Admiral Sir Charles Napier Collection

Allied Naval Commanders in the Baltic and Black Seas, 1856. Creator: W Thomas
Allied Naval Commanders in the Baltic and Black Seas, 1856. Officers of the Anglo-French Alliance in the Crimean War. Hon. Sir R. S. Dundas, Sir C. Napier, Sir E. Lyons, J. W

Rear-Admiral Plumridge (Baltic Fleet) - from a family painting, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Rear-Admiral Plumridge (Baltic Fleet) - from a family painting, 1854. From 1841 to 1847 Captain Plumridge sat as M.P. for Falmouth...He wears a medal with two clasps for Egypt

British Naval Commanders (engraving)
973077 British Naval Commanders (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Naval Commanders)

Admiral Sir Charles Napier, MP for Southwark (engraving)
2785595 Admiral Sir Charles Napier, MP for Southwark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral Sir Charles Napier, MP for Southwark)

General Sir Charles Napier, 1859. Artist: Thomas William Hunt
General Sir Charles Napier, 1859. Soldier and governor of the British Empire and British Armys Commander-in-Chief in India. From a photograph attributed to William Edward Kilburn (1818-1891)

Bombardment of St Jean D Acre by Admiral Sir Charles Napier, 3 November 1840 (c1857). Artist: H Winkles
Bombardment of St Jean D Acre by Admiral Sir Charles Napier, 3 November 1840 (c1857). British, Turkish and Austrian ships bombarding Egyptian positions in the port of Acre during the Syrian War

Sir Charles Napiers victory off Cape St Vincent, 5 July 1833 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound
Sir Charles Napiers victory off Cape St Vincent, 5 July 1833 (c1857). Napier (1786-1860) fought the battle while in the Portuguese service under Admiral de Ponza

Attack on Sidon by Commodore Charles Napier, 26 September 1840 (c1857). Artist: George Greatbatch
Attack on Sidon by Commodore Charles Napier, 26 September 1840 (c1857). British, Turkish and Austrian ships bombarding Egyptian positions in the Lebanese port of Sidon during the Syrian War

Intrepid behaviour of Captain Charles Napier, 15 April 1809 (c1857). Artist: George Greatbatch
Intrepid behaviour of Captain Charles Napier, 15 April 1809 (c1857). Napier, commanding the 18 gun brig HMS Recruit, fighting the much larger 74 gun French ship of the line Hautpoult in

The fleet in the Baltic, under the command of Sir Charles Napier, 1857. Artist: DJ Pound
The fleet in the Baltic, under the command of Sir Charles Napier, 1857. From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume II: Russia and Turkey, by Lieutenant Colonel Williams

HMS Duke of Wellington, 1857. Artist: DJ Pound
HMS Duke of Wellington, 1857. The 131-gun Duke of Wellington was the flag ship of Admiral Sir Charles Napier. From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume I: Russia and Turkey

Admiral Sir Charles Napier (1786-1860), 1857. Artist: DJ Pound
Admiral Sir Charles Napier (1786-1860), 1857. Napier was a British naval officer whose sixty years in the Royal Navy included service in the Napoleonic Wars, Syrian War and the Crimean War

Admiral Sir Charles John Napier (1786-1860), 19th century. Napier was a British naval officer whose sixty years in the Royal Navy included service in the Napoleonic Wars

Sir Charles Napier, British naval officer, (1786-1860). Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Admiral Sir Charles Napier (1786-1860), British naval officer, 1837. Napiers sixty years in the Royal Navy included service in the Napoleonic Wars, Syrian War and the Crimean War

Admiral Sir Charles Napier, Commander of the Baltic Fleet, 1854. Artist: Gibbs
Admiral Sir Charles Napier, Commander of the Baltic Fleet, 1854. Portrait of Napier (1786-1860) who served in in the Napoleonic Wars, Syrian War and the Crimean War

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Admiral Sir Charles Napier, a prominent British naval commander, was not only known for his remarkable military achievements but also for his influential role in politics. Born in 1786, he served as the Member of Parliament for Southwark and left an indelible mark on both land and sea. Napier's illustrious career spanned several decades, during which he commanded numerous successful campaigns. Engravings depicting him showcase his distinguished presence and unwavering determination. One such engraving portrays General Sir Charles Napier in 1859, capturing the essence of a man who had dedicated his life to serving his country. Amongst Napier's notable feats was the Bombardment of St Jean D Acre in November 1840. This event is immortalized through another captivating engraving by H Winkles. The artwork vividly depicts Admiral Sir Charles Napier orchestrating this pivotal moment with strategic precision and unparalleled bravery. Another engraving showcases Sir Charles Napier's triumph off Cape St Vincent on July 5th, 1833. Created by DJ Pound, it captures the intensity of battle while highlighting Napier's exceptional leadership skills that led to victory. Commodore Charles Napier also played a crucial role during the Attack on Sidon on September 26th, 1840 – an event beautifully depicted by George Greatbatch's artistic prowess. This portrayal serves as a testament to Commodore Napier's audacious spirit and unwavering commitment to protecting British interests at sea. However, it wasn't just battles that defined Admiral Sir Charles John Napier; he displayed intrepid behavior even before reaching high ranks within the navy. An engraving by George Greatbatch commemorates Captain Charles Napier’s valiant actions on April 15th, 1809 – showcasing his early heroism that foreshadowed future greatness.