Inflexible Collection

HMS Inflexible, British battlecruiser, WW1
HMS Inflexible, British Invincible-class battlecruiser, launched 1907, served in various locations during the First World War, decommissioned 1920. Date: 1914-1918

Man falling off a broken chair at a dinner party causing a servant to spill a soup tureen over him. Other guests shocked, servants amused. More Miseries

British battlecruisers HMS Indomitable and Inflexible, WW1
British Invincible-class battlecruisers, HMS Indomitable and HMS Inflexible, travelling at speed on a rough sea during the First World War. 1914-1918

HMS Inflexible at sea Date: 1888

Atropos
A portrait illustration of a reclined woman, titled Atropos, who was one of the three fates in Greek mythology, her name describes her as unalterable, or inflexible. Date: circa 1922

The Crisis in Egypt, the British Fleet available to defend our Interests in the East (engraving)
1624105 The Crisis in Egypt, the British Fleet available to defend our Interests in the East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt)

Selim I (1466-1520) called Yavuz, the Grim, Sultan 1512-20
STC87559 Selim I (1466-1520) called Yavuz, the Grim, Sultan 1512-20, from A Series of Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1808 (w/c) by Young

The Squadron of Honour on its Way to Boulogne (engraving)
2785491 The Squadron of Honour on its Way to Boulogne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Squadron of Honour on its Way to Boulogne)

The Naval Manoeuvres (engraving)
1595581 The Naval Manoeuvres (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

The Bombardment of Alexandria, 11 July 1882, Position of the British Ironclads at the Beginning of the Action
1061375 The Bombardment of Alexandria, 11 July 1882, Position of the British Ironclads at the Beginning of the Action, 7 AM (engraving) by Wyllie

George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston
Ode of V. George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston (1859-1925) Viceroy of India - Arrogant, inflexible and was socially famous for his pronouncement that " Ladies do not move"

The Adventures of Special Correspondents on Active Service (engraving)
1044796 The Adventures of Special Correspondents on Active Service (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Types of the Royal Navy of Great Britain (chromolitho)
1624960 Types of the Royal Navy of Great Britain (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of the Royal Navy of Great Britain)

Selim I (1466-1520) called Yavuz the Grim, Sultan 1512-20 (colour litho)
CHT220318 Selim I (1466-1520) called Yavuz the Grim, Sultan 1512-20 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Development of the Monitor Idea (engraving)
2813732 Development of the Monitor Idea (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Development of the Monitor Idea)

Types of the British Navy (engraving)
3637964 Types of the British Navy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of the British Navy)

The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving)
1046433 The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Navy in 1887)

Alexandria, Ironclads which took part in the Bombardment, 11 July (engraving)
1060969 Alexandria, Ironclads which took part in the Bombardment, 11 July (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandria)

Our Navy, New Style, the "Inflexible"(engraving)
1059260 Our Navy, New Style, the " Inflexible" (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Navy, New Style, the " Inflexible")

The War with China, Memorable Ocean Steam Voyage (engraving)
1587620 The War with China, Memorable Ocean Steam Voyage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War with China, Memorable Ocean Steam Voyage)

The Loss of the Victoria (engraving)
1627239 The Loss of the Victoria (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Loss of the Victoria)

Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard, Stern View of the Ship (engraving)
1106049 Launch of the Inflexible at Portsmouth Dockyard, Stern View of the Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August, 1853 (engraving)
1097553 The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August, 1853 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August)

The Naval Manoeuvres, the Great Battle off Belfast (engraving)
1048335 The Naval Manoeuvres, the Great Battle off Belfast (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres, the Great Battle off Belfast)

The Turkish Fleet in the Bosphorus; The Combined English and French Fleets in Besika Bay (engraving)
1097554 The Turkish Fleet in the Bosphorus; The Combined English and French Fleets in Besika Bay (engraving) by English School

A Pleasure Cruise to the Mediterranean on Board the Steam Yacht "Victoria", VII
1041662 A Pleasure Cruise to the Mediterranean on Board the Steam Yacht " Victoria", VII, a Warning to Guides at Alexandria (engraving) by English School

Hms Inflexible. Invincible Class Battlecruiser Of The British Royal Navy. From The Book Our Own Magazine Published 1885

Boats From The British Battle Cuiser Inflexible Rescuing German Survivors From The Gneisenau After The Falklands Action During World War I. From The Illustrated War News, 1915

Allied warships, Dardanelles, February 1915, WW1
Allied warships which took part in the bombardment of the Dardanelles in February 1915. They are: HMS Dublin, Euryalus, Cornwallis, Amethyst, Sapphire, Vengeance, Lord Nelson, Implacable, Agamemnon

Battle of the Falkland Islands by G. H. Davis
The Battle of the Falkland Islands -- how Admiral von Spees squadron was sunk, the German cruiser Dresden alone escaping. Showing the action between the German cruiser Leipzig

