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From historic vessels to majestic warships, they have always captivated our imagination. The Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village by A. G

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Victory, flagship of Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1758-1805, at Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

HMS Victory, flagship of Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1758-1805, at Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, Portsmouth Historical Dockyard, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageShips Collection: The red lightship at Canning Dock next to Albert Dock with the Liver building in the background

The red lightship at Canning Dock next to Albert Dock with the Liver building in the background, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageShips Collection: Dhow Race

Dhow Race
Benjamin Broussard

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Rodney shows her formidable 'teeth'. An unusual

HMS Rodney shows her formidable "teeth". An unusual
HMS Rodney shows her formidable " teeth". An unusual and impressive view of HMS Rodneys great 16in. guns. 15th May 1931

Background imageShips Collection: Cunard line steamship SS Ascania. 11th August 1958

Cunard line steamship SS Ascania. 11th August 1958

Background imageShips Collection: SS Orduna was an ocean liner built in 1913-14 by Harland

SS Orduna was an ocean liner built in 1913-14 by Harland and Wolff in Belfast for the Pacific Steam Navigation Company. After two voyages she was chartered to Cunard Line. Circa 1914

Background imageShips Collection: Albion Class Assault Ship HMS Bulwark

Albion Class Assault Ship HMS Bulwark
Pictured from astern is the Albion Class Assault Ship HMS Bulwark. The vessel was operating close to the Scottish mainland during Operation Wader part of the wider Exercise Joint Warrior in October

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Revenge

HMS Revenge
Revenge Class battleship HMS Revenge

Background imageShips Collection: The 45, 000 ton liner Aquitania leaves Southampton dock on her final voyage

The 45, 000 ton liner Aquitania leaves Southampton dock on her final voyage, bound for her birthplace The Clyde to be broken up after 36 years service. 20th February 1950. RMS Aquitania

Background imageShips Collection: The crew of a Yarmouth Herring boat pull in their catch on a storm tossed North Sea

The crew of a Yarmouth Herring boat pull in their catch on a storm tossed North Sea Circa 1935

Background imageShips Collection: Ships: Canberra September 1982 - First cruise after Falklands services

Ships: Canberra September 1982 - First cruise after Falklands services

Background imageShips Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20100092

EyeUbiquitous_20100092
England, Kent, Margate Kings Gate chalk headland, arch and beach

Background imageShips Collection: The Hayle lifeboat New Oriental Bank (later renamed E. F. Harrison)

The Hayle lifeboat New Oriental Bank (later renamed E. F. Harrison) with the wreck of the SS Escurial in
SS Escurial, an iron built schooner-rigged screw steamer built by Alex Stephens of Lighthouse, Govan, for Raeburn and Verel of Glasgow in 1879, was outward bound from Cardiff, laden with 1

Background imageShips Collection: The Brig Jane and Cutter Beaufoy, on 20th February 1823, bearing up in Latitude 74. 15

The Brig Jane and Cutter Beaufoy, on 20th February 1823, bearing up in Latitude 74. 15
Coloured aquatint by E. Duncan after a painting by W.J. Huggins. Published in October 1826, by Huggins, London

Background imageShips Collection: USA, Maine, Camden, Camden Harbor, dusk

USA, Maine, Camden, Camden Harbor, dusk

Background imageShips Collection: Ketch Elizabeth loading cargo at Mother Iveys Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Early 1900s

Ketch Elizabeth loading cargo at Mother Iveys Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Ketch Elizabeth loading cargo (possibly sand) at Mother Iveys Bay. The ketch is possibly the Elizabeth Couch of Barnstaple built at Bideford in 1838 or it may the Elizabeth of Burton upon Stather

Background imageShips Collection: Launching the HMS Ark Royal

Launching the HMS Ark Royal
The launch of the HMS Ark Royal, Royal Naval aircraft carrier at Birkenhead, 1950

Background imageShips Collection: Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier, HMS Hermes

Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier, HMS Hermes
HMS Hermes, Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier at sea near Aden 1967

Background imageShips Collection: The launch of Royal Navy battleship HMS Prince of Wales at the C

The launch of Royal Navy battleship HMS Prince of Wales at the C
Launch of Royal Navy battleship HMS Prince of Wales at the Cammell Laird shipyard, Birkenhead 1939

Background imageShips Collection: A midsummer sunset, February, 1915

A midsummer sunset, February, 1915
Photographer: Hurley, James Francis (Frank) (1885-1962). Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. Date: February 1915

Background imageShips Collection: Skinning birds on deck of Discovery

Skinning birds on deck of Discovery
Photographer: Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922). Expedition: British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04 (Discovery). Four men beside a table on the deck of the ship

Background imageShips Collection: Critical position of HMS Investigator on the north-coast of Baring Island, August

Critical position of HMS Investigator on the north-coast of Baring Island, August
One of a series of eight chromolithograph sketches by Lieut S. Gurney Cresswell (1827-1867), of the voyage of HMS Investigator under Captain McClure, 1850-54

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Investigator running through a narrow channel in a snow storm, between grounded and packed ice

HMS Investigator running through a narrow channel in a snow storm, between grounded and packed ice
One of a series of eight chromolithograph sketches by Lieut S. Gurney Cresswell (1827-1867), of the voyage of HMS Investigator under Captain McClure, 1850-54

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Investigator in the pack, October 8th 1850

HMS Investigator in the pack, October 8th 1850
One of a series of eight chromolithograph sketches by Lieut S. Gurney Cresswell (1827-1867), of the voyage of HMS Investigator under Captain McClure, 1850-54

