Rear Admiral Collection

HORATIO NELSON (1758-1805). British naval officer. As Vice Admiral of the White. Oil on canvas, 1800, by Lemuel Francis Abbott

HMS Cairo, Flagship of Rear-Admiral G. H. Borrett, C. B
HMS Cairo (D87), Flagship of Rear-Admiral G. H. Borrett, C.B. Date: 1919

Rear Admiral Percy W. Nelles (1892-1951), of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). Date: circa 1940

Admiral Jsoeph Smith, US Navy, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Adm. Smith, U.S.N. between 1855 and 1865. [Sailor, naval officer, rear admiral]

Rear Admiral Henry Kuhn Hoff, US Navy, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Adml. [Henry K.] Hoff, U.S.N. between 1860 and 1875. [Served in Sumatra and in the American Civil War

Rixey, Secty. Gen. between 1890 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Rixey, Secty. Gen. between 1890 and 1910

Victoria Cross: Midshipman (afterwards Rear-Admiral) C D Lucas, RN, at Bomarsund, 1854 (colour litho)
6019789 Victoria Cross: Midshipman (afterwards Rear-Admiral) C D Lucas, RN, at Bomarsund, 1854 (colour litho) by English School

The Late Admiral the Honourable F Egerton (engraving)
1056871 The Late Admiral the Honourable F Egerton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Admiral the Honourable F Egerton)

Admiral Sir Provo Wallis (engraving)
1055991 Admiral Sir Provo Wallis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral Sir Provo Wallis)

The Late Rear-Admiral J C Byng (engraving)
1050800 The Late Rear-Admiral J C Byng (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Rear-Admiral J C Byng)

French navy uniforms, late 19th century (colour litho)
CHT397997 French navy uniforms, late 19th century (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Captain and Sir Edward Berry (engraving)
811078 Captain and Sir Edward Berry (engraving) by Orme, Daniel (1766-p.1832); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain and Sir Edward Berry - English naval officer who distinguished himself Rear)

Horatio Nelson loses his arm at the attack on Santa Cruz de Tenerife (colour litho)
3093824 Horatio Nelson loses his arm at the attack on Santa Cruz de Tenerife (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Godfrey M Paine
Rear-Admiral Sir Godfrey Marshall Paine (1871-1932) KCB, MVO Date: 1917

Lionel Halsey
Rear-Admiral Lionel Halsey (1872-1949) CB, CMG Date: 1917

Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) (colour litho)
ACT224081 Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) (colour litho) by Abbott, Lemuel Francis (c.1760-1803) (after); Private Collection; eAndy Cotton Collection; English, out of copyright

Sebastopol, First Days Attack by the Allied Fleet and Armies of France and England (engraving)
1602353 Sebastopol, First Days Attack by the Allied Fleet and Armies of France and England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sebastopol)

Sir Richard Chicheley (engraving)
961514 Sir Richard Chicheley (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Richard Chicheley (1640-1691). Admiral under Prince Rupert

Lorient - Dumont d Urville (chromolitho)
961459 Lorient - Dumont d Urville (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lorient - Dumont d Urville)

Monument to Admiral Maitland, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Monument to Admiral Maitland, 1845. Sculpture...in alto relievo, by Mr. T. Campbell, of Great Marlborough-street, London, of British naval officer, Rear-Admiral Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland

Captain Fox, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Captain Fox, (1919). Portrait of Cecil Henry Fox (1873-1963), British Rear-Admiral in the Royal Navy, who was in command of HMS Amphion when she hit a German mine and sank on 6 August 1914

F. M. Montgomery Receives the German Surrender, 1945 (1955)
F.M. Montgomery Receives the German Surrender, 1945 (1955). From left to right: Rear Admiral Wagner, General Admiral Von Friedeburg, Mr. Trumbull Warren jr. Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery

Charles Dwight Sigsbee (1845-1923), Rear Admiral in the United States Navy, c1910. In his earlier career he was a pioneering oceanographer and hydrographer

Rear-Admiral Horace Hood, British sailor, c1916. Hood (1870-1916) was killed at the Battle of Jutland when his flagship HMS Invincible was destroyed

Samuel Francis du Pont, American naval officer, (1872). Artist: John A O Neill
Samuel Francis du Pont, American naval officer, (1872). Du Pont (1803-1865) was a naval officer who achieved the rank of Rear Admiral in the United States Navy

Commodore Andrew Hull Foote, American naval officer, late 19th century. Artist: John A O Neill
Commodore Andrew Hull Foote, American naval officer, late 19th century. Foote (1806-1863) served in the Union Navy in the American Civil War

