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"Sailors: Guardians of the Seas and Defenders of Nations" From the iconic Royal Navy recruitment posters to historic naval battles

Background imageSailors Collection: Sailors in their hammocks being woken up for the next watch, 1850

Sailors in their hammocks being woken up for the next watch, 1850
3330689 Sailors in their hammocks being woken up for the next watch, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting sailors in their hammocks being woken up for the next watch)

Background imageSailors Collection: A shipwrecked sailors being rescued by the Volunteer Life Brigade, 1850

A shipwrecked sailors being rescued by the Volunteer Life Brigade, 1850
3330611 A shipwrecked sailors being rescued by the Volunteer Life Brigade, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a shipwrecked sailors being rescued by the Volunteer Life Brigade)

Background imageSailors Collection: Virgin Mary as Madonna in Glory (Notre Dame de Grace ) as protector of sailors

Virgin Mary as Madonna in Glory (Notre Dame de Grace ) as protector of sailors
535105 Virgin Mary as Madonna in Glory (Notre Dame de Grace ) as protector of sailors and travelers Dover of the Holy Spirit flies over ship in lower half

Background imageSailors Collection: Man of War's, 1870

Man of War's, 1870
1575677 Man of War's, 1870; (add.info.: Engraving depicts sailors departing Portsmouth for war. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageSailors Collection: Facsimile of plate 2 of Jacob Cornelis van Neck's Voyage, 1601

Facsimile of plate 2 of Jacob Cornelis van Neck's Voyage, 1601, showing Dutch sailors fishing on Mauritius
FLO4612076 Facsimile of plate 2 of Jacob Cornelis van Neck's Voyage, 1601, showing Dutch sailors fishing on Mauritius, dodo bird (2) and extinct giant tortoise, Cylindras inepta (1)

Background imageSailors Collection: Four English royal sailors in uniform, eating peas under the upper hatch, aboard the Pallas

Four English royal sailors in uniform, eating peas under the upper hatch, aboard the Pallas, November 1774
MMM5480468 Four English royal sailors in uniform, eating peas under the upper hatch, aboard the Pallas, November 1774; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: A fishing sailor sitting on a cannon

A fishing sailor sitting on a cannon
MMM5480453 A fishing sailor sitting on a cannon by Bray, Gabriel (1750-1823); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A fishing sailor sitting on a cannon)

Background imageSailors Collection: Handkerchief printed with Britannia mourning the portrait of Horatio Nelson

Handkerchief printed with Britannia mourning the portrait of Horatio Nelson
MMM5475561 Handkerchief printed with Britannia mourning the portrait of Horatio Nelson; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Handkerchief printed with Britannia)

Background imageSailors Collection: Costume of a Catalan sailor (Spain). Etching in colors, 1778, by Manuel de la Cruz (?)

Costume of a Catalan sailor (Spain). Etching in colors, 1778, by Manuel de la Cruz (?)
MMM5481699 Costume of a Catalan sailor (Spain). Etching in colors, 1778, by Manuel de la Cruz (?).; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Costume of a Catalan sailor (Spain)

Background imageSailors Collection: Sailors drinking on board the lower deck of their ship, scene with violin player and pipe smoker

Sailors drinking on board the lower deck of their ship, scene with violin player and pipe smoker
MMM5481609 Sailors drinking on board the lower deck of their ship, scene with violin player and pipe smoker, linen lying on a rope, and onboard equipment (sword, gun, cannon, lamp) by Pyne

Background imageSailors Collection: The Venetian fleet in action against the Austrian occupation of the city during the Venetian

The Venetian fleet in action against the Austrian occupation of the city during the Venetian revolution of March 1848
FGL5481127 The Venetian fleet in action against the Austrian occupation of the city during the Venetian revolution of March 1848 led by Daniele Manin (1808-1857). Lithograph of 1848; Fototeca Gilardi.

