Naval Officer Collection

Rear Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799. Artist: Lemuel Francis Abbott
Rear Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799. Probably the most famous portrait of Nelson, painted after his victory at the Battle of the Nile, from an earlier sketch

Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799, (c1920). Artist: Henry Bone
Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, 1798-1799, (c1920). Portrait of Nelson after his victory at the Battle of the Nile. One of Britains greatest military figures

EVCW2A-00109
Admiral David G. Farragut in the rigging during the Battle of Mobile Bay, 1864, American Civil War. Hand-colored photogravure of a W.H. Overend painting

Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition, 1933-35
Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition, historical map. This expedition took place between 1933 and 1935, and followed an earlier expedition from 1928 to 1930

Captain James Cook taking possession of New South Wales in the name of the British Crown, 1770. James Cook (1728-1779), English explorer, navigator and hydrographer, made three voyages of discovery

The Death of Lord Nelson, illustration from Englands Battles by Sea
KW270882 The Death of Lord Nelson, illustration from Englands Battles by Sea and Land by Lieut. Col. Williams (engraving) by Devis

PEXP2A-00015
Captain James Cook regarding a map. Hand-colored woodcut of a painting

A View of the Royal Navy of Great Britain, published in 1804 (coloured engraving)
RNM286348 A View of the Royal Navy of Great Britain, published in 1804 (coloured engraving) by Heideloff, Nicolaus von (c.1761-1837); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Portrait of Captain Gilbert Heathcote RN, 1779-1831. Creator: William Owen
Portrait of Captain Gilbert Heathcote RN, 1779-1831

The Officers of the Terra Nova, 1912 Voyage, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Officers of the Terra Nova, 1912 Voyage; Left to right - Mr. Dennistoun, Bo sun Cheetham, Lt. Rennick, Paymaster Drake, Engineer Williams, Lt. Pennell, Lt. Bruce, Biologist Lillie, (1913)

The British Navy, 1837-1897, (early 20th century). Artist: TS Crowther
The British Navy, 1837-1897, (early 20th century). A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London)

George VI, Admiral of the Fleet in the Royal Navy, 1936. The future King George VI (1895-1902) served in the Navy from 1910 until 1918

Thomas Truxtun, 1799. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Thomas Truxtun, 1799

The Prince of Wales signing a visitors book in Canada, c1920s. The future King Edward VIII signs his name during a royal visit

John Cassin, 1806. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
John Cassin, 1806

Gen. Virbeck [i.e., Verbeck; Chandler Hale; Adm. Togo; [and] Gen. Grant, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Virbeck [i.e., Verbeck; Chandler Hale; Adm. Togo; [and] Gen. Grant, 1911. Shows men on the Lusitania welcoming Japanese admiral Togo Heihachiro to New York City

Admiral Togo & Admiral Leutze, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Admiral Togo & Admiral Leutze, between c1910 and c1915.

Admiral Togo at Brooklyn Navy Yard, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Admiral Togo at Brooklyn Navy Yard, between c1910 and c1915.

Togo at West Point with Gen. Barry, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Togo at West Point with Gen. Barry, 1911. Shows Japanese naval hero Admiral Togo Heihachiro with Major General Thomas Henry Barry, superintendent of the U.S

Adm. Osterhaus at City Hall, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Adm. Osterhaus at City Hall, 1912.

Capt. Hugo Osterhaus, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Capt. Hugo Osterhaus, 1910.

Admiral Wainwright, portrait bust, in uniform, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Admiral Wainwright, portrait bust, in uniform, 1911.

Adm. Osterhaus at City Hall, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Adm. Osterhaus at City Hall, 1912. Shows U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Hugo Osterhaus (1851-1927), at City Hall, New York City during a naval mobilization.

Osterhaus at City Hall, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Osterhaus at City Hall, 1912. Shows U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Hugo Osterhaus (1851-1927), at City Hall, New York City during a naval mobilization.

Prince Henry of Prussia, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Prince Henry of Prussia, between c1910 and c1915.

Admiral Sir Michael Seymour presenting the Victoria Cross, on Southsea Common..., 1865. Creator: Unknown
Admiral Sir Michael Seymour presenting the Victoria Cross, on Southsea Common, to three of the Naval Brigade engaged at Simonosaki, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. F. L. Bedwell

The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the French Minister receiving Admiral Seymour, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the French Minister receiving Admiral Seymour, 1865. '...the Duke of Somerset and the members of the Board of Admiralty

The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: reception of the French Minister of Marine..., 1865. Creator: Unknown
The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: reception of the French Minister of Marine in board the Victory, 1865. M. de Chasseloup-Laubat visits '...Nelson's celebrated flagship at

The Atlantic Telegraph Expedition: the Great Eastern off Brighton on her return home, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Atlantic Telegraph Expedition: the Great Eastern off Brighton on her return home - from a sketch by our special artist, 1865

The International Naval Festival at Cherbourg: officers returning from the banquet..., 1865. Creator: Unknown
The International Naval Festival at Cherbourg: officers returning from the banquet at the Hotel de Ville - from a sketch by our special artist, 1865

