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"Sailors: Guardians of the Seas and Defenders of Nations" From the iconic Royal Navy recruitment posters to historic naval battles

Background imageSailors Collection: Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint)

Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint)
7342011 Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint) by Dawe, Henry (1790-1848) (after); 16.2x12.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: England - Plate 12.' A Greenwich Pensioner with wooden leg leaning on a stick (aquatint)

England - Plate 12.' A Greenwich Pensioner with wooden leg leaning on a stick (aquatint)
7342010 England - Plate 12.' A Greenwich Pensioner with wooden leg leaning on a stick (aquatint) by Murray, John (19th century); 32.9x24.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: Uniforms of the Royal Navy no 6: Clerk, Second Master and A.B. Seaman, 1849 (coloured aquatint)

Uniforms of the Royal Navy no 6: Clerk, Second Master and A.B. Seaman, 1849 (coloured aquatint)
7341784 Uniforms of the Royal Navy no 6: Clerk, Second Master and A.B. Seaman, 1849 (coloured aquatint) by Ubsdell, Richard (fl.1828-63); 41x27.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: 600 lives rescued from the 'Connaught' by the American ship 'Minnie Shiffe'r in the Atlantic

600 lives rescued from the 'Connaught' by the American ship 'Minnie Shiffe'r in the Atlantic
7341905 600 lives rescued from the 'Connaught' by the American ship 'Minnie Shiffe'r in the Atlantic, 8 October 1860, 19th century (watercolour) by Brierly

Background imageSailors Collection: The Baltic fleet at night with ship's boats in the foreground, 19th century (watercolour, graphite)

The Baltic fleet at night with ship's boats in the foreground, 19th century (watercolour, graphite)
7341904 The Baltic fleet at night with ship's boats in the foreground, 19th century (watercolour, graphite) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 25.6x43.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: 'No.22 is a view of the Port side of the ship with an effect of sunrise in February 1837

'No.22 is a view of the Port side of the ship with an effect of sunrise in February 1837
7341721 'No.22 is a view of the Port side of the ship with an effect of sunrise in February 1837 and shewing the state of the snow walls at that time', 1837 (watercolour) by Smyth

Background imageSailors Collection: 'One more step, Mr Hands, and I'll blow your brains out', 19th century (engraving)

'One more step, Mr Hands, and I'll blow your brains out', 19th century (engraving)
7339224 'One more step, Mr Hands, and I'll blow your brains out', 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: So the Treasure was Divided, early 20th century (book illustration)

So the Treasure was Divided, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339189 So the Treasure was Divided, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); 8x23x8.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: Scrimshaw whale tooth 'The Sailor Boy', mid 19th century (whale tooth)

Scrimshaw whale tooth "The Sailor Boy", mid 19th century (whale tooth)
7339166 Scrimshaw whale tooth "The Sailor Boy", mid 19th century (whale tooth) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 8x23x8.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: James, Duke of York (1633-1701), 1672-73 (oil on canvas)

James, Duke of York (1633-1701), 1672-73 (oil on canvas)
7337943 James, Duke of York (1633-1701), 1672-73 (oil on canvas) by Gascar, Henri (1634/5-1701); 228.6x162.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.late 19th century (watercolour, ivory, silver)

Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.late 19th century (watercolour, ivory, silver, pearl, emerald, leather)
7340096 Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.late 19th century (watercolour, ivory, silver, pearl, emerald, leather) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 5.1x4.3 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageSailors Collection: Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801 (watercolour, ivory, gold, pearl)

Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801 (watercolour, ivory, gold, pearl)
7340094 Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801 (watercolour, ivory, gold, pearl) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810) (after); 4.6x4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: Annapolis Royal, 1781 (pen, ink)

Annapolis Royal, 1781 (pen, ink)
7340408 Annapolis Royal, 1781 (pen, ink) by DesBarres, Joseph Frederick Wallet (1721-1824); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: J.F.W)

Background imageSailors Collection: Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, c.1833 (wool, cotton, brass)

Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, c.1833 (wool, cotton, brass)
7339905 Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1833, c.1833 (wool, cotton, brass) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 50.2x44.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Background imageSailors Collection: 'Horatio Nelson Esqr..', 1797 (coloured engraving)

'Horatio Nelson Esqr..', 1797 (coloured engraving)
7341651 'Horatio Nelson Esqr..', 1797 (coloured engraving) by Rigaud, John Francis (1742-1810) (after); 18.9x13.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) (etching)

Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) (etching)
7341649 Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) (etching) by Grignion, Charles (1717-1810); 28.6x22.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Charles Grignion (artist) Earl Nelson [sic]

Background imageSailors Collection: Isle of Dogs as seen from the docks at Rotherhithe, 1821 (aquatint, coloured)

Isle of Dogs as seen from the docks at Rotherhithe, 1821 (aquatint, coloured)
7341611 Isle of Dogs as seen from the docks at Rotherhithe, 1821 (aquatint, coloured) by Timms, W. (19th century); 18.3x25 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: W. H)

