Quarterdeck Collection

The bombardment of Algiers, 1816 (colour aquatint)
1579752 The bombardment of Algiers, 1816 (colour aquatint); (add.info.: Coloured aquatint of the bombardment of Algiers on the quarterdeck of the Queen Charlotte. Print by J. Jenkins)

U.S.S. Kentucky, inspection on quarter deck, 1900 or 1901. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. Kentucky, inspection on quarter deck, 1900 or 1901

U.S.S. New Orleans, looking forward from quarter-deck, 1900 or 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. New Orleans, looking forward from quarter-deck, 1900 or 1901

U.S.S. Iowa, looking forward from quarter deck at inspection, between 1897 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Iowa, looking forward from quarter deck at inspection, between 1897 and 1901

Quarter-Deck of an Emigrant Ship - Roll-Call, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Quarter-Deck of an Emigrant Ship - Roll-Call, 1850. Emigrants leaving Britain for the colonies: United States, Canada, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand

The Right Side of the Quarterdeck with Cargo for the Anadyr Expedition, 1889. Creator: Unknown
The Right Side of the Quarterdeck with Cargo for the Anadyr Expedition, 1889. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs that document the Arctic voyage in 1889 of

The Left Side of the Quarterdeck with Cargo for the Anadyr Expedition, 1889. Creator: Unknown
The Left Side of the Quarterdeck with Cargo for the Anadyr Expedition, 1889. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs that document the Arctic voyage in 1889 of the clipper

The deck of HMS Victory, 1805. Artist: Newton & Co
The deck of HMS Victory, 1805. Scen during the Battle of Trafalgar, at which Victory was Admiral Lord Nelsons flagship. The British defeated a combined French and Spanish fleet

The Quarter Deck of a P and O Steamer, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Quarter Deck of a P and O Steamer, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Captain Newcome is shaved roughly before being dunked in a tub of bilge water on the Equator
6337354 Captain Newcome is shaved roughly before being dunked in a tub of bilge water on the Equator by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Midshipman Newcome transferred by rowboat to HMS Vanguard
Midshipman Newcome transferred by rowboat to the HMS Vanguard near Gibraltar. Johnny in disgrace sent to another ship. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Charles Williams

Midshipman Newcome bowing as he leaves dinner in the captains cabin, HMS Victory. Captain Spring, Admiral Hearty and other offiicers drink wine after dinner

Johnny in the West Indies pursued by a black squadron
English Navy officer fleeing from an angry Massa planter and Quashee enslaved men barndishing cudgels in Jamaica. Captain Newcome waves his bicorn at a rowboat in the bay

Nelsons Chase after the French Fleet, 1805 (litho)
3638352 Nelsons Chase after the French Fleet, 1805 (litho) by Davidson, Thomas (fl.1863-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nelsons Chase after the French Fleet)

Captain Spring makes Midshipman Newcome his aide-de-camp and hands him his sword on the quarterdeck of HMS Victory
6337339 Captain Spring makes Midshipman Newcome his aide-de-camp and hands him his sword on the quarterdeck of HMS Victory by Williams

The Naval Mobilisation (engraving)
1041518 The Naval Mobilisation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Mobilisation)

French Navy (coloured engraving)
5998752 French Navy (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Navy. Print published by Pellerin & Cie, Imagerie D Epinal)

The Grand Duke Constantine of Russia and Suite, on the Quarterdeck of the "General-Admiral"(engraving)
1098191 The Grand Duke Constantine of Russia and Suite, on the Quarterdeck of the " General-Admiral" (engraving) by English School

Admiral Lord Nelson mortallly wounded on the Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, (1805), 1816
Admiral Lord Nelson mortallly wounded on the quarter deck of the Victory in the Battle of Trafalgar, (1805), 1816. Thomas Hardy with Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

Admiral Lord Nelson wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. Artist: Newton & Co
Admiral Lord Nelson wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. Nelson (1758-1805) on the quarterdeck of his flagship, HMS Victory, after being fatally wounded by a shot from a French sharpshooter

A holophote on board HMS Imperieuse, 1896. Artist: A Debenham
A holophote on board HMS Imperieuse, 1896. A holophote is a lamp which incorporates lenses or reflectors to collect the light and throw it in a particular direction. They are used in lighthouses

