Historical Naval Battles

Engravings representing famous naval battles from history, illustrating maritime combat scenes and warships from different eras.

Seascape with war fleet, navy ( naval force), Christiaan Josi, Noord-Nederland, 1821, paper, etching, h 182 mm × w 330 mm
Seascape with war fleet, navy ( naval force), Christiaan Josi, Noord-Nederland, 1821, paper, etching, h 182 mm × w 330 mm
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The storming of San Sebastian, 31 August 1813, Spain, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated, Europe
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The capture of La Goulette and Tunis by Charles V, 1535, by Franz Hogenberg (ca.1540-ca.1590), engraving. Tunisia, 16th century.
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War of 1812.The Battle of Lake Erie, aka Battle of Put-in-Bay, Sept. 10, 1813. This detail of a lithograph depicts three sailors obscured in the intricacy of structures and ropes on the USS Niagara. The masterful print reveals the complex beauty of the ship's engineering (BSLOC_2019_6_99)
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Zerstörung des Freibeuterschiffs Petrel durch den Sankt-Lorenz-Strom 1861, USA, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Record date not stated.
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Landing of the first fleet of Garibaldi's men at Fort Scilla, Calabria, 1860, Expedition of the Thousand, lithograph by Carlo Perrin from the drawing by Carlo Bossoli (1815-1884), 22x15 cm, from Album Storico-Artistico della Guerra d'Italia (Historic-Artistic Album of the Italian War), Turin.
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American battleship and ironclad vessel in seabattle
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The Spanish Armada: The Spanish fleet under the Duke of Medina Sidonia sailed against England in 1588. The Royal coat of arms shows the English Lion and the Welsh Dragon representing the Tudor element of the monarchy.
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. The Hudson's Bay Company Ships Prince of Wales and Eddystone Bartering with the Inuit off the Upper Savage Islands, Hudson Strait, Canada. . 1819. Hood, Robert (1795/6 - 1821/10/20) 2 HBC-Upper Savage Islands-Hudson Strait
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The Battle of Cadiz (Dutch and English Ships Attack the Spanish Armada). Dating: 1608. Measurements: support: h 40.3 cm × w 83.8 cm; d 5 cm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Author: Aert Anthonisz.
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shipwreck oil painting by Simon de vlieger (1600-1660)
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Armada Illustration (from "The Sphere", Christmas Edition)1915Charles Dixon (1872-1934 British)
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The Battle of Fort McHenry Alfred Jacob Miller (1810-1874 American) Oil on canvas
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The French Ship L'Orient Blowing Up 1798, Arnald, George, 1798.
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Nelson's Chase After the French 1805, Battle of Trafalgar
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This 1797 engraving is based on a sketch made by Hervey Smyth, General Wolfe's aide-de-camp during the siege of Quebec. A view of the taking of Quebec, 13th September 1759.
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Menorca occupied by the British during the Seven Years' War (1756-1763). Spain, 18th century.
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Battle of Cape Corvo (August 1613). Naval engagement of the Ottoman-Habsburg wars for the control of the Mediterranean. The Spanish squadron arrived from Sicily, under the command of Admiral Ottavio d'Aragona (1565-1623), defeated the Ottoman fleet commanded by Sinari Pasha. The Bey of Alexandria was one of the hundreds of prisoners made by the Spaniards. Ottavio d'Aragona's squadron capturing the Alexandria squadron. Illustration by Serra Pausas. "Glorias Espanolas" (Glories of Spain). Volume IV. Published in Barcelona, 1890.
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Italy. Genoa, 1685-1800 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy
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U.S. Navy - Commander and Chief of Fleet, 1776, U.S. Navy 1776 - 1899
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Illustration of the departure of the pilgrim fathers, for America. Dated 1620
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The Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie or VOC in Dutch, literally 'United East Indian Company') was a chartered company established in 1602, when the States-General of the Netherlands granted it a 21-year monopoly to carry out colonial activities in Asia. It was the first multinational corporation in the world and the first company to issue stock. It was also arguably the world's first megacorporation, possessing quasi-governmental powers, including the ability to wage war, negotiate treaties, coin money, and establish colonies.
