Big Guns Collection

Naval Review at Spithead, the Big Guns of the "Sultan", Sailors working Battery before the Shah (engraving)
1052956 Naval Review at Spithead, the Big Guns of the " Sultan", Sailors working Battery before the Shah (engraving) by English School

Panoramic View of the Battle of Colenso, the Fight against a Hidden Enemy (litho)
1048665 Panoramic View of the Battle of Colenso, the Fight against a Hidden Enemy (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panoramic View of the Battle of Colenso)

The War, before Plevna; Night Bivouac near the Big Guns of the Fourth Division (engraving)
1589740 The War, before Plevna; Night Bivouac near the Big Guns of the Fourth Division (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

Naval Review at Spithead, the Big Guns of the "Sultan", Sailors Working Battery before the Shah (engraving)
1049182 Naval Review at Spithead, the Big Guns of the " Sultan", Sailors Working Battery before the Shah (engraving) by English School

Englands Preparations for Emergencies, forging Big Guns at Woolwich (engraving)
1605546 Englands Preparations for Emergencies, forging Big Guns at Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Englands Preparations for Emergencies)

Life in Fort Delimara, Malta (engraving)
1041230 Life in Fort Delimara, Malta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in Fort Delimara, Malta)

The Naval Manoeuvres, firing one of the Big Guns by Electricity (engraving)
1038617 The Naval Manoeuvres, firing one of the Big Guns by Electricity (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

Naval Preparations, Scenes in Woolwich Arsenal (b / w photo)
1042004 Naval Preparations, Scenes in Woolwich Arsenal (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval Preparations, Scenes in Woolwich Arsenal)

The Naval Manoeuvres, loading the Big Guns on Board a Cruiser (litho)
1039771 The Naval Manoeuvres, loading the Big Guns on Board a Cruiser (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres, loading the Big Guns on Board a Cruiser)

Preparing for a broadside. From Great Engineers, published c. 1890
Preparing for a broadside. From Great Engineers, published c.1890

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Big Guns: A Journey Through History's Monumental Military Might From the Naval Review at Spithead to the Battlefields of Colenso, the power and presence have shaped history. Sailors worked tirelessly before the Shah and the Sultan, preparing their massive cannons for grand displays and formidable battles. Panoramic views captured the intensity of clashes against hidden enemies, while England's preparations for emergencies saw the forging at Woolwich. Life in Fort Delimara, Malta, offered a glimpse into the daily routine of those manning these colossal weapons. The Naval Manoeuvres showcased the advancements in technology, with big guns fired by electricity. Preparing for a broadside, the great engineers of the time transformed the landscape of warfare. Join us as we delve into the history of big guns, from the intricate process of loading on board a cruiser to the awe-inspiring Naval Reviews that showcased their might. Through engravings, lithographs, and black-and-white photographs, witness the power and majesty of these historical titans.