British Fleet Collection (page 2)

The War in the East (engraving)
1053787 The War in the East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East)

The British Fleet in the Mediterranean, HMS "Invincible"towing the Derelict Ship "Giorgio
1060191 The British Fleet in the Mediterranean, HMS " Invincible" towing the Derelict Ship " Giorgio Boscorich" into Palermo (engraving) by English School

The British Fleet in the Dardanelles (engraving)
1049972 The British Fleet in the Dardanelles (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Fleet in the Dardanelles)

The British Fleet off the Princes Islands, Sea of Marmora, Sketched from Prinkipo (engraving)
1049964 The British Fleet off the Princes Islands, Sea of Marmora, Sketched from Prinkipo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The British Fleet in the Dardanelles (engraving)
1589909 The British Fleet in the Dardanelles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Fleet in the Dardanelles)

The British Fleet in the Sea of Marmora, Cutlass Drill (engraving)
1590138 The British Fleet in the Sea of Marmora, Cutlass Drill (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Fleet in the Sea of Marmora)

British, French, Turkish, and Egyptian Fleets in Beicos Bay (litho)
1606917 British, French, Turkish, and Egyptian Fleets in Beicos Bay (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British, French, Turkish)

Sketch Map from the Dardanelles to the Bosphorus (chromolitho)
1590142 Sketch Map from the Dardanelles to the Bosphorus (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketch Map from the Dardanelles to the Bosphorus)

Opening of the Inland Sea Ports of Japan (engraving)
1588612 Opening of the Inland Sea Ports of Japan (engraving) by Leitch, Richard Principal (fl.1844-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Inland Sea Ports of Japan)

The British Fleet in the Sea of Marmora (engraving)
1059739 The British Fleet in the Sea of Marmora (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Fleet in the Sea of Marmora)

A Regetta of the British Fleet at Salonica (engraving)
1041655 A Regetta of the British Fleet at Salonica (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Regetta of the British Fleet at Salonica)

The Turkish Crisis, War-Ships at Salonica (engraving)
1100509 The Turkish Crisis, War-Ships at Salonica (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Turkish Crisis, War-Ships at Salonica)

The British Fleet in the Mediterranean, a Regatta off Palermo (engraving)
1060204 The British Fleet in the Mediterranean, a Regatta off Palermo (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Turkey and the Powers, the British Fleet at Villa Franca (engraving)
1060161 Turkey and the Powers, the British Fleet at Villa Franca (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkey and the Powers)

With the British Fleet in Japanese Waters (engraving)
1055616 With the British Fleet in Japanese Waters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the British Fleet in Japanese Waters)

The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August, 1853 (engraving)
1097553 The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August, 1853 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August)

The British Fleet off Gibraltar (engraving)
1625008 The British Fleet off Gibraltar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Fleet off Gibraltar)

The War in Egypt (engraving)
1622282 The War in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 September 1882)

The British Fleet, HMS Imperieuse, Armed Cruiser, 7390 Tons, 8000-Horse Power, carrying Ten Guns (engraving)
1591022 The British Fleet, HMS Imperieuse, Armed Cruiser, 7390 Tons, 8000-Horse Power, carrying Ten Guns (engraving) by English School

The British Fleet at San Jose, Guatemala, saluting the British Flag (engraving)
1589331 The British Fleet at San Jose, Guatemala, saluting the British Flag (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Fleet at San Jose, Guatemala)

The British Fleet steaming up the Dardanelles (engraving)
1590146 The British Fleet steaming up the Dardanelles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Fleet steaming up the Dardanelles)

The Grand Naval Review (engraving)
1596049 The Grand Naval Review (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Naval Review)

The British Fleet before Lisbon (engraving)
1594418 The British Fleet before Lisbon (engraving) by Pike, William Henry (1846-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Fleet before Lisbon)

The Chinese Question, the Beginning of the British Occupation of Wei-Hai-Wei
1606271 The Chinese Question, the Beginning of the British Occupation of Wei-Hai-Wei, the Departure of HMS " Narcissus" and the Destroyer " Fame" from Chefoo on 20 May (engraving)

The British Fleet in Vourla Bay, Gulf of Smyrna (engraving)
1049878 The British Fleet in Vourla Bay, Gulf of Smyrna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Fleet in Vourla Bay, Gulf of Smyrna)

The British Fleet in the Bay of Artaki, Sea of Marmora (engraving)
1059942 The British Fleet in the Bay of Artaki, Sea of Marmora (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Fleet in the Bay of Artaki, Sea of Marmora)

