Armada Collection (page 7)

Rebellion, the effect of monasteries; Somervilles haste to kill the Queen; The
XJF105701 Rebellion, the effect of monasteries; Somervilles haste to kill the Queen; The Spanish Ambassadors thrust out of England; Torn papers blown into the ship

Pedro Alvares Cabral (c. 1467-c. 1520) Arriving in Brazil in 1500, from Libro dea Armadas
XIR160424 Pedro Alvares Cabral (c.1467-c.1520) Arriving in Brazil in 1500, from Libro dea Armadas (pen & ink on paper) by Portuguese School, (16th century); Academia das Ciencias de Lisboa, Lisbon

A galleass from the armada The galleass were higher and larger than regular galleys. They had up to 32 oars, each worked by up to 5 men. They usually had three masts and a forecastle and aftcastle

The Spanish Armada which threatened England in July 1588. Painting in the collection of the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, England

The mighty display of the Spanish armada in 1588. Source Amsterdams Historisch Museum. A46643 Date 1679(1679)

In April 1587 a raid by the Englishman Sir Francis Drake occupied the harbour of Cadiz for three days. The attack delayed the sailing of the Spanish Armada by a year

End of the Irish Invasion - or - The Destruction of the French Armada, James Gillray 1797. French ships wrecked in storm blown up by Pitt, top left and his ministers

The Spanish Armada: The Spanish fleet under the Duke of Medina Sidonia sailed against England in 1588. The Royal coat of arms shows the English Lion

Elizabeth I (1533-1603), queen of England from 1558, addressing her troops at Tilbury as the Spanish Armada approached (1588)

Consequences Of A Successful French Invasion, , Artist, [london] : Js. Gillray, 1798 March 1st. En Sanguine Engraving, French Soldiers Pillaging And Destroying The House Of Lords

End Of The Irish Invasion Or The Destruction Of The French Armada, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, London, Engraving 1797, French Warships Being Tossed About During A Storm Blown Up By Pitt

VROOM, Hendrick-Cornelisz (1566-1640). The Invincible

Detail of map No.6 by Robert Adams, engraved by Augustine Ryther, showing the route of the Spanish Armada fleet druing

Armada Galleon
An Armada Galleon Date: 1588

View of commonland with grazing horses and armada beacon, Wortham, Suffolk, England, october

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

Chinese armada, artwork
Chinese armada. Artwork showing the ships used by a fleet (armada) from China. The most famous of these was the fleet that explored the Indian Ocean and the coasts of South-East Asia between 1405

Sir Francis Drake, English adventurer
Sir Francis Drake (c.1540-1596), English explorer and pirate. After earning his fortune plundering Spanish ships in the Caribbean

Sir Martin Frobisher, English explorer
Martin Frobisher (c.1535-1594), English navigator and explorer. Frobisher became a cabin boy in 1544 and rose to the rank of captain by 1565

Sir Richard Grenville, English explorer
Sir Richard Grenville (1542-1591), English explorer and adventurer. Grenville was born at Clifton House in Devon, cousin to both Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh

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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English warship " Vanguard" attacking the Spanish Armada, 1588. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Elizabethan Warship, 1588
Illustration of an Elizabeth warship, circa 1588, from the Illustrated London News, 2nd March 1929. This image depicts a typical warship of 500 tons, mounting 28 guns

Spanish Armada in a gale, 1588
Engraving of several Spanish galleons, in heavy seas, trying to head for home. Once the Armada had been driven away from English shores

Molls Coffee House
Formerly Molls Coffee House in Exeter, Devon now a fine art dealers. The panel on the front claims the naval and military generals met here before fighting the Armada

Sir Francis Drake (1542-1596)
Engraving of Sir Francis Drake (1542-1596), Elizabethan explorer and seafarer. In 1577 he and his crew became the first Englishmen to circumnavigate the globe

Sir John Hawkins (1532-1595)
Engraving of Sir John Hawkins (1532-1595); Elizabethan seafarer, shipbuilder, MP, Treasurer of the Navy. In 1588 he was Rear-Admiral of the English fleet

Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603), attired for the Royal Thanksgiving on the defeat of the Spanish Armada of 1588

Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham (1536-1624)
Engraving of Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham (1536-1624), Lord High Admiral. As Lord Howard of Effingham, he was in command of the English Fleet against the Spanish Armada in 1588

Sir Martin Frobisher (c. 1535-1594)
Engraving of Sir Martin Frobisher (c.1535-1594), Elizabethan explorer and seafarer. He was knighted in 1588 for his action against the Spanish Armada as Captain of the Triumph

The Tercentenary of the Spanish Armada, At Plymouth, 1888
Engraving of the celebrations in Plymouth to mark the Tercentenary of the Spanish Armada in 1888. On the left can be seen the historical procession through the city and at centre right

Armada / Spanish Attacked
THE SPANISH ARMADA The Spanish fleet attacked by the English ships in the Channel

Three masted boats, the Cuauhtemoc from Mexico and the Amerigo Vespucci during Armada 2008, Rouen, Normandy, France, Europe

Movable bridge Flaubert 2008 on River Seine during Armada 2008, Rouen, Normandy, France, Europe

The frigate Grand Turk and three masted boat the Tenacious from Britain, the largest wooden tall ship in the world, on the River Seine during Armada 2008, Rouen, Normandy, France, Europe

The three masted boat, Amerigo Vespucci from Italy during Armada 2008, Rouen, Normandy, France, Europe

Armada / Lord Howard
The Spanish Armada Lord Howard of Effingham on board the Ark Royal, engaging the ship of Don Alonzo da Leyva

Thanks after Armada
Queen Elizabeth going to St Pauls cathedral, London, to give thanks after the defeat of the Spanish Armada

Sir Robert Southwell
SIR ROBERT SOUTHWELL naval commander, opposed the Armada and attacked Cadiz. with his autograph [Do not confuse with others of the same name]

Spanish Galleon C1580
A Spanish galleon, of the type that sailed with the Armada in 1588

Armada / Retreat of Fleet
THE SPANISH ARMADA The retreat of the Spanish fleet after encountering the Navy, the fireships and the storms

Armada / Vessels Wrecked
THE SPANISH ARMADA The dispersed Spanish vessels are wrecked by storms round Ireland and western England

ARMADA / ARK ROYAL
THE SPANISH ARMADA Lord Howard in the Ark Royal attacks Medina Sidonia in the San Martin

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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.