Navigator Collection (page 3)

Diptych sundial (closed). Ivory instrument, first half of the 18th century (ivory)
MMM5473333 Diptych sundial (closed). Ivory instrument, first half of the 18th century (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial (closed)

Portrait of George Clifford, third Earl of Cumberland (1558-1605), navigator
MMM5476528 Portrait of George Clifford, third Earl of Cumberland (1558-1605), navigator. Watercolor miniature on parchment by Nicholas Hilliard (1547-1618), ca

Marine copper sundial, for latitude 0 degrees, c.1600 (copper sundial)
MMM5476495 Marine copper sundial, for latitude 0 degrees, c.1600 (copper sundial); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Marine copper sundial, for latitude 0 degrees)

Diptych sundial, for latitude 49 degrees, seen from the dial with open cover, in ivory, c.1640-60 (ivory)
MMM5475377 Diptych sundial, for latitude 49 degrees, seen from the dial with open cover, in ivory, c.1640-60 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial)

Diptych sundial (open), with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century, by Thomas Ducher (?) (ivory)
MMM5474002 Diptych sundial (open), with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century, by Thomas Ducher (?) (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial (open)

Latitude 42 degree sundial with lid Copper and paper instrument, 18th century (copper and paper)
MMM5473357 Latitude 42 degree sundial with lid Copper and paper instrument, 18th century (copper and paper); National Maritime Museum, London

Open sundial, with magnetic compass and moonrise and sunset table, in Chinese characters, c.1850-1900 (wood)
MMM5473329 Open sundial, with magnetic compass and moonrise and sunset table, in Chinese characters, c.1850-1900 (wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Open sundial)

A navigator's scoop
5311960 A navigator's scoop; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a navigator's scoop. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A navigator's grafting tool
5311957 A navigator's grafting tool; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a navigator's grafting tool. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The ships HMS Resolution and Discovery anchored in Moorea (Tahiti), during James Cook's expeditions (1728-1779)
MMM5461758 The ships HMS Resolution and Discovery anchored in Moorea (Tahiti), during James Cook's expeditions (1728-1779), in which the painter took part in 1772-1773 by Cleveley

Diptych compass dial, for latitude 49 degrees, finely decorated. Object made of ebony and ivory
MMM5470013 Diptych compass dial, for latitude 49 degrees, finely decorated. Object made of ebony and ivory, c.1600-50 (ebony and ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Sundial with two rings with an equinoxial line, for latitude 39 degrees, 17th century (copper)
MMM5469964 Sundial with two rings with an equinoxial line, for latitude 39 degrees, 17th century (copper); National Maritime Museum, London

17th century copper and steel marine compass (copper and steel)
MMM5457760 17th century copper and steel marine compass (copper and steel); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: 17th century copper and steel marine compass)

Prince Henry the Navigator
6266274 Prince Henry the Navigator; (add.info.: Infante D. Henrique of Portugal, Duke of Viseu, aka Prince Henry the Navigator, 1394-1460. Son of King Jo£o of Portugal)

James Cook
5308290 James Cook.; (add.info.: Portrait of James Cook (1728-1779) a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. Dated 19th century

Indians astonished by the eclipse of the moon
5308258 Indians astonished by the eclipse of the moon.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Indians astonished by the eclipse of the moon, which was foretold by Christopher Columbus)

The landing at Tanna (Tana), one of the New Hebrides, 1775-76 (oil on panel)
7295304 The landing at Tanna (Tana), one of the New Hebrides, 1775-76 (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 24x47 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Journal of Capt Cook's voyage round the world in HMS Resolution, 1772-75 (paper)
7295486 Journal of Capt Cook's voyage round the world in HMS Resolution, 1772-75 (paper) by Cook, James (1728-79); National Maritime Museum, London

The death of Captain James Cook by the Indians of Owhyee, one of the Sandwich Islands, 18th century (engraving)
7295578 The death of Captain James Cook by the Indians of Owhyee, one of the Sandwich Islands, 18th century (engraving, etching) by Carter, George (1737-94); 47.3x59.8 cm; National Maritime Museum

