Farne
7342624 Darling and his Daughter, Grace, off to the wreck of the Forfarshire. Keeper of the Longstone Lighthouse in the Farne Islands (engraving) by Carmichael

Background imageMariners Collection: Photograph of Scientists and Officers on Board the Challenger

Photograph of Scientists and Officers on Board the Challenger. Scientific discovery expedition of HMS Challenger (1858)
7342584 Photograph of Scientists and Officers on Board the Challenger. Scientific discovery expedition of HMS Challenger (1858) 1872-76, album of Assistant Paymaster John Hynes

Background imageMariners Collection: A youth rescued from a shark, 1779 (mezzotint)

A youth rescued from a shark, 1779 (mezzotint)
7342164 A youth rescued from a shark, 1779 (mezzotint) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815) (after); 50.8x61.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Portrait of John Adams, alias John Wilkinson, Petty Officer, aged 78 (watercolour)

Portrait of John Adams, alias John Wilkinson, Petty Officer, aged 78 (watercolour)
7342079 Portrait of John Adams, alias John Wilkinson, Petty Officer, aged 78 (watercolour) by Cruikshank, Frederic (1800-68); 44.7x32.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: A master and commander with a sloop of war, 1777 (coloured etching)

A master and commander with a sloop of war, 1777 (coloured etching)
7341789 A master and commander with a sloop of war, 1777 (coloured etching) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 30.1x24.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: D)

Background imageMariners Collection: The Royal Navy. No 3. Doctor. Boatswain. Master, 1849 (coloured aquatint)

The Royal Navy. No 3. Doctor. Boatswain. Master, 1849 (coloured aquatint)
7341781 The Royal Navy. No 3. Doctor. Boatswain. Master, 1849 (coloured aquatint) by Ubsdell, Richard (fl.1828-63); 48.9x33.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: R.H.C)

Background imageMariners Collection: The Mess Kid. A sailor's life at sea. no 2, 19th century (coloured lithograph)

The Mess Kid. A sailor's life at sea. no 2, 19th century (coloured lithograph)
7341769 The Mess Kid. A sailor's life at sea. no 2, 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Kohler, W. (fl.1838); 34.8x24 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: W)

Background imageMariners Collection: HMS Audacious sinking off Loch Swilly after striking a mine, 27 October 1914

HMS Audacious sinking off Loch Swilly after striking a mine, 27 October 1914, early 20th century (watercolour)
7341751 HMS Audacious sinking off Loch Swilly after striking a mine, 27 October 1914, early 20th century (watercolour) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 30.6x44.3 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageMariners Collection: British man of war and other vessels in an anchorage, with ship's boats in the foreground

British man of war and other vessels in an anchorage, with ship's boats in the foreground
7341743 British man of war and other vessels in an anchorage, with ship's boats in the foreground, c.1798-1805 (watercolour) by Tandy, D

Background imageMariners Collection: Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800 (oil on canvas)

Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800 (oil on canvas)
7337997 Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Head, Guy (1753-1800) (attr)

Background imageMariners Collection: Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), 1800 (oil on canvas)

Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), 1800 (oil on canvas)
7337986 Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), 1800 (oil on canvas) by Abbott, Lemuel Francis (c.1760-1803); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Thomas Cavendish, Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins, 17th century (oil on canvas)

Thomas Cavendish, Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337860 Thomas Cavendish, Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 149.5x159 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Sinking of HMS Rawalpindi, 1939 (colour litho)

Sinking of HMS Rawalpindi, 1939 (colour litho)
8675917 Sinking of HMS Rawalpindi, 1939 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sinking of the British armed merchant cruiser HMS Rawalpindi by the German)

Background imageMariners Collection: Christmas Day Gifts Certificate, 1915 (colour litho)

Christmas Day Gifts Certificate, 1915 (colour litho)
8673081 Christmas Day Gifts Certificate, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Day Gifts Certificate, 1915)

Background imageMariners Collection: A youthful hero (engraving)

A youthful hero (engraving)
8672595 A youthful hero (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A youthful hero, young man steering a ship in a storm)

Background imageMariners Collection: The Press Gang in the Good Old Days (engraving)

The Press Gang in the Good Old Days (engraving)
8672578 The Press Gang in the Good Old Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Press Gang in the Good Old Days')

Background imageMariners Collection: Scene from 'A Dutch Picture', by Longfellow (litho)

Scene from "A Dutch Picture", by Longfellow (litho)
8672616 Scene from "A Dutch Picture", by Longfellow (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from "A Dutch Picture")

Background imageMariners Collection: The First Shot: scene on board a Japanese battleship going into action (litho)

The First Shot: scene on board a Japanese battleship going into action (litho)
8655642 The First Shot: scene on board a Japanese battleship going into action (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Shot)

Background imageMariners Collection: Kamimura Hikonojo, Japanese admiral (litho)

Kamimura Hikonojo, Japanese admiral (litho)
8655616 Kamimura Hikonojo, Japanese admiral (litho) by Koekkoek, Hermanus Willem (1867-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kamimura Hikonojo (1849-1916)

Background imageMariners Collection: Hearts of Oak (colour litho)

