Carrack Collection

Henri Grace a Dieu
Deptford-built warship in the carrack style : she is the largest warship of her day, with golden sails - square on fore and main masts, lateen on the two mizzen masts

Carrack, a merchant ship of the late 1400s
Armed Genoese carrack, a merchant ship of the 1400s and 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Spanish Armada Off the Coast of England, ca 1620-1625. Artist: Wieringen, Cornelis Claesz, van (ca 1576-1633)
Spanish Armada Off the Coast of England, ca 1620-1625. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders. Artist: Chatzis, Vasilios (1870-1915)
The Conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders. Private Collection

Ferdinand Magellan's ship The Nao Victoria, which took part in the expedition in 1519 to circumnavigate the earth
3058539 Ferdinand Magellan's ship The Nao Victoria, which took part in the expedition in 1519 to circumnavigate the earth

A 15th century carrack, a three masted sailing ship used in the time of Christopher Columbus
3253021 A 15th century carrack, a three masted sailing ship used in the time of Christopher Columbus; (add.info.: A 15th century carrack)

A 16th Century Tudor naval ship or Carrack
3330745 A 16th Century Tudor naval ship or Carrack; (add.info.: Woodcut depicting a 16th Century Tudor naval ship or Carrack.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Henry Grace of God, popularly known as the Great Harry, from 'Short History of the English People' by J.R
3742739 Henry Grace of God, popularly known as the Great Harry, from 'Short History of the English People' by J.R. Green, pub

Henry Grace a Dieu "Henry Grace of God", aka Great Harry. English carrack or "great ship" of
3058541 Henry Grace a Dieu "Henry Grace of God", aka Great Harry. English carrack or "great ship" of the 16th century

A Carrack of about 1470. Engraving
527471 A Carrack of about 1470. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration from "Imperial Martial Rights?" by Leonhard Fronsperger, 1566. Creator: Amman, Jost (1539-1591)
Illustration from "Imperial Martial Rights?" by Leonhard Fronsperger, 1566. Private Collection

Alessandro Farnese witnesses the destruction of the Invincible Armada, 1687. Creator: Ricci, Sebastiano (1659-1734)
Alessandro Farnese witnesses the destruction of the Invincible Armada. (From the Series of the life of Pope Paul III), 1687. Found in the Collection of the Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese, Piacenza.

'Henry VIII. And Model of the "Great Harry", (1902). Creator: C. Howard. 'Henry VIII
'Henry VIII. And Model of the "Great Harry", (1902). We owe the founding of the Royal Navy to Henry VIII. Before his time there seems to have been no standing navy

The Battle of Lepanto (Tapestry), 1591. Creator: Anonymous master
The Battle of Lepanto (Tapestry), 1591. Found in the collection of the Palazzo del Principe Andrea Doria di Genova

Sir Francis Drake attacking a Spanish treasure ship (actually a Portuguese carrack, the Sao Filipe, containing gold, spices and silk), off the Azores, 8 June 1587

Arrival of a Portuguese ship. Nanban screen, ca. 1600. Artist: Anonymous
Arrival of a Portuguese ship. Nanban screen, ca. 1600. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

World map with Magellan?s circumnavigation (From Scherer?s Atlas novus), 1702-1703. From a private collection

The Victoria, a Spanish carrack, ship of Ferdinand Magellan?s Armada de Molucca. (Aus Maris Pacifici), 1595. From a private collection

Flemish Carrack Date: circa 1450

1450 carrack at sea
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Henry Grace A Dieu (Great Harry), Flagship of Henry VIIIs Naval Fleet - 16th Century
Henry Grace a Dieu (Great Harry), the flagship of Henry VIII, King of Englands naval fleet (circa 16th century). Vintage etching circa 19th century

The fleet of Pedro Alvares Cabral in 1500. From Livro das Armadas, ca 1568. Found in the Collection of the Academia das Ciencias de Lisboa

Ships of the Reign of Edward IV in 1482 (colour litho)
PNP427731 Ships of the Reign of Edward IV in 1482 (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; English, out of copyright

The Great Harry (chromolitho)
5238499 The Great Harry (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Harry.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Charles VIIIs Expedition to Italy in 1494 (colour litho)
PNP427733 Charles VIIIs Expedition to Italy in 1494 (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: caption reads)

Carrack, Heading to the Right, c. 1480 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Carrack, Heading to the Right, c. 1480/1500

The carrack Henry Grace a Dieu, 16th century. Artist: English master
The carrack Henry Grace a Dieu, 16th century. From a private collection

