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"Britains Sea Power Is Yours: Exploring the Mighty Warship HMS Hood" Step aboard the legendary warship HMS Hood and witness Britain's unrivaled sea power

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Prow of a 17th century warship (colour litho)

Prow of a 17th century warship (colour litho)
8663658 Prow of a 17th century warship (colour litho) by Stower, Willy (1864-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prow of a 17th century warship)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Warships at anchor, 1850

Warships at anchor, 1850
3479382 Warships at anchor, 1850; (add.info.: Warships at anchor at the mouth of the Thames awaiting the tide. The vessel on the right is a sailing vessel while the one next to her is transitional)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: To the Officers, Seamen & Marines of His Majesty's Ships Amphion, Cerberus, Volage & Active

To the Officers, Seamen & Marines of His Majesty's Ships Amphion, Cerberus, Volage & Active
7337548 To the Officers, Seamen & Marines of His Majesty's Ships Amphion, Cerberus, Volage & Active, This Plate represents...blowing up of the French Commodore, off the Island of Lissa

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, beginning of the action

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, beginning of the action, early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337705 The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, beginning of the action, early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Buttersworth, Thomas (1768-1842); 60x92 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship 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 imageWar Ship 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 imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1798 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1798 (oil on canvas)
7337685 The Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1798 (oil on canvas) by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); 88.9x134.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of the Saints, 12 April 1782, end of the action, 1782 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of the Saints, 12 April 1782, end of the action, 1782 (oil on canvas)
7337668 The Battle of the Saints, 12 April 1782, end of the action, 1782 (oil on canvas) by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); 78.7x127 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759 (oil painting)

The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759 (oil painting)
7337654 The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759 (oil painting) by Paton, Richard (1717-91); 101.6x165.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Cape Passaro, 11 August 1718, early 18th century (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Cape Passaro, 11 August 1718, early 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337642 The Battle of Cape Passaro, 11 August 1718, early 18th century (oil on canvas) by Sailmaker, Isaac (1633-1721) (attr)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Destruction of the 'Soleil Royal' at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692

Destruction of the 'Soleil Royal' at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, 18th century (oil painting)
7337632 Destruction of the 'Soleil Royal' at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, 18th century (oil painting) by Monamy, Peter (1681-1749); 48x64 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Barfleur, 19 May 1692, 18th century (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Barfleur, 19 May 1692, 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337629 The Battle of Barfleur, 19 May 1692, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Paton, Richard (1717-91); 129.5x203.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of the Texel, 11-21 August 1673, late 17th century - early 18th century

The Battle of the Texel, 11-21 August 1673, late 17th century - early 18th century (oil on canvas on panel)
7337627 The Battle of the Texel, 11-21 August 1673, late 17th century - early 18th century (oil on canvas on panel) by Velde, Willem van de

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Four Days' Battle, 1-4 June 1666, c.1666 (oil on canvas)

The Four Days' Battle, 1-4 June 1666, c.1666 (oil on canvas)
7337614 The Four Days' Battle, 1-4 June 1666, c.1666 (oil on canvas) by Soest, Pieter Cornelisz van (fl. 1640-67); 104.1x149.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Scheveningen, 10 August 1653, 1655 (grisaille on panel)

The Battle of Scheveningen, 10 August 1653, 1655 (grisaille on panel)
7337612 The Battle of Scheveningen, 10 August 1653, 1655 (grisaille on panel) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 114.3x156.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Leghorn, 4 March 1653, mid 17th century (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Leghorn, 4 March 1653, mid 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337609 The Battle of Leghorn, 4 March 1653, mid 17th century (oil on canvas) by Diest, Willem van (1610-1663); 68.5x78.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Leghorn, 4 March 1653, c.1653 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Leghorn, 4 March 1653, c.1653 (oil on canvas)
7337608 The Battle of Leghorn, 4 March 1653, c.1653 (oil on canvas) by Nooms, Reinier (c.1623-64); 65x117 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: A battle of the First Dutch War, 1652-54, c.1654 (oil on canvas)

A battle of the First Dutch War, 1652-54, c.1654 (oil on canvas)
7337605 A battle of the First Dutch War, 1652-54, c.1654 (oil on canvas) by Nooms, Reinier (c.1623-64); 101.6x152.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: An English ship in action with Barbary pirates, 1678 (oil painting)

An English ship in action with Barbary pirates, 1678 (oil painting)
7337749 An English ship in action with Barbary pirates, 1678 (oil painting) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 109.2x198.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Action between the Dutch fleet and barbary pirates, c.1670 (oil painting)

