Cannons Collection (page 2)

The consequences of war, scene with soldiers and cannons. Color print based on the painting by William Hodges
MMM5475421 The consequences of war, scene with soldiers and cannons. Color print based on the painting by William Hodges (1744-1797)

Handkerchief printed with Britannia mourning the portrait of Horatio Nelson
MMM5475561 Handkerchief printed with Britannia mourning the portrait of Horatio Nelson; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Handkerchief printed with Britannia)

The Expedition of the Coffins, or Boney's invincible armada, half above the waves
MMM5478588 The Expedition of the Coffins, or Boney's invincible armada, half above the waves; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The Expedition of the Coffins)

Crimean War (1853-1856): The 'Diamond' Artillery Battery at the Siege of Sevastopol, December 15, 1854
MMM5459035 Crimean War (1853-1856): The 'Diamond' Artillery Battery at the Siege of Sevastopol, December 15, 1854 by Simpson, William 'Crimea' (1823-99); National Maritime Museum

Portrait of the ship 'Triumph' (or the 'Saint George'), 70 cannons, built in 1623
MMM5484923 Portrait of the ship 'Triumph' (or the 'Saint George'), 70 cannons, built in 1623, with a leading figure representing Neptune and two seahorses

Turkish soldiers moving heavy cannon during the Battle of Kizil-tepe, 1877 during the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878)
6867208 Turkish soldiers moving heavy cannon during the Battle of Kizil-tepe, 1877 during the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878)

Cannon Blakely " Callao " with projectile loading mode, 1869 (engraving)
6426218 Cannon Blakely " Callao " with projectile loading mode, 1869 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cannon Blakely " Callao " with projectile loading mode)

Gunners dragging a cannon, 16 th century. Engraving, 1869
6426216 Gunners dragging a cannon, 16 th century. Engraving, 1869; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gunners dragging a cannon, 16 th century. Engraving, 1869); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Artillery. German gunman pointing heavy gun in 16th century, 1869 (engraving)
6426251 Artillery. German gunman pointing heavy gun in 16th century, 1869 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artillery)

Nederland artillery mortar in 1646. engraving, 1869
6426249 Nederland artillery mortar in 1646. engraving, 1869; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nederland artillery mortar in 1646. engraving, 1869); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

The naval combat in the Pacific, between HMS 'Shah' and 'Amethyst' and the Peruvian Rebel
7295554 The naval combat in the Pacific, between HMS 'Shah' and 'Amethyst' and the Peruvian Rebel, Ironclad Turret Ram Huascar off Ilo, 29 May 1877

The Battle of Leghorn, 4 March 1653, mid 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337609 The Battle of Leghorn, 4 March 1653, mid 17th century (oil on canvas) by Diest, Willem van (1610-1663); 68.5x78.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A man using a winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850
3359101 A man using a winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a man using a winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in)

Seven Years War- American Revolution, French pattern 1732 bronze mortar
3501352 Seven Years War- American Revolution, French pattern 1732 bronze mortar; Private Collection; (add.info.: French pattern 1732 bronze mortar); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

The Battle of Scheveningen, 31 July 1653: the last pass in the battle, 1653 (graphite, grey wash)
7341972 The Battle of Scheveningen, 31 July 1653: the last pass in the battle, 1653 (graphite, grey wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 22.8x36.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The 'Great Harry' (coloured lithograph)
7341604 The 'Great Harry' (coloured lithograph) by Mitchell, William Frederick (1845-1914); 18.6x26.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Assault on a castle in the Middle Ages (engraving)
8723989 Assault on a castle in the Middle Ages (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assault on a castle or fortress in the Middle Ages (Middle Ages)

Royal William Victualling Yard, Plymouth, from Mount Edgecombe. Inversed digital file to create b&w positive
7342528 Royal William Victualling Yard, Plymouth, from Mount Edgecombe. Inversed digital file to create b&w positive., 1845 (calotype negative, paper) by Talbot

