Captain Collection (page 7)

Cooks Map of Tahiti
Cooks map of Tahiti. Date: 1769

Maori man, profile, 18th century
Maori man. Engraved plate showing a profile of a Maori man. Clearly seen are the facial tattoos, hair comb and other jewellery worn

BASEBALL, 1895. Portraits of the captains of the twelve baseball clubs in the National League, 1895

Gallipoli evacuation WWI
Captain Davidson of the HMS Cornwallis (last ship to leave Suvla Bay) meets General Byng on the gangway after the evacuation

The King with the English cricket team
King George V, accompanied by Lord Cromer, President of the M.C.C and Mr. R.E.S Wyatt, the captain, shakes hands with the English cricke players at Lord s. Left to right are:- Mr. C.F Walters, H

Le Cateau 1914
With German forces nearly upon the field artillery at Le Cateau in northern France, Captain Douglas Reynolds leads a heroic rearguard action

The Horrors of Home
A Captain, home on leave during World War I returns to his tranquil countryside village to discover it is now a hub of industry complete with belching chimneys, manufacturing armaments for the war

American Anti-Aircraft Guns near London; Second World War, 1
Illustration showing an American anti-aircraft unit firing at enemy bombers, during a German raid on London in 1944. The gun shown is a 90-mm weapon

W. M. Woodfull struck by a cricket ball, Melbourne Cricket Gr
Photograph of William Maldon Woodfull (1897-1965), the Victoria and Australia cricketer, just after he had been struck by a cricket ball bowled by Harold Larwood in the match between the MCC

Pet Gazelle
Gazelle brought to England from Africa by Captain Denham of the Avon steamship : though a popular pet, it is sufficiently unusual to be mentioned by the ILN

Webb in Mid-Channel
Captain Webb nears the French coast in the first successful attempt to swim the English Channel

Schofield / Supermarine S6
Captain Harry Methuen Schofield and his Supermarine S6: he won the Schneider Trophy in 1927 and the Kings Cup in 1934

Alcock & Brown - 2
The Vickers Vimy in which Captain Alcock and Lieutenant Brown made the successful first crossing of the Atlantic by air

Boytons Water Show / Suit
Captain Paul Boyton demonstrates his life-saving suit at the Worlds Water Show at Earls Court, London

Boytons Water Show / Race
A race between Wallace Ross and George Bubear, American and British sculling champions, at Captain Boytons World Water Show at Earls Court, London

Wallis in Tahiti 1767
Tahiti, in the Society Islands, is discovered by Captain Samuel Wallis of the Royal Navy, and after initial hostilities he makes friends with their queen, Oberea

Beatty Book Cover
When Beatty kept the seas - Captain Frank H Shaws stirring patriotic adventure yarn is based on real-life naval exploits of the war

Captain Roberts
BARTHOLOMEW ROBERTS Captain Roberts, the pirate with sword in hand and tricorn hat

Trial: Boycott Incident
The trial of those who threatened the landowner Captain Boycott is heard before a packed courtroom

Bell at Battle of Alma
Captain Bell of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers captures a Russian gun at the Battle of Alma. He was awarded the Victoria Cross

Pan / Woodward / Hook& Croc
Captain Hook falls into the jaws of the crocodile

Pacific / Cook 1770
Captain Cook takes formal possession of New South Wales

Embarkation, J. Ephraim, c. 1865 - c. 1870

A portrait of Alex MacKenzie
as the skipper in The Maggie (1954)

Ready for Flight
Lee Kershaw

Pirate Goat
Nadia Cuevas

Ready for Flight
Lee Kershaw

Pirate Goat
Nadia Cuevas

"Webber, " a naval officer or ship captain, three-quarter length portrait, standing...1894 or 95
"Webber, " a naval officer or ship captain, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing left, holding sword, 1894 or 1895

Captains, their wives, and two female tourists sitting around a table aboard ship...Alaska, (1897)
Captains, their wives, and two female tourists sitting around a table aboard ship, Dutch Harbor, Alaska, (1897?)