Action between the Dutch fleet and barbary pirates, c.1670 (oil painting)
7337743 Action between the Dutch fleet and barbary pirates, c.1670 (oil painting) by Verschuier, Lieve (1630-86); 144.8x214.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Sir John Thomas Duckworth's action in the Dardanelles, 19 February 1807

Sir John Thomas Duckworth's action in the Dardanelles, 19 February 1807, early 19th century (oil painting)
7337711 Sir John Thomas Duckworth's action in the Dardanelles, 19 February 1807, early 19th century (oil painting) by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); 81.6x112.1 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageWar Ship Collection: A twenty-gun ship, 1807 (aquatint and etching)

A twenty-gun ship, 1807 (aquatint and etching)
7337579 A twenty-gun ship, 1807 (aquatint and etching) by Dodd, Robert (1748-1815); 30x37.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: HMS 'Grampus' as a hospital ship off Greenwich, 1827 (lithograph)

HMS 'Grampus' as a hospital ship off Greenwich, 1827 (lithograph)
7337546 HMS 'Grampus' as a hospital ship off Greenwich, 1827 (lithograph) by Kay, W. Porden (19th century); 33.4x40.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: W)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: German Navy, German Battleship Weissenburg about 1900

German Navy, German Battleship Weissenburg about 1900
3031102 German Navy, German Battleship Weissenburg about 1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: German Battleship Weissenburg about 1900); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Background imageWar Ship Collection: German Navy, German Torpedo Boat Division about 1900

German Navy, German Torpedo Boat Division about 1900
3030333 German Navy, German Torpedo Boat Division about 1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: German Torpedo Boat Division about 1900); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Dreadnoughts. From the deck of H.M.S. Superb showing heavier vessels in the Home Fleet during

Dreadnoughts. From the deck of H.M.S. Superb showing heavier vessels in the Home Fleet during manoeuvres at Spithead
2915215 Dreadnoughts. From the deck of H.M.S. Superb showing heavier vessels in the Home Fleet during manoeuvres at Spithead 1914.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Background imageWar Ship Collection: A 17th century French galley being rowed. (print)

A 17th century French galley being rowed. (print)
7419951 A 17th century French galley being rowed. (print); (add.info.: A 17th century French galley being rowed. After a print dated 1703.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Baltic fleet at night with ship's boats in the foreground, 19th century (watercolour, graphite)

The Baltic fleet at night with ship's boats in the foreground, 19th century (watercolour, graphite)
7341904 The Baltic fleet at night with ship's boats in the foreground, 19th century (watercolour, graphite) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 25.6x43.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Portrait of the 'Tiger' (1678), c.1681 (graphite, grey wash)

Portrait of the 'Tiger' (1678), c.1681 (graphite, grey wash)
7341881 Portrait of the 'Tiger' (1678), c.1681 (graphite, grey wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 28.1x33.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: HMS 'Inflexible', c.1876 (lithograph)

HMS 'Inflexible', c.1876 (lithograph)
7341858 HMS 'Inflexible', c.1876 (lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 26.9x46.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: HMS 'Britannia' sailing from the Hamoaze to Plymouth Sound, with the Duke of Clarence on board as

HMS 'Britannia' sailing from the Hamoaze to Plymouth Sound, with the Duke of Clarence on board as Lord High
7340624 HMS 'Britannia' sailing from the Hamoaze to Plymouth Sound, with the Duke of Clarence on board as Lord High Admiral, 27 July 1828, c.1828 (oil on canvas) by Hornbrook, Thomas L

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Sir Henry Morton Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, Returning To Zanzibar On Board H.M.Ss

Sir Henry Morton Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, Returning To Zanzibar On Board H.M.Ss
UIG5420733 Sir Henry Morton Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, Returning To Zanzibar On Board H.M.Ss. Turquoise And Somali

Background imageWar Ship Collection: HMS 'Warrior' (1860), late 19th century (coloured lithograph)

HMS 'Warrior' (1860), late 19th century (coloured lithograph)
7341670 HMS 'Warrior' (1860), late 19th century (coloured lithograph) by Tomkin, W.S. (19th century); 24x32.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: W.S)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: HMS 'Princess Royal' (1853), 19th century (lithograph)

HMS 'Princess Royal' (1853), 19th century (lithograph)
7341669 HMS 'Princess Royal' (1853), 19th century (lithograph) by Hayes, Edwin (1820-1904); 13.5x21 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The 'San Ildefonso' captured by HMS 'Defence', 1806 (aquatint, coloured etching)