Men of the RFA cleaning their guns, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC403989 Men of the RFA cleaning their guns, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho) by Bone

Sinking of an Austrian steamer on Lake Garda by Piedmontese artillery (engraving)
8676832 Sinking of an Austrian steamer on Lake Garda by Piedmontese artillery (engraving) by Giacomelli, Vincenzo (d.1890) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Siege of Cawnpore, 1857 (engraving)
8676307 Siege of Cawnpore, 1857 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recovering the guns, Siege of Cawnpore (Kanpur), Indian Mutiny, 1857

Niklaus von Wengi calming the Protestants, Solothurn, Switzerland, 1533 (engraving)
8673026 Niklaus von Wengi calming the Protestants, Solothurn, Switzerland, 1533 (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Niklaus von Wengi, Swiss politician)

Surrender of a Russian officer at the Battle of Shaho, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655570 Surrender of a Russian officer at the Battle of Shaho, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charge of the Light Brigade (litho)
8664023 Charge of the Light Brigade (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaklava, Crimean War, 1854)

Past & Present: Artillery (colour litho)
8668680 Past & Present: Artillery (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artillery. Roman Catapult)

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871): the Moncrieff canon
AIS5337313 Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871): the Moncrieff canon.; © Iberfoto.

The capture of 'Nuestra Senora de Cavadonga', c.1743 (oil on canvas)
7295284 The capture of 'Nuestra Senora de Cavadonga', c.1743 (oil on canvas) by Scott, Samuel (c.1702-72); 102.9x151.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Baron Crac, c.1880 (print)
7293242 Baron Crac, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Literature. Fairy Tales. Baron Crac (nickname of Baron Munchausen) on a cannonball

Apparatus used to bore holes in cast cannons
5310343 Apparatus used to bore holes in cast cannons; (add.info.: Apparatus used to bore holes in cast cannons. 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Semaphore Tower at the entrance to the port of Portsmouth (England), on the Salvation Platform
MMM5461854 The Semaphore Tower at the entrance to the port of Portsmouth (England), on the Salvation Platform, with two soldiers sitting on the wall next to a cannon, in the background

In a hostile land. The landing of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) in Copenhagen (Denmark), after the battle (1801)
MMM5478552 In a hostile land. The landing of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) in Copenhagen (Denmark), after the battle (1801). Chromolithography, circa 1897, by Thomas Davidson (active 1863-1903)

The HMS 'Royal Sovereign', firing the cannon to greet the port, accompanied by a royal yacht, in calm weather
MMM5466047 The HMS 'Royal Sovereign', firing the cannon to greet the port, accompanied by a royal yacht, in calm weather. Oil on canvas, 1703, by Willem van de Velde (1633-1707)

The sailboat has two masts and platform (platform), identified as the 'Isabella' with royal flag
MMM5465885 The sailboat has two masts and platform (platform), identified as the 'Isabella' with royal flag by Monamy, Peter (1681-1749); National Maritime Museum, London

The sinking of the People's Avenger during the Battle of 13 Prairial Year II (June 1, 1794), 1905 (engraving)
7312235 The sinking of the People's Avenger during the Battle of 13 Prairial Year II (June 1, 1794), 1905 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell (1650-1707), 1702 (oil on canvas)
7338057 Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell (1650-1707), 1702 (oil on canvas) by Dahl, Michael (1656-1743); 238.7x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850
3331166 A cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a)

British soldiers fighting in a thunderstorm at The First Battle of the Marne, France during WWI (litho)
3252871 British soldiers fighting in a thunderstorm at The First Battle of the Marne, France during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Black ship off Shinagawa (Tokyo Shinagawa oki no kurofune), 1870
1574239 Black ship off Shinagawa (Tokyo Shinagawa oki no kurofune), 1870; (add.info.: Tokyo Shinagawa oki no kurofune (Black ship off Shinagawa), by Hiroshige, 1842-1894, Japan: Marutetsu, 1870