The Launch of the Italian Ironclad "Italia"(engraving)
1060288 The Launch of the Italian Ironclad " Italia" (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Crisis in the Far East, the British Fleet in Chinese Waters (litho)
1039457 The Crisis in the Far East, the British Fleet in Chinese Waters (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the Far East)

On board the destroyer HMS Bedouin. HMS Victorious and HMS King George V along with escorting destroyers during several days of preparation for Norwegian Operations

British naval gunners on gun deck, c. 1850. Artist: Anonymous
British naval gunners on gun deck, c. 1850. From a private collection

Landing of the British Division at Old Fort, near Sevastopol, 1854. Artist: Anonymous
Landing of the British Division at Old Fort, near Sevastopol, 1854. From a private collection

Bombardment of Sevastopol, 1854. Artist: Anonymous
Bombardment of Sevastopol, 1854. From a private collection

Bomarsund and its fortifications, in the Aland Islands 1854, 1854. Artist: Anonymous
Bomarsund and its fortifications, in the Aland Islands 1854, 1854. From a private collection

The Battle of Bomarsund, 1858. Private Collection

The mining of the Merlin and Firefly off Kronstadt on 9 June 1855, 1855-1856. Private Collection

The British-French squadron in Sevastopol, ca 1855. Artist: Anonymous
The British-French squadron in Sevastopol, ca 1855. Found in the collection of State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Disembarkation of the French Army at Eupatoria, 14 September 1854. Artist: Barrias, Felix-Joseph (1822-1907)
Disembarkation of the French Army at Eupatoria, 14 September 1854. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

General View of Sevastopol, 1856. Artist: Bossoli, Carlo (1815-1884)
General View of Sevastopol, 1856. From a private collection

The floating battery Tonnante in the Ice near Kinburn, 1856. Artist: Ciceri, Eugene (1813-1890)
The floating battery Tonnante in the Ice near Kinburn, 1856. From a private collection

The Floating batteries at the Siege of Kinburn 1855-1856, 1856. Artist: Anonymous
The Floating batteries at the Siege of Kinburn 1855-1856, 1856. From a private collection

Icebreaking in the Dnieper Liman for the passage of Floating batteries, 1855-1856, 1860. From a private collection

Bombardment of Kinburn, 1855. Artist: Anonymous
Bombardment of Kinburn, 1855. From a private collection

View of Sevastopol from the sea, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
View of Sevastopol from the sea, 1855. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855, Sevastopol

The Embarkation of the sick at Balaklava, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
The Embarkation of the sick at Balaklava, 1855. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855, Sevastopol

Bombardment of Bomarsund, 1854. Artist: Dolby, Edwin Thomas (active 1849-1865)
Bombardment of Bomarsund, 1854. From a private collection

Arrival of General Baraguay D Hilliers at Grengam, 1854. Artist: Brierly, Oswald Walters (1817-1894)
Arrival of General Baraguay D Hilliers at Grengam, 1854. From a private collection

The Aland Islands on July 22, 1854, 1855. Artist: Brierly, Oswald Walters (1817-1894)
The Aland Islands on July 22, 1854, 1855. From a private collection

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The British Fleet, also known as the "Eyes Of The Fleet, " has played a crucial role in history. From the Naval Review to Admiral Sir Edmund Lyons' leadership, this fleet has left an indelible mark on maritime warfare. A coloured engraving of Admiral Sir Edmund Lyons captures his commanding presence and strategic brilliance. One notable event was "The British Fleet off Constantinople. " In this captivating engraving, we witness the might of the fleet as it stands ready to defend our interests in the East. Another intriguing scene is depicted in "Horse Marines" in the Streets of Pera, showcasing how even on land, their power resonates. During times of crisis such as "The Crisis in Egypt, " we find solace knowing that the British Fleet is available for our protection. An engraving depicting them at Larnaca, Cyprus saluting on the Duke of Edinburgh's Birthday reminds us of their unwavering loyalty and dedication. Their influence extends beyond European waters; they are seen off Cadiz in another striking engraving titled "The British Fleet Off Cadiz. " Even during conflicts like The Spanish-American War or when stationed in Chinese Waters, their presence brings comfort and stability. In more relaxed moments captured by lithographs and engravings alike, officers from The they are be seen hunting with Beagles while stationed at Besika Bay or landing guns at Candia during The Troubles in Crete. These glimpses into their daily lives humanize these brave men who protect our shores. Lastly, an engraving commemorating The Battle of Bushire showcases their valor and determination against formidable foes. Through triumphs and challenges alike, The British Fleet remains steadfastly committed to safeguarding our nation's interests across vast oceans.