George Back British Arctic explorer and navigator
2602777 George Back British Arctic explorer and navigator; (add.info.: George Back (1797-1878) British Arctic explorer and navigator

John Ross navigator and Arctic explorer
2602774 John Ross navigator and Arctic explorer; (add.info.: John Ross (1777-1856) British navigator and Arctic explorer. Member of 1818 and 1829-1833 expeditions in search of the Northwest Passage

Christopher Columbus (1450 - 1506). Italian explorer; navigator
3521804 Christopher Columbus (1450 - 1506). Italian explorer; navigator; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus (1450 - 1506). Italian explorer; navigator; colonizer and citizen of the Republic of Genoa

A plan of the road and harbour of Fowey or Foy by Lieutenant James Cook of the Royal Navy, 1779 (copperplate engraving)
7340127 A plan of the road and harbour of Fowey or Foy by Lieutenant James Cook of the Royal Navy, 1779 (copperplate engraving) by British School, (18th Century); 73x54 cm; National Maritime Museum

Portrait of famous conquerors and explorers, c.1865 (engraving)
UIG5413718 Portrait of famous conquerors and explorers, c.1865 (engraving); (add.info.: Conquerors and explorers: Sebastian Cabot, Ferdinand Magellan, Amerigo Vespucci, Christopher Columbus)

St Augustine, 1588 (engraving)
7340020 St Augustine, 1588 (engraving) by Boazio, Baptista (fl.1588-1606); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

Sir Francis Drake (1540-1596), 16th century (engraving)
7341621 Sir Francis Drake (1540-1596), 16th century (engraving) by Dutch School, (16th century) (after); 16.8x10.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A native man from the NOOKTA, 1785 (engraving)
8766925 A native man from the NOOKTA, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A native man from the NOOKTA entry)

Native woman from Kamtchaka, 1785 (engraving)
8766924 Native woman from Kamtchaka, 1785 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Native woman from Kamtchaka. ( James Cook, third journey in the Pacific ) 1785); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Thomas Cavendish, Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337860 Thomas Cavendish, Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 149.5x159 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Walter Raleigh (1552-1612) English courtier and navigator, with members of his expedition on the island of Trinidad
527821 Walter Raleigh (1552-1612) English courtier and navigator, with members of his expedition on the island of Trinidad, 1595. Late 19th century, 1890 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of James Cook, 1728-1779 (litho)
8634698 Portrait of James Cook, 1728-1779 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Cook, 1728-1779. Illustration for Armchair Science, 1931)

If Christopher Columbus had returned to Spain and Ferdinand and Isabella without discovering America (engraving)
8672613 If Christopher Columbus had returned to Spain and Ferdinand and Isabella without discovering America (engraving) by Downey

Captain James Cook at Nootka, 1778 (litho)
8666840 Captain James Cook at Nootka, 1778 (litho) by Jefferys, Charles William (1869-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain James Cook at Nootka, 1778)

Flying, C E Gardner, King's Cup Winner 1936 (b/w photo)
8671572 Flying, C E Gardner, King's Cup Winner 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying, C E Gardner, King's Cup Winner 1936)

Sea Adventure: Cook in Resolution Cove (colour litho)
8668737 Sea Adventure: Cook in Resolution Cove (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cook in Resolution Cove)

Vasco da Gama (circa 1460-1524), 1838 (oil on canvas)
7337905 Vasco da Gama (circa 1460-1524), 1838 (oil on canvas) by Fonseca, Antonio Manuel da (fl.1838); 121.9x96.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Medal commemorating Captain James Cook's second voyage, 1772 (silver)
7295731 Medal commemorating Captain James Cook's second voyage, 1772 (silver) by British School, (18th Century); 42.5x42.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Journal of Capt Cook's voyage round the world in HMS Resolution, 1772-75 (paper)
7295485 Journal of Capt Cook's voyage round the world in HMS Resolution, 1772-75 (paper) by Cook, James (1728-79); National Maritime Museum, London