French invasion, 1803
1574957 French invasion, 1803; (add.info.: French invasion or Bonaparte landing in Great Britain. Cartoon showing Napoleon and his army, on seashore)

The Triumph of Hate (litho)
8664187 The Triumph of Hate (litho) by Forsyth, Gordon Mitchell (1879-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triumph of Hate. Cartoon from Labour Leader, 1915)

WW1: A sea hero (illustration)
8684969 WW1: A sea hero (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info.: Events of the war 1914-1918 illustration Job A hero of the sea Facts of war 1914-1918)

Calm: an English two-decker with sails loosed firing a salute, 1682 (oil on canvas)
7342716 Calm: an English two-decker with sails loosed firing a salute, 1682 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 71x91.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Royal William Victualling Yard, Plymouth, from Mount Edgecumbe, 1845 (salted paper print, paper)
7342532 Royal William Victualling Yard, Plymouth, from Mount Edgecumbe, 1845 (salted paper print, paper) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); 18.7x22.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

H.M.S Ships 'Victory' and 'Temeraire', in the Battle of Trafalgar at half past Noon (lithograph)
7339245 H.M.S Ships 'Victory' and 'Temeraire', in the Battle of Trafalgar at half past Noon (lithograph) by Nimmo, R. H

On the manufacture of guns for the Republic of Venice by Carlo Camozzi di Bergamo (fl.1712), in Italian and Latin
8859410 On the manufacture of guns for the Republic of Venice by Carlo Camozzi di Bergamo (fl.1712), in Italian and Latin, illustrated manuscript on paper, Venice

A fight (milling match, a type of boxing where the fighters sit, fighting only with their fists) between bridges
MMM5482865 A fight (milling match, a type of boxing where the fighters sit, fighting only with their fists) between bridges by Tegg, Thomas (1776-1845) ; National Maritime Museum, London

Equity or the sailor's prayer before the battle
MMM5481797 Equity or the sailor's prayer before the battle by Tegg, Thomas (1776-1845) ; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Fairness or the sailor's prayer before the battle)

Spanish miltary marine. Navigation Manual and dictionary 'Tratado instructivo y practico de maniobras navales'
CUL4856771 Spanish miltary marine. Navigation Manual and dictionary 'Tratado instructivo y practico de maniobras navales', 1766 (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

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"Cannons: A Historical Journey Through Power and Warfare" Step back in time to the Woolwich Barracks, where rows of majestic cannons stood ready for battle. These mighty weapons played a crucial role in shaping history, from protecting His Majesty's Ship, the Victory, during the Battle of Trafalgar to defending Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island. Renowned artist John Christian Schetky captured the intensity of war with his vivid depiction of The Battle of Trafalgar. British cannons roared as they fought against their adversaries, showcasing both their destructive force and strategic importance. Traveling further east, witness the boldness of Alpine drums resonating through picturesque landscapes in TSM H. 1524 Siege of Vienna by Suleyman I. They were instrumental in this historic event led by the Magnificent Sultan himself. Closer to home at Woolwich Arsenal in southeast London stands the Great Crane - a testament to industrial might that aided cannon production on an unprecedented scale. This engineering marvel highlights how these weapons became integral parts of warfare across nations. But cannons weren't limited to land battles alone; Dutch Warships depicted by Wenceslaus Hollar showcased naval supremacy and emphasized how these powerful artillery pieces dominated maritime conflicts. Venturing beyond Europe's borders, explore The Walls of Derry where cannons guarded against sieges and invasions throughout centuries. These fortifications symbolize resilience and determination against all odds. In more recent times, modern weaponry like Junkers Ju 87G aircraft armed with formidable 37mm anti-tank cannons emerged during World War I. Witness its devastating impact at Gallipoli as Asiatic Annie unleashed destruction upon enemy forces. From ancient battlegrounds to modern warfare innovations, they have left an indelible mark on human history. Their power has shaped empires' destinies while reminding us that strength lies not only within their barrels but also within those who wield them.