Blockading Collection

Blockading fleet off Wilmington, Old Inlet, October 1864 (engraving)
959520 Blockading fleet off Wilmington, Old Inlet, October 1864 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blockading fleet off Wilmington, Old Inlet)

Spanish Blockade at Valparaiso
A Spanish squadron blockading the port at Valparaiso, Chile. Several Spanish ships sit broadside to the shore, incapacitating Chilean ships and port industry

The Ruins of the Principal Church at Paysandu 1865
The church at Paysandu was extremely damaged during the Siege of Paysandu during the Paraguayan War, which lasted over a month of Brazilian-Colorado troops blockading

HMS "Royal Albert, "in Snow-Storm, blockading Sebastopol (engraving)
1601967 HMS " Royal Albert, " in Snow-Storm, blockading Sebastopol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Royal Albert)

The Fleet of Doria, Naples, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier
STC441439 The Fleet of Doria, Naples, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier, by George G. Toudouze, pub. 1909 (colour litho) by Robida

Confederate rams engaging the blockading fleet off Charleston, January 1863 (engraving)
959181 Confederate rams engaging the blockading fleet off Charleston, January 1863 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blockading fleet off Wilmington, New Inlet, October 1864 (engraving)
959521 Blockading fleet off Wilmington, New Inlet, October 1864 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blockading fleet off Wilmington, New Inlet)

Siege Operations In The 15Th Century. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

French bombarding fort of San Juan de Ulua, Mexico
The French navy bombarding the fort of San Juan de Ulua (Saint-Jean d Ulloa), overlooking the seaport of Veracruz in Mexico, during the Pastry War. Date: 27 November 1838

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THE WAR IN EGYPT: H.M.S. " IRIS" WITH THE GUNBOATS " BEACON" AND " DECOY" BLOCKADING DAMIETTA

THE LITTLE WAR ON THE ARABIAN COAST: 1. The Town of Makalleh, Residence of the Nakeeb. 2. H.M.S. " Seagull" Blockading Bander Burum, Captured from the Nakeeb Makalleh by the Jemadar of Shehr

The Civil War in America. Attack on the blockading squadron
The Confederate iron-clad boats score a hit against the wooden boats of the Unionists

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"Blockading: A Historical Perspective on Naval Strategies and Consequences" The French bombarding fort of San Juan de Ulua, Mexico - a vivid depiction of the power play during blockades in the 19th century. Blockading fleet off Wilmington, Old Inlet, October 1864 (engraving) - an artistic representation showcasing the intensity and determination of naval forces during the American Civil War. Spanish Blockade at Valparaiso - a glimpse into the economic warfare employed by nations to assert dominance over strategic ports in South America. The Ruins of the Principal Church at Paysandu 1865 - a haunting reminder of how blockades can devastate not only military targets but also civilian infrastructure and communities caught in between. HMS "Royal Albert, " in Snow-Storm, blockading Sebastopol (engraving) - illustrating the harsh conditions faced by sailors while maintaining blockades during winter campaigns. The Fleet of Doria, Naples, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier - highlighting historical instances where powerful navies utilized blockades as tools for political maneuvering and territorial control. Confederate rams engaging the blockading fleet off Charleston, January 1863 (engraving) - capturing moments of intense conflict as both sides fought fiercely to break or maintain maritime sieges during times of war. Blockading fleet off Wilmington, New Inlet, October 1864 (engraving) – shedding light on different locations where naval forces implemented blockade strategies with varying degrees of success or failure throughout history. The War in Egypt (engraving) – exploring lesser-known instances when naval powers imposed blockades to exert influence over regions embroiled in conflicts beyond their borders. The Spanish-American War (litho) – examining how this significant conflict marked a turning point for modern blockade tactics and their impact on international relations.