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"Britains Sea Power Is Yours: Exploring the Mighty Warship HMS Hood" Step aboard the legendary warship HMS Hood and witness Britain's unrivaled sea power

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Major Sir William Palliser, 1830 - 1882

Major Sir William Palliser, 1830 - 1882
3083206 Major Sir William Palliser, 1830 - 1882.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish-born politician and inventor of the Palliser shot)

Background imageWar Ship 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 imageWar Ship 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 imageWar Ship Collection: Portsmouth, Hampshire (engraving)

Portsmouth, Hampshire (engraving)
8676566 Portsmouth, Hampshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portsmouth, Hampshire)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Model of HMS Warrior, 1861 (b/w photo)

Model of HMS Warrior, 1861 (b/w photo)
8635444 Model of HMS Warrior, 1861 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Model of HMS Warrior, 1861, first iron-built and armoured sea-going warship)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Great Siege of Gibraltar, 1782 (colour litho)

Great Siege of Gibraltar, 1782 (colour litho)
8635361 Great Siege of Gibraltar, 1782 (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (1865-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Siege of Gibraltar, 1782)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Caesar, Gallic War: Roman warship (litho)

Caesar, Gallic War: Roman warship (litho)
8636510 Caesar, Gallic War: Roman warship (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman warship)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Nelson's Flagship 'Victory,' moored at Portsmouth, The Firing of the Nine o'clock Gun (colour litho)

Nelson's Flagship "Victory," moored at Portsmouth, The Firing of the Nine o'clock Gun (colour litho)
8634300 Nelson's Flagship "Victory," moored at Portsmouth, The Firing of the Nine o'clock Gun (colour litho) by Wright

Background imageWar Ship 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 imageWar Ship Collection: Interior of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse (litho)

Interior of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse (litho)
8655636 Interior of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Japanese shells striking the Russian cruiser Varyag, Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)

Japanese shells striking the Russian cruiser Varyag, Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)
8655631 Japanese shells striking the Russian cruiser Varyag, Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Japanese shell striking the Russian cruiser Varyag at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)

Japanese shell striking the Russian cruiser Varyag at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)
8655629 Japanese shell striking the Russian cruiser Varyag at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWar Ship 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 imageWar Ship Collection: Sinking of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse, 1904 (litho)

Sinking of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse, 1904 (litho)
8655601 Sinking of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Attack on the Russian fleet in Port Arthur by Japanese torpedo boats, 1904 (litho)

Attack on the Russian fleet in Port Arthur by Japanese torpedo boats, 1904 (litho)
8655589 Attack on the Russian fleet in Port Arthur by Japanese torpedo boats, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: British fishing boats fired on by the Russian Baltic Fleet in the North Sea, 1904 (litho)

British fishing boats fired on by the Russian Baltic Fleet in the North Sea, 1904 (litho)
8655569 British fishing boats fired on by the Russian Baltic Fleet in the North Sea, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Sovereign of the Seas, 1637 (engraving)

The Sovereign of the Seas, 1637 (engraving)
8663876 The Sovereign of the Seas, 1637 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British warship Sovereign of the Seas, 1637)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Ships and boats (colour litho)

Ships and boats (colour litho)
8626023 Ships and boats (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ships and boats)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Peter Pett and the 'Sovereign of the Seas' (1637), c.1645-50 (oil on canvas)

Peter Pett and the 'Sovereign of the Seas' (1637), c.1645-50 (oil on canvas)
7338017 Peter Pett and the 'Sovereign of the Seas' (1637), c.1645-50 (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 139.5x156 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: 'Loss of His Majesty's Ship 'Venerable'... Shipwreck on the Night of the 24th November 1804

'Loss of His Majesty's Ship 'Venerable'... Shipwreck on the Night of the 24th November 1804
7337531 'Loss of His Majesty's Ship 'Venerable'... Shipwreck on the Night of the 24th November 1804 on the Rocks in Torbay', 1804 (aquatint) by Dodd

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, end of the action, c.1808 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, end of the action, c.1808 (oil on canvas)
7337704 The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, end of the action, c.1808 (oil on canvas) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 71.1x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, early 19th century (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337696 The Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801, early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Dodd, Robert (1748-1815); 47x72.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, end of the action, 1799 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, end of the action, 1799 (oil on canvas)
7337693 The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, end of the action, 1799 (oil on canvas) by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); 121.9x182.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1801 (oil painting)

The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1801 (oil painting)
7337684 The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1801 (oil painting) by Loutherbourg, Philippe Jacques de (1740-1812); 74.9x96.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The capture of Geriah, February 1756, 1771 (oil painting)

The capture of Geriah, February 1756, 1771 (oil painting)
7337650 The capture of Geriah, February 1756, 1771 (oil painting) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); 114.3x182.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Dominic Serres)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Destruction of the 'Soleil Royal' at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, c.1700 (oil painting)

Destruction of the 'Soleil Royal' at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, c.1700 (oil painting)
7337635 Destruction of the 'Soleil Royal' at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, c.1700 (oil painting) by Diest, Adriaen van (1655-1704); 91.5x151.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The burning of French ships at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692

The burning of French ships at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337633 The burning of French ships at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de

Background imageWar Ship Collection: An action of the English succession, late 17th century (oil on canvas)

An action of the English succession, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337626 An action of the English succession, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Diest, Adriaen van (1655-1704); 94x137.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of the Texel, 11-21 August 1673, 1687 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of the Texel, 11-21 August 1673, 1687 (oil on canvas)
7337625 The Battle of the Texel, 11-21 August 1673, 1687 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 149.8x299.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The 'Golden Leeuw' engaging 'The Royal Prince' at the Battle of the Texel, 11 August 1673'

