Merchantman Collection

French frigate, 1700s
Armed French frigate of the 18th century. Hand-colored woodcut of an illustration

The pirates ruse luring a merchantman in the olden days. Date c1896 Feb. 21

BEA Vickers Merchantman G-APEO outside the BEA Cargocentre
BEA Vickers Merchantman, G-APEO, outside the BEA Cargocentre. circa 1970. Date: 1970

The pirates' ruse luring a merchantman in the olden days, 1896 (b/w print) (black and white print)
1574436 The pirates' ruse luring a merchantman in the olden days, 1896 (b/w print) (black and white print); (add.info)

An English Merchantman of around 1620. From The Romance of the Merchant Ship, published 1931
3058543 An English Merchantman of around 1620. From The Romance of the Merchant Ship, published 1931.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

A Merchantman making for the Thames, 1850
3331132 A Merchantman making for the Thames, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Merchantman making for the Thames, London. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Merchantman making for the Thames, 1850
3330777 A Merchantman making for the Thames, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Merchantman making for the Thames, London. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A merchantman, 1850
3330718 A merchantman, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a merchantman, a ship carrying merchandise. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The New Ship "City of Mobile", 1856. Creator: Unknown. The New Ship "City of Mobile", 1856
The New Ship "City of Mobile", 1856. This noble merchantman has just arrived in the East India Docks, Blackwall [on the Thames in London], from the United States

Vickers Type 953C Merchantman G-APEJ (msn 713), of Air Bridge Carriers, at East Midlands Airport (Castle Donington), in January 1977. Date: 1969

Sailing ship, Merchantmen making for the Thames under full sail, 19th Century Maritime history
Vintage illustration Sailing ship, Merchantmen making foir the Thames under full sail, 19th Century Maritime history, Change of wind in the Downs

Merchantman under Full Sail (engraving)
3655669 Merchantman under Full Sail (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merchantman under Full Sail)

Captain Lemuel Gulliver at sea on his merchant ship, from French Edition of
3514770 Captain Lemuel Gulliver at sea on his merchant ship, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Gavarni

Liverpool Harbour, 1840 (oil on panel)
PEM216829 Liverpool Harbour, 1840 (oil on panel) by Salmon, Robert (1775-1848); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; American, out of copyright

How Germany treats neutral commerce, torpedo WW1
How Germany treats neutral commerce in the First World War. A German torpedo just about to strike a merchantman. 1915

Merchantmen Off Boston Harbor, 1863 (oil on canvas)
2652555 Merchantmen Off Boston Harbor, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Fitz Henry (1804-65); 61.6x100 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; eShelburne Museum; Museum purchase

The Spanish-American War, Manoeuvring in Cuban Water (litho)
1039562 The Spanish-American War, Manoeuvring in Cuban Water (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War, Manoeuvring in Cuban Water)

A Spanish merchantman being chased by a pirate (colour litho)
2801129 A Spanish merchantman being chased by a pirate (colour litho) by Williams, George Alfred (1875-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Spanish merchantman being chased by a pirate)

The War of the Mines (Colour Litho)
2783960 The War of the Mines (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mine War)

Vickers 953C Merchantman G-APES (msn 721, of British Airways Cargo. The Merchantman freighters were converted from passenger carrying Vanguards)

Miles M. 71 Merchantman U-21
The sole Miles M.71 Merchantman U-21 (msn 6695), at Woodley aerodrome, with stored unwanted Miles M.33 Monitor target-tugs in the background

A Merchant Man Careened for Caulking the Hull, 17th century. Creator: Reinier Zeeman
A Merchant Man Careened for Caulking the Hull, 17th century

Merchantman - G-AXNT
Vickers Merchantman - G-AXNT of Invicta Air Cargo (freighter conversion of Vickers Vanguard). Date: 1980s

Royal navy cutter about to examine a ships papers, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Ceaseless vigil was maintained on the high seas by Britains sailors

Lieut. Bell, R. N. R. captain of the Thordis, being presented by the Lord Mayor of London with the r
Lieut. Bell, RNR captain of the Thordis, being presented by the Lord Mayor of London with a reward, 1915. Offered to the captain and crew of the first British merchantman to sink a German submarine

