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"The Armada: A Historic Battle of Power and Resilience" In the year 1588, a formidable sight emerged on the horizon - The Armada in sight

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Armada Collection: The Armada in sight, Plymouth hoe, 1880, (1911). Artist: John Seymour Lucas
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Armada Collection: Spanish Armada - Golden Lion attacks Santa Ana
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Armada Collection: Spanish Armada, 1588
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Armada Collection: Spanish Armada Defeated
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Armada Collection: The Last of the Spanish Armada
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Armada Collection: Spanish Armada
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Armada Collection: Drake Plays Bowls
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Armada Collection: Spanish Armada Defeated
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Armada Collection: Scene with ships during the Spanish Armada
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Armada Collection: The Spanish Armada 1588, 1915 (colour litho)
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Armada Collection: Ark Royal - Elizabethan Naval ship
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Armada Collection: Drake Plays Bowls 1588
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Armada Collection: Spanish Armada Off the Coast of England, ca 1620-1625. Artist: Wieringen, Cornelis Claesz
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Armada Collection: Alonso Perez de Guman, 7th Duke of Medina Sidonia (1550-1615
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Armada Collection: EVNT2A-00047
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Armada Collection: Sir Francis Drakes Game of Bowls. A. D. 1588 (colour litho)
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Armada Collection: The Spanish Armada, published by John Pine, 1739 (engraving)
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Armada Collection: Armada / Warning Beacons
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Armada Collection: Armada Beacons 1588
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Armada Collection: The Battle of the Nile (oil on canvas)
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Armada Collection: Resolution of Council of War for pursuit of Spanish Armada
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Armada Collection: Marshal Italo Balbo (1896-1940) in America in 1933
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Armada Collection: Vessels of the Spanish Armada wrecked on the rocky Irish west coast after being driven
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Armada Collection: Armada Barn, East Wittering, near Chichester, West Sussex
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Armada Collection: Naval, Drake and Armada Memorials, Plymouth, Devon
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Armada Collection: Maria Pita (1565-1643). Spanish heroine. Anonymous portrait
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Armada Collection: Maria Pita - Spanish heroine. Memorial of Maria Pita
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Armada Collection: Letter sent by King Philip II to City Council of La Coruna
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Armada Collection: The English Armada
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Armada Collection: Ephemeris expeditionis Norreysii & Draki in Lusitaniam
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Armada Collection: Siege of Corunna by the English Armada, 1589
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Armada Collection: Francisco Javier Rovira Fernandez de Mesa (1740-1823)
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Armada Collection: Pedro Menendez de Aviles y Alonso de la Campa (1519-1574)
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Armada Collection: Journey of the King and Queen of Spain to Galicia
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Armada Collection: Knight with the naval decoration of the Cruz de Distincion
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Armada Collection: Hawker Siddeley AV-8S Matador 01-804
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Armada Collection: Hawker Siddeley TAV-8S Matador 01-808
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Armada Collection: Cessna 550 Citation II U. 20-3 - 01-407
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Armada Collection: Gulfstream G450 XC-LMF
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Armada Collection: Cessna 550 Citation II U. 20-1
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Armada Collection: CASA C-212 Aviocar 146
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Armada Collection: Sir Francis Drake playing bowls, with the Spanish Armada in sight at Plymouth Hoe, England in 1588
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Armada Collection: Sir Francis Drake, from British Adventure published by Collins, 1947 (litho)
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Armada Collection: The attack of Cadiz, 1634 (engraving)
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Armada Collection: Unloading horses from the Norman ships, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
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Armada Collection: Jacopo Pesaro, Bishop of Paphos, being presented by Pope Alexander VI to Saint Peter, c
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Armada Collection: End of the Irish Invasion - or - The Destruction of the French Armada, James Gillray 1797
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Armada Collection: Leo IIIs victory over the Saracens at Constantinople, 717 AD


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"The Armada: A Historic Battle of Power and Resilience" In the year 1588, a formidable sight emerged on the horizon - The Armada in sight. Plymouth Hoe stood witness to an event that would forever be etched in history. Captured beautifully by artist John Seymour Lucas in 1880, this painting depicts the grandeur and magnitude of the Spanish Armada. The Spanish Armada, a fleet of mighty ships under the command of Alonso Perez de Guman, 7th Duke of Medina Sidonia, set sail with one goal - to conquer England. However, fate had other plans as they faced fierce resistance from English forces led by Sir Francis Drake. One such momentous clash is captured vividly in "Spanish Armada - Golden Lion attacks Santa Ana. " It portrays a gripping battle scene where two naval powerhouses collide amidst raging waves and billowing smoke. But it was not just brute force that turned the tide against Spain. Another artwork titled "Drake Plays Bowls" reveals how strategic brilliance played its part too. Sir Francis Drake famously engaged in a game of bowls at Plymouth Hoe while awaiting news about enemy movements – showcasing his calmness under pressure. Despite their initial advantage, defeat loomed over the Spanish Armada as depicted in multiple artworks like "Spanish Armada Defeated" and "The Last of the Spanish Armada. " These paintings capture moments when victory slipped through their fingers due to unfavorable weather conditions and relentless English resistance. One particular masterpiece by Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen showcases an intense scene with ships during the Spanish Armada off England's coast around 1620-1625. The tumultuous sea serves as a backdrop for this epic confrontation between nations. Amongst these historical events stands out Ark Royal – Elizabethan Naval ship – symbolizing England's naval prowess during this era. This majestic vessel played a crucial role in defending against Spain's onslaught and became a symbol of hope and resilience for the English people.