Fleet Collection (page 3)

View of London from St. Pauls, on Lord Mayors Day
Incredible panoramic view of London from the roof of St. Pauls Cathedral, looking west. The Lord Mayors Procession can be seen heading up Fleet Street and Ludgate Hill past the cathedral. Date: 1889

Spithead Naval Review
The Coronation Naval Review at Spithead, Portsmouth

The Russo-Japanese War - Japanese Naval Admirals
The Russo-Japanese War (1904-05) - Japanese Naval Admirals Date: circa 1905

South Africa - Holiday Time in Kalk Bay, Cape Town. Date: circa 1903

A group of fishermen from Saltburn by the Sea, a small seaside town on the English north east coast, just south of its larger neighbour, Redcar. Early 1900s Fish where the fish are!

GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- Breakdown Lorry
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

Ludgate Circus 1930S
View from Fleet Street looking towards Ludgate Circus, Ludgate Hill and St. Pauls Cathedral, London

Lord Howard of Effingham (1536-1624), 1st Earl of Nottingham - Daniel Mytens (studio of)
Oil on Canvas 243 x 155 17th C

Southdown Omnibus
A modern omnibus, one of the Southdown fleet, a No 31 bus, destination Portsmouth and Southsea via Chichester and Bognor Regis, south coast of England

HMS Leviathan, Drake-class armoured cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Leviathan, a Drake-class armoured cruiser. HMS Leviathan was one of four Drake-class armoured cruisers built for the Royal Navy around 1900

Geoffrey Keyes and his father
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Roger Keyes, with his son Geoffrey in a the full dress uniform of a subaltern in the Royal Scots Greys

HMS Victory sailing for the French line flanked by the Euryalus
STC236936 HMS Victory sailing for the French line flanked by the Euryalus and HMS Temeraire at the Battle of Trafalgar, October 21st, 1805, engraved by T

Stages of the pearl fishery industry in the Persian Gulf. Date: 1902

United States Air Force - Martin NRB-57D Canberra 53-3973 31 May 1956 accepted by the 4080 Strategic Reconnaissance Wing 1959-61: AFSC. Converted to WB-57D

The Victory Returning from Trafalgar, in Three Positions, ca. 1806. Creator: JMW Turner
The Victory Returning from Trafalgar, in Three Positions; The " Victory" returning from Trafalgar; The Victory returning from Trafalgar, ca. 1806

Fleet Air Arm - Grumman Martlet II - AM958
A Grumman Martlet II of the Fleet Air Arm. Ordered by the British Purchasing Commission as Grumman G-36Bs, the Martlet II was powered by a Pratt and Whitney R-1830-S3C4-G engine

Fleet Air Arm de Havilland DH. 115 Sea Vampire T. 22 XA160
Fleet Air Arm de Havilland DH.115 Sea Vampire T.22 XA160 (msn 15502), delivered 28 June 1954, sold as scrap 4 November 1965 at RNAS Brawdy. Date: 1950s-1960s

Fairey Flycatcher amphibians
Fleet Air Arm Fairey Flycatcher amphibians at a seaplane base in the far east. Date: circa 1925

Airco DH. 9a E959
Fleet Air Arm Airco DH.9a E959 after a landing mishap Date: circa 1925

BAE Sea Harrier FRS-1
Royal-Navy Rn Bae Sea Harriers Parked on the Flight-Deck with Hms Broadsword Sailing Behind Date: 1982

Fleet of soft drinks delivery lorries, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist
Fleet of soft drinks delivery lorries, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. The fleet of lorries with their newest Bedford TK at the front of the line up

Valletta, Malta - HMS Egmont and Dockyard Creek. Date: 1923

825 Squadron on HMS Warrior aircraft carrier
Group photo of 825 Squadron, Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, on board HMS Warrior (R31) aircraft carrier with a Fairey Firefly plane. Date: circa 1953

Pearl fishing in the Persian Gulf
The Pearl Fishery in the Persian Gulf. Sidi-Arab diver with pince-nez. The Mosquito Fleet at anchor. The divers at work below. Apparatus used by the divers. Date: 1881

H. M. S. Devonshire
The lead ship of the Royal Navy Devonshire class of armoured cruisers. The Devonshire formed part of the Grand Fleet for the first two years of World War One

Scotch lassies engaged in curing kippers at Douglas, on the Isle of Man September 1916 Fish where the fish are!

