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Conning Tower Collection

"Exploring the Depths: A Glimpse into Naval Warfare" Step back in time and witness the captivating world of naval warfare with these stunning images

Background imageConning Tower Collection: Subscribe to the Sixth War Loan, WWI German poster, 1914-18 (colour litho)

Subscribe to the Sixth War Loan, WWI German poster, 1914-18 (colour litho)
700921 Subscribe to the Sixth War Loan, WWI German poster, 1914-18 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; German, out of copyright

Background imageConning Tower Collection: The Conning Tower on Board HMS Thunderer (engraving)

The Conning Tower on Board HMS Thunderer (engraving)
1621643 The Conning Tower on Board HMS Thunderer (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conning Tower on Board HMS Thunderer)

Background imageConning Tower Collection: German U-boat, World War I, 1917. (colour litho)

German U-boat, World War I, 1917. (colour litho)
5231507 German U-boat, World War I, 1917. (colour litho) by Stoewer (Stower) Willy (1864-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: German U-boat, World War I)

Background imageConning Tower Collection: Experiences of the French submarine Morse (colour litho)

Experiences of the French submarine Morse (colour litho)
2782225 Experiences of the French submarine Morse (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiences of the French submarine Morse)

Background imageConning Tower Collection: Hoisting a Hundred-and-Eleven Ton Gun on Board HMS 'Victoria, 'at Chatham (engraving)

Hoisting a Hundred-and-Eleven Ton Gun on Board HMS "Victoria, "at Chatham (engraving)
1055578 Hoisting a Hundred-and-Eleven Ton Gun on Board HMS " Victoria, " at Chatham (engraving) by English School

Background imageConning Tower Collection: Effects of Japanese Fire on Chinese Ironclads (litho)

Effects of Japanese Fire on Chinese Ironclads (litho)
1039089 Effects of Japanese Fire on Chinese Ironclads (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Effects of Japanese Fire on Chinese Ironclads)

Background imageConning Tower Collection: The New Steel Armour-plated Turret-Ship, H Ms 'Conqueror'(engraving)

The New Steel Armour-plated Turret-Ship, H Ms "Conqueror"(engraving)
1044454 The New Steel Armour-plated Turret-Ship, H Ms " Conqueror" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Steel Armour-plated Turret-Ship)

Background imageConning Tower Collection: German U-boat, c. 1915 (b / w photo)

German U-boat, c. 1915 (b / w photo)
700915 German U-boat, c.1915 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Built by Blohm & Voss.); Peter Newark Military Pictures; German, out of copyright

Background imageConning Tower Collection: Trial Trip of the 'Hornet, 'the New Torpedo-Boat Destroyer, at Gravesend, Saturday

Trial Trip of the "Hornet, "the New Torpedo-Boat Destroyer, at Gravesend, Saturday, 9 June (engraving)
1604844 Trial Trip of the " Hornet, " the New Torpedo-Boat Destroyer, at Gravesend, Saturday, 9 June (engraving) by Price

Background imageConning Tower Collection: New Ships of the British Navy, HMS 'Inflexible'(engraving)

New Ships of the British Navy, HMS "Inflexible"(engraving)
1054861 New Ships of the British Navy, HMS " Inflexible" (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Ships of the British Navy)

Background imageConning Tower Collection: The Capture of the 'Huascar', View of the Vessel after the Action with Chilian Ironclads (engraving)

The Capture of the "Huascar", View of the Vessel after the Action with Chilian Ironclads (engraving)
1045160 The Capture of the " Huascar", View of the Vessel after the Action with Chilian Ironclads (engraving) by English School

Background imageConning Tower Collection: A captured German submarine during the battle of the Atlantic

A captured German submarine during the battle of the Atlantic. Looking down into the conning-tower from escort vessel. April 1941

Background imageConning Tower Collection: French submarine Saphir (Q44) and five others moving from Gravesend to London, July 1909

French submarine Saphir (Q44) and five others moving from Gravesend to London, July 1909. A submarine of the Emeraude class, the Saphir was launched in 1908

Background imageConning Tower Collection: Conning tower of a mine-laying German U-boat, World War I, 1914-1918

Conning tower of a mine-laying German U-boat, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Conning tower of a mine-laying German U-boat, World War I, 1914-1918. Stereoscopic card detail

Background imageConning Tower Collection: HMS Royal Sovereign (pennant number 05). Revenge-class aka Royal Sovereign

HMS Royal Sovereign (pennant number 05). Revenge-class aka Royal Sovereign and R-class battleship of the Royal Navy. From British Warships, published 1940

Background imageConning Tower Collection: HMS Nelson, a Nelson-class armoured cruiser of the Royal Navy. From British Warships, published 1940

HMS Nelson, a Nelson-class armoured cruiser of the Royal Navy. From British Warships, published 1940

Background imageConning Tower Collection: Sailors aboard the attack submarine USS Newport News

Sailors aboard the attack submarine USS Newport News
Atlantic Ocean, January 13, 2011 - Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) render honors as the submarine passes the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise

Background imageConning Tower Collection: The fast attack submarine USS Salt Lake City

The fast attack submarine USS Salt Lake City
Apra Harbor, Guam, May 23, 2002 - The fast attack submarine USS Salt Lake City (SSN-716) transits the mouth of Apra Harbor for a short port visit in Guam

Background imageConning Tower Collection: Submarine USS Connecticut surfaces above the ice

Submarine USS Connecticut surfaces above the ice
Arctic Ocean, March 19, 2011 - Sailors and members of the Applied Physics Laboratory Ice Station clear ice from the hatch of the Seawolf-class submarine USS Connecticut (SSN-22)

Background imageConning Tower Collection: K22, a steam - propelled First World War K class submarine of the Royal Navy submerging