Background imageSailors Collection: The Expedition of the Coffins, or Boney's invincible armada, half above the waves

The Expedition of the Coffins, or Boney's invincible armada, half above the waves
MMM5478588 The Expedition of the Coffins, or Boney's invincible armada, half above the waves; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The Expedition of the Coffins)

Background imageSailors Collection: World War I 1914 1918 - War on the seas

World War I 1914 1918 - War on the seas
5315140 World War I 1914 1918 - War on the seas; (add.info.: World War I 1914 1918 - War on the seas. A French steamer hit by torpedoes from a German U-boot sinks beneath the waves bringing the poor)

Background imageSailors Collection: Repair of sails on board the 'Brickdale', during a trip from Bristol, to Sabine Pass

Repair of sails on board the 'Brickdale', during a trip from Bristol, to Sabine Pass, Texas (United States)
MMM5462246 Repair of sails on board the 'Brickdale', during a trip from Bristol, to Sabine Pass, Texas (United States, United States), between April and June 1920 by Everett

Background imageSailors Collection: On board the 'Birkdale', the lounge with Captain Walmsley and his second in command, Mr Macwatters

On board the 'Birkdale', the lounge with Captain Walmsley and his second in command, Mr Macwatters
MMM5465054 On board the 'Birkdale', the lounge with Captain Walmsley and his second in command, Mr Macwatters, this ship transported nitrate to the Chilean coast between 1892

Background imageSailors Collection: The trial of four English sailors in Canton (China), October 1, 1807

The trial of four English sailors in Canton (China), October 1, 1807, scene inside the court of the Chinese Court of
MMM5458927 The trial of four English sailors in Canton (China), October 1, 1807, scene inside the court of the Chinese Court of Justice; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: Alexei Nikolaevich son of Nicholas II of Russia (b/w photo)

Alexei Nikolaevich son of Nicholas II of Russia (b/w photo)
5669374 Alexei Nikolaevich son of Nicholas II of Russia (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageSailors Collection: Alexei Nikolaevich, the Tsarevich son of Nicholas II of Russia (b/w photo)

Alexei Nikolaevich, the Tsarevich son of Nicholas II of Russia (b/w photo)
5669296 Alexei Nikolaevich, the Tsarevich son of Nicholas II of Russia (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageSailors Collection: The sinking of the Forfarshire steamboat on the rocks of the Farne Islands (England)

The sinking of the Forfarshire steamboat on the rocks of the Farne Islands (England)
MMM5483454 The sinking of the Forfarshire steamboat on the rocks of the Farne Islands (England), as it appeared at sunrise on September 7, 1838 by Carmichael

Background imageSailors Collection: An engraving depicting a sailor's sweetheart waving goodbye as he is rowed out to his ship

An engraving depicting a sailor's sweetheart waving goodbye as he is rowed out to his ship, 19th century
5310976 An engraving depicting a sailor's sweetheart waving goodbye as he is rowed out to his ship, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageSailors Collection: Lieutenant Fairholme, 1845 (b/w photo)

Lieutenant Fairholme, 1845 (b/w photo)
7295272 Lieutenant Fairholme, 1845 (b/w photo) by Baird (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Member of Sir John Franklin's fourth)

Background imageSailors Collection: H.D.S. Goodsir, Assistant Surgeon, 1845 (b/w photo)

H.D.S. Goodsir, Assistant Surgeon, 1845 (b/w photo)
7295270 H.D.S. Goodsir, Assistant Surgeon, 1845 (b/w photo) by Baird (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

Background imageSailors Collection: S. Stanley, Surgeon, 1845 (b/w photo)

S. Stanley, Surgeon, 1845 (b/w photo)
7295269 S. Stanley, Surgeon, 1845 (b/w photo) by Baird (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Member of Sir John Franklin's fourth)

Background imageSailors Collection: A whaler and other vessels in a light breeze, c.1790 (oil on canvas)

