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Admirals Collection

Admirals have long been revered for their strategic brilliance and unwavering leadership, leaving an indelible mark on history

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Wartime Toby jugs, WW1

Wartime Toby jugs, WW1
Advertisement for Soane & Smith of Oxford Street, promoting their range of Toby jugs based on wartime leaders, principally Sir David Beatty, Sir Douglas Haig, Lord Jellicoe, Marshal Joffre

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) on a plant, sunbathing

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) on a plant, sunbathing

Background imageAdmirals Collection: The Russo-Japanese War - Japanese Naval Admirals

The Russo-Japanese War - Japanese Naval Admirals
The Russo-Japanese War (1904-05) - Japanese Naval Admirals Date: circa 1905

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Red Admiral Butterfly - On Verbena bonariensis flower Venessa atalanta Essex, UK IN000476

Red Admiral Butterfly - On Verbena bonariensis flower Venessa atalanta Essex, UK IN000476
COS-2059 Red Admiral Butterfly - On Verbena bonariensis flower Essex, UK Venessa atalanta Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Wilhelm von Tegetthoff monument on Praterstern, Vienna

Wilhelm von Tegetthoff monument on Praterstern, Vienna
3786176 Wilhelm von Tegetthoff monument on Praterstern, Vienna; (add.info.: Wilhelm von Tegetthoff monument on Praterstern, Vienna, Austria. Early 20th century. Largest roundabout in Vienna)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Yamagata Aritomo - inspection tour to Mukden, Manchuria

Yamagata Aritomo - inspection tour to Mukden, Manchuria
Two admirals and six generals surrounding Duke Yamagata Aritomo (1838-1922) ( also known as Yamagata Kyosuke, a Japanese field marshal, twice-elected Prime Minister of Japan)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Nelson Receiving The Spaanish Admiral's Sword ?

Nelson Receiving The Spaanish Admiral's Sword ?
Nelson Receiving The Spaanish Admiral's Sword On Board The San Josef

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Armstrong Whitworth Sea hawk FGA. 6 XE390

Armstrong Whitworth Sea hawk FGA. 6 XE390
Royal Navy - Armstrong Whitworth Sea hawk FGA.6 XE390 (msn AW6334), with Olive Green upper surfaces with white undersides as an Admiral's Barge of F.O.F.T. (Flag Officer Flying Training)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Willem Joseph baron van Ghent tot Drakenburgh (1626-1672). D

Willem Joseph baron van Ghent tot Drakenburgh (1626-1672). D
Willem Joseph baron van Ghent tot Drakenburgh (1626A?i?1672). Dutch admiral. Ghent's tomb. Effigy. St. Martin's Cathedral. Utrecht. Netherlands

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Uniforms of the German Navy (from left) Sailors, corvette captain in overcoat, admiral

Uniforms of the German Navy (from left) Sailors, corvette captain in overcoat, admiral, lieutenant at sea, sea cadet
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, adapted, adaption, adaptions, admirals, alike, alikeness, archive, attire, black, black-and-white, black-white, camouflage pattern, camouflage patterns, camouflaged

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Andreas Doria, Genoese Admiral and Prince of Melfi, Ruler of the Republic of Genoa, Italy

Andreas Doria, Genoese Admiral and Prince of Melfi, Ruler of the Republic of Genoa, Italy, Historical
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, 25, 30, admirals, basilicata, black, black-and-white, black-white, contemporary, depiction, depictions, digit, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings, drawn, early

Background imageAdmirals Collection: The Rocket Detachment at the Atbara (litho)

The Rocket Detachment at the Atbara (litho)
STC335842 The Rocket Detachment at the Atbara (litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral David Beatty (1871-936)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Statue of Francis Drake, Plymouth (colour photo)

Statue of Francis Drake, Plymouth (colour photo)
3093752 Statue of Francis Drake, Plymouth (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Francis Drake, Plymouth. Postcard, early 20th century)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Commodore George Dewey, the Hero of the Bombardment of Manila (engraving)

Commodore George Dewey, the Hero of the Bombardment of Manila (engraving)
1615540 Commodore George Dewey, the Hero of the Bombardment of Manila (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commodore George Dewey)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: The Eastern Crisis, the Admirals of the Combined Fleet of the Powers on Board the Italian

