Borda Collection

Admiral Roustan carrying out a biannual inspection on board the training ship Borda (colour litho)
2795570 Admiral Roustan carrying out a biannual inspection on board the training ship Borda (colour litho) by French School

Departure of the Ocean French Fleet from Brest (engraving)
1618820 Departure of the Ocean French Fleet from Brest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Departure of the Ocean French Fleet from Brest)

Six monthly inspection by Admiral Roustan on board the Borda, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 23rd February 1902

The return of the ship Borda, and embarkation of the ship Fistots, Brest, France, 1902. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 5th October 1902

The French Naval Academy - Brest, France - The Borda
The French Naval Academy. Originally the academy was based on ships, anchored in the harbour of Brest, France, such as the Borda (previously named Valmy)

Enrique Borda (b. 1849). Colored engraving
Enrique Borda (b.1849). Bolivian lawyer, journalist and politician. Engraving of The Spanish and American Illustration, 1889. Colored

Departure of the Ocean French Fleet from Brest, France, 1854; Hercule, 100, Towed by Caffarelli, 450 Horse Power; Jean-Bart, 90, 650 Horse Power, Towed out Later in the Day

Picture No. 10863338
Harveys Return, a secluded beach where supplies for Cape Borda lighthouse were once landed. Kangaroo Island, South Australia Date:

Departure Of The Ocean French Fleet From Brest, France, 1854; Hercule, 100, Towed By Caffarelli, 450 Horse Power; Jean-bart, 90, 650 Horse Power, Towed Out Later In The Day

PSCI2A-00260
Jean-Charles de Borda, French nautical astronomer and mathematician. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Borca di Cadore, Trento, Italy
Borda di Cadore, at the foot of Monte Antelao in the eastern Dolomites, in the Province of Trento (Trentino), in northern Italy

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Admiral Roustan meticulously conducts a biannual inspection on board the historic training ship Borda, ensuring the vessel's seaworthiness and upholding France's maritime traditions. In this color lithograph from 1902, we see Roustan in action, as the French Ocean Fleet prepares to depart from Brest. The Borda, a symbol of naval education, has undergone a six-monthly check-up, ready to set sail once more. As we gaze upon this engraving, we're transported back to an era of grand naval fleets, with the French Naval Academy in Brest serving as the backdrop. Meanwhile, in another part of the world, the Ocean French Fleet embarks on a voyage from Brest in 1854, with the mighty Hercule, 100, leading the charge. Fast forward to 1902, and the Borda returns to port, making way for the embarkation of the ship Fistots. The rich history of the Borda is reflected in these images, from its role as a training vessel to its contributions to France's naval prowess. Enrique Borda, born in 1849, may not have sailed on the Borda itself, but his artistic depictions of naval life have captured the essence of the maritime world. In this image, we see the Ocean French Fleet departing from Brest, a sight that would have been a common occurrence during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As we delve deeper into the annals of maritime history, we find that the Borda's influence extends beyond the shores of France. In Borca di Cadore, Trento, Italy, a connection to the they are still be found, reminding us of the interconnectedness of the world and the enduring legacy of naval traditions.