A whaler and other vessels in a light breeze, c.1790 (oil on canvas)
7295295 A whaler and other vessels in a light breeze, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Askew, John (fl.1788-1809); 65.3x111.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: Ice islands near the poles, 1877 (illustration)

Ice islands near the poles, 1877 (illustration)
7298973 Ice islands near the poles, 1877 (illustration); (add.info.: Ice islands (icebergs) near the poles - Illustration of the book "History of Meteors

Background imageSailors Collection: Captain Francis Crozier, commander of HMS 'Terror', 1845 (b/w photo)

Captain Francis Crozier, commander of HMS 'Terror', 1845 (b/w photo)
7295266 Captain Francis Crozier, commander of HMS 'Terror', 1845 (b/w photo) by Baird (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: Lt. C.F. Des Voeux, 1845 (b/w photo)

Lt. C.F. Des Voeux, 1845 (b/w photo)
7295263 Lt. C.F. Des Voeux, 1845 (b/w photo) by Baird (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Member of Sir John Franklin's fourth)

Background imageSailors Collection: The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, early 19th century (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337703 The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Drummond, Samuel (1765-1844); 146.6x228.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: The death of Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, 1806 (oil on canvas)

The death of Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, 1806 (oil on canvas)
7337702 The death of Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, 1806 (oil on canvas) by Drummond, Samuel (1765-1844); 73x83 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, c.1836 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, c.1836 (oil on canvas)
7337699 The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, c.1836 (oil on canvas) by Chambers, George the Elder (1803-40); 73.7x120.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: Admiral Duncan receiving the sword of the Dutch Admiral de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown

Admiral Duncan receiving the sword of the Dutch Admiral de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797
7337686 Admiral Duncan receiving the sword of the Dutch Admiral de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1827 (oil on canvas) by Drummond

Background imageSailors Collection: Sailor on look out, c.1855 (oil on canvas)

Sailor on look out, c.1855 (oil on canvas)
7337776 Sailor on look out, c.1855 (oil on canvas) by Marks, Henry Stacy (1829-98); 44.4x30.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: Pirates dressed in women's clothing attempt to decoy a merchant ship

Pirates dressed in women's clothing attempt to decoy a merchant ship, 19th century (coloured engraving)
7337501 Pirates dressed in women's clothing attempt to decoy a merchant ship, 19th century (coloured engraving) by Biard, Francois Auguste (1798-1882); 45.4x62 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageSailors Collection: Chinese mandarin's barge. The mandarin takes lunch in the cabin waited on by servants

Chinese mandarin's barge. The mandarin takes lunch in the cabin waited on by servants
FLO4722525 Chinese mandarin's barge. The mandarin takes lunch in the cabin waited on by servants. The two umbrellas are a sign of his authority

Background imageSailors Collection: A sailor wearing a cork lifebelt, 1850

A sailor wearing a cork lifebelt, 1850
3330895 A sailor wearing a cork lifebelt, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a sailor wearing a cork lifebelt. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageSailors Collection: A Cabin Boy with a sailor, 1850

A Cabin Boy with a sailor, 1850
3330844 A Cabin Boy with a sailor, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a Cabin Boy with a sailor. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageSailors Collection: Sailors clinging to a buoy, 1850

Sailors clinging to a buoy, 1850
3330941 Sailors clinging to a buoy, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting sailors clinging to a buoy. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageSailors Collection: A sailor on leave telling his family about his experiences, 1850

A sailor on leave telling his family about his experiences, 1850
3330690 A sailor on leave telling his family about his experiences, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sailor on leave telling his family about his experiences)

Background imageSailors Collection: A sailor's wife praying for her husband's safety, 1850 (engraving)

A sailor's wife praying for her husband's safety, 1850 (engraving)
3330702 A sailor's wife praying for her husband's safety, 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sailor's wife praying for her husband's safety during a storm)