Ball on board H.M.S. Victory, At Portsmouth, at the Centenary Festival of the ship, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Ball on board H.M.S. Victory, at Portsmouth, at the Centenary Festival of the ship, 1865. 'The Victory, Nelson's flagship in the Battle of Trafalgar, hallowed by the memory of his death

Eskimos encountered by the Ross expedition
5307566 Eskimos encountered by the Ross expedition.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Eskimos encountered by the Ross expedition led by John Ross)

Sidney Smith
3586488 Sidney Smith; (add.info.: Portrait of Sidney Smith (1764-1840) a British naval officer who served in the American and French revolutionary wars

Vitus Bering
3330200 Vitus Bering; (add.info.: Portrait of Vitus Bering (1681-1741) a Russian cartographer, Russian naval officer, and explorer of Danish origin. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Sufi Ali Pasha
3329450 Sufi Ali Pasha; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of Sufi Ali Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and naval officer. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraved portrait of Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount Exmouth
3077656 Engraved portrait of Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount Exmouth; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount Exmouth (1757-1833) a British naval officer

Matthew Fontaine Maury, 1873
1574540 Matthew Fontaine Maury, 1873; (add.info.: Matthew Fontaine Maury (1806-1873) American naval officer, hydrographer and oceanographer.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Jules Dumont d'Urville
3586042 Jules Dumont d'Urville; (add.info.: Portrait of Jules Sebastien Cesar Dumont d'Urville (1790-1842) a French explorer, naval officer, and rear admiral

The Eskimo village of North Hendon
5307448 The Eskimo village of North Hendon.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Eskimo village of North Hendon, named by the Ross expedition led by John Ross)

Sidney Smith
3586493 Sidney Smith; (add.info.: Portrait of Sidney Smith (1764-1840) a British naval officer who served in the American and French revolutionary wars

Eskimos encountered by the Ross expedition
5307451 Eskimos encountered by the Ross expedition.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Eskimos encountered by the Ross expedition led by John Ross)

Lieutenant W.H. May, 1875
1574549 Lieutenant W.H. May, 1875; (add.info.: Lieut W.H. May of HMS Alert British naval officer on the Britsh Arctic expedition of 1875 of HMS Alert and HMS Discovery led by George Strong Nares)

Sidney Smith
3586490 Sidney Smith; (add.info.: Portrait of Sidney Smith (1764-1840) a British naval officer who served in the American and French revolutionary wars

Sidney Smith
3586489 Sidney Smith; (add.info.: Portrait of Sidney Smith (1764-1840) a British naval officer who served in the American and French revolutionary wars

George Rooke
3733255 George Rooke.; (add.info.: Portrait of Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Rooke (1650-1709) an English naval officer. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Antoine Raymond Joseph de Bruni d'Entrecasteaux, aka Bruni d'Entrecasteaux or Bruny d'Entrecasteaux
3253079 Antoine Raymond Joseph de Bruni d'Entrecasteaux, aka Bruni d'Entrecasteaux or Bruny d'Entrecasteaux; (add.info.: Antoine Raymond Joseph de Bruni d'Entrecasteaux)

Cloudesley Shovell
3585765 Cloudesley Shovell; (add.info.: Portrait of Cloudesley Shovell (1650-1707) an English naval officer. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Stephen Decatur, Jr, 1815
1577975 Stephen Decatur, Jr, 1815; (add.info.: Photograph of Stephen Decatur, Jr. (1779-1820) United States naval officer and Commodore notable for his many naval victories in the early 19th Century

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Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, a renowned naval officer, left an indelible mark on history with his heroic exploits during the late 18th century. In this captivating portrait by Henry Bone, created around 1920, Nelson's commanding presence is evident as he gazes into the distance with unwavering determination. The image transports us back to 1798-1799 when Admiral Nelson led the British fleet in the Mediterranean during the Napoleonic Wars. His strategic brilliance and unmatched leadership skills earned him legendary status among his contemporaries and future generations alike. Another significant moment in naval history takes us to Captain James Cook's historic voyage of discovery in 1770. As depicted in PEXP2A-00015, Cook claimed New South Wales for the British Crown, marking a pivotal moment that would shape Australia's future. Moving forward to more recent times, we find ourselves amidst the Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition of 1933-35 (EVCW2A-00109). This expedition was led by Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd and aimed to further explore Antarctica's uncharted territories. The bravery and resilience displayed by these officers paved the way for scientific advancements and expanded our understanding of this icy continent. Throughout centuries past, countless naval officers have dedicated their lives to serving their countries at sea. From John Cassin captured in Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin's artwork from 1806 to Thomas Truxtun portrayed in another piece from Fevret de Saint-Memin dating back to 1799 - each individual contributed significantly to maritime exploration and warfare. In William Owen's portrait of Captain Gilbert Heathcote RN from 1779-1831, we witness yet another example of a distinguished naval officer who played a vital role within Britain’s Royal Navy during turbulent times.