Marines Collection

Join the Royal Marines Poster
Join the Royal Marines recruitment poster for the navy

Saint Anthony of Padua preaching to the fishes, 1779. Painting by Bernardo Rodriguez. Quito School. Colonial baroque. Painting. ECUADOR. PICHINCHA. Quito. Convent of San Francisco

Recruitment poster, The Royal Marines. 20th century

British Royal Marines arriving in Ostend, Belgium, WW1
A Brigade of Royal Marines march through Ostend, Belgium, greeted by local residents. The Brigade was made up of Battalions from each of the Royal Marine home divisions, Portsmouth

The Skye crofters Land League Agitation
Sketches in the Isle of Skye: the Crofters Land League. 1.Staffin, from the Bay. 2.Crofters huts in Portree. 3.Women of the crofters. 4. A Skye landlord. 5

Coronation. Royal Marine Guard of Honour march past
A contingent of The Royal Marines march into position as part of the Guard of Honour outside the west door of the Abbey. They will hold a position to the extreme right of the picture. 1953

War In Vietnam
Marines of G Company, 4th Marines are pictured climbing a hill in preparation for attack against the North Vietnamese. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

WORLD WAR I: U. S. MARINES. First in the Fight. American World War I Marine corps recruiting poster, c1918
WORLD WAR I: U.S. MARINES. First in the Fight. American World War I Marine corps recruiting poster, c1918, by James Montgomery Flagg

Recruitment poster, The Royal Marines -- Thats the life! 20th century

H. M.s Curacoa 1865
Conflicts with the savages of the New Hebrides, South Pacific Ocean. Boats of the Curacoa landing sailors and marines. A landing party of 180 seamen and marines, commanded by Captain Dent

Nelson's inshore blockading squadron at Cadiz, July 1797, c.1800 (oil on canvas)
7337682 Nelson's inshore blockading squadron at Cadiz, July 1797, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Buttersworth, Thomas (1768-1842); 63x99 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

WW1 recruitment poster, Teufel Hunden, US Marines
WW1 American recruitment poster, Teufel Hunden (Devil Dogs), German nickname for US Marines, showing a bulldog chasing a dachshund. Devil Dog Recruiting Station, Smithfield & Water Streets

SOROLLA, Joaqu�(1863-1923). Maria at the beach
SOROLLA, Joaqu� (1863-1923). Maria at the beach, Biarritz. 1905. Impressionism. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Sorolla Museum

Marine plants, leaves and seaweed, coral
Collection of marine plants, leaves and seaweed, coral

WWI: OSTEND, c1914. British Royal Marines marching through Ostend, Belgium. Photograph, c1914

WW1 recruitment poster with silhouettes
World War One recruitment poster with silhouettes -- Remember! England Expects -- the Need is Great Today.... the Navy requires you for its glorious service. Join today

Maunsell Sea Fort, Thames Estuary; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing a Sea Fort, designed by G.A. Maunsell, situated in the Thames Estuary during the Second World War, 1944

ROYAL MARINES RAISE UNION JACK OVER THE FALKLAND ISLANDS 1982

WW1 - U-14 rammed by British steam trawler, the Oceanic II
WW1 - SM U-14 was one of the 329 submarines serving in the Imperial German Navy in World War I. On the 5th June 1915, U-14 was disabled by gunfire from armed British trawler, Oceanic II

American 5th Marines on a troop train, France, WW1
American 5th Marines travelling on a troop train soon after arriving in France during the First World War. Several of them are waving to the camera. Date: June 1917

HMS Bounty
Vintage engraving showing the crew of HMS Bounty landing at Otaheite (Tahiti). HMS Bounty became infamous when on 28 April 1789 the crew mutinied

KOREAN WAR: ROCKET. A U. S. Marine Corps 24-rail T66 rocket launcher being loaded on the Korean front, early 1950s
KOREAN WAR: ROCKET. A U.S. Marine Corps 24-rail T66 rocket launcher being loaded on the Korean front, early 1950s

