Destroyer Collection (page 6)

Types of the British Navy (litho)
1615850 Types of the British Navy (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of the British Navy)

The Air Force Day in England (colour litho)
2777658 The Air Force Day in England (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Air Force Day in England)

HMS Badger ramming a German submarine, illustration from Told in the Huts
STC308711 HMS Badger ramming a German submarine, illustration from Told in the Huts: The YMCA Gift Book, published 1916 (colour litho) by Cuneo

The Battle of the Dogger Bank: the Indomitable
STC292418 The Battle of the Dogger Bank: the Indomitable towing home the damaged battle-cruiser Lion, 24th January 1915, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation

The "Destroyer", torpedo vessel of Captain Ericsson (engraving)
969841 The " Destroyer", torpedo vessel of Captain Ericsson (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Destroyer")

A seaplane bombing a submarine (colour litho)
981890 A seaplane bombing a submarine (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A seaplane bombing a submarine)

The Battle of Jutland in 1916 (oil on canvas)
XCF137072 The Battle of Jutland in 1916 (oil on canvas) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

British sailor swinging the lead to check water depth (colour litho)
6001937 British sailor swinging the lead to check water depth (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British sailor swinging the lead to check water depth)

Artillery on the Dunes, Flanders, 1915 (w / c)
5920312 Artillery on the Dunes, Flanders, 1915 (w/c) by Jones, Adrian (1845-1938); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Artillery on the Dunes, Flanders, 1915)

"A more unequal match can hardly be: Christian must fight an Angel"from
5615796 " A more unequal match can hardly be: Christian must fight an Angel" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World

The Collision off Cape St Vincent, the French Battle-Ship "Brennus, "which sunk a Destroyer (litho)
1600065 The Collision off Cape St Vincent, the French Battle-Ship " Brennus, " which sunk a Destroyer (litho) by Wright

A seaplane bombing a submarine (colour litho)
981880 A seaplane bombing a submarine (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A seaplane bombing a submarine)

A fight with a destroyer (litho)
3622176 A fight with a destroyer (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fight with a destroyer)

Destroyers at Night, c. 1942 (w / c on paper)
CIV214986 Destroyers at Night, c.1942 (w/c on paper) by Ravilious, Eric (1903-42); 44.9x59.1 cm; Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; eCanadian War Museum; English, out of copyright

The Advance to Peking, the Capture of the Taku Forts (litho)
1600090 The Advance to Peking, the Capture of the Taku Forts (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance to Peking)

Leaves from the Sketch-Book of an Officer with the Channel Squadron (engraving)
1605689 Leaves from the Sketch-Book of an Officer with the Channel Squadron (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The "Destroyer", torpedo-vessel of Captain Ericsson (engraving)
979359 The " Destroyer", torpedo-vessel of Captain Ericsson (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Destroyer")

Eccentric Warships (litho)
1050805 Eccentric Warships (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eccentric Warships. Illustration for The Graphic)

"Ready! Aye, Ready!"The British Mediterranean Fleet (engraving)
1100570 " Ready! Aye, Ready!" The British Mediterranean Fleet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ready! Aye, Ready)

Officers and men of the British Royal Navy destroyer HMS Lookout, adopted by Burnely and District. Photo shows: Men of the lookout, radar staff left to right: Able Seaman E

One of the oldest destroyers at sea today, the 27-year old British Royal Navy Destroyer HMS Watchman, which has just completed a fine record of 200, 000 miles steamed in this war alone

British destroyers at sea. Destroyers silhouetted against the skyline. HMS Jaguar is nearest. Circa October 1940

The Kriegsmarine destroyer Georg Thiele photographed from a Royal Nav destroyer after having been run aground during the Second Battle of Narvik. 13th April 1940

H. M. S. Hesperus enters a harbour, showing damage to her bows caused by ramming a German
H.M.S. Hesperus enters a harbour, showing damage to her bows caused by ramming a German submarine. Liverpool 28th December 1942

A K Class destroyer cutting across the wake of HMS Kelvin during a patrol of the Western Approaches. Circa May 1940

The decks of HMS Milne are awash as she ploughs through heavy seas in the North Atlantic. Circa December 1943

A British convoy passing through the Straits of Dover seen here being attacked by German dive bomber. 11th July 1940. German air operations over the English Channel marked the first phase of The

HMS Kelly under tow in the North Sea after being torpedoed off the coast of Norway on the 10th May 1940

Operation at sea saves sailors life. November 1944, on board the cruiser HMS Berwick, in northern waters. A destroyer rating believed to be suffering from appendicitis was transferred from his ship