Macropus giganteus, eastern gray kangaroo and Xanthorrhoea s
Gum-plant, and Kangooroo of New Holland. Drawing 56 By George Raper, 1789

Admiral Hugo von Pohl, German naval officer, WW1
Admiral Hugo von Pohl (1855-1916), German naval officer during the First World War, commander of the fleet from 1915 to 1916

SS Berengaria Passing Spithead, 1935
Photograph of the Cunard Liner SS Berengaria passing through the lines of the British Fleet, assembled for the Spithead Review, on her homeward journey from New York

HMS Triumph (R16)
Royal Navy - HMS Triumph (R16), fleet support ship. Formerly a Colossus-class light fleet aircraft carrier, Triumph was converted to a Support Ship in the late 1960s and was de-commissioned in 1975

Dutch Ships Ramming Spanish Galleys of the English Coast, 3 October 1602
3709931 Dutch Ships Ramming Spanish Galleys of the English Coast, 3 October 1602, 1617 (oil on canvas) by Vroom, Hendrick Cornelisz

A submarine crew line the decks as they await the Britannia and the Queen for the Silver Jubilee Royal Navy Review. Lined up at Spithead for the Jubilee Review of the Fleet. 28th June 1977

People waving at the visiting aircraft carrier HMS Centaur. Liverpool, Merseyside. 14th August 1965

Supermarine Scimitar F-1
Royal-Navy Supermarine Scimitar F-1 Landing with Tail-Hook Down Operating on Aircraft-Carrier Hms Ark Royal During Trials and Test Date: 1950s

A Fishing Fleet, 1910. Artist: William Biscombe Gardner
A Fishing Fleet, 1910. From The British Isles in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. D.Lit. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1910]

Lord Howard of Effingham, c1600. Artist: Thomas Cockson
Lord Howard of Effingham, c1600. Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham (1536-1624), Earl of Nottingham. The Armada and the English fleet in Cadizin is in the background

WW1 - German fleet sail to Scapa Flow, Scotland, UK
WW1 - German fleet set sail to Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom. 74 ships of the Kaiserliche Marines High Seas Fleet were interned in Gutter Sound at Scapa Flow pending a

The Public Hall at the The Daily Telegraph newspaper
The hall of the Daily Telegraph newspaper looking very handsome with its red granite pillars. The view is taken looking towards Fleet Street. Date: 1914

Naval manoeuvres on East Coast by G. H. Davis
The naval manoeuvres of 1913: the varying fortunes of the East Coast raiding parties. How the Humber Ports were raided last week by the Red fleet

View of St Pauls Cathedral. From Fleet Street, London. Ye old Cheshire Cheese pub is seen on the left. A man can be seen removing horse excrement from the street on the right

The Spanish Armada, published by John Pine, 1739 (engraving)
XJF872771 The Spanish Armada, published by John Pine, 1739 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Sailing luggers off the Norfolk Coast near Great Yarmouth
Sailing luggers (Herring fleet) off the Norfolk Coast near Great Yarmouth. Date: circa 1904

The first three McDonnell F-4K Phantoms, XT858, XT859 and XT860, for the Fleet Air Arm arrive at the Royal Naval Air Station, Yeovilton, escorted by two de Havilland DH110 Sea Vixen FAW2s

Douglas R5D-3 Skymaster 56549 City of London
Douglas R5D-3 Skymaster, 56549, City of London, of the US Navy Fleet Tactical Support Squadron 24 attached to US Naval Station, Port Lyautey, Morocco

The Revenge under command of Sir Richard Grenville (c1542-91) engaging Spanish fleet off Flores. Cut off from English fleet, fought until overwhelmed 1591

Black faced sheep with Cairnsmore of Fleet in the background in winter snow, Laghead, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

GLC-LFB appliance fleet - foam tender
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

Lord John Fisher, British Admiral of the Fleet
Lord John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher of Kilverstone (1841-1920), British Admiral of the Fleet, Royal Navy. Seen here in full ceremonial uniform. early 20th century

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"Fleet: A Journey through History and Adventure" Step into the world of fleet, where history comes alive with every stroke of a brush. From the iconic painting "The Redoutable at Trafalgar, 21st October 1805, " we witness the valorous naval battle that forever changed the course of history. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, stands tall as a symbol of strength and dedication to his country. As we delve deeper into this captivating theme, H. M. S. Warspite emerges from the depths, showcasing its might and resilience on turbulent seas. Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Pub on Fleet Street in London whispers tales from centuries past; its walls echoing with conversations between literary giants. The clash between USS Monitor and CSS Virginia ironclad naval battle takes us back to a time when innovation redefined warfare. The Battle of Trafalgar immortalized on canvas reminds us of Admiral Nelson's heroic sacrifice for victory. Meanwhile, HMS Barham stands proudly at Scapa Flow as a testament to British naval power. In Dumfries and Galloway's Gatehouse during autumn in Scotland, nature paints an enchanting picture that captures our hearts. Imperial Airways Poster showcases four types of planes soaring across vast skies—a tribute to human ingenuity reaching new heights. Traveling further back in time, Guiseppe Heintz's 17th-century map reveals Venice's intricate beauty—an invitation to explore its labyrinthine streets and romantic canals. Fairey Swordfish Torpedo-Bomber takes flight during World War II—its bravery etched forever in our memories. Lastly, British aircraft camouflage from 1941 unveils how artistry played a crucial role in concealing these flying machines amidst adversity. Through these diverse glimpses into fleet-related moments throughout history and around the world, we are reminded that they are not merely collections of vehicles or vessels but symbols representing courage, innovation, and the indomitable human spirit.