Frigates Collection

Capture of Castor, print made by Thomas Sutherland, from
740511 Capture of Castor, print made by Thomas Sutherland, from The Naval Achievements of Great Britain, From the Year 1793 to 1817, by James Jenkins

American Frigates Off Gibraltar (oil on canvas)
938665 American Frigates Off Gibraltar (oil on canvas) by Buttersworth, James E. (1817-1894); 35.5x51 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

HMS Shannon vs the American Chesapeake in 1813 during the War of 1812 (colour litho)
1127241 HMS Shannon vs the American Chesapeake in 1813 during the War of 1812 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; American

The United States Frigate President Engaging the British Squadron in 1815
496623 The United States Frigate President Engaging the British Squadron in 1815, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Fitz Henry (1804-65); 71.1x106.7 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art

A minor engagement between the French Navy frigate Didon and the British Royal Navy frigate HMS Phoenix, off Cape Finisterre, west coast of Spain, 10 August 1805

English Frigates engaging the Kinburn Forts (engraving)
2785564 English Frigates engaging the Kinburn Forts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Frigates engaging the Kinburn Forts)

Dick Dock: Or, the Lobster and Crab ( The Veterans ), pub
2494468 Dick Dock: Or, the Lobster and Crab ( The Veterans ), pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) & Isaac (1756-1811)

HMS Sirius, Captain Rowse engaging a French Squadron off the mouth of the Tiber
STC234768 HMS Sirius, Captain Rowse engaging a French Squadron off the mouth of the Tiber, 17th April, 1806, engraved by T. Sutherland for The Naval Chronology of Great Britain by J

Combat between the frigate L Embuscade and the Boston
EDI38974 Combat between the frigate L Embuscade and the Boston in the Port of New York in 1793 by Gudin, Jean Antoine Theodore (1802-80); Chateau de Versailles

The Russian Attack on Sinope, illustration from Cassell
STC393209 The Russian Attack on Sinope, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Overend

Launch of the Terrible (engraving)
587750 Launch of the Terrible (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of the steam frigate, Terrible)

Sir Richard Strachans Action after the Battle of Trafalgar on 5th November, 1805
STC234767 Sir Richard Strachans Action after the Battle of Trafalgar on 5th November, 1805, engraved by T. Sutherland for The Naval Chronology of Great Britain by J

Sir Sidney Smiths (1764-1840) Squadron engaging a French flotilla, 26th May, 1804
STC234764 Sir Sidney Smiths (1764-1840) Squadron engaging a French flotilla, 26th May, 1804, engraved by T. Sutherland for The Naval Chronology of Great Britain by J

Situation of HMS Temeraire at The Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October, 1805
STC234766 Situation of HMS Temeraire at The Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October, 1805, engraved by T. Sutherland for The Naval Chronology of Great Britain by J

The Monitor and Merrimac, 9th March, 1862, pub. 1886 (colour litho)
3090274 The Monitor and Merrimac, 9th March, 1862, pub.1886 (colour litho) by Davidson, Julian Oliver (1853-94) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Plan du Combat Naval de la Grenade Gagne par Mr. le Cte
2646261 Plan du Combat Naval de la Grenade Gagnepar Mr. le Cte. D Estaing sur l Amiral Byron le 6 Juillet 1779, pub. 1779 (hand-coloured engraving) by French School

Views of Cronstadt (engraving)
1608463 Views of Cronstadt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views of Cronstadt. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1855)

Sebastopol and the Adjacent Coast (engraving)
1619132 Sebastopol and the Adjacent Coast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sebastopol and the Adjacent Coast)

Attempted Launch of The Independencia (engraving)
587742 Attempted Launch of The Independencia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Independencia, Brazilian frigate)

Panoramic View of Sinope, sketched after the Battle (engraving)
1619135 Panoramic View of Sinope, sketched after the Battle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panoramic View of Sinope, sketched after the Battle)

Birds Eye View of San Francisco, pub. Currier & Ives, c. 1878 (colour lithograph)
2962418 Birds Eye View of San Francisco, pub. Currier & Ives, c.1878 (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

The Sinking of the "Cumberland"by the Iron Clad "Merrimac
2652865 The Sinking of the " Cumberland" by the Iron Clad " Merrimac, " off Newport News, Va. March 8th 1862, pub

The Powhatan, c. 1854 (colour woodblock print)
2969663 The Powhatan, c.1854 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); 34.0x47.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Japanese Print Purchase Fund; Japanese, out of copyright

Launch of the Turkish ironclad frigate Mes Oudiyeh at Blackwall (engraving)
587792 Launch of the Turkish ironclad frigate Mes Oudiyeh at Blackwall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The battle between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere (colour litho)
AQS257131 The battle between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere (colour litho) by Birch, Thomas (1779-1851) (after); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Battle Between the Monitor and Merrimac, March 9th 1862 at Hampton Roads, near Norfolk
1123843 Battle Between the Monitor and Merrimac, March 9th 1862 at Hampton Roads, near Norfolk, Virginia, pub. Kurz & Allison, c.1889 (colour litho) by American School

View of Algiers Harbour from the Admiralty, pub. 1900 (colour litho)
1449119 View of Algiers Harbour from the Admiralty, pub. 1900 (colour litho) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