The 'Golden Leeuw' engaging 'The Royal Prince' at the Battle of the Texel, 11 August 1673'
7337624 The 'Golden Leeuw' engaging 'The Royal Prince' at the Battle of the Texel, 11 August 1673', late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Storck

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Four Days' Battle, 1-4 June 1666, c.1666 (oil on canvas)

The Four Days' Battle, 1-4 June 1666, c.1666 (oil on canvas)
7337615 The Four Days' Battle, 1-4 June 1666, c.1666 (oil on canvas) by Soest, Pieter Cornelisz van (fl. 1640-67); 94x128.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Heemskerk's defeat of the Spaniards at Gibraltar, 25 April 1607, c.1619 (oil on canvas)

Heemskerk's defeat of the Spaniards at Gibraltar, 25 April 1607, c.1619 (oil on canvas)
7337607 Heemskerk's defeat of the Spaniards at Gibraltar, 25 April 1607, c.1619 (oil on canvas) by Wieringen, Cornelis Claesz van (c.1580-1633); 182.8x294.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: English ships and the Spanish Armada, August 1588, 16th century (oil on panel)

English ships and the Spanish Armada, August 1588, 16th century (oil on panel)
7337604 English ships and the Spanish Armada, August 1588, 16th century (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 111.8x143.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Lepanto, 7 October 1571, late 16th century (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Lepanto, 7 October 1571, late 16th century (oil on canvas)
7337602 The Battle of Lepanto, 7 October 1571, late 16th century (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); 127x232.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Vigo Bay, 12 October 1702, c.1702 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Vigo Bay, 12 October 1702, c.1702 (oil on canvas)
7337809 The Battle of Vigo Bay, 12 October 1702, c.1702 (oil on canvas) by Bakhuizen, Ludolf (1630-1708) ; 48.3x68.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: 'Sovereign of the Seas' (Br, 1637), mid 17th century (coloured engraving)

'Sovereign of the Seas' (Br, 1637), mid 17th century (coloured engraving)
7337550 'Sovereign of the Seas' (Br, 1637), mid 17th century (coloured engraving) by Payne, John (d.1647); 67.3x93.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Battle of the Glorious First of June 1794, late 18th century (aquatint, etching)

Battle of the Glorious First of June 1794, late 18th century (aquatint, etching)
7337506 Battle of the Glorious First of June 1794, late 18th century (aquatint, etching) by British School, (18th Century); 61.1x75.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: To Captain H Hope... of His Majesty's Frigate Endymion... the Morning after the Action with

To Captain H Hope... of His Majesty's Frigate Endymion... the Morning after the Action with the American United
7337502 To Captain H Hope... of His Majesty's Frigate Endymion... the Morning after the Action with the American United States Frigate President, Jany 16th 1814

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Battle of Basque (or Aix) Roads, 11 April 1809, c.1810 (coloured aquatint)

Battle of Basque (or Aix) Roads, 11 April 1809, c.1810 (coloured aquatint)
7337500 Battle of Basque (or Aix) Roads, 11 April 1809, c.1810 (coloured aquatint) by Dodd, Robert (1748-1815); 43.3x67 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Ship, blowing up, at the battle of the Nile (pen drawing, grey wash)

Ship, blowing up, at the battle of the Nile (pen drawing, grey wash)
7341814 Ship, blowing up, at the battle of the Nile (pen drawing, grey wash) by Cleveley, Robert (1747-1809); 28.9x35.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Launch of HMS Royal Albert screw steamer, 131 guns, at Woolwich, 13 May 1854

Launch of HMS Royal Albert screw steamer, 131 guns, at Woolwich, 13 May 1854, 1854 (coloured lithograph)
7341856 Launch of HMS Royal Albert screw steamer, 131 guns, at Woolwich, 13 May 1854, 1854 (coloured lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 21.1x36.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The ship 'The Duke of Wellington', 1852 (lithograph)

The ship 'The Duke of Wellington', 1852 (lithograph)
7341855 The ship 'The Duke of Wellington', 1852 (lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 28.3x35.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Launch of HMS 'Agamemnon', 90 guns, at Woolwich Dockyard, 22 May 1852

Launch of HMS 'Agamemnon', 90 guns, at Woolwich Dockyard, 22 May 1852, 19th century (coloured lithograph)
7341854 Launch of HMS 'Agamemnon', 90 guns, at Woolwich Dockyard, 22 May 1852, 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Pernet, A

Background imageWar Ship Collection: HMS 'Crocodile', 1872 (coloured lithograph)

HMS 'Crocodile', 1872 (coloured lithograph)
7341671 HMS 'Crocodile', 1872 (coloured lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 19x24.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The 'Sumte'r running the blockade of St Pierre, Martinique, by the enemy's ship 'Iroquois'

The 'Sumte'r running the blockade of St Pierre, Martinique, by the enemy's ship 'Iroquois'
7341660 The 'Sumte'r running the blockade of St Pierre, Martinique, by the enemy's ship 'Iroquois', 23 November 1861, 19th century (coloured lithograph) by English School

Background imageWar Ship Collection: HMS Victory (watercolour)

HMS Victory (watercolour)
7342688 HMS Victory (watercolour) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); 83.9x65 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: W. E)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Brittannia', c.1730 (etching)

Brittannia', c.1730 (etching)
7341887 Brittannia', c.1730 (etching) by Baston, Thomas (fl.1715-21) ; 19.8x30.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Grand Naval Review. This Grand Review of the British Navy took place at Portsmouth on June 24th

The Grand Naval Review. This Grand Review of the British Navy took place at Portsmouth on June 24th
7341802 The Grand Naval Review. This Grand Review of the British Navy took place at Portsmouth on June 24th and 25th 1814 in the presence of the Prince Regent and his Royal Visitors, c



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