The Eastern Crisis, the Admirals of the Combined Fleet of the Powers on Board the Italian Flag-Ship "Sicilia"
1597326 The Eastern Crisis, the Admirals of the Combined Fleet of the Powers on Board the Italian Flag-Ship " Sicilia" (litho) by Begg

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Yacht Corum Diamant

Yacht Corum Diamant Admirals Cup 06 August 1993 Date: 06 August 1993

Background imageAdmirals Collection: David Glasgow Farragut (1801-70), US Naval Officer, Flag Officer during the Civil War

David Glasgow Farragut (1801-70), US Naval Officer, Flag Officer during the Civil War
AQS336815 David Glasgow Farragut (1801-70), US Naval Officer, Flag Officer during the Civil War, later Admiral (albumen photo) by American Photographer

Background imageAdmirals Collection: German emissaries conferring on Luneburg Heath before the surrender of their forces to the British

German emissaries conferring on Luneburg Heath before the surrender of their forces to the British on 4 May 1945
6015282 German emissaries conferring on Luneburg Heath before the surrender of their forces to the British on 4 May 1945, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Sir George Francis Seymour (engraving)

Sir George Francis Seymour (engraving)
1057042 Sir George Francis Seymour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir George Francis Seymour)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Andre Doria (engraving)

Andre Doria (engraving)
816643 Andre Doria (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andre Doria, Italian condottiero and admiral from Genoa.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; French

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Lord Howe defeats the French (engraving)

Lord Howe defeats the French (engraving)
819199 Lord Howe defeats the French (engraving) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Howe defeats the French, 1st June)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Portrait of Admiral Frederick B P Seymour (engraving)

Portrait of Admiral Frederick B P Seymour (engraving)
819078 Portrait of Admiral Frederick B P Seymour (engraving) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral Frederick B P Seymour)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Monument of Admiral Edward Vernon (engraving)

Monument of Admiral Edward Vernon (engraving)
603651 Monument of Admiral Edward Vernon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument of Admiral Edward Vernon in Westminster Abbey)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Andrea Doria (engraving)

Andrea Doria (engraving)
812404 Andrea Doria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andrea Doria, Genoese admiral and statesman.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageAdmirals Collection: de Havilland DH. 104 Sea Devon C. 20 XJ319

de Havilland DH. 104 Sea Devon C. 20 XJ319
Royal Navy - de Havilland DH.104 Sea Devon C.20 XJ319, at the 1973 Biggin Hill International Air Fair, in the distinctive Green and white livery of an Admirals Barge, from HMS Heron (RNAS Yeovilton)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Mass in the depths of the sea (colour litho)

Mass in the depths of the sea (colour litho)
2778440 Mass in the depths of the sea (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mass in the depths of the sea)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Admiral Gervais before the Board of Inquiry (colour litho)

Admiral Gervais before the Board of Inquiry (colour litho)
2818700 Admiral Gervais before the Board of Inquiry (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral Gervais before the Board of Inquiry)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Horatio Nelson loses his arm at the attack on Santa Cruz de Tenerife (colour litho)

Horatio Nelson loses his arm at the attack on Santa Cruz de Tenerife (colour litho)
3093824 Horatio Nelson loses his arm at the attack on Santa Cruz de Tenerife (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Admiral Farraguts Fleet engaging the Rebel Batteries at Port Hudson, March

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

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Our Admirals and their Flag-Ships (b / w photo)

Our Admirals and their Flag-Ships (b / w photo)
1606665 Our Admirals and their Flag-Ships (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Admirals and their Flag-Ships)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: The Graeco-Turkish War (litho)

The Graeco-Turkish War (litho)
1597413 The Graeco-Turkish War (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Graeco-Turkish War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 May 1897)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Neptune resigning the Sovereignty of the Ocean to Britannia (engraving)

Neptune resigning the Sovereignty of the Ocean to Britannia (engraving)
5220755 Neptune resigning the Sovereignty of the Ocean to Britannia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Great French military commanders (coloured engraving)

Great French military commanders (coloured engraving)
5998771 Great French military commanders (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great French military commanders)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery reading the terms of the surrender of German forces in

