A Terrible Shipwreck
This is an oil painting on canvas depicting the shipwreck of several ships in a fierce storm and was painted by T.L Morilyan R.N. in 1870. Local people can be seen on the beach watching the activity and ...
Admiral Lord Exmouth
This is an ink, watercolour and gouache on paper portrait of Admiral Lord Exmouth, and a painted inscription along the bottom reads 'The Appearanc [sic] of Admirll [sic] Lord Exmouth from his Hedgecumb ...
First World War Postcard
A colour postcard depicting British, French and Russian soldiers. The text reads 'United We Stand'. 136mm x 86mm
H.M.S. Serapis
This wool picture on cloth depicts H.M.S. Serapis, a wooden ship which was converted to steam in the early part of the 18th century. This type of woolwork picture stitched on ship's canvas was an almost ...
H.M.S. Serapis - detail of boats
This wool picture on cloth depicts H.M.S. Serapis, a wooden ship which was converted to steam in the early part of the 18th century. This type of woolwork picture stitched on ship's canvas was an almost ...
H.M.S. Serapis - detail of flags
This wool picture on cloth depicts H.M.S. Serapis, a wooden ship which was converted to steam in the early part of the 18th century. This type of woolwork picture stitched on ship's canvas was an almost ...
HMS Iron Duke and HMS Victory
A colour postcard depicting a view of HMS Iron Duke and HMS Victory. Text at the bottom of the postcard reads 'ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY'. This was a signal sent by Admiral Horatio ...
Military Recruitment Poster
A recruitment poster with a colour lithograph print of a sea battle. The text reads 'England Expects / Are You Doing Your Duty Today?' Published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, London, Poster ...
Military Recruitment Poster
A recruitment poster depicting a sea battle with a woman standing on the water offering a sword. The text reads 'Take Up The / Sword Of Justice' Published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, London, ...
Nelson
This is a wool picture on canvas depicting Nelson and Britannia. Nelson stands on the right next to a pile of cannonballs. Britannia stands holding a trident and shield, with a lion at her feet. This ...
Portrait of Admiral John Fisher
A colour postcard by Valentines from the Men of the Moment series. It is printed with a photographic portrait of Admiral John Fisher set against the Union Jack flag. Admiral John Fisher (1841 - 1920) ...
Portrait of Admiral John R. Jellicoe
A colour postcard by Valentines from the Men of the Moment series. It is printed with a photographic portrait of Admiral John R. Jellicoe set against the Union Jack flag. Admiral John R. Jellicoe (1859 ...
Portrait of H.R.H. Prince Charles
Black and white standing portrait photograph of H.R.H. Prince Charles, Commander of the Royal Navy, 1981. 140mm x 90mm
Regiment History and Traditions Series: Royal Marines
A colour postcard published by Gale & Polden Ltd with an illustration by Ernest Ibbetson, c.1909. It features an image and information relating to the Royal Marines. This postcard is number 117 in a series ...
Sailor whirligig - detail of head
This whirligig, a sailor, is made of painted pine and iron. The naval rating wears a traditional blue-and-white uniform with a flat sailor's hat. Whirligigs are hand-carved and painted articulated weathervanes, ...
Sailor whirligig - side
This whirligig, a sailor, is made of painted pine and iron. The naval rating wears a traditional blue-and-white uniform with a flat sailor's hat. Whirligigs are hand-carved and painted articulated weathervanes, ...
Ship: HMS Victory
A colour postcard with a view of HMS Victory at sea. There is a picture of Admiral Lord Nelson in the top right and the words to the first verse of Rule, Britannia at the bottom. Produced by Bamforth ...
Soldier, sailor and postman whirligigs
These three whirligigs - a sailor, a soldier and a postman, are British and date from the early 20th century. The term 'whirligig' comes from 'gig', meaning a whipping top, and can be used to describe ...