Background imageSailors Collection: Western Front, late 19th century (glass)

Western Front, late 19th century (glass)
7341213 Western Front, late 19th century (glass) by British School, (19th century); 8.2x10.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: 'Scillonian', late 19th century (glass)

'Scillonian', late 19th century (glass)
7341209 'Scillonian', late 19th century (glass) by British School, (19th century); 8.2x10.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: Some of the crew from the sailing barque 'Queen Margaret' (1893), 1913 (glass negative)

Some of the crew from the sailing barque 'Queen Margaret' (1893), 1913 (glass negative)
7341204 Some of the crew from the sailing barque 'Queen Margaret' (1893), 1913 (glass negative) by British School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: A ship stuck in the ice with two members of crew fixing the ship into ice with four fastenings

A ship stuck in the ice with two members of crew fixing the ship into ice with four fastenings, 1850 (watercolour)
7340763 A ship stuck in the ice with two members of crew fixing the ship into ice with four fastenings, 1850 (watercolour) by Harrison, Edward Newell (c.1791-1854); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: Darling and his Daughter, Grace, off to the wreck of the Forfarshire

Darling and his Daughter, Grace, off to the wreck of the Forfarshire. Keeper of the Longstone Lighthouse in the Farne
7342624 Darling and his Daughter, Grace, off to the wreck of the Forfarshire. Keeper of the Longstone Lighthouse in the Farne Islands (engraving) by Carmichael

Background imageSailors Collection: Photograph of Scientists and Officers on Board the Challenger

Photograph of Scientists and Officers on Board the Challenger. Scientific discovery expedition of HMS Challenger (1858)
7342584 Photograph of Scientists and Officers on Board the Challenger. Scientific discovery expedition of HMS Challenger (1858) 1872-76, album of Assistant Paymaster John Hynes

Background imageSailors Collection: A youth rescued from a shark, 1779 (mezzotint)

A youth rescued from a shark, 1779 (mezzotint)
7342164 A youth rescued from a shark, 1779 (mezzotint) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815) (after); 50.8x61.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: Portrait of John Adams, alias John Wilkinson, Petty Officer, aged 78 (watercolour)

Portrait of John Adams, alias John Wilkinson, Petty Officer, aged 78 (watercolour)
7342079 Portrait of John Adams, alias John Wilkinson, Petty Officer, aged 78 (watercolour) by Cruikshank, Frederic (1800-68); 44.7x32.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: A master and commander with a sloop of war, 1777 (coloured etching)

A master and commander with a sloop of war, 1777 (coloured etching)
7341789 A master and commander with a sloop of war, 1777 (coloured etching) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 30.1x24.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: D)

Background imageSailors Collection: 'The Royal Navy. No 3. Doctor. Boatswain. Master', 1849 (coloured aquatint)

'The Royal Navy. No 3. Doctor. Boatswain. Master', 1849 (coloured aquatint)
7341781 'The Royal Navy. No 3. Doctor. Boatswain. Master', 1849 (coloured aquatint) by Ubsdell, Richard (fl.1828-63); 48.9x33.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: 'The Mess Kid. A sailor's life at sea. no 2', 19th century (coloured lithograph)

'The Mess Kid. A sailor's life at sea. no 2', 19th century (coloured lithograph)
7341769 'The Mess Kid. A sailor's life at sea. no 2', 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Kohler, W. (fl.1838); 34.8x24 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: W)

Background imageSailors Collection: HMS 'Audacious' sinking off Loch Swilly after striking a mine, 27 October 1914

HMS 'Audacious' sinking off Loch Swilly after striking a mine, 27 October 1914
7341751 HMS 'Audacious' sinking off Loch Swilly after striking a mine, 27 October 1914, early 20th century (watercolour) by Wyllie

Background imageSailors Collection: British man of war and other vessels in an anchorage, with ship's boats in the foreground

British man of war and other vessels in an anchorage, with ship's boats in the foreground
7341743 British man of war and other vessels in an anchorage, with ship's boats in the foreground, c.1798-1805 (watercolour) by Tandy, D

Background imageSailors Collection: Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800 (oil on canvas)

Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800 (oil on canvas)
7337997 Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Head, Guy (1753-1800) (attr)

Background imageSailors Collection: Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), 1800 (oil on canvas)

Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), 1800 (oil on canvas)
7337986 Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), 1800 (oil on canvas) by Abbott, Lemuel Francis (c.1760-1803); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: Thomas Cavendish, Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins, 17th century (oil on canvas)

Thomas Cavendish, Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337860 Thomas Cavendish, Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 149.5x159 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: Green (Edible) Turtle - Chelonia mydas - coming ashore to lay their eggs and being caught

