Naval Collection (#65)

US Navy bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) being transported on an inflatable naval boat during operations in the Arabian Gulf

Harbour fortress tower. This is Belem Tower, built in the 16th century in Lisbon, Portugal, to defend the harbour. It co-ordinated with two other towers to guard the mouth of the River Tagus

Arctic exploration, 19th century
Arctic exploration. 19th century artwork of two ships exploring the Arctic. The most famous 19th century expedition to the Arctic was led in 1845 by the British naval captain Sir John Franklin on HMS

Portuguese maritime monument. This Monument to the Discoverers, Lisbon, Portugal, was completed in 1960. It commemorates the Portuguese navigators of the 15th

Aviation monument commemorating the British Fairey F-3 seaplane that made the first flight across the South Atlantic from Lisbon, Portugal to Brazil, in March-June of 1922

Holland submarine, New York, 1890s. Historical artwork of the Holland VI prototype submarine, moored at a dock in New York, USA. It was designed by the Irish engineer John P. Holland (1841-1914)

Scrap metal yard. Rusting scrap metal from a Russian submarine. The metal (iron and steel) will be melted down and recycled to be used to make new iron and steel products

John Flamsteed, English astronomer
John Flamsteed (1646-1719), English astronomer. Flamsteed was appointed by Charles II as the first Astronomer Royal in 1675

Igor Spassky, Russian naval engineer
Igor Dmitrievich Spassky (born 1926), Russian naval engineer, talking at a meeting. Spassky is General Designer and chief of the Rubin Central Design Bureau of Naval Machinery, St Petersburg, Russia

Panama Canal, from space. North is at upper right. Clouds (white) are seen over the narrow Isthmus of Panama (green), separating the Pacific Ocean (at bottom centre)

Ansons Spanish galleon capture, 1743
Ansons Spanish galleon capture. 18th-century artwork showing the capture on 20 June 1743 of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Covadonga (left) by the British HMS Centurion (right)

Gunboat on Nile rapids, 19th century
Gunboat on Nile rapids, 19th-century artwork. This is a British gunboat being handled by ropes as it negotiates rapids or cataracts on the Nile

Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588. The Latin text labels show Dover (left) and Calais (right). This was said to be the scene seen from the cliffs of Folkestone in August 1588 by 10-year-old William

Naval observation balloon, 19th century artwork. The balloon (upper right) is tethered to the ship below, and is being used to survey the movement of enemy ships and forces

Sir James Clark Ross, British explorer
Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), British naval officer and polar explorer who was knighted in 1843. Here, he is in naval uniform and holding a telescope

USS Shenandoah airship and tender
USS Shenandoah airship moored to its tender the newly-converted USS Patoka during tests in 1924. The Shenandoah was the first rigid airship used by the US Navy

Claude de Jouffroy, French engineer
Claude-Francois-Dorothee de Jouffroy (1751-1832), French engineer. This statue was inaugurated on 17 August 1884, in Besancon, France

Map2 Darwins Beagle Voyage South America
Map of the World with Voyage of the Beagle coloured in red. Appendix from " The Voyage of HMS Beagle" by Charles Darwin (Cover Title) New Edition 1890 John Murray Publishers

Ship with gimballed chair, 16th cent
16th century illustration showing a ship with a stabilised chair. The chair is on the poop deck (over the bows) and is inside a globe that is mounted on perpendicular axes

50 Years of Victory icebreaker
The 50 Years of Victory, the worlds largest nuclear-propelled icebreaker, at Murmansk in Russias extreme north-west, its port of registration, after a voyage from St Petersburg

RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, c1905. Russian poster depicting a Russian victory in a naval battle during the Russo-Japanese War, 1904-05

SPANISH WARSHIP, c1900. Oil on canvas, c1900

CIVIL WAR: MERRIMACK, 1862. The sinking of the U. S. S. Cumberland by the Merrimack (C. S. S. Virginia), 8 March 1862
CIVIL WAR: MERRIMACK, 1862. The sinking of the U.S.S. Cumberland by the Merrimack (C.S.S. Virginia), 8 March 1862. Painting by C.S. Raleigh, 1884

