Man Of War Collection

Cutaway view of an American warship
Hull of an American man-of-war cut open amidships, showing deck plans and quarters, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Dutch men-of-war in a storm off a rocky coast, 1672, by Wille
Willem van de Velde the Younger (1633-1707). Dutch painter. Dutch men-of-war in a storm off a rocky coast, 1672. National Museum of Art. Copenhagen. Denmark

Three English Men-of-War Getting Underway in a Fresh Breeze (Sea Piece)
Artist: Monamy, Peter - Title: Three English Men-of-War Getting Underway in a Fresh Breeze (Sea Piece) - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 96.5 x 125

Physalia pelagica, Portugese-man-of-war
Illustration by Rene Primevcre Lesson from Voyage of the Coquille (1826-1338)

English man-of-war, 1646
British warship of the 17th century. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827. Artist: Reinagle, George Philip (1802-1835)
The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827. Private Collection

Flagship Eendracht and a Fleet of Dutch Men-of-war, c. 1670. Artist: Bakhuizen, Ludolf (1630-1708)
Flagship Eendracht and a Fleet of Dutch Men-of-war, c. 1670. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Danish warship

16th century warship. From A First Book of British History published 1925
3058514 16th century warship. From A First Book of British History published 1925.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Drawing showing a ?helmsman of a French man-of-war, keeping the ship on its' proper
5311176 Drawing showing a ?helmsman of a French man-of-war, keeping the ship on its' proper ?course by referring to the compass mounted on a binnacle

Cherbourg Roads: Mooring-ground for Men-of-War, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Cherbourg Roads: Mooring-ground for Men-of-War, 1858. The inner dock of Cherbourg is 1260 feet long and 600 broad. It is capable of receiving an entire fleet

Embarkation of the Prince of Wales in H.M.S. "Hero" at Plymouth for Canada, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Embarkation of the Prince of Wales in H.M.S. "Hero" at Plymouth for Canada, 1860. The future King Edward VII goes on a royal visit to North America - sailors manning the yards

The "Öland" Fighting with English Men-of-War in 1704, 1870. Creator: Albert Berg
The "-land" Fighting with English Men-of-War in 1704, 1870

The Navy's Man-of-War Amsterdam'off the Westerlaag on Y at Amsterdam, 1807. Creator: Nicolaus Baur
The Navy's Man-of-War Amsterdam'off the Westerlaag on Y at Amsterdam, 1807

Naval Battle between Dutch Men-of-War and Spanish Galleys, c.1633-c.1650. Creator: Cornelis Boel
Naval Battle between Dutch Men-of-War and Spanish Galleys, c.1633-c.1650

Dutch Ships in a Calm Sea, c.1665. Creator: Willem van de Velde the Younger
Dutch Ships in a Calm Sea, c.1665

Ships at Anchor, c.1650-c.1707. Creator: Willem van de Velde the Younger
Ships at Anchor, c.1650-c.1707

Ships after the Battle, 1630-1672. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Ships after the Battle, 1630-1672

The Man-of-War Brielle on the River Maas off Rotterdam, 1689. Creator: Ludolf Bakhuizen
The Man-of-War Brielle on the River Maas off Rotterdam, 1689. Other Title(s): The Man-of-War Koning William on the Maas off Rotterdam

Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets, in the Sound, 8 November 1658, 1665. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets, in the Sound, 8 November 1658, 1665

Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets, in the Sound, 8 November 1658, 1658-1693. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets, in the Sound, 8 November 1658, 1658-1693. Attributed to Willem van de Velde I

Episode from the Four Days Naval Battle (11-14 June 1666), in or after 1666-in or before 1672. Attributed to Willem van de Velde I

"Seascape with the Dutch Men-of-War including the "Drenthe" and the "Prince Frederick-Henry", 1630-1670

"The Failed Attack of the English on the Return Fleet in the Port of Bergen, Norway, 12 August 1665: an episode from the Second Anglo-Dutch War", 1669

The Battle of Terheide, 1657. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
The Battle of Terheide, 1657. Other Title(s): The Battle of Terheide, 10 August 1653: an episode from the First Anglo-Dutch War (1652-54)

The Battle of Livorno (Leghorn), c.1659-c.1699. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
The Battle of Livorno (Leghorn), c.1659-c.1699

The Battle of Dunkirk, 1659. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
The Battle of Dunkirk, 1659. Other Title(s): The Naval Battle against the Spanish near Dunkirk, 18 February 1639

The Battle of the Downs, 1659. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
The Battle of the Downs, 1659. Other Title(s): The Battle of the Downs against the Spanish Armada, 21 October 1639

Seascape with Dutch Men-of-War and Fishing Boats, 1646-1708. Creator: Ludolf Backhuysen I
Seascape with Dutch Men-of-War and Fishing Boats, 1646-1708

