Russian Navy Collection

PROY2A-00114
Russian defeat of the Swedish flotilla during the Northern War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Vitus Bering
3330200 Vitus Bering; (add.info.: Portrait of Vitus Bering (1681-1741) a Russian cartographer, Russian naval officer, and explorer of Danish origin

The Cruiser, Aurora, firing at the The Winter Palace, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657908 The Cruiser, Aurora, firing at the The Winter Palace, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Carrey

The Admiralty building, 1820
3507625 The Admiralty building, 1820; (add.info.: The Admiralty building is the former headquarters of the Admiralty Board and the Imperial Russian Navy in St)

The Admiralty building, 1820
3507624 The Admiralty building, 1820; (add.info.: The Admiralty building is the former headquarters of the Admiralty Board and the Imperial Russian Navy in St)

Peter I the Great learns shipbuilding in Holland - Peter the Great learning shipbuilding in Holland
NWI4945338 Peter I the Great learns shipbuilding in Holland - Peter the Great learning shipbuilding in Holland. Hand-colored halftone; (add.info)

Admiral Pavel Nakhimov at the bastion, 1855. Creator: Timm, Wassili (George Wilhelm) (1820-1895)
Admiral Pavel Nakhimov at the bastion, 1855. Private Collection

Stalin brought us up loyal to the people!, 1947. Artist: Golub, Pyotr Semyonovich (1913-1953)
Stalin brought us up loyal to the people!, 1947. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow.

Ukraine, Crimea, Sevastopol, View of Russian and Ukrainian Navy vessels in Sevastopol Bay

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

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

View towards Cruiser Aurora, that in 1917 fired a blank shot at the Winter Palace to start the revolution, and Nakhimov Naval School, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Paris: Procession on the Rue Vaugirard (b / w photo)
6007914 Paris: Procession on the Rue Vaugirard (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession on the Rue Vaugirard)

The Russian Corvettes off Spithead (engraving)
1054294 The Russian Corvettes off Spithead (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russian Corvettes off Spithead)

The War in Crimea (engraving)
1608020 The War in Crimea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Crimea. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 July 1855)

L Entente Cordiale in Chinese Waters, Russian Naval Officers on a Visit to a British Man-of-War (engraving)
1048174 L Entente Cordiale in Chinese Waters, Russian Naval Officers on a Visit to a British Man-of-War (engraving) by Nash

The Kite in the Russian Navy (engraving)
1601167 The Kite in the Russian Navy (engraving) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kite in the Russian Navy, Torpedo-Boat sending up " Flying Dragons")

The Russian Squadron passing up New York Harbour (engraving)
1106291 The Russian Squadron passing up New York Harbour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russian Squadron passing up New York Harbour)

Siege of the Russian fortress Nyslott in Finland, 1788. Creator: Weinrauch
Siege of the Russian fortress Nyslott in Finland, 1788. Private Collection

The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789. Creator: Cumelin, Johan Petter (1764-1820)
The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

First Russo-Swedish Battle of Rochensalm on August 24, 1789, c. 1790. Creator: Schoultz
First Russo-Swedish Battle of Rochensalm on August 24, 1789, c. 1790. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

Second Russo-Swedish Battle of Svensksund on 10 July 1790. Creator: Schoultz, Johan Tietrich
Second Russo-Swedish Battle of Svensksund on 10 July 1790. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789, c. 1790. Creator: Cumelin, Johan Petter (1764-1820)
The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789, c. 1790. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

The naval Battle of Reval on 13 May 1790. Creator: Hagg, Jacob (1839-1931)
The naval Battle of Reval on 13 May 1790. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

The Battle of Vyborg Bay on July 3, 1790, 1791. Creator: Schoultz, Johan Tietrich (1754-1807)
The Battle of Vyborg Bay on July 3, 1790, 1791. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

The Battle of Fredrikshamn on May 1790, 1791. Creator: Schoultz, Johan Tietrich (1754-1807)
The Battle of Fredrikshamn on May 1790, 1791. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

The sinking of icebreaker Alexander Sibiryakov by German cruiser Admiral Scheer on 25 August 1942, 1942. Private Collection

The Russo-Swedish seabattle of Krasnaya Gorka near Kronstadt on May 1790, 1790. Private Collection

The review of the Baltic Fleet by the Emperor Nicholas I on the steamer Nevka, 1850-1860s. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The frigate Svetlana, 1892. Private Collection

