Armada Collection (page 4)

ARMADA BEACONS 1588
THE SPANISH ARMADA Lighting the beacons to signal the alarm Date: July 1588

An English Ship in the Armada Fight, c1930. Creator: Unknown
An English Ship in the Armada Fight, c1930. 16th-century galleon in the English naval fleet which defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588. From a tapestry woven in commemoration of the great victory

Elizabeth I of England, on her way to the thanksgiving serice
Vintage engraving of Elizabeth I of England, on her way to the thanksgiving serice at St Pauls for the defeat of the Spanish Armada

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, ca 1578. Artist: Stradanus (Straet, van der), Johannes (1523-1605)
The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, ca 1578. Private Collection

The Battle of Haarlemmermeer on May 26, 1573, 1620s. Artist: Eertvelt, Andries van (1590-1652)
The Battle of Haarlemmermeer on May 26, 1573, 1620s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Defense of Cadiz against the English, 1625, 1634-1635. Artist: Zurbaran, Francisco, de (1598-1664)
The Defense of Cadiz against the English, 1625, 1634-1635. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Sea battle between the Dutch and Spanish ships, 1604. Artist: Aert Anthonisz. (Aert van Antum) (ca. 1580-1620)
Sea battle between the Dutch and Spanish ships, 1604. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Battle of Lepanto, 17th century. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Lepanto, 17th century. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

A naval battle between Turks and Christians. Artist: Grevenbroeck, Orazio (1670-1730)
A naval battle between Turks and Christians. Private Collection

The sinking of the Spanish Armada in 1588, 1601. Artist: Anonymous
The sinking of the Spanish Armada in 1588, 1601. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Battle of Cadiz (Dutch and English Ships Attack the Spanish Armada), 1608. Artist: Aert Anthonisz
Battle of Cadiz (Dutch and English Ships Attack the Spanish Armada), 1608. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The sinking of the Spanish Armada in 1588, 1613-1615. Artist: Hogenberg, Frans (1535-1590)
The sinking of the Spanish Armada in 1588, 1613-1615. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The sinking of the Spanish Armada in 1588, c. 1680. Artist: Luyken, Jan (Johannes) (1649-1712)
The sinking of the Spanish Armada in 1588, c. 1680. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1571. Artist: Jenichen, Balthasar (active 1560-1590)
The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1571. Private Collection

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1640. Artist: Eertvelt, Andries van (1590-1652)
The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1640. Private Collection

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571. Artist: Eertvelt, Andries van (1590-1652)
The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571. Private Collection

The Battle of Gibraltar, 25 April 1607, c. 1617. Artist: Willaerts, Adam (1577-1664)
The Battle of Gibraltar, 25 April 1607, c. 1617. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Naval combat against a rocky shore, 1627. Artist: Vroom, Hendrick Cornelisz. (1562 / 3-1640)
Naval combat against a rocky shore, 1627. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Don Alonso Martinez de Leyva, 1580. Artist: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
Don Alonso Martinez de Leyva, 1580. Found in the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

The Spanish Armada off the south coast of England, 1588. Artist: Monogrammist VHE (active ca 1600)
The Spanish Armada off the south coast of England, 1588. Private Collection

The Battle of Dover, 24 August 1217, (c1880). The Battle of Sandwich, also called the Battle of Dover took place on 24 August 1217 as part of the First Barons War

The Battle Was Maintained With Unabated Fury For Above Four Hours, c1895, (1902). The Battle of Navarino was fought on 20 October 1827

Portland Bill to Portsmouth: The pursuit of the Spanish Armada by the English Fleet, c1588. Artist: Augustine Ryther
Portland Bill to Portsmouth: The pursuit of the Spanish Armada by the English Fleet, c1588. After Robert Adams. From The Connoisseur Volume XCI, edited by F. Gordon Roe

Queen Elizabeth attired for the royal thanksgiving on the defeat of the Spanish Armada, (1872). Elizabeth I in a dress covered in pearls and lace

Sir Francis Drake (1540-1596), English sailor, 1924
Sir Francis Drake, 16th century English navigator. Drake (1540-1596) was the most renowned seaman of the Elizabethan Age. He circumnavigated the globe (1577-1580)

The Spanish Armada, 1588, (c1850). The Spanish-controlled fleet which sailed against England in 1588. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, published by George Routledge & Sons, (London)

The Battle of Dunkirk, 1659, by Willem van de Velde I1611-16
Willem van de Velde I1611-1693). Dutch painter. The Battle of Dunkirk, 1659. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Teamwork: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Teamwork - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: The nice thing about teamwork is that you always have others on your side. ~ Margaret Carty

The Battle Of Navarino 1827 Naval Engagement
The Battle of Navarino, 1827 in Navarino Bay, Greece between the Ottoman Empire and the allied British, French and Russian forces during the Greek War of Independence

EDITORIAL The Spanish Armada in the Englsh Channel, an incident in the running fight. After the painting by C. M
EDITORIAL The Spanish Armada in the Englsh Channel, an incident in the running fight. After the painting by C.M. Padday. From Britain and Her Neighbours, 1485 - 1688, published 1923

The defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588. From The History of England, from the earliest records to the year 1802, published 1812

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

Chart Of The Spanish Armadas Course In 1588. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
Chart Of The Spanish Armadas Course In 1588. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green Published London 1893

Fight Between The Spanish Armada And The English Fleet Off The Isle Of Wight, 1588. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

The Spanish Armada Flying To Calais, 1588. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
The Spanish Armada Flying To Calais, 1588. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

A Ship Of The Spanish Armada Wrecked On The West Coast Of Ireland. From The Book Spanish Pictures By The Rev Samuel
A Ship Of The Spanish Armada Wrecked On The West Coast Of Ireland.From The Book Spanish Pictures By The Rev Samuel Manning, Published 1870

The Spanish Armada After A 17Th Century Print. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

The English Fleet Commanded By Sir Francis Drake Attacking The Spanish Armada 1588 From Old Englands Worthies By Lord Brougham And Others Published London Circa 1880 s

Sir Francis Drake, The Spanish Armada is in Sight (19 July 1588) -- despite which, according to legend, he stayed and finished his game of bowls on Plymouth Hoe. 1588

Aerial view of aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan and USNS Bridge during a replenishment
Pacific Ocean, August 15, 2008 - The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) and the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10)

CORTEZ LANDING, 1519. Hernando Cortes landing at Veracruz, spring 1519. Mexican painting, 19th century

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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.