Green (Edible) Turtle - Chelonia mydas - coming ashore to lay their eggs and being caught and turned over by sailors
530271 Green (Edible) Turtle - Chelonia mydas - coming ashore to lay their eggs and being caught and turned over by sailors. Turtle meat greatly prized

Background imageSailors Collection: On a battleship: the after deck, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub

On a battleship: the after deck, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400488 On a battleship: the after deck, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Background imageSailors Collection: From the after deck of a battleship, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub

From the after deck of a battleship, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC403997 From the after deck of a battleship, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho) by Bone

Background imageSailors Collection: Off Havre: taking the pilot aboard a hospital ship, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub

Off Havre: taking the pilot aboard a hospital ship, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC403994 Off Havre: taking the pilot aboard a hospital ship, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Background imageSailors Collection: The Bridge of a Merchant Ship at Sea, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub

The Bridge of a Merchant Ship at Sea, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC403999 The Bridge of a Merchant Ship at Sea, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Background imageSailors Collection: Sinking of HMS Rawalpindi, 1939 (colour litho)

Sinking of HMS Rawalpindi, 1939 (colour litho)
8675917 Sinking of HMS Rawalpindi, 1939 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sinking of the British armed merchant cruiser HMS Rawalpindi by the German)

Background imageSailors Collection: Christmas Day Gifts Certificate, 1915 (colour litho)

Christmas Day Gifts Certificate, 1915 (colour litho)
8673081 Christmas Day Gifts Certificate, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Day Gifts Certificate, 1915)

Background imageSailors Collection: A youthful hero (engraving)

A youthful hero (engraving)
8672595 A youthful hero (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A youthful hero, young man steering a ship in a storm)

Background imageSailors Collection: The Press Gang in the 'Good Old Days' (engraving)

The Press Gang in the 'Good Old Days' (engraving)
8672578 The Press Gang in the 'Good Old Days' (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Press Gang in the 'Good Old Days')

Background imageSailors Collection: Scene from 'A Dutch Picture', by Longfellow (litho)

Scene from "A Dutch Picture", by Longfellow (litho)
8672616 Scene from "A Dutch Picture", by Longfellow (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from "A Dutch Picture")

Background imageSailors Collection: The First Shot: scene on board a Japanese battleship going into action (litho)

The First Shot: scene on board a Japanese battleship going into action (litho)
8655642 The First Shot: scene on board a Japanese battleship going into action (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Shot)

Background imageSailors Collection: Kamimura Hikonojo, Japanese admiral (litho)

Kamimura Hikonojo, Japanese admiral (litho)
8655616 Kamimura Hikonojo, Japanese admiral (litho) by Koekkoek, Hermanus Willem (1867-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kamimura Hikonojo (1849-1916)

Background imageSailors Collection: Hearts of Oak (colour litho)

Hearts of Oak (colour litho)
8655818 Hearts of Oak (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hearts of Oak. Lyrics and sheet music from the march of the Royal Navy)

Background imageSailors Collection: A dream of heaven (colour litho)

A dream of heaven (colour litho)
8656825 A dream of heaven (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dream of heaven. Special cuddling department. Admission free)

Background imageSailors Collection: The Royal Marines (colour photo)

The Royal Marines (colour photo)
8668597 The Royal Marines (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Marines)



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"Sailors: Guardians of the Seas and Defenders of Nations" From the iconic Royal Navy recruitment posters to historic naval battles, they have always played a vital role in shaping history. The HMS Worcester, nestled in Greenhithe, Kent, stands as a testament to the rich maritime heritage that has captivated generations. In times of war, British Royal Navy recruitment posters during World War I called upon brave souls to join their ranks and defend their country with unwavering loyalty. These powerful images inspired countless individuals to answer the call of duty and embark on an extraordinary journey at sea. The Battle of Trafalgar immortalized on canvas forever captures the bravery and sacrifice displayed by sailors who fought valiantly against formidable odds. This monumental victory solidified Britain's dominance over the seas and secured its place as a global superpower. During World War I, British submarine HMS E6 silently patrolled beneath treacherous waters, showcasing the ingenuity and resilience possessed by these seafaring warriors. Their stealthy operations proved instrumental in turning tides amidst one of history's most devastating conflicts. Centuries before, engraving depicted the sinking of Mary Rose during the Battle of Solent in 1545 - a poignant reminder that even great vessels can succumb to nature's wrath. Yet from such tragedies arose lessons learned that shaped future naval strategies for generations to come. In times when financial support was crucial for national security efforts, National Savings Group wartime poster urged citizens to contribute towards safeguarding their beloved nation – emphasizing how every individual had a part to play in supporting those who sailed into harm's way. Across oceans afar, promotional recruitment cards beckoned young men across borders; U. S. Navy sought brave souls willing to embrace adventure while defending freedom on distant shores. Such calls transcended nationality as they united diverse nations under one common purpose – protecting liberty from tyranny's grasp.