Capt. Williams, the winner...at the recent National Rifle Contest at Wimbledon, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Capt. Williams, the winner of Earl Dudley's prize at the recent National Rifle Contest at Wimbledon, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Herbert Watkins

Captain Cowper Phipps Coles, R.N. 1862. Creator: Unknown
Captain Cowper Phipps Coles, R.N. 1862. Captain Coles, of whose merits as an inventor the Admiralty has been forced into a sudden acknowledgement...witnessed the operations in the Black Sea

The Queen's Westminster Rifle Volunteers, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Queen's Westminster Rifle Volunteers, 1862. Major Russell, Colour-Sergeant Roe, Capt. Vacher, Major Loch, Capt. Busby, Capt. Worms, Earl Grosvenor, Dr. Buzzard, Lieut. Trollope, Dr

Ready for Flight
Lee Kershaw

Pirate Goat
Nadia Cuevas

Pirate Goat
Nadia Cuevas

Ready for Flight
Lee Kershaw

Pirate Goat
Nadia Cuevas

Dance of the Powhatan Native Americans of Carolina within a circle of totem poles. (Based on Captain Whites drawing of the Algonquian dance in Virginia.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A

Lady Rosemary Leveson-Gower with her children
Lady Rosemary Leveson-Gower, the sister of H.R.H. The Duchess of York, with her two children, Granville and Mary. She was the second daughter of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore

Prince George, Duke of Kent - Group Captain in the RAF
Prince George, Duke of Kent, right, shortly after becoming a Group Captain in the RAF with Gp Capt Ellwood, 27 May 1940. Date: 1940

Students of the Empire Test Pilots? School during a vis?
Students of the Empire Test Pilots? School during a visit to Rotol Ltd, Gloucester. Capt N.F. Harrison, DSO, SaF, extreme right; and H. Read, Rotol Instruction School, in civilian dress

Fall / Otter Hound / 1983
DUMFRIESSHIRE CLANSMAN Breeder: Captain John Bell-Irving Owners:Jean and Derek Pretious of BORAVIN Kennels Date: 1983

Winston Churchill greets the England football team, Wembley, London, October 1941. Artist: London News Agency
Winston Churchill greets the England football team, Wembley, London, October 1941. The Prime Minister being introduced to the players by England captain Eddie Hapgood before a wartime international

Arsenal FC captain Eddie Hapgood runs onto the pitch at Highbury, London, 1930s. Artist: Barratts Photo Press Ltd
Arsenal FC captain Eddie Hapgood runs onto the pitch at Highbury, London, 1930s. A left back, Hapgood (1908-1973) was Arsenals captain from 1933

Rio Grande Rafting, Portland Parish, Jamaica

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"Captains: Icons of Leadership and Courage" From the valiant Captain Matania leading the Last Absolution of the Munsters, to Queen Elizabeth II presenting Bobby Moore with the World Cup, captains have always embodied strength and determination. Just like John Mills in Ice Cold In Alex (1958), they navigate through treacherous terrains to achieve their goals. Captain Woolf Barnato with his Bentley showcases a different kind of leadership - one that combines elegance and power. Similarly, The Royal Logistic Corps exemplifies how captains ensure smooth operations behind the scenes. In moments of remembrance, we see Old Bill kneeling before the Cenotaph in Whitehall, paying tribute to fallen heroes. Even on the football field, such as Dulwich Hamlet FC team in 1936, captains inspire unity and teamwork. History tells tales of extraordinary individuals like Captain Francis Crozier aboard HMS Terror in 1845 or Flying Officer W E Johns creating thrilling Biggles stories for Modern Boy magazine. They ignite our imagination and remind us that bravery knows no bounds. Captain Scott's expedition at the South Pole in 1912 epitomizes unwavering determination despite insurmountable challenges. Meanwhile, Coyne Helicopter/UFO encounters highlight how even modern-day captains face mysterious situations beyond comprehension. Lastly, let us not forget Captain Albert Ball (1896-1917), VC, DSO - a true hero who fearlessly fought for his country during World War I. These captivating glimpses into various realms show that being a captain is more than just a title; it is an embodiment of resilience and inspiration. Whether leading armies or exploring uncharted territories, these remarkable individuals leave an indelible mark on history as beacons of leadership and courage.