Assaye Collection

HMT Assaye, P & O liner and British troop ship
HMT (RMS) Assaye, P & O liner, used as a British troop ship during the 1920s, mostly between the UK and India. Date: circa 1925

The Kirkham and the Assaye taking on cable at Woolwich for the Indian telegraph, 1863
3478997 The Kirkham and the Assaye taking on cable at Woolwich for the Indian telegraph, 1863; (add.info.: The Kirkham and the Assaye taking on cable at Woolwich for the Indian telegraph)

The Highland Light Infantry, The Charge of the Mahratta Cavalry at Assaye (colour litho)
3093589 The Highland Light Infantry, The Charge of the Mahratta Cavalry at Assaye (colour litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Highland Light Infantry)

Battle of Assye 23 Sept 1803, aquatint by J. C. Stadler, pub. by Tegg, Apr 1818 (aquatint)
780292 Battle of Assye 23 Sept 1803, aquatint by J.C. Stadler, pub. by Tegg, Apr 1818 (aquatint) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Assaye, 1803)

General Sir Arthur Wellesley (later the Duke of Wellington) fording the River Kaitna, Battle of Assaye, western India, 23 September 1803

Wreck of the Assaye, East Indiaman, on the South Coast of Ireland (engraving)
1610157 Wreck of the Assaye, East Indiaman, on the South Coast of Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wreck of the Assaye, East Indiaman)

Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, 1804 (oil on canvas)
3740339 Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, 1804 (oil on canvas) by Home, Robert (1752-1834); 74.9x62.2 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Arthur Wellesley)

The Kirkham and the Assaye at Henleys Cable Factory
The Kirkham and the Assaye taking in telegraph cable at Henleys Cable Works at north Woolwich, 1863 Date: 1863

Celebrating the Duke of Wellingtons victories at the Siege of Seringapatam (1799), defeat of Dhondia Wagh (1800)
6030624 Celebrating the Duke of Wellingtons victories at the Siege of Seringapatam (1799), defeat of Dhondia Wagh (1800), Battle of Assaye (1803)

The Return of Lord Methuen, the General descending the Gangway of the "Assaye"at Southampton, 9 July (litho)
1600791 The Return of Lord Methuen, the General descending the Gangway of the " Assaye" at Southampton, 9 July (litho) by Wright

New Telegraph to India (engraving)
1102732 New Telegraph to India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Telegraph to India)

Sir Arthur Wellesley commanding at the Battle of Assaye, (1803), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Sir Arthur Wellesley commanding at the Battle of Assaye, (1803), 1816. Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) and the British East India Company defeated the Maratha Empire at the Battle of Assaye in 1803

Battle of Assaye, (Wellesley), September 23Rd, 1803
BATTLE OF ASSAYE, (WELLESLEY), SEPTEMBER 23RD, 1803. A major battle of the Second Anglo-Maratha War fought between the Maratha Confederacy and the British East India Company

BATTLE OF ASSAYE, (WELLESLEY), SEPTEMBER 23RD, 1803. A major battle of the Second Anglo-Maratha War fought between the Maratha Confederacy and the British East India Company

BATTLE OF ASSAYE, 1803. The victory of British and Sepoy forces under General Arthur Wellesley (the future Duke of Wellington) at the village of Assaye, India, during the Second Maratha War

India / Battle of Assaye
The Battle of Assaye

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"Assaye: A Historic Tale of Triumph and Tragedy" Step back in time to the early 19th century, where the name "Assaye" echoes through history as a symbol of bravery, resilience, and sacrifice. Assaye holds a significant place in British military history, serving as a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who fought on its grounds. HMT Assaye - not just an ordinary ship but a P & O liner turned British troop ship during World War II. It carried soldiers across treacherous seas, their hearts filled with determination and hope for victory. The Battle of Assye on September 23rd, 1803 remains etched in memory through vivid aquatints by J. C. Stadler. The clash between The Highland Light Infantry and the Mahratta Cavalry was captured beautifully in color lithographs that bring this historic event to life. General Sir Arthur Wellesley (later known as the Duke of Wellington) stands tall amidst adversity as he fords the River Kaitna. His unwavering leadership paved the way for triumph against all odds. Yet tragedy struck when the East Indiaman named Assaye met its demise off Ireland's South Coast. An engraving immortalizes this somber moment, reminding us that even heroes face setbacks. Arthur Wellesley himself is depicted in oil on canvas from 1804 – a portrait capturing his essence before his legendary victories at Seringapatam (1799), Dhondia Wagh (1800), Waterloo (1815), and indeed at Assaye itself (1803). Engravings celebrating these milestones serve as testaments to his remarkable achievements. From battleships like Kirkham and Assaye at Henleys Cable Factory to Lord Methuen descending from HMT Assaye upon his return home – these images encapsulate moments both grand and personal within this historical narrative. Beyond warfare lies exploration.