Iraq threat to Kuwait, 1961
Page from The Illustrated London News, 8 July 1961 reporting on the tensions in Kuwait after the Iraqi leader General Kassem had claimed Kuwait should be part of Iraq

Statues of the U.S. Marine Corps on the Iwo Jima Memorial at night in Arlington, Virginia, United States of America, North America

46 Royal Marines Commando Memorial Rots Normandy
Unusually this black marble memorial list the ages of the fallen. It commemorates the fighting in Rots and le Hamel of 11 June 1944

Russian Submarine, beached at a dockyard, probably at Sevastopol, being visited by Royal Marines, probably in 1919, during the Russian Civil War. Date: circa 1919

British ship of the line HMS Victory, 1805 (chromolitho)
2782795 British ship of the line HMS Victory, 1805 (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British ship of the line HMS Victory, 1805)

Stanislas-Charles-Henri-Laurenz Dupuy de Lome, 1930 (engraving)
8915380 Stanislas-Charles-Henri-Laurenz Dupuy de Lome, 1930 (engraving) by Thiriat, Henri (1866-97); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Dupuy de Lome)

Battle of Actium, 31 BC (colour litho)
5999000 Battle of Actium, 31 BC (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Actium, 31 BC)

Landing Craft Assault Off Southern France, 1944 (oil on canvas)
3087966 Landing Craft Assault Off Southern France, 1944 (oil on canvas) by Colville, Alex (1920-2013); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; © Canadian War Museum

Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, 1930 (engraving)
8915297 Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, 1930 (engraving) by Doby, Eugen (1834-1907); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Tegetthoff, Wilhelm von)

English two-decker Great Harry, 1555 (chromolitho)
2782793 English two-decker Great Harry, 1555 (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English two-decker Great Harry, 1555)

A German Flare Goes Up, 1944 (w/c on paper)
3087962 A German Flare Goes Up, 1944 (w/c on paper) by Colville, Alex (1920-2013); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; © Canadian War Museum

Marines aboard Prairie, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Marines aboard Prairie, 1911

Window of Mass. Hdqrs. between 1917 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Window of Mass. Hdqrs. between 1917 and c1920. Soldiers and sailors sitting in front of a window reading "Massachusetts Club for Soldiers, Sailor, and Marines."

Sir George Biddell Airy (1801-1892) as the Greenwich Time Ball, 1883 (engraving)
7339204 Sir George Biddell Airy (1801-1892) as the Greenwich Time Ball, 1883 (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); National Maritime Museum, London

