War Ships Collection

National Savings Group wartime poster
Convoy your country to victory : save and lend through our National Savings Group. World War II poster illustrated by warship flying the Royal Navy ensign

Warship Hms Hood
HMS Hood, completed in 1920, was the worlds largest warship for more than two decades. She was finally sunk by the Bismarck in 1941 at the Battle of Denmark Strait

Britains Sea Power Is Yours
World War Two propaganda poster for the Royal Navy - Britains Sea Power Is Yours - showing destroyers in line ahead

Taranto, Italy - A series of Italian naval vessels pass through the famous Swing Bridge. Date: circa 1910s

Advertisement for Libertys new shops, London
An advertisement for Libertys new shops about to open in Argyll Place, off Regent Street, London. Liberty & Co have had the exterior and interior built in 16th century style

Britains Sea Power Is Yours
World War Two propaganda poster for the Royal Navy - Britains Sea Power Is Yours - illustrated by ships and warships of all kinds, designed to reassure with a shared sense of patriotism

Nelson on Shore
HORATIO, LORD NELSON standing on a rocky shore, while a line of warships sails past behind him

Battle of Cluys / Froissar
At the battle of SLUYS, the English fleet of 200 totally defeats the French fleet of 70, capturing or destroying virtually every vessel

Wartime poster, More Ships -- come on! War Savings are Warships. Encouraging people to save money and help the war effort. Featuring a British bulldog wearing an HMS Victory naval cap. 1940s

Royal Navy losses in both World Wars, 1945
Illustration showing the ships lost by the British Royal Navy during the Second World War (main picture) compared with those lost during the First World War (inset bottom right)

Tsushima (Schon - 5
BATTLE OF TSUSHIMA STRAIT After their overwhelming defeat of the Russian navy, the Japanese tow away the Russian warships they have captured

British Act at Jutland
British warships Royal Oak, Acasta, Benbow, Superb and Canada in action at the Battle of Jutland

Outward Bound. Sailing ship leaving harbour. Date: ca. 1847

French Warships - Constantinople
French warships at Constantinople at the end of the First World War

Trafalgar (Davidson)
warships at close quarters

Battle of Portland 1653
BATTLE OF PORTLAND (Three-days battle), 1st Anglo-Dutch War. Robert Blake & fleet of the Commonwealth of England attack Dutch under Maarten Tromp who suffered heavy losses

Litho Mannheim, Torpedobootsdivision am Rhein 1900
953397 Litho Mannheim, Torpedobootsdivision am Rhein 1900; Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Photo German warship, torpedo boat hunter
951911 Photo German warship, torpedo boat hunter by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Photo Oesel Russia, warships in motion, 1917
953811 Photo Oesel Russia, warships in motion, 1917 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Photo Warship Blucher, Doggerbank 1916, Downfall
953772 Photo Warship Blucher, Doggerbank 1916, Downfall by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Warship S.M.S. Derfflinger, Coat of Arms, Flags
952887 Warship S.M.S. Derfflinger, Coat of Arms, Flags by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Maritime Homecoming, RPH 5716 5, Sailor, Woman, Umbrella
951225 Maritime Homecoming, RPH 5716 5, Sailor, Woman, Umbrella by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Photo Warships Germany, S. M. S. Hannover 1917
953817 Photo Warships Germany, S. M. S. Hannover 1917 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Photo view of the German cruiser Konigsberg
950422 Photo view of the German cruiser Konigsberg by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Photo of the pilot, entry of the 1st squadron
953780 Photo of the pilot, entry of the 1st squadron by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Photo German warship, S.M.S king on the shore
952967 Photo German warship, S.M.S king on the shore by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Admiral Farraguts Fleet engaging the Rebel Batteries at Port Hudson, March
2646253 Admiral Farraguts Fleet engaging the Rebel Batteries at Port Hudson, March, 14th 1863, pub. Currier & Ives, 1863 (colour litho) by American School

Some Russian war ships (litho)
728521 Some Russian war ships (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Russian war ships)

The R Ship Stromboli Loaded With Landing Cannons In The Naples Arsenal Ahead Of Leaving For China (Colour Litho)
2798160 The R Ship Stromboli Loaded With Landing Cannons In The Naples Arsenal Ahead Of Leaving For China (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The Night of the Great Naval Review, the Illuminations (engraving)
1600925 The Night of the Great Naval Review, the Illuminations (engraving) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Night of the Great Naval Review, the Illuminations)