USS Nevada, a USN destroyer, USS Quincy, another USN destroyer, and HMS Glasgow seen from HMS Enterprise. Preparing to bombard the German shore batteries at Cherbourg. 25th June 1944

Five British airmen rescued from a rubber float climbing on board HMS Jackal. The five were rescued after 24 hours afloat. They had come down in the sea after a raid over enemy territory

HMS Fury (in the foreground) and HMS Ashanti laying a smoke screen after a dummy torpedo run, during fleet exercises off of Scapa Flow. Circa May 1942

HMS Kelvin of the 5th Destroyer Flotilla, Home Fleet, lays a smoke screen during destroyer exercises in the North Sea. Circa October 1940

HMAS Nepal approaches the Eastern Fleet flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth as a seaman prepares to fire line, which is held in canister by a second seaman

HMS Illustrious oils a destroyer in the Indian Ocean with the Eastern Fleet 20th May 1944

USS Quincy, (radar and radio aerials painted out by censor ) seen from HMS Enterprise. Preparing to bombard the German shore batteries at Cherbourg. 25th June 1944

The Battle of Hong Kong (8 - 25 December 1941), also known as the Defence of Hong Kong and the Fall of Hong Kong, was one of the first battles of the Pacific War in World War II

British Naval Factory a Float. Typical young E. R. A at work in the light machine
British Naval Factory a Float. Typical young E.R.A at work in the light machine shop of destroyer depot ship. The type of man whose constant work helps keep the British Fleet at sea

Might be a workshop in any big factory ashore, but it is the list machine shop of a British destroyer depot ship. These men make a variety of small requirements for destroyers

Channel Islands Liberated. The Channel Islands, the only part of the United Kingdom to be occupied by Germany during the war

The guided missile destroyer HMS Norfolk, built at the Wallsend yard of Swan Hunter, has been delayed from sailing from the Tyne to Portsmouth by minor defects. 3rd March 1970

Chef, Petty Officer Bill Colmer with the cake made to commemorate HMS Liverpools commissioning ceremony. 9th July 1982

Picture taken from the Mediterranean Sea taken on board USS Mackenzie, one of the escorting US destroyers, during the successful bombardment of enemy batteries, dumps and roads to the west of Gaeta

The British Navy has played no small part in the British success in the Western Desert. The Mediterranean fleet has bombarded the ports of Libya

The Hunt Class destroyer HMS Brocklesby steaming at high speed during a target practice exercise off Plymouth Sound 4th November 1941

A US destroyer fires a pattern of depth charges during a search for a German U-boat. 9th November 1942 The depth charge was the main anti-submarine warfare weapon used against the German submarine

General Gourand, Commander-In-Chief of the French forces in the Dardanelles, and General de Amade, leaving on board a French destroyer

The destroyer HMS Glasgow puts to sea from the River Tyne on her way to Portsmouth to be handed over to the Royal Navy. The Swan Hunter built HMS Glasgow was the fifth Type 42 destroyer to enter

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"Unstoppable Force: The Mighty Destroyer" From the daring acts of bravery in naval battles to the awe-inspiring power displayed by these warships, the destroyer has left an indelible mark on history. One such remarkable event was when H. M. S. Glowworm fearlessly rammed into the formidable Admiral Hipper during World War II, showcasing the unwavering determination of these vessels. Even ancient civilizations recognized their significance, as depicted in the Papyrus of Ani (Book of the Dead) - The Judgement scene, where a destroyer-like force protects and guides souls through treacherous waters towards eternal peace. In times of conflict, destroyers like HMS Tipperary led from the frontlines during World War I, exemplifying their pivotal role in safeguarding nations. Fast forward to 1941 and witness Fairey Swordfish Torpedo-Bombers launching from destroyers' decks during WWII; they became instrumental in turning tides against enemy forces. As Britains Sea Power Is Yours slogan proudly proclaimed, it is undeniable that destroyers played a vital part in maintaining maritime supremacy. During the Korean War, we see USS Shelton and USS Antietam refueling from USS Tolovana while HMS Dragons Lynx Helicopter fires flares overhead—a true display of combined naval might. Throughout history, British Royal Navy's fleet showcased its strength with ships like HMS Arethusa and HMS Manchester standing alongside destroyers during WWI. Today's modern era witnesses powerful vessels like HMS Defender returning triumphantly to Portsmouth or Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dragon patrolling international waters—symbols of strength and protection. The destroyer remains an embodiment of courage and resilience—an unstoppable force that has shaped our world's destiny on countless occasions.