Bluejacket Collection

Fort Nottich, Bomarsund - Breach made by an English Three-gun Battery - from a sketch by... 1854. Creator: Unknown
Fort Nottich, Bomarsund - Breach made by an English Three-gun Battery - from a sketch by O.W. Brierly, 1854. Crimean War: view of the Russian-held Notvik Tower and Prasto Tower in Finland

The Insurrection under Arabi Pasha, 1882: The Bluejackets clearing the streets of Alexandria, (1901). Episode of the Anglo-Egyptian War

The Trouble in China, 1900-1901: The Bluejackets on their way to Tientsin, (1901). British sailors travelling to Tientsin (Tianjin) in northern China, during the suppression of the Boxer Rebellion

The Naval Mobilisation, Big Gun and Torpedo Practice on Board H Ms "Hero"and "Rodney"(engraving)
1041826 The Naval Mobilisation, Big Gun and Torpedo Practice on Board H Ms " Hero" and " Rodney" (engraving) by Nash

"His First Medal", a Bluejackets Return Home (litho)
1040745 " His First Medal", a Bluejackets Return Home (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " His First Medal")

Limber Up! (engraving)
729576 Limber Up! (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Limber Up! - Bluejackets at Field Gun at the Royal Naval Exhibition)

Marines and bluejackets springing up in the gangways from H. M
STC359847 Marines and bluejackets springing up in the gangways from H.M.S Vindictive, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blue-Jackets and Marines Poling the British expedition up the Perak River
STC394746 Blue-Jackets and Marines Poling the British expedition up the Perak River, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) by English School

Memento Portrait of a Young Midship-Man, late 18th-early 19th century

The Kings Visit to the Grand Fleet, First World War, June 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Kings Visit to the Grand Fleet, First World War, June 1917, (c1920)....bluejackets [sailors of the Royal Navy] marching past His Majesty [King George V] on board one of the battleships at Scapa

The War in the Soudan, 1883-1885: Gallant Recapture of the Guns... March 13, 1884, (1901)
The War in the Soudan, 1883-1885: Gallant Recapture of the Guns by the Bluejackets at the Battle of Tamanier, March 13, 1884, (1901)

The Transvaal War, 1899-1901: The Bluejackets Saving a Gun, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Transvaal War, 1899-1901: The Bluejackets Saving a Gun, (1901). Episode during the First Boer War: British sailors pulling artillery with oxen

Blue-Jackets and Marine Poling the British Troops Up The River Perak, c1880. Artist: CR
Blue-Jackets and Marine Poling the British Troops Up The River Perak, c1880. Episode of the Perak War (1875-76), between British and local forces in Perak, Malaysia

Joan LLimona i Bruguera (1860-1926). Spanish painter. Engraving by Sadurni, copy of Rudiments. La Ilustracion, 1885. Colored

English Blue Jacket - Enlisted Sailor in British Navy
English Blue Jacket - the term for an enlisted sailor in the British Navy. Looking out to sea, just in case anyone was heading our way... Date: circa 1910s

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"Bluejackets: The Unsung Heroes of Naval History" From the insurrection in Egypt to conflicts in China, bluejackets have always been at the forefront of maritime operations. In 1882, during the insurrection under Arabi Pasha, their valor was evident as they fearlessly cleared the streets. Fast forward to 1900-1901, when trouble erupted in China; once again, bluejackets were on their way to Tientsin. Joan LLimona i Bruguera captured their essence through his artwork. His engravings depicted scenes like "The Naval Mobilisation, " showcasing big gun and torpedo practice aboard H Ms "Hero" and "Rodney. " Another litho titled "His First Medal" portrayed a heartwarming moment as a bluejacket returned home with pride. In times of action, these brave men never hesitated to spring into action. Whether it was marines or bluejackets leaping up from gangways or poling British expeditions up rivers like the Perak River, they embodied courage and dedication. Their legacy extends beyond warfare; mementos like portraits of young midshipmen remind us of their commitment even during peacetime. And when royalty visited the grand fleet during World War I in June 1917, bluejackets stood tall with honor. Throughout history, there were countless instances where their heroism shone brightly. From gallantly recapturing guns during the war in Sudan (1883-1885) to saving guns amidst conflict in Transvaal (1899-1901), these unsung heroes played an instrumental role. Let us remember and pay tribute to those who wore the proud title of 'bluejacket, ' for they shaped naval history with unwavering bravery and selflessness that should never be forgotten.