The worlds largest monoplane. First photograph of the Beardmore Inflexible, the largest all metal monoplane in the world. 4 April 1928

Card commemorating Falkland Islands naval battle, WW1
Card commemorating Falkland Islands naval battle on 8 December 1914, when the British navy sank four German warships (Scharnhorst, Leipzig, Nurnberg and Gneisenau)

Virgo is the sixth astrological sign of the Zodiac. Its symbol is the virgin or maiden

THE QUEEN AT MENTONE: 1. The Monastery of the Annunciation; 2. H.M.S. Inflexible in Harbour: " A Royal Salute" ; 3. H.M. Gunboat Cygnet in the Harbour

Source Size = 3784 x 2525
The War in Egypt: after the Bombardment of Alexandria: the Effect of the Shells from H.M.s. " superb" and " inflexible" on the Guns in Fort Pharos

The New War Ship of the British Navy, H. M
The New War Ship of the British Navy, H.M.s. Inflexible: Looking over the Turret from the Fore Bridge: Sighting the Guns from the Manholes in the Turret, 1882

The New War Ship of the British Navy, H. M. s. Inflexible: the Turret below the Deck
The New War Ship of the British Navy, H.M.s. Inflexible: the Turret below the Deck, Showing the Method of Loading the Guns, 1882

Launch of H. M. s. Inflexible, at Portsmouth: the Vessel Leaving the Ways. Engraving 1876
LAUNCH OF H.M.S. INFLEXIBLE, AT PORTSMOUTH: THE VESSEL LEAVING THE WAYS. ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

The Inflexible being Towed to her Moorings. Engraving 1876, Uk, Britain, British
THE INFLEXIBLE BEING TOWED TO HER MOORINGS. ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

The Princess Louise at Portsmouth, Christening of the Inflexible, Engraving 1876
THE PRINCESS LOUISE AT PORTSMOUTH, CHRISTENING OF THE INFLEXIBLE, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Launch of the New Ironclad inflexible at Portsmouth, Uk, 1876: 1. H. R
LAUNCH OF THE NEW IRONCLAD " INFLEXIBLE" AT PORTSMOUTH, UK, 1876: 1. H.R.H. The Princess Louise Examining the Launching Apparatus. 2. The Vessel Leaving the " Ways."

OUR NAVY, NEW STYLE: THE INFLEXIBLE, UK, 1876
OUR NAVY, NEW STYLE: THE " INFLEXIBLE", UK, 1876

HMS Inflexible
March 1919: Bridge of the British battlecruiser His Majestys Ship Inflexible at Sheerness, Kent. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Inflexible Being Towed To Her Moorings. Engraving 1876, UK, Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

The New War Ship Of The British Navy, H.m.s. Inflexible: The Torpedo Room: Placing A " whitehead" In The Pneumatic Tube (9 Feet Under Water) For Launching, 1882

Launch of H. M. s. Inflexible, at Portsmouth: the Vessel Leaving the Ways. Engraving 1876
LAUNCH OF H.M.S. INFLEXIBLE, AT PORTSMOUTH: THE VESSEL LEAVING THE WAYS. ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

The Princess Louise at Portsmouth, Christening of the Inflexible, Engraving 1876
THE PRINCESS LOUISE AT PORTSMOUTH, CHRISTENING OF THE INFLEXIBLE, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

The New War Ship of the British Navy, H. M. s. Inflexible: the conning Tower
The New War Ship of the British Navy, H.M.s. Inflexible: the " conning" Tower (Forward) Containing the " armor Cross", 1882

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"Inflexible: The Unyielding Power of a British Battlecruiser in WW1" During the tumultuous years of World War 1, the HMS Inflexible stood as a symbol of unwavering strength and resilience. This formidable British battlecruiser, along with its counterpart HMS Indomitable, played a crucial role in numerous historic events. Amidst the chaos of war, an amusing incident occurred at a dinner party when a man clumsily fell off a broken chair. It was moments like these that reminded us how even the most inflexible objects can unexpectedly give way under pressure. But on the high seas, there was no room for such mishaps. The HMS Inflexible sailed proudly through treacherous waters, showcasing its indomitable spirit and unyielding determination to protect its crew and country. One notable chapter in this battlecruiser's history unfolded during Allied warships' daring campaign in the Dardanelles in February 1915. Alongside other vessels like Atropos, it faced intense enemy fire while steadfastly pushing forward towards victory. In times of crisis, leaders have often sought refuge behind impenetrable walls or made choices that could save them from peril. A gravure depicting a king who might have saved himself serves as a reminder that flexibility is sometimes necessary for survival. The importance of maintaining strong naval defenses became evident during "The Crisis in Egypt. " As tensions rose in the East, Britain relied on their fleet to safeguard their interests against any threat - an inflexible force ready to defend at all costs. History also remembers Selim I as Yavuz - "the Grim" Sultan who ruled with an iron fist from 1512-1520. His reign exemplified inflexibility personified; his actions etched into time forevermore.