Hms Northumberland Collection

Napoleon goes aboard the Northumberland for his journey to St Helena, 8 August 1815, (c1850). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) surrendered to a British naval officer

HMS Northumberland
Royal Navy Type 23 Duke class frigate HMS Northumberland is pictured prior to her port visit into Dar Es Salam, Tanzania on the 28th of December 2012

Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS Northumberland
HMS Northumberland is pictured during Exercise Khunjar-Hadd with the Omani Navy in the Middle East

HMS Northumberland at sea with Bahraini vessels during IMCMEX 14. Forty-two nations, engaged with their units in a training area stretching between the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea

HMS Northumberland in Plymouth Sound
HMS Northumberland transits through Plymouth Sound to Devonport Dockyard on her return from a deployment abroad. Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland returned to Plymouth on Friday

HMS Northumberland glides over the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
The Duke Class, Type 23 frigate HMS Northumberland glides over the Great Barrier Reef, Australia during her 2001 deployment to the area

Napoleon being transferred from HMS Bellerophon to HMS Northumberland for the voyage to his exile on St Helena
5997589 Napoleon being transferred from HMS Bellerophon to HMS Northumberland for the voyage to his exile on St Helena, 1815 (litho) by Danish School

Sketches of Warships (engraving)
1052673 Sketches of Warships (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Warships)

The Naval Manoeuvres (engraving)
1596066 The Naval Manoeuvres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 August 1889)

Collision between HMS Northumberland and HMS Hercules at Madeira (engraving)
1105131 Collision between HMS Northumberland and HMS Hercules at Madeira (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Napoleon boarding HMS Northumberland for the voyage to his exile on St Helena, 1815 (engraving)
3647638 Napoleon boarding HMS Northumberland for the voyage to his exile on St Helena, 1815 (engraving) by English School

The Naval Manoeuvres, Sketches on Board HMS Northumberland (engraving)
1595557 The Naval Manoeuvres, Sketches on Board HMS Northumberland (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

The War in Egypt (engraving)
1622282 The War in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 September 1882)

The Naval Manoeuvres, Stern Battery of HMS Northumberland in a Heavy Sea (engraving)
1596625 The Naval Manoeuvres, Stern Battery of HMS Northumberland in a Heavy Sea (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

The Grand Naval Review (engraving)
1596049 The Grand Naval Review (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Naval Review)

The Naval Manoeuvres (engraving)
1595583 The Naval Manoeuvres (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

The Naval Manoeuvres (engraving)
1596078 The Naval Manoeuvres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 August 1889)

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"HMS Northumberland: A Historic Voyage and Naval Maneuvers" Step aboard the legendary HMS Northumberland as we delve into its captivating history. This renowned warship played a pivotal role in some of the most significant events of the early 19th century. In August 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte, once an emperor and now a captive, embarked on his journey to exile on St Helena. The imposing figure of Napoleon goes aboard the Northumberland for this fateful voyage, captured beautifully in a lithograph from around 1850. Prior to this momentous occasion, Napoleon was transferred from HMS Bellerophon to the sturdy embrace of HMS Northumberland. An intriguing lithograph showcases this transfer with intricate detail and historical significance. The sketches and engravings depicting warships offer us glimpses into life onboard HMS Northumberland during naval maneuvers. These illustrations provide vivid snapshots of sailors going about their duties amidst turbulent seas and stern batteries braving heavy waves. However, not all moments were marked by smooth sailing. One engraving portrays a dramatic collision between HMS Northumberland and HMS Hercules at Madeira—an incident that surely tested the mettle of both ships' crews. As we return our focus to Napoleon's exile, another engraving captures his poignant boarding onto HMS Northumberland for his final voyage away from Europe's shores. It serves as a reminder of how power can be fleeting even for those who once commanded empires. Beyond these historic events involving Napoleon lies an array of other notable scenes etched forever in time through engravings—war in Egypt unfolds before our eyes while grand naval reviews showcase the mightiness of British maritime forces. Through it all, one thing remains constant—the indomitable spirit embodied by HMS Northumberland itself. Whether navigating treacherous waters or participating in elaborate naval maneuvers, this formidable vessel has left an indelible mark on history—a testament to its enduring legacy.