Gun Deck Collection

U.S.S. New York, forward gun deck, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. New York, forward gun deck, between 1893 and 1901

U.S.S. Brooklyn, group on gun deck, between 1896 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Brooklyn, group on gun deck, between 1896 and 1899

U.S.S. Brooklyn, gundeck, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Brooklyn, gundeck, between 1896 and 1901

Training for Service in the Royal Navy (engraving)
1037812 Training for Service in the Royal Navy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Training for Service in the Royal Navy)

Each gun from its adamantine lips, illustration from Ballads of Famous Fights
IL251860 Each gun from its adamantine lips, illustration from Ballads of Famous Fights, c.1900 (colour litho) by Webb, Archibald (fl.1825-66); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Naval Canon, illustration from Englands Battles by Sea and Land by Lieut
KW270874 Naval Canon, illustration from Englands Battles by Sea and Land by Lieut. Col. Williams (engraving) by English School

The Voyage of the Royal Cadets Round the World, Sketches on Board HMS "Bacchante"(engraving)
1054395 The Voyage of the Royal Cadets Round the World, Sketches on Board HMS " Bacchante" (engraving) by Atkins

Entrepont d un vaisseau de guerre au XVIIIe siecle (engraving)
2789304 Entrepont d un vaisseau de guerre au XVIIIe siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrepont d un vaisseau de guerre au XVIIIe siecle)

Sebastopol from the Sea, engraved by T. Picken, from
NAM280810 Sebastopol from the Sea, engraved by T. Picken, from The Seat of War in the East - First Series, published by Colnaghi & Co

Tom Tacks Ghost, 1808 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562186 Tom Tacks Ghost, 1808 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) & George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Jack Steadfast; or, The Heart that can Feel for Another, pub
2636959 Jack Steadfast; or, The Heart that can Feel for Another, pub. 1807 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) & George (1792-1878)

"Each gun from its adamantine lips, spread a death shade round the ships"
984704 " Each gun from its adamantine lips, spread a death shade round the ships", from Ballads of Famous Fights, First Edition, 1920 (colour litho) by Webb

Medium-calibre naval gun on board the battleship Hoche (colour photo)
3098810 Medium-calibre naval gun on board the battleship Hoche (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

After Barbette -- H. M. S. Revenger, c1900. Creator: Unknown
After Barbette -- H.M.S. Revenger, c1900. From " The British Navy - Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Inside the Barbette of a Battleship showing the opened breech of a 13 5 inch gun, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

The big guns of HMS New Zealand, c1914. HMS New Zealand was one of three Indefatigable-class battlecruisers built for the defence of the British Empire

Scene on gun deck of a Japanese warship, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-5
Scene on gun deck of a Japanese warship during action, Russo-Japanese War 1904-5. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 13 March 1904

Francis Drakes Golden Hind, 16th century
Francis Drakes Golden Hind. Cutaway artwork of the English galleon the Golden Hind that is most famous for circumnavigating the globe

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"Gun Deck: Unveiling the Power and Precision of Naval Warfare" Step into the world of naval might as we explore the captivating realm of the gun deck. From historic engravings to vivid illustrations, this collection takes us on a journey through centuries of training, battles, and technological advancements. In "Training for Service in the Royal Navy, " an engraving captures sailors honing their skills with unwavering determination. Each gun stands ready, its adamantine lips poised to unleash devastation upon any foe that dares challenge Britannia's might. The illustration from "Ballads of Famous Fights" transports us to a moment frozen in time – each gun unleashing thunderous fury as it spews deathly projectiles towards enemy vessels. The sheer power emanating from these cannons is awe-inspiring. With "Naval Canon, " we delve deeper into history, witnessing Lieutenant's account of England's battles by sea and land. These cannons symbolize not only military prowess but also national pride and resilience against adversity. Embark on a voyage around the world aboard HMS "Bacchante" in "The Voyage of the Royal Cadets Round the World. " Amidst sketches etched onto paper, glimpses are caught of life on board this majestic vessel – guns standing tall as silent sentinels guarding against potential threats. Travel back further in time with "Entrepont d'un vaisseau de guerre au XVIIIe siècle. " This engraving reveals an era when wooden warships ruled supreme; their formidable gun decks forming a crucial part of maritime warfare strategies. Witness Sebastopol's imposing presence from afar through T. Picken's engraved masterpiece titled "Sebastopol from the Sea. " Here, guns become instruments shaping history amidst turbulent waters and fierce conflicts that define nations' destinies. Delve into folklore with Tom Tack's Ghost haunting our imagination through an enchanting hand-colored engraving dating back to 1808.