Submarine Collection (page 2)

A Submarine preparing to dive (colour litho)
2811280 A Submarine preparing to dive (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Submarine preparing to dive)

Divers finding pirates treasure, 1897 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT207816 Divers finding pirates treasure, 1897 (litho) (b/w photo) by Austrian School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Two Short Sunderlands rescuing crew, 1940
An artists impression of two Short Sunderlands rescuing the crew of the torpedoed merchant ship Kensington Court, 1940. On 18th September 1939 Kensington Court was stopped by U-32 with 13 shots of

HMS Opossum - Oberon Class Submarine powered by diesel generators. Oberon was laid down by Chatham Dockyard on 28th November 1957, and launched on 18th July 1959

The Nautilus - 20, 000 Leagues under the Sea
The Nautilus submarine cuts through the deep ocean, amidst millions of squid and other sea creatures. Jules Verne, 20, 000 Lieues sous les mers (Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea) Date: 1870

Its a way they have in the Navy: HMS Archeron, 1950
Players Navy Cut rectangular counter-card featuring an illustration of a white submarine with sailors standing to attention on board entering port

Pat Jacksons Western Approaches (1944)

Royal Navy submarine breaks through Arctic ice for major exercise
Royal Navy submarine HMS Trenchant after it had broken through the metre-thick ice of the Arctic Ocean to join two US boats on a major exercise

HMS Monmouth with HMS Trenchant
Type 23 frigate HMS Monmouth is pictured in the Middle East on operations with submarine HMS Trenchant astern of her, and the ships Lynx helicopter from 815 Naval Air Squadron close by

When Germany Surrenders her U-Boats by Heath Robinson, WW1
Why not use the enemy craft for peaceful sport? Ramming rabbits in the Balearic Islands. An inventive suggestion from the ingenious mind of William Heath Robinson for German U-boats following the end

Otto Kretschmer, German submarine commander and U-boat " ace" called " The Wolf of the Atlantic" coming ashore British destroyer following capture of U-99

Lusitania Medal
The medal struck in Germany to commemorate the sinking. It reads " Business above all on Cunard Line. The great liner Lusitania sunk by a German submarine."

Alexander the Great, King of Macedon, Diving Bell
Alexander the Great, King Alexander III of Macedon. He is said to have used a diving vessel for seeing underwater

Picture taken at a British base when the British Royal Navy submarine HMS Ultimatum returned after a year of successful patrolling in the Mediterranean Sea where she sank a total of 6

Victory Bonds will help stop this. Kultur vs. Humanity, 1918
Victory Bonds will help stop this. Kultur vs. Humanity, published 1918 (colour lithograph). This refers to the sinking of the Red Cross transport ship Llandoverty Castle

WW1 - U-14 rammed by British steam trawler, the Oceanic II
WW1 - SM U-14 was one of the 329 submarines serving in the Imperial German Navy in World War I. On the 5th June 1915, U-14 was disabled by gunfire from armed British trawler, Oceanic II

WW1 - The torpedoing of the RMS Falaba, 28th March 1915
WW1 - A view from on board the RMS Falaba, showing the German U-Boat U-28 alongside it. The liner tried its best to escape, but the British steamship was torpedoed and sunk by the submarine

IF, by W. Heath Robinson
IF - Noah had been a German A cartoon by William Heath Robinson which appeared in an issue of The Bystander on the theme of If

British submarine HMS C11. Date: circa 1909

British submarine HMS Holland 4, launched on the 23rd May 1902 and commissioned into the Royal Navy on 2nd August 1903. Date: circa 1903

Growth of the submarine by G. H. Davis
The growth of the submarine from 1901 to 1912. In chronological order, they are: 1901-2 Holland Class, 1903-5 A Class, 1904-6 B Class, 1906-9 C Class, 1911 D Class and 1912 E Class

Methods of escape from submarine by G. H. Davis
The latest methods of escape from a sunken submarine: the rescue bell, the one-man escape chamber, and escape without the use of breathing apparatus. 1954

German U-boat by G. H. Davis
The battle of the Atlantic: explanatory drawings of German U-boats (submarines), and how they operate when at sea. Various aspects of undersea activities during the Second World War. Date: 1941

Illustration of submarine

A wolfpack of German U-Boat submarines travelling across a calm Atlantic Ocean by moonlight

WW2 - Surcouf Submarine of the Free French Navy. The largest submarine ever built until surpassed by the first Japanese I-400-class submarine in 1943

Trident missile test launch C016 / 6616
Trident missile test launch from the submarine USS Mariano G. Vallejo. Trident missiles are submarine-launched ballistic missiles that are armed with nuclear warheads

