Admiralty Collection (page 7)

Russia, St Petersburg, Admiralty building, now as a naval college

Russia, St. Petersburg, Center, Peter and Paul Fortress, Admiralty and Hermitage Museum from St. Isaac Cathedral

Traffic passing along street at dusk, Admiralty, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

View of Hong Kong Island skyline at sunset, Hong Kong

Taxis passing along street, Admiralty, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Central Government Offices and Tamar Park at dusk, Admiralty, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Tram, Admiralty, Hong Kong, China

Connaught Road at dusk, Admiralty, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China

International Finance Centre (IFC), Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China

Siebe Gorman pump converted to drinks cabinet
MARITIME: a rare fully fitted Admiralty pattern two diver twin cylinder double acting pump by Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd, London converted to a bespoke drinks cabinet. 23ins. x 42ins. x 20ins

Admiralty Arch at night, London, probably 1920s

Dover Castle from Admiralty Pier, Kent Date: circa 1910s

Admiralty Arch, London - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Sir William Henry White, British naval architect
Sir William Henry White (1845-1913), British naval architect, warship designer and Chief Constructor at the Admiralty. In his retirement he was consulting architect in the design of the Cunard liner

Money order with Titanic red rubber stamp
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - rare money order from Aherne's Exchange & Shipping Office in Queenstown, Ireland, dated 9 April 1912

Admiralty Arch
An oil painting of Admiralty Arch, providing road and pedestrian access between The Mall and Trafalgar Square in London, England

Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) and Anthony Eden (1897-1977), two future Prime Ministers. This front cover was published three days after Britain declared war on Germany

HSH Prince Louis of Battenberg (1854-1921) in naval uniform, with telescope, on board ship. Captioned, The Sea's Loss and the Land's Gain'

Cartoon, Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty
Political cartoon, Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty - Look what I have done! - with ships and aircraft in the background, by Louis Wain Date: 1914

HMS Hornet, Acheron-class Destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Hornet, an Acheron-class Destroyer that served during the First World War and was sold for breaking in 1921. She was the seventh Royal Navy ship to be named Hornet

The wireless warfare: How the Admiralty's wireless installation that spook to any Britsih warships within 1600 miles of Whitehall

The Naval programme announced by Alexandra, First of the Admiralty, giving details of reductions in the budget of 1929-30. Date: 1930

Quintin Hogg Hailsham Lord Mcgarel Baron Peerage
quintin, hogg, hailsham, lord, mcgarel, baron, peerage, aristocracy, st, marylebone, 2nd, viscount, 1907, 2001, british, conservative, tory, politics, political, politician, long, career, first

Yuri Gagarin and Harold Macmillan, London
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-1968), the Russian cosmonaut and Hero of the Soviet Union who made history on 12 April 1961 by becoming the first human in outer space

Troops marching in triumph through the dense crowds of people, passing the Admiralty Arch on the way to the saluting-base, to celebrate the end of World War One. Date: 19 July 1919

Sir William Henry White, 1845 -1913. British warship designer and Chief Constructor at the Admiralty
878571 Sir William Henry White, 1845 -1913. British warship designer and Chief Constructor at the Admiralty. From The Strand Magazine published 1897

Admiral David Dixon Porter, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Adm. D.D. Porter, between 1855 and 1865. [Superintendent of the US Naval Academy]

Admiral De Kraft, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Adm. De Kraft, between 1855 and 1865

Russian Admiral Stepan Stepanovitch Lessovski, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Russian Adm. Adm. Lisovski [sic], between 1855 and 1865. [Minister of the Imperial Russian Navy. His fleet played an instrumental role in safeguarding the Union by deterring the British

Admiral Jsoeph Smith, US Navy, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Adm. Smith, U.S.N. between 1855 and 1865. [Sailor, naval officer, rear admiral]

Admiral Reynard, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Adm l Reynard, between 1855 and 1865. [French naval officer?]