STATUE OF LIBERTY, 1886. Statue of Liberty partly clouded by smoke from military and naval salute marking the Presidents arrival at Liberty Island in New York Harbor, 28 October 1886

RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, 1904. A Russian battleship exploding under bombardment from Japanese battleships. A line of Japanese battleships (positioned on the right)

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Seizure of Spanish treasure ships by the English fleet of Sir Francis Drake. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Captain James Cook. Hand-colored woodcut of a painting

Ironclad Merrimac harrassing Unon shipping, Civil War
Confederate Ironclad " Merrimac" (CSS " Virginia" ) driving the USS " Congress" from anchorage, Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Confederate blockade runner dodging a Union cruiser, US Civil War. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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US frigate " Merrimac" on fire during Confederate burning of Gosport Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia, during the Civil War, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Sir John Hawkins, English explorer and naval commander against the Spanish Armada, 1588. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

English awaiting the Spanish Armadas approach, 1588
English naval officers playing a game of bowls before attacking the Spanish Armada, 1588. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Destruction of Falmouth (now Portland, Maine) by artillery fire from British ships, October 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Navy Cut Tobacco and Cigarettes, 1921
Players Navy Cut Cigarettes and Tobacco rectangular, convex counter card. The background is navy blue and on the left hand side is a picture of the head and shoulders of a sailor, in profile

Navy Cut De Luxe, 1929=30
Players Navy Cut De Luxe tobacco counter card in the shape of a banner, with a white background and rope edging in gold and purple. Centre, top is a copy of the sailor in a life-buoy trade mark

Famous for quality: Players Please, 1958
Players Navy Cut small rectangular counter-card featuring a reproduction of a W. Howard Jarvis painting of small naval vessels passing large harbour markers

Navy Cut Medium Cigarettes, 1931
Players Navy Cut Medium rectangular counter card. The background is cream. To left to just right of centre is a picture of a sailing yacht, manned by four men, on a brisk sea

People touring National Museum of Naval Aviation Pensacola, Florida

USS Constitution (Old Ironsides), Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Aerial image of the Royal Naval College and Queens House, on the south bank of the River Thames, UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Royal Observatory in the background, Greenwich, London, England

Castle dating from the 12th century and Naval Base (Port de Guerre), Brest, Brittany, France, Europe

World Ocean Museum, Soviet era submarine, Kaliningrad (Konigsberg), Russia, Europe

Warship moored in the harbour and the old town behind, Tangier, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Nelsons Statue, Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

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"Exploring the Vast Seas: A Glimpse into Naval History" The Fighting Temeraire, 1839. Artist: JMW Turner - A masterpiece capturing the grandeur warfare and the indomitable spirit of sailors. Players Please: Sailor, 1955 - Sailors enjoying a moment of respite amidst their arduous duties, showcasing camaraderie and unity within the naval community. HMS Warspite EAW005978 - An imposing vessel that stood as a symbol of British naval power during World War II, evoking awe and admiration for its strength. Royal Naval College, Dartmouth EPW024215 - The prestigious institution where future naval officers are molded through rigorous training and education. Navy Cut: HMS Vanguard, 1940-1960 - A legendary ship that served as a floating fortress protecting Britain's shores during tumultuous times in history. USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier, Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum - Step aboard this majestic aircraft carrier to witness firsthand the technological marvels that revolutionized modern naval warfare. HMS Belfast and Tower Bridge a98_05144 - An iconic image capturing the juxtaposition between historical maritime heritage represented by HMS Belfast against London's contemporary skyline. The Old Royal Naval College a065204 - Immerse yourself in centuries-old architectural splendor at this historic site that once trained generations of skilled seafarers. Chatham Dockyard EAW223251 - Delve into the heart of shipbuilding excellence at one of Britain's most renowned dockyards, where vessels were meticulously crafted for centuries. Map Darwin’s Beagle Voyage South America – Trace Charles Darwin's groundbreaking expedition on board HMS Beagle as he embarked on his scientific journey that forever changed our understanding of life on Earth.