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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: Brittannia', c.1730 (etching)

Brittannia', c.1730 (etching)
7341887 Brittannia', c.1730 (etching) by Baston, Thomas (fl.1715-21) ; 19.8x30.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Grand Naval Review. This Grand Review of the British Navy took place at Portsmouth on June 24th

The Grand Naval Review. This Grand Review of the British Navy took place at Portsmouth on June 24th
7341802 The Grand Naval Review. This Grand Review of the British Navy took place at Portsmouth on June 24th and 25th 1814 in the presence of the Prince Regent and his Royal Visitors, c

Background imageWar Ship Collection: HMS 'Raleigh', 1850 (oil painting)

HMS 'Raleigh', 1850 (oil painting)
7338135 HMS 'Raleigh', 1850 (oil painting) by Thomas, Lieutenant Robert Strickland (1787-1853); 312.2x467.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: A model of HMS 'Enterprise', 1777 (oil on panel)

A model of HMS 'Enterprise', 1777 (oil on panel)
7338121 A model of HMS 'Enterprise', 1777 (oil on panel) by Marshall, Joseph (fl.1775); 50.8x76.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: German Navy, Battleship Koenig Wilhelm about 1900

German Navy, Battleship Koenig Wilhelm about 1900
3030010 German Navy, Battleship Koenig Wilhelm about 1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Battleship Koenig Wilhelm about 1900); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Background imageWar Ship Collection: German Navy, German torpedoboat S131 about 1900

German Navy, German torpedoboat S131 about 1900
3030192 German Navy, German torpedoboat S131 about 1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: German torpedoboat S131 about 1900); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Black ship off Shinagawa (Tokyo Shinagawa oki no kurofune), 1870

Black ship off Shinagawa (Tokyo Shinagawa oki no kurofune), 1870
1574239 Black ship off Shinagawa (Tokyo Shinagawa oki no kurofune), 1870; (add.info.: Tokyo Shinagawa oki no kurofune (Black ship off Shinagawa), by Hiroshige, 1842-1894, Japan: Marutetsu, 1870

Background imageWar Ship Collection: A light cruiser: evening, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub

A light cruiser: evening, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho)
STC403998 A light cruiser: evening, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho) by Bone

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The fo'c'sle of a battleship: in the Forth, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub

The fo'c'sle of a battleship: in the Forth, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC400487 The fo'c'sle of a battleship: in the Forth, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Coastwise: Training Ship (b/w photo)

Coastwise: Training Ship (b/w photo)
8671426 Coastwise: Training Ship (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Training Ship)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: British cutter Buck evading the Spanish blockade of Gibraltar, 1779 (colour litho)

British cutter Buck evading the Spanish blockade of Gibraltar, 1779 (colour litho)
8635360 British cutter Buck evading the Spanish blockade of Gibraltar, 1779 (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (1865-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Oarsmen on a trireme (litho)

Oarsmen on a trireme (litho)
8663886 Oarsmen on a trireme (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of a longitudinal section of a trireme showing the positions of oarsmen)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Trireme built for Napoleon III (engraving)

Trireme built for Napoleon III (engraving)
8663882 Trireme built for Napoleon III (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trireme built for Emperor Napoleon III of France)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher, British admiral (colour litho)

John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher, British admiral (colour litho)
8664056 John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher, British admiral (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher (1841-1920)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Launching of HMS Ark Royal, 1937 (b/w photo)

Launching of HMS Ark Royal, 1937 (b/w photo)
8663976 Launching of HMS Ark Royal, 1937 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launching of HMS Ark Royal, Birkenhead, 1937)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Japanese admiral Togo Heihachiro on the bridge of his flagship (litho)

Japanese admiral Togo Heihachiro on the bridge of his flagship (litho)
8655634 Japanese admiral Togo Heihachiro on the bridge of his flagship (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Japanese and Russian fleets at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)

Japanese and Russian fleets at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)
8655632 Japanese and Russian fleets at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Torpedoing of the Tsesarevitch, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)

Torpedoing of the Tsesarevitch, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655628 Torpedoing of the Tsesarevitch, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Japanese fleet attacking the Russians, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)

Japanese fleet attacking the Russians, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655593 Japanese fleet attacking the Russians, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese fleet attacking the Russians)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Japanese torpedo flotilla attacking Russian destroyers, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)

Japanese torpedo flotilla attacking Russian destroyers, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655590 Japanese torpedo flotilla attacking Russian destroyers, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: English Warship Firing a Salute, 1690 (oil on canvas)