Thomas Bertie, English naval officer. Artist: Page
Thomas Bertie, English naval officer. Bertie commanded HMS Ardent at the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801. He later became Rear-Admiral of the White Squadron of the Royal Navy

Real Admiral Richard Kempenfelt, British rear-admiral. Portrait of Kempenfelt (1718-1782), English naval officer of Swedish descent

Andrew Hull Foote, American naval officer, late 19th century. Foote (1806-1863) served in the Union Navy in the American Civil War

Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), English naval officer of Swedish descent. Kempenfelt commanded HM ships in the East Indies in the Seven Years War (1756-1763)

Arbuthnot Trophy - British Navy interfleet crosscountry Race
After the Marathon race for the Arbuthnot Trophy - a British Navy interfleet crosscountry running race - named after Rear-Admiral Sir Robert Keith Arbuthnot

The death of rear-admiral Carter, during the Battle of Barfleur, 28 May, 1692. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c.1890

Rear Admiral Jas Smith U. S. N Ch Bu Jacks & Feb 9
Rear Admiral Jas. Smith, U.S.N. Ch. Bu of Jacks & Feb 9. 63; Mathew B. Brady (American, about 1823 - 1896); February 9, 1863; Albumen silver print

CHRISTOPHER RODGERS Christopher Raymond Perry Rodgers (1819-1892). Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy and president of the Metropolitan Club in Washington, D.C. Drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, 1891

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN TILLEY (1848-1907). U.S. Navy admiral. Commander of the USS Newport during the Spanish-American War. Photograph, 1898

HORACE HOOD (1870-1916). Rear Admiral of the British Royal Navy. Photograph, early 20th century

Richard Kempenfelt - British Rear-Admiral
Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), British Rear-Admiral, apart from achievements in war he introduced a new signalling system. Date: circa 1770

Rear Admiral France Naval Flags series N17 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands
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Rear Admiral Austria Naval Flags series N17 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands
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Rear Admiral Chili Naval Flags series N17 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands
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Rear Admiral United States Naval Flags series
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GEORGE DEWEY, 1898. Rear Admiral (then Commodore) George Dewey at the Battle of Manila Bay, 1 May 1898. Lithograph by Kurz & Allison, 1898

DAVID GLASGOW FARRAGUT. The Rear Admiral shown in the rigging of his flagship, USS Hartford, at the Battle of Mobile Bay, Aug. 5, 1864: contemporary American lithograph

Rear-Admiral Plumridge (Baltic Fleet), from a Family Painting, 1854

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The Baltic Fleet, " the Exmouth, " 91 Flag of Rear-Admiral Seymour

The New Corps of Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers: Inspection by Rear-Admiral Tarleton, C.B. on Board H.M.s. President, 1873 Engraving

Departure of the Ocean French Fleet from Brest, France, 1854; Hercule, 100, Towed by Caffarelli, 450 Horse Power; Jean-Bart, 90, 650 Horse Power, Towed out Later in the Day

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Rear Admiral: A Symbol of Naval Excellence From the legendary Horatio Nelson to the esteemed Rear Admiral Percy W. Nelles, the title of "Rear Admiral" has been synonymous with naval prowess and leadership throughout history. As Vice Admiral of the White, Horatio Nelson commanded respect on the high seas, his strategic brilliance forever etched in maritime lore. On board HMS Cairo, Rear-Admiral G. H. Borrett flew his flag proudly as he led his fleet into battle. The Arbuthnot Trophy celebrated British Navy's interfleet cross-country race, a testament to the physical endurance required by these distinguished officers. Across borders, Rear Admirals have left their mark. In America's naval history, figures like Admiral Joseph Smith and Rear Admiral Henry Kuhn Hoff stood tall among their peers. Their contributions during critical periods shaped the United States Navy into what it is today. The dedication and valor displayed by these remarkable individuals were not limited to war alone; they extended beyond combat zones. Andrew Hull Foote's engraved portrait serves as a reminder of his unwavering commitment to duty during times of peace. In recognition of their achievements, many rear admirals received prestigious honors such as Victoria Cross recipient Midshipman C. D Lucas for his bravery at Bomarsund in 1854 or posthumously honored Late Admirals like F Egerton and J. C Byng whose legacies continue to inspire future generations. Engravings immortalize revered figures like Sir Provo Wallis who exemplified honor and integrity throughout their careers. These men embodied the essence of leadership that defines a rear admiral - an unwavering dedication to serving one's country at sea. Whether commanding fleets or leading from behind desks as Secretary General Rixey did between 1890 and 1910, rear admirals have consistently demonstrated exceptional skillsets that set them apart from others in uniform.