Condy Nicholas Collection

Supposed case of a steamer pursued by an enemy, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Supposed case of a steamer pursued by an enemy, 1844. Testing explosives designed by Captain Warner, demonstrating:the effect produced by a line-of-battle ship following in her wake

View of the wreck at sunset, 1844. Creator: Unknown
View of the wreck at sunset, 1844. Explosion of a ship at Brighton by Captain Warner who...put to the test his alleged power of destroying ships at sea

Departure of the Grand Duke Constantine of Russia, from Plymouth - drawn by Mr. N. M. Condy, 1845. Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolayevich of Russia leaves after a royal visit to England....his Imperial

The John O Gaunt "settling down", 1844. Creator: Unknown
The John O Gaunt " settling down", 1844. Explosion of a ship at Brighton by Captain Warner who...put to the test his alleged power of destroying ships at sea

Settled, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Settled, 1844. Explosion of a ship at Brighton by Captain Warner who...put to the test his alleged power of destroying ships at sea, completely and instantaneously...an immense cloud

The Ingermanland, 74, with His Imperial Highness the Grand Duke Constantine on board, saluting the Admiral at Plymouth, 1845. Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolayevich of Russia arrives in England

The Explosion, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Explosion, 1844. Explosion of a ship at Brighton by Captain Warner who...put to the test his alleged power of destroying ships at sea, completely and instantaneously...an immense cloud

Weston-super-Mare Regatta, from the sea - drawn by Condy, 1845. Creator: Smyth
Weston-super-Mare Regatta, from the sea - drawn by Condy, 1845. Boat races off the Somerset coast. In the centre covered in signal flags is Ganymede saluting

Weston-super-Mare Regatta, the Champion winning - drawn by Condy, 1845. Creator: Smyth
Weston-super-Mare Regatta, the Champion winning - drawn by Condy, 1845. Boat races off the Somerset coast....the Champion winning, with the Lily of Devon disabled

The "John O Gaunt"being towed to destruction, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The " John O Gaunt" being towed to destruction, 1844. Explosion of a ship at Brighton by Captain Warner who...put to the test his alleged power of destroying ships at sea

The Royal Thames Yacht Club - Sailing Match - Mystery, Gnome, Phantom, Enigma, Gazelle, from a sketch by Mr. Condy, RW. Y. C. 1844. Yachting on the River Thames in London

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"Condy Nicholas: A Tale of High Seas, Wrecks, and Regattas" In the year 1844, a supposed case of a steamer being pursued by an enemy unfolded on the vast expanse of the ocean. The creator of this thrilling event remains unknown, leaving us to wonder about the fate of those involved. Another enigmatic scene from that same year captures our attention—a view of a wreck at sunset. The artist behind this haunting image is also shrouded in mystery, adding an air of intrigue to the already captivating story. Amidst these tumultuous events, we witness the departure of none other than the Grand Duke Constantine of Russia from Plymouth. Drawn by Mr. N. M. , this momentous occasion must have been filled with anticipation and grandeur as royalty embarked on their journey. The John O Gaunt makes its appearance in our narrative—its settling down depicted in another mysterious creation from 1844. What caused this vessel to find its final resting place? We can only speculate as we piece together fragments from history's forgotten corners. However, amidst tragedy and destruction emerges a glimmering ray of hope—the Ingermanland, 74—with His Imperial Highness the Grand Duke Constantine aboard. This majestic ship serves as a symbol of resilience against adversity during uncertain times. Our tale takes an unexpected turn with "The Explosion" captured by an unknown artist in 1844. What led to such devastation? Was it accidental or intentional? These questions remain unanswered but fuel our imagination further still. Shifting gears away from calamity at sea, Condy brings his artistic talents ashore to Weston-super-Mare Regatta in 1845. With his skilled hand guided by Smyth's vision, he offers us two vibrant scenes—one depicting the regatta itself viewed from the sea and another showcasing triumph through "the Champion winning.