K22, a steam - propelled First World War K class submarine of the Royal Navy submerging with funnel sea hatches shut

Background imageConning Tower Collection: Submarine patent, 1897 C024 / 3622

Submarine patent, 1897 C024 / 3622
Submarine patent, 1897. Artwork of a submarine invented by American naval engineer Simon Lake. This submarine was designed to move across the seabed using wheels

Background imageConning Tower Collection: A Libyan Navy Foxtrot-class military submarine moored to the pier in Benghazi, Libya

A Libyan Navy Foxtrot-class military submarine moored to the pier in Benghazi, Libya

Background imageConning Tower Collection: U. S. Navy Sailors man a topside watch onboard the Attack Submarine USS Albany

U. S. Navy Sailors man a topside watch onboard the Attack Submarine USS Albany
U.S. Navy Sailors man a topside watch onboard the Los Angeles Class: Attack Submarine USS Albany (SSN-753), as the ship transits the Chesapeake Bay, returning from a scheduled six-month deployment

Background imageConning Tower Collection: Soldiers perform a fast-roping exercise from a MH-60S Seahawk to the topside of USS

Soldiers perform a fast-roping exercise from a MH-60S Seahawk to the topside of USS
Atlantic Coast, January 17, 2005 - A SEAL delivery vehicle team perform a fast-roping exercise from a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter to the topside of Los Angeles-class submarine USS Toledo (SSN-769)

Background imageConning Tower Collection: Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton

Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton
Pacific Ocean, September 7, 2011 - The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) surfaces during Composite Training Unit Exercises with the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island

Background imageConning Tower Collection: USS Tucson

USS Tucson
Aboard USS Fletcher, November 12, 2000 - USS Tucson (SSN-770) underway in support of Exercise Arabian Shark 2000

Background imageConning Tower Collection: Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit New Mexico

Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit New Mexico
November 26, 2009 - The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit New Mexico (SSN-779) undergoes Bravo sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean

Background imageConning Tower Collection: The fast-attack submarine USS Alexandria

The fast-attack submarine USS Alexandria
Atlantic Ocean, June 27, 2012 - The fast-attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 779) surfaces for a formation sailing event while participating in the War of 1812 fleet exercise

Background imageConning Tower Collection: WWI: GERMAN SUBMARINE. Captured German mine-laying U-boat, SM UC-5, showing the conning tower

WWI: GERMAN SUBMARINE. Captured German mine-laying U-boat, SM UC-5, showing the conning tower, periscope and mines. Photographed during World War I, c1916

Background imageConning Tower Collection: K22, a steam-propelled First World War, K class submarine of the Royal Navy

K22, a steam-propelled First World War, K class submarine of the Royal Navy, steaming on the surface at 25 knots with funnels extended

Background imageConning Tower Collection: HM Submarine Odin soon after leaving Chatham dockyard for her trials. 18 July 1929

HM Submarine Odin soon after leaving Chatham dockyard for her trials. 18 July 1929
HM Submarine " Odin " soon after leaving Chatham dockyard for her trials. 18 July 1929

Background imageConning Tower Collection: Welcome shade on Britains biggest submarine. The K 26, Britains biggest submarine

Welcome shade on Britains biggest submarine. The K 26, Britains biggest submarine is now on a cruise in Eastern waters and recently arrived in Bombay

Background imageConning Tower Collection: K22, a steam-propelled First World War K class submarine of the Royal Navy, steaming

K22, a steam-propelled First World War K class submarine of the Royal Navy, steaming on the surface at 25 knots with funnels extended

Background imageConning Tower Collection: Sultan of Muscat in Portsmouth. Sultan on board the submarine, L25. 22 September

Sultan of Muscat in Portsmouth. Sultan on board the submarine, L25. 22 September 1928

Background imageConning Tower Collection: German U-boat attack, World War II C016 / 2543

German U-boat attack, World War II C016 / 2543
German U-boat attack, World War II. Artwork of German sailors on the conning tower of a U-boat (submarine) that has surfaced after sinking a British cargo ship during World War II (1939-1945)


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"Exploring the Depths: A Glimpse into Naval Warfare" Step back in time and witness the captivating world of naval warfare with these stunning images. From the gripping WWI German poster urging subscriptions to the Sixth War Loan, to the engraving showcasing the majestic conning tower on board HMS Thunderer, each picture tells a unique story. Immerse yourself in history as you gaze upon a vividly colored lithograph depicting a German U-boat during World War I, its menacing presence sending shivers down your spine. Transporting us further into this underwater realm is another lithograph capturing the experiences of French submarine Morse, highlighting both bravery and danger. The sheer magnitude of naval operations becomes apparent when observing an engraving illustrating the Herculean task of hoisting a massive 111-ton gun onto HMS "Victoria. " Witnessing firsthand how Japanese fire ravaged Chinese ironclads through a striking lithograph serves as a stark reminder of wartime destruction. Marvel at technological advancements with an engraving showcasing HMs "Conqueror, " a new steel armor-plated turret-ship that revolutionized naval warfare. Contrastingly, explore an eerie black-and-white photograph featuring a German U-boat from around 1915, evoking feelings of mystery and intrigue. Feel your heart race as you join in on the trial trip of "Hornet, " witnessing her power and speed cutting through waves off Gravesend's coast. But not all tales end triumphantly; experience bittersweet emotions through a color lithograph depicting the sinking of French submarine Lutin - reminding us that war exacts heavy tolls. Finally, marvel at British naval might with an engraving unveiling new ships like HMS "Inflexible, " symbols of strength and dominance on high seas. Concluding our journey is an engrossing illustration portraying The Capture of "Huascar" after its fierce battle against Chilian Ironclads – proof that bravery and valor can change the course of history.