The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827, 1828. Creator: Georgin, François (1801-1863)
The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827, 1828. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Capture of Castor, print made by Thomas Sutherland, from
740511 Capture of Castor, print made by Thomas Sutherland, from The Naval Achievements of Great Britain, From the Year 1793 to 1817, by James Jenkins

HMS Wachtmeister fighting against the Russian squadron on Juny 4, 1719, 1895. Private Collection

The Man of War rocks, Polpeor Cove, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. 1899
A view of the Man of War rocks from Polpeor Cove looking seaward with ships on the horizon. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

The naval Battle of Reval on 13 May 1790, 1860s. Artist: Bogolyubov, Alexei Petrovich (1824-1896)
The naval Battle of Reval on 13 May 1790, 1860s. Found in the collection of the State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

Pirates Boarding a Spanish Vessel in the West Indies, 1731 (engraving)
3780175 Pirates Boarding a Spanish Vessel in the West Indies, 1731 (engraving); (add.info.: From The History and Lives of the most Notorious Pirates, by an old Seaman, n.d)

Men-of-War Breaking Fishermens Nets, (oil on panel-a penschilderij)
990413 Men-of-War Breaking Fishermens Nets, (oil on panel-a penschilderij) by Salm, Adriaen or Abraham (c.1660-1720); 47x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Men-of-War Breaking Fishermens Nets)

Women coaling a Man-of War at Nagasaki, Japan, 1888. Creator: J Nash
Women coaling a Man-of War at Nagasaki, Japan, 1888.From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Portuguese man o war, Physalia physalis
6338335 Portuguese man o war, Physalia physalis by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Portuguese man o war, Physalia physalis (Fisalia pelagica)

Men o War: The Blake and The Boston, 1893 (oil on canvas)
1767570 Men o War: The Blake and The Boston, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 45.7x56.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Men o War: The Blake and The Boston)

Corea in Times of Peace (engraving)
1047986 Corea in Times of Peace (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corea in Times of Peace)

Bristol Delft plate, probably Richard Frank of Redcliffe, 1764 (porcelain)
1147592 Bristol Delft plate, probably Richard Frank of Redcliffe, 1764 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); diam: 22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Charles II on board a two-decker man-o -war off Dover, c
CH19376 Charles II on board a two-decker man-o -war off Dover, c.1675 - on the left the Royal Yacht the Portsmouth - Charles II introduced yachting to England by Knyff

Life on Board a Man-of-War, Saturday Afternoon, "Hands to dance and Skylark"(engraving)
1626626 Life on Board a Man-of-War, Saturday Afternoon, " Hands to dance and Skylark" (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Life on Board a Man-of-War, Junior Officers at Hockey (engraving)
1626595 Life on Board a Man-of-War, Junior Officers at Hockey (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life on Board a Man-of-War)

An Afternoon Dance on Board a Man-of-War (engraving)
1622270 An Afternoon Dance on Board a Man-of-War (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Afternoon Dance on Board a Man-of-War)

Pay Day on Board a Man of War (engraving)
1046497 Pay Day on Board a Man of War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pay Day on Board a Man of War)

Celebrating the Jubilee on Board a Man of War, Extra Rations of Grog (engraving)
1050613 Celebrating the Jubilee on Board a Man of War, Extra Rations of Grog (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Man of War: A Glimpse into the Mighty Naval Battles and Majestic Vessels" Step aboard an American warship as we take you on a captivating journey through history. With a cutaway view, witness the intricate inner workings that made these vessels formidable forces on the high seas. Transport yourself to 1827 and relive the epic Naval Battle of Navarino. George Philip Reinagle's masterpiece captures the intensity and chaos of this pivotal moment in maritime warfare. In 1672, Dutch men-of-war faced treacherous storms off rocky coasts, showcasing their resilience amidst nature's fury. Wille's artwork immortalizes their bravery against all odds. Feel the exhilaration as three English Men-of-War set sail in a fresh breeze. The canvas comes alive with vibrant colors, evoking a sense of adventure and anticipation for what lies ahead. Beware the Portuguese-man-of-war. This venomous creature shares its name with these majestic ships due to its tentacles' resemblance to sailing masts - an eerie connection between beauty and danger. Travel back to 1646 when English man-of-war ruled supreme on turbulent waters. Their imposing presence struck fear into enemies' hearts while ensuring England's dominance at sea. Ludolf Bakhuizen paints an awe-inspiring scene from around 1670, depicting Flagship Eendracht leading a fleet of Dutch men-of-war. These vessels symbolize unity, strength, and unwavering determination. Marvel at Danish warships as they navigate uncharted territories with precision and skill. These sleek vessels embody Scandinavian craftsmanship combined with strategic military prowess. Delve into marine biology as you encounter Physalia pelagica - not your typical jellyfish model but rather another namesake for these powerful ships. Nature often inspires human creations. Thomas Sutherland's print transports us to Juny 4th, 1719 when HMS Wachtmeister valiantly fought against a Russian squadron.