The naval Battle of Hogland on 17 July 1788, Late 18th cent. Private Collection

The Arrival Of The Russian Fleet Into Toulon Harbour, 1893. Private Collection

Medal for the Battle of Gangut, 1714. Private Collection

Prince Charles XIII of Sweden at the battle of Hogland on 17 July 1788. Private Collection

Astrakhan (From: Drie aanmerkelyke reizen), 1675. Artist: Struys, Jan Jansz. (1630-1694)
Astrakhan (From: Drie aanmerkelyke reizen), 1675. Found in the collection of Universiteitsbibliotheek Nijmegen

The Battle of Hoglande on 22 July 1713, 1713. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Hoglande on 22 July 1713, 1713. Private Collection

The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789, 1804. Artist: Anonymous
The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789, 1804. Private Collection

Russian Frigate Mercury, 1879. Artist: Beggrov, Alexander Karlovich (1841-1914)
Russian Frigate Mercury, 1879. Found in the collection of State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

The battle at the mouth of the Neva on May 18, 1703, 1720s. Artist: Zubov, Alexei Fyodorovich (1682-after 1750)
The battle at the mouth of the Neva on May 18, 1703, 1720s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The naval Battle of Gangut on July 27, 1714. Artist: Larmessin, Nicolas de, II (1684-1755)
The naval Battle of Gangut on July 27, 1714. Private Collection

Triumphal Bringing of Swedish Ships into St Petersburg after the Victory off the Hanko Peninsula, 1714. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The naval Battle of Gangut on July 27, 1714, 1715. Artist: Zubov, Alexei Fyodorovich (1682-after 1750)
The naval Battle of Gangut on July 27, 1714, 1715. Found in the collection of the Regional I. Kramskoi Art Museum, Voronezh

Portrait of of a Marine Officer. Artist: Tyranov, Alexei Vasilyevich (1808-1859)
Portrait of of a Marine Officer. Found in the collection of the Regional I. Kramskoi Art Museum, Voronezh

The Russian naval bombardment of the Bosphorus, 1915-1916. Artist: Hansen (Hanzen), Alexey (1876-1937)
The Russian naval bombardment of the Bosphorus, 1915-1916. From a private collection

First Naval Battle. Naum Senyavin, 1865-1866. Artist: Bogolyubov, Alexei Petrovich (1824-1896)
First Naval Battle. Naum Senyavin, 1865-1866. Found in the collection of the State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov

Russian screw clipper Razboynik, 1888. Artist: Bogolyubov, Alexei Petrovich (1824-1896)
Russian screw clipper Razboynik, 1888. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Khanty-Mansiysk

Corvette in the Mist, 1886. Artist: Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900)
Corvette in the Mist, 1886. Found in the collection of the Regional I. Kramskoi Art Museum, Voronezh

Taking of the Swedish Noteburg Fortress by Russian Troops on October 11, 1702, 1703. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

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The Russian Navy has a rich and storied history, spanning centuries of maritime prowess. From the naval battles fought in Sevastopol Bay to the iconic Cruiser Aurora that ignited the revolution, their influence is undeniable. One notable event took place on June 4, 1719. HMS Wachtmeister valiantly fought against the formidable Russian squadron, showcasing both nations' naval might. This clash symbolized the ongoing struggle for dominance between powers. Another historic encounter occurred during the Battle of Reval on May 13, 1790. The artist Bogolyubov captured this momentous event in his mesmerizing artwork from the 1860s. It serves as a testament to Russia's determination and resilience during times of conflict. Moving forward in time, we witness scenes from Paris and China that demonstrate Russia's global reach. The procession on Rue Vaugirard showcases their diplomatic presence during L'Entente Cordiale while Russian naval officers visit a British man-of-war in Chinese waters - exemplifying international cooperation amidst changing tides. Engravings depicting various aspects of life within the navy offer glimpses into its inner workings. "The Kite in the Russian Navy" highlights technological advancements and innovation within their fleet while "The War in Crimea" immortalizes their involvement in significant conflicts throughout history. Notably, an engraving captures a poignant moment when Russian corvettes anchor off Spithead - a reminder of their strength projecting beyond national borders. Similarly, an engraving depicts the awe-inspiring sight of the Russian Squadron passing through New York Harbor – showcasing Russia's global presence even across distant seas. Lastly, we are reminded of pivotal moments such as Weinrauch's depiction of Nyslott Fortress under siege during Finland's war with Russia in 1788 – illustrating not only military might but also territorial ambitions that shaped Europe at large. Throughout these snapshots from history emerge tales of valor and ambition, showcasing the indomitable spirit of the Russian Navy.