Background imageSailors Collection: A sailor and a cabin boy, 1850

A sailor and a cabin boy, 1850
3478523 A sailor and a cabin boy, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a sailor and a cabin boy have become marooned on a deserted island after being shipwrecked)

Background imageSailors Collection: A sailor drinking, 1850

A sailor drinking, 1850
3478403 A sailor drinking, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a sailor drinking. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageSailors Collection: French sailors at a Spanish bullfight, 1899

French sailors at a Spanish bullfight, 1899
3480902 French sailors at a Spanish bullfight, 1899; (add.info.: French sailors at a Spanish bullfight, 1899.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageSailors Collection: Young Midshipman, 1838 (w/c and graphite on paper)

Young Midshipman, 1838 (w/c and graphite on paper)
8696799 Young Midshipman, 1838 (w/c and graphite on paper) by Monnier, Henri Bonaventure (1799-1877); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Background imageSailors Collection: Sailor, 1879-80 (w/c on paper)

Sailor, 1879-80 (w/c on paper)
8696726 Sailor, 1879-80 (w/c on paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Background imageSailors Collection: The life of a sailor, c.1860 (coloured lithograph)

The life of a sailor, c.1860 (coloured lithograph)
7342013 The life of a sailor, c.1860 (coloured lithograph) by Hanhart, Michael (19th century); 35x24.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: M. & N. Hanhart; Leoni Lee & Co)

Background imageSailors Collection: Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint)

Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint)
7342011 Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint) by Dawe, Henry (1790-1848) (after); 16.2x12.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: England - Plate 12.' A Greenwich Pensioner with wooden leg leaning on a stick (aquatint)

England - Plate 12.' A Greenwich Pensioner with wooden leg leaning on a stick (aquatint)
7342010 England - Plate 12.' A Greenwich Pensioner with wooden leg leaning on a stick (aquatint) by Murray, John (19th century); 32.9x24.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSailors Collection: Uniforms of the Royal Navy no 6: Clerk, Second Master and A.B. Seaman, 1849 (coloured aquatint)

Uniforms of the Royal Navy no 6: Clerk, Second Master and A.B. Seaman, 1849 (coloured aquatint)
7341784 Uniforms of the Royal Navy no 6: Clerk, Second Master and A.B. Seaman, 1849 (coloured aquatint) by Ubsdell, Richard (fl.1828-63); 41x27.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London



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"Sailors: Guardians of the Seas and Defenders of Nations" From the iconic Royal Navy recruitment posters to historic naval battles, they have always played a vital role in shaping history. The HMS Worcester, nestled in Greenhithe, Kent, stands as a testament to the rich maritime heritage that has captivated generations. In times of war, British Royal Navy recruitment posters during World War I called upon brave souls to join their ranks and defend their country with unwavering loyalty. These powerful images inspired countless individuals to answer the call of duty and embark on an extraordinary journey at sea. The Battle of Trafalgar immortalized on canvas forever captures the bravery and sacrifice displayed by sailors who fought valiantly against formidable odds. This monumental victory solidified Britain's dominance over the seas and secured its place as a global superpower. During World War I, British submarine HMS E6 silently patrolled beneath treacherous waters, showcasing the ingenuity and resilience possessed by these seafaring warriors. Their stealthy operations proved instrumental in turning tides amidst one of history's most devastating conflicts. Centuries before, engraving depicted the sinking of Mary Rose during the Battle of Solent in 1545 - a poignant reminder that even great vessels can succumb to nature's wrath. Yet from such tragedies arose lessons learned that shaped future naval strategies for generations to come. In times when financial support was crucial for national security efforts, National Savings Group wartime poster urged citizens to contribute towards safeguarding their beloved nation – emphasizing how every individual had a part to play in supporting those who sailed into harm's way. Across oceans afar, promotional recruitment cards beckoned young men across borders; U. S. Navy sought brave souls willing to embrace adventure while defending freedom on distant shores. Such calls transcended nationality as they united diverse nations under one common purpose – protecting liberty from tyranny's grasp.