The Henry Grace a Dieu ( Great Harry ), 1936. Creator: Unknown
The " Henry Grace a Dieu" (" Great Harry" ), 1936. Henry Grace a Dieu (" Henry Grace of God" ), also known as Great Harry

The Great Harry, c1520, (1849). Creator: Kellerhoven
The Great Harry, c1520, (1849). Henry Grace a Dieu (Henry Grace of God), also known as Great Harry, was an English carrack or great ship of the 16th century

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, 1572. Found in the Collection of Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Philip II offering the Infante don Ferdinand to Victory, ca 1573-1575. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Corfu island and The Battle of Lepanto, 1583. Found in the Collection of Galleria delle Carte Geografiche, Vaticano

A naval battle between Christians and Turks, 1657. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Portrait of a Venetian Admiral, Second half of the16th cen.. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

The fleet of Vasco da Gama in 1502. From Livro de Lisuarte de Abreu, c. 1565. Found in the collection of Pierpont Morgan Library

Allegory of the Battle of Lepanto, c. 1573. Found in the collection of Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Sebastiano Venier (1496-1578), with the Battle of Lepanto in background. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, ca 1578. Artist: Stradanus (Straet, van der), Johannes (1523-1605)
The Battle of Lepanto on 7 October 1571, ca 1578. Private Collection

The Battle of Haarlemmermeer on May 26, 1573, 1620s. Artist: Eertvelt, Andries van (1590-1652)
The Battle of Haarlemmermeer on May 26, 1573, 1620s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Arrival of a Portuguese ship. Nanban screen. Detail: Japanese Christians, ca. 1600. Artist: Anonymous
Arrival of a Portuguese ship. Nanban screen. Detail: Japanese Christians, ca. 1600. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Sea battle between the Dutch and Spanish ships, 1604. Artist: Aert Anthonisz. (Aert van Antum) (ca. 1580-1620)
Sea battle between the Dutch and Spanish ships, 1604. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Battle of Lepanto, 17th century. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Lepanto, 17th century. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Byzantine Emperor Welcoming Roussillon and Martel, 1468-1470. Artist: Liedet, Loyset (1420-1479)
The Byzantine Emperor Welcoming Roussillon and Martel, 1468-1470. Found in the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

A naval battle between Turks and Christians. Artist: Grevenbroeck, Orazio (1670-1730)
A naval battle between Turks and Christians. Private Collection

The sinking of the Spanish Armada in 1588, 1601. Artist: Anonymous
The sinking of the Spanish Armada in 1588, 1601. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Battle of Cadiz (Dutch and English Ships Attack the Spanish Armada), 1608. Artist: Aert Anthonisz
Battle of Cadiz (Dutch and English Ships Attack the Spanish Armada), 1608. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The sinking of the Spanish Armada in 1588, 1613-1615. Artist: Hogenberg, Frans (1535-1590)
The sinking of the Spanish Armada in 1588, 1613-1615. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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The carrack, known as Henri Grace a Dieu or the Great Harry, was a majestic vessel that dominated the seas during the late 1400s. This merchant ship, with its impressive size and strength, became an iconic symbol of maritime power. One notable historical event involving a carrack was the Spanish Armada off the coast of England in the early 17th century. The painting by Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen captures this dramatic battle scene, showcasing the might and grandeur of these formidable ships. Another significant moment in history is depicted in Vasilios Chatzis' artwork titled "The Conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders. " Here we see a carrack playing a crucial role in this historic conquest, highlighting its versatility as both a warship and trading vessel. Flemish carracks were renowned for their craftsmanship and design. These ships were admired for their elegance and efficiency on long voyages across treacherous waters. In one daring encounter captured in art, Sir Francis Drake can be seen attacking a Portuguese carrack believed to be carrying valuable treasures. This depiction showcases not only Drake's audacity but also emphasizes how highly prized these vessels were due to their cargo capacity. Portuguese ships like Nao Saint Mary played an essential role in global exploration during this era. They facilitated trade routes between Europe and Asia while introducing new cultures through encounters with different civilizations along their journeys. Magellan's circumnavigation is another testament to the significance of carracks during this time period. Heinrich Scherer's world map beautifully illustrates Magellan's voyage around the globe aboard his trusty carrack, marking one of humanity's greatest achievements in navigation. Lastly, let us not forget about those early days when simple yet sturdy 1450 Carracks sailed across vast oceans braving storms and unknown territories - pioneers who paved the way for future maritime endeavors.