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London, Tegg, Thomas, England, Rowlandson, A long pull a strong pull and a pull altogether, Hollandse vlot deuren door enkele zwaar bemoeien, 1813, verso - stamped, Cartoon on Napoleon after his loss of Holland, 1813. The allies (England, Spain, Russia, Prussia etc.) pull the Dutch fleet (the flag says 'Texel Fleet') from Texel back on the water from a cliff together with ropes. The ships are manned by Dutchmen who also help on land to push the ships into the water. There is also a Dutch sloop on the water. Two barrels of Dutch gin lie at the bottom left near the cliff. On the right, Napoleon and his brother Joseph are worried about their losses of Holland and Spain. In the distance, the 'sun of tyranny' is setting, next to it the fleet of the allies is waiting for the Dutch ships. Numbered at the top right: 233., print, picture, cartoon, prints, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 248 mm, width 350 mm, English, 1756-07-14 - 1827-04-22, print maker, printmaker, 1813-11-25 - 1813-11-
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Interview with Napoleon I and Alexander I on the Niemen. June 25, 1807. Treaty of Tilsit - Adolphe Roehn
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U.S. Navy: Docked, U.S. Navy
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Jean Ribault (1520-1565) French naval officer, navigator and a colonizer. In 1562 lead an expedition to the New World. Second voyage. Fort Caroline, now Jacksonville, Florida. Encyclopedia of United States History, 1912. Engraving. Later colouration.
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Port Mahon, Minorca with British Men-of-War at Anchor - John Thomas Serres, circa 1795
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West Point by Andrew Melrose, 1826-1901
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Etching by Georg Philipp Rugendas depicting an equestrian battle with a camp, created between 1728 and 1781, showing soldiers, horses, and tents.
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Lt. Humphrey John Julian, active 1842-1849, Hong Kong Harbor, 1843. Watercolor and graphite on medium, smooth, cream wove paper.
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The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Eagle welcomed aboard guests as they got un derby from anchorage, heading into the Boston Harbor in Boston, Massachusetts on July 29, 2022. Throughout the spring, summer, and fall, the crew of the Eagle trains cadets and officer candidates, teaching them practical seamanship skills while indoctrinating them in the Coast Guards afloat leadership laboratory.
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Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Jamestown Settlement, Virginia, where he joined National Park Service Director Fran Mainella and other officials for tours of the grounds and a re-created version of the 17th Century vessel, the Godspeed, as well as for other events marking the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown
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Madrid, 12/03/2015. Exhibition at the Casa de América "Bernardo de Gálvez and the presence of Spain in Mexico and the United States." Photo: Isabel Permuy ARCHDC.
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Sea battle at Doggersbank, 1781, Theodoor Koning, After Jacobus van Meurs, 1794 - 1796 The Dutch and English ships during the sea battle at Doggersbank on 5 August 1781 between the Dutch fleet under Schout-by-night Johan Zoutman and the English fleet under Vice-Admiral Hyde Parker. Illustration on p. 29 of the book: History of revolutions. print maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdampublisher: Amsterdam paper etching The Dutch and English ships during the sea battle at Doggersbank on 5 August 1781 between the Dutch fleet under Schout-by-night Johan Zoutman and the English fleet under Vice-Admiral Hyde Parker. Illustration on p. 29 of the book: History of revolutions. print maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdampublisher: Amsterdam paper etching
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Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Jamestown Settlement, Virginia, where he joined National Park Service Director Fran Mainella and other officials for tours of the grounds and a re-created version of the 17th Century vessel, the Godspeed, as well as for other events marking the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown
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Sailors standing on the masts of the 3 masted schooner 'Cvavatemoc' as part of the Mexican Navy in Tall Ships race
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Madrid, 09/15/2016. Naval Week, exhibition of the Manila galleon at the Naval Museum. Photo: Maya Balanya ARCHDC.