A merchant captain with Elton's quadrant, c.1730 (oil on canvas)
7338091 A merchant captain with Elton's quadrant, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Vanderbank, John (1694-1739); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir James Wishart, late 17th to early 18th century (oil painting)
7338083 Sir James Wishart, late 17th to early 18th century (oil painting) by Dahl, Michael (1656-1743); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Duncan receiving the surrender of de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (oil on canvas)
7338081 Duncan receiving the surrender of de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (oil on canvas) by Orme, Daniel (1766-p.1832); 152x201 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir Charles Wager (1666-1743), 1710 (oil on canvas)
7338075 Sir Charles Wager (1666-1743), 1710 (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 142.2x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1597-1653), early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7338068 Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1597-1653), early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Lievensz, Jan (1607-74) (after); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough (1754-1834), 1821 (oil on canvas)
7338064 Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough (1754-1834), 1821 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Samuel (1780-1859); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Lord Hugh Seymour (1759-1801), 1799 (oil on canvas)
7338055 Lord Hugh Seymour (1759-1801), 1799 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 76.3x63.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Justinian Nutt (circa 1710-59), 1750s (oil on canvas)
7338004 Captain Justinian Nutt (circa 1710-59), 1750s (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801-03 (oil on canvas)
7337995 Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801-03 (oil on canvas) by Koster, Simon de (19th century); 61x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Graves (1680-1755), 1801-02 (oil on canvas)
7337914 Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Graves (1680-1755), 1801-02 (oil on canvas) by Northcote, James (1746-1831); 179x136 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir James Alexander Gordon (1782-1869), 1839 (oil on canvas)
7337913 Rear-Admiral Sir James Alexander Gordon (1782-1869), 1839 (oil on canvas) by Morton, Andrew (1802-1845); 91.7x71.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir John Fisher (1841-1920), 1902 (oil on canvas)
7337899 Admiral Sir John Fisher (1841-1920), 1902 (oil on canvas) by Cope, Arthur Stockdale (1857-1940); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Richard Edwards (1715-1795), 1780 (oil on canvas)
7337891 Admiral Richard Edwards (1715-1795), 1780 (oil on canvas) by Dance, Nathaniel (1735-1811); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain George Duff (1764-1805) (oil on canvas)
7337888 Captain George Duff (1764-1805) (oil on canvas) by Raeburn, Henry (1756-1823) (after); 91.5x71 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817), late 18th to early 19th century (oil painting)
7337886 Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817), late 18th to early 19th century (oil painting) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir William Cornwallis (1744-1819), late 18th century to early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337873 Admiral Sir William Cornwallis (1744-1819), late 18th century to early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Gardner, Daniel (1750-1805) (after); 91.7x69.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas)
7337869 Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), 1782 (oil on canvas)
7337951 Rear-Admiral Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), 1782 (oil on canvas) by Kettle, Tilly (1735-86); 244x152.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Lord George Keith Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith (1746-1823), early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337950 Admiral Lord George Keith Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith (1746-1823), early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Owen, William (1769-1825); 76.2x63 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pocock, The English fleet passing up the Sound 28 March 1801, 1802 (watercolour, linen backed)
7340915 Pocock, The English fleet passing up the Sound 28 March 1801, 1802 (watercolour, linen backed) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 52x77 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The cable-laying ship Telconia, c.1910-30 (oil on paper)
7340824 The cable-laying ship Telconia, c.1910-30 (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 51x64 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: John Everett Oil painting)

A sailing ship, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on card)
7340863 A sailing ship, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on card) by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum, London

Men in a boat near two Dutch ships, 1652 (oil on panel)
7340545 Men in a boat near two Dutch ships, 1652 (oil on panel) by Sillemans, Experiens (fl.c.1650); 28.7x39.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Ship's biscuit, 1784 (wheat)
7340661 Ship's biscuit, 1784 (wheat) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 1x9.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), in uniform, 1833-1847 (porcelain)
MMM5471534 Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), in uniform, 1833-1847 (porcelain); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Bust of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

"Portrait of the Navy Officer Juan Maria Villavicencio (1755-1830) " 1799 (painting)
AIS5339952 "Portrait of the Navy Officer Juan Maria Villavicencio (1755-1830) " 1799 (painting); Museo de Cadiz, Spain; (add.info.: painting by Picaux); © Iberfoto

The paddle steamer Ariel, 1831 (oil on canvas)
7338107 The paddle steamer Ariel, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Walters, Samuel (1811-82); 72.4x120.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Flagmen of Lowestoft: Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Teddeman (1620-1668), 1666 (oil on canvas)
7338101 Flagmen of Lowestoft: Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Teddeman (1620-1668), 1666 (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A sea officer, c.1675 (oil on canvas)
7338096 A sea officer, c.1675 (oil on canvas) by Greenhill, John (1642/9-76); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: John Greenhill A head-and-shoulders portrait)

Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas)
7338087 Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Wollaston, John (fl.1736-75) (attr.to); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339185 Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); National Maritime Museum, London

Sir Thomas Slade (fl.1703-1771), 18th century (oil on canvas)
7338059 Sir Thomas Slade (fl.1703-1771), 18th century (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir Robert Seppings (1767-1840), 1833 (oil on canvas)
7338054 Sir Robert Seppings (1767-1840), 1833 (oil on canvas) by Bradley, William (fl.1872-89); 119.9x93 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A portrait of Major-General Arthur Tooker Collins of the Marines in his full dress uniform, 1786 (oil on canvas)
7342580 A portrait of Major-General Arthur Tooker Collins of the Marines in his full dress uniform, 1786 (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Maritime Museum, London