The 'San Ildefonso' captured by HMS 'Defence', 1806 (aquatint, coloured etching)
7341657 The 'San Ildefonso' captured by HMS 'Defence', 1806 (aquatint, coloured etching) by Lee, John Theophilus (1787-1843); 14.6x22.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: HMS 'Royal Sovereign' battleship, 1892 (chromolithograph)

HMS 'Royal Sovereign' battleship, 1892 (chromolithograph)
7341607 HMS 'Royal Sovereign' battleship, 1892 (chromolithograph) by Mitchell, William Frederick (1845-1914); 16.8x22.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The 'Great Harry' (coloured lithograph)

The 'Great Harry' (coloured lithograph)
7341604 The 'Great Harry' (coloured lithograph) by Mitchell, William Frederick (1845-1914); 18.6x26.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Russo-Japanese War: Captain Roundnief, Russian Hero, 1904 (illustration)

Russo-Japanese War: Captain Roundnief, Russian Hero, 1904 (illustration)
8683021 Russo-Japanese War: Captain Roundnief, Russian Hero, 1904 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russo-Japanese War)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: HMS 'Cossack' and 'Tartar', probably on the North American station, January 1857, 1857 (graphite)

HMS 'Cossack' and 'Tartar', probably on the North American station, January 1857, 1857 (graphite)
7341810 HMS 'Cossack' and 'Tartar', probably on the North American station, January 1857, 1857 (graphite) by Mends, George Pechell (1815-71); 27.3x37 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageWar Ship Collection: HMS 'Victory' and 'Euryalus' at the Battle of Trafalgar, when the first gun was fired from

HMS 'Victory' and 'Euryalus' at the Battle of Trafalgar, when the first gun was fired from the French
7341798 HMS 'Victory' and 'Euryalus' at the Battle of Trafalgar, when the first gun was fired from the French Admiral's Ship (coloured lithograph) by Nimmo, R. H

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The brave Captain Tyrrel in the 'Buckingham' of 66 guns & 472 men defeating the 'Florissant'

The brave Captain Tyrrel in the 'Buckingham' of 66 guns & 472 men defeating the 'Florissant'
7341793 The brave Captain Tyrrel in the 'Buckingham' of 66 guns & 472 men defeating the 'Florissant', 'Aigrette' & 'Atlante', three French Ships of War

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Study of the former German battleship 'Baden', listing and under fire as a gunnery target in 1921

Study of the former German battleship 'Baden', listing and under fire as a gunnery target in 1921
7341752 Study of the former German battleship 'Baden', listing and under fire as a gunnery target in 1921, 1921 (Watercolour) by Wyllie

Background imageWar Ship Collection: HMS 'Audacious' sinking off Loch Swilly after striking a mine, 27 October 1914

HMS 'Audacious' sinking off Loch Swilly after striking a mine, 27 October 1914
7341751 HMS 'Audacious' sinking off Loch Swilly after striking a mine, 27 October 1914, early 20th century (watercolour) by Wyllie

Background imageWar Ship Collection: HMS 'Cambridge' Gunnery ship at Devonport, firing a torpedo, late 19th century (lithograph)

HMS 'Cambridge' Gunnery ship at Devonport, firing a torpedo, late 19th century (lithograph)
7341857 HMS 'Cambridge' Gunnery ship at Devonport, firing a torpedo, late 19th century (lithograph) by British School, (19th century); 27x38.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The launch of 84-gun ship HMS 'Thunderer' at Woolwich Dockyard, 1831 (lithograph)

The launch of 84-gun ship HMS 'Thunderer' at Woolwich Dockyard, 1831 (lithograph)
7341852 The launch of 84-gun ship HMS 'Thunderer' at Woolwich Dockyard, 1831 (lithograph) by Campion, George Bryant (1796-1870) (after); 27.8x37 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Invincible French Ship of War mounting 74 Guns, Captured from France, May 3d 1747

The Invincible French Ship of War mounting 74 Guns, Captured from France, May 3d 1747
7341848 The Invincible French Ship of War mounting 74 Guns, Captured from France, May 3d 1747, by Vice Admiral Anson & Rear Admiral Vernon, 18th century (etching) by British School

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The English Navy running before the Vly, 1666, 17th century (etching)

The English Navy running before the Vly, 1666, 17th century (etching)
7341841 The English Navy running before the Vly, 1666, 17th century (etching) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); 28.4x41.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Major Sir William Palliser, 1830 - 1882

Major Sir William Palliser, 1830 - 1882
3083206 Major Sir William Palliser, 1830 - 1882.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish-born politician and inventor of the Palliser shot)



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