English Warship Firing a Salute, 1690 (oil on canvas)
XOS5879106 English Warship Firing a Salute, 1690 (oil on canvas) by Netherlandish School, (17th century); 91x103 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Netherlands)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Photo SS Creole Prince, Belgian liner

Photo SS Creole Prince, Belgian liner
950581 Photo SS Creole Prince, Belgian liner by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The 'Agamemnon' cuts out French vessels from Port Maurice, near Oneglia, 1 June 1796

The 'Agamemnon' cuts out French vessels from Port Maurice, near Oneglia, 1 June 1796, 1810 (watercolour)
7341815 The 'Agamemnon' cuts out French vessels from Port Maurice, near Oneglia, 1 June 1796, 1810 (watercolour, graphite, pen, ink) by Pocock

Background imageWar Ship Collection: French ship 'Sans Pareil' 3rd rate, 80 guns, captured at First of June, c.1800 (watercolour)

French ship 'Sans Pareil' 3rd rate, 80 guns, captured at First of June, c.1800 (watercolour)
7341809 French ship 'Sans Pareil' 3rd rate, 80 guns, captured at First of June, c.1800 (watercolour) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); 25.7x34.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: HMS 'Bellisle' at the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, 1806 (coloured aquatint)

HMS 'Bellisle' at the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, 1806 (coloured aquatint)
7341796 HMS 'Bellisle' at the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, 1806 (coloured aquatint) by British School, (19th century); 32.4x45.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Prison-ship in Portsmouth Harbour with the convicts going on board, 1829 (etching)

Prison-ship in Portsmouth Harbour with the convicts going on board, 1829 (etching)
7341761 Prison-ship in Portsmouth Harbour with the convicts going on board, 1829 (etching) by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80); 20.9x28.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: HMS 'Vindictive' alongside the Mole, Zeebrugge, April 23rd 1918, 1923 (watercolour on paper)

HMS 'Vindictive' alongside the Mole, Zeebrugge, April 23rd 1918, 1923 (watercolour on paper, gouache)
7341573 HMS 'Vindictive' alongside the Mole, Zeebrugge, April 23rd 1918, 1923 (watercolour on paper, gouache) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934); 23.5x54.8 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Portrait of a French two-decker. Built in Holland 1666-67, c.1667 (graphite)

Portrait of a French two-decker. Built in Holland 1666-67, c.1667 (graphite)
7341552 Portrait of a French two-decker. Built in Holland 1666-67, c.1667 (graphite) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 40.3x79 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797, 1798 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797, 1798 (oil on canvas)
7337679 The Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797, 1798 (oil on canvas) by Cleveley, Robert (1747-1809); 106.7x160 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of St Vincent, 14 February 1797., 1798 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of St Vincent, 14 February 1797., 1798 (oil on canvas)
7337678 The Battle of St Vincent, 14 February 1797., 1798 (oil on canvas) by Cleveley, Robert (1747-1809); 106.7x160 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Destruction of the 'Droits de l'Homme', 13 January 1797 (Oil painting)

Destruction of the 'Droits de l'Homme', 13 January 1797 (Oil painting)
7337676 Destruction of the 'Droits de l'Homme', 13 January 1797 (Oil painting) by Colls, Ebenezer (1812-87); 68.6x96.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of the 1 June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of the 1 June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas)
7337673 The Battle of the 1 June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas) by Loutherbourg, Philippe Jacques de (1740-1812); 266.5x373.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of the Saints, 12 April 1782, late 18th century (oil painting)

The Battle of the Saints, 12 April 1782, late 18th century (oil painting)
7337667 The Battle of the Saints, 12 April 1782, late 18th century (oil painting) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 86.3x137.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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

The Battle of the Saints, 1782 (oil on canvas)
7337666 The Battle of the Saints, 1782 (oil on canvas) by Mitchell, Thomas (1735-90); 121.9x185.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Frigate Bay, 26 January 1782, 1784 (oil painting)

The Battle of Frigate Bay, 26 January 1782, 1784 (oil painting)
7337664 The Battle of Frigate Bay, 26 January 1782, 1784 (oil painting) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 120.5x215.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 16 January 1780, 1781 (oil painting)

The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 16 January 1780, 1781 (oil painting)
7337663 The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 16 January 1780, 1781 (oil painting) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); 106.7x182.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The capture of the 'Glorioso', 8 October 1747, c.1747 (oil on canvas)

