British Squadron Collection

A Leap Year Dance at Yokohama given to the Officers of the British Squadron (litho)
1056217 A Leap Year Dance at Yokohama given to the Officers of the British Squadron (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The British Squadron cruising in Mozambique Channel under Rear-Admiral Sir E R Fremantle (engraving)
1626855 The British Squadron cruising in Mozambique Channel under Rear-Admiral Sir E R Fremantle (engraving) by English School

The Coronation in Norway (engraving)
1620851 The Coronation in Norway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation in Norway. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 August 1873)

Opening of the Suez Canal, Arrival of the Empress of the French, on Board the Aigle, at Port Said
1104392 Opening of the Suez Canal, Arrival of the Empress of the French, on Board the Aigle, at Port Said, the British Squadron saluting (engraving) by Weedon

Hostilities with Arabs on the Coast of British East Africa (litho)
1100149 Hostilities with Arabs on the Coast of British East Africa (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illumination of the Combined British and Italian Squadrons at Spithead, 12 July (engraving)
1100042 Illumination of the Combined British and Italian Squadrons at Spithead, 12 July (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches of China (engraving)
1615090 Sketches of China (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of China. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 January 1898)

The International Naval Festival at Cherbourg (engraving)
1610828 The International Naval Festival at Cherbourg (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Naval Festival at Cherbourg)

British Squadron off Tuzla, Sea of Marmora, shipping Beef on Board HMS Alexandra (engraving)
1589943 British Squadron off Tuzla, Sea of Marmora, shipping Beef on Board HMS Alexandra (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Squadron off Tuzla)

The British Squadron in the Dardanelles (engraving)
1096577 The British Squadron in the Dardanelles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Squadron in the Dardanelles)

The Strained Relations between Turkey and Greece, the Combined Fleets of the Great Powers in Suda Bay
1061858 The Strained Relations between Turkey and Greece, the Combined Fleets of the Great Powers in Suda Bay, Crete (engraving) by English School

With a British Squadron Abroad, the Arrival of Mails (engraving)
1055818 With a British Squadron Abroad, the Arrival of Mails (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With a British Squadron Abroad, the Arrival of Mails)

The King of Portugal visiting the British Squadron at Lisbon (engraving)
1057196 The King of Portugal visiting the British Squadron at Lisbon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Chinese Crisis (litho)
1615082 The Chinese Crisis (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Crisis. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 January 1898)

The British Squadron cruising off the Isle of Serpents (engraving)
2772551 The British Squadron cruising off the Isle of Serpents (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Squadron cruising off the Isle of Serpents)

The British Squadron in Chinese Waters (b / w photo)
1615843 The British Squadron in Chinese Waters (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Squadron in Chinese Waters)

With the Turks (engraving)
1049786 With the Turks (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Turks)

The Cretan Crisis (litho)
1597191 The Cretan Crisis (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cretan Crisis. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 February 1897)

Russo-Turkish War (engraving)
1590141 Russo-Turkish War (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russo-Turkish War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 March 1878)

Destruction of Lagos, on the West Coast of Africa, by the British Squadron (engraving)
1607355 Destruction of Lagos, on the West Coast of Africa, by the British Squadron (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Lagos)

The British Squadron ordered to the Persian Gulf (litho)
1628385 The British Squadron ordered to the Persian Gulf (litho) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Squadron ordered to the Persian Gulf)

The Greek Crisis, British, Austrian, and Turkish Squadrons in Suda Bay, Crete (engraving)
1623168 The Greek Crisis, British, Austrian, and Turkish Squadrons in Suda Bay, Crete (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Greek Crisis, British)

The British Squadron in China (engraving)
1056614 The British Squadron in China (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Squadron in China)

The Naval Operations in British East Africa (litho)
1056499 The Naval Operations in British East Africa (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Operations in British East Africa)

With the British Squadron in the Far East (litho)
1039420 With the British Squadron in the Far East (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the British Squadron in the Far East)

A British Squadron in Italy (engraving)
1098057 A British Squadron in Italy (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A British Squadron in Italy)

The British Squadron nearing Cherbourg (engraving)
2771798 The British Squadron nearing Cherbourg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Squadron nearing Cherbourg)

The Great Wall of China (engraving)
1590666 The Great Wall of China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Wall of China. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 October 1881)

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The British Squadron, a formidable naval force with a rich history, has played a pivotal role in various significant events across the globe. From its involvement in the East African Slave Trade to recent conflicts with slave dhows, this squadron has been at the forefront of combating injustice and oppression. In one captivating engraving, we witness a Leap Year Dance held at Yokohama exclusively for the officers of the British Squadron. Amidst their duties and responsibilities, these brave men find solace in moments of celebration and camaraderie. Another striking image showcases the British Squadron cruising through the Mozambique Channel under Rear-Admiral Sir E R Fremantle's command. The sheer power and grandeur of this fleet evoke awe as they navigate treacherous waters to protect British interests. The Coronation in Norway is yet another event that witnessed the presence of this illustrious squadron. Through an enchanting engraving, we catch a glimpse of their participation in international affairs beyond military operations. As global trade routes expanded with momentous occasions like the opening of the Suez Canal, it was only fitting that such an esteemed fleet would be present to salute notable figures like Empress Eugénie aboard Aigle. Their imposing presence symbolizes Britain's dominance on both land and sea. Not limited to distant shores alone, hostilities with Arabs on the Coast of British East Africa demonstrate how this squadron tirelessly defends its nation's interests wherever necessary. These lithographs depict intense encounters where bravery meets adversity head-on. Moving further eastward into China, sketches capture intriguing glimpses into life within foreign lands encountered by members of this renowned squadron during their voyages around Asia-Pacific waters. Across Europe too, their influence is felt as they participate in prestigious events such as The International Naval Festival at Cherbourg. This engraving portrays unity among nations through shared maritime traditions while showcasing Britain's prowess on display once again.