Navies Collection

TS Arethusa, 1962
Photograph of the four-masted Training-Ship Arethusa, then used to train boys for the Royal and Merchant navies. Arethusa was launched in 1911

Twas In Trafalgar's Bay
This painting depicts a naval battle between some galleons at Trafalgar Bay, which occurred in 1805, between the British Royal Navy and the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies

The German Imperial Navy Battleship SMS Helgoland Circa 1918. The SMS Helgoland was commissioned in to the German Navy on 23rd July 1911

HMS Vindictive an Arrogant class cruiser seen here prior to her raid on the Belgian port of Zeebrugge. Vindictive was part of a raid to block the main entrance of the port thus preventing the Germans

HMS Vindictive an Arrogant class cruiser seen here on 24th April 1918 after she was in fierce action at Zeebrugge. Vindictive was part of a raid to block the main entrance of the port thus preventing

The Battle of Dogger Bank, 1781
6116548 The Battle of Dogger Bank, 1781; (add.info.: The Battle of Dogger Bank, 1781, between navies of the Dutch Republic and Great Britain during the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War)

Spanish Armada Dyptich, 16th century (painting)
3849707 Spanish Armada Dyptich, 16th century (painting) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); (add.info.: Spanish Armada Dyptich, St Faith's church, Kings Lynn, Norfolk.Detail)

Operation Pedestal. A general view of the convoy under air attack showing the intense anti-aircraft barrage put up by the escorts

The German Imperial Navy Light Cruiser SMS Frankfurt seen here in the Firth of Forth at the end of Operation ZZ the surrender of the German High Seas Fleet to the Royal Navy following the signing of

The German Imperial Battlecruiser SMS Seydlitz seen here during Operation ZZ the surrender of the the German High Seas Fleet to the Royal Navy following the signing of the Armistice

Nos 20 and 21 Cleveland Road, Hartlepool hit by German shell fire during a raid by the Imperial German Navy on the East Coast 15th December 1914

BOXER REBELLION The Allied navies come to the rescue of the besieged legations in Peking Date: 1900

British naval chart (colour litho)
3648602 British naval chart (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British naval chart)

Flying Squadron of the United States Navy during the Spanish-American War
473202 Flying Squadron of the United States Navy during the Spanish-American War, 1898 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: U.S)

Scene from the Battle of Trafalgar, Cape Trafalgar, Spain
Scene from the Battle of Trafalgar (21 October 1805), Cape Trafalgar, Spain, fought by the British Royal Navy against the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies. Date: 1805

National revenues, armies etc (colour litho)
3648983 National revenues, armies etc (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: National revenues, armies etc)

Before the Battle of Lepanto (chromolitho)
961332 Before the Battle of Lepanto (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the Battle of Lepanto.); © Look and Learn

America - Naval Engagement On Lake Champoain
Naval Engagement On Lake Champlain During The American War Of Independence Date: 1776

The Shah at Manchester (engraving)
1596015 The Shah at Manchester (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah at Manchester)

To All You Ladies now on land, We men at sea indite
DGC452018 To All You Ladies now on land, We men at sea indite, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

L Entente Cordiale: The Royal Yacht Victoria & Albert III reviewing the Anglo-French
5673167 L Entente Cordiale: The Royal Yacht Victoria & Albert III reviewing the Anglo-French fleet in Cowes Road, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Martino

The battle between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere (colour litho)
AQS257131 The battle between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere (colour litho) by Birch, Thomas (1779-1851) (after); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Construction of the Strand extension on the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway, London
5999024 Construction of the Strand extension on the Great Northern, Piccadilly and Brompton Railway, London, c1905-c1907 (photo) by English Photographer

Action at Carthagena, Colombia, 1741
3781934 Action at Carthagena, Colombia, 1741 by Gravelot, Hubert Francois (1699-1773); (add.info.: Action at Carthagena, Colombia, 1741. Engraving from drawing by Gravelot)

The sea battle at Lissa, 20 July 1866
3780902 The sea battle at Lissa, 20 July 1866 by Puttner, Josef Karl Berthold (1821-81); (add.info.: The sea battle at Lissa)

Operation Pedestal. The sky is filled with anti-aircraft shells as the convoy steams on to bring much need supplies to the armed forces and civilian population of Malta. August 1942

RAF Attack on Italian Submarine. Circa August 1942 While carrying out a patorol in the Western Mediterranean a Sunderland flying boat of Coastal Command surpised an Italian Submarine on the surface