Thirty Miles of War-Ships at Spithead in the Year of the Queens Diamond Jubilee, 26 June 1897 (litho)
1598320 Thirty Miles of War-Ships at Spithead in the Year of the Queens Diamond Jubilee, 26 June 1897 (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Police Boats escorting Parade of War Ships upon their Return from Cuba (b / w photo)
5215095 Police Boats escorting Parade of War Ships upon their Return from Cuba (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Our War-Ships off the Coast near Santiago de Cuba, June 3, 1898
LLM459894 Our War-Ships off the Coast near Santiago de Cuba, June 3, 1898 by Chapman, Carlton Theodore (1860-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our War-Ships off the Coast near Santiago de Cuba)

The Turkish Crisis, War-Ships at Salonica (engraving)
1100509 The Turkish Crisis, War-Ships at Salonica (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Turkish Crisis, War-Ships at Salonica)

Grand Salute at Vera Cruz, from the American Fleet and the Castle San Juan D
2630660 Grand Salute at Vera Cruz, from the American Fleet and the Castle San Juan D Ulloa in honor of the American Flag, which was hoisted over that City and Castle, March 29th, 1847, pub

The Eastern Crisis (litho)
1597367 The Eastern Crisis (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Crisis. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 April 1897)

The Eastern Crisis, the Fight at Malaxa (litho)
1597343 The Eastern Crisis, the Fight at Malaxa (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Crisis, the Fight at Malaxa)

The Invisibility of War-Ships, HMS "Devastation"in the New Grey Colour contrasted with the Former
1601277 The Invisibility of War-Ships, HMS " Devastation" in the New Grey Colour contrasted with the Former Black-Painted Hull (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Old and New Gunnery and War Ships (engraving)
1105283 Old and New Gunnery and War Ships (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old and New Gunnery and War Ships)

TOP, a British Royal Navy third-rate warship at anchor showing rigging and other external characteristics. BOTTOM, cross section of a British Royal Navy first-rate warship showing the internal

15th Century Ships
Warships of the period of Edward IV. The larger vessel carries three cannon amidships, behind closed ports which are lowered when the ship goes into action. Date: 1482

Scout Plane for Warships
An aeroplane acts as a scout for warships Date: 1913

Naval review at Spithead, Hampshire
King George V reviewing the British naval fleet at Spithead, Hampshire. The Fleet Review is a British tradition, in which the reigning monarch reviews the massed Royal Navy

Warship trailing a Fog Buoy, 1912
Photograph of a British warship trailing a fog buoy. When a group of warships travelling line ahead entered fog they would stream fog buoys

Naval Battle between the Portuguese and French in the Seas off the Potiguaran Territories
XIR170977 Naval Battle between the Portuguese and French in the Seas off the Potiguaran Territories, from Americae Tertia Pars

ITALY. Pompeii. House of the Vettii. Detail with warships. First Century A.D. Roman art. Early Empire. Painting; Fresco

HMS Warrior, the first armour-plated, iron-hulled warship, built for the Royal Navy in 1860, Portsmouth Historic Docks, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

HMS Minotaur at Gibraltar, c. 1880. c. 1880

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"War Ships: Unleashing Britain's Sea Power" The mighty warship HMS Hood, a symbol of British naval supremacy during World War II. "Britain's Sea Power Is Yours": A powerful slogan reminding the nation of its maritime strength and resilience. National Savings Group wartime poster encouraging citizens to contribute towards building more warships for national defense. Advertisement for Liberty's new shops in London, showcasing the city's determination to rebuild amidst the chaos of war. "Britains Sea Power Is Yours": A resounding call to arms, emphasizing the importance of naval dominance in protecting the nation's interests. Nelson on Shore: An iconic image capturing Admiral Horatio Nelson as he strategizes and inspires his fleet before battle. The historic Battle of Cluys/Froissar, where warships played a pivotal role in shaping European history during medieval times. Taranto, Italy: Witnessing an audacious British attack on Italian battleships using carrier-based aircraft during World War II. Wartime poster urging for more ships to be built, highlighting their crucial role in securing victory against enemy forces. Royal Navy losses in both World Wars (1945): Honoring the sacrifices made by brave sailors who fought valiantly for their country's freedom at sea. Tsushima (Schon - 5): Remembering one of history's most significant naval battles between Russia and Japan that reshaped global power dynamics. British Act at Jutland: Commemorating the bravery and strategic brilliance displayed by British warships during this decisive clash with German forces in World War I.