Hearts of Oak (colour litho)
8655818 Hearts of Oak (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hearts of Oak. Lyrics and sheet music from the march of the Royal Navy)

Background imageMariners Collection: A dream of heaven (colour litho)

A dream of heaven (colour litho)
8656825 A dream of heaven (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dream of heaven. Special cuddling department. Admission free)

Background imageMariners Collection: The Royal Marines (colour photo)

The Royal Marines (colour photo)
8668597 The Royal Marines (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Marines)

Background imageMariners Collection: Lighthouse of Ostia (engraving)

Lighthouse of Ostia (engraving)
8663815 Lighthouse of Ostia (engraving) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lighthouse of Ostia)

Background imageMariners Collection: Lake Scene, Boating 1861 (Oil on canvas)

Lake Scene, Boating 1861 (Oil on canvas)
8766647 Lake Scene, Boating 1861 (Oil on canvas) by Richards, William Trost (1833-1905); 45.7x76.2 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageMariners Collection: Frontispiece to The History of Buccaneers, or Freebooters of America, 1700 (print)

Frontispiece to The History of Buccaneers, or Freebooters of America, 1700 (print)
7339225 Frontispiece to The History of Buccaneers, or Freebooters of America, 1700 (print) by Unknown Artist, (17th-18th century); 9.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Vasco da Gama (circa 1460-1524), 1838 (oil on canvas)

Vasco da Gama (circa 1460-1524), 1838 (oil on canvas)
7337905 Vasco da Gama (circa 1460-1524), 1838 (oil on canvas) by Fonseca, Antonio Manuel da (fl.1838); 121.9x96.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Captain Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), 1781 (oil on canvas)

Captain Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), 1781 (oil on canvas)
7337996 Captain Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), 1781 (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, John Francis (1742-1810); 125x150 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: The death of Nelson, 21 October 1805, 1807 (oil on canvas)

The death of Nelson, 21 October 1805, 1807 (oil on canvas)
7337990 The death of Nelson, 21 October 1805, 1807 (oil on canvas) by Devis, Arthur William (1762-1822); 195.6x261.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), late 18th century (oil on canvas)

Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), late 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337985 Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), late 18th century (oil on canvas) by Abbott, Lemuel Francis (c.1760-1803) (after); 203x124.5 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageMariners Collection: A view of the town & harbour of Halifax, from Dartmouth shore. c.1777 (Printed)

A view of the town & harbour of Halifax, from Dartmouth shore. c.1777 (Printed)
7340423 A view of the town & harbour of Halifax, from Dartmouth shore. c.1777 (Printed) by DesBarres, Joseph Frederick Wallet (1721-1824); 51x725 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Captain Henry Osborn (1697-1771), 1743-44 (oil on canvas)

Captain Henry Osborn (1697-1771), 1743-44 (oil on canvas)
7338007 Captain Henry Osborn (1697-1771), 1743-44 (oil on canvas) by Arnulphy, Claude (1697-1786); 91.5x71 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1823 (oil on canvas)

Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1823 (oil on canvas)
7337993 Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1823 (oil on canvas) by Shepperson, Matthew (1785-1874) (attr.to); 238.8x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), 1798 (oil on canvas)

Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), 1798 (oil on canvas)
7337984 Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), 1798 (oil on canvas) by Abbott, Lemuel Francis (c.1760-1803); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMariners Collection: Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), 1838 (oil on canvas)

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), 1838 (oil on canvas)
7337870 Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), 1838 (oil on canvas) by Furse, William Henry (att. 1831-50); 109.3x82x2.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London



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Mariners, the fearless souls who navigate the vast and treacherous seas, have long been revered for their courage and skill. From ancient times to modern days, these brave individuals have embarked on daring voyages that have shaped our world. In the mythological tale of Arion on a Dolphin, they can depicted as heroes riding atop majestic creatures through tumultuous waters. Their bond with nature is evident as they conquer the unpredictable waves with grace and determination. As evening falls at Nubble Lighthouse in Cape Neddick Maine, USA, mariners find solace in the guiding light that leads them safely home. This iconic beacon stands tall against raging storms, symbolizing hope amidst darkness for those navigating perilous shores. Sir George Young, a British admiral immortalized in an engraving, epitomizes the leadership and strategic brilliance possessed by mariners throughout history. His unwavering dedication to his crew and country serves as an inspiration to all who follow in his footsteps. Equipped with a sextant from 1912 or a nautical astrolabe from 1571 Spain, mariners masterfully utilize these instruments to chart their course across uncharted territories. With precision and expertise honed over years of experience at sea, they navigate by stars and celestial bodies when land is out of sight. The Mariner's Score found in Lowestoft Suffolk echoes tales of camaraderie among seafarers. In this coastal town where maritime traditions run deep, sailors gather to celebrate victories won against formidable tides while sharing stories that bind them together like family. Medals awarded for gallantry or life-saving at sea serve as reminders of the selflessness exhibited by mariners during moments of crisis. These brave individuals risk their lives without hesitation to rescue others stranded amidst tempestuous waters - true heroes whose acts deserve eternal recognition. In UPRISING AT GHENT.