An American Frigate under Sail, with other shipping, 1832 (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
474395 An American Frigate under Sail, with other shipping, 1832 (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Lyngbye, Lauritz Rasmus (1809-69); 21.2x28 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Danish

U. S. Frigate Constitution capturing Frigate Guerriere, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving)
497551 U.S. Frigate Constitution capturing Frigate Guerriere, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving) by Birch, Thomas (1779-1851) (after); Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

U. S. Steam Frigate Mississippi Passing Punta Tristao, 1855 (litho)
1272309 U.S. Steam Frigate Mississippi Passing Punta Tristao, 1855 (litho) by Heine, Wilhelm Joseph (1813-39); 14.375x21.75 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Heine, W.|Brown, Eliphalet M)

Naval Battle of Vigo Bay, 23 October 1702, from the War of the Spanish Succession, c
1765820 Naval Battle of Vigo Bay, 23 October 1702, from the War of the Spanish Succession, c.1705 (oil on panel) by Dutch School, (18th century); 59A--82.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Gaeta: a steam frigate, possibly the royal steamship Delfino or Archimede
1108780 Gaeta: a steam frigate, possibly the royal steamship A DelfinoA or ArchimedeA flying the Borbone flag, with additions by a Borbone pupil

Dick Dock: Or, the Lobster and Crab (The Veterans), 1806
Dick Dock: Or, the Lobster and Crab (The Veterans), pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving)

Capture Of The Guerriere By The Constitution, August 19, 1812. From The Book A Brief History Of The United States Published By A. S. Barnes And Company Circa 1885

Greek War of Independence (1821-1832). Battle of Navarino, October 20th, 1827. Victory of the British and French fleet on the ottoman. Engraving

The embarkation of British troops at Kyook Phyoo, Burma
The embarkation of the Arracan Battalion for Rangoon, in the steam-frigates Zenobia and Mozuffer, at Kyook Phyoo, Burma in 1853. Date: 1853

Frigates Santee Constitution off Naval Academy
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The Cartagena Insurrection, Spain: the Bombardment, Insurgent Frigates Firing From
The Cartagena Insurrection, Spain: the Bombardment, Insurgent Frigates Firing from the Harbour on the Government Land Batteries, 1873 Engraving

The Civil War in Spain: 1. a Seville Insurgent. 2. Barricade Close to the Cathedral, Seville. 3. General Pierrard. 4. Spanish Soldier. 5. the Gate of Serrano, Valencia. 6. a Murcian Insurgent. 7

Frigates, La Rochelle, illustration from Desseins des differentes manieres de vaisseaux
XIR619870 Frigates, La Rochelle, illustration from Desseins des differentes manieres de vaisseaux...depuis Nantes jusqu a Bayonne

Action between Bonhomme Richard and the Serapis, 23rd September 1779 (engraving)
KW271300 Action between Bonhomme Richard and the Serapis, 23rd September 1779 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two Dutch frigates, Anonymous, Reinier Nooms, 1652 - 1714

The frigates of La Perouse at the island of Maui (engraving)
XIR1272874 The frigates of La Perouse at the island of Maui (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les fregates de La Perouse devant l ile de Mowee)

The Civil War in Spain: 1. a Seville Insurgent. 2. Barricade Close to the Cathedral, Seville. 3. General Pierrard. 4. Spanish Soldier. 5. the Gate of Serrano, Valencia. 6. a Murcian Insurgent. 7

Boats arriving and departing from a port in Argentina, 19th century. Oil on canvas

Seven Years War. Naval battle between the French and the English fleets (20th May 1756). The English squadron taking refuge in Gibraltar. Engraving. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

This perspective view of the engaging and taking the Spanish frigates Phenix of 22 nine pounders

Juvenile great frigate birds (Fregata minor) vie for food on nesting and breeding site on North Seymour Island in
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"Frigates: The Mighty Warships of the Seas" From the historic battles to captivating illustrations, they have played a significant role in naval warfare throughout history. In Thomas Sutherland's print titled "Capture of Castor, " we witness the sheer power and dominance of these warships during the Greek War of Independence. The Battle of American Frigates Off Gibraltar, depicted in an oil on canvas painting, showcases the intense clashes between American and British forces during the War of 1812. A color litho artwork portrays HMS Shannon engaging with the American Chesapeake, highlighting one of the most memorable encounters from that era. Not limited to transatlantic conflicts, it also engaged in global skirmishes. An engraving captures English Frigates battling against Kinburn Forts while another illustration depicts Captain Rowse commanding HMS Sirius as it confronts a French squadron off the mouth of Tiber. Frigate warfare was not solely reserved for nations at odds; even minor engagements like that between Didon and French Navy frigate remind us how these vessels were constantly involved in maritime struggles across different regions. Beyond their military significance, frigates often inspired artistic interpretations. In "Dick Dock: Or, The Lobster and Crab (The Veterans), " a pub scene reflects on life aboard these formidable ships through humor and camaraderie among sailors. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that frigate history isn't only about battles but also technological advancements. An engraving commemorating Terrible's launch exemplifies how shipbuilding evolved over time to create more powerful vessels capable of dominating oceans worldwide. Lastly, we must remember tragic events such as The Russian Attack on Sinope illustrated by Cassell. This depiction serves as a somber reminder that despite their mightiness, even frigates faced devastating losses during times of conflict.