The merchant navy of old Japan: a trading ship under the old regime, 1907. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 1, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A

The Nashville destroying a federal merchantman, American Civil War, 1861-1862 (c1880). Built as a passenger steamer, the Nashville was converted into a warship by the Confederates when the Civil War

Merchantmen and other shipping in the English Channel, 19th century. Artist: George Chambers
Merchantmen and other shipping in the English Channel, 19th century. Painting by George Chambers (1803-1840), arguably the foremost painter of maritime subjects of the 19th century

Illustration depicting a Merchantman making for the Thames, London. Dated 19th Century

Ships Careened for Caulking the Hull, 17th century. Creator: Reinier Zeeman
Ships Careened for Caulking the Hull, 17th century

Cutty Sark under Anchor
The tea clipper Cutty Sark under anchor. Whilst undergoing restoration in dry dock in Greenwich London in May 2007 the ship was badly damaged by fire

WW1 - Sinking Svionia the merchantman - Baltics Sea, 1915
WW1 - The first German merchant ship victim Svionia, was sunk by the gunfire off Sassnitz in the western Baltic. The men from two smaller boats and a submarine

Twiss, Peter test pilot flew Hurricanes catapulted from merchantman

Merchant Ship Fighter Unit by G. H. Davis
The Merchant Ship Fighter Unit (MSFU) at work during the Second World War: a system which was able to defeat the long-range bomber

British destroyers v. German U-boat by G. H. Davis
The long arm of the Royal Navy: a German U-boat meets its end in the Atlantic, British destroyers having picked up its trail 120 miles away

Bomber v. warship and merchantman by G. H. Davis
Bomber versus warship and merchantman: difficulties confronting any German attempt at aerial blockade during the Second World War. Date: 1940

Richard Hornby
RICHARD HORNBY Heroic seaman of Stokesley, captain of the merchantman Isabella which successfully withstood a French attack on 1st June 1744. Date: CIRCA 1744

Captain Lewis Chasing Merchantman Pirates Spanish Main series
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Destruction of the Federal Merchantman Harvey Birch by the Confederate War Sloop Nashville

The Nashville Destroying a Federal Merchantman, American Civil War, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

BEA Vickers Merchantman outside the BEA Cargocentre. circa 1970. Date: 1970

Vickers Merchantman - all-cargo conversion
Vickers Merchantman, an all-cargo conversion of the Vanguard, belonging to BEA Cargo

The Nashville Destroying a Federal Merchantman, American Civil War, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

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"Merchantman: A Glimpse into the Rich Maritime History of the 1700s to 19th Century" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of merchantmen, French frigates that sailed the seas during the 1700s. These majestic vessels were a symbol of power and trade, carrying precious cargo across vast oceans. One such notable ship was the BEA Vickers Merchantman G-APEO, proudly stationed outside the BEA Cargocentre. This remarkable aircraft, known as Vickers Type 953C Merchantman G-APEJ, played a significant role in revolutionizing air transportation. But let us not forget their predecessors - sailing ships that dominated maritime history. Picture merchantmen making their way towards London's bustling Thames under full sail, showcasing their impressive speed and agility. In an era where wind dictated every move at sea, witness a dramatic scene unfold as a change of wind sweeps through "The Downs, " altering course for these mighty vessels with precision. Danger lurked on these treacherous waters too. Imagine sailors' alarm when they spot mines ahead - captured vividly in a striking color lithograph titled "Alt. Mines in sight. " Envision another breathtaking moment frozen in time - an engraving depicting a merchantman gracefully gliding through turbulent waves under full sail. The sheer beauty and grandeur are awe-inspiring. Literature enthusiasts may recall Captain Lemuel Gulliver's adventures at sea aboard his trusty merchant ship from the French edition of Jonathan Swift's renowned novel "Gulliver's Travels. " Join him on his extraordinary journey across unknown lands. Transport yourself to Liverpool Harbour circa 1840 through an exquisite oil painting on panel. Witness bustling activity as merchantmen docked alongside each other while trading goods from distant shores. However, not all tales were filled with tranquility; war had its grip even on neutral commerce.