Sextant reputed to have been used on James Cook's third voyage to the Pacific (1776-1780), c.1770 (brass)
7295421 Sextant reputed to have been used on James Cook's third voyage to the Pacific (1776-1780), c.1770 (brass) by Ramsden, Jesse (1735-1800); 42.5x44.5x9.5 cm; National Maritime Museum

Le Theatre du Monde, 1638-40 (engraving)
7340645 Le Theatre du Monde, 1638-40 (engraving) by Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638); 23.7x39.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Map of Cartagena, 1588 (engraving)
7340018 Map of Cartagena, 1588 (engraving) by Boazio, Baptista (fl.1588-1606); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

Mrs. Bryan and her Children, 1797 (engraving)
7340002 Mrs. Bryan and her Children, 1797 (engraving) by Shelley, Samuel (1750-1808); 29x13 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Henry Osborn (1697-1771), 1743-44 (oil on canvas)
7338007 Captain Henry Osborn (1697-1771), 1743-44 (oil on canvas) by Arnulphy, Claude (1697-1786); 91.5x71 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Taking a Lunar Distance Illustration from Dunkins Night Sky, c.1869 (print)
7337581 Taking a Lunar Distance Illustration from Dunkins Night Sky, c.1869 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 30x37.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Italian explorer Christopher Columbus and his crew land at San Salvador on October 12, 1492, 1860
7125147 Italian explorer Christopher Columbus and his crew land at San Salvador on October 12, 1492, 1860; (add.info.: Italian explorer Christopher Columbus)

Cook's Third Voyage 1778-1779, 1784-1804 (technical drawing)
7295389 Cook's Third Voyage 1778-1779, 1784-1804 (technical drawing) by Faden, William (1750-1836); National Maritime Museum, London

Figure of Captain James Cook (1728-1779), c.1840 (earthenware)
7295353 Figure of Captain James Cook (1728-1779), c.1840 (earthenware); 18x11x11 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

Woodcut showing a navigator on a ship, observing the distance of the shore from a ship
5311580 Woodcut showing a navigator on a ship, observing the distance of the shore from a ship. From Sacrobosco Shpaera Mundi; Strasbourg, 1539

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"Journeying through the Ages: Celebrating the Legacy of Navigators" From Vasco da Gama's remarkable voyage to India, to Sir Francis Drake's daring exploits as an English admiral, history has been shaped by the fearless navigators who dared to explore uncharted territories. These intrepid individuals like Christopher Columbus, whose Italian origins propelled him towards new horizons, and Raleigh with his introduction of potatoes to Ireland, have left an indelible mark on our world. Aviator John Alcock's historic transatlantic flight in 1919 showcased how navigation had evolved from sea to sky. His triumph not only symbolized human progress but also highlighted the unwavering spirit of exploration that continues to drive us forward. Artistic renditions such as "Vasco da Gama and Selika" from Giacomo Meyerbeer's opera L'Africaine capture the romantic allure associated with these adventurers. Their tales inspire us even today. Captain James Cook claiming New South Wales for the British Crown in 1770 demonstrated how navigation became a tool for colonization and expansion. Tobias Furneaux's captivating painting further immortalizes this pivotal moment in history. Maps like Willem Barentsz Third Voyage map by Cornelis Claesz serve as testaments to early cartography techniques employed by navigators seeking accurate representations of their discoveries. The meticulous attention given to detail showcases their dedication and thirst for knowledge. Sir Martin Frobisher's engravings remind us that navigating treacherous waters required both skill and courage. Similarly, Christopher Columbus' colored engraving serves as a reminder of his audacious journey across vast oceans into unknown realms. Even technological advancements are celebrated within this realm; wood engravings depicting a navigator using a sextant demonstrate how tools like these revolutionized celestial navigation during the 19th century. As we reflect upon these extraordinary figures throughout history, we honor their legacy as pioneers who defied the limitations of their time.