Fleet Collection (page 5)

MAN, 19TH CENTURY. S. Fleet Spier, M. D. American doctor. Steel engraving, American, late 19th century
MAN, 19th CENTURY. S. Fleet Spier, M.D. American doctor. Steel engraving, American, late 19th century

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Battle between the Spanish Armada and the English Royal Navy in the English Channel, 1588. Line engraving, 16th century

CIVIL WAR: VICKSBURG, 1863. Admiral David Porters fleet on the Mississippi River, bombarding the Confederate blockade at Vicksburg, 16 April 1863. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, 1863

Turkish Warship - Sultan Selim I

Boswell and Johnson walking down Fleet Street, London
Engraving showing Dr. Samuel Johnson and James Boswell walking, arm in arm, along Fleet Street in London

Invasion Plan / Tunnel
When Napoleon contemplates an attack on England, a tunnel beneath the Channel is one of his options, though it is unlikely he seriously considers it

Midshipmens Mess
Midshipmen eat, read and study in their mess on the Royal Navy warship Caesar

Mackerel Fishing / 1847
The Brighton Boats fishing for mackerel

Fleet St / Temple Bar 1875
Temple Bar in Fleet Street before its removal

Steamship berengaria be
Passenger ship on the Atlantic crossing, at this time the largest liner in the Cunard fleet

Edward Vii / French Fleet
Edward VII welcomes the visit of the French fleet to Portsmouth - an outward expression of the growing rapprochement between the two countries

Iphigenia Not Sacrificed
Agamemnon is about to sacrifice his daughter so the Greek fleet can get under way to Troy, but Diana substitutes a deer at the last minute, and spirits her off to Tauris

FAIREY FLYCATCHER
This is the main fighter used by the British Fleet Air Arm during the 1920s : depicted is the seaplane version, in which floats replace the undercarriage

Cromwells Watch
POCKET WATCH with chain, made by John Midnall of Fleet Street, London, and carried by Oliver Cromwell, enabling him to be punctual for battles and other activities

Viking Ships (Liebig)
A fleet of Viking ships using sail and oars

Battle of Portland 1653
BATTLE OF PORTLAND (Three-days battle), 1st Anglo-Dutch War. Robert Blake & fleet of the Commonwealth of England attack Dutch under Maarten Tromp who suffered heavy losses

Scapa Flow: German Ships
Surrendered battleships and cruisers of the German fleet at Scapa Flow

Events / Greece
At SALAMIS, the Greek fleet of 370 vessels defeats the Persian fleet of 1000+, thus forcing Xerxes to cancel his plan to invade Greece

Battle of Actium / 31 Bc
CLEOPATRA VII Ruled 58-55 BC The Battle of Actium, Cleopatra directs her fleet against the Romans commanded by Octavian

Peace, 1905. Creator: John Samuel Pughe
Peace, 1905. Illustration shows a flotilla of ships with Theodore Roosevelt's face on the lead ship; the figure of Peace (or Columbia)

View from Spanish Point, Bermuda, showing the dockyard, and the fleet at anchor in Grassy Bay, 1862. Creator: Unknown
View from Spanish Point, Bermuda, showing the dockyard, and the fleet at anchor in Grassy Bay, 1862. Engraving from a Sketch by G. Remington, jun

Hawker Hunter FGA. 74 505
Singapore Air Defence Command - Hawker Hunter FGA.74 505 (msn 41H/680085, ex XJ632 and G-9-356), on the line with armourers preparing the ADEN gun pack for removal

Supermarine Seagull ASR-1 Type 381 prototype 1948
Supermarine Seagull ASR-1 Type 381 First Prototype in 1948 Date: 1948

Supermarine Scimitar
Royal Navy 807 Squadron Supermarine Scimitar Flying in a Steep-Turn above Cloud Date: 1959

BAE Sea Harrier FRS-2
Royal-Navy Rn Bae Sea Harrier Frs-2 with Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile (Amraam) Flying Enroute Date: 1990

The Surrender of the German Fleet in 1918 (photo)
3793895 The Surrender of the German Fleet in 1918 (photo); (add.info.: The Surrender of the German Fleet - illustration of the the German Navy surrendering at the end of World War I, 1918)

Bronze medallion commemorating the capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon
5929644 Bronze medallion commemorating the capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon, 1739 (Medallion commemorating the capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon 1739) by British School

Bronze medallion commemorating the capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon
5929643 Bronze medallion commemorating the capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon, 1739 (Medallion commemorating the capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon 1739) by British School

National League for Limitations of Armament, 1922 (b/w photo)
4072608 National League for Limitations of Armament, 1922 (b/w photo) by National Photo Company (c.1850-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bolshevik poster with the slogan Petrograd, No Surrender, 1917 (colour litho)
PNP368940 Bolshevik poster with the slogan Petrograd, No Surrender, 1917 (colour litho) by Moor, Dmitry (Dmitry Stakhievich Orlov) (1883-1946); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures

World War I:Sinking of British armoured cruiser
3781960 World War I:Sinking of British armoured cruiser; (add.info.: World War I: Sinking of British armoured cruiser HMS Monmouth, November 1914)

Viking conquest of England and Ireland
3782838 Viking conquest of England and Ireland; (add.info.: Viking conquest of England and Ireland - Viking ships sailing up the English Channel, 877. From painting by Herbert A)

Dutch Fleet off Malaga, Spain 1784 firing salute. (print)
7419876 Dutch Fleet off Malaga, Spain 1784 firing salute. (print) by Suntach, Antonio (1744-1828) (after); (add.info.: The Dutch Fleet off Malaga, Spain in 1784)

The Battle of Navarino, 20th October 1827, 1846 (oil on canvas)
FIA5330423 The Battle of Navarino, 20th October 1827, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900); Marine College, St

Fireworks on the water
3782180 Fireworks on the water; (add.info.: Fireworks on the water during a reenactment of naval combat by Jean Appier, reproduced from an engraving in his La Pyrotechnie, published in 1630)

Ocean Wave Quick Step, c.1770-1959 (print)
3671854 Ocean Wave Quick Step, c.1770-1959 (print) by Hewitt, John Hill (1801-90); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Claude Compte de Forbin, 1820 (sculpture)
7423018 Claude Compte de Forbin, 1820 (sculpture) by Petitot, Louis (1794-1862); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

Sea Piece, 1794-1807 (watercolour on paper)
7528518 Sea Piece, 1794-1807 (watercolour on paper) by Owen, Samuel (1768-1857); 21x14.5 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info)

British, French, German and Japanese Officers in Shanghai, 1900 (b/w photo)
495445 British, French, German and Japanese Officers in Shanghai, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

WW1 Recruitment Poster for the US Navy, published 1917 (colour litho)
1275163 WW1 Recruitment Poster for the US Navy, published 1917 (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nelson Received by Admiral Jervis after the Battle of St. Vincent (oil on canvas)
NGW311407 Nelson Received by Admiral Jervis after the Battle of St. Vincent (oil on canvas) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); National Museum Wales; (add.info.: Battle of St)

The Expedition to the Isle of Terceira, 1582 (fresco)
GIA780703 The Expedition to the Isle of Terceira, 1582 (fresco) by Spanish School, (16th century); Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: The naval Battle of Ponta Delgada)

HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier, at anchor, steaming up. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War

Tudor houses on the corner of Chancery Lane, Fleet Street, 1789. External specimen of the Grotesque Bracketed Front and Projecting Stories of the reign of Edward VI. Demolished 1799

Pair of Flintlock Dueling Pistols with Case and Accessories, c. 1780-1800 (mixed media)
1249198 Pair of Flintlock Dueling Pistols with Case and Accessories, c.1780-1800 (mixed media) by H.W. Mortimer & Sons (18th Century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Nelson turns a blind eye - Battle of Copenhagen
Admiral Lord Nelson ignoring the signal from Sir Hyde Parker to stop fighting. He is looking though his telescope with his blind eye (popularising the phrase to turn a blind eye )

The Evening of Trafalgar, 1890 (oil on canvas)
3744049 The Evening of Trafalgar, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Moore, Claude T. Stanfield (1853-1901); 50.8x76.2 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

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"Fleet: A Journey through History and Adventure" Step into the world of fleet, where history comes alive with every stroke of a brush. From the iconic painting "The Redoutable at Trafalgar, 21st October 1805, " we witness the valorous naval battle that forever changed the course of history. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, stands tall as a symbol of strength and dedication to his country. As we delve deeper into this captivating theme, H. M. S. Warspite emerges from the depths, showcasing its might and resilience on turbulent seas. Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Pub on Fleet Street in London whispers tales from centuries past; its walls echoing with conversations between literary giants. The clash between USS Monitor and CSS Virginia ironclad naval battle takes us back to a time when innovation redefined warfare. The Battle of Trafalgar immortalized on canvas reminds us of Admiral Nelson's heroic sacrifice for victory. Meanwhile, HMS Barham stands proudly at Scapa Flow as a testament to British naval power. In Dumfries and Galloway's Gatehouse during autumn in Scotland, nature paints an enchanting picture that captures our hearts. Imperial Airways Poster showcases four types of planes soaring across vast skies—a tribute to human ingenuity reaching new heights. Traveling further back in time, Guiseppe Heintz's 17th-century map reveals Venice's intricate beauty—an invitation to explore its labyrinthine streets and romantic canals. Fairey Swordfish Torpedo-Bomber takes flight during World War II—its bravery etched forever in our memories. Lastly, British aircraft camouflage from 1941 unveils how artistry played a crucial role in concealing these flying machines amidst adversity. Through these diverse glimpses into fleet-related moments throughout history and around the world, we are reminded that they are not merely collections of vehicles or vessels but symbols representing courage, innovation, and the indomitable human spirit.