Background imageShips Collection: Bold Headland on Baring Island

Bold Headland on Baring Island
One of a series of eight chromolithograph sketches by Lieut S. Gurney Cresswell (1827-1867), of the voyage of HMS Investigator under Captain McClure, 1850-54

Background imageShips Collection: SS Olympic

SS Olympic

Background imageShips Collection: Ross Arctic search expedition, 1848-9 C016 / 4490

Ross Arctic search expedition, 1848-9 C016 / 4490
Ross Arctic search expedition. 19th-century artwork of the ships HMS Enterprise and HMS Investigator caught in pack ice in Baffin Bay off Devils Point in the Arctic

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Sturdy

HMS Sturdy
Admiraltys Class Destroyer HMS Sturdy (H28) in a heavy sea, 1935

Background imageShips Collection: Blackburn Dart of 463 Flt Fa

Blackburn Dart of 463 Flt Fa
Blackburn Dart of 463 Flight being manhandled on the deck of HMS Courageous, 1932

Background imageShips Collection: Blackburn Ripon of 462 Flt Fa

Blackburn Ripon of 462 Flt Fa
Blackburn Ripon of 462 Flight taking-off from HMS Furious, 1930

Background imageShips Collection: Grand Harbour, Malta 1935

Grand Harbour, Malta 1935
Warships of the Royal Navy in Grand Harbour, Malta

Background imageShips Collection: Gay Class motor torpedo boats

Gay Class motor torpedo boats, including Gay Fencer and Gay Centurion

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Afridi

HMS Afridi
Tribal Class destroyer HMS Afridi

Background imageShips Collection: HMS York, May 1933

HMS York, May 1933
York Class Cruiser HMS York during the Home Fleet Summer Cruise, May 1933

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Pegasus, Portsmouth 1938

HMS Pegasus, Portsmouth 1938
HMS Pegasus at Portsmouth, 1938; formerly HMS Ark Royal

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Argus

HMS Argus at sea

Background imageShips Collection: Japanese cruiser Asigara, 1937

Japanese cruiser Asigara, 1937
Nati Class cruiser Asagari of the Imperial Japanese Navy at the Spithead Naval Review, May 1937

Background imageShips Collection: Southampton Docks, 5 November 1931

Southampton Docks, 5 November 1931
Aerial view of the liner terminal at Southampton with several ships berthed; tugs are assisting one which is about to leave

Background imageShips Collection: Britannia

Britannia
A J Class yacht leads Britannia, Cowes 1934

Background imageShips Collection: Altair of Walter Runciman

Altair of Walter Runciman
Altair leading in the Queen Marys Cup, Cowes Regatta 1933

Background imageShips Collection: View at bicycle and canal - Amsterdam, Holland Netherlands

View at bicycle and canal - Amsterdam, Holland Netherlands

Background imageShips Collection: The Samuel Enderby

The Samuel Enderby
Medium: coloured aquatint. Artist: C. Rosenberg after a painting by W.J. Huggins. The Samuel Enderby, of 422 Tons, William Lisle, Commander, leaving Cowes Roads for London, September 1834

Background imageShips Collection: Harbor of Cassis, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Harbor of Cassis, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Background imageShips Collection: USA, Alabama, Mobile, Battleship Memorial Park, USS Alabama

USA, Alabama, Mobile, Battleship Memorial Park, USS Alabama

Background imageShips Collection: England, Somerset, Bristol, Brunels SS Great Britain

England, Somerset, Bristol, Brunels SS Great Britain

Background imageShips Collection: RFA Fort George

RFA Fort George
Royal Fleet Auxiliary support vessel RFA Fort George is pictured at sea, following a refuelling operation with a Royal Navy warship

Background imageShips Collection: HMS Endurance

HMS Endurance
The Royal Navys Antarctic Survey Vessel HMS Endurnace during her patrol of the Antarctic Peninsula early in 2007. HMS Endurance is the Royal Navys Ice Patrol ship whose function is to support British

Background imageShips Collection: The Cutty Sark sailing ship in London Docks

The Cutty Sark sailing ship in London Docks
Dockers stop work to watch the Cutty Sark pass by on her way to a berth at Millwall Docks, 1952



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From historic vessels to majestic warships, they have always captivated our imagination. The Jubilee Procession in a Cornish Village by A. G. Sherwood Hunter transports us back in time, showcasing the beauty of traditional sailing boats amidst picturesque scenery. Meanwhile, the Gokstad Ship at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo stands as a testament to Scandinavian seafaring prowess and craftsmanship. The HMS Bulwark, an iconic British aircraft carrier, has played a significant role throughout history. From its involvement in World War II to hosting Westland Whirlwinds and witnessing the return of HMS Invincible from the Falklands conflict in 1982, this mighty vessel has seen it all. Speaking of historical significance, the Vasa warship takes center stage at Stockholm's Vasa Museum. Despite its tragic sinking on its maiden voyage in the 17th century, this marvel of engineering now serves as a reminder of Sweden's naval heritage. During World War II, HMS Illustrious proudly served her country with distinction. Her bravery was matched only by that of her sister ship HMS Ark Royal and their valiant crew members who fought tirelessly for freedom on treacherous seas. Not all they can bound for battle; some embark on remarkable journeys across diverse landscapes. The SS Oriana epitomizes adventure as it voyages from tropical paradises to snow-covered destinations—a true symbol of exploration and wanderlust. Lastly but not leastly is HMS Ajax—her name synonymous with courage and resilience since 1936 when she first set sail under British colors. This formidable cruiser paved the way for future naval triumphs while leaving an indelible mark on maritime history. Whether they transport us through time or carry us into uncharted territories, ships continue to inspire awe and fascination worldwide.