Gunships Collection

British battleships
Illustration of unidentified British battleships at sea during World War Two, with guns firing

H.M.S. "Termagant" convoying the gun-boats "Grappler" and "Forward" through the Straits of Magellan: passing English Narrows - from a sketch by C. Royle, R.N. 1860

H.M.S. "Termagant" convoying the gun-boats "Grappler" and "Forward" through the Straits of Magellan: steaming through the ice in Wide Channel - from a sketch by C

The Civil War in America: destruction of the Confederate flotilla... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Civil War in America: destruction of the Confederate flotilla off Memphis - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862. Memphis, the hotbed of Secession, has fallen

The Civil War in America: position of the Federal flotilla on the Mississippi... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Civil War in America: position of the Federal flotilla on the Mississippi, off Fort Pillow, shortly before its evacuation, from a sketch by our special artist, 1862

The Firth of Forth, Wind, 1917, from British Artists at the Front
STC255969 The Firth of Forth, Wind, 1917, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, 1918 (colour litho) by Lavery

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

The Quarter Deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth, from British Artists at the Front
STC255940 The Quarter Deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, 1918 (colour litho) by Lavery

Gunboats passing before Vicksburg (engraving)
654923 Gunboats passing before Vicksburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gunboats passing before Vicksburg)

British Tars Towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour, 1807 (etching)
3244703 British Tars Towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour, 1807 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

The Battle of the Dogger Bank: the Indomitable
STC292418 The Battle of the Dogger Bank: the Indomitable towing home the damaged battle-cruiser Lion, 24th January 1915, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation

Page 43 from L art des Arme es Navales by Paul Hoste, Leon
833823 Page 43 from L art des Armees Navales by Paul Hoste, Leon, 1727 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; Spanish

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Gunships: Mighty Vessels of War and History From the turbulent waters of the American Civil War to the stormy seas of the North Sea, they have played a pivotal role in shaping history. In the Civil War era, British gunships aided the Union forces in the destruction of the Confederate flotilla in 1862, as depicted in these historic engravings. The position of the Federal flotilla on the Mississippi River was also captured in another image, showcasing the strategic importance of these powerful vessels. Fast forward to the early 20th century, and gunships continued to dominate the battlefield. The Firth of Forth, with its windy conditions, was no match for the mighty British gunships, as depicted in a painting from British Artists at the Front. The Azov Fleet in 1699, a formidable Russian naval force, was also no match for the advanced gunships of the time. The Quarter Deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth, another painting from British Artists at the Front, offers a glimpse into the daily life of a gunship crew. Gunboats passing before Vicksburg and the British Tars Towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour are further the crucial role gunships played in naval warfare. The Battle of the Dogger Bank, fought between the British and German fleets in 1915, was a testament to the power and endurance of gunships. The Indomitable, a British battlecruiser, emerged victorious, as depicted in this image. As we delve deeper into the annals of naval history, we find intriguing illustrations like Paul Hoste's L'art des Armees Navales and Fred Maxwell's The Heathen and the Christian. These works of art offer a unique perspective on the design, construction, and deployment throughout history. Gunships: a testament to human ingenuity and the will to defend and conquer, these mighty vessels continue to leave a lasting impact on the world stage.