Camperdown Collection (page 2)

Adam Duncan 1St Viscount Duncan Of Camperdown 1731 To 1804 British Admiral Commander In Chief In The North Sea 1795 To 1801 Engraved By J Andrews After J Hoppner From The Book National Portrait

Adam Duncan (Profile)
ADAM first viscount DUNCAN British naval commander, notably at Camperdown. Date: 1731 - 1804

Adam Duncan (Danloux)
ADAM first viscount DUNCAN British naval commander, notably at Camperdown. Date: 1731 - 1804

Adam Duncan (Trewinnar)
ADAM first viscount DUNCAN British naval commander, notably at Camperdown. Date: 1731 - 1804

Adam Duncan (Kay)
ADAM first viscount DUNCAN British naval commander, notably at Camperdown. Date: 1731 - 1804

Victoria / Camperdown 1
Due to error and obstinacy on Admiral Tryons part, the battleships Victoria and Camperdown collide : the Victoria sinks, Camperdown damaged. The crew jump clear. Date: 22 June 1893

Semaphore, Royal Navy
The semaphore on HMS Camperdown of the Royal Navy works fine in daylight with good visibility. Date: circa 1895

Duncan (Hoppner)
ADAM DUNCAN, 1ST VISCOUNT DUNCAN OF CAMPERDOWN naval commander Date: 1731 - 1804

The Loss of H. M.s Victoria
Coloured lantern slide illustrating Britannia sitting on an anchor and drapped in a Union Jack.She sits with a lion on a beach

Sir George Tryon - 2
SIR GEORGE TRYON British naval commander who scored a spectacular own goal by steering his ship the Victoria into the path of the Camperdown... Date: 1832 - 1893

The Queens Visit to the Royal Naval Exhibition: her Majesty in the Camperdown Gallery

Legend to accompany the prints of the Battle of Kamperduin, 1797 Camperduin, The Netherlands

BATTLE OF CAMPERDOWN, 1797. The surrender of Dutch Vice-Admiral Jan de Winter to British Admiral Adam Duncan after the Battle of Camperdown, Holland, 11 October 1797

The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797 (1799). The British fleet under Admiral Adam Duncan, defeated the Dutch under Admiral de Winter, who were then aligned with the French

Camperdown Linen Works, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Proprietors, Cox Brothers. In spite of its name, this was a Jute mill, and Cox Brothers had a branch in Calcutta, India

Countess of Camperdown
The countess of CAMPERDOWN, wife of Robert Haldane, first earl. Date: CIRCA 1840

HMS Camperdown with three submarines moored alongside. HMS Camperdown was an Admiral-class battleship of the Royal Navy

Victoria / Camperdown 3
Admiral Tryon, whose error and obstinacy have caused his flagship Victoria to be rammed by the Camperdown, goes down with his ship, thus avoiding a court-martial

The loss of HMS Victoria the flagship after being rammed by
The loss of the flagship H.M.S Victoria showing the boat sinking after being rammed by H.M.S Camperdown. 436 men died as a result of an Admiral sending the two ships on a collison course

Sir George Tryon - 3
SIR GEORGE TRYON British naval commander who scored a spectacular own goal by steering his ship the Victoria into the path of the Camperdown

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"Camperdown: A Historic Battle and the Triumph of Admiral Duncan" In the annals of naval history, Camperdown stands as a testament to the bravery and strategic prowess of British Admiral Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan of Camperdown. This small town in Victoria, Australia shares its name with an epic battle that forever etched itself into the chronicles of warfare. On that fateful day off the coast in 1797, two formidable adversaries clashed - Admiral Duncan leading his British fleet against Dutch Admiral Jan Willem de Winter and his forces. The stage was set for an intense confrontation that would determine supremacy over the seas. As cannons roared and ships maneuvered amidst turbulent waters, it became evident that victory would not come easily. But it was Lord Viscount Duncan who emerged as a true champion on those treacherous waves. With unwavering determination and tactical brilliance, he orchestrated a decisive blow against De Winter's fleet. The surrender of De Winter himself marked a turning point in this historic encounter. As he handed over his sword to Admiral Duncan, it symbolized not only defeat but also respect for his adversary's skillful command. The explosion aboard the ship named Camperdown further emphasized the magnitude of this triumph. Engravings capturing this momentous event immortalize Lord Viscount Duncan's victory at Camperdown. They depict scenes filled with action and heroism - from battleships engaged in fierce combat to portraits honoring these esteemed leaders who shaped maritime history. Even today, echoes from this legendary clash reverberate through time. The Earl reminds us all about valor displayed during moments when nations collide on tumultuous seas. Camperdown remains more than just a name; it represents courage under fire and serves as a reminder that even against seemingly insurmountable odds, human spirit can prevail.