Admiral Milne and wife, 1863 December. Creator: Unknown
Adm. Milne and wife, 1863 December. [British Royal Navy officer Sir Alexander Milne, 1st Baronet, married Euphemia Cochran in 1850]

Admiral John Adolphus Bernard Dahlgren, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Adm. John A. Dahlgren, between 1855 and 1865. [Engineer and naval officer during the American Civil War: developed the Dahlgren gun; founded the naval Ordnance Department; responsible for significant

Admiral Farragut, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Adml. Farragut, between 1855 and 1865. {Naval officer, fought in the War of 1812, Mexican-American War and the American Civil War]

Admiral John Adolphus Bernard Dahlgren, US Navy, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Adm. John A. Dahlgren, U.S.N. between 1855 and 1865. [Engineer and naval officer during the American Civil War: developed the Dahlgren gun; founded the naval Ordnance Department; responsible for

Admiral Henry L. Howison, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Admiral Henry L. Howison, between 1865 and 1880. [Officer in the US Navy]

Jos. H. Watmough, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Jos. H. Watmough, 1865-1880. Watmough, Jos. H. Paymaster U.S. Navy, between 1865 and 1880. [Probably a portrait of Admiral James Horatio Watmough, Paymaster General]

Admiral John Lorimer Worden, US Navy (Commander of the Monitor), between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
John Lorimer Worden U.S.N. (Commander of the Monitor), between 1865 and 1880

Admiral David Dixon Porter, US Navy, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Adm. D.D. Porter, U.S.N. between 1860 and 1875. [Superintendent of the US Naval Academy]. Admiral David Dixon Porter

Admiral Benjamin Franklin Sands, US Navy, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Adm. B.F. Sands, U.S.N. between 1860 and 1875. [Officer in the United States Navy during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War]

Admiral King, US Navy, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Adm. King, U.S.N. between 1860 and 1875

Admiral Charles Wilkes, US Navy, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Adm. Chas. Wilkes, U.S.N. between 1860 and 1875. [Naval officer, ships captain, and explorer]

Admiral William Branford Shubrick, US Navy, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Adml. W.B. Shubrick, U.S.N. between 1860 and 1875

Admiral Jsoeph Smith, US Navy, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Adml. Smith, U.S.N. between 1860 and 1875. [Sailor, naval officer, rear admiral]

Rear Admiral Henry Kuhn Hoff, US Navy, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Adml. [Henry K.] Hoff, U.S.N. between 1860 and 1875. [Served in Sumatra and in the American Civil War

Admiral Levin M. Powell, between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Powell, Adm. between 1870 and 1880

Admiral Polo, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Admiral Polo, between 1860 and 1875

Admiral Thornton A. Jenkins, US Navy, between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Jenkins, Adm. U.S.N. between 1870 and 1880

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"Admiralty: A Legacy of Exploration and Leadership" The history of the admiralty is intertwined with tales of courage, exploration, and leadership. From the ill-fated expedition of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror in 1845 to the valiant Captain Francis Crozier's command on HMS Terror, these stories echo through time. One cannot discuss the admiralty without mentioning Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, a legendary figure whose exploits during battles like Trafalgar in 1798-1799 still inspire awe. The artistic rendition by Henry Bone captures his commanding presence perfectly. The Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by ice in Barrow exemplify the challenges faced by sailors navigating treacherous Arctic waters. These brave men pushed boundaries in their quest for discovery. Even amidst war, as seen in Churchill's photo from May 1915, the admiralty remained steadfast. Their strategic decisions shaped naval operations during World War I. Captain Sir John Franklin's tragic fate serves as a reminder of the risks undertaken by those who ventured into uncharted territories. His ill-fated Arctic expedition ended tragically but sparked further exploration. Russia's frozen Neva River showcases how even formidable forces can be tamed by nature's icy grip. It highlights both Russia's maritime heritage and its ability to adapt to extreme conditions. Mr Winston Churchill, First Lord alongside Admiral Lord Fisher symbolizes collaboration between political leaders and military minds—a partnership crucial for effective governance at sea. Looking back further into history brings us to Samuel Pepys—an influential figure responsible for modernizing Britain’s navy during his tenure as Secretary to the Admiralty from 1673-1679. His reforms laid foundations that endure today. Algiers' bustling harbor view reminds us that naval power extends beyond British shores—international relations were vital for maintaining control over important trade routes throughout history. Finally, witnessing trials of anchors at Royal Dockyard Sheerness offers insight into meticulous preparations undertaken to ensure the safety and efficiency of naval operations.