British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery reading the terms of the surrender of German forces in Northwest Europe to
6015188 British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery reading the terms of the surrender of German forces in Northwest Europe to Admirals Friedeburg and Wagner, Luneburg Heath, Germany

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Burning of the floating batteries before Gibraltar (engraving)

Burning of the floating batteries before Gibraltar (engraving)
819197 Burning of the floating batteries before Gibraltar (engraving) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Portrait of Cuthbert Collingwood (engraving)

Portrait of Cuthbert Collingwood (engraving)
819485 Portrait of Cuthbert Collingwood (engraving) by Howard, Henry (1769-1847) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vice Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood, Baron Collingwood)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Monument to the memory of Charles Wager (engraving)

Monument to the memory of Charles Wager (engraving)
603654 Monument to the memory of Charles Wager (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument to the memory of Charles Wager, in Westminster Abbey)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: The Portrait of Captain John Smith, Admiral of New England (engraving)

The Portrait of Captain John Smith, Admiral of New England (engraving)
619420 The Portrait of Captain John Smith, Admiral of New England (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Smith (1579-1631)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Horatio, Viscount Nelson (engraving)

Horatio, Viscount Nelson (engraving)
726080 Horatio, Viscount Nelson (engraving) by Abbott, Lemuel Francis (c.1760-1803) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horatio, Viscount Nelson. From the painting by Lemuel F)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Admiral Lord Nelson Gold Ring, c. 1820 (gold & sulphide)

Admiral Lord Nelson Gold Ring, c. 1820 (gold & sulphide)
2959877 Admiral Lord Nelson Gold Ring, c.1820 (gold & sulphide) by De Vaere, John (1755-1830) (after); 2.7x2.1x2.5 cm; Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Entente Cordiale. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

Entente Cordiale. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786143 Entente Cordiale. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entente Cordiale)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: A Circle of Admirals, Fanny Prices claimed acquaintances (engraving)

A Circle of Admirals, Fanny Prices claimed acquaintances (engraving)
3625607 A Circle of Admirals, Fanny Prices claimed acquaintances (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Circle of Admirals, Fanny Prices claimed acquaintances)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797 (colour litho)

Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797 (colour litho)
3093827 Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797)

Background imageAdmirals Collection: At the End of the Coronation Review at Spithead, Admirals and Captains going to the Kings

At the End of the Coronation Review at Spithead, Admirals and Captains going to the Kings Reception on the Royal Yacht
1040651 At the End of the Coronation Review at Spithead, Admirals and Captains going to the Kings Reception on the Royal Yacht (litho) by Martino



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Admirals have long been revered for their strategic brilliance and unwavering leadership, leaving an indelible mark on history. From the wartime Toby jugs depicting valiant admirals during World War I to the majestic Red Admiral butterfly basking in the sun on a vibrant Verbena bonariensis flower in Essex, UK, these symbols of power and authority captivate our imagination. The Russo-Japanese War saw Japanese Naval Admirals rise to prominence as they navigated treacherous waters with skill and determination. Meanwhile, Nelson's legendary moment of receiving the Spanish Admiral's sword stands as a testament to his unparalleled bravery and tactical genius. In aviation history, the Armstrong Whitworth Sea hawk FGA. 6 XE390 soared through the skies under admiral-like command, showcasing technological advancements that revolutionized warfare. And let us not forget Willem Joseph baron van Ghent tot Drakenburgh, whose name echoes through time as he commanded respect both on land and at sea during tumultuous times. During World War I, British Navy admirals donned their uniforms with pride as they led their fleets into battle against formidable foes. In contrast, German Navy sailors showcased their distinctive attire - from corvette captains in overcoats to sea cadets - reflecting a rich maritime heritage that spanned centuries. Looking back even further into history brings us face-to-face with iconic figures like Andreas Doria, Genoese Admiral and Prince of Melfi. His rule over the Republic of Genoa left an indelible legacy that shaped Italy's destiny. Edmund Lyons immortalized himself through artistry; his oil painting captures his essence as an esteemed admiral who commanded respect wherever he went. Similarly, Yamagata Aritomo's inspection tour to Mukden showcases his dedication towards expanding Japan's influence in Manchuria. From ancient battleships sailing across vast oceans to modern-day naval marvels commanding cutting-edge technology, they have always stood at the helm of greatness.