The German Imperial Navy Light Cruiser SMS Emden seen here anchored in the Firth of Forth following Operation ZZ the surrender of the German High Seas Fleet to the Royal Navy following the signing of

Imperial German Navy Battleship SMS Grosser Kurfurst circa 1918. The SMS Grosser Kurfurst was formally commissioned into the Imperial Navy on 30 July 1914, just days before the outbreak of war

The Imperial German Navy, Battlecruiser SMS Von der Tann Circa 1918. She was the German navys first major turbine-powered warship

A Avro Anson of Coastal Command working in cooperation with two convoy escorts hunt down a German U-Boat in the Western Approaches in the spring of 1940

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

"Spurlos Versenkt"sunk with out trace. The wake of the torpedo leads from
" Spurlos Versenkt" sunk with out trace. The wake of the torpedo leads from the bows of the German submarine U35 to claim another allied ship

The German High Sea Fleet seen here anchored in Scapa Flow 28th November 1918 after surrendering to the Allies at the end of the First World War. Evaluation Scan

A Royal Navy light cruiser seen here operating a observation balloon given the nickname " Cuthbert" Circa 1915 Evaluation Scan

One of the Royal Navy Humber class river monitors seen here tied up to the quayside in Dunkirk, following the bombardment of the town in November 1914 Evaluation Scan

The battleship SMS Bayern of the German Imperial Fleet seen here sinking by the stern on the morning of the 21st June 1919 shortly after the crew had opened the seacocks to scuttled the ship

Survivors from a torpedoed merchant ship who survived in the water for a day and a night about to be be picked up by a rescue ship. circa January 1918

A cargo steamer hit by a u-boat torpedo seen here burning and sinking by the bow. Location unknown. Circa September 1918

The oil tanker Herbert L Pratt seen here shortly after being mined 4 miles from Cape Henlopen, Delaware; 2.5 miles South East of the Overfalls Lightship

A mine displayed on the deck of UC-5 a German Type UC I minelayer submarine of the German Imperial Navy. The submarine ran aground while on patrol on 27 April 1916

The final moments of an allied cargo ship after she had been torpedoed by a German U-Boat Circa 28th October 1917

A house in Gladstone Road Scarborough hit by German shell fire during a raid by the Imperial German Navy on the East Coast 15th December 1914

Damage to a British passenger ship caused by the 5. 5 gun of a German submarine off
Damage to a British passenger ship caused by the 5.5 gun of a German submarine off the coast of Liberia. Circa July 1918

House in The Crescent Scarborough hit by German shell fire during a raid by the Imperial German Navy on the East Coast 15th December 1914

Joseph Merryweather provisions shop hit by German shell fire during a raid by the Imperial German Navy on the East Coast killing Emily Merryweather 15th December 1914

The offices of R. Ropner and Co of Manisforth Terrace, West Hartlepool hit by a German shell fire during a raid by the Imperial German Navy on the East Coast 15th December 1914

Houses in the Crescent Scarborough hit by German shell fire during a raid by the Imperial German Navy on the East Coast 15th December 1914

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"Navies: A Glimpse into the Maritime History" TS Arethusa, 1962: Embark on a journey through time as we explore the majestic TS Arethusa, a vessel that stood tall in 1962, showcasing the might and elegance of navies. The German Imperial Navy Battleship SMS Helgoland Circa 1918: Step back to the tumultuous era of World War I and witness the formidable presence of SMS Helgoland, an iconic battleship that symbolized Germany's naval power during this period. HMS Vindictive - Raiding Belgian Port: Behold HMS Vindictive, an Arrogant class cruiser captured in all her glory just before embarking on a daring raid on a Belgian port. This image captures the anticipation and determination during times of conflict. HMS Vindictive - Aftermath of Heroism: Witness the scars left by battle as we observe HMS Vindictive after her courageous mission on April 24th, 1918. This picture serves as a testament to the resilience and bravery exhibited by naval forces throughout history. Prince Charles in New Zealand, April 1981: Join us as we catch a glimpse of royalty amidst naval splendor when Prince Charles graced New Zealand with his presence in April 1981 – bridging tradition and modernity through maritime connections. Twas In Trafalgar's Bay: Immerse yourself in Lord Nelson's historic victory at Trafalgar's Bay – where brave sailors from various navies clashed for supremacy over vast oceans; forever etching their names into history books. BOXER REBELLION - Navies Unite. : Travel back to 1900 when Allied navies came together to rescue besieged legations in Peking during China's Boxer Rebellion – highlighting the global camaraderie and cooperation among naval forces.