Escape System for British Submarines, 1933
Illustration showing the air-lock system, built into British submarines of the 1930 s, that was designed to allow submariners to escape if their submarine failed

Futuristic underwater croquet. The players are all wearing diving helmets with oxygen packs on their backs

HMS Torbay
Royal Navy submarine HMS Torbay at speed on the surface during Exercise Deep Blue. HMS Torbay is entering her 25th year of service and remains a force to be reckoned with

The New Submarine Danger by Bairnsfather
The New Submarine Danger " They ll be torpedoin us if we stick ere much longer, Bill" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander, featuring his popular characters Old Bill

Russian Submarine at the pier in Saint Petersburg

Submersible Alvin, silver body, control arms

World War II 9139-1945: Submarine at sea 1943. German navy U-boat travelling on surface in a choppy sea, crew members on conning tower. By German marine artist Adolf Bock 1890-1968

HMS A5, Royal Nay submarine, 1910s C016 / 2540
HMS A5, Royal Nay submarine. This submarine, seen here in the period from around 1910 to 1915, was among the first submarines commissioned by the British Royal Navy

How submarines fire torpedoes, 1939
Drawing to explain how a British submarines twelve torpedoes are fired. Here six torpoedoes are shown in their tubes, and a further six are in storage and have, when required

Project Azorian, 1970s
Project Azorian. Artwork showing the secret US operation carried out by the CIA to recover a sunken Soviet submarine in the 1970s

U-Boat - Deutschland - crossing the Atlantic Ocean
U-Boat Deutschland - the first submarine to cross the Atlantic Ocean - pictured arriving in Baltimore with Civilian Captain Paul Konig in July 1916

Holland Submarine 1900
Irish inventor Holland, funded by the Fenians, produces a succession of successful submarines in America; the Holland is shown at anchor in New York harbour

Bushnells Submarine
BUSHNELLs TURTLE the first submersible craft to be used in action, attacking a British ship at New York on 7 September 1776; the one-man crew provided the power manually !

Futuristic seahorse riding

Take Up the Sword of Justice, 1915 (poster, recruiting
5929345 Take Up the Sword of Justice, 1915 (poster, recruiting, colour chromolithograph) by Partridge, Bernard (1861-1945) (after); National Army Museum

Confederate submarine, Hunley (litho)
3471697 Confederate submarine, Hunley (litho) by Chapman, Conrad Wise (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Confederate submarine, Hunley)

Subscribe to the Sixth War Loan, WWI German poster, 1914-18 (colour litho)
700921 Subscribe to the Sixth War Loan, WWI German poster, 1914-18 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; German, out of copyright

German Navy, U-boat commander in periscope observation, cover "Die Woche"
LSE4090956 German Navy, U-boat commander in periscope observation, cover " Die Woche", 5/8/1942. by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Navy)

German submarine seen in Cardiff, just after the end of the War in Europe. It is the U - 1023. Commander H A L Marsham is seen on the vessel. Picture taken 16th June 1945

The first nuclear powered submarine the USS Nautilus seen here in Plymouth Sound with the American aircraft carrier Essex in the background

Submarines against the Japanese, 1944
A double page spread in The Sphere, 1944, entitled " Submarines against the Japs: British underwater craft operating in the Far East." On the left hand page

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"Exploring the Depths: A Glimpse into Britain's Submarine Legacy" Dive into the fascinating world of submarines, where innovation and stealth have shaped naval warfare for over 50 years. Pictured here is the majestic T class submarine, HMS Superb, returning to HMNB Clyde after completing Operational Sea Training. As we reflect on British submarines' remarkable history, we are reminded of their pivotal role in safeguarding our seas. From the formidable HMS Vigilant to the groundbreaking USS Thresher On Course, these vessels epitomize technological prowess and strategic excellence. Delving further back in time, we encounter a poignant image of British submarine HMS E6 during World War I. This snapshot serves as a testament to the bravery and resilience displayed by submariners who navigated treacherous waters under constant threat. Fast forward to modern times, witness nuclear-powered might with HMS Vanguard's triumphant return to HMNB Clyde in Scotland. The awe-inspiring Royal Navy Submarine HMS Splendid stands tall as a symbol of Britain's sea power – an unwavering force protecting our nation's interests. In times of conflict or peace alike, it is crucial not only for us but also for our allies that we stand united. As depicted in an RAF poster from World War II titled "Back Them Up. ", it emphasizes how vital air support was in complementing submarine operations – showcasing teamwork at its finest. Let this captivating glimpse into Britain's submarine heritage remind us that beneath tranquil waves lies a realm where courage meets cutting-edge technology. Britains Sea Power Is Yours; behold these silent guardians who ensure our maritime security with unwavering dedication.