The passenger liner Great Britain (1843) at Brandon Warf, Bristol, 1844 (salted paper print, paper)
7342531 The passenger liner Great Britain (1843) at Brandon Warf, Bristol, 1844 (salted paper print, paper) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); 6.8x8.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rocklands 1878 (gouache & watercolour)
7342620 Rocklands 1878 (gouache & watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 63.4x92 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Naves et China et Java (sailing vessel of China & Java, 1599), early 17th century (engraving, coloured)
7342518 Naves et China et Java (sailing vessel of China & Java, 1599), early 17th century (engraving, coloured) by Doetechum, Johannes Baptista van

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342606 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

PAH1228; Sketches of a battleship and two other Royal Navy vessels (drawing)
7342482 PAH1228; Sketches of a battleship and two other Royal Navy vessels (drawing) by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum, London

The English Yacht Portsmouth at Anchor, 1675 (oil on panel)
7342590 The English Yacht Portsmouth at Anchor, 1675 (oil on panel) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 74.5x95.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

HMS Trafalgar sailing into Malta Harbour with loss of her rudder head after a gale, 9 February 1852, 1852 (pen, ink)
7342252 HMS Trafalgar sailing into Malta Harbour with loss of her rudder head after a gale, 9 February 1852, 1852 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour) by Mends

HMS Trafalgar losing her rudder-head in a north-easterly gale off Malta, 1852 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour)
7342251 HMS Trafalgar losing her rudder-head in a north-easterly gale off Malta, 1852 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour) by Mends, George Pechell (1815-71); 25.5x37.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The launch of the Nelson (Br, 1814), 1814 (aquatint, coloured etching)
7342226 The launch of the Nelson (Br, 1814), 1814 (aquatint, coloured etching) by Serres, John Thomas (1759-1825) (after); 35.2x57 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The York, c.1674 (graphite, grey wash)
7342299 The York, c.1674 (graphite, grey wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 36x68.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Willem van de Velde)

The Albion Shipping Company's Ships (coloured lithograph)
7342209 The Albion Shipping Company's Ships (coloured lithograph) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (c.1819-91); 53.5x71.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Clipper ship Blackadder at sea with foremast and mainmast broken, 1895 (watercolour)
7342206 Clipper ship Blackadder at sea with foremast and mainmast broken, 1895 (watercolour) by Esposito, Gaetano (1858-1911) ; 38.4x54.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Clipper Ship Norman Court, c.1868-74 (coloured lithograph, graphite)
7342205 The Clipper Ship Norman Court, c.1868-74 (coloured lithograph, graphite) by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (c.1819-91); 49.5x68.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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Marines: Defenders of Land and Sea From the ancient tale of Saint Anthony of Padua preaching to the fishes, to modern-day conflicts like the war in Vietnam, they have always played a crucial role in safeguarding nations and their people. The Royal Marines, known for their unwavering dedication and bravery, are an epitome of this noble tradition. The iconic "Join the Royal Marines" poster stands as a testament to their enduring legacy. It beckons young men with its powerful imagery, showcasing the strength and resilience required to become part of this elite force. As they march past during coronations or arrive in distant lands like Ostend, Belgium during World War I, these marines embody honor and duty. In times of turmoil such as the Skye crofters Land League Agitation or amidst global conflicts like World War I, it is often the U. S. Marines who stand tall as pioneers on foreign shores. James Montgomery Flagg's recruitment poster captures their spirit perfectly - "First in the Fight, " it proudly proclaims. Even aboard naval vessels like H. M. S Curacoa 1865 or amidst fierce battles on land, marines remain steadfast guardians. Their presence instills confidence among sailors and soldiers alike; knowing that they can rely on these brave warriors brings solace even in times of chaos. The Teufel Hunden recruitment poster from World War I reminds us that fearlessness knows no boundaries. Whether British or American marines fighting side by side against a common enemy or marching through cities ravaged by war like Ostend in Belgium - they inspire hope amid devastation and can not just soldiers; they are ambassadors representing courage personified. They protect our seas from unseen threats while also standing firm on foreign soil when called upon. Through centuries-old tales and timeless images captured on posters throughout history, we salute these extraordinary individuals who selflessly dedicate themselves to defending our freedom.