Salvo Collection

World War II navy ship Pacific war against Japan
Vintage World War II photograph - navy ship releases a salvo in the Pacific war against Japan

North Carolina, Outer Banks, Salvo, Duck Village Outfitters store along NC Highway 12

The Sinking of the the Scharnhorst at the Battle of North
Illustration showing the German Battlecruiser Scharnhorst listing to starboard as she sank at the end of the Battle of North Cape, approximately 7.30pm on 26th December 1943

The United States Frigate President Engaging the British Squadron in 1815
496623 The United States Frigate President Engaging the British Squadron in 1815, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Fitz Henry (1804-65); 71.1x106.7 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art

How to fire a royal salute, illustration from Tratado de Artilleria
XIR217843 How to fire a royal salute, illustration from Tratado de Artilleria by Diego Ufano, Brussels, 1613 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Flemish School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

A view of HMS Howe firing her 14 inch guns near Scapa Flow. The brilliant flash from the guns which precedes the cordite smoke lasts only for a fraction of a second. October 1942

A salute by the Home Fleet, 1907 (1908). Artist: Queen Alexandra
A salute by the Home Fleet, 1907 (1908). This salute was offered to King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra as they were passing in HMS Dreadnought

The guns of the battleship HMS Nelson firing, 1937. HMS Nelson was a Nelson-class battleship of the Royal Navy built between the two World Wars

Construction of the Palacio Salvo - Montevideo, Uruguay - the scaffolding is bedecked with a wide variety of advertising hoardings and billboards. Date: 1928

Captured English Ships Four Days Battle captured ships Swiftsure
Captured English Ships after the Four Days Battle The captured ships Swiftsure Seven Oaks, Loyal George and Convertine are brought into the Goereese Gat after the Four Days Marches Battle

HMS Duke of York, 1943
Photograph showing the Royal Navy battleship HMS Duke of York firing a salvo from her after turret in 1943. The Duke of York, launched in 1940

Paris Hotel De Ville
The Hotel de Ville and la place de Greve, Paris. An artillery salvo is taking place to celebrate something

Ufos / Salvo / Wall
At Wall Township, New Jersey, 13-year old Robert J Salvo, while walking his dog, sees this UFO and luckily happens to have his camera with him, so snaps it

The Gun Lines Os The Salvo
The Gun Line S.O.S. The Salvo. Captain Gilbert Holiday, Royal Field Artillery (1879-1937). Holidays Early Life Was Spent In St

The Gun Line SOS - The Salvo
The Gun Line S.O.S. The Salvo. Captain Gilbert Holiday, Royal Field Artillery (1879-1937). Holidays Early Life Was Spent In St

Rawalpindi outgunned by Deutschland by G. H. Davis
The first sea battle of the Second World War: the British armed merchant cruiser Rawalpindis heroic stand, outgunned by the Deutschland

Firing A Salvo
Macedonian rebels on the Salonica Road during the Balkan War with the Ottoman Empire. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Reconstruction of a Roman war engine for firing a salvo of arrows, sometimes referred to as a Scorpion. From Poliorceticon sive de machinis tormentis telis by Justus Lipsius (Joost Lips) (Antwerp)

South America, Uruguay, MontevideoClasso=ic and historic Palacio Salvo punctuates Montevideos skyline

The cruiser U. S. S. Canberra fires a salvo against North Vietnam from the Gulf of Tonkin Photograph, n. d
VIETNAM WAR: U.S. NAVY. The cruiser U.S.S. Canberra fires a salvo against North Vietnam from the Gulf of Tonkin Photograph, n.d. but before March 1967

BATTLE OF LEPANTO, 1571. The opening salvo at the Battle of Lepanto, fought, 7 October 1571, off Lepanto, Greece, between the galley fleets of the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire

BATTLE OF LEPANTO, 1571. The naval Battle of Lepanto, fought, 7 October 1571, off Lepanto, Greece, between the galley fleets of the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire

Scene during the Battle of Jutland, WW1
Scene during the Battle of Jutland, in the North Sea near Denmark, during the First World War, showing a German salvo falling near a British cruiser. Date: 31 May - 1 June 1916

Salvo falling, Battle of the Falkland Islands, WW1
The first enemy salvo falling in the wake of HMS Invincible at the start of the Battle of the Falkland Islands during the First World War. Date: 8 December 1914

Starleys Salvo Trike
James Starley, noted cycle inventor, on his Salvo machine

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"Salvo: A Powerful Blast Across History" In the treacherous waters of the Pacific during World War II, the mighty salvo from navy ships echoed as a resounding symbol of defiance against Japan. The majestic Palacio Salvo in Montevideo, Uruguay stands tall, its construction representing an architectural salute to history and culture. The sinking of the Scharnhorst at the Battle of North witnessed a devastating salvo that marked a turning point in naval warfare during World War II. As cannons roared, the United States Frigate President engaged in a fierce battle with British forces in 1815, showcasing their firepower through thunderous salvos. Illustrated techniques on how to fire a royal salute depicted in Tratado de Artilleria reveal the precision and artistry behind each powerful salvo fired. Amidst solemnity and mourning, Mirabeau's funeral was honored with somber salvos paying tribute to his legacy and impact on society. Queen Alexandra herself witnessed a grand display when she received a heartfelt salute by the Home Fleet in 1907 (1908), leaving her awe-inspired by their synchronized salvos. The guns of HMS Nelson unleashed their fury upon enemy targets during intense battles in 1937, proving that even amidst chaos, well-executed salvos could turn tides of war. From gun lines to SOS signals - "The Gun Lines Os The Salvo" showcased strategic coordination where every salvo mattered for victory or survival on perilous seas. G. H Davis captured Rawalpindi's valiant but outgunned struggle against Deutschland through his poignant artwork depicting explosive salvos piercing through despairing skies. Witnessing HMS Howe firing her colossal 14-inch guns near Scapa Flow evoked both fear and admiration for these floating fortresses capable of unleashing devastating salvos.