Benbow Collection

Notts Forest V Derby
F.A. CUP FINAL: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 3 DERBY COUNTY 1 At Crystal Palace, Benbow scores Forests second goal

HMS Benbow Admiral class battleship of the British Royal Navy
Vintage engraving of HMS Benbow Admiral class battleship of the British Royal Navy, Launched in 1885. London Illustrated News, 1886

British Naval Manoeuvres off Moda, Turkey - Vessels involved were The HMS Iron Duke, The HMS Benbow, the HMS Marlborough, HMS Emperor of India, HMS Ajax and HMS Centurion - July 30, 1923. Date: 1923

Panoramic view of Maitos, Chanakkale, Turkey. Date: 1923

Maitos, Chanakkale - Turkey - Panorama with Royal Navy Ships (from left): HMS Emperor of India, HMS Centurion and HMS Benbow Date: 1923

Benbow fighting the French ships (engraving)
3655156 Benbow fighting the French ships (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benbow fighting the French ships)

The Naval Manoeuvres (engraving)
1595581 The Naval Manoeuvres (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

The End of the Naval Manoeuvres, the Triuphant Return of the Reserve Fleet with the Convoy (litho)
1042925 The End of the Naval Manoeuvres, the Triuphant Return of the Reserve Fleet with the Convoy (litho) by Maud, William T

The Naval Manoeuvres of 1893, Incidents during the Operation (engraving)
1063427 The Naval Manoeuvres of 1893, Incidents during the Operation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres of 1893)

Types of the British Navy (litho)
1615850 Types of the British Navy (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of the British Navy)

The Naval Mobilisation (engraving)
1041523 The Naval Mobilisation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Mobilisation)

The Naval Manoeuvres, the Blue Fleet sweeping the Irish Sea (engraving)
1062836 The Naval Manoeuvres, the Blue Fleet sweeping the Irish Sea (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving)
1046433 The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Navy in 1887)

Breaking up the Old "Benbow"(litho)
1627966 Breaking up the Old " Benbow" (litho) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Breaking up the Old " Benbow")

The Naval Manoeuvres, the Great Battle off Belfast (engraving)
1048335 The Naval Manoeuvres, the Great Battle off Belfast (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres, the Great Battle off Belfast)

The Duke and Duchess of York visiting the tomb of Admiral Benbow, Kingston, Jamaica, 1927, (1937). A photograph from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)

Vice Admiral John Benbow, English admiral, (19th century). Benbow (1653-1702) commanded the English fleet against the French at La Hogue (1692), Saint-Malo (1693), and Dunkirk (1696)

John Benbow 1653 To 1702 English Admiral Engraved By W T Mote After Sir G Kneller From The Book The National Portrait Gallery Volume Iv Published C1820

Admiral Sir Ernest Gaunt watching boxing match
Admiral Sir Ernest Frederick Augustus Gaunt (1865-1940), Royal Naval officer, seen here with others watching a 4th Battle Squadron boxing match on board a ship (possibly HMS Benbow). Date: circa 1917

British Fleet - 4th Battle Squadron on Manoeuvres - 1923
Photograph from the deck of the HMS Marlborough of three other Iron-Duke Class Battleships of the British Mediterranean Fleet (the HMS Emperor of India)

British Mediterranean Fleet Sports Day - Prizes, including the Aggregate Cup (centre) at the Ben-Marl Stadium, rigged up by the crews of the HMS Benbow

British Mediterranean Fleet Sports Day - The Stadium
British Mediterranean Fleet Sports Day - The Ben-Marl Stadium, rigged up by the crews of the HMS Benbow and the HMS Marlborough of the 4th Battle Squadron

Benbows Leg Shattered
Admiral Benbow courageously commanding his Men to fight after his Leg was shattered to pieces - 24 August 1702, while fighting the French in the West Indies. Date: 1653 - 1702

Admiral Benbow Birthplac
ADMIRAL BENBOWs BIRTHPLACE In this retired spot our hero was born, at Cotonill, a small village in the environs of Shrewsbury. (Shropshire) Date: 1653

John Benbow
JOHN BENBOW Admiral of the Blue Date: 1653 - 1702

Hotel Benbow, Humboldt County, California, USA
Hotel Benbow, on the Redwood Highway between San Francisco and Eureka, Garberville, Humboldt County, California, USA, with a couple in a boat in the foreground. Date: circa 1930

The house at Coton Hill near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, in which Admiral Benbow was born. John Benbow (1653-1702) English naval commander, Vice-Admiral 1701

John Benbow (1653-1702) English naval commander born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Vice-Admiral 1701. In the West Indies, off Santa Marta

Shipping in the Harbour at Constantinople
Shipping in the harbour at Constantinople, Turkey, showing H.M.S. Centurion and Benbow (in the distance)

Benbow Warship
British warship which takes part in the battle of Jutland, 1915 (Do not confuse with earlier ships of the same name)

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"Benbow: A Legacy of Naval Triumphs and Sporting Rivalries" Step into the historical world of Benbow, where tales of epic battles and fierce competitions intertwine. From the Nottingham Forest versus Derby clash to the British Naval Manoeuvres off Moda, Turkey in 1923, this name carries a rich tapestry of events. In July 1923, amidst breathtaking panoramic views of Maitos, Chanakkale in Turkey, Royal Navy vessels like HMS Iron Duke, HMS Marlborough, HMS Emperor of India, HMS Ajax and our very own hero - HMS Benbow - showcased their might during naval manoeuvres. Engraved forever in history is the image fearlessly fighting French ships with unwavering determination. The triumphs didn't end there; as depicted in lithographs and engravings from various eras such as The Naval Manoeuvres' triumphant return or the mobilisation efforts captured vividly on paper. These visual accounts showcase not only the strength but also the diversity within types of British Navy ships. Transporting us back to 1893 are engravings that depict incidents during operations while highlighting the resilience and adaptability displayed by our brave sailors. Meanwhile, an enchanting engraving showcases Queen's Navy in all its glory during 1887 – a testament to its grandeur. Through these glimpses into history emerges a captivating narrative surrounding Benbow – a name synonymous with both valiant naval expeditions and thrilling sporting rivalries.