The capture of the 'Glorioso', 8 October 1747, c.1747 (oil on canvas)
7337647 The capture of the 'Glorioso', 8 October 1747, c.1747 (oil on canvas) by Brooking, Charles (1723-59); 81.2x141.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Burning of Payta, November 1741, mid 18th century (oil on canvas)

The Burning of Payta, November 1741, mid 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337643 The Burning of Payta, November 1741, mid 18th century (oil on canvas) by Scott, Samuel (c.1702-72); 98.5x138 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Malaga, 13 August 1704, c.1704 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Malaga, 13 August 1704, c.1704 (oil on canvas)
7337639 The Battle of Malaga, 13 August 1704, c.1704 (oil on canvas) by Sailmaker, Isaac (1633-1721); 39.4x52.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, 1836 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, 1836 (oil on canvas)
7337637 The Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, 1836 (oil on canvas) by Chambers, George the Elder (1803-40); 153x215 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: George Chambers)

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, late 17th century (oil painting)

The Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, late 17th century (oil painting)
7337636 The Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, late 17th century (oil painting) by Diest, Adriaen van (1655-1704); 90.2x111.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The burning of HMS 'Royal James' at the Battle of Solebay, 28 May 1672

The burning of HMS 'Royal James' at the Battle of Solebay, 28 May 1672, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337622 The burning of HMS 'Royal James' at the Battle of Solebay, 28 May 1672, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The burning of HMS 'Royal James' at the Battle of Solebay, 28 May 1672, 18th century (oil on canvas)

The burning of HMS 'Royal James' at the Battle of Solebay, 28 May 1672, 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337620 The burning of HMS 'Royal James' at the Battle of Solebay, 28 May 1672, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Monamy, Peter (1681-1749); 89x129.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Launch of fireships against the Spanish Armada, 7 August 1588, c.1590 (oil on canvas)

Launch of fireships against the Spanish Armada, 7 August 1588, c.1590 (oil on canvas)
7337603 Launch of fireships against the Spanish Armada, 7 August 1588, c.1590 (oil on canvas) by Anthonisz, Aert (c.1579/80-1620); 112x186 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805', British School, 19th century (Oil on canvas)

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805', British School, 19th century (Oil on canvas)
7337815 The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805', British School, 19th century (Oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 25.5x30.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Action at sea: a French frigate completely dismasted, late 18th century (oil painting)

Action at sea: a French frigate completely dismasted, late 18th century (oil painting)
7337810 Action at sea: a French frigate completely dismasted, late 18th century (oil painting) by Dodd, Robert (1748-1815); 76.2x91.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: A battle between the Dutch and Barbary pirates near the coast, late 17th century (oil painting)

A battle between the Dutch and Barbary pirates near the coast, late 17th century (oil painting)
7337746 A battle between the Dutch and Barbary pirates near the coast, late 17th century (oil painting) by Minderhout, Hendrik van (1632-96); 71.1x134.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWar Ship Collection: Spanish Men-of-War engaging barbary corsairs, 1615 (oil painting)

Spanish Men-of-War engaging barbary corsairs, 1615 (oil painting)
7337739 Spanish Men-of-War engaging barbary corsairs, 1615 (oil painting) by Vroom, Hendrick Cornelisz (1566-1640); 61x103 cm; National Maritime Museum, London



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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. As a symbol of strength, this mighty vessel played a pivotal role in protecting our nation's interests. In 1953, during the Korean War, we catch a glimpse of American naval might as the destroyer USS Shelton and aircraft carrier USS Antietam refuel from the tanker USS Tolovana in Korean waters. The imposing presence of the aircraft carrier USS Essex awaits her turn in the background. During World War II, National Savings Group rallied support with their wartime poster reminding us that every contribution counts to maintain Britain's dominance at sea. This sentiment echoes through history as we marvel at iconic ships like SS Great Britain and explore their historical significance. A cutaway view offers an intriguing glimpse into an American warship's inner workings, showcasing its intricate design and advanced technology. Meanwhile, Liberty's new shops in London proudly advertise their connection to British maritime heritage. Model enthusiasts can appreciate the meticulous craftsmanship behind recreating HMS Victory of 1737 or admire Hms Dreadnought 1906—a revolutionary battleship that forever changed naval warfare tactics. Even beyond traditional vessels, innovation shines through with No D600 Active - Warship Class Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive—an engineering marvel combining land and sea capabilities seamlessly. Lastly, let us not forget St Vincent Sailing Ship—reminding us of our rich seafaring past where wooden hulls braved treacherous waves for exploration and conquest alike. Warships embody more than just military might; they represent national pride, technological advancements, and unwavering determination to protect what is ours—the vast expanse of our oceans.