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Troopships Collection

Troopships have played a vital role in history, transporting soldiers to various destinations during times of conflict and war

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Troopships Collection: Olympic arrives at Halifax, WW1, dazzle painting
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Troopships Collection: Preparations at Cherbourg for the departure of reinforcements for Mexico, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Troopships Collection: Long live the army! (colour litho)
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Troopships Collection: Lord Roberts embarking for South Africa on Board the 'Dunottar Castle'at Southampton
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Troopships Collection: The Transvaal War, Troops for the Front (litho)
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Troopships Collection: Christmas dinner on British troopship bound for England from India, 1871 (hand-coloured etching)
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Troopships Collection: Departure from Gravesend of Troops for India (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: Sketches from our Special Artist En Route to the Zulu War (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: The Zulu War, Sketches at the Victoria Docks on the Departure of the 17th Lancers (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: Troop-Ships for the Zulu War Reinforcements, the Dublin Castle (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: French Soldiers (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: Embarkation of Troops for the East, from the New Port, Marseilles (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: Off to Ashanti, the 'Loanda'going down Channel, the Soldiers Deck (litho)
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Troopships Collection: The Return of Lord Roberts (litho)
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Troopships Collection: Looking Ahead, General Sir Redvers Buller facing the Gale in the Bay of Biscay (litho)
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Troopships Collection: The Mobilisation at Southampton (b / w photo)
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Troopships Collection: The Crisis in the Transvaal (litho)
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Troopships Collection: Arrival of Indian Troops at Malta, Screw-Steamer Goa, Duke of Athol in Tow
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Troopships Collection: Life on Board a Troop-Ship (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: Troop-Ships Orontes, Jumna, Malabar, and Euphrates at Bombay
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Troopships Collection: Government Troop-Steamer for the Lower Indus, designed by Mr T B Winter (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: Embarkation of the 3rd Regiment of Lancashire Militia, at Liverpool, for Gibraltar (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: Preparations at Cherbourg for the Departure of the Reinforcements for Mexico (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: Embarkation of Troops at Marseilles (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: Embarkation of the 11th Hussars at Kingstown, on Board the 'Tyrone'Troop-Ship
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Troopships Collection: Landing of the Rifle Brigade at Gallipoli (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: The 'Himalaya'Steam-Ship in Plymouth Sound, with Troops for the War (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: Return of Troops from the Indian Frontier Campaign, landing from the Steam-Ship 'Nubia'at
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Troopships Collection: Reinforcements for Canada, shipping Sledges on Board the Calcutta at Woolwich for Guns
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Troopships Collection: Embarkation at Woolwich, Yesterday Week, of the E Battery Fourth Brigade of Royal Field Artillery
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Troopships Collection: The Heroes of the Sutledge (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: The Transvaal Crisis, Departure of Troops from Aldershot and Southampton (b / w photo)
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Troopships Collection: Indian Transport Ships leaving the Suez Canal, Departure of the Bengal and Oriflamme (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: Transport of Troops for the Kaffir War (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: The Ashanti Expedition, Officers of the West India Regiment at Revolver Practice on Board
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Troopships Collection: The Ashanti Expedition, Embarkation of the 2nd West India Regiment at Sierra Leone (litho)
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Troopships Collection: Deck of the French Transport, 'L Euphrate, 'off Messina (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: Japanese Troops landing at Chemulpo, 9 September (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: The War, Embarkation of Zouaves at Marseilles (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: Spanish Muleteers on their Way to the Crimea, sketched on Board the 'Iberia'Steam-Ship (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: The Spanish-American War, on Board the American Troop-Ship 'Berkshire, 'No 9, with Battery 2 (litho)
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Troopships Collection: The War in the Soudan, Departure of the Australian Contingent from Sydney
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Troopships Collection: Troops for Mediterranean Garrisons, Departure of the 2nd (Queens Royal) Regiment
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Troopships Collection: The First Detachment of Native Troops from India entering Suez Roads (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: South Africa and the Kaffir War (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: Disembarkation of the Scots Fusilier Guards at Weoville Yard, Portsmouth (engraving)
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Troopships Collection: The Reinforcements for Canada, Dinner-Time and serving out the Grog on Board a Troop-Ship at


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Troopships have played a vital role in history, transporting soldiers to various destinations during times of conflict and war. From the Olympic's arrival at Halifax during World War I to Lord Roberts embarking for South Africa on board the "Dunottar Castle" in Southampton, these vessels have witnessed significant moments in military history. Intriguingly, they were not just ordinary ships but also canvases for artistic expression. Dazzle painting adorned their exteriors, creating mesmerizing patterns that confused enemy submarines and protected those on board. Long live the army. A vibrant color lithograph captures the spirit of these brave men as they embark on their journey. The images captured by artists aboard troopships provide glimpses into life onboard. A hand-coloured etching showcases Christmas dinner being enjoyed by British troops bound for England from India in 1871, reminding us that even amidst war, camaraderie and festive cheer prevailed. Departure scenes were often depicted with great detail - an engraving shows troops leaving Gravesend for India while another portrays sketches made en route to the Zulu War. The latter engraving captures soldiers bidding farewell at Victoria Docks before boarding troop-ships like the Dublin Castle. Not limited to British expeditions alone, French soldiers are also seen disembarking from a ship in an evocative engraving. Troopship embarkations were not exclusive to Europe either; an engraving depicts troops departing from Marseilles' New Port for the East. One lithograph titled "Off to Ashanti" showcases soldiers aboard the "Loanda, " sailing down Channel towards their destination. Soldiers decked out with equipment and determination demonstrate their readiness for action. Troopships served as lifelines connecting nations during times of conflict. These vessels carried more than just soldiers; they transported hope, bravery, and resilience across vast oceans. Their stories continue to inspire generations as we reflect upon their crucial role in shaping history.