Dreadnoughts Collection

HMS Dreadnought, 1906-21 (b / w photo)
700911 HMS Dreadnought, 1906-21 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Dreadnought, built for Britains Royal Navy in 1906)

Admiral John Jellicoe (1859-1935) who commanded the British Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland (1916) in World War I. Jutland was an indecisive naval battle between heavily armed dreadnoughts

Dreadnoughts. From the deck of H.M.S. Superb showing heavier vessels in the Home Fleet during manoeuvres at Spithead
2915215 Dreadnoughts. From the deck of H.M.S. Superb showing heavier vessels in the Home Fleet during manoeuvres at Spithead 1914.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Poker and Tongs, Punch cartoon concerning naval rivalry between Britain
700913 Poker and Tongs, Punch cartoon concerning naval rivalry between Britain and Germany, 8th January 1908 (litho) by Raven-Hill

Royal Navy warships in Malta - early 1900s

Three famous Dockyards in Europe
Three dockyards in Europe, Germany, France and Austria building Dreadnoughts. The dreadnought was the predominant type of battleship in the early 20th century. The dockyards would allow the boats to

Dreadnought (brown ink & pencil on paper)
1214592 Dreadnought (brown ink & pencil on paper) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 9.6 x12.8 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

HMS Dreadnought, 1906-21 (b / w photo)
700912 HMS Dreadnought, 1906-21 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Dreadnought, built for Britains Royal Navy in 1906)

Dreadnoughts anchoring, 1912 (colour litho)
3633694 Dreadnoughts anchoring, 1912 (colour litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dreadnoughts anchoring, 1912)

Defenders of the British Empire (colour litho)
3094490 Defenders of the British Empire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defenders of the British Empire)

Diagram showing German air-dreadnought, zeppelin compared to a section of buildings in Piccadilly London. Date: 1915

Queen Elizabeth Class Warships During World War I. From The Year 1916 Illustrated

The British fleet at Spithead
The British Fleet was concentrated at Spithead a fortnight before the outbreak of World War I. Twenty-two miles of warships ranging from Dreadnoughts to Destroyers passed in procession before King

Sea Battle, World War I by Cyrus Cuneo
The Great Sea Battle. An unspecified but fierce naval battle during the First World War, illustrated by the late Cyrus Cuneo. Date: 1916

Shop window with model of German blockade, WWI
A shop window of Messrs Bassett-Lowke, a model-makers in High Holborn showing a diorama of the results from Germanys blockade policy

Tatler cover, launch of HMS Neptune, new super Dreadnought
Front cover of the Tatler, 6th October 1909 showing the launch of the worlds largest warship, HMS Neptune, the first of the super Dreadnoughts at Portsmouth by the Duchess of Argyle

Building of the battleship Dreadnought
Construction of one of the Eight Dreadnoughts (battleships) being constructed in the early 20th century by the British, at Portsmouth dockyard. 1909

Illustrated War News front cover, naval, 12 August 1914
Front cover of the first issue of the Illustrated War News, produced within a week of the outbreak of the First World War and dedicated to covering all aspects of the conflict

WW1 The Ladys World cover - dreadnought cushion cover
Front cover of a First World War period The Ladys World Fancy Work Book featuring a topical design for a dreadnought cushion cover. Date: c.1915

British oil carrier fuelling a super dreadnought & submarine
Illustration showing a new kind of fleet auxiliary vessel, the oil-carrier, supplying oil fuel to the fleet, in this case a super-dreadnought and two submarines

China - Shanghai - British Warships on the Yangtze River
China - Shanghai - Date: 1927

State of German dreadnoughts in 1911
A drawing in The Sphere, showing the exact status of the fleet of dreadnought battleships belonging to Germany in 1911. The picture shows 8 in commission, 1 on trials, 3 completed and 4 on slips

Construction of a Dreadnought, 1909
Construction of one of the Eight dreadnoughts (battleships) being constructed in the early 20th century by the British. The first picture shows a 12 inch gun

British Dreadnoughts

Growth of the Worlds Dreadnoughts
The Dreadnought Fever visualised in The Sphere by diagrammatic illustrator, G. H. Davis showing the huge growth in the building of dreadnoughts (all-big-gun battleships)

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"Dreadnoughts: The Mighty Warships that Shaped Naval History" Step back in time to the early 1900s, where the world witnessed a revolution in naval warfare with the introduction of the HMS Dreadnought. This iconic battleship, captured in a striking black and white photo from 1906-21, forever changed the course of maritime history. Under the command of Admiral John Jellicoe, who led the British Grand Fleet during the pivotal Battle of Jutland, these formidable warships showcased their might and dominance on international waters. As seen in another captivating image, Royal Navy warships proudly anchored at Malta's shores during this era. Europe boasted three renowned dockyards that birthed these colossal vessels - symbols of power and technological advancement. A satirical Punch cartoon titled "Poker and Tongs" humorously depicted Britain's naval rivalry with other nations as they vied for supremacy on sea. The British fleet at Spithead stood as an awe-inspiring sight; row upon row lined up like guardians protecting their empire. In Cyrus Cuneo's artwork "Sea Battle, " we catch a glimpse into World War I's fierce clashes between these behemoths amidst tumultuous waves. Not to be outdone, Germany also possessed its own impressive navy ships off Kiel - beautifully portrayed in a vibrant color lithograph. Meanwhile, an intriguing brown ink & pencil sketch called "Dreadnought" captures both admiration and fear evoked by these majestic vessels. In 1912, colorful lithography showcases dreadnoughts anchoring together side by side – showcasing unity among allies or perhaps highlighting potential adversaries sizing each other up. These floating fortresses were not just instruments of destruction but defenders of empires – safeguarding Britannia’s interests across vast oceans. The legacy left behind by dreadnoughts is undeniable; they reshaped naval strategies worldwide while leaving an indelible mark on the annals of history.