Admiral Lord Walter Kerr and his officers on the quarterdeck of his flagship, HMS Majestic, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Admiral Lord Walter Kerr and his officers on the quarterdeck of his flagship, HMS Majestic, 1896. Kerr (1839-1927) commanded the Channel Squadron from 1895 until 1897

Nelson and the signal, Battle of Copenhagen, 1801. Nelson won a victory over the Danish-Norrwegian fleet at the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801 after disregarding the order of his superior

Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805. Admiral Lord Nelson (1758-1805) on the deck of HMS Victory during the battle where the British navy decisively defeated the Franco-Spanish fleet

Lord Howard of Effingham on the quarterdeck of the Ark Royal
Engraving of Lord Howard of Effingham, Admiral of the English Fleet, knighting some of his captains for their distinguished action in attacking the Spanish Armada

George VI on board HMS Duke of York, Scapa Flow, WW2
King George VI on the quarterdeck of HMS Duke of York, Scapa Flow, WW2. With him are Rear-Admiral J G Glennie, Rear-Admiral R L Burnett, Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, Vice-Admiral Sir Henry Moore

HMS Marlborough - X and Y Twin Gun Turrets fitted with BL 13.5-inch Mk V naval guns. HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, named in honour of John Churchill

Men battling on deck of sailing ship

Source Size = 3924 x 2406
Fire over Cronstadt, Seen from the Quarterdeck of " the Caesar"

The Aftercastle of Le Soleil Royal (w / c on paper)
XIR238728 The Aftercastle of Le Soleil Royal (w/c on paper) by Berain, Jean I (the Elder) (1640-1711); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: named after Louis XIV)

Linnaeus Tripe (British, 1822-1902), Quarterdeck of H. M. S. Impregnable, 1853-1854
Linnaeus Tripe (British, 1822-1902), Quarterdeck of H.M.S. Impregnable, 1853-1854, salted paper print

Quarterdeck of H. M. S. Beagle, on which Charles Darwin sailed 1831 to 1836
DARWIN: H.M.S. BEAGLE. Quarterdeck of H.M.S. Beagle, on which Charles Darwin sailed 1831 to 1836

Admiral Sturdee on the quarterdeck - HMS Hercules
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Frederick Charles Doveton Sturdee (18591925) on the quarterdeck of the HMS Hercules as Flag Officer Commanding the Fourth Battle Squadron. Date: 1916

Taking the Roll Call on an Emigrant Ship, 1850
Engraving showing the passengers of an emigrant ship gathered on the quarterdeck for the roll call, 1850

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"The Quarterdeck: A Glimpse into Naval History" Step aboard the deck of HMS Victory in 1805, as depicted by Newton & Co. Feel the weight of history as you witness the commanding presence of Captain Newcome being shaved roughly before his equatorial baptism in a tub of bilge water. Experience the transfer of Midshipman Newcome from one vessel to another, rowboat cutting through choppy waters, as he embarks on a new chapter aboard HMS Vanguard. Witness his humble bow as he leaves dinner, displaying respect and discipline ingrained in every sailor's heart. Join Johnny in the West Indies, where adventure awaits him amidst pursuit by a black squadron. Feel the tension rise during Nelson's chase after the French Fleet in 1805, captured vividly through lithography. Onboard HMS Victory's quarterdeck, witness Captain Spring bestowing honor upon Midshipman Newcome by making him his aide-de-camp and entrusting him with his sword. The scene symbolizes trust and camaraderie that define naval life. Explore further into naval mobilization through engravings depicting both the French Navy and Admiral Lord Nelson mortally wounded at Trafalgar. These images provide glimpses into significant moments that shaped maritime warfare. Lastly, stand witness to grandeur on "General-Admiral, " where Grand Duke Constantine of Russia and Suite grace its quarterdeck with their presence. Marvel at this meeting point between power and elegance. The quarterdeck serves not only as a physical space but also represents tradition, bravery, sacrifice, and unity within naval history, and is here that legends are born; it is here that stories unfold; it is here that heroes emerge from ordinary men who sail across vast oceans to protect their nations' interests.